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  Reshmi Chicken Gravy Description: Reshmi Chicken Masala is a delicious and popular dish of North Indian Cuisine. The chicken is marinated with curd and few spices and then cooked in a rich creamy gravy of cashew nuts, spices and herbs. Marinating chicken with curd results in a tender juicy chicken which melts in our mouth. This recipe pairs very well with naan, tandoori roti or any Indian flatbread or jeera rice. Serve delicious Reshmi Chicken Masala at parties or on a special weekend dinner and guests will love it. Marination:   Chicken- 1/2 kg   Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp   Chilli powder- 1 tsp   Coriander powder - 1 tsp   Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp   Yogurt- 5 tbsp    Fresh curd - 1 tbsp    Green chilli (chopped) - 2   Coriander leaves (chopped)    Lemonade juice- 1 tsp   Salt - 1 tsp    Onion - cashew paste: Onion - 2 (sliced)   Cashew- 10   Whole spices: Cardamom- 3   Clove- 3 ...

  Sesame Seeds Ladoo  Description : Black sesame seeds ladoos are traditional Indian sweet balls made with jaggery, sesame, ghee and cardamom powder. These laddus are popular in the northern & central regions and are mainly consumed during winters. They are crunchy, and yummy one can munch on them for instant energy. Sesame seeds ladoo is rich in iron and calcium. Not just calcium, sesame seeds are rich in a number of nutrients. Let’s have a look at the nutrients you get from it: * Phosphorus * Iron * Copper * Magnesium * Calcium  They are also a good source of proteins that help you in building stronger bones, muscles and tissues in the body. Sesame seeds are a good source of vitamin B, which helps in blood growth and cell repair. There are many reasons to include them in your winter diets, and here are some of them:   Reduces risk of heart disease  Stimulates bowel movement  Great for skin Make bones strong  Improves immunity  Heals inflamma...

  CHICKEN SOUP Description : Chicken Soup is flavourful and spicy soup made by cooking chicken along with   spices & ground herbs. Chicken Soup is highly nutritious and at the same time easy to cook.    Chicken Soup is a great appetizer to relish before a meal or could be consumed as a wholesome food separately. Chicken Soup is served warm or hot anytime during the day.   Chicken Soup is one of the best relievers when you have cold, cough or fever. Chicken Soup is an elixir with the goodness of turmeric powder, garlic, pepper, cumin & herbs which will drain out the bad waters / mucus in the body and gets you back normal. Chicken soup is a natural healer also prevents dehydration, eases nasal congestion, clears sore throat, removes breathing infections and also aids in building immunity.   Ingredients : Chicken  - 250 gms   Shallots chopped - 1/2 cup   Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbspw   Tomato - 1/4 cup chopped    Cori...

Nendran Banana (Pazham  Nirachathu ) Description:           Kerala style stuffed Nendran Banana (Pazham Nirachathu) is a traditional recipe in which we shallow fry the Nendran Banana in ghee stuffed with freshly grated coconut , jaggery and cardamom powder. Nendran bananas are commonly used in traditional Indian cuisine, particularly in Kerala. They are often used to make banana chips, a popular snack in the region. The bananas are also used in various preparations such as curries, stews, and sweets. Nendran bananas are preferred for cooking because of their firm texture and ability to retain their shape even after prolonged cooking. Nendran Bananas help in lowering blood pressure and boost immunity. Their low-calorie nature aids in weight loss. Packed with vitamins B6 and C, plus minerals like potassium and magnesium, they’re a wholesome choice. Several health benefits are associated with Nendran bananas, including skin care treatment, diabetes suppor...

 Mutton White Kurma Personally, I like this white kurma (curry) so much since it’s doesn’t feel like having masala but it tastes yummmm…. Everyone at my home prefers to have dis dish on weekends.. since we adding freshly grounded masala it’s tastes soo good nd the coconut milk flavour enhances the taste of the dish…… Mutton white kurma (curry)is very creamy since we are adding coconut milk, cashews and Almonds… To adjust the taste we are adding green chilli.. Depending on the spice level of your family, adjust the green chilli quantity….. i want it little creamy so i have added only two..Unlike vegetable white kurma(curry), here we dry roast the spices and grounded the masala and finally adding coconut milk  for rich flavour.. It is one of the easy recipe that I always prefer to cook especially on lazy weekends . This recipe doesn’t need tomatoes so it’s opt to cook wen tomato price are in hike( personally i used to do).. This is more like weekend ritual back home.. where we m...

 URAD DAL PAYASAM Description:         Urad dal payasam is a traditional recipe of South India. This payasam is not a modern day food but the ingredients will tell the heritage of Indian cooking. This drink is definitely an energy booster especially for girls and growing kids.   For Urad dal payasam, I have dry roast the urad dal and make a fine powder and store it in a glass jar. You can use it whenever you want. Or opt for the pressure cook one , in that case you have soak the urad dal overnight. Jaggery is added for sweetness when it melts the aroma will be so good.  While having payasam added fresh grated coconut tastes so good. We can consume it wen it’s warm or serve chilled. Health Benefits of Urad Dal: * Rich in iron and protein acts as an excellent energy booster and keeps your body active. * Helps in promoting heart health due to the presence of magnesium, fibre, folate and potassium. * Has a good amount of dietary fibre which is known to im...

 Pacha Manga Chammanthi /  The Raw Mango Chutney Description :            Pacha manga chammanthi or Raw Mango Chutney is a no-cook traditional chutney recipe from Kerala. This recipe just needs you to take all ingredients and blend them coarsely. Traditionally it is grounded in ‘ Ammikal ’ (the traditional grinding stone) which gives the unique taste. You can also use mortar and pestle to grind it but I found a blender to make it easy. Ingredients : Green mango- 1/2 Shallots-4 Red chilli -1 Green chilli- 1 Grated coconut- 1/2cup Ginger-1/2. Inch piece   Salt- 1 tsp           Jaggery - a little (optional)          Preparation : 1. Cut the mangoes into small pieces. ( Note : If you want you can peel off the skin, but usually it is prepared with the peel on ) 2.  Coarsely grind everything together in the small jar of a mixie or on the ‘ Ammikkallu /Arakallu ’ without adding any water. 3. If ...