tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34785828443178169782024-03-14T03:26:51.252+05:30Culinary Experiments of an AmateurHome cooking with a pinch of joy, a dash of tenderness, a spoonful of affection and heaps of love...Donna Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05013768304861784202noreply@blogger.comBlogger106125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3478582844317816978.post-33240022285246699592014-09-10T00:14:00.002+05:302014-09-10T11:26:21.987+05:30Sprouts and Pomegranate Salad in a Ginger Lemon Dressing<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I adore vegetarians really! Without the option
of meat you are so much more creative with use of vegetables! The thing is, I
am also trying to not mix meat with the wonderful produce we get in an effort
to keep the flavors clean and let them shine. That is where I think you
vegetarians have an advantage... <b>recurring
creativity!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I want to share some easy recipes for everyday food perfect
when you are cooking for small numbers, like ONE, but that can be easily scaled
up for many more! And this if made possible with fresh seasonal produce is just
absolutely PERFECT!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We are now trying to include a large bowl of salad as part
of our dinners. And to cut off that monotony I am experimenting with different
combinations of veggies and healthy dressings. Thinking out of the box; not
just repeatedly making raitas; and cucumber and carrot salads but stretching my
ideas much more than that.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So just when I was jonesing for vibrant flavored food. Tart,
tangy, mellow, fruity and intense - It all came in the form of one recipe.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Anyway, without further ado I leave you with an incredibly
simple salad with supremely flavorful ginger-lemon dressing; you'll love
how nicely the dressing rounds off the salad and want more just for a lick....</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ingredients for the
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 cup Whole Green Gram Sprouts</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 medium size Carrot; grated</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 a medium size Green Bell Pepper; finely chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 medium size Onion; finely sliced</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 small size Pomegranate; seeds taken off from fruit</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 Green Chili; deseeded and finely chopped (adjust as per
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 inch piece of Ginger; grated</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Freshly squeezed juice of a small Lemon</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Combine sprouts, carrots, bell peppers, onions and
pomegranate seeds in a large bowl. Add grated ginger and chopped green chili
and combine well.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Pour over salad and stir well. Chill in the refrigerator and
serve cold.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yep! That is all! Simple and habit forming....Enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And I’m back again today with another quick and
tasty dish which is sure to be on your menu every week starting today. I have
been happy these past few days. The reason being my sister and her two lovely
kids are in <st1:country-region w:st="on">India</st1:country-region><span style="font-size: small;"> on
vacation and will be coming to </span><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Bangalore</st1:city></st1:place><span style="font-size: small;">
in a few days. (her hubby couldn’t make it though, “we miss you terribly Acha”)
We haven’t met in almost four years!!! I am thrilled. I am just looking forward
to getting together and chilling out as a family.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Today’s post is dedicated to them. <i>“This one’s for you Sharon, Sam and Josh.
And Chitta is so making this for you Sam and Josh. You sure are going to love
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Moving on to the recipe, this is one dish I haven been wanting
to share with all of you for so long. A classic example of how junk can be made
healthy too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Crispy Fried Chicken</i><span style="font-size: small;"> – a classic kids’ favorite. We have all had it at
some point of our lives. (leave alone my vegetarian friends of course) So many
fast food chains sell these like hotcakes. However what I do not like is all that
oil that goes into deep frying. And also these frozen stuff coated in something
that is supposed to be breadcrumbs. There certainly is a way to optimize this
favorite to a healthier meal. So how did I do that? I </span><b><i>BAKED</i></b> the crumb coated
chicken! And the end-result is soft, succulent, flavorful chicken with a lovely
golden and crunchy coating on the outside. Yes my friends say good-bye to deep
frying and a warm welcome to baking good old crispy chicken! Served with a side
of freshly prepared coleslaw, oh this meal is heavenly!!! This recipe is a tweaked version of my good friend's <i>Southern Fried Chicken</i> which is a delicious crispy fried chicken dish. I have made it a healthier dish which can be made very often for the whole family and also have used different herbs and spices to suit our palate.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So, as the season is just perfect to munch away on some
crispy chicken I leave you with this amazing recipe of juicy, flavorful and
crunchy chicken which is baked and is <i>finger-licking
good! Sooooo Good!!! Your kids will absolutely love this dish. My one and a half year old daughter devours this in minutes. :) Enjoy<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">800 grams Chicken (on the bone); cut into medium size pieces<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 Eggs</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Refined oil</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ingredients for the
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 tablespoon Paprika or Kashmiri Chili powder <i>(adjust as per spice tolerance)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 teaspoon Cracked Pepper <i>(adjust as per spice tolerance)<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 tablespoon Garlic powder or 6 to 7 cloves of freshly
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 tablespoon Onion powder <i>(optional)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Salt; to taste</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups of Plain Flour</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 cup Breadcrumbs</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 cup Corn Flakes; coarsely crushed</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons of Garlic powder <i>(if you don’t have garlic powder leave out this ingredient)<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 tablespoon Paprika or Kashmiri Chili powder <i>(add more if you like it nice and spicy)<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 teaspoon Pepper <i>(adjust
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Wash and clean the chicken and pat dry with a kitchen towel
to absorb all moisture. Make deep gashes on each piece and marinate it with the
ingredients listed under “<i>Ingredients for
the Dry Spice Rub”</i>. Keep aside for at least an hour.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Take a large mixing bowl and mix together all ingredients
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Seasoned Crumbs”</i>. Make sure to mix through well so that all the ingredients
are combined evenly. Keep aside.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Take another bowl and beat together the eggs and milk. Keep
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Drench the marinated chicken pieces one by one in the egg
and milk mixture and coat well with seasoned crumb mix. Give it a little pat
and a shake to hold the crust together and repeat the same procedure <i>(dipping and coating with seasoned crumb
mix)</i> a second time. Arrange the crumb coated chicken pieces on a greased
baking tray.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Drizzle a little oil on each piece of chicken
and bake in the oven. Bake for five to seven minutes at 200 degree Celsius and
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">After fifteen minutes, take out the baking
tray with the chicken and drizzle some more oil on each piece. This step is
crucial to avoid drying of the chicken. It helps to keep the chicken moist and
succulent. Once some more oil has gone onto each piece of chicken, place the
tray back in the oven and bake till you get a nice golden crispy crust on the
outside and the meat is juicy and cooked through.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Serve this<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b><i>Crispy Baked Crumb Chicken</i></b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>which has rested for a minute or two with some deliciously<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>Creamy Cabbage and Carrot Coleslaw.</i></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Recipe adapted from : The Perfect Southern Fried Chicken by Amritha Shivakumar of Cucumbertown</span></i></div>
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Donna Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05013768304861784202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3478582844317816978.post-40878230035411039652014-05-28T16:48:00.003+05:302014-05-28T16:48:38.947+05:30Flavors of the South : Kerala Style Chicken Tomato Roast<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Someone, somewhere seems to have a vendetta with
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Bangalore</st1:city></st1:place><span style="font-size: small;">. We
seem to have become quite the dumping ground for the impetuousness of our
weather mother. In the last two months we have had the harshest of summers so
far. And I have been sneezing almost the whole day, every single day, because
it’s pollen time here! (thanks to the allergy streak that runs in our family!)
Sneezing, feeling like a zombie by the end of the day, managing a home and of
course most importantly entertaining a one and a half year old toddler who is
now constantly throwing tantrums for absolutely nothing at all is not just
tiring but leads to “Brain Freeze”!!! (Yes, yes I’m finding excuses to say I
was busy and hence couldn’t blog for long! Lame but true!!!) But THANK GOD FOR
THE RAINS!!! Hoping that the heat settles down and the cool pleasant weather
that </span><st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Bangalore</st1:place></st1:city><span style="font-size: small;">
is famous for gets back soon.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You can well imagine how super excited I am about today. Oh,
how come, you ask? Well I’m blogging after nearly 3 months and I cannot tell
you how happy I am to share this sumptuous recipe with all you beautiful
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I wanted to share a lovely recipe for an easy and
super tasty chicken roast that would be perfect for any occasion; you actually
don’t even need an occasion to make this yummy dish. This is one of the first
dishes I learnt after marriage and I don’t know how I missed sharing this with
you all this while!! Silly me…</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I like this dish because it is quick to put together; a no
fuss recipe and loaded with flavor. Chicken marinated in spices and cooked in a
thick coconut gravy, heavenly is all I can say! This succulent chicken dish is
so deliciously tantalizing. And when teamed up with simple jeera rice, pulav or
phulkas, it is simply irresistible.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So let’s get on to this delicious recipe. Cook it up for
family and friends. Cook, share and feel happy. Enjoy!</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ingredients</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 kg Chicken</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ingredients
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 teaspoon Red Chili/Kashmiri Chili powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 teaspoon Vinegar</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Salt; to taste</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3 large size Big Onion; finely sliced</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 tablespoon each of Ginger & Garlic paste</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 & 1/2 teaspoons of Coriander powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 & 1/2 to 2 teaspoons of Kashmiri Chili powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 teaspoon Garam masala</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 teaspoon Fennel powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 large Tomatoes; finely sliced</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3/4 to 1 cup Thick Coconut Milk</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Salt; to taste</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Wash and clean the chicken pieces and make deep gashes in
them. Marinate the cleaned chicken with ingredients listed under <i>“Ingredients for Marination”</i> and keep in
the refrigerator for half an hour. (overnight marination provides best results)<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Shallow fry the marinated chicken pieces till it becomes
golden brown on either side & the chicken is half cooked. <i>(refer notes)</i> Remove
the chicken pieces from the pan.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">To the same pan, add the sliced onions & a pinch of salt.
Cook till onions turn golden brown. Add the ginger & garlic paste and cook
for about 3 to 4 minutes or till raw smell disappears. Throw in the coriander,
red chilli, garam masala & fennel powders and fry for a few minutes till
masala is cooked through. Add sliced tomatoes & curry leaves along with
enough salt and mix well. When the tomatoes become soft and oil appears (add
one or two splashes of water to get a nice paste like consistency), add the
fried chicken pieces and give a good stir till the masala coats the chicken well.
Now add the thick coconut milk and mix well. Cover and cook till the gravy is
very thick. (15 to 20 minutes approximately) The chicken pieces should be
succulent & coated well with the masala. This curry has a semi-thick gravy.
Serve hot with plain rice/pulav/roti/appam.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. You can use any refined oil for this dish but honestly
coconut oil enhances the flavor and lifts the dish to a whole new level. So
it’s totally your call!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. If you want to avoid excess oil usage, you can skip
shallow frying the chicken. Directly proceed to cooking the marinated chicken
pieces in a non-stick pan with very little oil and then adding this into the
prepared tomato and onion masala with coconut milk.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Recipe Courtesy:
Vanitha (with a few tweaks of my own!)</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ever since I started watching Rachel Khoo’s television show,
I have been going somewhat mad on trying out a few of her recipes. This
particular recipe really stuck in my head and I just had to make it the next
day. This loaf cake is really nice and what really gets me all zinged are the
various savory variations.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Savory cakes are very popular in <st1:country-region w:st="on">France</st1:country-region>, they appear in boulangeries
and with a side salad on lunch menus in chic cafés, but they’re most likely to
appear at a picnic.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Of course the original recipe makes use of different
fillings, but I used whatever left-overs I had in my refrigerator and it turned
out just fine. It was a spontaneous decision that became really good. Yummy
savory cake filled with cheese, cashewnuts, caramelized onions and bell peppers.
It tasted incredible.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The result is an explosion that takes place in my
mouth, when I taste this creation. It turned out moist and if made the right
way will be nice and fluffy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I picked this one because it was the perfect Summer like
loaf, perfect for the weather right now in <st1:city w:st="on">Bangalore</st1:city>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This cake is super simple to make and you can always make a
scrumptious loaf cake using all the fresh produce available in the current
season. I find this so clever.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I made changes to the fillings using up whatever I had with
me. But other than that I kept to the directions. I present to you a wonderful
loaf cake adapted from <i>Rachel Khoo’s “The
Little <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Paris</st1:place></st1:city>
Kitchen: Cooking with Rachel Khoo”</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I love this cake for two reasons. One it is savory which
makes it rather unique. Second, the innovative flavor combinations you can try
with whatever that’s left-over in your pantry.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Serve these tasty slices of cake warm (when warm, the cheese
will be all melted and delicious) with ham; or a spicy frittata on the side; or
some spicy fried chicken; or sautéed spicy sausages; steak and gravy….
anything. Or just munch away just as it is. A definite winner with your kids,
serve these up at birthday parties, picnics, kitties or potlucks and you will
be a star!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The dish is simple and elegant and can be prepared as
a mid-morning meal, evening snack or a part of nice continental dinner.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We are all down with a bad cold, throat pain and what not;
but I made this cake nonetheless and served it with some delicious hot Tomato
Soup with croutons and spicy fried chicken. We enjoyed it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Oh and the best news, it tastes better the next day! So bake
and store in your refrigerator and cut a few slices when you are hungry!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">250 grams Plain Flour<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 tablespoon Baking Powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">150 grams Cheese, cut into small pieces <i>(refer notes)<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">80 grams Cashewnuts; roughly chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">100 grams Red and Yellow Bell Peppers; finely chopped <i>(refer notes)<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3 to 4 Red Onions; finely sliced</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">4 Eggs</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">150 ml Olive oil</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">100 ml Milk</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">50 grams Plain Yoghurt</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 teaspoon Salt</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Freshly-ground/milled Black Pepper (as per spice
tolerance)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Coriander leaves; finely chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://culinaryexperimentsofanamateur.blogspot.in/search/label/Bread">Caramelize</a> the sliced onions and keep aside. <i>(please refer to the my Pizza recipe for more details on caramelizing onions)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/ and line a loaf tin measuring
22x11cm/8½x4¼inch across the top and 6cm/2½inch deep with baking paper.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, cheese,
cashewnuts, bell peppers and caramelized onions.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until fluffy and pale in
color. Then gradually whisk in the oil, milk and yoghurt. Season with the salt
and black pepper.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Fold the flour mixture into the whisked eggs. Try not to
overbeat the mixture as this will make the end result tough. (it is better to
undermix)<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Pour the batter into the prepared tin. Sprinkle on top with
fresh coriander leaves.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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the centre of the cake comes out clean. (when I say clean knife, please ignore
if melted cheese comes on it, that does not mean it is not cooked. If uncooked
batter appears on the knife, it needs further cooking.)<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. You can use any kind of cheese. I used a mixture of
grated cheddar, mozzarella and normal cheese cubes. Also I added a little
lesser than mentioned in the recipe. You can even goat’s cheese to make it
healthier.<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. If you do not have red and yellow bell pepper, you can
always use green bell peppers. The original recipe uses a combination of
cheese, pistachios and prunes. So be creative when it comes to the filling.<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Recipe Source: </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Rachel Khoo’s “The Little <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Paris</st1:place></st1:city> Kitchen: Cooking with Rachel Khoo”</span></i></div>
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Donna Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05013768304861784202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3478582844317816978.post-74492124491128009392014-02-14T16:57:00.000+05:302014-02-14T16:57:31.492+05:30For Love's Sake... Indonesian Noodles with Chicken and Shrimp<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have to tell you I have an intense carnal love
for noodles. Out of the blue, an image, an image of me twirling noodles with a
fork (I wish I could say chopsticks and show off, but I have no clue how to use
it!) pops into my mind and refuses to budge. There are times when I crave these
thready, slurpy satisfaction. My love began during my childhood when my mom would
cook up delicious home-style Chinese Noodles almost every week. I loved it and
I pigged out. I was happy at the end of a huge bowl of those flat thready
stuff! :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It is Valentine's Day today and I have for you a
special recipe for the occasion which will dazzle your significant other! The
dish I have for you is a spicy Indonesian Noodles with Chicken and Shrimp which
trumps everything. Super easy to put together and just delicious. Most of the
ingredients I have used today can be found in anybody's kitchen.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This dish is not the pump your adrenalin, let's go skydiving
kind you want to share with your Valentine. Nor is it a one that says, you are
sooooo awesome and I will die, just die, without seeing you every moment of the
day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It is however a one that you want to put on the table,
for supper after a whole day’s work, look at your partner and just smile.
Because, the sparkle in your eyes is saying so much.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This Valentine’s Day, I decided to showcase this sumptuous Indonesian
style Chinese Noodle dish which is not only tasty but a soul satisfying dish.
For those of you who plan to have a quiet day at home and haven’t decided what
to make this Valentine’s Day, here is the perfect one pot meal for your loved
one and you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">While I go enjoy my rest of the day with the hubby and
little munchkin, I wish you a good day too. Happy Valentine’s Day once again :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">280 grams Egg Noodles</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">350 grams boneless Chicken Breasts; cut into bite size cubes</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Scallions or Spring onions</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">5 to 6 Garlic cloves; crushed</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">80 to 90 grams of Pak Choi; cut into quarters <i>(refer notes)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">5 to 6 Dry Red chillies; coarsely crushed <i>(refer notes)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">100 grams raw Shrimp; cleaned and de-veined</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3/4 teaspoon Sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 1/2 tablespoon Vegetable/Chicken/Beef stock</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Cilantro or Coriander leaves; to garnish</span></div>
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to the packet instructions and drain well. (coat noodles with oil to prevent
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chicken cubes and stir-fry for a few minutes or until chicken turns golden
brown and is cooked through.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Add the scallions, onions and garlic and fry for a few
minutes. Now add the pak choi, green chili, crushed red chili and ginger and
fry for a few minutes. Add the fresh shrimp and fry for a few minutes till
shrimp is cooked through. (you can even cover and cook if needed) Sprinkle over
the sugar, soy sauce, stock and season with salt and pepper. Mix in the noodles
and heat, stirring, until steaming hot.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. You can also use fresh spinach leaves instead of pak
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. The chili flakes lifts the dish to a whole new level.
FYI, this dish is spicy, so feel free to reduce the quantity of chili used in
the recipe if it doesn’t suit your palate and stomach!</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Recipe Courtesy: Food
Lovers Chicken (tweaked the original recipe to use our local produce and
ingredients and tasted awesome)</span></i></div>
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Donna Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05013768304861784202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3478582844317816978.post-78951131355806868692014-02-06T19:06:00.000+05:302014-02-06T19:06:15.609+05:30Kashmiri Style Chicken Curry<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hello February! I can't believe you are already here!
January was such a whirlwind with most of the month packed with family visiting
from far, get togethers and wedding celebrations and what not…! :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have not posted anything since a long time. Though I wanted
to; just that fitting that into my schedule is a task! I have resolved
innumerable times that I will not procrastinate... I will be regular... but
things just never work as planned in my life, especially when this food blog is
concerned. Though I did find a little time to do a quick post containing easy
and healthy breakfast ideas for babies and toddlers and I hope these recipes
help all those supermoms out there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">February is also a very happy month for me. Why?! Well
there are a couple of reasons. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>First</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>being, my recipe for<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b><i><a href="http://kidsdirectorybangalore.in/2014/01/31/homemade-baked-chicken-nuggets-give-your-kid-one-and-hell-come-running-back-asking-for-more/"><span style="color: #990000;">Home-made Baked Chicken Nuggets</span></a></i></b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>was featured in the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>‘Recipe of the Week’</i><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>section of<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Kids Directory</b>. It definitely
was a happy moment for me. For those of you who haven’t come across Kids
Directory, here is a peek into what it’s all about:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Kids Directory is an online and offline guide
catering to<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Bangalore</st1:place></st1:city><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>families.
