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How to make Spicy Tomato Pulao | Thakkali Pulao | Pulao Recipes | Lunch Box Recipes

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Tomato Pulao or Tomato Pulav or Tomato pilaf is a easy and tasty recipe, which can be prepared in 15min time (except the soaking time of rice). When I am in a hurry to pack the lunch for the kids, hubby and for me, I usually go for this Tomato pulao once in a week. Each time, I feel it was better than the next time and my kids too love this very much. This version is a bit … [Read more...] about How to make Spicy Tomato Pulao | Thakkali Pulao | Pulao Recipes | Lunch Box Recipes

Strawberry Lassi | Summer Special Drinks

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Strawberry Lassi is always one of my favorite Lassi other than Mango Lassi. Lassi is a popular and traditional yogurt-based drink which originates in the Punjab region. The yogurt sweetened with honey is used while performing religious rituals.  Lassis are enjoyed chilled as a hot-weather refreshment, mostly taken with lunch. With a little turmeric powder … [Read more...] about Strawberry Lassi | Summer Special Drinks

Carrot and Beans Poriyal | Carrot and Beans Stir Fry | Side dishes for Rice | Poriyal Recipes

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Carrot and Beans Stir fry or Carrot and Beans poriyal - is one of my sons favorite stir fry. Its always been a great task as a mom, to give some veggies to the children and need to run behind them to feed these veggies and say lots of stories to them. My children did the same, until they started eating this combination in Hotel Saravana Bhavan. After having tasted this stir … [Read more...] about Carrot and Beans Poriyal | Carrot and Beans Stir Fry | Side dishes for Rice | Poriyal Recipes

Dish name starts with T

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Very simple rules to follow... --> The dish name must start with T --> any no. of archived and new entries accepted --> link the post to the announcement page --> try to use the logo --> attach the photo or url in the mail - entries without this, will not be accepted --> Grace period of extra 5 days would be given, before the roundup... --> This time, I … [Read more...] about Dish name starts with T

How to make Rava Kesari / Sooji ka Halwa / Semolina Pudding | Sweet Recipes

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Kesari / Rava Kesari - the name itself makes my mouth watery. More than me, my husband is a die hard fan of this Rava Kesari. He just loves it. Though it is a simple recipe and used to cook, I dont know why I have not posted it till now. The reason is i usually make it in the night and give hot to my husband and never had the chance to click the pictures.Yesterday was my third … [Read more...] about How to make Rava Kesari / Sooji ka Halwa / Semolina Pudding | Sweet Recipes

How to make Lima beans curry – Indian style | Side dish for Roti

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I never seen or used to cook this Lima beans before. I used to see it in local markets but never bought them until I saw the post in our blogger friend Premas blog When I saw the post with the Lima beans picture, I remembered that I have seen these beans before and last weekend when I went for shopping without a next thought these beans. I cooked the same way as described in … [Read more...] about How to make Lima beans curry – Indian style | Side dish for Roti

Jeera rice | How to make jeera rice | Rice varieties

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Jeera rice / Jeera pulao / Cumin Rice is one of the easy rice recipe and can be make in a jiffy. Any side dish can go well with this jeera rice.IngredientsBasmati Rice - 2 cupsWater - 3 cupsOnion - 1 Jeera - 2 tspsOil - 1 tspGhee - 1 tspGreen chillies - 1 (optional)Fennel seeds - 2 pinchs (optional)Cinnamon stick - 1 inch (optional) Star anise - 1 (optional)Bay leaf - … [Read more...] about Jeera rice | How to make jeera rice | Rice varieties

Strawberry Lemonade | Summer Special Drinks

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This is simple summer drink, that is going to refresh you immediately.IngredientsStrawberry - 200gmsLemon - 2 (medium sized)Sugar - as per tasteWater - 5 cupsIce cubes - as neededMethod1. Wash strawberries and remove the stem or the leaves. Transfer it to the mixer grinder and add the sugar and water.2. Grind to a smooth paste. Filter the juice with a filter.3. Add in the Lemon … [Read more...] about Strawberry Lemonade | Summer Special Drinks

How to make Sura puttu | Restaurant Style Sura Puttu | Fish recipes

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Sura puttu is my favorite dish. My mom used to prepare this twice a month in my childhood days and 3 days a week when i delivered my son. People used to say, that paal sura is good for delivered ladies as it produces more breast milk. This recipe is again my mom recipe and my family favorite too.How to make Sura PuttuPreparation time: 30 min | Cook Time: 10min | Serves:5Recipe … [Read more...] about How to make Sura puttu | Restaurant Style Sura Puttu | Fish recipes

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