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Special Laddoo

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This is a low calorie,vegetarian recipe.Specially made with all nutritious,low fat ingredients. This can be a great healthy,energy giving snack for kids. We are using semolina,almonds,bran flakes etc;for this reason,this laddoo can be a choice for those on diet. Sugar used in recipe is not a negative point compared to the other important ingredients like bran.Bran is a vital substance that provide dietary fiber and essential fatty acids. INGREDIENTS Semolina-1 cup Bran flakes-1/2 cup Almonds-1/4 cup Sugar-As per required Dry Coconut-2 tbsp Cardamom powder-1tsp Low fat milk-2 tbsp Pistachios for garnishing. Method Of preparation Fry semolina on medium heat in a dry pan. Add the powdered bran flakes ,almond powder,cardamom,coconut and sugar. Bran flakes Stir it for 2-3 minutes.Now add low fat milk and mix well until it gets cooked. When it is still warm make balls and garnish with nuts. HEALTHY EATING!!! ...

Strawberry Short Cake Recipe

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Today,Deepsrecipes is sharing,the  MOST FAMOUS STRAWBERRY SHORT CAKES...!!! Short cake recipe has many variations.This one is a very quick ,delicious method, tried and tested and the results were great.Sharing this wonderful recipe here. You can even use this as a simple birthday cake. Ingredients For the short cake Flour-2cups Baking powder-1tbsp Sugar-5tbsp Butter-80 g Oil-1tbsp Buttermilk-1 cup  Vanilla essence-2tsp For Filling Fresh Strawberry-8-10 no Sugar-2tbsp Heavy Cream-1cup Vanilla essence-1tsp Icing sugar-2 tsp Crush the strawberries with fingers and add in the sugar.Keep this refrigerated for 30 minutes-1 hr. Method of preparation Mix all dry ingredients for the cake. Cut  the butter into the dry flour mixture and mix with fingers until the mixture is coarse. Pour in the buttermilk little by little and make a thick batter.(Thicker than usual cake batter) Now bake for 30-40 minutes in a preheated o...

Masala Chicken

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Masala Chicken is a special recipe from deepsrecipes.Here we are preparing a masala which gives all the taste to the curry.This masala is closely related to the dry masala that Tribal people make and carry with them when they travel from one place to another in the forest.Once they get any animal they mix the masala and cook it right away.But the taste is so authentic and lip smacking. But this recipe is just a trial from deepsrecipes.We can make the masala beforehand and can store it refrigerated. So try this and enjoy the juicy,spicy chicken! Don't forget to comment here.!! Ingredients Chicken-500 g  For the Special masala- Onion-2big Ginger-1 small piece Garlic-4-5 cloves Tomato-1 big Coriander dry seeds-1tbsp Red chilly dry-8-9 no Pepper corns-1 tsp Salt-to taste Curry leaves- Fry all these ingredients in 1 tbsp oil.Grind it into a fine paste. Coat the chicken with the masala. Pour 1/2 cup water and cook well in a nonstick p...

Sole fish fry

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Sole fish is a very tasty and easy to cook variety. Cooking time is hardly 5-6 minutes. Ingredients (all according to your taste) Sole fish- Flour- Salt - Paprika/Kashmiri chilly powder-2tsp Rosemary (dried)-1tsp Oil-1 tbsp(Just enough to shallow fry) Lemon juice-1tbsp Parsley for garnishing. Method Of preparation Clean the fish. Mix the flour with salt and chilly powder in a bowl. Now coat the fish with this flour. Heat a non stick pan/grill and pour in 1 tbsp oil. On a medium heat,add rosemary to the oil,shallow fry the fish coated with the flour. Finally add the lemon juice and serve hot with chips. Garnish with parsley chopped.

Baklava Recipe

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Baklava is a Turkish delight easily available in Middle east,especially during the Holy Month of Ramadan. It's a royal dish enjoyed at celebrations in Middle East,especially the Iranian Baklava,the one with Pistachio nuts filling. The word Baklava in Farsi means 'many leaves' and to make it,layers of Phyllo pastry sheets are baked along with mixed nuts filling.It may seem to be a job only can be done by big Chefs,but anyone can make it as I tried it and came out very delicious and easy. Many varieties of Baklava is available,secret of some recipes are also said to be passed down with in traditional family members only. Anyways,I tried this recipe and I got the same taste as the one I found in the stores in Middle east. Please try this,its worth the effort. (This  recipe is adapted from The Chef In You website.Thanks a lot DK...) Ingredients Phyllo pastry sheets- Butter-3/4-1 cup melted For filling Almonds,Pistachio crushed-1/2 cup Breadcrumbs- 2t...

Celery Soup

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Benefits of Celery include;- Good source of dietary fiber. Low in calorie ;soups/salads with celery can be included in weight loss regimen. Cancer protective  Immune boosting  Good source of Potassium;Potassium helps control heart rate and blood pressure. Excellent source of Vitamin K. Here is a simple soup recipe using celery;its so tasty,I am sure anyone will love it. Ingredients Celery-1 bunch Potato-2 small/1 big no Onion-1/2 no Milk-1 cup Veg / chicken Stock-1 1/2 cups Garlic- 1clove Salt and Pepper Butter/Olive oil-1 tsp Method of Preparation In a sauce pan,melt butter/Olive oil. Saute Garlic,onion and salt.Boil the potatoes . Chop celery and saute it in the butter. Finally add boiled potatoes. Add in stock, milk ,salt and pepper.Simmer for 10 minutes. Blend this mixture into a rich creamy soup. Serve with croutons or ciabetta bread.

Sardine Fry

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Sardine Fry If you ask me,Sardines are the most tastiest fish.Here I am going to share a very simple but exotic recipe for fish fry.You can use any fish but best with Sardines.Health Benefits of Sardines include: Good source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids.Thus reduces the risk of Cardiovascular diseases and protects heart.Also Omega-3 fatty acids prevent a type of Cancer.  Good source of Iron. Good source of B vitamins Bones provide Calcium. Small Sardine's are healthier since they don't have much accumulated toxins in it. More than any of these ,Sardines are extremely delicious. So,lets make a crispy fish fry with a special masala mix. Ingredients Sardines-500 g Kashmiri Red Chilly-8-10 nos(you can use normal dry red chilly/Chilli powder also,but Kashmiri chilly gives a  real fire red color  and also less spicy) Shallots -4 no Garlic-2 big cloves Salt-Taste Curry Leaves-4-5 no Method Of Preparation 1.Fry Dry chilly s  ...