It is an excellent resource directory solely dedicated to helping parents in<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Bangalore</st1:place></st1:city><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>identify various resources and
businesses that can be of benefit to their families.</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">They provide a wide range of information about
schools, camps, childcares, products & services for children, retail
stores, lessons, afterschool activities, family friendly events and restaurants
in Bangalore, party planning, and a lot more. And what’s best, their
publications are available for pick up at various locations spread across<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Bangalore</st1:place></st1:city><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>for<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>FREE!</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Yes, Mommies and Daddies, for free and
they sure are valuable resources for us parents.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">For
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<a href="http://kidsdirectorybangalore.in/"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">http://kidsdirectorybangalore.in/</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; text-decoration: none;">Here is the link to my Recipe Feature in their Online publication:</span></div>
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<a href="http://kidsdirectorybangalore.in/2014/01/31/homemade-baked-chicken-nuggets-give-your-kid-one-and-hell-come-running-back-asking-for-more/"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">http://kidsdirectorybangalore.in/2014/01/31/homemade-baked-chicken-nuggets-give-your-kid-one-and-hell-come-running-back-asking-for-more/</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The <b>Second</b> reason
for my joy is today’s post is my hundredth recipe post on my blog. So here I
present my hundredth post with this awesome Kashmiri Style Chicken Curry. I
have mostly covered food from Kerala, where I come from, however, making it a
repertoire from around the world has been and still is my goal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am so happy you kept me company by encouraging,
complimenting, flattering and just showing up. Without your support it would
not have been such a great experience. Heartfelt thanks to my dearest family
and friends who stood by me and pushed me to make this blog happen. And of
course a big tight bear hug to the two most awesome people in my life, <b><i>my Husband
R– my bestie and my favorite little one year old – my Daughter M</i></b>. Love
you both to bits. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So today I'm doing a quick post, about a delicious dish I
found in a magazine the other day. I just randomly picked up this magazine,
flipped through the pages and found this simple chicken recipe and decided to
give it a try.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This dish is a good, down-to-earth and homey style chicken
preparation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">What I love about this recipe, besides it being a breeze to
make, is that everything about it shouts out <st1:place w:st="on">KASHMIR</st1:place>
in capital letters. The aromatic spices, onion and thick tomato gravy clubbed
with the rich taste of cashewnuts and raisins cannot get more Kashmiri.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This scrumptious chicken curry paired with a simple pilaf,
plain steamed rice or rotis is one of the simplest and tastiest meals you can
make. It can be served as a whole meal or added to the table as part of a more
elaborate spread especially when you have a house full of hungry family and
friends.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Let me just stop going on about it and get to the
recipe. Hope you enjoy your ride to <st1:place w:st="on">Kashmir</st1:place>
with me!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 kg Chicken; cleaned & cut into medium size pieces<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 big size Red Onion; finely chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 teaspoon Ginger; finely chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 teaspoon Garlic; finely chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons of Kashmiri Chili powder (adjust as per
spice tolerance)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 teaspoon Coriander powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Salt; to taste</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Refined Oil</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 to 2 Cardamom pods</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">4 to 5 teaspoons of Cashewnuts; fried & kept aside</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 to 1 1/2 tablespoon Raisins; fried & kept aside</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Generous amount of Coriander leaves; finely chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Grind together onion, ginger, garlic, chili, turmeric and
coriander powders along with salt to a smooth paste. Marinate the chicken
pieces with the ground paste and keep aside.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Heat oil in a wok and fry the spices. (cardamom, cloves and
cinnamon) till raw smell disappears. Add the sliced onions and sauté till
onions turn light brown. Now add the marinated chicken into it and sauté till
pink color of chicken goes away.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Once the chicken is sautéed well, add the chopped
tomatoes and stir well. Pour enough water into this and combine well. Check for
salt at this time and add if necessary. Once this comes to a boil, turn down
the heat to a gentle sim and cover and cook the curry till the chicken is
cooked through and gravy has reduced. (this curry has a semi-thick consistency)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Once the gravy is nice and thick, switch off flame and add
the fried cashewnuts, raisins and lots of fresh coriander leaves.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Voila! Chicken curry is ready, get ready to devour! </span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Recipe Courtesy:
Vanitha</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It’s so easy to feel frustrated when food you
have spent time making is simply refused. Eating habits and tastes are formed
from an early age, so a variety of foods is very important from the outset. Not
only is this important to help avoid fussiness, but is important in giving them
a balanced healthy diet that provides the nutrients they need.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have an active 1 year old daughter who is a
fussy eater too. But the day she turned one, I started giving her everything we
eat with a close check on spice and salt. And what really helped me is setting
meal plans for the week. Planning a menu at the beginning of the week will not
only save you time and money, but will also allow you to plan a delicious
variety of meals that the whole family can enjoy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Breakfast is an integral part of a child’s
diet. It does not need to be heavy but more essentially needs to be nutritious
and well balanced.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Below are a wide variety of breakfast ideas that your
toddler will love. Easy peasy, home-cooked, yummylicious recipes. So go ahead
and create delicious meals for your precious babies.</span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. Below are mostly ideas to
help you make normal everyday food interesting. These recipes are mostly tweaks
or quick fixes that are interesting and fun for your toddler.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. A few recipes can be used even before your baby has turned one. But
you are the best judge, alter the recipes to suit your baby’s age and
preference.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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it. Restrict the use of excessive additives in your baby’s food. Salt and Sugar
may be added to your baby’s food only after one year.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. Dosa<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 cup Idli Rice<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 cup Urad dal (whole)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of Beaten Rice or Poha (red or white)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A few Fenugreek seeds or a pinch of fenugreek powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Salt; to taste</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Wash and clean the rice, dal, poha and fenugreek seeds (if
you are using fenugreek powder, just add it before grinding) and soak in water
for atleast 5 to 6 hours. (I usually soak it overnight)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Grind the soaked ingredients in a mixer-grinder or wet
grinder till smooth. Leave to rise for a few hours.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Before making the dosas, add enough salt and mix well. Pour
ladlefuls of batter on a hot tawa or non-stick dosa pan and spread in a
circular motion till nice and thin. When crisp and brown, take off from pan and
serve warm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here are a few ways to make Dosa more interesting for
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. Crispy Dosa with ghee smeared inside and a sprinkling of
sugar or honey on top.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. Dosa with grated veggies and freshly chopped coriander
inside. <i>(veggies like carrot, beetroot
etc…)<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3. Dosa with grated cheese.<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">4. Dosa with cheese and grated veggies inside.<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">5. Dosa with fresh fruit. <i>(you can use fruits like finely chopped strawberries, fresh ripe
mangoes, mashed ripe bananas, etc… the options are endless)<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">6. Dosa with home-made fresh fruit compote. <i>Here is an easy recipe for fruit compote: (no
specific measurements are given, just an idea of the ingredients and the basic
method to prepare this)<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Fresh fruit <i>(you can
use strawberries, peaches, plums, blueberries, raspberries, pineapples,
apricots, apples etc… You can also try a combination of one or more fruits to
make the compote)<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Brown Sugar or fresh applesauce as sweetener</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Cold Butter (optional)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In a large bowl, mix the fresh fruit and vanilla
extract till combined well. Pour this fruit mixture into a greased baking dish.
Sprinkle brown sugar all over and finally add chips of cold butter on top.
(don’t overdo the butter, just a little here and there will do, this helps to
keep the fruit moist) Cover and bake for a few minutes till fruit is soft or
until the mixture is bubbly. Serve warm or cool.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 cup Wheat Flour<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Water</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Mix all the ingredients with enough water to make a batter.
(consistency similar to a pancake)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Pour ladlefuls of batter on to a hot tawa or non-stick pan
greased with oil. Drizzle with oil on the sides of the dosa. Flip the dosa when
one side is cooked and cook for a few seconds.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Serve warm.</span></div>
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sugar or honey on top.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. Wheat Dosa with grated veggies and freshly chopped
coriander. <i>(veggies like carrot, beetroot
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mangoes, mashed ripe bananas, etc… the options are endless)<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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fruit compote. </span><i>(refer above pages for
recipe for fruit compote)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 Cup Rice Flour</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 cup onion; finely chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 green chilli; finely chopped (adjust as per spice
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 teaspoon cumin seeds</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 teaspoon crushed black pepper (adjust as per spice
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In a large bowl combine the Semolina, flours and salt. Stir
2 cups of water to make a thick batter. Allow the batter to rest for about 10
minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Stir in the remaining ingredients except the oil/ghee.
Combine well. Finally add more water to the batter to make it of thin pouring
consistency. It is thinner than the pancake/dosa batter. (when the batter is
thin, it spreads like wild on a heated skillet, producing holes in the dosa and
making it crisp)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Heat an iron skillet or a non-stick pan on high heat. Make
sure the skillet is very hot. Pour a ladle of the batter in a circular motion
starting from the outer edges. The batter will flow towards the centre. Fill in
the batter where there are gaps. Although allow the dosa to have a few holes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Turn the heat to medium, if you want a nice crisp dosa. The
slower it cooks, the crispier it gets.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Drizzle oil or ghee around the dosa and allow it to cook for
2-3 minutes on medium heat. Once cooked turn it over and allow to cook for
another minute. At this stage the dosa will be thin and crisp, with one side
golden brown in colour. Remove the dosa off the pan and fold from both sides. Repeat
to make the remaining dosas.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Serve warm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Idli is a healthy and great breakfast for your little ones.
While Plain Idli is great, you can be innovative with it and make these really
exciting for your toddler.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 cup Idli Rice<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 cup Urad dal (whole)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 1/2 to 2 tablespoon Beaten Rice or Poha (red or white)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Salt</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Wash and clean the rice, dal and poha and soak in water for
atleast 5 to 6 hours. <i>(I usually soak it
overnight)<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Grind the soaked ingredients in a mixer-grinder or wet
grinder till smooth. Leave to rise for a few hours.<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Before making the Idli, add enough salt and mix well. Pour
ladlefuls of batter into greased Idli moulds (pour just enough to fill the
mould) and place in pressure cooker. Cover and steam (do not use the cooker
weight) till a high steam appears. After a minute, turn the flame to a gentle
sim and continue to steam for 7 to 8 minutes or till done.<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Unmould the hot fluffy idlis onto a serving plate. Serve
warm.<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Variations:</b><i><o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here is how you can
get creative with this simple recipe, you kids will love it:<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. Idli crumbled up and mixed with a little milk and sugar.
(sugar is optional)<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. Idli with pureed veggies: <i>Cook the veggie till done. Puree in a blender. Add this to idli batter
and prepare Idli. (you can use veggies like carrot, beetroot, spinach,
coriander leaves etc…)<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3. Idli with grated veggies: <i>Pour ladlefuls of batter into the mould. Grate veggie on top of each
idli and steam in pressure cooker till done.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">4. Idli with grated cheese, veggies and coriander leaves.<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">5. Idli served with Fresh Fruit Compote <i>(refer above for recipe)<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">6. Idli and honey.<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">7. Mini Idlis soaked in Sambar<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">8. Idli Upma<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">9. Idli, Coconut chutney and honey: Cut up idli into
cubes or use mini idlis. Pour the chutney and add sugar. Mix till combined well
and serve warm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>5. Vegetable Rava Upma</b><i><o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 cup semolina/rava/sooji<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 large onion; finely chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">An inch piece of grated ginger</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 green chilli; finely chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Curry leaves; finely chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 carrot; peeled and finely diced</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">10 to 12 beans; finely chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 teaspoon mustard seeds</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 teaspoon urad dal</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 teaspoon asafoetida</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Oil for cooking</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ghee</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Juice from one lemon</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Salt; to taste</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 teaspoon sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Steam the carrots and beans and set aside. In a sauce pan;
boil 3 cups of water along with salt and a dash of sugar and set aside.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan on medium heat; add mustard
seeds, urad dal and allow it to crackle. Stir in the onions, ginger,
asafoetida, curry leaves and green chilles and sauté until onions are tender.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Stir in the semolina and roast along with the onion mixture
until you get the light roasted aroma and not letting it brown. Gradually pour
the hot water into the above mixture and continue to stir in the process. Turn
the heat to low, cover the pan and allow the Rava Upma to cook and steam in the
heat. Keep stirring occasionally to avoid lumps. This will take about 10
minutes. Finally stir in the ghee, steamed vegetables and lemon juice and sauté
for a couple of minutes on low heat until all the ingredients are combined
well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Serve the Vegetable Rava Upma warm to make a wholesome
complete breakfast.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Variations:</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. Plain Upma (without veggies) served warm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. Plain Upma (without veggies) mixed with bananas.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">6. Millet Upma<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ingredients<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 cup Foxtail Millet (you can use a mix of millets or just
one variety as well)<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 large size Red Onion; finely chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 cup Carrots; finely chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 cup Green Beans; finely chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 cup Cauliflower florets</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">5-6 Curry leaves; finely chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 teaspoon grated Ginger</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 green chillies; finely chopped (optional)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Oil</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ghee</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 tablespoons of freshly chopped Coriander leaves</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Salt; to taste</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Method</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Steam carrots, beans and cauliflower with a little salt and
set aside.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Heat oil in a medium size sauce pan that has a light fitting
lid; add mustards seeds, cumin seeds and allow them to crackle. Add the chopped
onions, curry leaves and sauté until the onions are tender and the color
changes to light pink. Add turmeric powder, green chillies, millet and salt.
Stir for about a minute on medium heat until you get a roasted aroma of the
roasted millet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Add 2-1/2 cups of water to the above mixture and cover the
pan with a lid. Turn the heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes until all
the water has been absorbed by the millet and feels cooked and looks grainy. If
uncooked, sprinkle more water and simmer a little longer. Once done turn off
the heat and allow the mixture to sit covered for 5 minutes. Gently stir in the
steamed vegetables, the ghee and coriander leaves until well combined.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Serve hot/warm.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Notes: You can
alternatively cook the entire thing in a pressure cooker for about 3 whistles.
Once the pressure releases completely, you can stir in the vegetables and
serve.</span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">7. Broken Wheat Upma<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ingredients<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 cup Broken/Cracked Wheat<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 cup Red Onions; finely chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 cup Carrots; finely chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 cup Green Beans; finely chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 cup Cauliflower florets</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 teaspoon Mustard eeds</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">5-6 Curry leaves; finely chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 teaspoon grated Ginger</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1-1/2 teaspoon Green Chili; finely chopped (optional)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Oil</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ghee</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 tablespoons of freshly chopped Coriander leaves</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Salt; to taste</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Method</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Steam the carrots, beans and cauliflower with a little salt
and set aside. Heat oil in a medium size sauce pan that has a light fitting
lid; add mustards seeds, cumin seeds and allow them to crackle. Add the chopped
onions, curry leaves and sauté until the onions are tender and the color
changes to light pink.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Add turmeric powder, asafoetida, green chillies, broken
wheat and salt. Stir for about a minute on medium heat until you get a roasted
aroma of the broken wheat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Add 1½ cups of water to the above mixture and cover the pan
with a lid. Turn the heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes until all the
water has been absorbed by the wheat and feels cooked and looks grainy. If
uncooked, sprinkle more water and simmer a little longer. Once done turn off
the heat and allow the mixture to sit covered for 5 minutes. Gently stir in the
steamed vegetables, the ghee and coriander leaves until well combined.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Serve the delicious Broken Wheat Upma hot/warm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. Serve Broken Wheat Upma warm with sliced bananas.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">8. Broken Barley Upma<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ingredients<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 cup Barley Grits or Broken Barley<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 1/2 cups Water</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 large Red onion; finely chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 teaspoon grated Ginger</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 Green Chilies; finely chopped (optional)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 cup of Carrot; diced small</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 cup of Green Beans; finely chopped </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 cup Green Peas; steamed</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 Tomato; chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Oil</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 teaspoon Mustard seeds</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 tablespoon half broken White Urad dal</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Salt; to taste</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Juice of 1 lemon</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Coriander Leaves; to Garnish</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Method</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Heat the oil in a pressure cooker or a pan on medium heat.
Add the mustard seeds and allow it to crackle. Once it crackles add in the
split urad dal. Sauté for a few minutes until the dal gets roasted. Once
roasted add chopped onions, ginger, green chilies and saute till onion turns
translucent. Add carrots, beans, peas and let it all cook for a minute or two
stirring in between.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now add the barley grits and mix well for few minutes. Keep
stirring else barley may stick to the cooker or pan's bottom. Pour in the 1 1/2
cups of water. Stir in the salt and tomatoes and give the mixture a good stir. Cover
the pressure cooker or the pan and allow the upma cook in medium flame till 2
whistles come. If you are cooking it in a pan, then cook until all the water is
absorbed stirring occasionally.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Take the pressure cooker off the heat and let the
cooker rest for some time before opening the lid. And if you are cooking it in
a pan, once all the water is absorbed allow the upma to rest in the covered pan
for about 10 minutes. The heat in the pan and the cooker helps the upma cook evenly.
Open the lid and add in lemon juice and coriander leaves. Mix well and serve
hot/warm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 slices of fresh Brown Bread</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 Egg; beaten</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 tablespoon of Milk</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Pour the milk into the beaten egg and stir well. Melt butter
in a non-stick pan. Dip each of slice of bread in the egg mixture and place on
the pan. When one side has turned golden brown, flip over to the other side and
cook till done.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Serve warm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. French Toast served with Honey.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. Cinnamon French Toast.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3. French toast served with Fruit Compote or Fresh Fruit
Preserve. (refer above pages for recipe for Fruit Compote)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">4. French Toast and Mashed Bananas Sandwiches.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">5. Savory French Toast: You can be creative here. You may
use different kinds of veggies, cheese, onions, coriander leaves or other
herbs, shredded chicken, flaked fish etc…. Use whatever you have in your
pantry)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">6. French Toast with Cream Cheese.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 Eggs<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Grated Cheese</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 cup shredded Chicken</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A pinch of Paprika or Kashmiri Chili powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Onions</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Basil leaves or any fresh herbs</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Chop onions and sauté in butter until caramelized. Add
chicken, and throw in basil or any herb of your choice. Once cooked through,
add the onion and chicken mix to a baking dish or ramekin. Sprinkle cheese on
top. Whip eggs, add salt, and pour to fill the ramekin. Bake at 190c for 20 minutes.
Sprinkle paprika or Kashmiri Chili powder on top and serve warm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. You can be very very creative with this recipe. You
can add absolutely anything; flaked fish, mixed veggies, any kind of minced
meat, potatoes etc…</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">11. Pancakes<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 cup All Purpose flour or Whole Wheat flour<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 cup Milk</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 Egg</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 1/2 teaspoons of Baking powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 teaspoon of Salt</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 1/2 tablespoon of Sugar (optional)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 or tablespoon of Oil</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Whip eggs in milk and mix well. Stir in oil, baking powder,
sugar and salt. Add flour all at once and mix till smooth. (get rid of any
lumps)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Heat a non-stick pan and add oil or butter to it. Pour 1/4
cup of batter on the pan and cook till one side has turned a light brown. Flip
over the pancake gently and cook till done.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Serve warm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. Pancakes served with Honey, Maple syrup etc…</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. Pancakes served with Fresh Fruit Compote (refer above
pages for recipe for Fresh Fruit Compote)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3. Fruity Pancakes: Chop up any fresh fruit into the pancake
batter and mix well. Use this to make delicious fruity pancakes. You can use
any fresh fruit like strawberries, apples, blueberries, peaches, pineapple etc…</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">4. Savory Vegetable Pancakes: Grate veggies of your choice
(veggies like carrot, beetroot, coriander leaves etc…) and add it to pancake
batter and mix well. Use this mix to prepare healthy and wholesome vegetable
pancakes for your little ones.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">5. Pancakes served with Caramelized Bananas: Heat a
pan and add a few tablepoons of brown sugar to it. Let it melt and bubble up.
