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मुळ्याची भाजी/Young Radish Stir Fry

Radish or मुळा as we call in Marathi is nutritious as well as delicious. It's taste can be little bit overpowering for some then it's really good for your health. Radish greens are totally and completely edible and it also has all the nutrition that any green leafy vegetable has. Some of it's health benefits are, it increases immunity, it is also said that it prevents diabetes, it has essential minerals and vitamins that helps to fight fatigue. In Indian kitchen radish can be used to make stir fry or in parathas. Though in US regular radish is not always available but these Young Radishes are always available year round in a Korean Store where I do groceries. Ingredients 2 bunch young radish greens and all Salt as per taste 1/2 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp chili powder 3 to 4 tbsp besan For Tempering 1 tsp oil 1/2 tsp mustard seeds Pinch of asafoetida 1/4 tsp turmeric powder Garlic Tempering(For topping) 1 tbsp oil 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 3 garlic cloves roughly chopped into small

Paneer Bhurji

What can I say about today's recipe? Paneer is all time favorite at my house and I am sure at your houses too. Paneer is a great option for all vegetarian lovers. Usually Paneer Bhurji is made when small block of paneer has been leftover in my fridge. I love homemade paneer and believe it or not I have NEVER bought store bought paneer EVER 😀. Fresh homemade paneer has this amazing texture and taste, it adds freshness to any dish you prepare! Grab recipe for homemade paneer . Though it says lowfat paneer you can most definitely use whole milk instead of low fat milk which I do these days. All right then let's get started with Paneer Bhurji recipe! Ingredients 3 cups crumbled paneer 1 medium onion chopped 1 small tomato chopped 1/4 cup chopped green pepper 1 small green chili(optional) 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste 1 tbsp ghee 1/2 tsp cumin 2 green cardamom pods 3 peppercorn 1 small piece cinnamon stick 1/4 tsp turmeric 1/8 tsp coriander powder 1/8 tsp cumin powder 1/4 tsp chil

Green Garlic Chutney

Last fall we had planted garlic in our backyard, this spring we were cleaning up our garden to get ready for spring planting. Garlic bulbs were growing really nicely, but they are not ready to harvest yet. So to ensure that our garlic grows we cut some garlic greens. Instantly I thought of making this fresh garlic chutney. The garlic greens itself has immense garlicky flavor but I also added couple small garlic cloves to enhance more of that garlic flavor. Have it on a side with any Indian meal, we loved it especially with bhakri and pithla(Maharashtrian comfort food)! We also tried it on sandwiches, Indian style scrambled eggs(also called as bhurjee), Quesadillas. Ingredients 15-20 sprigs of green garlic 1/3 cup cilantro 3 green chili's 2 small garlic cloves 1/2 inch ginger 2 tbsp roasted unsalted peanuts(skin removed) Salt as per taste Juice from 1/2 lemon Little water as required Method Wash garlic greens, cilantro, g

Homemade Yogurt

Yogurt is a staple in any Indian Kitchen. It is used to make raitas, kadhi, chutneys, or eaten plain with any rice preparation, but it's not just limited to Indian cooking. Yogurt is also used in smoothies, parfaits, cakes etc. Plain yogurt is all time favorite at my house. Me and my younger son hog on yogurt like there's never tomorrow 😁. Homemade plain yogurt tastes so much better than store bought that once you know the knack of making it you would never go back to the store bought one. It is simple and easy to make, just boil the milk, use culture and dissolve it in the milk and cover and let it sit in warm place, it's that simple. Growing up in India I have always eaten homemade yogurt, never have I tasted store bought yogurt until I came to US and I missed my yogurt so much that I started making it at home. Now, ocassionally I do buy store bought yogurt when needed in large quantity but I always keep a batch of fresh homemade yogurt in my refrigerator! Let's see

Very Berry Smoothie

A smoothie is a thick and creamy beverage made with a mixture of fruits and/or vegetables, milk, yogurt or juice. Everything is blended together to make this delicious and filling drink which is perfect for breakfast, light lunch or as a post workout meal! Ingredients 1 banana sliced 6 large strawberries washed and stem/leaves removed 3/4 cup blueberries washed 1 tsp chia seeds 2 tbs greek yogurt 1 tsp honey 3/4 cup milk Crushed Ice Method Method is very simple, just blend all the ingredients in a blender until well blended. Alternatively you can also freeze berries and banana slices and blend it, in this case you won't need crushed ice. This recipe will make 3 8oz glass smoothies. Notes-: You can make it more nutritious by adding your choice of protein powder for a perfect post workout snack!

Ragi Kheer/नाचणीची खीर

Ragi is a power grain which has wonderous amount of health benefits. It is rich in calcium, iron, protein and fiber to name a few. It is also known as Finger Millet or Nachnai in some parts. Ragi flour is made from this powerful grain and can be used in variety of ways. It can be used to make roti, bhakri, sweet kheer, thalipeeth, dosas, cakes, cookies and so on and so forth. Even with its immense health benefits I feel we still haven't really embraced Ragi in our day to day diet. Todays recipe is a sweet preparation of ragi flour. It is actually a very good option for breakfast or post workout meal. I added some nuts for crunch on top but it is completely optional. This recipe will serve one. Ingredients 1 tbs Ragi Flour 1 tsp Ghee/Clarified Butter 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup milk 1 tbs Jaggery For toppings chopped toasted mixed nuts like almonds, pecans or walnuts(optional) Also golden raisins for toppings(optional) Method In a pan melt ghee and add ragi flour on low heat. Saute it

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