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#goldenapron #post19 - Come mango season and you get the opportunity of experimenting with the king of fruits - both raw and ripe. So tried this yummy traditional Andhra style dal or lentil curry made with Tuvar dal (pigeon pea lentil) and raw mango called Pachi Mamidikaya Pappu. It translates to 'Raw Mango Dal' in the local lingo. This tangy and spicy dal goes best with hot steamed rice and a drizzle of some ghee. It is pure divine and a great comforting meal.

#greenveg - This is a traditional Bengali curry made with tender pumpkin leaves and few tender twigs. A whole lot of mixed vegetables are thrown in along with some fried bori / dried lentil dumplings to give some crunch to this simple, yet delicious recipe. It is cooked in mustard oil for an authentic touch and finished off with the addition of mustard paste. It is best relished with plain steamed rice.

#greenveg - This is a simple homemade-style Palak Dal (spinach lentil) that is popular in most of the regions of India but with slight variations in the method of cooking and in the choice of ingredients. Today I bring to you the South Indian version.Whatever way this dal-spinach combo is cooked, it simply tastes yummy. It is equally healthy and nutritious as it is loaded with iron and proteins which is very essential for a well balanced diet. Enjoy it with rice or chapatis for a satisfying and a wholesome meal.

#greenveg - Here is a simple, yet delicious methi leaves stir fry with split moong dal. I cooked it with a tempering of panch phoron in mustard oil. I also added some vadi / dried lentil dumplings to add a crunch to the dish. I finished it off with kasundi for a mustardy taste and flavour. It is prepared dry to enjoy either with plain steamed rice or with chapatis.

#reststyle - This is the South Indian version of Kadhi, a yoghurt-coconut based gravy, most popular in Tamil Nadu. Vegetables like pumpkin, okra, ash gourd, eggplant, chow chow, etc. are basically added to make it more healthy and nutritious. It is a very simple, easy to make and a yummy curry, best relished with plain steamed rice. Mor Kuzhambu is a common restaurant style dish served when ordering for a South Indian Thali.

#reststyle - This is a signature dish of the Parsi cuisine and a very popular one in any Parsi restaurants. Very spicy and tangy, no menu is complete without this delicacy where the mutton is cooked in a combination of two or more lentils and eggplants. Cubed red pumpkin, if preferred can also be added. It can be had both with Parsi biryani or flat bread.

Shukto is a mishmash of different vegetables often cooked in Bengali household. Bori or dried lentil dumplings are added to this dish. You can prepare them at home or buy them from the stores. The star of the dish is bitter gourd. Other vegetables like drumstick, eggplant, plantain or raw banana, raw papaya preferably cut to the same size are added to the shukto. The golden rule that I have learnt from my mother is, you do not add turmeric and pepper to the shukto. Basically, it is a perfect dish for Indian summers. The spice that is used to prepare shukto is radhuni or wild celery. This is a unique spice used mostly in Bengali cuisine. As you smell radhuni you know that shukto is being cooked in the kitchen. However, if radhuni is not available methi/fenugreek seeds can be used instead.#nogarliconion #everydayveg

#Post14 - This is a very popular Hyderabadi dish during the holy month of Ramadan. It can be prepared with either mutton or chicken. But now a days, you come across vegetarian haleem too. Traditionally it is slow cooked for many hours on an open flame. But I tried the simplest method - Pressure cooking method. It is quite a rich dish with loads of dry fruits and ghee, but it is equally nutritious as it contains various types of lentils and oats (traditionally wheat is used). This delicacy is served with a dash of lime, fried onions, chopped coriander-mint leaves and dry fruits. #goldenapron

#goldenapronPost 1510 . 06 .19This recipe is healthy prepared with the combination of all the dals, green leaves and mushrooms along with aromat spices making it a really delicious recipe.

A regular dish in every Indian household 😉

#nonindian - This is a very refreshing and a light soup in Thai style. I have used Thai green curry paste, kaffir lime leaves, galangal (Thai ginger), lemon grass along with lots of different veggies, coconut milk and some vegetable stock. For a non-veg. version, boneless chicken along with chicken stock can be added. This aromatic soup is a perfect meal in itself for weight watchers as it has all the goodness of vegetables. For more variations, you can add noodles, prawns, mushrooms, baby corn and broccoli too.

#Bandhan - Some protein rich breakfast is an ideal way to start your day. So why not with some cheelas (crepes / pancakes)? Give a twist to the usual recipe by adding a tadka (tempering) to the batter in order to give a completely different flavour. These cheelas are healthy, low in fat and good for diabetics. Besides breakfast, they can also be had for lunch / dinner. Enjoy them with chutney, yoghurt, pickles or any side dish.

#nonindian - This is a signature dish of Morocco which is prepared in a special pan called the Tagine. Hence the name "Vegetable Tagine". It is very easy to cook. Healthy and nutritious, it is also hassle free, as you just need to arrange all the veggies in the tagine, drizzle some spices mixed with olive oil and cook, covered, on a low flame. It is that simple. No stirring required. So it is very good for the elderly and during pregnancy as it is slow cooked in steam. The veggies are cooked in steam and it can be relished with some plain steamed rice or paratha/ naan/chapatti for the Indian palate. But traditionally it is relished with some couscous. You can go ahead and add any veggies available and you will have a sumptuous and a delicious treat in front of you. So if you are able to get a Tagine, go ahead and give it a try.

#greenveg - Aloo Methi is quite a popular dish made at home and also served in many North Indian restaurants. So how about substituting potatoes with turnip? Besides, greens are full of iron and helps in eliminating any inflammation in the body. So it is advisable to include it in our daily diet. So here is a simple, easy and a quick side dish of fenugreek leaves cooked with turnip. This is my version and I cooked it in mustard oil with a tempering of panch phoron. A very nice combo that goes well with plain steamed rice or chapatis.

