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   Mince pasta spaghetti      Servings : 4     Prep : 10 min     Cook : 40 min     Total : 50 min     Difficulty : Low INGREDIENTS 200 gms Spaghetti (half packet) 200 gms Mutton mince ( chicken or beef) 1 medium onion finely chopped 2 medium tomatoes finely chopped 2 tbsp of chopped garlic 1 tbsp tomato puree 1 tsp red chili powder 1 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp black pepper powder 1 tbsp light soy sauce 1 tsp sugar 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese (optional) Salt to taste 4 tbsp olive oil 1 cup green spring onion + for garnishing. DIRECTIONS STEP 1 Heat water along with salt in a large vessel till it boils. Add the pasta to boiling water and cook till it is cooked ‘al dent. Drain the pasta and reserve 1 cup of drained pasta water. Pour some oil over the pasta and set aside. STEP 2 For the sauce: Heat a saucepan and add 2 tbsp chopped garlic. Pour 4 tbsp of olive oil over the garlic and fry till it just turns color. STEP 3 Then add...

  Chicken Fried Quinoa PREP TIME: 5   minutes COOK TIME: 10   minutes SERVES: 6   servings INGREDIENTS ▢ 3   cups   rotisserie chicken   or shredded chicken ▢ 3   cups quinoa     cooked ▢ 1   cup   mixed vegetables   frozen ▢ 2   eggs ▢ 1   onion   medium ▢ 1/4   cup   soy sauce ▢ 2   tbsp   butter ▢ 1   tbsp   sesame oil ▢ 1   tbsp   garlic   minced Garnish (optional) ▢ Chopped green onions INSTRUCTIONS Chop the onion and press the garlic. Chop the rotisserie chicken into small bite-sized pieces. Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is hot, add butter and onion, and garlic to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the edges start to brown. Add the quinoa, veggies, chicken, and sesame oil to the skillet and stir to combine. Let cook 3-5 minutes, then push to one side and add the egg, scrambling, and cooking until done. Stir th...

     QUICK RAVA TOAST     Servings : 3     Prep : 15 min     Cook : 15 min     Total : 30 min     Difficulty : Low INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup semolina (Rava) 3 tbsp yogurt 1 garlic clove finely chopped 1/4 tsp chat masala powder 1 or 2 green chilies chopped 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves 2 tbsp diced capsicum Half carrot grated 2 tbsp finely chopped tomato 2 tbsp finely chopped onion Salt to taste 6 to 8 slices of bread Butter as needed 1 cup = 250 ml DIRECTIONS Step 1 In a large bowl mix together all the first 11 ingredients. STEP 2 Take a bread slice and spread a spoonful of the yogurt mixture evenly over the whole slice. STEP 3 Heat 1 tsp of butter in a pan, toast the bread slice with the yogurt mixture side down. STEP 4 Toast until the bread slice gets crispy and lightly golden. Flip the slice and cook on the other side as well. STEP 5 Repeat the step with all other slices. Serve hot.

       BANANA AND CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS       Servings : 10     Prep : 15 min     Cook : 30 min     Total : 45 min     Difficulty : Low   INGREDIENTS 1 3/4 cups of plain flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 large ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups) 3/4 cup of sugar 80 ml of melted butter (1/3 rd of a cup) 1 tsp vanilla essence 1/4 cup milk (at room temperature) 1 large egg 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1 cup = 250 ml DIRECTIONS STEP 1 Preheat oven to 180 degrees C (350 degrees F). Arrange muffin cases in a muffin tray. Small cups will yield 10 muffins, and large cups or cases will yield 6 muffins. STEP 2 Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl – plain flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon powder, and salt. Step 3 In a large bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas which should be around 1 and a half cups or slightly more. To this add melted butter and sugar. Mix...

   Dal Vada   Prep Time 2   hrs   15   mins Cook Time 20   mins Total Time 2   hrs   35   mins Cuisine Kerala, South Indian, Tamil Nadu Course Snacks Diet Gluten Free, Vegan Difficulty Level Moderate Servings  For Soaking Chana Dal ▢ ½   cup   chana dal   – 120 grams (husked and split Bengal gram) ▢ 1   cup   water   – for soaking Other Ingredients For Paruppu Vadai ▢ ⅓ to ½  cup   chopped onions   – 60 grams onions or 1 medium-sized onion ▢ 1   teaspoon   finely chopped ginger   or 1-inch ginger – optional ▢ ½ to 1   teaspoon   chopped green chilies   or 1 to 2 green chilies ▢ 10 to 12   curry leaves   or 1 sprig ▢ 2   tablespoons   chopped coriander leaves ▢ ½   teaspoon   rock salt (edible and food grade)   or white salt – add as per taste ▢ oil   for deep frying, as required Instructions   Soaking Chana Dal Rin...