ThotaKura Gravy

This green variety leafy is very rich in protiens,vitamins and iron.This can be prepared in different styles.Here I have shown a very simple way o cooking.This dish is very simple and easy to prepare.

Ingredients:

1.  ThotaKura - 3 bunches(washed and coarsely chopped)
2. Onion - 1
3. Green chili - 4 to 5
4. Garlic - 5 cloves
5. Water
6. Salt

For Tempering:

• Mustard seeds- 1/4 tbps
• Jeera - 1/4 tbps
• Urad dal - 1/4 tbps
• Hing
• Red Chilli - 2
• Curry leaves
• Oil

Preparation:

• In a microwave safe bowl and add all the above ingredients except water and salt to it and microwave for 2mins at 100% power level.

• Now add water,salt and microwave for another 2mins,once its done allow it cool and grin it to a fine paste.
• Now in another microwave safe bowl add oil and tempering ingredients once it crackles add it to the paste.

• Ready to serve it with paranthas,roti,rice.

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KoyyaKura Gravy

Have already posted koyyakura with dal,here comes the another dish with koyyakura which can be prepared in very short span.It makes a good side to roti and also for rice.It is very very simple to prepare.I am sure You will love cooking this and even having it.
This can be prepared in microwave oven or stove.I have prepared it in oven.

Ingredients:

1. Koyya Kura - 2 bunches(washed and coarsely chopped)
2. Onion - 1
3. Green chili - 2 to 3
4. Garlic - 5 cloves
5. Coriander - 1 small bunch
6. Water
7. Salt

For Tempering:

• Mustard seeds- 1/4 tbps
• Jeera - 1/4 tbps
• Urad dal - 1/4 tbps
• Hing
• Red Chilli - 1
• Oil

Preparation:

• In a microwave safe bowl and add all the above ingredients except water and salt to it and microwave for 2mins at 100% power level.
• Now add water,salt and microwave for another 2mins,once its done allow it cool and grin it to a fine paste.
• Now in another microwave safe bowl add oil and tempering ingredients once it crackles add it to the paste.
• Ready to serev,serve it with paranthas,roti,rice.

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KoyyaKura Pappu(dal)

This green variety is very popular in Andhra Pradesh.It is very rich in protiens,vitamins and iron.This can be prepared in different styles.Here I have mixed dal with koyyakura ,this very good if your in a diet as it contains lots of fiber in it.This dish is very simple and easy to prepare.

Ingredients:

1. Koyyakura - 3 bunches(washed and coarsely chopped)
2. Toor dal (Kandhi pappu) - 3/4 cup
3. Onion - 1
4. Green Chilli - 5 to 6
5. Garlic - 3 to 4 cloves
6. Coriander powder - 1 tbps
7. Tamarind - 2 tbps
8. Turmeric - 1/4 tbps
9. Salt 
10. Water - 2 cup
11. Oil
12. Coriander  - for garnish

For Tempering:

1. Mustard seeds -1/4 tbps
2. Jeera- 1/4 tbps
3. Urad dal-1/4 tbps
4. Hing - pinch
5. Red chilli - 2
6. Oil

Procedure:

• Pressure cook all the above ingredients for minimum 4 - 6 vessels.Once the pressure is released open the lid and mix it well.
• Heat oil in a pan and add the tempering ingredients once they crackle,add it to the koyyakura pappu.
• Its ready to serve,it tastes good with both roti and steamed rice.

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Onion Rava Dosa

Onion Rava Dosa is a very popular dish for South Indians,which is made with rava especially Bombay rava this can be prepared instantly and very easy to prepare.It tastes too good,crispy and looks like a thin crepe.

Unlike other dosa we don't use ladle it is directly pored over hot pan,once it turns crispy it is removed and served..:)

Ingredients:

1. Rava - 1 cup
2. Maida - 1/2 cup
3. Rice atta - 1/4 cup
4. Onion- 1 finely chopped
5. Ginger finely chopped - 1 tbps
6. Cashewnut powder - 2tbps
7. Green chilli finely chopped - 2tbps
8. Jeera - 1tbps
9. Coriander finely chopped
10. Salt
11. Oil

Procedure:

Batter preparation:

• Mix all the three flours well,make a thin batter using little water at a time and make batter without any lumps.Batter should have pouring consistency like buttermilk.

• Now add all other left over ingredients to batter except onion and oil.Let this batter stand for 30 min minimum.
• Now heat the dosa pan on medium heat and coat a layer of oil on the pan.
• When pan is ready pour the batter in circular motion from 3 to 4 inches height  till it covers the pan, rava dosa should have holes in it like lacy look.Now sprinkle onions on it.

