tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23899017875145672772026-10-14T01:57:34.467+05:30WELCOME TO USHA'S KITCHEN.... EASY TO MAKE VEGETARIAN RECIPES WITH MY OWN CREATIONS AND LOTS OF LOVE AND HARD WORK PUT INTO IT!usha's kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07105779022480141010noreply@blogger.comBlogger1660125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2389901787514567277.post-33568231667859887882015-02-12T12:06:00.000+05:302015-02-12T12:06:29.545+05:30

Harvest festivals of Indian states occurs at the time of main harvest of a the region and people. Major Harvest festivals in India are Makara Sankranti which is also known as Pongal, Uttarayana, Lohri, Poush Parbon and Bhogali Bihu. Makara Sankranti is one of the major Indian Harvest festival celebrated with different name falls in January. Makara Sankranti

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African food especially food of Ethiopia is a country with incredibly fertile land and a rich history. Ethiopian cuisine consists of vegetable and often very spicy meat dishes, usually in the form of wat (also w'et or wot), a thick stew, served atop injera, a large sourdough flatbread.Injera is a sourdough-risen flatbread with a unique, slightly spongy texture. Traditionally made out of

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Chawli ki subji [ Long podded Cowpea, Snake bean, Yardlong Bean,  Choda, Chawli ki subji, Chawli.]INGREDIENTS10 - 12 long Chawli cut in even round pieces. 1 Tbsp Oil1\4 Tsp Cumin seeds1- 2 Pinch of Hing| Asafoetida1\2 Tsp Turmeric powder1 Tsp Red Chilly powder2 Tsp Coriander powder1\2 Tsp Garam Masala1\4 Tsp Mango powder| Amchur powderSalt to taste.METHODWash the long chawli beans in

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Fat Burns Fat ? ? ?For a long time, we thought avocado were good for nothing.Fat is not something to avoid. But it’s essential for normal growth and development. Dietary fat also provides energy, protects our organs, maintains cell membranes, and helps the body absorb and process nutrients. Even better, it helps the body burn fat, says nutritionist and owner of Nutritious Life meal system, 

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How to make popcorn at home. Light, fluffy freshly made popcorn at home .. .All u need is . .Corn kernelsOilSaltTurmeric powder.In a a large saucepan add oil on the bottom of the pan.Add corn kernels to the pan also add to taste salt and turmeric powder.Give a quick stir.Put a lid quickly.The kernels start popping reduce the heat.Allow to cook until the popping sound stops.Switch off the flame

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Who has this?Appa Kara (Appe Patra)12 pits Non Stick Appam Appa Maker with Handle Lid.Would u like 2 share its recipes? http://www.foodfellas4you.com/some-creative-uses-of-the-wo…/ Do u also feel the same?One never Imagined that so many recipes can be achieved using Appe Pan..Ever tried making Vegetable Manchurian balls?If not catch the recipe here.http://redchillies.us/…/24/

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Petha is a very famous sweet in North India. Petha is a translucent soft candy from North India and Pakistan (Punjab region and metros). Usually rectangular or cylindrical, it is made from the ash gourd vegetable (also known as winter melon or white pumpkin, or simply petha in Hindi and Urdu).With growing demand and innovation, more varieties of the original preparation are available. Many

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Aloo Pyaaz ki sabzi with PoorisINGREDIENTS4 - 5 Potatoes boiled, peeled and broken into pieces,1 Onion large size sliced.1\4 Tsp Turmeric powder,1 Tsp Red chilly powder [ opt ],4 Tbsp Water,Salt to taste.FOR THE TEMPERING...1/8 Tsp Mustard seeds,1 Tbsp Oil,1 Tbsp Urad dal [ raw ],5-6 Curry leaves.MethodPut a pan to heat add oil n rest of tempering ingredients.Now add sliced onions and saute

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What is Coconut Sugar and How is it Made? Coconut sugar is also called Coconut Palm Sugar. It is a natural sugar made from sap, which is the sugary circulating fluid of the coconut plant. It is often confused with Palm Sugar, which is similar but made from a different type of palm tree.As the harmful effects of sugar and high fructose corn syrup become increasingly more evident, people are

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Dal Pakwan is made with Channa Dal and pakwan is a cripsy puri made with maida. It happens to be an extremely popular Sunday breakfast delicacy in Sindhi homes. Chana dal  served with crispy pakwans.Actually the crisp flavored puris known as Pakwan are served with spicy dal topped with a drizzle of tamarind chutney, green chutney and sliced onions on top.. http://

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Have u heard of this?Vishwamitra Khichadi?Catch it here. .http://www.marathimirchi.com/marathi/details.php?image_id=8382

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The term Hawaiian sea salt describes both a style of salt and the land where the salt is made.Alae salt, sometimes referred to as Hawaiian salt, is an unrefined sea salt that has been mixed with a red alae volcanic clay. It get its pink and brownish color from the particles of volcanic red clay.It is part of Native Hawaiian cuisine and is used to season dishes such as kalua, poke (food), and

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Who would like to try this?The healing properties of the cinnamon and the honey. Maybe you did not know that these two magical ingredients can help you lose weight.So try instead of starving.This simple but magical drink which is tasty and so easy to make will speed up the metabolism and helps you to get rid of the excess weight.Ingredients:Two tablespoons of honeyOne tablespoon of

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TIPS TIPS TIPS TIPS TIPS TIPS TIPSTo make softer chapatisMake a soft and smooth chapati dough and knead it very well.Allow to rest for 15 to 20 minutes before rolling.The kneading process helped the formation of gluten which will give softer chapatis. Also try to use warm water to knead dough.