#cookclick#goldenapronThis is a traditional recipe of Odisha. The literally meaning of sajana sagaw is the drumstick leaves. Drumstick leaves are the rich sauce of iron, vitamin E and Ke and also a good sauce of calcium.

#colourgreenThis is a tasty Bengali cuisine and adding different vegetables with spinach makes it a healthy recipe with immense nutritional value.Enjoy mish mash spinach curry with steamed rice.

#reststyle - This yummy Kerala style hearty Chicken Stew is often served in restaurants along with appam or idiyappam. Very easy and healthy, it is a perfect meal to be enjoyed. It is in fact a one-pot wonder that can be relished as a light meal too. It is very light on the tummy and the creamy texture from the coconut milk gives it a rich and an aromat flavour with a hint of sweetness.

#goldenapron #post_19LAU ALOO CHINGRI is bottle gourd cooked with Shrimps , a delicacy from Bengal . I love to add potato in this authentic dish and shrimps just takes this simple bottle gourd curry to the next level

#reststyle - This is a very popular and a delicious Mutton Curry served in many Hyderabadi restaurants. It is often had as a side dish with plain kuska biryani. It also tastes awesome with naan, tandoori roti or steamed rice. In this recipe, Mutton is cooked with chana dal, bottle gourd, potato and eggplants. It tastes both - tangy and spicy. A tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves and red chilli powder in ghee is poured over the final product.

The papaya tree growing in our yard finally had some fruit, so we decided to use it in a dish together with other earthly ingredients available.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of Bengal with this Mixed Vegetable Curry.In Bengal, veggies take the spotlight without onions and garlic in the mix. In this curry, the veggies slowly cook in their own juices, releasing an irresistible aroma that will have your taste buds dancing.This vegan dish is a delicious nod to Bengali tradition, showcasing the authentic way veggies are celebrated in this region. Give your senses a treat with every bite of this wholesome and aromatic Mixed Vegetable Curry.

A very tasty preparation with dudhi (bottle gourd).

This is how it was called by my grand-mother. No, there is no bitter gourd or plantain in this shukto. Shukto is a traditional Bengali dish which is bitter in taste due to bitter gourd added. This is made with bottle gourd or lauki and tastes fantastic. I have used radhuni/wild celery for the flavoring. This is a spice unique in Bengali cuisine. However, if not available methi seeds can be used.#everydayveg #nogarliconion #shukto

#goldenapron3Tur dal/Harar dal is one of the most healthiest and tastiest dishes prepared in Odisha. It's flavours are perfect for a nice meal at home.

#nonindian - This is a traditional hot and spicy Lamb curry cooked in the Sri Lankan style. It is very delicious and full of flavour. Cooked with coconut milk, this dish can be had either with rice or chapatis. It is a very simple and an easy preparation where the mutton can be marinated with all the required spices the previous night to save time,

Avial or Aviyal is a traditional side dish served as an accompaniment to rice. It is considered as an essential side dish of a Sadya especially Onam Sadya (a traditional vegetarian banquet). Avial has a unique position in Kerala as well as Tamil cuisine. It is a mixture of all kind of vegetables except soft and pulpy vegetables. You can include or exclude a vegetable, depending on the availability.

#greenveg - This is a Bengali style spinach curry combined with eggplants. But you can go ahead and use potatoes, red pumpkin or radish instead. It is generally had with plain steamed rice, but it can also be had with chapati. Vadi / dried lentil dumplings can be added, depending on the availability to give this dish a nice crunchy effect. The tempering of dry red chilies and panch phoron gives an authentic touch to this delicacy.

Macha besara (in Odia ) is a fish curry where fish is cooked with mustard sauce . Traditionally a dry mango is added for sourness taste, which gives a very unique taste to the fish curry.Sharing my #favourite recipe which I have learned from my mother.

#dalcurryOkra (Abelmoschus esculentus), is known in many countries as ladies' fingers or ochro, is a flowering plant in the mallow family.It is valued for its edible green seed pods. The geographical origin of okra is disputed, with supporters of West African, Ethiopian, and South Asian origins.Raw okra is 90% water, 2% protein, 7% carbohydrates and negligible fat.In a 100 gram amount, raw okra is rich (20% or more of the Daily Value, DV) in dietary fiber, vitamin C and vitamin Ke, with moderate contents of thiamin, folate and magnesium.Today am going to share a delicious recipe with this okra and Lentil. It's a dal curry can be eaten with steamed rice roti or paratha whatever you can. Let's cook 😊. [ Note - Panch phoron is a whole spice blend, used in the cuisine of Bangladesh, Eastern India and Southern Nepal. The name literally means "five spices"( Panch Phoron in Bangladeshi Language) and is also known as in; Maithili panch phoron), Nepali Padukone Masala), Assamese (pas phoṛôn) and  Odia pancha phutana).]

#reststyleDaal is often translated as ‘lentils’, but actually refers to a split version of a number of lentils, peas, chickpeas and so on. If pulses are split into half they are called daal.A daal is actually a soup made from any of the available split pulses and mostly tempered with different spices. Daal is a great sauce of protein, fiber and iron for vegetarians. It is a part of the staple diet in almost all Indian households. The cooking techniques may differ from region to region.Daal Tadka is a very famous dish in India, found mostly on the menu of a large number of restaurants. The daal is basically well cooked and tempered with whole spices. It is best enjoyed with jeera rice or pulao or some hot plain steamed rice.