Besan unde / Besan laddu / Bengal Gram Balls

Besan laddu is a  yummy and healthy for all age groups especially for children, and a very popular festival dish

Ingredients :

2 cups Bengal gram flour / besan flour / Kadale Hittu
1+1/4 cup sugar Powder
1/4 cup of Raisins and cashew nuts(Cut into pieces) 
1 Tsp of Cardamom and Clove powder 
1 cup ghee

Method:
1)Heat a heavy bottom pan add besan,ghee, Cardamom and Clove powder and keep stirring under low Flame.
2)the colour of the flour starts changing  and when you sense a the aroma of the mixture turn of the flame.
3)Allow the mixture to cool down, then add sugar and dry fruits and nuts to it and mix thoroughly.
4)Now the mixture is ready to make  Yummy laddu .             

Difficulty :-      Easy
Complexity :-   Simple
Dish Style :-     Indian
Diet       :-       Healthy.

Tamarind Rice

Tamarind Rice is a most commonly prepared dish in south India as breakfast(when there is left over rice) or during travelling  also,as it does not get spoilt .
This is a very Tangy dish, usually the gravy is  prepared and stored in an air tight box.

Ingredients:

2 Cups Raw Rice / Basmathi rice
3/4 cup tamarind juice (As per your taste)
4-5 red chillies
1  Tsp turmeric powder
1 Tsp jaggery powder
1 Tsp fenugreek 
1 Tsp Mustard Seeds
1 Tsp Cumin / Jeera seeds
10  curry leaves
1 Tsp Split Bengal gram / channa dal
1 Tsp Split Urad dal / Black gram
1 Tsp  sesame Seeds
2 TSP Groundnut / peanuts
Handful finely chopped Coriander leaves
pinch of Hing / Asafoetida
4 Tsp Oil
Salt as per taste

Method:

1)Add the washed 2 cups of rice with 4 cups water to a cooker , Pressure Cook until 3 whistles, .
2)Once the cooker cools down, spread the rice in a plate and keep aside.
3)Now Dry roast 1/2 Tsp sesame seeds , fenugreek , Asafoetida for 2 mins and make fine powder of it..
4)Tempering is our next step where in heat oil in a pan add Mustard Seeds,Cumin /Jeera seeds,Split Bengal gram / channa dal,curry leaves,
  Groundnut / peanuts, split Urad dal / Black gram,sesame Seeds,red chillies and fry for 3 mins under Medium flame.
5)When  the colour of the peanuts and dal is slightly changed to brown add the tamarind juice,turmeric powder, salt,jaggery, ground powder and get it to boil.
6)We need to boil under low flame till the gravy thickens.then add the coriander leaves and turn off the flame.
7)Time now to add the grave to the cooked and cooled rice, mix thoroughly and adjust the taste as per your requirement.
8)Reheat the rice and serve Tangy "Tamarind Rice" with pickle, chips and curd. 

Difficulty :-      Easy
Complexity :-  Simple
Dish Style :-    Indian
Diet       :-       Healthy.

Tomato Soup

Ingredients:

6  Tomatoes (Ripe)
2 Tsp finely chopped fresh Coriander leaves
5-6 pods Garlic 
1" Ginger
5-6 Pepper 
2 TSP Corn Flour
3 Cups Water 
Salt as per taste

Method:

1) Take the Cut tomatoes in a  pressure cooker along with garlic,ginger,pepper and pressure cook for  whistles
2) Meanwhile prepare the corn starch by mixing corn flour with 1/4 cup of water see that no limps are present.
3)Once the cooker cools down , drain the water and keep aside. Remove the skin of the tomatoes and then grind to a fine paste . 
4)Shift the  grounded soup to a heavy bottom vessel add the drained water and bring it to boil ,then add the corn starch and stir well at low flame to avoid lumps formation. 
5)Now add pepper powder, & salt as per the taste required and boil for 2 more mins.
6)Healthy and yummy Tomato Soup ready to serve hot along with Toasted Breads.