• Note: do not try to spread the batter it would damage its appearance.
• Sprinkle 1 - 2 tbps of oil around dosa,cook dosa for 2 or 3mins until it turns golden color.No need to turn the dosa.
• Rava dosa will be golden brown on one side and the other light brown or white.
• Now with the help of spatula remove the dosa and transfer it into a serving plate.
• Thin and crispy rava dosa is ready,Serve it with chutney and sambar.

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Bitter gourd Fry(Karela Fry)

This is a simple and classic south Indian style stir fry recipe made using very few basic ingredients.Beacuse of its bitter taste many of us doesn't cook and many of us just avoid them eating though it is very high in its nutritional values,to remove its bitterness soak it in water mixed with salt and turmeric or in tamarind water to a certain extent.This recipe is very simple and quick,yet it tastes very delicious do trust me it taste awesome.

Ingredients:

1.  Bitter Gourd- 1
2. Red Chilli Powder - 1 tbps
3. Coriander powder - 1/2 tbps
4. Jeera powder - 1/2 tbps
5. Turmeric - 1/4 tbps
6. salt
7. Oil - 3 -4 tbps

Procedure:

• Wash and cut the biter gourd into circle shape and soak them in salt water.
• Heat oil in a pan add bitter gourd slices and saute them for few minutes i.e., till they are half cooked.
• Make sure you give enough time to fry on both the sides.
• Later add red chili powder,coriander powder,jeera powder,Turmeric powder,salt and saute them till they turn slight crispy as show in the picture.
• Now your yummy fry is ready to serve.

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Vaazhakai Varuval (Raw Banana Fry)

Most of the time I buy raw banana I prepare this fry.This is a classic Indian style stir fry recipe made using very few basic ingredients.This recipe is very simple and quick,yet it tastes very delicious it makes a perfect side.

Ingredients:

1. Raw Banana - 1
2. Red Chilli Powder - 1 tbps
3. Turmeric - 1/4 tbps
4. salt
5. Oil - 3 -4 tbps

Procedure:

• Wash and peel the raw banana and cut them into circle shape.
• And put them in salt water to retain its color.
• Heat oil in a pan add raw banana slices and saute them for few minutes i.e., till they are half cooked.
• Make sure you give enough time to fry on both the sides.
• Later add red chili powder,Turmeric powder,salt and saute them till they turn slight crispy as show in the picture.
• Now your yummy fry is ready to serve.

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Easy Aloo Fry

 Aloo or Potato recipe is a classic Indian style stir fry recipe made using very few basic ingredients.This recipe is very simple and quick,yet it tastes very delicious it makes a perfect side for rice.

Ingredients:

1. Potato - 1
2. Red Chilli Powder - 1 tbps
3. salt
4. Oil - 3 -4 tbps

Procedure:

• Wash and peel the potatoes and cut them into cube shape.
• Heat oil in a pan add potato slices and saute them for few minutes i.e., till they are half cooked.
• Later add red chili powder,salt and saute them till they turn slight crispy as show in the picture.
• Make sure you give enough time to fry on both the sides.
• Now your yummy dish is ready to serve.It can be even had as a snack.

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Beach Sundal

 Beach side sundal receipe is a perfect snack which you can cook and enjoy at your home.At beach side this sundal is commonly known as thenga manga pattani sundal.This beach sundal receipe is a perfect authentic one.
I am sure you would enjoy alot cooking it and having it..:)

Ingredients:

1. Dried White Peas - 100gm
2. Raw mango-1 (small) 
3. Greenchili - 2
4. Coconut - 3 tbbps grated
5. Onion - 1
6. Coriander
7. Curry leaves
8. Salt

For Tempering:

1. Mustard seeds - 1/2 tbps
2. Jeera - 1/2 tbps
3. Red chilli - 1
4. Hing - 1/4 tbps
5. Oil

Procedure:

• Soak white peas for minimum 5hrs or overnight and pressure cook it for 3-4 whistles and keep it aside.
• Meanwhile chop onions,green chili,raw mango and grate coconut.
•  Now heat oil in a pan and add all the tempering ingredients once they crackle add curry leaves, onion and stir it, no need to saute them.
• Now add cooked peas,green chili ,raw mango,coconut,salt and mix them well till they blend,turn off the flame.
• Thenga manga pattani sundal is ready to serve.

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