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Baked Pasta

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Baked Pasta Ingredients : Pasta - 1Kg Tomato - 200g Onion - 2 (Big Size) Chicken - 500g Garlic - 10g Curry Leaves  Chili powder - 1 Teaspoon  Pepper Powder - 1/2 Teaspoon  Cumin Powder - 1/2 Teaspoon  Salt - To Taste  Oil - 1/2 Cup Cheese - 150g Egg - 2 Sauce - 250g For White Sauce: Corn Flour - 100g Egg - 1 Sugar - 2 Teaspoon  Instruction: Step 1: Heat the frying pan. Step 2: Once it heats up well, pour the oil. Step 3: Add onion, garlic, curry leaves and tomato to it. Step 4: Then add chili powder, turmeric power, cumin powder and salt. Step 5: Once it fried well, mash the cooked chicken little by little and add it to it. Step 6: And add the tomato sauce. Step 7: Let it simmer well. Step 8: Keep it separate. Step 9: Cook the pasta and take it. Step 10: Keep it aside and prepare the white sauce. White Sauce: Step 11: Pour water in the frying pan and boil the water well. Step 12: Add corn flour, egg, sugar and little cheese to it and keep stirring well unti...

Koththu Rotti

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  Koththu Rotti Ingredients: Rotti: All Purpose Flor - 2 Cups Salt - 1 Teaspoon Oil - 4 Tablespoon & More Water - 2/3 Cup Koththu: Chicken Breast - 450g (Ashad and cut into thin strips) Cinnamon - 2 Sticks Chili Powder - 1 Teaspoon Lime - 2 Teaspoons Crushed Ginger and Garlic Paste - 2 Teaspoons Onions - 2 (Thinly sliced) Coconut Milk - 1/2 Cup Tomato Paste - 2 Tablespoons Sugar - 1/2 Teaspoon Capsicum - 1 Cup (Sliced) Large Carrot - 1 (Thinly Sliced) Eggs - 2 Oil - 4 Tablespoons Curry Leaves Salt (to taste) Instructions: Step 1: For the rotis, sieve the flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Mix the oil first and gradually add warm water. Keep mixing until the dough is formed and not sticky. Add another 1 tbsp oil and knead until smooth. Divide the dough into 8 balls and flatten each ball a bit and lightly brush it with oil. Keep it in the same bowl, covered, for about 2 hours. Step 2: Take each ball, roll it between your palms or on a board and shape it into a spiral as seen in the...

Oil Cake (Athirasa)

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  Oil Cake (Athirasa) Ingredients: Raw Red Rice - 2 Cups Grated Jaggery - 1 1/2 Cups Poppy Seeds - 2 Teaspoons Cooking Oil - 3 Teaspoons Oil for Frying - 1 Cup Nutmeg Powder - 1 Teaspoon Instructions: Step 1: Wash the rice 4-5 times until the color of washed water changes from red to colorless. Step 2: Soak the rice overnight. Drain the water and shade dry for 45 minutes and take care that little water content remains in the rice. Step 3: Powder the rice into fine flour in the mixture and sieve the flour and repeat the step until all the rice is done into fine flour. Step 4: Take grated jaggery into thick pan, pour in little water, and prepare syrup of single thread consistency. Remove from flame, now pour in the powdered rice flour into the syrup, add the poppy seeds, nutmeg powder with continuous stirring. Step 5: Add the cooking oil. The rice flour begins to absorb the syrup. Keep the mixture aside and leave it to cool down (mixture thickness). Step 6: After cooling grease, the ...

Fried Rice

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FRIED RICE Ingredients : Uncooked or Long Grain White Rice - 1 Cup Water - 2 Cups Vegetable Oil - 2 Tablespoons Onion - 1/4 Cup (Minced) Garlic - 1 Tablespoon (Minced) Carrots - 1/2 Cup (Diced) Oil - 1 Teaspoon Large Eggs - 2 (Beaten) Peas - 1 Cup Soy Sauce - 1 Tablespoon Salt - 1/4 Teaspoon Pepper - 1/8 Teaspoon Green Onions - 2 Tablespoons (Sliced)                           Instructions: Cook the Rice Step 1: Add uncooked rice to a fine-mesh strainer. Rinse and wash under running cool water until it runs clear, scrubbing the rice in between your hands several times, about 1 minute. Shake and lightly press to drain. Step 2: In a medium pot, add rice and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring a few times. Cover and reduce to low heat and simmer. Cook until the rice absorbs the water and becomes tender, about 10 to 15 minutes, or according to the manufacturer's directions. Turn off the heat and kee...

