Thejaswini Lokesh, Author at SIMPLE FOOD & REVIEWS

4Oct

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Agra Petha Recipe

Petha is a soft candy which is popularly made in Agra! It is made from ash gourd (also called Petha, Winter melon, or Boodu Kumbalakai). So, recently, I was craving for some, and I thought why not make some myself and share it with you all master chefs too! So here we are on how to make Agra petha recipe. INGREDIENTS:- Ash gourd (Petha/ Winter melon/ Boodu Kumbalakai) - 1kgSugar - 2cupLimestone/ chuna/ sunna - 1tspVanilla essence - 4 to 5 dropsFood color – a pinchWater HOW TO MAKE AGRA PETHA Take a ripened ash gourd and slice it into cubes or any shape of your choice.Make sure that the green peel and the seedy flesh is completely removed.Now poke the ash gourd pieces using a fork from all sides and keep aside.In a large bowl take 1litre water and dissolve 1tsp of limestone...

22Jun

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Kokum Chicken Recipe

Hello my readers! Today, we bring to you another authentic traditional Indian recipe. The mangosteen fruit gives a flavorful twist to the chicken. So, here is how to make chicken kokum recipe. Ingredients ChickenFresh kokum peels (mangosteen fruit peels)Turmeric powderSaltDried red chillyCoriander seedsCumin seedsFenugreek seedsGarlicOnionCurry leavesCoriander leavesCooking oil Method of Preparation Marinate the chicken with a paste made out of fresh kokum peels, a little salt, and turmeric powder for 1 hour.Dry roast the red chillies(8to10), coriander seeds(1tsp), cumin seeds(1/2 tsp), fenugreek seeds(1/4 tsp), 5 garlic cloves and half a medium sized onion.Add the roasted ingredients into a blender and make a smooth masala by adding water.Take a vessel and add some oil (c...

Mango Kheer Recipe – Mango Phirni Recipe – Simple Food & Reviews

22May

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Mango Kheer Recipe – Mango Phirni Recipe – Simple Food & Reviews

Summer months bring in the weather of heat and humidity, but do you know what else it brings? MANGOES! The other day, one of our follower ended up asking for this recipe and I thought, it would be best for me to write one from scratch. Before that, have you ever wondered what is the difference between Phirni and Kheer? Well, it is the type of rice used. In Phirni, ground rice is used with nuts and, in Kheer, whole rice is used. So here is the Mango Kheer Recipe! Ingredients: MangoGheeVermicelliMilkSugarCardamom powderAlmondPistachio Method: Heat some ghee on a vessel and add some vermicelli into it.Let it roast for 2 minutes.Once the color changes, slightly add milk.Let the milk boil.Once the vermicelli is nicely cooked, add sugar.Cook for 2 minutes.Once the s...

Thambittu Recipe – Rice Laddu Recipe – SFR

21May

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Thambittu Recipe – Rice Laddu Recipe – SFR

Today, we bring to you Thambittu recipe or the Rice Laddu Recipe for your delicate tastebuds! Thambittu (Rice Laddu in English), is a Traditional Sweet Ladduu made in Karnataka from Rice, Jaggery and Ghee. They are mainly prepared for Bhoomi Thayi Pooje (Keddasa in Tulu). Based on the region, the same may also be made for Naga panchami, Gauri pooja, Ganesh chaturthi and Maha Shivratri, although the rice is replaced by dry coconut and flour at times. Ingredients: Boiled rice 250g, Banana 3, Ghee 4tsp, Honey 2tsp, Jaggery 100g, Salt to taste. Method: Step 1: Fry the boiled rice in a pan until it gets puffed. Step 2: When the rice is warm, grind it in a mixer to a fine powder.Step 3: Take the powdered rice in a mixing bowl and add jaggery powder to it.Step 4: Add salt to...

Hibiscus Flower Tea Recipe – Dasavala Huvina Juice Recipe

15Jun

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Hibiscus Flower Tea Recipe – Dasavala Huvina Juice Recipe

Hibiscus tea is said to prevent hypertension and reduce blood sugar levels. It is also said to lower blood pressure, help with menstrual cramps, aid digestion and help with weight management. Today, we bring you the tea or juice from the hibiscus flower. It is recommended to test in small quantity if you are trying this for the first time to know how your body reacts to this. Please read the disclaimer below! Benefits: 1] It is Packed with antioxidants. 2] It may lower blood pressure. 3] It may help lower blood fat levels. 4] It may boost liver health. 5] It could promote Weight loss. 6] It contains compounds that may help prevent cancer. 7] It is delicious and easy to make. Ingredients : 1] Hibiscus flower 15-202] Water 5 glass3] Lemon 14] Sweetener (Sugar/ Jaggery/...

Raw Mango Rasam Recipe – Maavinakaayi Appehuli Recipe – Kai Mavina recipe – Appekaati Saru Recipe

13Jun

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Raw Mango Rasam Recipe – Maavinakaayi Appehuli Recipe – Kai Mavina recipe – Appekaati Saru Recipe

Summers bring the mangos fruit season. I love mangoes and today, I am sharing with you this healthy clear soup or rasam from raw mangoes! In local languages, this may be called Maavinakaayi Appehuli, Kai Mavina, Appekaati Saru but they all mean the same thing! That is, Delicious mango food! Enjoy! Ingredients for Rasam : 1] Raw Mango 2 to 32] Cumin Seeds 1/4th tea spoon3] Green Chilly 24] Jaggery5] Salt Ingredients for tempering the Rasam: 1] Red Chilly2] Mustard Seeds 1/4 tea spoon3] Curry Leaves 10 to 15 How to make Raw Mango Rasam 1] Cook the raw mango in water for 10 mins.2] Then peel the cooked mango and transfer the pulp to the blender along with cumin seeds and green chilly and make a smooth paste by adding little water.3] Transfer the ground paste into a kad...