Difficulty :-      Easy
Complexity :-   Simple
Dish Style :-     Indian
Diet       :-        Healthy.

Yellu / Ellu Unde / Til Ke laddu / Sesame Balls

Health Benefits of Yellu / Ellu / Til / Sesame Seeds

sesame seeds are used in traditional medicines for their nutritive, preventive, and curative properties.
The seeds are an also very valuable source of dietary proteins with fine quality amino acids that are essential for growth, especially in children.
Sesame is among the seeds rich in quality vitamins and minerals. 

Ingredients:

2 Cups Roasted/Fried  Yellu / Ellu / Til / Sesame ,
1+1/2 Cup Sticky Jaggery(Jigatu Bella), 
2 TSP Ghee 
3/4 Cup water(Approx) 

Method:

1)Take a heavy bottom Vessel add water, Jaggery and start heating until it melts and starts boiling, keep stirring occasionally.
2)We need to boil the syrup till we get right consistency, which can be checked as follows : Take a small bowl with water in it, 
and when you drop the syrup it should form a ball and float on top or when the syrup is stretched in between the thumb and the forefinger should give strings.
3)Now add Yell / Til / Sesame to the syrup , mix well and Prepare undi or laddu while the mixture is hot by applying cold water or ghee to the palms.

Difficulty :-        Easy
Complexity :-    Simple
Dish Style :-       Indian
Diet       :-         Healthy

Split Green gram Khichadi / Moong Dal Khichadi / Hesaru bele Khichadi

Ingredients: 

1 +1/2 Cup Rice (washed and drained )
1/2  Cup Split Green gram / Moong dal / Hesaru bele
1/2 " Ginger
5 Garlic pods
3/4 Tsp black Pepper
2 Tsp Cumin seeds
1 Clove
1 Cardamom
1 Onion long slices
2 Tomatoes
1/2 Cup finely chopped Coriander leaves
3 Tsp oil
Salt as per taste

For Tempering :

1 Tsp mustard Seeds
1/2 Tsp Cumin seeds
4 Curry leaves
2 red chillies
Pinch of Hing
1/2 Tsp turmeric powder 

Method:

1) Initially make a paste of Ginger,Garlic pods,black Pepper,Cumin seeds, Clove, Cardamom.
2) Heat oil in cooker , add mustard Seeds,Cumin seeds,Curry leaves,red chillies,hing turmeric and split green grams and stir till the dal turns light brown.
3) Now add chopped onions and Saute till they are transparent  and then add tomatoes ,once fried add the Masala paste and mix well.
4) when cooked thoroughly  add 4 Cups of water, salt and allow it to boil.
5)Add rice and coriander leaved to the boiling water and pressure cook until 3 whistles.
6) Healthy and Tasty  Split Green gram Khichadi / Moong Dal Khichadi / Hesaru bele Khichadi ready to serve along with Papad, lemon and ghee or with Curd Raith.

Difficulty :-      Easy
Complexity :-  Simple
Dish Style :-    Indian
Diet       :-       Healthy.

Basundi / Milk Kheer / Doodh ka Kheer

Ingredients:

3 cups milk 
1 cup sugar(As per your taste)
4 saffron strands
1/4 Tsp cardamom powder
3 TSP Condensd milk (Optional, available in grossaries)
1/4 Cup Raisins, cashew nuts, sliced Badam

Method

1) Take a heavy bottomed pan and bring the milk to a boil .
2) Continue to boil under low flame  till the volume is reduced to half, Keep stirring occasionally.
3) Add the sugar, condensed milk and cook till the milk thickens,
4) Now add  cardamom powder,saffron strands,Raisins, cashew nuts, sliced badam and cook for 15 More mins.
5) Yummy ans delicious Basundi / Milk Kheer / Doodh ka Kheer ready to serve hot along with Poori / Puri.

