How to separate moringa leaves from stem? How to remove drumstick leaves from stem? Easy Kitchen hack to remove drumstick leaves.

 

How to separate moringa leaves from stem? How to remove drumstick leaves from stem? Easy Kitchen hack to remove drumstick leaves.

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Baked Jamun Cake / Baked Gulab Jamun Cake / No Fry Gulab Jamun Recipe / Healthy Gulab Jamun Recipe / Gulab Jamoon In Oven Recipe / Baked Gulab Jamun

Baked Gulab Jamun Cake 

 Ingredients

All purpose flour / Maida - 2 tbsp. ( heaped )

Milk powder - 1/4 cup

Cardamom - 3 ( powdered)

Baking powder - 1/4 tsp

Baking soda - 1/8 tsp

Curd - 2 tbsp.

Ghee - 1 tbsp.

Sugar - 1 tbsp.

Rose water - few drop

Saffron strands - few

Milk - little less than 1/4 cup ( add as needed )

Ingredients for the syrup

Sugar - 1/2 cup

Water - 1/4 cup

Rose water - a drop

Saffron strands - few

Crushed cardamom pods - 2

( Dissolve sugar in water and bring it to a boil, once the syrup is sticky switch off the stove. Add the essence , saffron and cardamom powder and mix well )

Method

Take a bowl add milk powder, ghee, curd , milk & sugar , mix it well still sugar is dissolved.

Add the maida , baking powder, baking soda , saffron , rose essence and cardamom powder mix well till combined.

Grease a baking dish with ghee and pour the batter, tap the container for the batter to spread evenly.

Bake at 350 deg. F for 8 to 10 minutes till light brown & fluffy.

Prick with a tooth pick or stick in the center if comes out clean then the cake is cooked.

Remove from the oven cool a bit and loosen up the sides of the cake and using fork prick the cake on top for the sugar syrup to penetrate into the cake.

Pour the hot syrup all around the cake, cover and rest for 10 minutes and invert onto a plate.

Garnish with nuts and serve warm.

Notes:

a) Do not over bake the cake they can turn dark brown, chewy and flat. An extra 3 minutes turned the  color of my cake . Each oven is different so temperature & baking time can vary , so keep and eye.

b) Do not boil the syrup till thick then the cake will not absorb the syrup. Syrup should be sticky thin syrup.

c) Soaking the cake a bit long will taste even more better instead of enjoy it right away.

d) Milk quantity may differ so add accordingly to get the right pour consistency.

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Drumstick Juice Recipe / Moringa Pod Juice Recipe / Refreshing Summer Drinks / Drink For weight Loss / Anti Inflammatory Drink

 

Drumstick Juice 

Ingredients

Long drumsticks - 3

( cut it into pieces)

Chia seeds - 2 tsp

( soaked in water to bloat)

Roasted cumin seeds - 1 tsp

Black salt - 1/2 tsp or add according to your taste

Lemon juice - 2 tsp

Mint leaves - 6

Water as needed

Ice cubes as needed

Method

Cook drumstick in water till soft. Cool and grind it with mint leaves ,cumin powder & black salt. 

Filter the mixture and add water as needed.

Add lemon juice , ice cubes & chia seeds into the juice , mix and serve cold.

Excellent unique refreshing summer drink, best drink to resolves anti inflammatory issues.

Discover how to make a refreshing moringa juice, perfect as a weight loss drink. This simple recipe offers a delightful addition to your healthy recipes collection. Enjoy this anti inflammatory drinks option, ideal for summer drinks recipe enjoyment and overall nutrition. 🌿🍲

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Chethi Chekkalu Recipe / Gatti Chekkalu recipe / Andhra Chekkalu Recipe / Telugu Snacks Chethi Chekkalu Recipe / Chekkalu Recipe

 

Chethi Chekkalu

Ingredients

Rice flour - 2 cups

Salt to taste

Cumin seeds - 1 & 1/2 tsp

Butter - 2 & 1/2 tbsp.

Coarsely crushed green chilies - 10 

Coarsely crushed ginger - 1 tsp

Channa dal - 1/8 cup

( soak it for 30 minutes , drain out the water and use)

Finely chopped curry leaves - 2 tsp

Water as needed

Oil to deep fry

Method

Take a wide bowl add all the ingredients and mix till combined.

Gently add water little by little to form a soft non sticky soft dough.

Pinch small portion of the dough , grease your fingers , gently press to form a long oval shape.

Deep fry these in hot oil till crisp and light brown on all sides.

Cool and store it in a tight container.

Enjoy as a tea time snack.

Chethi Chekkalu is a traditional Andhra snack made by hand (“chethi” means hand) using rice flour , crushed green chillies, ginger, cumin and curry leaves . Crispy and savory, these deep-fried crackers are especially popular during festivals like Sankranti and are loved for their rustic texture and homemade flavor. Perfect with a cup of tea, Chethi Chekkalu bring the true taste of Andhra kitchens to every bite.

