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Green Moong Dal Pancakes ( Chilla)
In this situation of lockdown, we need to choose from whatever available at home. I was just thinking that and it came to my mind, the green moong dal pancakes.
Its easy recipe with less ingredients. It can be taken in brunch. So lets start.
Pre-Preparation time: 3 hrs Cooking time: 25 mins Resting time: 30 mins.
Ingredients: * 2 cups split green moong dal * 1 tsp pepper powder * 7-8 garlic pieces * 1/2 frozen peas ( optional) * salt to taste * 1 tsp cumin powder (jeera) * 1/4 tsp eno * 1 tsp schezwan sauce * oil for roasting
Pre-preparation: Soak moong dal in a lukewarm water for 2.5 to 3 hours. After 3  hrs add moong dal, peas and garlic in mixi jar. Grind them to paste, add some water to grind but be sure it should not become thin paste. Consistency should be medium thick paste so it can be spread on pan for making pancakes.
Process: Transfer the batter in a big bowl. Add the ingredients except eno. Mix them well. The consistency should be medium thi…

Today I am going to share a very delicious and instant recipe, its creamy salad of cucumber and tomato recipe.
Its a very quick and easy recipe, and the ingredients are basic which remains available at home.
Preparation time: 10 mins. Serving: 3 people 
Lets start with the ingredients.
Ingredients: * 3 medium size tomatoes chopped * 2 juicy cucumber (kheera) chopped * 1 onion chopped * 1 tbsp corriander leaves  * 1 cup sour cream or greek yogurt * 1 tsp lemon juice  * 1/2 tsp pepper powder  * salt to taste  * 1 tsp oregano  * 1 tsp chilli flakes
Process: Take a big bowl. Put chopped tomatoes, cucumber and onion in it. 
In another small bowl, whisk together sour cream or greek yogurt, pepper, salt, oregano, chilli flakes, lemon juice. Pour on the chopped vegetables in the big bowl.
Mix it and toss gently to coat. Garnish it with corriander leaves. The delicious cucumber and tomato salad is ready.
You can eat it immediately or can chill it in fridge for half an hour and then have the chi…

There are various immunity booster drinks in Indian style which can be easily prepared.
Healthy drinks keeps a person away from various sickness. Drinks containing vitamin A, C and E helps in boosting immunity.
There are various easy and home made recipes - drinks. I am sharing with you few of them.
1. Beetroot Juice:
Beetroot increases haemoglobin. It is a good source of fiber, manganese, potassium and iron. It improves blood flow, increases stamina and immunity.

Ingredients: * 1 orange peeled and seperated pieces * 1 carrot cut into pieces * 1 large beet peeled and cut into pieces * 1 small fresh ginger peeled and cut into pieces * ice cubes ( optional)

Process: Put all the ingredients in a juicer. Process it till all ingredients are mixed.
Pour the juice in glasses. If you want to have cool juice then add ice cubes.  I would suggest mot to drink the chilled juice. Just drink the beetroot juice havung room temperature.
Here is a fresh beetroot juice is ready to drink. Do not put in re…

Hello all,
It is important to understand the nutritional value of the food when we prepare. Hence today I have a great recipe which is Immune Boosting Recipe - Mango Pudding.
Nutritional Value: Mango, the king of fruits has great nutritional value. Mangoes are rich in many vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. 
They are a good source of vitamin A, C , vitamin B6 and folic acid. Also contains magnesium and potassium and boosts immune system.
Preparation time: 20 mins. Serving: 4 people
Ingredients: * 300 ml milk * 200 ml fresh cream * 1 mango peeled, cit and pureed * 3 1/2 tbsp sugar * 2 tbsp custard powder  * 1/2 cup small cubes of mangoes for garnish 

Process: Take a bowl, assemble all the ingredients and blend it with blender. It should be smooth and there should not be any lumps.
Take a frying pan, put the mixture in the pan and boil it for 7 to 8 mins. at low flame. Keep stirring the pudding. Switch off the gas flame. Pour the mango pudding in a big bowl. Keep it in fridge for an hou…

Sometimes it happens that soaked chickpeas for a day before gives a bad smell. Do not worry there is a solution for it.
Just wash the chickpeas and remove the washed water. Repeat this again. So washing the soaked chickpeas will remove the bad smell.
Now you can use this chickpeas either in vegetable or as salads.
Here we will prepare sprouted chickpeas for salad. Lets get  started.

Ingredients:
* 1 cup white chickpea sprouted 
* 1 tbsp chopped onion 
* 1 cup chopped tomatoes
* 1/2 cup chopped capsicum
* 1/4 cup choppdd carrot
* 1 tbsp finely chopped raw mango (optional)
*1 tbsp lemon juice
* 1/4 tsp pepper powder
* 1 tsp chaat masala 
* 2 tsp oregano
* 1/4 tsp cumin powder 
* 1 tbsp corriander leaves
* 1/2 pomogranate 
* 1 tsp green chilli paste 


Pre-Preparation:
Chickpeas is already soaked for a day, now after washing it with water , drain the water and tie them in a clean cotton cloth for 2 days. Sprinkle water twice in a day. 


Process:
Steam chickpeas in a steamer for 5 min. Check t…