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