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Carrot & Watermelon Coolers / WaterMelon Carrot Drink Recipe / Drink For Glowing Skin Recipe / Summer Drinks Recipes

Watermelon Carrot Cooler

Ingredients

Carrot -1 cup
Watermelon -1 cup
Honey or Sugar ( optional)
Ginger - 1/2 tsp
Mint leaves - 5
Ice cubes few

Method

Blend carrot , ginger , mint & watermelon in a blender.

Filtering is optional, add ice cubes and serve chill.

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Sweet & Spicy Pineapple Salad / Quick Spicy Pineapple Salad / Easy Salad Recipes / Pineapple Salad

 

Sweet & Spicy Pineapple

Ingredients

Chopped pineapple - 2 cups

White vinegar or Lemon juice - 1 tbsp

Salt to taste

Chilly flakes - 1 tsp ( heaped)

White Sugar or Brown sugar - 1 tsp

Chopped mint and coriander leaves - 1 tbsp

( Adjust all ingredients according to your taste )

Method

Add all above ingredients into a bowl shake it well or mix gently till combined.

Serve immediately.

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Thenga Puli Recipe / Thengai Puli Recipe / Kerala Thenga Puli Recipe

 

Thenga Puli

Ingredients ground to a smooth paste

Small onions - 6

Grated coconut - 1 cup

Tamarind - a small gooseberry size

Red chilly powder - 1 tsp

Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Salt to taste

Roasted methi seeds - 1/4 tsp

( Pour water and grind the above ingredients to a smooth paste, dilute with little water)

Tempering

Coconut oil - 2tsp

Chopped small onion - 4

Curry leaves few

Red chilies - 2

Mustard - 1tsp

Method

Heat oil in a pan temper with above ingredients. 

Once onions are fried till light brown pour the ground paste. 

Mix well and cook in low flame till bubbles starts to appear, switch off the stove.

There are chances of curdling so do not give a boil.

Serve this with Dosa or enjoy with rice.

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Carrot Ribbon Salad Recipe / Asian Carrot Salad / Viral Carrot Ribbon Salad / Easy Salad Recipes / Viral Carrot Ribbon Salad

 

Carrot Ribbon Salad

Ingredients

Carrots - 1 medium size 

( shave it to long thin ribbons)

Grated Garlic - 1

Salt to taste

Rice vinegar - 2 tsp

Soy sauce - 1 tsp

Honey - 1 tsp

Sesame oil - 1 tsp

Sesame seeds - 2 tsp

Chopped coriander leaves - 1 tbsp.

Method

Take a bowl add all the above ingredients and toss gently till combined.

Sprinkle sesame seeds and coriander leaves on top and serve it immediately.

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Eggless Upside Down Pineapple Cake / Upside Down Cake / Eggless Pineapple Cake / Pineapple Cake Recipe

Eggless Upside Down Pineapple Cake

Ingredients for the base

Canned pineapple slices-7
Cherries-10
Butter-1tsp
Brown sugar-2tbsp

For the batter

Maida/All purpose flour-1 cup
Baking powder-1tsp
Baking soda-1/2tsp
Pineapple essence-1tsp
Oil-2tbsp
Butter-2tbsp
Condensed milk-14 oz -1 can

Method

Pre.heat oven to 300 deg. take a cake pan add the butter, place the pan over the flame.

When the butter melts add the brown sugar, and caramelize it. Arrange the pineapple slices and cherries on the caramel, keep aside.

Sieve maida, baking powder & baking soda & keep it aside.

Take another bowl beat all the above ingredients till smooth , Pour this on top of the pineapple slices.

Bake it for 20 minutes or till done. Cool completely , unmold & serve.

Source: Tarla Dalal

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Methi Pachadi / Methi Leaves Chutney / Menthi Kura Pachadi / Fenugreek Leaves Chutney / Menthakku Pachadi / Vendayakeerai Chutney Recipe

Methi Pachadi

Tempering Ingredients

Oil - 1/4 cup
Mustard - 1 tsp
Urad dal & Channa Dal - 1 tsp
Jeera - 1/2 tsp
Red chilies - 2
Curry leaves few
Crushed garlic - 3
Hing - 1/2 tsp

Ingredients ground to a thick paste

Methi cubes - 2
( I used frozen methi cubes, if you get fresh methi leaves use it)
Salt to taste
Red chilly powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Garlic - 2
Chopped onion - a handful
Grated coconut - 1 tbsp. heaped
Tamarind - a small lemon size
( Soak it in some warm water)
Grind all above ingredients to a smooth thick paste. Do not add water if needed sprinkle some water.

Other ingredients

Jaggery - 2 tsp heaped

Method

Heat oil in a pan temper it with above ingredients.
Lower the flame and add the ground paste cook this mixture till oil separates the pan.
Before switching off the stove add jaggery mix well.
Best served with Idli , dosa or mixed with rice and eaten.

Note:

a) Adjust tamarind and chilly powder according to your taste.
b) Fresh methi is always the best to make this pachadi.

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