Switch off flame and add round slices of ripe banana into it and toss till
sugar coats the bananas.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Serve warm with Pancakes.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">12. Savory Broken
Wheat Oatmeal Pancakes<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 tablespoons Onion; finely chopped<br />
1 cup fine Broken Wheat <i>(looks a little
coarser than semolina, but light brown- called as bansi rawa sometimes in
indian stores)</i><br />
1/2 cup Oats <i>(you can use steel cut/rolled
oats or instant oats)</i><br />
1 cup Yoghurt<br />
1 teaspoon Baking powder<br />
Salt; to taste<br />
Butter and Vegetable oil<br />
Green chillies; finely chopped <i>(optional)</i><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Combine the broken wheat, oatmeal, yogurt and salt in a bowl
along with 2 cups of water. Cover and allow it to soak and rest for 30 minutes.
Stir in the baking powder and onions into the above wheat mixture until
well combined.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Heat a 8 inch pan over medium heat and melt 1/2 tablespoon
butter or 1/2 tablespoon oil in the pan. When the butter is hot (not smoking),
lower the heat to medium-low and drop one heaping soup spoon of batter into the
pan. Cook the pancake about 2 minutes on each side, until browned and cooked.
Continue with remaining pancakes and serve warm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Alternatives, you could make tiny 1 inch appetizers with
this batter and serve. These remain soft and warm well in the oven even after
they are cooked without getting brittle. If you happen to warm in the oven,
just make sure to cover with aluminum foil so they don’t dry out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. You could add grated zucchini, carrot, beetroot, corn,
spinach, basil or any other herb to make it extra nutritious.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">13. Healthy Vegetable
Multigrain Pancakes<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 cup All purpose flour<br />
1/4 cup Whole Wheat flour<br />
1/2 cup of Ragi flour<br />
1/4 teaspoon Pepper<br />
Salt; to taste<br />
1/2 teaspoon Baking powder<br />
1/2 cup Milk<br />
1 Egg<br />
1 small Capsicum; finely chopped<br />
1 medium size Carrot; grated<br />
1/2 cup Cabbage; finely sliced<br />
1/2 cup Zucchini; grated<br />
2 Green Onions; finely chopped<br />
Oil<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In a mixing bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder,
salt, and pepper.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In another bowl, beat together the egg and milk, toss into
the bowl of vegetables, and stir. Add this to the flour mixture and stir until
well combined.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Spoon the
batter onto the pan like you would do pancakes. When one side turns golden
brown, flip over to the other side until golden brown. Proceed the same way
with the remaining pancakes.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Serve the Vegetable Multigrain Pancakes warm.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">14. Banana Pancakes<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ingredients for the
Pancakes<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour<br />
1/4 cup sugar<br />
1 cup milk <i>(or water)</i><br />
2 eggs<br />
Butter for greasing<br />
Berries of your choice (for topping)<br />
Maple syrup<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ingredients for the Banana
Filling<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">6 bananas; peeled and sliced<br />
4 tablespoons melted butter<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sift flour into a bowl and add eggs, milk (or water), and
sugar. Mix and beat well and set aside.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Heat melted butter in a pan, add the bananas, toss until
coated, and cook over medium heat until the bananas start to soften and brown.
Make sure not to overcook the bananas. Dish out and set aside.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Melt a little butter in a non-stick frying pan and
pour the pancake mixture into the pan and cook over medium heat until the
underside is golden. Turn the pancake over and cook the other side. Transfer to
a plate and fill the pancake with the banana. Fold the pancake over to enclose
and top it with some berries. Drizzle maple syrup on the pancake before
serving.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">15. Kanda Poha<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">300 grams Beaten Rice (aka Avalakki or Pohe)<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 large size Red Onion; finely chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 medium size Green Chilli, slit lengthwise (optional)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">6-8 Curry leaves</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 tablespoon Cumin seeds</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 teaspoon turmeric powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 tablespoons Oil</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 teaspoon Sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Salt; to taste</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Coriander leaves; finely chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Lime or Lemon, 1 wedge per serving (adjust as per taste preference)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Heat the oil in a large shallow pan. When oil is hot, throw
in the cumin seeds. When they splutter, add the chili and the curry leaves. Add
onions and cook till light pink or brown on a medium flame. Now add turmeric
powder and mix well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In the meanwhile, wash the beaten rice and leave them to
drain in a sieve. (The trick is to ensure they are still damp but not dripping
when they are added into the pan.) Once the onions are cooked, add in the
beaten rice and mix well. Season with enough salt. Add sugar, chopped coriander
and a squeeze of lime. Toss till everything is combined well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. Poha served with fresh Curds/Yoghurt.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2. </span>You can also
add cooked veggies like potatoes, carrot, green beans etc… to make it more
wholesome.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">16. Mashed Potato
Salad Sammies<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ingredients for the
Mashed Potato Salad<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">5 Medium size Potatoes; boiled<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 Egg; boiled and finely chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 a Red Onion; finely chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 Green Chili; seeds taken out and finely chopped (optional)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Any Herb of your choice [you can use parsely, dill leaves
etc…] (optional)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 tablespoon Mayonnaise or a little Milk</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 teaspoon Mustard</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Cracked Pepper</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Salt; to taste</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A few slices of soft Brown Bread</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Butter</span></div>
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Mashed Potato Salad</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Add the boiled potatoes, mayonnaise (or milk), mustard,
pepper and salt into a food processor and give it all a good whizz. Once all
the ingredients have been mashed well, tip this mix into a wide bowl. Throw in
the chopped egg, green chillies, onion and herbs and mix well. Check for salt
and add more if necessary.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Chill in the refrigerator for a few hours.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Butter two slices of bread lightly. Slather on the chilled
mashed potatoes onto one slice and cover with the other slice of bread. Your
tasty potato sandwich is ready…. Munch away!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. You can also have these sandwiches warm. For this
do not chill the mashed potatoes. Lightly butter the bread slices and toast
them on a pan. Spread the mashed potato on these slices and serve warm.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">17. Coconut Crepes<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ingredients for the
Crepes<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 1/2 cups All Purpose flour OR Wheat flour<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 1/2 cups Milk</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 Egg; beaten</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 tablespoons Sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Salt; to taste</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Water; as required</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 cups of Grated Coconut</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3 Cardamom pods; deseeded and powdered</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 tablespoons Ghee</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">6 tablespoons Sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Mix together all purpose flour, eggs, salt, sugar and water
and make a thin batter. Heat a non-stick pan/thava and pour the batter and
spread it. Cook for a few minutes on one side and then flip over. Prepare
pancakes like this with the remaining batter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Heat ghee in a pan and add coconut, crushed cardamom and
sugar and mix well. Cook till the mixture becomes soft and juicy. Place the
filling in the pancakes and roll it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Serve hot/warm with honey.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">18. Basil Olive
Muffins<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 Egg<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 cup Oil</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 cup Milk</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 1/2 cups Flour</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/3 cup Grated Cheese</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 teaspoons of Baking powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 teaspoon Salt</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A handful of chopped Olives</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 tablespoons of Basil leaves</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Beat egg until foamy in a small mixing bowl. Beat in oil and
milk. Add cheese.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In a separate bowl, sift together all the dry ingredients.
Stir in olives and basil. Make a well in the center and pour in liquid
ingredients. Mix together with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened; no
more than 25 to 30 strokes. Batter will be lumpy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Using an ice-cream scoop, fill the cups. This will measure
your batter equally for each muffin. Fill each muffin cup slightly more than
half full. Sprinkle a little sugar on top for a little crunch.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and muffins test
done with a toothpick. Loosen with spatula and turn out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Serve warm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You can add pretty much anything into this muffin and
your kids are sure to love this.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">19. Finger Millet
Chocolate Pudding<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 cup Finger Millet/Ragi flour<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 tablespoons <st1:place w:st="on">Cocoa</st1:place> powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 cup Jaggery</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 cups Milk (or 1 cup milk and 1 cup water)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 teaspoon Cardamom powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3 tablespoon chopped Nuts</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Mix Ragi , <st1:place w:st="on">Cocoa</st1:place> powder and
milk thoroughly and pour it into a heavy bottom cooking vessel. Keep stirring,
make sure there are no lumps. Add more water or milk to get the right consistency
and keep cooking this for around 10 minutes. Add jaggery and stir for another 5
minutes. Add cardamom and chopped nuts. Cook till the porridge starts to
thicken.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You can make it really thick so you can cut out pieces like
halwa. Or make it semi thick and eat like a pudding. If you want halwa, grease
a plate with little ghee and pour the mix into it. Cut into pieces when cooled.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Else pour into pudding cups and enjoy as breakfast pudding.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">20. Grilled Fish
Sammies<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A few slices of Bread<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Butter</span></div>
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Filling</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Fish (Seer fish) - 7 to 8 pcs</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Lime - 2 tbsp</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ginger - a small piece</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Salt - to taste</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Water - 1/2 to 3/4 cup</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Garlic (crushed) - 3 to 4 cloves</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Big Onion (chopped fine) - 1</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Green chillies - 1 (optional)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Tomato (chopped fine) - 1 (big)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Pepper powder - 1 tsp (I add more. You can add as per your
spice tolerance)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Cream Cheese (Cheese spread) - 4 tbsp (you can add or reduce
as you like)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Oil</span></div>
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Filling</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Cook the fish with Lime juice/vinegar, ginger, salt and
water until done. Throw away the piece of ginger and leave to
cool. Once cooled, flake the fish pieces into tiny bits and keep aside.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Heat oil in a wok. Add garlic, green chillies and onions and
saut'e till onions turn light brown. Then add tomato and saut'e for about 2
minutes. Add the flaked fish pieces along with pepper and salt and combine with
the other ingredients. Switch off the flame and keep aside.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Method to prepare the
Sandwiches</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Take bread slices and lightly butter them. (optional) Take
the cream cheese in a bowl and gently whisk it. Add the fish mixture into it
and mix. Adjust salt.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Take the buttered bread slices and place them on the
grill, spread the fish and cheese mixture onto it. Place another buttered slice
of bread on top and grill for about 3 to 4 minutes, just to give it that crisp.
And there you have it, Grilled Fish Sammies, ready-to-eat!</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">21. Open Chicken
Sammies<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Chicken breast (cut into cubes) - 250 gms (refer notes)<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Green chilli - 1</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Pepper - 2 tsp</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Salt - to taste</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Big Onion - 2 (medium)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Tomato (finely chopped) - 1 (medium)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Chicken stock - 3 to 4 tbsp</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Bread slices - 8 to 10</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Take a pressure cooker and add chicken pieces along with a
pinch of salt and pepper and a little water into it. Cover and cook till
chicken is tender and juicy. Remove the stock/liquid (you can use this as stock
that has to be added later into it) and keep aside. Shred the chicken pieces
and keep aside.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Heat oil in a pan and add green chilli and onions and saut'e
till onion reduces and turns golden brown. Add finely chopped tomato and saut'e
for a few minutes till tomato becomes soft. Add the shredded chicken along with
pepper and salt and saut'e for a few minutes. Now add chicken stock and stir on
medium flame for a few minutes till all the liquid evaporates. Once done,
switch off flame and keep aside.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Lightly butter the bread slices and toast them on the
griddle or a frying pan. Place the chicken filling on top. Keep warm in a
pre-heated oven. <i>(refer notes)<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Serve warm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. If you don’t have boneless chicken breasts, don’t worry,
you can use chicken with bones. But remember to shred the chicken off the bone.
Either way, it tastes the same.<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. It isn’t necessary to place the sandwiches in the
oven, you can serve it straight from the stove too.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Recipe Courtesy:</b><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">http://www.archanaskitchen.com/<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">http://kuspi.cucumbertown.com/<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">http://rasamalaysia.com/<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Photo Courtesy: google.com</span><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hello everyone! I’m sure all of you are busy preparing for a
fun and happy Diwali. I always stayed in an apartment with loads and loads of
friends. While growing up, Diwali was one of our favorites, crackers, rangolis,
dandiya and of course the best part, delicious treats. There was a whole
variety to choose from, food ranging from chaats, samosas to piping hot baturas
and chole. Yummm….oh how I miss those days. This year we have decided to take
our first road trip with baby M to <st1:city w:st="on">Mysore</st1:city>.
Can’t wait. I’m sure M will love it, she loves gallivanting anyway.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Do share all the delicious dishes you cooked up
specially for Diwali.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You know, I always seem to have a few apples lying around in
my pantry and these days I have them in abundance because my little girl loves
her fruits. And, because of their omnipresence, I end up thinking up ways of
using them. Anyway, of course, I had apples on hand. So, this time I decided to
make something simple with clean flavors and little effort. The assembly was
simple and truthfully low effort. As the apples cook down in the oven, the
whole house (ok, atleast your kitchen if you live in a house rather than an
apartment) smells deliciously warm and inviting.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This delectable sweet addition is something that will
keep you going during the day, be it for an after-run energy boost or a
pick-me-up with coffee or just a little sweet after lunch... Apple Crisp is
packed with the goodness of apples and oats.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I think it's getting to be time to dust the
baking pans and trays and get into the full swing of baking, comfort food and
all that jazz. Diwali is next week! Festival time is always a time to indulge
in good food and most times the food is too rich and fatty. So why not cook up
something sweet and healthy this time. There is nothing like good hearty,
homemade meals... Let's start sweet for the season, shall we?! :) Here is an
Apple Crisp spiced lightly with nutmeg and cinnamon for warmth and with a
good measure of oats to keep the goodness going. This is one of those quick
sweet recipes which is high on taste and can be cooked in a jiffy. This recipe was sent to me by my sister and the minute I caught hold of the recipe, I knew what my next blog post was going to be! :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">8 apples or 8 peaches, peeled</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">
1 1/2 cups brown sugar</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">
1 cup flour</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">
1 cup oats</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">
1 teaspoon cinnamon</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">
1 teaspoon nutmeg</span><br />
1/2 cup cold butter</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 13x9 glass pan. Cut
fruit into slices (removing pit or seeds) and layer in bottom of pan. Mix dry
ingredients in a medium sized bowl and then cut in butter with a pastry cutter
(cut until crumbly). Sprinkle mixture over fruit. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Top
should be browned. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream or just as it is.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Simple Baked goodness coming your way. Enjoy my
special but unconventional sweet for Diwali this year. Happy Diwali guys.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Recipe Courtesy: Sharon, Amazing sister, Lovely
wife and an Excellent mommy to two beautiful kids. Hugs Shan. Love you.</span></i></div>
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Donna Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05013768304861784202noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3478582844317816978.post-78982756717379846292013-10-26T11:05:00.001+05:302013-10-26T11:05:48.775+05:30Creamy Cabbage and Carrot Coleslaw<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Oh today is a happy happy day. My best friend <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Gaya</st1:place></st1:city> gave birth to a healthy baby boy. So
excited and can't wait to hold the cute little bub in my arms. Rajiv and <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Gaya</st1:place></st1:city>, a big hug to all of
you and special kissies to the honey bunch. Today's post is dedicated to you
guys. May your bundle of joy bring you lots and lots of happiness always.</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Coming back to today’s post, a quick dinner is
now the norm in most homes with both husband and wife working and busy through
the day. And though I am a SAHM (Stay At Home Mom), mommy of a very active 11
month old, I always feel completely drained by the end of a day. I really think
the role of a SAHM is highly underestimated! What do you think fellow mommies?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So talking about simple dinners, when it comes to making chapathis,
I truly am a lazy bum! (though the real secret is my chapathis are lousy
....but ..... ssshhhh ...) So I make chapathis every other day and do exciting
and easy meals on other days. Today's dinner was Crumb Coated Baked Chicken,
Cabbage and Carrot Coleslaw and bread. Deliciousness!!!! Of course Garlic bread
should have made it to the table, I didn't have the time or energy to do that. :(
So we settled for bread.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><i>I will be sharing the recipe for the Crumb Coated Baked Chicken
soon, so watch out.</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Today's recipe is the creamy coleslaw I made as a sidekick to the
baked chicken.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Although this dish calls for simple ingredients, the final
creation was incredibly sublime. This recipe for the ever popular coleslaw
offers layers of flavor. The creamy mayonnaise clubbed with the sharpness of
vinegar, good tasting mustard and sweetness of sugar provides a wonderful base
for the dressing, which permeates through the entire salad. This is a sure hit
with the kids if served interestingly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here are a few options (for kids and adults) :<span class="apple-converted-space"> <i>C</i></span><i>oleslaw
doesn't necessarily have to be eaten only with baked/fried chicken. Chuck a
generous bit of slaw into your sandwiches, serve them as dips with your
chips/fries/chicken nuggets, drop them into warm bread cups, or just stick your
hands right into it, gobble as it is and of course don't forget to lick your
fingers :)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Half a head of Cabbage (White, green or Purple or a mix of
everything); shredded or thinly sliced<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 large Carrot; shredded or thinly sliced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 medium size Big Onion; thinly sliced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 & 1/2 to 2 tablespoon of Mayonnaise<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 teaspoon good quality Mustard<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A dash of White Vinegar or Rice Vinegar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 or 2 teaspoon granulated Sugar (optional)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Take a large bowl and add the ingredients listed under <i>"Ingredients for Dressing"</i>
into it. Add just enough water to get a runny dressing. Mix well.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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everything is combined well. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Place in the
refrigerator till cold.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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Add the shredded veggies and toss till all the ingredients are combined well.
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Donna Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05013768304861784202noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3478582844317816978.post-59190493462401979282013-10-15T16:18:00.000+05:302013-10-15T16:18:54.559+05:30Daring Bakers, Say Cheeeese :) Delicious Home-made Pizza<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This pizza is heartfelt. It is all about a salute to finding
the balance between indulgence and healthy and along the making it as made from
scratch as possible. A homemade thin crust pizza topped with shredded spiced chicken,
caramelized onions, mozzarella and cheddar cheese and bell peppers is just the
perfect, yummylicious weekend dinner or even breakfast, I say!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Who doesn’t love pizza! But, alas, things so good are hardly
ever good for you. Now, exactly what about the pizza is bad? Oh, the gallons of
grease, and piles of cheese, you say; all good tasting but sadly artery
clogging stuff. But, what if you could actually control all that to the normal
and acceptable levels? If you could with some extra
effort ensure that a pizza slice is as good-for-you a meal as any other that
you make at home, would you do it? Of course, without compromising on the
flavor etc. etc....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you are willing to go that extra bit, then you are
in for a happy, happy surprise! I made pizza at home. Yes, from scratch. What
else did you expect from me?! The base, the sauce, the toppings, the whole nine
yards. I really would not have even considered making the pizza base at home if
not for browsing some of my favorite food blogs, in particular Sanaa’s </span><b><i>‘Easy
Pizza Dough’</i></b><i> </i>recipe on Cucumbertown.
She makes bread-making sound so easy that I decided to give it a chance. And it
was worth it! Thanks a ton Sanaa. My other inspiration to try out this delish
pizza was a fab baking tray gifted by our loving aunt, Mommy. Mommy is an
excellent cook (though I haven’t tasted her food yet, maybe the next time you
visit us Mommy?) and a beautiful person. The day she gave us the tray I was
determined to cook up something interesting using the same. “Mommy, the tray
was lovely, thanks to you the pizza turned out extremely well”.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have not attempted to make any yeast-bread at home at all.