Difficulty :-      Easy
Complexity :-  Simple
Dish Style :-    Indian
Diet       :-       Healthy

Vegetable Pulav / Vegetable Pulao

Ingredients:
2 cup rice  washed and drained 
1/2 Tsp Cumin seeds
1/2 TSP Mustard Seeds
2 cardamoms
2 cloves
3 Black Pepper
2” cinnamon stick
2 bay leaves
4 curry leaves
1" ginger
5 Pods garlic
1/2 Cup Fresh Grated Coconut
4 green chillies (long slices)
1/2 cup  mint leaves/pudina
1 1/2 Tsp fresh coriander leaves
1 1/2 cups chopped mixed vegetables (cauliflower, cabbage,beans, green peas, carrots,potatoes ay veg of your choice)
4 Cups water
3 Tsp oil
salt as per  taste

Method : 
1) At First make a paste of garlic,ginger,Coconut,coriander leaves,Pepper,cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, an keep aside
2) Then take a cooker, add 3 Tsp oil and heat well, now add  Cumin Seeds, mustard seeds, curry leaves, bay leaves and stir well.
3) After that add the mint leaves/pudina, chillies,mixed Vegetables and  Saute for 2-3 mins, close the lid and allow it to simmer for 5 mins.
4) Add the coriander and mint leaves and Saute for 2-3 mins. Add the chopped mixed vegetables and cook on medium for 4-5 mins.
5) Time now to add the masala paste and stir fry for 2 mins, later add the drained rice, mix it thoroughly and add 4 Cups of water and salt.
6) Close the lid of the cooker and pressure cook until 3 whistles. 
7) Once it cools down shift it to serving bowl, and Serve hot  with curd Raita.


Difficulty :-      Easy
Complexity :-  Simple
Dish Style :-    Indian
Diet       :-       Healthy

Shenga Undi / Ground Nuts Laddu /Peanut Sweet balls

 This is one of the most healthy snack rich in iron content, increases Haemoglobin and tasty as well.

Ingredients:

2 Cups Roasted Shenga / Ground nuts / Peanuts  , 
1+1/2 Cup Sticky Jaggery(Jigatu Bella), 
1 Tsp Cardimom Powder 
1 Cup water 

Method:

1)Take a heavy bottom Vessel add one cup water, 1+1/2 cup Jaggery and start heating until it melts and starts boiling, keep stirring occasionally.
2)We need to boil the syrup till we get right consistency  which can be checked as follows : Take a small bowl with water in it, 
and when you drop the syrup it should form a ball and float on top or when the syrup is stretched in between the thumb and the forefinger should give strings.
3)Now add the syrup to the peanuts and cardimom powder mix well and Prepare undi or laddu while the mixture is hot by applying cold water to the palms.

Difficulty :-      Easy

Complexity :-      Simple

Dish Style :-      Indian

Diet       :-      Healthy

Split Green gram Salad or Hesaru Bele Kosambri

Ingredients:

1 Cup Split Green gram
1/2  Cup thin and long slices of onion
1 Finely chopped chilly (optional)
1/2 Cup grated Carrot
1/2 Cup grated cucumber
1/2 Cup grated Coconut(Optional)
1/4 Tsp Oil (Optional)
1/2 cup chopped Coriander Leaves
Lemon juice
Pinch of Sugar(optional)
Salt as per  taste 

Method:

1. Mix Split green gram, slices of onion,grated cucumber, grated carrot,chillies,Cup grated Coconut,coriander leaves
2. Add lemon juice, sugar and salt just before you eat or serve else the mixture will become watery and will not be fresh. 

Healthy and Tasty Split Green gram salad / Hesaru Bele kosambari is ready to eat, is can also be served as side dish along with chapathi and rotti along with curry.


Difficulty :-       Very Easy
Complexity :-       Simple
Dish Style :-       Indian
Diet       :-       Very Healthy