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hi mudbug hv a small doubt. beets to be cooked prior to blending ??

Red Beans Curry 2 ½ cups kidney beans – to be soaked overnight in water 2 large onions 3 large tomatoes 3/4" ginger 2-3 flakes garlic 3 tbsp cooking oil ¼ cup yogurt ½ tsp. red chilli powder ¼ tsp. garam masala powder ¼ tsp. turmeric powder ½ tsp. cumin seeds 4 ½ cups water 1 tbsp...

A coconutmilk Gravy for rice 4 potatoes Coconut milk 1 cup 1-2 green chilies ¼ inch ginger 1 small sized onion Cook potatoes (outer skin to be removed before cooking). Cube it. Out of the coconut milk of 1 cup, pls keep aside ½ cup of coconut milk. For this ½ cup of coconut milk add...

A basic red chutney ½ Coconut Red chilies : 1-2 Tamarind : ½”X 1/4” piece Salt Onion (size of a lemon) : ¼ Grate the coconut (provided grater is available) otherwise cut into small pieces so that it fits in the grinder/mixer. Mix all the ingredients and grind it in the mixer after adding ¼...

friends thank u all for your warm wishes rdcast one unsolicited advice i am giving, hope which u won't mind !! u can pls try one home remedy provided u r able to bear the acidic smell of garlic. a trusted home remedy for lowering cholestrol is to chew and eat one clove of garlic once u get up...

Hello Gretchen, I am a stenographer in a bank by profession. Read tons of fiction during leisure time. Learning adobe ps Am giving a lengthy recipe There are countless varieties of pickle recipes, which vary from region to region. For mango pickle :- Ingredients Mango 1 large or 2-4...

wow !! cliveb, pls do so !! i think i should have started a new thread instead of replying for an old one

Constance, Amber and other friends, extremely sorry for this late reply. As i had taken a looooooooong break, i could not log in earlier and check the messages. since 2 days, checking everything. Constance, pls chk the few links to know some more abt Banglaore. Wd be glad to offer more info...

reg left over rice am giving a typical south indian rice preparation with left over rice put 1 tbsp of cooking oil in a large pan. heat for 1-2 mts. put some brown mustard seeds. once they splutter, add 1 green chili, few curry leaves (if not available pls don't bother) add a pinch of...

limited varieties of shortening r available at most of the supermarkets all over the metros of India. btw, ghee is obtained after unsalted butter is melteed over slow fire till it emits a nice aroma !! we smear ghee on rotis, put on top of rice when it is mixed with daals/curries, use to...

valid point Shaheen !!

Yeah, you are right you don't need to rince them again until they're done.But the beans may take more time to sprout in cold places Best wishes, Jyothi:smile:

reg mung sprouting Hi Alex soak the beans for 7-8 hours or so. Later, wash well (beans available here requires washing 3-4 times min). drain all the water. 1st method : put the drained beans in a cotton towel & make a tight bundle. if u want want u can put a heavy object on that. beans wd hv...

Hi everybody I am a new member frm India. Very fond of cookery. I am quite good at preparing South Indian veg dishes. HOping to contribute shortly Take care Jyothi