Until now... Once I set about it, I was really surprised to see how easy it
was. It’s quick to prepare and an excellent <i>on-the-go-meal</i>
option and I assure you it is worth every minute. It made me wonder why I
thought all this was a painful process in the first place. But, well, happily I
have been corrected of my faulty notion. And, from this day forward, I swear to
give any other yeast bread more than a passing shot in my kitchen!</span></div>
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shaped base, topped it up with some delicious stuff and used very less cheese
and hence no grease making it healthy! Simple, rustic and absolutely divine…so
what are you waiting for, go ahead and make this scrumptious pizza for your
family.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It was delicious! So, I can really have it more often than
before and with my own choice of toppings! Yippee! :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 1/4 teaspoon Dry Yeast <i>(refer
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 teaspoon Sugar</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ingredients for the
Pizza Sauce</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">4 large Tomatoes; diced</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">4 cloves of Garlic; finely chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 small/medium size Big Onion; finely chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 tablespoon Tomato paste</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 teaspoon Oregano; fresh or dried (I used dried)<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 teaspoon Basil; fresh or dried (I used dried)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 teaspoon Pepper; freshly milled (adjust as per spice
tolerance)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 teaspoon Paprika</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 1/2 tablespoon Olive Oil</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 to 1 teaspoon Red Chilli flakes <i>(optional)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Salt; to taste</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ingredients for
Caramelized Onions</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3 to 4 large size Big Onions</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 tablespoon Butter</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 teaspoon Sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Salt; to taste</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Apple Cider Vinegar or Water; just enough to soften
the onions </span><i>(refer notes)</i></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ingredients for the
Topping<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I used 250 grams of shredded chicken sautéed with a few
spices like paprika; freshly sliced bell peppers and of course cheese. (a
mixture of mozzarella and cheddar) <i>[Please
refer notes for more ideas]</i><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Method to prepare the
Pizza Base<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Dissolve the dry yeast in 1/4 cup lukewarm water. Let it
rest till slight bubbles form. Now add sugar, stir and keep aside for 4 to 5
minutes or till the mixture turns frothy.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Take a wide mixing bowl and add all the ingredients
(including the dissolved yeast) into it. Combine all the ingredients and gently
knead with fingertips until a slightly sticky dough forms. You don’t have to
work your arm by kneading too much. Just get the dough together. Transfer into
an oiled bowl and turn the dough so the oil coats it. Cover with a damp kitchen
towel and let it rise for about 25 to 30 minutes or until doubled in volume.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Method to prepare the
Pizza Sauce<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Heat the oil in wok and add chopped garlic and onion into
it. Sauté till the onions turn light brown. Throw in the chopped tomatoes,
tomato paste, herbs, salt, pepper, spice powders and chilli flakes (optional) and
sauté till tomatoes turn soft. Cover and cook for a few minutes till tomatoes
turn very soft and mushy and water has evaporated. Cool the mixture and blend
to a smooth puree.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Method to prepare
Caramelized Onions<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Heat butter in a broad pan and when the butter melts add the
onions into it. Add enough salt and sugar and sauté on high heat till onions
turn a lovely golden brown. Stir continuously to avoid onions sticking to pan.
At this time pour cider vinegar or water little by little to soften the onions.
This process is called deglazing. Repeat this process till onions turn soft and
water has completely dried up. (your onions must be a beautiful golden brown
and should be soft and sticky)<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Method to prepare the
Pizza<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Punch down the prepared dough and knead lightly until it forms a
ball. Transfer to a floured surface.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Roll the dough into a circle, rectangle, oval or any
desired shape, flouring it as you go. Once rolled out to desired shape,
transfer the base to a greased baking tray lined with parchment/greaseproof
paper (optional). Slather on some pizza sauce and throw in the shredded
chicken, caramelized onions, bell peppers and grated cheese.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Preheat oven at 100 degree Celsius for 10 minutes. Bake the
pizza in the preheated oven at 200 degree Celsius for about 15 minutes. The
base will turn a lovely golden brown.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sprinkle a pinch of chilli flakes and oregano on top and serve
them hot or warm. Yum yum yum…</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Notes:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. If you are using instant yeast in place of dry yeast,
just throw it directly into the pizza dough while preparing it, so that makes
the process easier. But please don’t go hunting for instant yeast because dry
yeast works out just fine and is not difficult at all. Just takes a few extra
minutes, that’s all.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. You can always use cider vinegar to deglaze your
caramelized onions but I used water and it worked out just fine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3. You can use any topping of your choice. Some yummy options
are sausage (chicken/pork/beef), pepperoni, chicken franks, beef mince,
spinach, basil leaves, sundried tomatoes, mushrooms, jalapeno peppers, fresh
onions and tomatoes, any kind of grilled or prepared leftover chicken from day
before’s dinner or lunch…. Oh the options are too many! Of course cheese goes
without a say, anything is ok I guess, mozzarella, cheddar, goat’s cheese,
feta, anything really.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here are a few links that helped me get going to prepare
this tasty pizza:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Easy Pizza Dough: <a href="http://www.cucumbertown.com/recipes/easy-pizza-dough"><span style="color: black;">http://www.cucumbertown.com/recipes/easy-pizza-dough</span></a></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>How to Quickly Caramelize Onions: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yt_0e72fs9M"><span style="color: black;">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yt_0e72fs9M</span></a></i></span></div>
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Donna Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05013768304861784202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3478582844317816978.post-43233409116697853972013-10-01T17:18:00.004+05:302013-10-01T17:37:51.828+05:30Cereals and Grains for Babies 6 to 12 months<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Mothers are usually
recommended to exclusively breastfeed their babies for the first six
months. After six months, breast milk alone doesn't provide your baby with
enough nutrients, particularly iron, so you will need to gradually introduce
other foods.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Waiting until six
months to introduce your baby to solid food protects her health. It reduces the
chance that she will develop allergies or pick up an infection from
food. When your baby reaches the six month mark, her immune system is stronger
and better equipped to face any germs. However, there are times when your baby
might need to start solid foods sooner. Many experts recommend introducing baby
food between 17 and 26 weeks if your baby is not gaining enough weight or
remains hungry after breast feeding. This is true for all babies including
babies with allergies or premature babies.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The key is to
introduce solid foods one at a time, a new food item every 4 to 5th day.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b><i>You do not need to add sugar
or salt to your baby’s food but it should be nutrient rich.</i></b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>You should wait for your baby to turn
6 to 7 months to introduce gluten, which is mainly found in wheat.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b><i>Dairy milk should not be given
before your baby’s first birthday although small amounts can be added to food
that is being cooked.</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Cereal and
grains should be introduced to babies once they complete six months,
rice, oats, ragi, wheat, barley, quinoa etc are all excellent options. From six
months you can give ordinary cereals such as porridges, both sweet and savory
and a yummy dessert using healthy ingredients once in a while is fine too!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">At around 6-9 months
once your baby has developed a taste for food, you can start to combine flavors
and be a little more adventurous. The below recipes are tasty, wholesome and
are extremely easy to prepare and are sure to be easy winners with your little
ones. These recipes are collected from various sources; Annabel Karmel, Tarla
Dalal and of course friends and family. Enjoy!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><i>Caution: Some recipes
make use of milk and other dairy products as ingredients. Please use this only
on advice of your pediatrician or child’s doctor.</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="" name="OLE_LINK1"></a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3478582844317816978"><b><br />
</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="" name="OLE_LINK2"></a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3478582844317816978"></a><b>1. Ragi Malt<u1:p></u1:p></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Ingredients</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 cup Milk<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 tablespoon Sprouted
Ragi flour<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">4 to 5 Almonds; soaked
overnight (optional)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">4 to 5 Raisins; soaked
overnight (optional)<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>(refer
notes)</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 to 2 teaspoon Grated
Jaggery/Sugar (optional)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A pinch of Cardamom
powder<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Method</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Grind together the
soaked almonds and raisins to a smooth paste.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Boil 3/4 cup milk in a
sauce pan. Into the remaining 1/4 cup of milk, add ragi flour, ground almond
and raisin puree and mix well without any lumps. Add this to the boiling milk
and let it cook for 5-6 minutes or until nice and thick. (or to the consistency
your baby likes) Continuously stir to avoid any lumps.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now switch off flame
and add jaggery/sugar and cardamom powder (if using). Mix well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Serve warm to your
baby.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Notes:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. The addition of
raisins and almonds is optional but this definitely enhances the flavor of the
whole dish. If you are using them to prepare the ragi malt, and if your little
one has been introduced to lumpy foods, you can add a few finely chopped raisins
to this too.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. Remember to mix the
ragi flour with milk before adding it to the boiling milk to avoid lumps.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3. Cook the Ragi mix
over the flame for atleast five minutes so that the raw taste disappears and
the flavor of the porridge is accentuated.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">4. You can add a dash
of ghee while cooking the porridge. Ghee aids in easier digestion of the ragi
which can sometimes be a little heavy on a baby’s stomach; and also enhances
flavor of the porridge.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">5. You need not use a
whole cup of milk for this recipe. You can do half water and half milk too.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">6. You can even make a
savory version of this porridge with lentils and veggies.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">7. If you do not plan
to use cow’s milk to cook the porridge, you could cook this simply with water.
Adjust the consistency with breastmilk or formula to give it more flavor.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>2. Oats and Apple
Porridge</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Ingredients</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 to 3 tablespoons
Oats<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>(refer notes)</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 cup finely chopped
Apple (any sweet eating apple like Royal Gala, Shimla etc.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 teaspoon Butter<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 to 3/4 cup full
fat milk; boiled<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>(refer notes)</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 to 2 teaspoons
grated or powdered Jaggery/Sugar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Method</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Heat butter in a broad
non-stick pan and add the oats into it. Sauté the oats on a low flame for about
two minutes or till the oats turns a light brown in color. Pour in the milk,
chopped apples, and jaggery/sugar and cook on a gentle sim till the porridge
turns thick and the oats is cooked well. (adjust consistency as per baby’s age
and preference; cook for a few more minutes than the laid down cooking time)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Once done, switch off
flame and cool the porridge. Blend to a smooth puree and serve warm or serve as
it is. (pureeing is really not necessary if the oats has been cooked well to a
mashed consistency)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Variations:</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1.<span class="apple-converted-space"><b> </b></span>Plain Oats Porridge with no
fruits.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. Oats cooked with
Apples, Apricots and Pears<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3. Oats cooked with
dry fruits like raisins, almonds, figs, dried apricots etc. (all soaked
overnight and pureed smooth)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">4. Oats and Bananas<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">5. Oats cooked with
Apricots and Bananas<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">6. Savory Oats
porridge with vegetables, coriander and even a few spices once you have
introduced your baby to it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Notes:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. There has always
been debate that Oats is heavy on a baby’s stomach. But each baby is different
and oats is definitely a healthy and filling porridge that your baby is sure to
love. There are different kinds of oats available in the market like Steel cut
Oats or Rolled Oats and Regular Oats. I have always used regular oats for my
baby and she loves it to bits! So go on and don’t worry about cooking this up
for your little munchkin.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. If you do not plan
to use cow’s milk to cook the porridge, you could cook this simply with water.
Adjust the consistency with breastmilk or formula to give it more flavor.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3. Once your baby
grows bigger and is enjoying lumps, do not puree the porridge. Serve as it is.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Make this porridge for
your whole family, it’s delicious and healthy!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>3. Fruity Baby Muesli</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Ingredients</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 & 1/2 tablespoon
Oats<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 cup of sweet
eating Apple; peeled, cored & chopped (Royal Gala; Shimla etc.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 tablespoon ripe
Pears; peeled, cored & chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Water or Milk; enough
to cook the oats<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 teaspoon Raisins;
soaked overnight & finely chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Method</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Heat a pan and add the
oats, chopped apples and pears along with water or milk into it. Cover and cook
for a few minutes over low heat till the oats and fruit is cooked well.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>(refer notes)</i><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Once done, remove from heat and
combine well. (mash with fork if needed) Add the chopped raisins and more fruit
puree if your baby loves it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Notes:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. Fruits can be
cooked depending on baby’s age and preference. If your baby is bigger and is
able to eat fresh fruit without cooking, then go ahead and simply add freshly
chopped apples and pears after the oats is cooked.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>4. Bulgur Wheat
Porridge with Dates</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Ingredients</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 tablespoon Bulgur
Wheat/Broken Wheat/Dalia<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 Dates; deseeded and
coarsely chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 teaspoon grated
Jaggery/Sugar (optional)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3/4 cup full fat Milk;
boiled<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Method</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Take a pressure cooker
and add the bulgur and dates into it. Pour in 1/2 to 3/4 cup of water and cook
upto three whistles on high flame and few more minutes on a low flame. Once the
pressure has released, open the lid and mash the dates with the back of a spoon.
Combine well with the bulgur.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Take a broad non-stick
pan and tip the bulgur-date mixture, milk and jaggery/sugar (optional) into it.
Once the mixture comes to a brisk boil, lower the flame and cook till the
porridge is thick and mashed well. Stir in between to avoid lumps and also to
prevent the porridge from sticking to the pan. (a good non-stick base wouldn’t
do that though)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Serve warm to your
baby.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Variations:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. Savory Bulgur Wheat
porridge with vegetables, lentils, coriander and even a few spices once you
have introduced your baby to it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. You can add any
fruit of your choice to the porridge instead of dates; Apples, Apricots, Pears,
Bananas etc. are all good options.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3. You can replace
Bulgur with Bajra.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">4. You can use Jowar
instead of Bulgur.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">5. You can even do a
combination of half Ragi and half Jowar or any of the above said grains.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Notes:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. If your baby is
still too small to swallow this porridge as it is, here is how you need to cook
it:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Cool the cooked bulgur
and dates and once cooled completely, liquidize the mixture with a little milk
in a blender till it is smooth in texture. Transfer this to a broad non-stick
pan and add the rest of the milk with a little water and mix well. Bring to a
boil and lower the flame and continue to cook till you get the desired
consistency. Stir continuously to avoid lumps.</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. You can add a dash
of ghee while cooking the porridge. Ghee aids in easier digestion of the ragi
which can sometimes be a little heavy on a baby’s stomach; and also enhances
flavor of the porridge.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3. If you do not plan
to use cow’s milk to cook the porridge, you could cook this simply with water.
Adjust the consistency with breastmilk or formula to give it more flavor.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>5. Moong Dal Khichdi</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Ingredients</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 tablespoon split
Moong Dal or Green whole Moong<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 tablespoon Rice
(preferably any unpolished variety; For example, Kerala Red rice)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
powder<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon
Ghee<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Method</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Wash and soak the rice
and dals together for about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and keep aside.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Add the rice and dal
into a pressure cooker along with turmeric powder and enough water. Pressure
cook for upto three whistles on high flame and another 3 to 4 minutes on a
gentle sim. The rice and dal must be cooked very well. (you do not need to do
this if the rice and dal has been cooked well) Once done, remove from the
pressure cooker and add ghee. Combine well. Mash or puree the khichdi according
to baby’s age and preference. Adjust the consistency by adding filtered water.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Serve warm to your
baby.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>6. Vegetable Khichdi</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Ingredients</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 tablespoon split
Moong Dal or Green whole Moong<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 tablespoon Rice
(preferably any unpolished variety; For example, Kerala Red rice)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 tablespoon
Bottlegourd (lauki); peeled & grated or finely chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 tablespoon Carrot;
peeled & grated or finely chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 Peppercorn<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 Clove<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 teaspoon Cumin
seeds<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A pinch of Asafetida<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
powder<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 to 2 teaspoons
Coriander leaves; finely chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon
Ghee<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Water<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Method</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Wash the rice and
lentils together and soak in water for 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and keep aside.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Heat ghee in a
pressure cooker and add cumin seeds. When the cumin crackles, add the
asafetida, cloves and peppercorn into it and sauté for a minute. Now add the
vegetables and coriander leaves and sauté for a few seconds. Throw in the
lentils, rice and turmeric powder along with enough water and combine well.
Cook upto three whistles on high flame and a few more minutes on a gentle sim.
When the khichdi is done, open the lid of the cooker and remove the peppercorn
and clove from it. Mash or puree the khichdi.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Serve warm with fresh
curds or as it is.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>7. Coriander Curd Rice
with Vegetables</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Ingredients</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 tablespoon Rice;
washed<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 tablespoon Carrot
& Beans; cooked & finely chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 teaspoon Cumin
seeds<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A pinch of Asafetida<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3 to 4 tablespoon
Curds<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 tablespoon Coriander
leaves; finely chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 teaspoon Ghee<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Water<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Method</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Heat ghee in a
pressure cooker and add the cumin seeds into it. When the seeds crackle, add
the asafetida and rice and sauté for two to three minutes. Pour in enough water
(a little extra water will do no harm; we want the rice nicely mashed and soft)
and cook till rice is overdone and can be mashed easily.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Cool rice and add
fresh curds, chopped coriander leaves and veggies and mash or blend using a
hand/stick blender once again to combine all the ingredients together.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Serve warm or at room
temperature.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Notes:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. This can also be
cooked with leftover cooked rice. Here is how you do it:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Heat the cooked rice
and mash well. Add fresh curds, cooked veggies and finely chopped coriander
leaves to it.</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Heat ghee in a pan and
add cumin seeds to it. When the seeds crackle, add the asafetida and fry for a
few seconds. Switch off flame and add to the curd rice. Blend the curd rice
using a hand/stick blender till you get the desired consistency.</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. Once your baby
becomes older (Nine months and above), you can do a tadka with a few spices
like ginger, a small piece of green chilli, mustard seeds and urad dal and
prepare the above recipe.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>8. Spinach and Cottage
Cheese with Rice (Palak Paneer Rice)</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Ingredients</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 cup Rice<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 cup Spinach
(palak); coarsely chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 cup Cottage
cheese/paneer (home-made or store-bought); coarsely chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A pinch of Cumin Seeds<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 teaspoon Ghee/Oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Water<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Method</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Heat ghee/oil in a
pressure cooker and add cumin seeds to it. When the seeds crackle, add the rice
and sauté for two to three minutes. Add the chopped spinach, paneer and water
into it and mix well. Pressure cook upto three whistles on a high flame and a few
more minutes on a gentle sim.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Once done, open the
lid of the pressure cooker, mix and mash well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Serve warm with fresh
curds.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>9. Lentils and Rice
with Grated Cabbage</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Ingredients</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 tablespoon Rice<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 tablespoon split
yellow Moong Dal<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 cup finely chopped
Cabbage<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 teaspoon Cumin
seeds<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A pinch of Asafetida<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 teaspoon grated
Ginger<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A pinch of Turmeric
powder<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 teaspoon Ghee<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Water; enough to cook
the rice and lentils<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Method</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Heat ghee in a pan and
add cumin seeds into it. When the cumin crackles, add asafetida, ginger and
chopped cabbage and sauté for two to three minutes till the cabbage softens.
