Vada
Ingredients •Moong dal (with chilka)-1 cup •Urad dal (dry split black gram)-1 cup •Salt to taste •Red chilli powder-1/4 teaspoon •Grated ginger-1/2 inch •Green chilli chopped-1 •Oil for deep frying Preparation: 1. Soak moong dal & urad dal separately for 3-4 hours. 2. After soaking for 3-4 hours, strain out the chilka from the moong dal by rubbing it between the two palms. 3. Chilka & dal will get separated. 4. After straining...
Golden Mung Dal Soup
This is a variation of the simple dal soup, using the same ingredients as the previous recipe, but a different seasoning procedure changes the flavor considerably. The contrast between these recipes shows the possibilities of using different procedures to produce varieties of flavors. This dish will go well in any lunch menu, such as a rice, salad and vegetable of your choice. Preparation time (after assembling ingredients): 10...
Minestrone (mix) Soup
Ingredients • Tomatoes – 500 gms • Zucchini – 100 gms • Cabbage – 100 gms • French beans – 200 gms • Chinese moong bean – 100 gms • Celery – 6 stalks • Milk – 1 cup • Corn flour – 1 tsp • Butter – 1 ½ tsp • Salt – as required For Garnishing: • Boiled spaghetti – 1 cup • Grate...
Spinach Masala Pongal
Ingredients • Rice – 1 cup • Green gram – ¼ cup • Spinach – 2 bunches • Green chilies – 3 • Tomatoes – 2 • Green brinjals – 2 or 3 • Ginger – ½ inch piece • Garam masala powder – ½ tsp. • Ghee – 3 tbsp • Cumin seeds – 1 tsp. • Cashew nuts – 2 tbsp • Curry leaves – few...