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Uppu kolukattai Ulundhu Uppu Kozhukattai is a traditional South Indian dish made from urad dal (black gram) and rice flour, typically served as a savory snack or during festivals like Vinayaka Chaturthi. Can I use store-bought rice flour? Yes, in this recipe I have used store-bought rice flour. to get soft and tasty poorna kolukattai prepare rice flour batter. it helps with the soft texture. Amount of water for kozhukattai dough It might slightly vary based on the flour you use....

Why you’ll love these vegan hot pockets: Quick Prep Time: This recipe only takes 10 minutes to prep and then you just let your oven do the work Fresh but Comforting: The hot pockets themselves are so comforting but the cilantro lime sauce adds a light, and fresh twist to these Vegan: No meat required. These hot pockets are made with walnut meat, a healthy protein alternative to regular meat Addicting: Best you can’t just eat one!...

Pizza Night Will Never Be The Same One of my passions is stretching the realm of things you can (or should) put kimchi on. We’ve tackled dishes like kimchi fries and Korean eggplant tacos. Now, it’s time to level up pizza night! Traditional Mediterranean or American pizzas tend to stick with savory classics—think mozzarella, pepperoni, and veggies. But Korean pizza takes things in a whole new direction. This fusion dish is fully loaded with unique ingredients and flavors, edging more toward sweet, bold, and spicy....

Your New Favorite Dinner After the success of my roasted chickpea gyros, I knew I had to create another hit—enter vegetarian portobello mushroom gyros! This vegetarian twist on gyros is the bee’s knees. The real deal. The perfect storm of tastiness. Portobello mushroom slices provide a meaty texture while soaking up all the Mediterranean spices we throw at them. Drizzled with a quick homemade tzatziki (or feta tzatziki sauce) and wrapped in a pillowy pita, we’ve got a delicious contender for the spot of “family favorite dinner” right here, folks!...

Vendhaya Dosai | Vendhayam dosa | Fenugreek dosa | Dosa recipe | Dosa variety | south Indian dosa recipe | tiffin variety is a South Indian breakfast. Fenugreek gives a soft and songy texture to the dosai. Vendhaya dosai is postpartum and What is vendhaya dosai Fenugreek is very good for health. Amma adds little fenugreek for regular Idli/dosai and I follow the same. Vendayam also gives a nice flavor to the Dosai....

Why you’ll love this Vermicelli Noodle Bowl: Easy: This recipe can be created in only 90-minutes but prepped in just 30. Flavorful: The Vietnamese-inspired flavors in this bowl are so flavorful and delicious. I love the fresh herbs, the peanut sauce, and the spring rolls Good for You: This recipe is so good-for-you and combines the health benefits of a ton of veggies alongside the protein that is so necessary for a fulfilling meal...

Sometimes, coffee is enough. But some days your 4 month old puppy wakes you up at 4:30 am and insists on playing until she falls back asleep. So it’s safe to say, sometimes coffee doesn’t always cut it. And that, my friends, is why we have a coffee smoothie. This coffee smoothie has everything you need to get from 0 to fully functioning adults in minutes. We’re talking caffeine, whole grains, fruit, and even some nut butter!...

Pineapple rasam, Gutti vankaya Kura - Weekday lunch menu TO CHOP Slit brinjal. soak in water and salt for Curry Tomato and pineapple for Rasam PRESSURE COOK Dal with turmeric powder and water for rasam Rice TO ROAST Saute pepper, Coriander seeds, white sesame seed, Red chillies, cardamom pods, clove, Cinnamon, peanut, cumin seeds, Grated coconut in oil for curry TO Grind Add water and grind the roasted ingredients for Brinjal curry...

When you think of vegan mac and cheese, you don’t often think of a nut-free, soy-free, dairy-free, mac and cheese. Many vegans don’t realize that they can whip up a mac and cheese that is dairy-free and just as delicious as the real thing. I promise this recipe won’t disappoint you, or even the “real” cheese lovers in your family. What you’ll love about this vegan mac and cheese I’ve used a tasty vanilla flavouring that adds a kick you didn’t know you needed in your vegan mac and cheese It’s creamy like the real thing It’s nut-free, soy-free, and dairy-free Truffles…....

I am notorious for waiting until the day before, so let’s take the guess work out of it. These recipes/ideas are tried and true…so you know it will be a success! Bag of Bones….I posted about these just the other day. Talk about easy and a kid favorite! Just a bag of white pretzels and a marshmallow! Easy peasy! Halloween Candy Cake. This is a fantastic way to use up candy, but also a simple cake to throw together with very little decorating!...