Now add the cooked rice, lentils and turmeric powder and mix well. Simmer for about
four to five minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Serve warm to your
baby.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Notes:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. You can also add 1
tablespoon Cow Pea leaves (chawli) and 1/4 cup chopped tomato for added flavor.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>10. Vegetable
Semolina/Suji Upma</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">15 grams Fine
Semolina/Suji<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 to 2 cups filtered
Water<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 teaspoon Ghee/Butter<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Veggies; pureed<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>(refer notes)<u1:p></u1:p></i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Method</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Dry roast
the semolina in a clean dry pan till it turns golden brown. Cook on
low flame and keep stirring continuously otherwise the semolina will
burn. Keep aside.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In a separate pan add
about 1 tsp of butter or ghee. When the butter or ghee melts,
add pureed vegetables and fry. Add the water and semolina and cook the
mixture on a low flame till the semolina grains absorb all the water.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Keep stirring so that
lumps do not form.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Serve warm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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1. As your baby gets older,
substitute puréed vegetables with finely chopped or diced vegetables. If you
want the upma to be of pouring consistency, then don't let the water
dry completely. If you want it to be thicker and creamier, then let the
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">Preparing home-made baby food puree is not only fun, it's
also extremely simple. You will be surprised to see that it really will take
less time to puree baby food than you imagined.</span><span style="background-color: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Though the recipes say ‘Purees’, you don’t always need to
puree them till very smooth. These fruits and veggies can be mashed to the
desired consistency using a fork or spoon. No fancy equipment is really
necessary to puree or grind your baby’s food, a good quality hand-blender/stick
blender is a sensible and good buy though. A hand-blender/stick blender helps
you to alter the consistency of the purees as your baby grows bigger. A few
lumps here and there is not quite a problem with most children, but watch out
for frequent spit-ups and gagging.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You can also be super adventurous and create your very own
signature veggie and fruit combos. For example, Spinach and Apple Puree! Now
how does that sound? Go on and cook up a storm for your little one everyday, he
or she will love it. Enjoy!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><span style="background-color: white;">Please
read up the below link on more information on how to puree and store home-made
baby food.</span></i><span style="background-color: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://wholesomebabyfood.momtastic.com/pureebabyfoodandstore.htm#.UkFzToZi3ek"><span style="color: black;">http://wholesomebabyfood.momtastic.com/pureebabyfoodandstore.htm#.UkFzToZi3ek</span></a><span style="background-color: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">With these simple pureed baby food recipes, discover which
delicious fruits and vegetables you can introduce to your little ones. </span><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">Puree
and blend your baby foods as your creativity and your baby’s age allow.</span><span style="background-color: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Caution: Some recipes make use of cheese, cottage
cheese/paneer and other dairy products as ingredients. Please use this only on
advice of your pediatrician or child’s doctor.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">No Cook Purees<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>1. Banana Puree</b><b><i><o:p></o:p></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Ingredients</b><b><i><o:p></o:p></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 small banana; peeled & skinned<b><i><o:p></o:p></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Breastmilk or Formula Milk; just enough to adjust
consistency (if necessary)</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Method</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Peel the banana and mash with a fork or spoon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">During the first stages of weaning, add a little milk if
necessary to thin down the consistency and add a familiar taste.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. Banana and
Strawberry Puree</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ingredients</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 small Banana; peeled & skinned</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 to 3 Strawberries; hulled & quartered</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Simply mash or puree the bananas and strawberries
together and serve.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3. Banana and Mango
or Papaya Puree<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 small Banana; peeled & skinned<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">75 grams Mango; peeled & stoned OR Papaya; peeled &
deseeded</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Method</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Mash the ingredients and serve.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">4. Papaya Puree</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ingredients</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 of a small Papaya</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Method</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Cut the small papaya in half and remove black seeds. Puree
or mash the flesh until smooth.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">5. Avocado Puree</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ingredients</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 small Avocado</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Method</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Cut the avocado in half, remove the stone, scoop out the
flesh using a spoon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Mash together with your baby’s usual milk or serve as
it is.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">6. Avocado and Banana
Puree<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ingredients<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 Avocado<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 small ripe banana</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 or 2 tablespoons baby’s usual milk or thick yoghurt</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Method</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Mash the avocado together with the bananas and milk or
yoghurt. Serve.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Notes:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. You can also substitute the flesh of half a small papaya
for the avocado.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. You can combine almost any other fruit or veggie along
with avocados. Apples, pears, carrots etc. to name a few.</span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Cooked Purees</span></i></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. Apple Puree/Applesauce</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ingredients</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 sweet eating Apple (eg; Shimla, Royal Gala etc.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 to 3 tablespoon water </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Method</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Peel, halve, core and chop the apples. Put into a heavy
based saucepan with the water. Cover and cook over a low heat for 5 to 6
minutes until really tender.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Puree in a food processor or place in a bowl and use a hand
blender.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Notes:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. You could also steam the apples for 5 to 7 minutes until
tender. If steaming, you can add some of the boiled water from the bottom of
the steamer to thin out the puree.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. Apples can also be cooked in the pressure cooker for
about two whistles with a little water. After the two whistles, open the lid of
the pressure cooker immediately, puree and serve.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. Pear Puree<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ingredients<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 large or 2 small ripe pears; peeled, cored & chopped<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Method<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Place the chopped pears in a steamer, cover and steam for 3
to 5 minutes depending on ripeness.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Puree in a food processor or place in a bowl and use a hand
blender. Serve.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Notes:<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. You can add some of the boiled water from the bottom of
the steamer to thin out the puree.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. Pears can also be cooked in the pressure cooker for about
two to three whistles with a little water. After two to three whistles, open
the lid of the pressure cooker immediately, puree and serve.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3. If the puree is too runny, stir in a little baby rice to
help thicken it.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3. Apple and Pear
Puree<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ingredients<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 sweet eating Apple; peeled, cored & chopped (eg;
Shimla, Royal Gala)<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 ripe Pear; peeled, cored & chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 tablespoon water</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A pinch of ground Cinnamon (optional)</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Method</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Put the chopped fruit into a saucepan together with water
and a pinch of cinnamon (if using), cover and cook over a low heat until tender
(about 5 to 6 minutes)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Blend the fruit to a smooth puree.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">4. Apple and
Strawberry Puree</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ingredients</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 cup sweet eating Apple; peeled, cored, chopped and cooked (eg;
Shimla, Royal Gala)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">5 to 6 ripe Strawberries; chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 tablespoon milk/water</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Method</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Liquidize the cooked apples and chopped strawberries
together in a blender. Strain to remove the seeds of the strawberry. Add
milk/water, mix well and serve immediately.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Notes:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You can also prepare a lip smackingly delicious smoothie
with these fruits by using fresh thick yoghurt instead of milk or water.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">5. Apple and Spinach
Puree</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ingredients</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 cup sweet eating Apple; peeled, cored, chopped and cooked
(eg; Shimla, Royal Gala)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A small bunch of fresh green spinach; coarsely chopped</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Method</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Cook the spinach in a pan with a little water. Blend the
apples and spinach to a smooth puree and serve warm.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">6. Carrot Puree</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ingredients</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 small carrots; peeled & chopped</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Method</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Put the carrots into a steamer set over boiling water and
cook until tender. Alternatively put the carrots in a saucepan and pour over
just enough boiling water to cover the carrots. Cover with a lid and simmer for
a few minutes until soft.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Drain the carrots and place in a blender, adding some of the
water from the bottom of the steamer or some of the cooking liquid and puree
until very smooth.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The amount of liquid you add really depends on your baby,
you may need to add a little more if he finds the puree difficult to swallow.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Spoon the puree into your baby’s bowl and serve lukewarm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Notes:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. In the first few weeks of weaning make sure that the
carrots are cooked for quite a long time, so that they are soft enough to puree
to a smooth consistency.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. This method of cooking also works with any of the other
root vegetables like potatoes and sweet potato. Cooking times will differ
depending on which vegetable you choose.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3. You can follow this same recipe with almost any vegetable
you want to give your baby. Veggies like spinach, peas, pumpkin, cauliflower,
broccoli, potatoes, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, leeks, etc. or combinations
of one or more of these vegetables.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">4. To make these purees yummier, you can add grated cheddar
cheese or cream cheese to it.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">7. Oven Roasted
Veggie Puree</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ingredients</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 small carrots; peeled</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 of a whole Green Bell Pepper/Capsicum</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">4 to 5 French Beans; cleaned</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A small piece of Beetroot; peeled</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A pinch of Garlic powder or 2 cloves of crushed Garlic/whole
unpeeled garlic cloves</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Place the veggies on a greased baking tray. (you can either place
the vegetables directly on the greased baking tray or layer it with greaseproof
paper/aluminium foil) Drizzle lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle the garlic
powder over the veggies or place the crushed/whole unpeeled garlic cloves along
with the vegetables.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Bake the vegetables for a few minutes till they are cooked
completely or are fork tender.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Once done, remove the vegetables from the tray and puree in
a blender. If you find the puree too thick, you can add water to thin down the
consistency.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Spoon the puree into your baby’s bowl and serve warm.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">8. Fruity Cheese Puree</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 cup home-made/store-bought Cottage Cheese or Paneer</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 to 3 tablespoon chopped fresh fruits <i>(refer notes)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 teaspoon Jaggery or Sugar (optional)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Grind cottage cheese/paneer into a smooth paste. Add the
chopped fruits along with jaggery or sugar (if using) and blend again. Serve
immediately.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. You can replace fruits with deseeded and cooked dates.
Once your baby has completed 9 months, the dates don’t have to be cooked and
can be used as it is.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. You can use any fresh fruit in this recipe. Mangoes,
blueberries, strawberries are excellent choices. Apart from these, you could use
almost anything.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">9. Spinach Pasta Puree</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 cup spinach; coarsely chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 & 1/2 tablespoon whole wheat pasta</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 tablespoon home-made/store-bought Cottage Cheese/Paneer;
shredded</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A pinch of Salt (optional)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A pinch of pepper</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Boil two cups of water. Once the water comes to a boil,
throw in the pasta and allow it to cook completely. Drain the water and keep
the cooked pasta aside.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Cook the spinach with half cup of water and simmer for two
to three minutes. Add the cooked pasta, shredded cottage cheese, salt and
pepper and combine well. Bring to a boil and switch off flame. Cool the pasta
mix and blend to a smooth puree. Serve warm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As babies grow bigger and are able to chew on lumps, avoid
pureeing the dish and serve as it is. This sure is healthy and wholesome food
for your baby.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">10. Date Puree</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 cup Dates; coarsely chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 cup water</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Method</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Toss the chopped dates along with water into a saucepan.
Bring to a boil. Turn the flame to a gentle simmer and cook the dates for ten
to twelve minutes or till dates are completely cooked and soft. Mash to a smooth
puree. Cool and serve.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Once your baby has completed nine months, and can chew
on lumps, dates don’t need to be cooked and can be served as it is.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Soups are a tasty, healthy and wholesome meal for your baby.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">Here
are a few recipes for healthy soups that your baby/children is sure to
enjoy! </span>All these soups are healthy and nutritious. These recipes
are also suitable for children above 1 year and can be had as part of family
meals with added seasoning, flavoring and herbs.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Please feel free to make appropriate
changes and additions to suit your palate and requirement.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>1. Lentil soup</b></span></div>
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<b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Ingredients</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 cup filtered water or Vegetable stock<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 tablespoon split yellow gram (moong dal) or split red
lentils(masoor dal)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A Pinch of turmeric (haldi)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Boil the lentils in half a cup of water with a pinch of turmeric
(haldi) until it is completely cooked and soft. Mash the dal and add
the remaining water. Boil again for a few minutes and strain through a
wire-meshed sieve to get a clear dal soup.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You can gradually reduce the quantity of water
to the mashed dal to make it a thicker and more wholesome meal for
your baby.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Recipe Courtesy:
Babycenter.in</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>2. Carrot and Beetroot Soup</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 of a beetroot; peeled and chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 carrot; peeled and chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 cups filtered water or Vegetable stock<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A slice of lemon<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Add the water to the chopped beetroot and carrot. Pressure cook
till the vegetables are completely cooked and soft. Mash the mixture. Strain
through a wire-meshed sieve to get a clear vegetable soup.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Initially offer your baby the water alone, then gradually include
the mashed vegetables as well. You can also add potatoes for an interesting
variation in taste as well as to make the soup thicker.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You can also do different veggie combinations to prepare this
soup.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">a) 1/2 cup beetroot + 1/4 cup carrot + 1/4 cup cauliflower<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">b) 1/2 cup bottlegourd + 1/4 cup cauliflower + 1/4 cup potato<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">c) 1/4 cup potato + 1/4 cup carrot + 1/4 cup French beans + 1/4
cup cauliflower<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">d) 1/2 cup cauliflower + 1/2 cup bottlegourd +
1/2 cup carrot + 1/4 cup tomatoes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Recipe
Courtesy: My lovely sister; Sharon</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>3. Apple and Carrot Soup with Potatoes</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 cup apple; peeled, cored and chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 tablespoons carrot; peeled and chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 cup potato; peeled and chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 tablespoon onion; finely chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">½ teaspoon oil/ghee<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 cup filtered water or Vegetable stock<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Heat oil/ghee in a pressure cooker and sauté
chopped onions for 2 minutes. Add chopped apple, carrot and potato and sauté
for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the water and cover and cook for 2 to 3 whistles.
Cool and puree. Strain and reheat. Serve warm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Once the baby is used to the flavors of this
soup, you don’t need to strain it. Add a dash of pepper and a few drops of
lemon juice.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Recipe Courtesy: My sister,
Sharon</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>4. Tomato and Vegetable Soup</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1
medium size Onion; sliced lengthwise<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2
cup Carrots; coarsely chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2
cup Cauliflower; cut into florets<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4
cup French Beans; coarsely chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2
big Tomatoes; coarsely chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1
tablespoon Butter (you can substitute this with vegetable or olive oil)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 cups Water or Vegetable stock<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Take
a pressure cooker and add the butter/oil into it. Add the onions and sauté for
a minute on low flame, do not let the onions turn brown. Add the rest of the
vegetables except the tomatoes, and sauté for another minute. Add the tomatoes
the last. Mix well. Add water/stock and cover and cook for 10 minutes or till
done. (the veggies need to be soft and mushy) Once cooked and the pressure
dropped, open the pressure cooker and cool the mixture. Using a hand held
blender, blend the mixture into a smooth mix. You can alternatively do this in
a mixer/grinder. Adjust the water, if the mixture is too thick, make it thin by
adding water or stock, the consistency is your wish. <o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Serve warm with breadsticks/soupsticks/toast.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You can also add 1 or 2
peppercorns and a bay leaf into the pressure cooker while cooking the veggies
for added flavor. Just remember to take them out while blending or liquidizing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>5. Mixed Vegetable Soup</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This vegetable soup can be included in your
baby's diet once you've introduced a couple of vegetables to her. You can make
the soup thick or watery.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 piece of a medium-sized carrot, peeled and
chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 piece of a medium-sized potato, peeled and
chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">a small piece of bottle gourd (lauki or
doodhi), peeled and chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 piece of medium-sized tomato, peeled and
chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A small part of a medium-sized cabbage (patta
gobhi), chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3 cups of filtered water<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Cook all the vegetables in the water till they
are soft. Mash the mixture and strain through a wire-meshed sieve to get a
thick soup or strain only the water to get a clear soup.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You
can use the clear soup as a base for the baby's rice cereal mix as well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Recipe Courtesy: Babycenter.in</i></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">6. Baby’s Little Pasta Soup<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 & 1/2 cups vegetable/chicken
stock<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 tablespoon
uncooked pastina<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Bring the broth to a
gentle boil and add pastina. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 7 to 8 minutes
or until pastina is cooked well. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Serve warm with breadsticks/soupsticks/toast.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">a)
You can also add veggies like finely chopped or mashed carrots, creamy spinach,
tiny bits of broccoli, chicken etc.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>7. Chicken Soup</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 cup to 1/2 cup
Chicken; cooked & shredded)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 & 1/2 cups Chicken stock</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 to 2 cloves Garlic; crushed</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 Shallots/Pearl onions/Small onions; crushed</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 small size Carrot</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3 to 4 florets Cauliflower</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Salt; to taste (optional)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 teaspoon Pepper</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 teaspoon Oil</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Heat oil in a soup pot and sauté garlic and shallots for
about 2 to 3 minutes on a low flame. Add chicken stock and water (if necessary)
and let it boil. When it comes to a boil, add carrot and cauliflower; cover and
cook for a few minutes. Once the veggies have been cooked, add the cooked
chicken along with pepper and salt and cover and cook again for about 1 minute
on a medium flame and 1 or 2 minutes on a gentle sim with the lid open.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Cook the chicken with pepper and a small piece of
ginger because ginger enhances flavor of the stock and also aids digestion.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>8. Creamy Onion and Chicken Soup</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 small size Big Onion; finely chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 teaspoon Butter</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 teaspoon Cornflour (optional)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 soup bowl Milk; boiled</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3 to 4 tablespoon Vegetable stock (refer notes)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Salt; to taste (optional)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 teaspoon Pepper (black or white)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 teaspoon Cream Cheese</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 to 1 teaspoon Fresh Parsely/Coriander; finely chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Heat butter in a pot and add chopped onions and saut'e
till golden brown. (make sure it is browned and caramelized well) Add
boiled milk and simmer for a few minutes. Add cheese along with pepper,
salt and freshly chopped parsely and stir well. Now add vegetable stock and mix
well. At this time, add cornflour and stir well till it starts
thickening. (be sure to get rid of any lumps) </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Serve warm with breadsticks/soupsticks/toast.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>9. Roasted Pumpkin & Carrot Soup</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 portion of 1 Pie Pumpkin</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 small size Carrot; roughly chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 tablespoon Onion; finely sliced</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 cup Vegetable/Chicken Stock</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 small piece Cinnamon stick</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 Clove</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Salt; to taste (optional)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Cracked pepper; to taste</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 teaspoon Brown Sugar (optional)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A little Olive oil</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Preheat oven to 200 degrees celcius. Cut pumpkin into medium
sized chunks. Scoop out seeds. Clean carrot and cut into medium size chunks.
Place pumpkin (cut side up) and chopped carrot on a greased baking tray.
Drizzle with olive oil and salt and bake until golden and roasted through.
(best way to know if the pumpkin is cooked – check and see if fork tender)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Once the pumpkin has cooled slightly, scoop the pumpkin and
keep aside.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Heat oil in a saucepan and sauté cinnamon and clove for a
few minutes. Add sliced onion along with brown sugar. Sauté till onion turns
golden brown and is caramelized well. Add the roasted pumpkin and carrot and
stir for a few minutes. Now add the vegetable/chicken stock to the saucepan and
bring to a boil. Puree with a stick blender or a normal blender/liquidizer.
Place the saucepan back on the stove and turn onto a medium heat. Heat through
for a few minutes. Add enough salt and cracked pepper.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Serve warm with breadsticks/soupsticks/toast.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. To lift up this soup a little, you can add a little milk to
it. A mixture of milk and cream cheese will also taste yummy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. You can also substitute pumpkin with bell peppers.
Roasted bell peppers are super healthy too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>10. Creamy Tomato Soup</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 plump Fresh Tomatoes; roughly chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 tablespoon Tomato Paste</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 tablespoon Tomato Sauce</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 small size Carrot; roughly chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 small size Big Onion; roughly chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 small cloves of Garlic; crushed</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 a Bay Leaf; coarsely crushed</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">300 ml Stock (veg/chicken/beef)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 tablespoon Fresh Thyme leaves OR 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 or teaspoon Brown Sugar (optional)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">300 ml Boiled Milk</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A pinch of Salt (optional)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A pinch of Pepper</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive oil OR any refined oil</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 slice of Bread; ends cut; cut into small cubes</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 to 1 teaspoon Olive oil OR any refined oil</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Preparation of Soup<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Heat oil in a soup pot and add crushed garlic, bay leaf and
chopped onions into it. Saut'e until onions have turned transparent and light
brown. Add the chopped carrots and saut'e for a few minutes till carrots turn
soft and start losing it's colour. Add roughly chopped fresh tomatoes, tomato
paste, sauce, stock, thyme leaves (or dried thyme), sugar and salt and stir
till combined well. Bring to a boil on medium heat. Cover and cook and allow to
simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Switch off the stove and leave the mixture to
cool. Finely puree the soup in a pureeing machine or blender.<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Run the soup through a sieve and return the liquid
back into the stock pot. Add the milk into it. Season with salt and
pepper. Gently bring the soup to a boil. (do not boil the soup too much) Switch
off the flame. Keep warm.<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Preparation of
Croutons<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Heat oil in a pan and add the bread cubes into it. Fry till
golden brown and crisp. Your yummy croutons are ready!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Serve soup with a sprinkling of bread croutons in it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We as Mommies are always passionate about
creating delicious, nutritious meals for our babies and little children and
this section shares some of my inspirations and successes with healthy and easy
food options for kids. In an ideal world, we would all spend time
preparing good, healthy homemade food, but with parents working harder than
ever to keep their families on track, spending hours in the kitchen just isn’t
feasible for many of them. That’s why I came up with delicious, healthy
and quick mealtime solutions for those busy days. I use the same principle in
all my recipes – healthy fresh ingredients that are salt and fat controlled.
