Hara Bhara Kabab is a popular Indian vegetarian appetizer made with nutrition rich spinach, peas, and potatoes, flavored with spices and herbs. Enjoy this flavorful and nutrient-packed delicacy as part of a well-balanced diet for a nourishing culinary experience. Nutrition details : (references from Net) Spinach: It is loaded with essential nutrients like iron, vitamins A, C, and K, as well as folate and antioxidants. Peas: Green peas are a good source of plant-based protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals such as vitamin K, manganese, and folate. Potatoes: While potatoes are starchy, they ..read more

Cabbage Peas Chitranna is easy and perfect one pot meal. Stir fried shredded cabbage with peas blended with coconut and chilies in rice is mildly spiced and tastes delicious. Enjoy with raita /papad. Ingredients: 1 cup rice 1 cup stir fried Green Cabbage(shredded) Cabbage Peas Chitranna (pata Gobi) 1/2 cup peas (steamed) 1/2 tsp. mustard 1/2 tsp.chana dal 1/2 tsp. urad dal Hing-Pinch Curry leaves-few Turmeric pwd-pinch 2 tbsp. oil Salt to taste coconut-2 tbsp Green Chilies-2-3 Peanuts-few Method:  Cook rice and Spread it on a plate.   Heat oil fry peanuts and keep it ..read more

Onion Avalakki  or Onion Masala Avalakki is spicy and tangy easy breakfast recipe. Rightly spiced with onion, makes this Poha version a must try! Ingredients: 1 cup poha ((flaked rice /avalakki) Onion Avalakki  1/2 tsp. turmeric powder  1 Onion finely chopped 2 tbsp.fresh coconut 2-3 tbsp. tamarind juice 1-2 tsp grated jaggery 2 tsp Puliyogare pwd Salt for taste  Seasoning: 2-3 tbsp. oil 1/2 tsp mustard  1 tsp. chana dal 1 tsp. urad dal 2 -3 tbsp. groundnut 1-2 dry red chillies Hing-pinch Curry leaves Method:  Soak the poha in wat ..read more

Kala Chana Salad or Dry Black Chickpeas  is a healthy nutritious and protein packed salad. Chana is Brown Chickpea , a legume variety easily available.   Ingredients Kala Chana– 1 cup (cooked soft ) Kala Chana Salad Tomatoes-1/2 cup (chopped) Onion-1 /2 cup (chopped) Dhania Jeera pwd-1/2 tsp Garam Masala-1/2 tsp Red chili Pwd-1/2  tsp Green chutney-1 tsp Oil-1-2 tsp Salt-for taste Cumin seeds -1/2 tsp Coriander leaves-few Yogurt-1 tsp Lemon juice-1/2 tsp Sev for garnish Method- In a pan, heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds add onions and sauté well ..read more

Amla Pickle is simple and easy accompaniment for Chapati or parathas. Try this version too. Gooseberry is healthy and loaded with nutrients. We can make variety of recipes using Amla. You can add fresh shredded Amla to Gravies and Sabzies too! Ingredients: 10-12 big Amla / Gooseberry   (cleaned,deseeded and chopped into fine pieces) 2 tsp grated jaggery or sugar Amla Pickle 8-10 red chillis Salt for taste oil 1 tsp methi/fenugreek seeds 1 tsp mustard seeds Seasoning 1 tsp mustard seeds 10 fresh curry leaves 2-3 tsps oil Hing-pinch Fresh kalamiri Method - In a pan ..read more

Vegetable Saagu or Mix veg sagu is an interesting melange of vegetables in coconut and spice mix that can be enjoyed with Idlis, Dosas or Chapatis. Ingredients for Saagu Mixed vegetables -washed and chopped  Carrot, Beans, Potato, Onion, tomato, semebadnekai (ChowChow) Peas : 1 cup Vegetable Saagu   For Grinding 1.Hurigadale/Dhalia dal - 2 tbsp 2.Chakke/Cinnamon stick -1"piece 3.Star Anise-1 petal (1/4 tsp powder)(opt) 4.Lavanga/Clove - 2 5.Khus Khus 6.Green Chillies-5-6 7.Coriander leaves - 1tbsp (chopped) 8.Salt 9.Fresh grated coconut-2-3 tbsp For Seas ..read more

Onion palya / Onion sabzi is very simple and easy to prepare. Delicious, and spicy to taste. Enjoy as side dish with chapati. This ಈರುಳ್ಳಿ ಪಲ್ಯ is a perfect lunch box takeaway too. Ingredients Onion Sabzi / Onion Palya  Tomatoes  1 chopped Onion        6-7 chopped Sugar     1/4 tsp (opt) Bhath Pwd-2 tbsp Dhania-Jeera Pwd-1 tsp Salt-for taste Seasoning Oil                  2 tbsp Green Chillies  1-2 chopped Mustard                1/4  ..read more

Onion Masala Bhath or Rice is an easy one pot meal -healthy and comforting ! Perfect lunch box recipe. Onion Masala Bhath Ingredients   1 cup rice 2 onions chopped  1/2 tsp. mustard 1/2 tsp.chana dal 1/2 tsp. urad dal 1/2 tsp peanuts (opt) Hing-Pinch Curry leaves-few 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder 1 tbsp. tamarind paste 2 tbsp. oil Salt to taste 2 tbsp. Bhath Powder grated coconut-2 tbsp Method-  Cook rice and Spread it on a plate. Heat oil fry peanuts and keep it aside, next add mustard seeds, after it splutters , add chana dal, urad dal, hing, curry leaves, turm ..read more

Papdi Chaat or पापड़ी चाट is a popular Indian street food snack that combines various flavors and textures in a delightful way. Enjoy as evening snack. Ingredients: For Papdi: 1 cup all-purpose flour (maida) Papdi Chaat 1/4 cup semolina (sooji) 1/4 teaspoon salt Water (to knead the dough) Oil (for frying) For Assembling: 1 cup boiled and mashed potatoes 1/2 cup boiled chickpeas 1/2 cup finely chopped onions 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes 1/4 cup finely chopped coriander leaves 2 tbsp mint chutney 2 tbsp  sweet tamarind chutney 1/2 tsp Chaat masala ..read more

Kohlrabi Carrot Dosa or Carrot Navil Kosu Dosa is a healthy, nutritious and filling breakfast. Easy to make and enjoyed hot. Navil Kosu or Naval kol is known as Kohlrabi in English. Ingredients Dosa batter Kohlrabi Carrot Dosa Salt as per taste Oil 1/2 cup grated Navil Kosu and grated carrot Few Coriander Leaves Green chillies-3-4 finely chopped Jeera-1 tsp Mustard-1/2 tsp Hing-pinch Method:  Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add asafoetida and curry leaves. Add grated carrot and sauté. Next add grated kohlrabi and ..read more