Cornmeal Muffins

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CORNMEAL MUFFINS Ingredients : Cornmeal - 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour - 1 Cup Brown Sugar - 1/2 Cup Baking Powder - 1/2 Teaspoon Salt - 1/2 Teaspoon Milk - 1 Cup Vegetable Oil - 1/4 Cup Egg - 1 Instructions: Step 1: Preheat your oven into 180 degrees Celsius and grease an 8-inch square baking dish or a similar-sized skillet . Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil and egg. Step 4: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Don't over mix; a few lumps are okay. Step 5: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.  Step 6: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean and the tops are golden brown. Step 7: Allow the muffins to cool for a few minutes in the muffin tin before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. ...

Chocolate Lava Cake

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CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE Ingredients: Butter - 3 Tablespoons Semi Sweet Chocolates - 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar - 1/2 Cup Egg - 1 Egg Yolk - 1 Vanilla - 1/2 Teaspoon Flour - 1/4 Cup Instructions: Step 1: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Step 2: In a bowl, combine butter and chocolate and melt in microwave or on stove top. Stir every 30 seconds in the microwave until melted and smooth. Step 3: Add in powdered sugar, eggs and vanilla. Stir until combined. Step 4: Add in flour and mix until just combined. Don't over stir. Step 5: Evenly divide mixture into the two ramekins. Step 6: Bake for 12-13 minutes or until the edges are firm but the center is still slightly soft. Remove from the oven and let sit for 1 minute. Step 7: Turn ramekin upside down onto a serving plate. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, serve with fresh berries and ice cream if desired.

Blondies

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BLONDIES Ingredients : Unsalted Butter - 1 Cup (Melted) Brown Sugar - 2 Cups Eggs - 2 Vanilla Extract - 1 Teaspoon All-Purpose Flour - 2 Cups Baking Powder - 1/2 teaspoon Salt - 1/2 teaspoon White Chocolate Chips - 1 Cup (or your choice of mix-ins like nuts or butterscotch chips) Instructions: Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and brown sugar. Stir until well mixed. Step 3: Add the eggs and vanilla extract and mix until the batter is smooth. Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Step 6: Gently fold in the white chocolate chips or your chosen mix-ins. Step 7: Pour the blondie batter into the greased baking pan, spreading it out evenly. Step 8: Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the top is set and a ...

Dalgona Coffee

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DALGONA COFFEE Ingredients: Instant Coffee - 1 Tablespoon Sugar - 1 Tablespoons Hot Water - 1 Tablespoons Milk (any kind you prefer) Ice cubes (if making an iced version) Instructions: Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine the instant coffee, sugar, and hot water. Step 2: Use a hand mixer or a whisk to beat the mixture. Start at low speed and gradually increase too high. Continue whipping until the mixture becomes thick and light in color. This might take a few minutes. Step 3: In a glass, add ice cubes if making iced Dalgona coffee. Then pour in milk, leaving some space at the top. Step 4: Spoon the whipped coffee mixture on top of the milk. Step 5: You can garnish it with a dusting of cocoa powder or a sprinkle of cinnamon if you like. Step 6: Stir well before drinking to mix the coffee and milk. Enjoy your homemade Dalgona coffee! Note: Remember, you can adjust the sweetness and strength of the coffee to your taste by varying the amount of sugar and instant coffee used.

Gulab Jamun

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GULAB JAMUN  Ingredients: Milk Powder - 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour - 1/4 Cup Ghee - 1/4 Cup Baking Soda - A Pinch Milk - 1/4 Cup Oil or Ghee (For Frying) For the Sugar Syrup: Sugar - 1 Cup Water - 1 Cup Cardamom Powder - 1/2 Teaspoon  A Few Saffron Strands (Optional)  Instructions: Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine the milk powder, flour, ghee and a pinch of baking soda. Mix them well. Step 2: Add the milk gradually and kneed the mixture into a smooth, soft dough. You can add a little more milk if needed. Step 3: Divide the dough into small, equal-sized portions and roll them into smooth balls. Make sure there are no cracks in the balls. Step 4: Heat oil or ghee in a pan for frying over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, reduce the heat to low-medium and carefully add the dough balls. Step 5:  Fry the dough balls on low-medium heat, stirring occasionally, until they turn golden brown. This might take about 5-7 minutes. Step 6: While the Gulab jamuns are frying, prepare t...

Homemade Lasagna

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LASAGNA Ingredients : Lasagna Noodles - 500g Ground Beef - 450g Small Onion - 1 (Chopped) Garlic - 2 Cloves (minced) Crushed Tomatoes - 700g Tomato Paste - 340g 2Tomato Sauce - 340g Sugar - 2 Teaspoons Dried Basil - 2 Teaspoons Salt - 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano - 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper - 1/2 Teaspoon Ricotta Cheese - 3 Cups Egg - 1 Shredded Mozzarella Cheese - 3 Cups Grated Parmesan Cheese - 3/4 Cup Instructions: Step 1: Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. Step 2: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Add chopped onions and garlic and sauté until they're tender. Step 3: Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, sugar, basil, salt, oregano, and black pepper. Simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Step 4: In a separate bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with the egg. Step 5: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Step 6: To assemble the lasagna, spread a small amount of the meat sauce in the bottom ...