Though there is a wide range of ready-made or boxed/bottled baby foods
available in the markets these days, nothing can beat home-cooked healthy food
for your little ones.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Today's Mums are mumpreneurs,
full-time or part-time working professionals who are constantly striving to
achieve the right work-life balance. This section offers quick, homemade
style solutions for those busy days.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Penning down a baby recipe section was on my
mind ever since I had my girl M, but my little girl keeps me busy through the
day. But over the past few months, I have been getting a lot of requests to
start a section for baby and toddler recipes and so I thought why not start off
with it. The recipes here are a collection of tried and tested recipes from
various sources which are yummy, healthy and are super hits. If I prepared
the recipe from a cookbook or online food service I will most certainly
recommend the book it came from or link to the online source.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Kids can be picky and fussy and the only way
to battle with this problem is bring about variety in their everyday meals.
Feeding my fussy daughter who sometimes doesn't eat properly makes me feel
quite vulnerable and hence I am constantly creating and trying out new recipes.
Most recipes I read in books and find on the net are quite bland and so I
started adapting all the healthy foods we ate as a family like tikkis,
into things she could eat.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Most of the recipes in this
section are healthy and nutritious. Whilst healthy eating is important,
it’s also good to have a treat or two! :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Please check these links before proceeding to
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Solid Foods : before you
begin - <a href="http://www.babycenter.in/c1051397/solid-foods-before-you-begin"><span style="color: black;">http://www.babycenter.in/c1051397/solid-foods-before-you-begin</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Feeding your baby well
: <a href="http://www.babycenter.in/c1051409/feeding-your-baby-well"><span style="color: black;">http://www.babycenter.in/c1051409/feeding-your-baby-well</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Getting
started on First Foods : <a href="http://www.babycenter.in/c1051400/getting-started-on-first-foods"><span style="color: black;">http://www.babycenter.in/c1051400/getting-started-on-first-foods</span></a></span></div>
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note that this section will not have photographs. Detailed recipes of each dish
for various age groups will be available.</b></span></div>
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with fun, games, dance and music. Hope you celebrated the festival of
togetherness wherever you are, with a grand sadya. For those of you who are yet
to prepare a grand Onasadya, here is a mouthwateringly delicious payasam
recipe. Super simple and tastes absolutely heavenly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Onam reminds me of so many good
things, Payasam is just one among them. Onam brings back a lot of
good memories of monsoon, the special dragon flies
called onathumbi, onakkodi (the new dress), athappookkalam (flower
carpet), sadya served on banana leaves, swing on the big jack fruit
tree that has a seat made of kavalan madal (widest part of coconut
leaf stem), family get togethers and all the cousins coming over, the flowers
that bloom only during this season; like the purple colored onappoovu and pure
white thumbappoovu and of course the ten day long vacation. How much I miss
Onam in Kerala! I tried my level best to recreate, at least a part of what I
used to get as a kid, at home last year for family and a few cousins with a
small sadya; but this year with my baby girl keeping me busy, that just did not
happen. The best I could do was prepare this delish payasam.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Onam is a day of abundance, color, food and and
merry making in Kerala. I hope to spread that cheer to you with this
sweet, gratifying and well prepared payasam. Hope you enjoy making it as much
as I did.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3 fistfuls of Beaten Rice/Aval/Poha (I used the Red variety)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">6 to 9 tablespoons Sugar (adjust quantity of sugar as per
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">5 to 6 pods of Cardamom; skin taken out and seeds powdered</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 to 1 & 1/2 tablespoons Raisins</span></div>
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cashewnuts separately. Keep aside.</span></div>
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lightly fried beaten rice into the milk and let it cook. (15 to 20 minutes
approx.) At this time, add the sugar and cardamom powder and mix well. Cook
till the payasam begins to become thick and the color of the payasam turns a
light pinkish-brown. Switch off flame and throw in the fried dry fruits. Stir
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Delicious Beaten Rice Payasam is ready to be devoured.
One taste and you’ll find yourself veering back into the dish for generous
spoonfuls. Enjoy! And hey you don't need Onam to enjoy yummy payasam! :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Recipe Courtesy: My most loving Mumsy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Kerala, better known as <i>"God's own
country"</i>, is my native place. Onam is the biggest festival in Kerala,
celebrated by one and all, with no religious barriers. It falls during the
month of "Chingam" ( August - September ). Various festivities
include intricate flower carptes ( pookkalam ), banquet lunch ( sadya) boat
races etc. As we celebrate Onam, I thought it would be fun to share some
pictures with you all from the picturesque Kerala. <i><b>[Please note these pictures
are not taken by me but borrowed from the internet.]</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">OK for those who do not know about Kerala - it
is a green strip of land on the South Western part of the Indian peninsula.
Bordered on one side by the deep blue Arabian sea and on the other side by the
lush green <st1:place w:st="on">Western Ghats</st1:place><span style="font-size: small;"> hills. I grew up in
Ernakulam, part of </span><st1:place w:st="on">Central Kerala</st1:place><span style="font-size: small;"> and my
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paradise. People from all over come to Ernakulam to buy rich Kancheepuram,
silk, cotton and other types of sarees. Old <st1:city w:st="on">Kochi</st1:city><span style="font-size: small;">
is the place to visit if you want to enjoy </span><st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Kochi</st1:place></st1:city><span style="font-size: small;">'s heritage and culture.</span></span></div>
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comprises of </span><st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Jew street</st1:address></st1:street><span style="font-size: small;">
in Mattancherry and nearby areas. Do you know that Kerala had Christians,
Muslims and Jews living in harmony way before 1000 AD? One of the first trade
hubs, Mattancherry still houses a lot of spice shops and antique shops on both
sides of the narrow street. Here are few pictures taken at Fort Kochi and Mattancherry; Old Kochi.</span></span></div>
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concrete structures and rubber plantations. Still we can see some beautiful
paddy fields like these. The backwaters and lush green fields, together
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please refer to the page dedicated for Kerala sadya recipes on the blog. Hey a
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">I
have been going through a funny roller coaster ride of emotions, giddy highs
and miserable lows. There are days when I can hardly wait to get out of bed to
tackle the next chore on my list. Then there are days when I just want to pull
the covers over my head and stay in bed all day – handling a 5 month-old baby
is not easy! Of course each moment with little Michelle is exciting but it can
sometimes tire you out totally!</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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little blog space has become my island, where I can come and be creative and
share my thoughts regardless of what my mood is and whichever part of the world
I am! For this I am happy because I can take <i>you </i>where ever I
go! I know that I haven't been a regular blogger these past few months and it
may be that way for sometime because managing a baby and home can sometimes get
difficult. But I try to share my enthusiasm with new recipes whenever I can
steal some time and update you on the latest.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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gorgeous </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Egg Salad</i> C<i>anapé</i></b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Eggs -
Comforting, happy, leisurely, fresh, satiating, rich, whimsical, enveloping,
warm.... versatile</i>. That's what I think of and feel when I eat them. What do
they remind you of? This is a recipe where the quality of products play a
large role so try and get your hands on the yummiest mayonnaise, best herbs and
the most fresh bread you can find. You won't be sorry.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Picnics and salads
are a great combination. I'm sure all of us have a passion for being
outdoors and enjoying our meals in some scenic spot. And what better time to do
this but Summers; with kids vacations going on, lovely fun picnics are always
on the agenda. How many of you are planning little picnics with family and
friends? Isn't it fun to dream of huge theme parties and picnics just as soon
as the first warm sunrays strike. I just love spending time with a family and
friends, laughing and chatting, the aromas of delicious goodies filling the
air. The gentle summer breeze brings the scent of perfumed flowers and the
sounds of other people giggling and laughing as they too enjoy their parties
and fun trips.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Most people don't
waste too much time preparing food for picnics, they simply make a few
sandwiches and cut up some vegetables and fruit, take a few bottles of fresh or
fizzy drinks and ta-da, your picnic basket is ready. But I believe in just the
opposite; picnics if planned with a little care can be both exciting and
healthy. Usually for most picnics the spotlight is mostly on the location
rather than the food; but it need not always be that way. A picnic with freshly
prepared home-made goodies like grilled delicacies, refreshing salads and
piquant sauces is so much more fun and appealing than eating all that junk. The
food always has to be plentiful because, I do not know about you, but I always
tend to overeat at picnics; everything always tastes better. But
when the food is home-made and healthy, why worry if you eat a little
extra! I love playing around with flavors for salads, sauces and salsas.
Here I took an old salad favorite and gave it a slight twist. Egg Salad – I
used very little mayonnaise, a little dijon-style mustard and lots of herbs,
making it lighter and slightly tangier in flavor. What makes this salad
exquisite is the use of sharp but sweet red onions and the mild heat from the
paprika brings about a flavor explosion. The salad works really well as
little canapés arranged on tiny pieces of firm bread or crisp lettuce
leaves. It can also be spread on a bread of your choice making yummy
sandwiches. Whichever way, they taste great and are quick to prepare and make an
excellent picnic snack. I have presented them as bite-size canapés
today. Simple, easy, home-made....Do try them out.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We also had some for
breakfast today; perfect start to the day! :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Boiled & Cooled
Water - 1 or 2 tsp <i>(refer notes)</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 to 3/4 tsp
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 to 3 tsp of fresh
herb <i>(</i>you can always add more if you like the flavor; <i>refer
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saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil; cover, remove from
heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot
water, cool, peel and chop. Keep aside.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the mayonnaise, water, mustard, herbs, paprika and chopped onions. This is the
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refrigerator for atleast an hour. Serve cold as canapés or as
sandwiches.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. I like my dressing
a little runny (of course not too much), so I always add a little water to give
it the right texture. That way we don't have to add too much mayo into the
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have Dijon-style mustard in your pantry, you can always use any other good
quality mustard.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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herb of your choice. Here are a few choices, you can use any one at a
time: <i>Dill, Parsely, Cilantro or Coriander and Celery</i>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ah! Finally after several failed attempts at
making the ever popular Biriyani, here is an excellent recipe for a delicious
Chicken Biriyani. As I have mentioned earlier, Biriyani has been my all-time
favorite dish; serve it to me any time of the day and I'm ever-ready to gobble
it all up.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Biriyani is typically a
special occasion dish, for many reasons. This dish is particularly known for
its many layers of flavors that slowly develop and meld together. So, it’s a
multi-step process that requires much love in many installments over a long
cooking time. Also, those flavors and the aromas from the dish come from a
blend of spices that are typically not used in everyday cooking and are
pricier, hence adding to the special feel…</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The concept of the Biriyani came from
Persians. Originated in <st1:country-region w:st="on">Persia</st1:country-region> it
was brought to <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">India</st1:place></st1:country-region> by
travelling Iranian merchants. It is a flavored rice dish made with alternating
layers of rice and meat. The meat is cooked separately in a thick
sauce/curry/gravy and then arranged between layers of rice and the whole
assembly is then cooked very slowly to infuse flavors throughout the
dish. When the Mughals conquered <st1:place w:st="on">Northern India</st1:place>,
they introduced much of their cuisine to the populace. As their rule spread
further South, most Indians were exposed to the delicacy and it took a firm
place in every Indian’s heart. And, then, every region of the country adopted
the dish as its own and lent a distinctive flavor and taste to it by modifying
the ingredients as also the method based on the indigenous cuisine.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Over time, a distinctive difference developed
between the Biriyani as it is served in <st1:place w:st="on">North India</st1:place> (that
is only a slightly modified version of the Persian original) and that in the
South, especially, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, which, has been significantly
modified to suit the Southern Palate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The good thing about the
Biriyani is that the components can be made ahead and it tastes even better the
next day as the flavors have more time to develop.</div>
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Spices have always
been precious and festivals are occasions to indulge and splurge. Accordingly,
food on these special days is enhanced in flavor, aroma and richness by various
spices and ingredients indigenous to the country like cinnamon, cloves,
cardamom and Basmati rice and those introduced through the ancient spice routes
such as saffron, dried fruits and nuts.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Although, every family
makes its own version, and I'm sure they are all yum, I share with you
today my Amma's (my lovely mum-in-law) awesome recipe for the flavorful<b> Chicken
Biriyani</b>. Amma's Biriyani always tastes lovely and she prepares it with all
kinds of meat like Mutton, Beef etc... and all of them taste delicious. My
search for a good Biriyani came to an end when I first had Amma's tasty
Biriyani but it took me a lot of attempts to get it right! Thanks a ton Amma
for so patiently teaching me this yummy dish.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Biriyani is an
informal meal, typically eaten family style with the whole family gathered
around a giant plate piled high with flavored rice and flavorful meat. That's a
fantastic way to eat it, everyone digging in, laughing and enjoying the meal.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I served up my Biriyani
with a chilled Raita - <a href="http://culinaryexperimentsofanamateur.blogspot.in/2012/01/crunchy-corn-and-raisin-delight.html">Crunchy
Corn and Raisin Delight</a>, Date and Lime Pickle and Pappads. This dish
is quick and easy but at the same time elegant and bursts with flavors. I
dedicate today's post to Amma, my loving mum-in-law. "Amma, I can't wait
to make it for you when you come and stay with us in <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Bangalore</st1:place></st1:city>" :)</div>
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<b>Ingredients for
Chicken</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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1 to 1 & 1/4 Kg
Chicken or 14 to 15 pieces of Chicken; cut into pieces<o:p></o:p></div>
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6 to 7 medium size Big
Onions; finely sliced<o:p></o:p></div>
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6 & 1/2 inch piece
Ginger; ground to paste<o:p></o:p></div>
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17 to 18 cloves
Garlic; ground to paste<o:p></o:p></div>
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8 to 10 Green
Chillies; crushed (adjust as per spice tolerance)<o:p></o:p></div>
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4 to 5 medium size
Tomatoes, finely sliced<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>(refer
notes)</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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4 to 5 tbsp Curd<o:p></o:p></div>
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10 to 12 Cashew nuts;
ground to a fine paste with a little milk (optional)<o:p></o:p></div>
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1/2 cup Coriander
leaves; finely chopped<o:p></o:p></div>
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1/4 cup Mint leaves;
finely chopped or juice extracted<o:p></o:p></div>
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8 to 10 Cloves<o:p></o:p></div>
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4 to 5 Cinnamon sticks<o:p></o:p></div>
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6 pods Cardamom<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 to 3 petals of Star
Anise<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 tsp Turmeric<o:p></o:p></div>
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Salt; to taste<o:p></o:p></div>
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Ghee/Oil <i>(refer notes)</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Ingredients for Rice</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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2 & 1/2 cups
Basmati Rice; washed, cleaned and soaked in water for 1/2 an hour<o:p></o:p></div>
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5 cups Water<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 clove<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 inch piece of
Cinnamon stick<o:p></o:p></div>
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3 pods of Cardamom<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 Bay leaf; coarsely
crushed<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 petal of Star Anise<o:p></o:p></div>
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1/4 to 1/2 tsp Fennel
seeds<o:p></o:p></div>
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A pinch of Turmeric<o:p></o:p></div>
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Salt; to taste<o:p></o:p></div>
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Ghee/Oil <i>(refer notes)<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<b>Ingredients for
Garnish</b><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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15 to 18 Cashew nuts<i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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15 to 18 Golden
Raisins<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 medium size Big
Onion, finely sliced<o:p></o:p></div>
Ghee; for frying</div>
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<b>Method for the Chicken
Curry</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Grind all the spices
- <i>cloves, cinnamon stick, cardamom and star anise</i> to a coarse or
fine powder. Keep aside. This is the spice mix for the chicken
curry/sauce/gravy.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Make light incisions
on the chicken and keep aside.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Heat oil in a pressure
cooker or a wok and add the finely sliced onions into it. Sauté till onions
reduce in quantity. <b>(do not let the onions turn brown)</b> Remove
the onions from the pressure cooker or wok and keep aside.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Into the same cooker, add
ginger & garlic paste along with crushed green chillies and sauté till raw
smell disappears. Throw in the ground spice mix and stir till raw smell goes
away. At this time add the sliced tomatoes, enough salt and turmeric powder and
sauté for a few minutes. (do not wait for the oil to float, just a few minutes
of sautéing will do) Now toss in the sautéed big onions and combine well.
Switch off the fire and add the curd, chicken pieces and finely chopped leaves
into it. Cover and cook till chicken is cooked through. Reduce the gravy till
it is a thick gravy consistency; residual gravy will be used later in the dish.
Once done, add the cashew paste into it and (if you are using it) let the
chicken rest for a while; about 1 hour should be perfect.<i> (refer notes)</i></div>
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<b>Method for the Rice</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Drain the soaked rice and keep aside.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Heat ghee/oil in a pressure cooker and fry the
spices - <i>cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, bay leaf, star anise and fennel seeds)</i> for
a few minutes till the aroma comes through. Add the basmati rice and stir
constantly on a medium flame for 5 minutes till rice turns glossy and starts
crackling. (this helps to avoid the rice stick to each other) Now pour water,
turmeric powder and enough salt and combine till everything is mixed well.
(make sure you add enough salt but do not overdo it as the chicken has salt in
it too) Close the pressure cooker (do not put weight) and wait for high steam
to come. Once high steam appears, after a minute reduce the flame to low or sim
and cook for exactly 5 minutes. Once done, switch off flame and open lid after
1/2 an hour. (Timing of cooking is crucial in this procedure of cooking
rice, so make sure you follow the above mentioned timings to the <i>T </i>to
get the perfect consistency and texture of the Biriyani)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Separate the rice with a fork without pressing
it too much. <i>(refer notes)</i> Keep aside.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Now take a large rice pot or any vessel and
grease it with ghee/oil. Layer the rice and chicken mixture; begin with a layer
of rice followed by chicken and repeat layers with rice as the final and top-most
layer. (refer notes) Add drops of ghee between each layer. (on each layer of
rice before arranging the chicken pieces) Place the rice pot or vessel on the
fire and keep on gentle sim for a few minutes till the Biriyani is set well and
gravy is incorporated well into the rice.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Method for Garnish</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Heat ghee in a pan and fry onion, cashew and
raisin and keep aside.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Garnish the Chicken Biriyani with fried onion,
cashew and raisin. Cover the Biriyani pot after adding the garnish for a few
minutes before serving.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Serve hot with fried
pappads, dates chutney and a cool raita. And there you have it, awesome Chicken
Biriyani…..</div>
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1. In case you do not
have tomatoes in your pantry you can add 1 ¼ cups curd instead.<o:p></o:p></div>
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2. You can either add
ghee or oil to your Biriyani; of course, ghee brings out the authentic flavor
of Biriyani. I use a mixture of ghee and oil so I don’t overdo both!<o:p></o:p></div>
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3. If you do not have
the time to let the chicken rest, that’s fine, you can add it immediately into
the basmati rice and continue cooking your Biriyani. But letting the chicken
rest enhances the overall flavor of the dish.<o:p></o:p></div>
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4. I have cooked the rice
in my own style of cooking basmati rice since I find this an extremely easy
method. But you can choose your most convenient method of cooking the same.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Recipe
Courtesy: My lovely mum-in-law, Amma</i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">This Home-made Chicken Nuggets recipe was featured in <b>Kids directory</b>’s On-line publication: </span></span><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Georgia;"><a href="http://kidsdirectorybangalore.in/"><span style="color: windowtext;">http://kidsdirectorybangalore.in/</span></a></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">If
someone gave you a handbook to life and told you that everything you need to
lead a happy, fulfilling life is in there and all you have to do is
"apply" the printed wisdom; Would you take it? I would and I think
you would too. Life is short, if you have the code, why not help yourself?!<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><strong><i>Food Lovers Chicken</i></strong><b><i> </i></b>with
delicious chicken recipes selected by Jonnie Leg´er; this is not just
any cookbook but one that I would definitely appreciate as a cooking
enthusiast. Almost all recipes in the book are for fine cooking and dining! As
soon as the book arrived, I dived right into it and honestly, could not put it
down. And, I have read it twice already! Their idea was to put together a
book with nuggets of wisdom for the perfect execution from kitchen to table;
from getting the right ingredients to prepping and cooking right to styling and
plating with beautifully photographed food pictures. <i>Food Lover's
Chicken</i> is aimed at the everyday cook wanting to improve, the seasoned
expert looking to review the highest culinary standards and the food lover
seeking a fascinating glimpse into the pursuit of epicurean excellence.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">I
love the way the book is written; the style and language concise and succinct.
