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  Aval or Poha Laddu Description: Aval or Poha Laddus is prepared by using flattened rice, grated coconut, nuts and sugar. Dry roast everything and make laddus out of it.  Poha is rich in iron, carbohydrates and low on gluten. It is easily digestible and good probiotic food. It controls blood sugar levels and low in calories. Anybody can have it guilt free. Ingredients: Aval (flattened rice) - 2 cups Grated coconut- 1 cup Chopped nuts (Almond, cashew) - 2 tbsp Sugar- 1/4 cup Water- 1/4 cup Cardamom powder- 1/2 tsp  Preparation: 1. In a pan, dry roast the aval on medium flame until it become crisp. 2. Transfer to a bowl and gently crush it by hands  3. In the same pan, add grated coconut and dry roast on a low flame until it turns golden and aromatic. 4. Add chopped nuts and roast for a minute. Keep it aside  5. In a separate pan, add sugar, water and cardamom powder . Stir on medium flame until the sugar dissolves. 6. Now take a bowl, add crushed aval , grated c...

Kerala Style Roasted Chicken Description: Kerala style roasted chicken preparation begins with marinating the chicken with traditional spices which later pan roasted in coconut oil . The coconut oil and curry leaves enhances the flavour of the dish and stands unique in their own way. This pan roasted chicken is a delectable dish that shows the vibrant and aromatic flavours of Kerala. Ingredients: Chicken- 1/2 kg Shallots - 1/4 cup  Ginger - a small piece  Garlic - 10 cloves  Green chilli - 2 Curry leaves - one handful  Coconut oil  Kashmiri red chilli  Salt  For Marination: Chicken- 1/2 kg Kashmiri red chilli- 2 tsp Turmeric powder- 1 tsp Coriander powder- 2 tsp Garam masala powder- 1 tsp Pepper powder- 1 tsp Curry leaves  Fresh coconut- 1/2 cup (roughly chopped) Salt - 1 tsp  Preparation: 1. Marinate the chicken with the things listed under marination for half an hour.Keep it aside . 2. In a pan, add coconut oil, curry leaves sautee it 3. Th...

  Mango Sheera / Mango Kesari Description: Mango sheera or Mango kesari is an easy dessert made using ripened mango pulp, semolina and ghee. It’s always a hit our home .  Mango sheera is perfect to serve in parties, get togethers and for special occasions like celebrations, festivals. Ingredients: Semolina- 1 cup Sugar- 3/4 cup Mango pulp - 1 cup Ghee - 3 tbsp Cardamom - 3 (powdered) Chopped nuts - 1/4 cup Water- 1 1/2 cup Saffron- a pinch (optional) Preparation: 1. Add Ghee to a heavy bottom pan, add semolina to it. On a low heat, dry roast till you get nice aroma. Do not brown the rava but it has to turn crunchy. Transfer this to a bowl and keep it aside. 2. Add ghee to the same pan, then add cashews and raisins , once they swell transfer it to a bowl. 3. Blend the mango and sugar in a blender to a fine puree and keep it ready . 4. In the same pan, add water and let it boil 5. Wen it boils, add semolina and keep stirring to avoid any lumps. 6. Cover it and cook till the wate...

Carrot Chutney Description: The carrot chutney recipe is extremely simple to prepare yet tastes amazing . It’s one of the best alternatives to onion and tomato based chutney.   Ingredients:     Oil -1 tbsp  Urad dal - 1 tsp Chana dal - 1 tsp Dried red chilli- 4 Garlic clove-2 Carrot- 1 cup (peeled and chopped) Coconut- 1/2 cup (grated) Tamarind- a pinch  Salt - to taste For Temper:   Oil  Mustard seeds  Jeera seeds Dried red chilli  Curry leaves  Hing Preparation: 1. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a pan. Add chana dal, urad dal and red chilies. Fry them until light golden. 2. Add Curry leaves , tamarind and garlic. Fry for another 1 to 2 mins. 3. When the lentils turn deep brown, give a quick stir. Remove to a plate for cooling. 4. Pour another 1 to 2 tsps oil to the pan. Add carrots(chopped)and coconut along with this. Stir fry for 3 to 4 mins on a high heat and then reduce the flame. 5. Once the coconut turns golden brown color, transfer to a ...

  Crispy Garlic Fried Chicken Fingers Description: Crispy Garlic Fried chicken fingers is tender inside and crispy outside. It’s made by marinating chicken breast and some seasoning and deep fried in oil. You can have it as a starter or as an evening snack. Kids will love this for sure. If yu make it fa a party, it will always be a hit ..Instead of ordering from restaurants for kids, yu can make this at home and give them without any guilt.   Ingredients: Chicken Breast - 1  Soy sauce- 1 tsp Chilli flakes - 1 tsp Garlic - 1 tbsp (finely chopped) Salt - 1 tsp Mixed herbs - 1 tbsp Corn flour- 2 tbsp  Bread crumbs- 1/2 cup Oil - To fry Preparation: 1. Take chicken breast and cut them into finger size pieces. 2. In a large mixing bowl, add chicken, soy sauce, chilli flakes,mixed herbs,garlic and salt. 3. Mix everything well and marinate for hour an hour. 4. Then add corn flour and give a gud mix. 5. Heat oil in a pan for deep frying  6. Meanwhile Take bread crumbs i...