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Karnataka Style Huggi (Rice and Moong dal Savory Porridge)

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Karnataka Style Huggi (Rice and Moong dal Savory Porridge)

Karnataka Style Huggi (Rice and Moong dal Savory Porridge)  Recipe is a traditional khichdi prepared in Karnataka. During the famous festival Sri Krishna Matt that is celebrated in parts of Udupi.  It is nothing but similar to “kara Pongal” that is prepared in Tamil Nadu. Huggi is usually accompanied along with tamarind gojju. Where the tanginess of the gravy goes along with the subtle but rich flavor of the lentil and rice. Serve the Karnataka Style Huggi Recipe along with Karnataka Style Tamarind Gojju Recipe along with Dry Palak Dal Sabzi Recipe to make it a complete meal.  If you...

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Buttered Herbed Rice Recipe

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Buttered Herbed Rice Recipe

Buttered Herbed rice is one of the easiest rice dish to make. It is seasoned with herbs and tossed in butter. The best part of this dish is, it makes a great use of  leftover plain rice. Buttered herbed rice is an ideal meal for all of us to carry in our lunch box. Garlic tossed in butter and addition of aromatic herbs to season the rice uplifts the flavour making it different from the usual dish of rice tossed with spices. Serve the Buttered Herbed Rice with Smoked Tofu and Grilled Vegetable salad or you can have it alone also. If...

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Bengali Dhokar Dalna Recipe

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Bengali Dhokar Dalna Recipe

Dhokar Dalna is a signature Bengali vegetarian dish. It is lentil cake made using chana dal which is traditionally fried and simmered in a satvic gravy i.e. a gravy without onion and garlic. I have learnt the recipe from my mother. She makes amazing dhokar dalna. I have baked the dhoka instead of frying them to make it healthy and they taste as good as ever. The process is little time consuming but it is worth all the effort.  Serve Bengali Dhokar Dalna Recipe with Bengali Luchi Recipe or Methi Lachha Paratha Recipe for lunch. If you like this recipe, try more Bengali recipes like...

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Masoor Dal Gassi Recipe - Lentils in Tangy Coconut Curry

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Masoor Dal Gassi Recipe - Lentils in Tangy Coconut Curry

The Masoor Dal Gassi Recipe is a spicy, tangy gravy made with whole masoor dal with the skins on, is a typical Mangalorean specialty. Gassi is a staple curry in the Mangalore and Malnad areas of Karnataka that is essentially made of fresh spices ground down with coconut to form the base of the gravy.  Did You Know: Masoor dal contains high levels of proteins, including the essential amino acids isoleucine and lysine. Apart from a high level of proteins, masoor dal also contains dietary fibre, potassium and iron, Folate, vitamin B1, and minerals, all with virtually no fat. Serve...

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Papaya Orange Pomegranate Salad Recipe With Roasted Peanuts

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Papaya Orange Pomegranate Salad Recipe With Roasted Peanuts

Papaya Orange Pomegranate Salad Recipe is a fruit salad that can be put together in a matter of minutes. The only possible time that will take you is to prepare the fruits. And its totally healthy, with no oils and no sugars. All the fruits combined together makes this salad rich in vitamins and minerals and full of antioxidants.  Serve Papaya Orange Pomegranate Salad Recipe With Roasted Peanuts as a snack or as a light lunch or dinner along with Light And Healthy Spinach Soup Recipe and Garlic Bread With Herb Butter Recipe. If you like this recipe, try more recipes like Thai Green...

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