And, the best part; it is perfectly sized!! In just about 394 pages, it
packs in quite a bit of tasty dishes and know-how and it is small and light
enough to be carried around in a handbag.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now, that is my kind
of reference text. This is one book that is going to be dog-eared much! And a
big big Thank you to my beautiful and loving sis-in-law, Sumu <i>(who
lives in<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Adelaide</st1:city>,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:country-region w:st="on">Australia</st1:country-region></st1:place><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>with her lovely husband, Jacob and
handsome little boys, Tarun and Tushar)</i> for this precious gift.
Sumuchech, this book came to me at a time when I was wondering when I will ever
be able to blog again, yearning for some <i>"me-time". </i>Oh
how thrilled I was to get this book Sumuchech and that day I was sure I was
going to cook again, not just for family but for friends and loved ones and
definitely sharing my recipes and stories in the kitchen on this blog. And so
Sumuchech, this one's for you.....Thank you so much for encouraging me with
this excellent book and helping me to move on and never give up.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Over to today's
dish.... How many of us like yummy deep-fried goodies once in a while?! Atleast
I do!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Over weekends, you
will agree we all like to have some special food to enjoy family time.
Last weekend, when we called our cousins over for dinner, I decided to
prepare home-made Chicken Nuggets (for the first time ever!) rather than
buying frozen nuggets. I like experimenting with chicken because it beautifully
absorbs a variety of flavors.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Chicken marinated with
pepper-salt and crumb fried with a rich coating of bread crumbs is quite the
snack to devour on a lazy Sunday. All those mommies with little kids who
suddenly turn into cute brats when they see food and demand for fried foods
like nuggets from the nearest McDonalds or KFC, here is a perfect dish for you
to try at home. And don't have any regrets because they are definitely
healthier than the ones you get from any hotel or cold-store.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This works extremely
well as a starter or just simply something that you can munch on. I encourage
everyone trying out this recipe to use their imagination and be a little
creative. You really can't do anything wrong here. Reju ate one or two and
said they were scrumptious. For the next time he said we should try them with
some Indian/Oriental spices. No problem there!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So, if you are looking
for something old but pepped up, something traditional with new flavors, then
this is the perfect dish for you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hope you enjoy
it. There are some recipes that at first sight seem just a bit ordinary or
so you think when you look at the list of ingredients. It takes a second look
to change that first impression. Because you realize the simplicity of the
recipe has big taste attached to it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">For those of you who
give this recipe a try will straight away realize that it is quick and easy to
make and you will presumably replace those frozen nuggets you buy from the cold
store. Nothing against store-bought nuggets, but why settle for frozen
processed sticks, when you can enjoy a healthier and tastier chicken big on
taste.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So here is how I
cooked <i>Chicken Nuggets</i>. Go ahead and feel free to try
different ingredients to personalize it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Ingredients</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">600 gms of Boneless
Chicken breast; cut into bite-size pieces<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Salt & freshly
milled pepper<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3 to 4 tbsp
All-purpose flour<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 Eggs<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 cups Breadcrumbs; to
coat<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Any Refined Oil; for
deep frying (refer notes)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Chili Sauce or Tomato
Ketchup; to serve<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Method</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Season the chicken with
salt and pepper and lightly coat them with flour. Keep aside.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Whisk the eggs in a
large bowl. Place the breadcrumbs on a flat plate. Coat the chicken pieces with
egg, then roll in the breadcrumbs and press down well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Heat oil (enough for
deep frying) in a wok and fry the chicken pieces for about 3 to 4 minutes or till
the chicken is cooked through and turns a lovely golden brown. Drain on a paper
towel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Serve hot with chili
sauce or tomato ketchup.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Notes:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. The original recipe
uses fat for frying the nuggets. But I really don't think that is necessary
simply because it's not healthy. Any refined oil is perfect. (do not use
pungent oils like mustard or sesame oils)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. I also will try
using the same recipe and baking these nuggets in the oven to make it a healthy
snack. Will let you the verdict soon. And those of you who try it at home, try
baking them in the oven for a few minutes, basting enough oil on both sides of
the chicken pieces, flipping them in between till they turn a lovely golden
brown. Do let me know how they turn out.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Lots of love :)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><i>Recipe Edited on 4<sup>th</sup>
February 2014:</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I
promised you all the baked version of the above recipe and here it is. I kept
my word, guys. Here you go:</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ingredients<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">600
gms of boneless chicken breast; cut into bite-size pieces<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Salt and freshly milled pepper</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3 to 4 tablespoon all-purpose flour</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 eggs</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 cups breadcrumbs OR 1 cup breadcrumbs + 1 cup oats, to
coat</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 teaspoon olive oil</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Tomato Ketchup; to serve</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Method</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Begin by seasoning the chicken with salt and pepper and
lightly coat them with flour. Keep them aside when done.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Next, whisk the eggs in a large bowl. Place the breadcrumbs
on a flat plate. Coat the chicken pieces with egg, then roll in the
breadcrumbs and press down well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Arrange the chicken pieces on a greased baking tray, spacing
them a little apart. Drizzle with a little olive oil on each piece of
chicken, and bake at 190 C for 8 minutes on either side or till the
chicken is cooked through and turns a lovely golden brown. (Halfway through
the cooking, drizzle a little more oil on the pieces of chicken. This
keeps the chicken moist)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Serve hot with tomato ketchup, a dip of your choice or just
as it is.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Recipe
Courtesy: Food Lovers Chicken</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>And I'm Back!! :)<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></b>Yes, after a good long break back home,
I'm back to cooking and blogging. Oh how I missed this! In these past few
months I realized how much I enjoy doing this.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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But I have been doing well
and happy to share the good news of the birth of our little bundle of joy, our
new addition to our small family, our precious baby girl, Michelle. Life has
changed so much after she has arrived, new schedules, altered sleep patterns, a
whole new routine altogether; stressful, but definitely worth it I have to say
especially when you see that innocent little smile :) I was at home all these
months enjoying all the pampering and little Michelle had so many people around
her all the time; she misses everyone tons.</div>
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But it feels great to be back in<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Bangalore</st1:city></st1:place>, starting a new
life with our little bubble. The last 2 weekends were hectic with all the
unpacking and general settling down. Reju was awesome, worked from home for 2
weeks and just started going to work this morning. He was so helpful, did so
much, poor thing. Thanks Reju, we love you too much. What would I have done
without you?!</div>
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When all the settling
down madness was over, I thought it's high time I got back to the world of
blogging. Though it’s going to be a challenge with Michelle around, I sure am going
to try posting recipes whenever I find time.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Gosh it's HOT in<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Bangalore</st1:place></st1:city><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and the frequent power cuts have been
really really painful. Will surely try posting some refreshing cool recipes
that will ease out the summer heat, soon.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We had a good time on
Saturday with our cousins Asha, Santosh and their little munchkin, Nia. Dinner
was simple and Asha brought in some lovely beef cooked with carrots and
potatoes. Since I was craving to get in the kitchen and cook up something, I
decided to go with this easy chicken recipe which was given to me by my Mommy,
world's awesomest cook!!!! I love this dish for it's simplicity and it can be
cooked in a jiffy. With a baby on board, we need to get things done really
fast. And this dish definitely works well.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Today's recipe is
a tasty chicken dish which is a convenient quick-fix when you
have unexpected guests.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>The
combination of the chicken, aromatics and ketchup makes this dish so soothing
to the soul. On the weekends I enjoy taking time and preparing a good
hearty meal. And very often I let my imagination take control and start playing
with ingredients. And of course it had been sometime since I last made a full
meal for guests and I was craving it. I had bought some fresh chicken and
checked out what else my pantry would give (I have to really start getting
through the stuff in there ... I can feed a small country with the contents!).
Well I found a few things that I could use.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Today's post is very
special to me. I dedicate it to my dearest Mom, (that explains the picture above) who has always been wonderful,
sacrificing so much for her family. We love you mama, and we know that there is
nothing that we can do to make up for all that you have done for us all these
years. These past few months you were wonderful, you took care of Michelle and
me so beautifully. And Dada, no we haven't forgotten you either, you were great
too. <b>Thanks cartloads for everything</b>. And as I write this, I am
emotional yet happy that we are blessed with such loving parents who are always
there for us, come what may.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Can't wait to meet Dada and you this weekend.
Love you loads. And Ma, thanks once again for yet another yummy recipe. We
absolutely loved it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And so hoping that the
weather gets better soon, I leave you with this great recipe of shallow fried
hot, spicy, gingery and garlicy chicken glazed in a yummy ketchup
mix. Honestly, you will really find the flavors of these ingredients
bursting into your mouth. The combination works well and that addition of
ketchup rounds the entire dish up very well. I would recommend a simple rice
dish like a Pulav/Jeera Rice or hot phulkas with this as anything else will
take away the aroma and fragrance of the main dish. And we do not want to do
this, do we?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So here we go….<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Ingredients</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">10 to 12 pieces of Chicken; cut into medium or
small pieces (refer notes)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 Big Onion (small one) or 7 to 8
shallots/pearl onions; finely chopped (optional)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 or 2 Green Chillies; slit lengthwise (adjust
as per spice tolerance)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 to 1/2 cup of Tomato Sauce & Hot &
Sweet Sauce (all put together in equal quantities)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 to 1 1/2 tsp of Paprika (you can use
Kashmiri Mirch)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 sprigs of Curry Leaves<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Refined Oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Ingredients for Marination</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 to 3/4 tbsp Ginger & Garlic paste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 to 1 1/2 tbsp of Tandoori Masala (refer
notes)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Salt - to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Method</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Wash and clean the chicken pieces and pat dry
with towel. Make small gashes on the pieces and marinate it with the
ingredients listed under<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>"Ingredients
for Marination"</i>. Let it rest for atleast 1 hour at room temperature or
overnight in the refrigerator.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Pressure cook the chicken pieces and keep
aside.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><div style="text-align: justify;">
Heat oil in a wok; throw in
the slit green chillies and curry leaves. Saut'e for a few minutes. Throw in
the chopped onions along with enough salt (add more paprika or Kashmiri mirch at this time if you like it spicy) and saut'e till light brown. (if
using onions) Now add the cooked chicken pieces and toss for a few minutes. (2
to 3 minutes approx.) To this mixture, add the sauces, turn the flame to high
and stir continuously till masala coats the chicken completely and the sauces
dry up. Check for salt and adjust as desired.</div>
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Ta da ....your dish is
ready. Wow! Ever heard of so many different flavors harmonizing so well
together? My hubby, Reju was quite pleasantly surprised and almost
literally licked his plate clean. I hope our cousins enjoyed the lovely combination
of chicken, tandoori masala and ketchup! I was worried that it might have
been too exotic for them. (I mean the combination of ingredients)<o:p></o:p></div>
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1. Make sure the
chicken is cut into small or medium sized pieces with light gashes or pricks on
them so that the chicken is coated well with the gravy enhancing the flavor of
the whole dish. My pieces were big, but small or medium is always better.<o:p></o:p></div>
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2. You can use any
Tandoori Masala available in your local grocery store. I made my own.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>Here is how I prepared my very own
(first attempt) Tandoori Masala:</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">2
tbsp Garam Masala</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">2
tbsp ground Cumin (since my ground cumin seemed very strong, I reduced it to 1
& 1/2 tbsp)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">1 1/4
to 1 1/2tbsp coriander powder (if your powder is strong, add only 1 tbsp)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">4 tsp
Paprika (you can use Kashmiri Mirch)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">2 tsp
Kasuri Methi /Dried Fenugreek Leaves<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">1 tsp
Turmeric powder<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">1/2
tsp Red Chilli powder ( I used a heaped 1 tsp because we like spice)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Combine
all the ingredients listed above using a spoon or blender and store it in an
airtight container.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Notes:
It stays fresh for 4 to 6 weeks.<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<i>Recipe Courtesy: My lovely
mother.</i></div>
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Donna Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05013768304861784202noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3478582844317816978.post-68531234627443362372012-09-09T23:16:00.001+05:302012-09-09T23:16:59.890+05:30In the Kitchen with a Plate of Spicy Singapore Chicken Noodles<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have to tell you, I have
an intense carnal love for noodles. Out of the blue, an image, of me twirling
noodles with a fork (tried my hand at chopsticks but never mastered the art; though
my mom is an expert at using these) pops into my mind and refuses to budge. There
are times when I crave these thready, slurpy satisfaction so much I tend to
display withdrawal symptoms if I don't get my fix!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My love began during my
childhood in Kerala, when we would have yummy noodles prepared by my mum or at
times eat out at a Chinese restaurant. (where they served more Indian-Chinese,
I would say) I never ordered the fried rice, always the delicious <i>Mixed Noodles</i>
which I would douse with the chilli vinegar and spicy sauce. I loved it and I
pigged out. I was happy at the end of a huge bowl of those flat thready stuff!
:)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">To this day, a bowl of it makes me happy. When
cravings hit, the easiest and quickest solution is, of course, instant noodles,
of which, there is always a supply at home. (Reju’s favorite midnight meal when his tummy is full and yet shockingly hungry for absolutely no reason!) However, it isn't healthy or well…
nourishing. And, that's where this yummy </span><b><i>Singapore Chicken Noodles</i></b> trumps everything.
Easy to put together and just scrumptious, I may have just found a healthy way
to feed my addiction! :-))</div>
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Today’s dish is so yummy
that you wouldn’t want to put your forks down. A very spirited and flavourful
noodle dish. I love the bold flavors and the fiery combination of noodles and
curry powder. The flavors of pungent curry powder, salty notes from soy sauce
and the heat from the chilli will explode in your mouth. There is nothing
elegant about this dish, but there is everything downright scrumptious to it.
It’s simply the best standby meal, ready in minutes with ingredients you are
sure to have in your pantry.<o:p></o:p></div>
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the first time. It’s great to have you all over and hope you’ll stay around for
more. Maybe you’d like to</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"> </span></span><a href="http://culinaryexperimentsofanamateur.blogspot.in/p/about.html"><span style="color: #990000;">get to know me</span></a> better<span style="background: white;">,
or just browse through a few of</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"> </span></span>my <a href="http://culinaryexperimentsofanamateur.blogspot.in/p/recipe-index.html"><span style="color: #990000;">recipes</span></a><span style="background: white;">, grab a
cup of tea and enjoy. Hope you are ready to join me on my crazy roller
coaster ride.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Ingredients<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Egg Noodles - 1 pkt<o:p></o:p></div>
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Vegetable oil or
Peanut oil (whichever is available) - 1 and ½ tbsp<o:p></o:p></div>
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Chicken Thigh fillets
(trimmed and thinly sliced) - 500 to 600 gms<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>(refer
notes)</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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Vegetables - julienned
(<i>refer notes)</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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Big Onion (halved and
thinly sliced) - 1 (medium)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Shallots (finely
sliced) - 4 to 5<o:p></o:p></div>
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Green chillies (slit
lengthwise) - 1 to 2 (adjust as per spice tolerance)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Ginger (finely sliced
or chopped) - 1 small piece<o:p></o:p></div>
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Garlic (crushed) - 3
cloves<o:p></o:p></div>
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Spring onion - 2 to 3
sticks (leaves separated)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Curry powder - 1 tbsp<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>(refer notes)</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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Chicken stock - 2 to 3
tbsp<o:p></o:p></div>
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Soy sauce - 1 to 2
tbsp<o:p></o:p></div>
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Brown Sugar - 1 tsp<o:p></o:p></div>
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Pepper (freshly
ground) – ¼ tsp<o:p></o:p></div>
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Salt - to taste (if necessary)</div>
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Cook the noodles as
per instructions on the packet. Drain and keep aside. Cook the frozen peas in
boiling water for a few minutes. Run under cold water to retain the fresh green
colour and set aside.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Cook the chicken in
the pressure cooker for upto 1 whistle. Switch off flame and open immediately.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>(refer notes)</i><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Cut the cooked chicken into thick
strips. Keep aside.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Heat a wok over a high
heat. Add a little oil and swirl to coat the wok. Add the chicken pieces and
stir fry for 3 to 4 minutes till moisture has evaporated and chicken is cooked
through. Transfer to a plate.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Into the same wok, pour in
some more oil (if necessary) and add the green chillies, big onions, shallots,
spring onion bulbs, garlic and ginger and sauté till onions soften. Throw in
the bell peppers, carrots, peas and sprouts. Add the veggies one by one,
according to the time it takes for it to cook. Make sure you cook each
vegetable a little, like a couple of stirrings before you add the next. Once
the veggies are done, add the soy sauce, sugar and cooked chicken into the wok
and stir fry 2 minutes or until heated through. Now add the cooked noodles
along with the curry powder and pepper and toss till combined well. Check for
salt and add if necessary. (don’t overdo the salt because the curry powder
and soy sauce may have enough) Gently toss or sauté the noodles to avoid
noodles from breaking. Pour in the chicken stock and stir fry on high heat for
a few minutes till moisture has evaporated completely and the noodles turn glossy.
Add chopped spring onion leaves and toss. Switch off heat and serve hot.</div>
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1. It is not necessary
you use only chicken thigh fillets for this dish. Feel free to use any cut of
chicken that is available in your refrigerator. If you are using chicken on the
bone, make sure you remove all bones.<o:p></o:p></div>
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2. Veggies used
in the dish are: <i>Carrot - 1, Frozen Green Peas - 3/4 cup, Red or Green
Pepper/Capsicum (seeded, deveined and thinly sliced) - 1, Bean Sprouts - 3/4
cup.</i></div>
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3. Curry
powder is a blend of up to 20 different herbs and spices, including the
commonly used: <i>cardamom, chillies, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin, fennel,
fenugreek, mace, nutmeg, pepper, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, saffron, tamarind
and turmeric.</i> (which gives curry its characteristic golden color) In Indian
cooking curry powder is freshly ground each day (making it far more flavorful
and pungent than the mixes sold in the store) and comes
in <i>"standard"</i> and <i>"hot"</i> versions.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Storage and
Availability: </i>Curry powder quickly loses its pungency. It will keep for 2 months in an airtight container.
