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 Soya chunk pulav | ಸೋಯಾ ಪಲಾವ್  Soya chunk pulav is a healthy meal option. Combination of soya with different veggies and rice makes perfect combination of healthy meal. Spices added with take the recipe to next level. If this is to be served as lunch box recipe for kids, skip redchilli powder and reduce the amount of garam masala.  Soya is a high protein source for vegetarians. This is the best way to consume it. Tips   Its better to use crushed ginger garlic paste, due to the freshness, taste will be enhanced. But if not possible ginger garlic paste can be used. Vegetables of your choice can be added. like beans, peas, corn , potato etc. Always add tomato at the end, if added in the beginning it will release more moisture and spices might not be fried. If needed a little jaggery or sugar can be added to create a better balance of tatse. Its always recommended to add coriander leaves at the end. Because Nutrition value of coriander leaves reduces if its over co...

 Khichidi Recipe | ಖಿಚಿಡಿ  Khichidi is a healthy combination of rice and lentils. Combination of moong dal, toor dal and rice makes it more nutritious. This can be a lunch/ breakfast or dinner recipe. This onepot recipe is easy to prepare yet it is healthiest option.  If you have small kids who have just started their meal, then this recipe can be the apt one. But if you are preparing for toddlers, do skip the tempering part and also add very less amount of spices. Do try this recipe and let the know about your opinion in comment box. Ingredients required Rice - 1 Cup Moong dal / green gram dal - 3/4 cup Toor dal / pegeon pea - 1/4 cup Black pepper powder - 1 Tsp Grated Ginger - 1/2 Tsp or 1 inch Jaggery - 1/2 Tsp Water - 6 Cups Ghee - 2 Tsp Mustard seeds - 1/2 Tsp Cumin / Jeera seeds - 1/2 Tsp Curry leaves - 1 Tsp Cashew - As per the taste Turmeric - 1/4 Tsp Salt - As per the taste Method of preparation Wash and soak moong dal and toor dal for 10-15 minutes. Wash Rice He...

 Fruit juice with carrot | ಫ್ರೂಟ್ ಜ್ಯೂಸು ವಿಥ್ ಕ್ಯಾರಟ್  Seasonal fruits are always refreshing. Making kids to have these in better and healthier way is by providing  it in form of juice. I have tried to add a hidden twist of carrot with apple and strawberry. Do try the recipe and share your feedback. Servings: 2 glass Ingredients Required Apple - 1 Strawberry - 1 or 2 Carrot - 1 small(or 1/2 carrot) Milk - 1 Glass Sugar - 2 Tsp Water - 1/2 glass Method of Preparation Peel the skin of carrot and apple. Cut strawberry, apple and carrot in to small pieces. To a Mixer jar add apples, strawberries and carrots.  Now add Water and sugar to it. Blend it to a smooth paste. Now add Milk and blend then well for a minute. Healthy fruit juice is ready to drink. Tips If apple is not available banana or chikku can be added. More milk and sugar can be added based on the requirement. ಬೇಕಾಗುವ ಸಾಮಗ್ರಿಗಳು  ಆಪಲ್ - ೧ ಸ್ಟ್ರಾಬೆರಿ - ೧ ಅಥವಾ ೨ ಕ್ಯಾರಟ್ - ೧ ಸಣ್ಣದು  ಹಾಲು - ೧ ಗ್ಲಾಸ್ ...

 Carrot Halwa | ಕ್ಯಾರಟ್ ಹಲ್ವ  Carrot Halwa or carrot pudding is a delicious delicacy which can be prepared during the festival season. Hence winter is a season for carrots and also sweets are more favorite among all, this ia the best time to prepare carrot halwa. So to make use of the seasonal veggies i have shared an easy recipe of carrot halwa. Do try it and share your opinion. Ingredients required Grated (or finely chopped) Carrots - 2 Cups Ghee or Clarified Butter - 1/2 Cup Dryfruits of your choice - 1/4 cup Sugar - 3/4 Cup Milk - 1 Cup Cardamom powder - 2 Pinch Salt - 1 Pinch Method of Preparation To a pan add 1 tsp of ghee add dryfruits to it and fry then until they are roasted. Once they are fried keep them aside. To the same pan add 1/4 cup of ghee (or you may need more ghee) and add grated carrot to it fry them until raw smell disappears. Cook it by closing the lid and keep on monitoring multiple times. once the raw smell is disappeared, add milk, stir them and cook i...

 Bread Roll | ಬ್ರೆಡ್ ರೋಲ್  Bread Roll is a easy 5 minutes snack recipe. if you have boiled potatoes then the recipe takes just 5 minutes to prepare. This can be a tiffin box recipe for kids. For fuzzy eaters you can even hide vegetables with potatoes. Do try the recipe and comment your opinion in comment tab. Ingredients Required Boiled Potatoes - 2 Finely chopped onion - 1 Finely chopped Green chillies - 2 Finely chopped Coriander leaves - 3 Tbsp Chat masala - 1/2 tsp Garam Masala - 1 Tsp Salt - As per the taste Bread slices - 4 to 8 Oil - for deep frying Water - 1/2 Cup Method of Preparation Cut the brown edges of bread slices. Keep them aside. To prepare filling, Add boiled potatoes to a bowl, mash them nicely. Now add chopped onion, green chillies, chat masala, garam masala, chopped coriander leaves and salt. Mix them well until all the flavors are combined well with potatoes. Heat the oil in medium to low heat, do not over heat. Now to prepare roll, To  a plate add s...