Coconut Snowballs

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COCONUT  SNOWBALLS Ingredients: Sweetened Shredded Coconut - 3 Cups Sweetened Condensed Milk - 1/2 Cup Vanilla Extract - 1 Teaspoon Salt -1/8 Teaspoon Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips - 1 Cup (Optional, For dipping) Vegetable Shortening - 1 Tablespoon (If dipping in chocolate) Additional Shredded Coconut - For Filling Instructions: Step 1: Preheat your oven to 160 Celsius degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract and salt. Mix until well combined. Step 3: Using a cookie scoop or your hands, form the mixture into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.  Step 4: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the coconut turns golden brown. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning. Step 5: Remove the coconut balls from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet. Step 6: If you want to dip them in chocolate, melt the chocolate chips and vegetable shortening together in th...

Burger

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  BURGER Ingredients: Ground Beef - 450g Salt - 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper - 1/4 Teaspoon Hamburger Buns - 4 Your choice of toppings (lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, pickles, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, etc.. ) Instructions: Step 1: Preheat your grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat. Step 2: While the grill or pan is heating up, divide the ground beef into four equal portions and gently shape them into burger patties. Season each patty with salt and black pepper on both sides. Step 3: Place the burger patties on the grill or in the pan. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare or adjust the cooking time to your preferred level of doneness. Step 4: While the burgers are cooking, you can toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a separate pan for a minute or two until they're lightly browned. Step 5: Assemble your burger by placing the cooked patty on the bottom half of the bun and adding your choice of toppings. Step 6: Finally, place the top half of th...

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

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  PEANUT BUTTER BANANA SMOOTHIE Ingredients: Unsweetened Almond Milk - 3/4 Cup Large Banana - 1 (Cut into chunks and frozen) Creamy Peanut Butter - 2 Tablespoons Yoghurt - 1/2 Cup Ground Cinnamon - 1/4 Teaspoon Ice (Optional) Protein Powder (Vanilla or Chocolate) - 1/2 Scoop (Optional) Flaxseed Meal - 1 Tablespoon (Optional) Chia Seed - 1 Tablespoon (Optional) Instructions: Step 1:     Place all the ingredients in a blender in the order listed: Almond Milk, Banana, Peanut Butter, Yoghurt, Cinnamon and any extra mix-ins. Step 2:     Blend until smooth. If you'd like the smoothie thicker, add a few ice cubes and blend again. Pour and enjoy!

Blueberry Smoothie

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  BLUBERRY SMOOTHIE Ingredients: Almond Milk - 1 1/2 Cup  Banana - 1 (Halved) Blueberries - 1 1/2 Cup (Frozen) Yogurt - 3/4 Fresh Blueberries and Mint Sprigs for Garnish (Optional) Instructions: Step 1:     Place the almond milk, banana, blueberries and yoghurt in a blender. Step 2:     Blend until completely smooth. Step 3:      Pour into glasses and serve, topped with blueberries and mint if desired.

Vanilla Milk

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VANILLA MILK Ingredients: Vanilla Sugar (Optional) Milk - 1 Cup Vanilla Syrup - 2 Tablespoons Vanilla Syrup: Water - 1 Cup Granulated Sugar - 1 Cup Vanilla Bean - 1 (Split lengthwise) Instructions: Step 1:     Optional: Put vanilla sugar on a small plate. Lightly brush the rim of a glass with syrup and dip upside down in vanilla sugar coat rim. Step 2:     Pour milk into a glass and stir in about 2 tablespoons vanilla syrup until combined. Taste and add more syrup if desired. Vanilla Syrup: Step 3:     Put water and sugar in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower heat and let mixture simmer for about 10 minutes until sugar is completely dissolved and mixture has thickened a bit. Step 4:     Pour syrup into a heat-proof jar or container. Scrape out some of the seeds from the sliced open vanilla pod with a sharp knife and add them and the vanilla bean into the syrup. Step 5:     Place syrup in fridge and let steep for at least 6 hour...

Some Important Helth Facts For You

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An Apple a Day, No Doctors 1 Glass Milk a Day, No Bone Problems 4 Dates a Day,  No Weakness 5 Times Prayer a Day, No Tension A Lemon a Day, No Fat 5 Almonds a Day, No Cancer