It is available all through the year in any supermarket.<o:p></o:p></div>
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4. You do not need to
cook the chicken in a pressure cooker. You can always do it directly in the wok
while sautéing the chicken pieces and toss till cooked through.<o:p></o:p></div>
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5. For best results, make
sure you use good quality egg noodles.</div>
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Donna Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05013768304861784202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3478582844317816978.post-51429782178108531272012-09-06T23:10:00.001+05:302012-09-06T23:10:02.855+05:30An Emotional High: Chicken 65 - Southern Style Fried Chicken<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I had a quiet and
lovely birthday yesterday which was well spent with Reju. It's such a
blessing these days that workplaces have become so flexible that they can
connect from anywhere in the world and still work! Awesome. So, Reju decided to
work from home yesterday and I was overjoyed to have him around. We also had a
yummy dinner at a restaurant called the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>"Four
Seasons"</i><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>quite close to
home. We gobbled up some authentic Hyderabadi Dum Biriyani which is the
restaurant's signature dish. It definitely was one of the best Mutton Biriyanis
we ever had. I have to say a dish with a lot of finesse. Totally satisfied my
love for Biriyani!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I was so overwhelmed by all
the calls and text messages I received on my birthday, made me feel extremely
special. Thanks a ton everyone.</div>
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I was watching<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>"Love
Bites With Joey",</i><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>a new
culinary show hosted by supermodel Joey Mathew who hails from Kerala. Though I
don't really follow her show very regularly, I happened to stumble upon one of
the episodes where she was cooking up a lovely Southern spread for family and
friends. One particular dish caught my eye and that was Joey's version of<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b><i>Chicken 65 - Southern Style
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Being a Foodie my
element is Food and so do not ask how an irresistible dish like this can send
me into day dreams of munching onto well roasted chicken. It just happens!
Within a few seconds of watching the show, I had imagined what tonight's dinner
would be. Thank you Joey.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This dish is simple
and tasty - the type we will often enjoy on a weeknight, quick to prepare but
full of flavor. The pressure cooker takes care of most of the cooking, where it
is cooked with a variety of spices and aromatics and then roasted to
bring out maximum aroma and flavor.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A good chicken dish
once in a while is something I adore. Chicken is versatile, tastes wonderfully
juicy if cooked to perfection and can be used in soups, salads or as a whole
dish.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A medley of roasted
chicken and spices aromatized with the ever flavorful coconut oil, to me it
comes close to heaven! Of course this dish is very popular and there are so
many different versions of it. This recipe however is slightly different from
the ones I have tasted earlier and has a lovely rustic flavor attached.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Chicken cooked in it's
own juices and roasted to perfection, it truly is<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Delicious</b>!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Chicken (with bone;
cut into large pieces) - 1 kg<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>(refer
notes)</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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Big onion - 1 (large)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Ginger - 1 medium size
chunk<o:p></o:p></div>
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Garlic - 4 cloves<o:p></o:p></div>
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Salt and Pepper - to
taste<o:p></o:p></div>
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Red Chilli powder - 1
tsp<o:p></o:p></div>
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Cumin powder - 1 tsp<o:p></o:p></div>
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Coriander powder - 1
tsp<o:p></o:p></div>
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Curd - 400 gms<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>(refer notes)</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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Water - 2 tbsp<o:p></o:p></div>
Coconut oil - just enough to shallow fry the chicken pieces<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>(refer notes)</i></div>
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Grind together onion,
garlic and ginger in a blender into a fine paste.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>(refer notes)</i><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Keep aside.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Make a marinade base
by mixing together the curd, ground onion mixture, red chilli powder, salt,
cumin powder, coriander powder and pepper powder.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Make light gashes on
the chicken pieces and soak them in the marinade for 20 to 30 minutes.
(overnight marination is the best)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Take a pressure cooker
with water<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>(refer notes)</i><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and arrange the chicken pieces in it.
Cover and pressure cook till the first whistle comes through. Remove from heat
and let the chicken cook in the residual steam for a few minutes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Open the lid of the
pressure cooker and check if chicken is cooked. Reduce any gravy that is left in
the cooker till the chicken is dry.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Heat oil in a pan.
Arrange the semi-cooked chicken pieces on the pan and roast<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>(refer notes)<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></i>on medium to high heat till it
browns evenly all over. Remember this is simple shallow frying and roasting and
hence do not overdo the oil because this will make it too greasy and
unappealing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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1. You can use any cut
of chicken and cut according to desired size.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>(breast,
thigh, with bone etc...)</i><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>I
love using chicken on the bone because I think it is plump, tasty and juicy.<o:p></o:p></div>
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2. You can also use
yoghurt instead of curd, whichever is available. If you are using yoghurt,
lightly beat it before preparing the marinade.<o:p></o:p></div>
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3. You can use any
refined oil also to fry up the chicken pieces. But of course like I always say,
coconut oil enhances flavor. The quantity of
coconut oil can be adjusted according to your liking. If you are using a good
quality non-stick pan, you can use less oil and the frying would be just fine.
For the very health conscious, grilling this moistly marinated chicken would be
a good option.<o:p></o:p></div>
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4. If you find that your
onion, garlic and ginger need a little moisture to initiate the grinding or
blending process, add a little curd into it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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5. Water can be added
into the pressure cooker if you are frying the chicken in about half an hour
after marination. If you decide to marinate your chicken pieces overnight, it
is not necessary to add any water while cooking it in the pressure cooker.<o:p></o:p></div>
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6. Fry the semi-cooked
chicken in batches of 4 to 5 pieces (adjust according to size of pan) to ensure
even browning of all the chicken pieces.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>We enjoyed this dish
very much where all the brilliant flavors come together and harmonize so well.
The light crispy crust and succulent chicken offer a feast for the eyes and the
flavors of the spices, aromatics and coconut oil highlights the tastebuds so
exquisitely. Thumbs up from my man too, he enjoyed the delicious flavors of the
dish.</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Enjoy
and bon appetite!</i></div>
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<i>Recipe Courtesy: Love Bites With
Joey, NDTV Good Times</i></div>
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Donna Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05013768304861784202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3478582844317816978.post-21961636758729560382012-08-31T17:25:00.001+05:302012-08-31T17:25:29.333+05:30Ripe Bananas and Coconut - "The Perfect Marriage" - Kuruku Kaalan<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I realized something
very amusing while I prepared Onasadya for the first time this year -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>Most of the dishes on the menu use
similar ingredients and cooking methods and yet are unique in flavour and
appearance!</i><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>It’s amazing how
slight alterations in the same ingredients can bring about such huge
differences in flavors.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i>Kaalan</i></b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>is another proud entry, lined up in a<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>Sadya</i>,
and again depending on regional differences, the consistency and ingredients of
this dish vary from one place to the other. This dish is not just an integral
part of the Kerala Sadya but can also be found in most Kerala homes as a dish
consumed on a daily basis. The reason for the popularity of this dish is
two-fold –<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>Simplicity in
preparation<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></i>and<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>it’s excellent shelf life</i>.
Kaalan can stay fresh for upto 2 weeks (I have heard that it’s flavors are
enhanced as time passes) at room temperature if stored properly in good quality
air-tight containers.</div>
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Though I wasn’t able
to get this dish ready on the table during Onam, I tried my hand at it for the
first time today. If I had known it was this simple, I definitely would have
made it with the Sadya. :( That’s OK, there is always a next time! My mum prepares
the most awesome Kaalan and I must say that<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>my</i><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>attempt at preparing it was quite
good!<o:p></o:p></div>
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The slightly ripe
bananas and the freshly grated coconut is a beautiful example of the
celebration of cooking. This dish works amazingly well together and will definitely
put you on top if prepared for family and friends. A sure winner, you guys HAVE
to try this at home and it will leave you feeling blooming good. And so without
further ado, I present to you the brilliant - <b><i>Banana Kuruku Kaalan</i></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Ingredients</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Banana (1 and ¼ inch
cubes) - 18 pieces (half ripe)<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>(refer
notes)</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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Green chillies (slit
lengthwise) - 8 to 9 (adjust as per spice tolerance)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Curry leaves - 2
sprigs<o:p></o:p></div>
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Salt - to taste<o:p></o:p></div>
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Water - ½ cup<o:p></o:p></div>
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Curd/Yoghurt (sour;
beaten) - 3 cups (make sure it's not too sour, but just enough)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Turmeric powder - ½ tsp<o:p></o:p></div>
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Chilli powder - ½ tsp<o:p></o:p></div>
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Coconut (grated) - 1
cup<o:p></o:p></div>
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Cumin seeds/Jeera - a
pinch<o:p></o:p></div>
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Coconut oil - 4 tsp<o:p></o:p></div>
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Mustard seeds - ½ tsp<o:p></o:p></div>
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Fenugreek seeds/Uluva
- 1/8 tsp<o:p></o:p></div>
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Red chillies (each slit
into 2 pieces) - 3 to 4</div>
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Cook together banana
pieces, slit green chillies, a few curry leaves and salt in water. Cook till
the banana pieces are soft.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Mix curd with a pinch
of salt, turmeric and chilli powder. Pour this mixture over the banana pieces.
Keep aside.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Grind grated coconut along
with cumin seeds into a fine paste. Keep aside.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Heat the coconut oil
in an earthen-ware pan (chatty) or any other pan that is available and splutter
mustard seeds. Throw in the fenugreek seeds, curry leaves and red chillies and
fry these ingredients in turn. (That is; add each ingredient one by one, frying
for a few seconds. Be careful not to burn the ingredients)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Now add the ground
coconut mixture to the above seasoning and saut'e on a low flame till raw smell
disappears and the masala is roasted well. Remove from flame and leave to cool.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Once the roasted
coconut-masala has cooled completely, add this to the prepared curd-banana
mixture and stir till combined well. Place the earthen-ware pan with the Kaalan
on a low flame and keep stirring carefully till the Kaalan reaches the desired
consistency.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>(refer notes)</i><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Switch off flame and stir continuously
till it becomes cold.</div>
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Store the Kaalan in a
porcelain jar and use when required.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>(refer
notes)</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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1. If the bananas are
not ripe enough, you can add a little powdered jaggery to the Kaalan for that required
sweetness, towards the end. Do not add too much but just enough.<o:p></o:p></div>
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2. I don't like my
Kaalan too thick and hence took it off the flame when the gravy was slightly
loose. But for those of you who prefer a thick consistency, keep stirring the
curry carefully till it thickens. Stirring the curry is very crucial because it prevents the curd/yoghurt from curdling.<o:p></o:p></div>
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3. The Kaalan can be
stored in an airtight porcelain jar for a few days at room temperature (you can
refrigerate it if you want to) and used when required.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Hope you all had a
fantastic Onam. We had a lovely Onasadya at a small restaurant here in<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Bangalore</st1:place></st1:city>,
thoroughly enjoyed it. Special thanks to my lovely hubby, Reju for treating me
with that yummy Sadya. He is totally amazed by my mighty love for the "<b>Sadya"</b>!
But don't worry Reju, I still love you more!!! :)</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Recipe
Courtesy: The Family Cook Book by Mrs. K.M. Mathew</i></div>
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Donna Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05013768304861784202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3478582844317816978.post-50397644824756720352012-08-29T11:31:00.001+05:302012-08-29T11:31:35.302+05:30"Onam Vannallo Ponnonam Vannallo..." - Pal Payasam<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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today’s post by wishing all my wonderful readers a <b><i>Happy and Blessed Onam 2012.</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I love Kerala at this time of the year where
everyone is dressed in traditional Kerala attire of <i>Kasavu/Kerala sarees, Pattu
Paavaada (skirt and blouse), Mundu</i> etc. That lovely blend of cream and gold is
a treat to the eye. And today I bring you something sweet, the <b><i>Pal
Payasam</i></b>.</div>
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<i>Payasam</i> or <i>Kheer</i>
is essentially a rice pudding, which is a traditional South Indian sweet dish. It
is made by boiling rice or
broken wheat with milk and sugar, and flavored
with cardamom, raisins, saffron,
cashewnuts, pistachios or almonds. It is typically served during
a meal or also consumed alone as a dessert.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Kheer is prepared
in festivals, temples, and all special occasions.
Payasa or Payasam (used in South India)
or payesh (used in the <st1:place w:st="on">Bengal</st1:place> region)
are derived from the Sanskrit word<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>"Payas"</i><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>which also means<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>"Milk"</i>. It is
prepared using milk, rice, ghee, sugar/jaggery, khoya. Some also
add a little bit of heavy cream or condensed milk to give it a more rich
flavor. It is often garnished with slivered almonds, cashews, raisins and
pistachios. It is an essential dish in many Hindu feasts and
celebrations. While the dish is most often made with rice, it can also be made
with other ingredients such as vermicelli.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rice was known to the Romans, and possibly
introduced to<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:place w:st="on">Europe</st1:place><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>as a food crop as early as the 8th or
10th century AD, and so the recipe for the popular<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>English Rice Pudding</i> is
believed by some to be descended from Payasam/Kheer.</div>
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The South Indian
version, payasam or payasa is an integral part of a
traditional South Indian meal. The South Indian payasam also makes
extensive use of jaggery and coconut milk in place of sugar
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In a Kerala Sadya, payasam is served at the end of the hearty meal. Hot payasam served after a
delicious and elaborate feast of rice, sambar and other dishes is relished by
all Malayalees. Payasam is often served on the banana leaf itself and eaten
along with bananas and pappad - "<i>Pappadam-Pazham-Payasam". </i>Sounds
wierd?! Well, that's the right way of eating payasam at an Onam Sadya.
In Malayalee or Kerala cuisine, there are several different
kinds of payasam that can be prepared from a wide variety of fruits and starch
bases, famous ones being:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>Chakka
Pradhaman made from jackfruit pulp, Ada Pradhaman and </i><span class="apple-converted-space"><i> </i></span><i>Palada Pradhaman made from flat ground rice chips, Parippu
Pradhaman made from split green gram, Gothambu Payasam made from broken wheat,
Semiya Payasam made from vermicelli, Mambazha Payasam made from fresh ripe
mangoes etc...</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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Red Rice - 1/2
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Cardamom (crushed) - 2 (or 2 pinches of cardamom
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rice, milk, sugar and crushed cardamom. Mix well. Cover and cook at medium to low
flame. (I cooked it for 7 to 8 minutes on medium flame and the rest of the
cooking was done on sim) When the steam appears, place the pressure cooker weight
on it and cook for about 40 mts (preferably avoiding any whistles) on a low
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off flame and keep closed for 1 and 1/2 to 2 hrs. Open the lid of the pressure
cooker and give it a good stir. Check for sugar and add if necessary. (you can
add 2 pinches of cardamom powder if you did not add crushed cardamoms before.
Combine well.). If you find the payasam too thick, dilute it by adding boiled
milk. Serve warm or cold. (I love cold payasam. My hubby and I preferred it cold, but you can always have it warm too.)</div>
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This is not the authentic payasam but a quick
and easy payasam. The traditional method of preparing payasam involves more
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1. In case you don't have red
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What better way to welcome Maveli this Onam! An absolutely crack-a-lackin <i><b>Pal Payasam</b></i> just for you! Enjoy.....Have a great day and year ahead. God bless.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">An Onasadya is incomplete without the freshly
prepared spicy Sambar. It gives the whole meal a definition and lifts the Sadya to a
new dimension.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><i>Sambar</i></b> or <b><i>Sambhar</i></b> is a dish that holds origin and
a very important place in South Indian cuisine. It refers to a vegetable stew
or chowder based on a broth made with tamarind paste and split pigeon peas and
tempered with coconut oil, mustard seeds, red chillies and curry leaves. Each
state in <st1:place w:st="on">South India</st1:place> prepares it with a
typical variation, adapted to it’s taste and environment. The origins of this dish are uncertain, although
legend has that it originated in the kitchen of <i>Thanjavur
Marathas ruler Shahuji</i>, during the 18th century from the South Indian
state of Tamil Nadu.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sambar is reflective of a broad and ancient tradition of lentil-based
vegetable stews in <st1:place w:st="on">Southern India</st1:place>. Malayalees
all over love this dish and prepare it in different ways. (differs from one
region to another)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Nowadays, a ready-made spice mix for Sambar (Sambar powder)
is easily available in all stores and super markets. But back in our ancestral
homes, this spice mix was freshly ground and prepared and the wonderful aroma
produced from these ancient kitchens was simply heavenly!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sambar makes use of a wide variety of vegetables or
vegetable combinations. Some of the veggies used are: <i>Drumstick, Pearl Onion, Potato, Yellow Cucumber, Winter Melon/Ash
Gourd, Pumpkin, Carrot, Okra/Ladies Finger/Vendakka, Elephant Yam/Chena, Raw Banana,
Tindora/Kovakka, Beans, Brinjal/Eggplant, Snake Gourd, Radish etc…</i>Sambar is
an excellent curry option for kiddies who usually pick on veggies on their
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have always had this crazy romance with Sambar ever
since I was young. My mum used to prepare this very often at home and we always
ended up having big bowls of this delicious curry even before we started off on
the main meal. The complexity of texture and flavour makes the dish what it is.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Today I have for you, <b><i>Varutharachu Sambar</i></b> - <i>Sambar prepared with roasted coconut and a mixture of freshly ground spices.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Split
Pigeon Peas (toor dal) - 1/2 cup</span></div>
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(cut into large cubes) - 2 (small)</span></div>
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(cut into 2 inch pieces) - 1</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Winter
Melon/Kumbalanga (cut into medium sized cubes) - 2 cups</span></div>
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Finger/Vendakka (cut into 1 and ½ inch pieces) – 5 to 6<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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chillies (slit lengthwise) - 2</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Pearl
onions (whole or cut into half) – 12 to 15<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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leaves/Cilantro (finely chopped) – 1 tbsp<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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seeds – 3 to 4 tsp</span></div>
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Red chillies – 4 to 5</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Asafoetida/Hing/Kaayam
powder - 1/4 tsp<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Shallots/Pearl
onions (finely sliced) - 2</span></div>
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seeds/Uluva - 1/4 tsp</span></div>
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Urad dal/Uzhunnu parippu - 1 tsp</span></div>
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onions (finely sliced) – 2 to 3 (optional)</span></div>
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Red chillies – 2 to 3</span></div>
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oil in a pan and add fenugreek seeds. Fry till lightly browned and add the
split urad dal and chana dal. Fry until they turn golden brown. Now add the
asafoetida and fry for a few seconds till aroma comes through. Transfer this to
a bowl and leave to cool. In the same pan, fry the coriander seeds and dry red
chillies. Saut’e till they give out a nice aroma and raw smell disappears.
Throw in the slit pearl onions, curry leaves and grated coconut and fry till
the coconut turns brown (take care not to burn the coconut). Keep aside to
cool. Grind to a powder in a mixer. Add a little water and grind to a fine
paste.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the pigeon peas/toor dal along with diced tomatoes in a pressure cooker adding enough
water. Cook for 1 whistle. Open the lid of the pressure cooker when pressure
has fully escaped and mash the dal-tomato mixture. Toss in the veggies - <i>potato, pearl onion, winter melon, carrot,
drumstick (refer notes) </i>with turmeric powder (1/4 tsp), enough water and salt. Pressure
cook for upto 1 whistle.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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until their slime disappears. Remove lid of the pressure cooker and add
tamarind extract/juice into it. Throw in the sautéed okra pieces and a few curry
leaves. Bring to a boil. Give it a good stir. Add the ground coconut paste and rest of
the turmeric powder. Check for salt and add if necessary. Adjust the gravy
according to your desired consistency. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes on a gentle
simmer. Switch off flame.</span><br />
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coconut oil in a small pan and splutter mustard seeds. Add finely sliced pearl
onions and fry till light brown. (if you are using them) Add the dry red chillies and curry leaves and fry for a
few seconds. Pour over the prepared sambar. Garnish with chopped coriander
leaves. Keep covered for at least 20 to 25 minutes before serving. Serve hot with
rice and pappads.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. Coconut oil enhances the flavour of the curry
and lifts it to a whole new level. For health benefits, I tend to use a lesser
quantity of coconut oil in my cooking. I avoided using coconut oil while frying
the spices and grated coconut for the ground mixture. I only added it while
preparing the seasoning/tempering. Please feel free to add more if you like the
flavor.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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veggies to those I have mentioned in the recipe. You can add whichever
vegetables are available in your refrigerator.</span></div>
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