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Why eat Green chillies?Protection Against CancerGreen chillies are rich sources of antioxidants and this makes them act like janitors of the body. They can protect the body against free radical damage giving you natural immunity to cancer and also slowing down the ageing process. Did u know about this?http://www.tarladalal.com/Til-Gur-ki-Roti-3017r

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Harvest festivals of Indian states occurs at the time of main harvest of a the region and people.Major Harvest festivals in India are Makara Sankranti which is also known as Pongal, Uttarayana, Lohri, Poush Parbon and Bhogali Bihu.Makara Sankranti is one of the major Indian Harvest festival celebrated with different name falls in January.Makara Sankranti is

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PICTURE FOR REFERENCE PURPOSE ONLYYou probably haven't given them a second thought... What happens if your kids, or you yourself, eat the stickers that are on fruit?Fruit stickers are edible! Should you peel them off? Yes. But, if you happen to eat one or two it’s not a big deal. They’re actually made out of “edible paper” or other food grade materials.The FDA explains fruit stickers are

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Drying (dehydrating) food is one of the oldest and easiest methods of food preservation. Dehydration is the process of removing water or moisture from a food product. Removing moisture from foods makes them smaller and lighter.Dehydration has been used widely for this purpose since ancient times; the earliest known practice is 12,000 B.C. by inhabitants of the modern Middle East and Asia

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Paneer Cheese Stuffed KoftasINGREDIENTS4 - 5 Tbsp Spinach (cut finely ),1 Tbsp Cottage Cheese( grated) ,1 Tbsp Cheese( grated) ,8-10 Tbsp Bread Crumbs,1 Potato boiled and mashed,Salt and Pepper pd to taste,1\2 Tsp Oil,METHOD:Put a pan to heat add oil, onion, stir for few seconds then add the cut spinach  and salt , pepper pd to taste.Mash the boiled potato add salt, half of the bread

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Peru|Guava ki Sabzi.A sweet and tangy dish, Peru|Guava ki Sabzi.Ingredients1\2 a Peru|Guava ripe, yellow in color without seedscut in small cubesTempering1\4 Cup water1 Tbsp Oil1\8 Tsp Cumin seeds1 Pinch of Hing|Asafoetida1\4 Tsp Turmeric powder1\2 Tsp Red chilly powder1 Tsp Coriander powder1 Pinch Garam masalaFew drops of lime juice1 Tsp SugarSalt to taste.MethodCut half of the ripe guava

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Teekhi| Tikhi Sev Ka Raita[ Teekhi Sev is fried vermicelli type made from gram flour  blended with pungent spices.]Churn or beat the curd until smooth in a bowl.In the curd add all masalas like salt, sugar, pepper, red chilly powder and cumin powder to one's taste.Mix well and keep in fridge to chill.At the time of serving add the tikhi sev and serve.

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DAL WITH A TADKA INGREDIENTS: 1 Cup Tur Dal, Pressure cooked1 Onion chopped, opt1 Tomato chopped,1 Green Chilly chopped,1 Whole Red Chilly,2 Tbsp Garlic chopped, optA Piece Ginger chopped,1\4 Tsp Garam masala,1\4 Tsp Turmeric powder,1 Tsp Coriander powder,1\2 Tsp Mango Powder| Amchur pdTadka | Tempering1 Tbsp Ghee1\8 Tsp Cumin seeds,1 Tsp Red Chilly powder,A Pinch Asafoetida1 Tbsp

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A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL

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Aloo Pyaaz ki sabzi with PoorisINGREDIENTS4 - 5 Potatoes boiled, peeled and broken into pieces,1 Onion large size sliced.1\4 Tsp Turmeric powder,1 Tsp Red chilly powder [ opt ],4 Tbsp Water,Salt to taste.FOR THE TEMPERING...1/8 Tsp Mustard seeds,1 Tbsp Oil,1 Tbsp Urad dal [ raw ],5-6 Curry leaves.MethodPut a pan to heat add oil n rest of tempering ingredients.Now add sliced onions and saute

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Leftover's Grilled ToastBread Slices with butter applied on one side.Leftover's like Samosas, Kachoris, Tikkis orCutlets.Few round slices of onions, cucumbers and tomatoes with salt and pepper powder sprinkled.Optional sprinkle of chaat masala or anysandwich masala of your choice.Also apply green chutney and tomato sauceon one side of the bread slices.Assemble before putting in grill

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