Vegetarian Chickpea Peanut Salad, made with boiled chickpeas, crunchy onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, green chilies and smothered with peanut butter and honey, is a total comfort and healthy snack! A hearty vegetarian protein-rich salad that is a blend of savory, spicy and sweet flavor and is a meal by itself or can be had as a healthy side dish. This Peanut Butter Chickpea salad is made in a twisted Mediterranean style, but you may always make it in any style....

What is Crème Fraîche? Crème fraîche is a type of cultured cream that originated in France. The name “crème fraîche” translates to “fresh cream” in English, but it is not the same as regular cream. It has a richer and tangier flavor due to the fermentation process it undergoes. Crème fraîche is made by adding bacterial cultures to heavy cream and allowing it to ferment. The bacteria commonly used are lactic acid bacteria, similar to those found in yogurt....

This popular stone fruit is used in everything from salads to desserts. With over 300 varieties in the US and 2,000 worldwide, it can be hard to narrow down the list. We are going to focus on some of the most popular found here in the USA. Origin of Peaches The peach botanically is called Prunus Persica which translates to Persian Plum, and for some time horticulturists believed that peaches originated in Persia, modern-day Iran....

Valentine’s Day is a-comin. Whether you’re a celebrator or not, there is absolutely no reason that you can’t use this holiday as a reason to indulge your sweet tooth. I mean, let’s tell it like it is. I share Valentine’s Day with one of our kid’s birthdays. SO basically that means no Vday for me..which is ok. Although I wouldn’t be UPSET to be surprised with jewelry or other love-gifts, ie-Tory Burch, Kate Spade etc… But in the case that doesn’t happen, let’s talk about treats that you can surprise your tummy with....

People need a gluten-free diet mainly because they have celiac disease, a serious autoimmune condition triggered by gluten. Others may have gluten intolerance, causing discomfort when they eat gluten. Some choose a gluten-free diet for perceived health benefits or personal preferences. Indian cuisine is great for those who need gluten-free meals. While most Indian breads are whole wheat flour flatbreads like paratha or chapati, they can be replaced with gluten-free options like gram flour, Maize flour, bajra flour, rajgira flour, from rice or brown rice and lentils to vegetable curries and yogurt dips....

Pizza is my love language – it’s always a dreamy bite that takes me right back to my Italian travels. Over the years, I’ve developed a handful of pizza recipes, including truffle pizza, pesto pizza, bruschetta pizza, and more! Now, I’m onto the components of pizza, starting with a pizza crust made from a can of chickpeas and chickpea flour. This high-protein chickpea flour crust is surprisingly easy to make....

These addictive and flavorful Air fryer Cucumber Fritters with perfect texture are best way to indulge in low carb snacks. Can you believe these are made in just 2-3 teaspoon of olive oil? If you are looking for a healthy alternative to deep fried fritters, you would love these air fried cucumber chips. Crisp, golden-brown bites of the freshly chopped cucumber slices coated with salt, red chili, turmeric powder, dunked in cornflour batter and smothered with olive oil and oat flour are perfectly air fried in 15 min....

Tomato lentil dal | how to make dal tomato |Andhra Pappu is a delicious protein-rich dal prepared with green tomatoes and toor dal. It tastes best with rice and tiffin varieties Dal variety to use Pressure cooker dal Ingredients Recipe with step-by-step pictures tomato dal Video recipe What kind of dal can I use for Andhra Pappu? I have used toor dal instead you can use a combination of toor dal, masoor dal, and moong dal instead you can use any one variety....

Appalam kootu If you are out of veggies, appalam kootu is a protein-rich tasty rice accompaniment/side dish. WHAT KIND OF DAL SHOULD I USE FOR appalam paruppu kootu? kadala paruppu goes well with appalam flavor. In our home, I prefer using a combination of toor dal and chana dal. You can use moong dal like my other kootu varieties. Can I skip onion and garlic they are optional but give good flavor to the kootu...

Why You’ll Love This Apple Dump Cake Moist and bursting with sweetness and spice, this apple dump cake recipe is the easiest cake you’ll bake this fall! Here’s why you’ll love it: Why You’ll Love This Apple Dump CakeWhy Is It Called Dump Cake? Apple Dump Cake IngredientsHow to Make Apple Dump CakeTips and Variations for the Best Apple Dump CakeServing SuggestionsHow to StoreMore Easy Apple RecipesGet the Recipe 5 ingredients....