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Finger Millet Biscuits | Ragi biscuits

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ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಓದಲು ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಕ್ಲಿಕ್ ಮಾಡಿ.  Finger millet is one of the millets which I prefer to use in our daily diet in one form or the other, due to its health benefits. It can be included in preparing Indian foods like Dosa, idli, rotti, ragimudde, malt, etc.  Biscuits and cookies are typically made with maida or all-purpose flour, but I enjoy experimenting with healthier alternatives in my baking. A good combination of different flours gives the recipe a unique taste and texture.  Here is my version of healthy biscuits using Finger millet flour / Ragi hittu. These tasty biscuits are kids favourite too, a healthy treat to add to your kids lunchbox!  Preparation time: 35 minutes Refrigeration time: 30 minutes Difficulty level: Medium Serves: 20 - 22 biscuits of medium size  Ingredients:  Finger millet flour / Ragi hittu - 1/2 cup Wheat flour - 3/4 cup (see Tips)  Unsalted butter (at room temperature) - 100 gm  Powdered sugar / Icing sugar - 1/3 cup (s...

Carrot Burfi

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  ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಓದಲು ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಕ್ಲಿಕ್ ಮಾಡಿ   'Burfi' is a very sweet which is prepared in Indian households. This sweet can be prepared using variety of ingredients. Since its made using very rich ingredients like ghee / clarified butter, sugar, cream, etc., it will have a rich taste too.  Here is the recipe of Carrot burfi to share with you all! Preparation time: 35 - 40 minutes Difficulty level: Difficult Serves: 20 - 25 pieces Ingredients: Grated carrot - 1 cup Grated coconut - 1 cup Semolina / sooji rava - 1 cup Sugar - 2 1/4 cup Ghee / clarified butter - 2/3 cup Fresh / whipping cream - 1 cup Cardamom and cloves powder - 1/4 tsp (optional) Recipe Instructions: Pulse grind the grated coconut in a mixie jar for 3 - 4 seconds to make even and fine crumbs.  Take a heavy bottom pan, add 2/3rd cup of ghee and allow to melt on small or medium flame.  Once the ghee melts, add 1/2 cup of sooji rava and roast it for 2 minutes.  Then add 1 cup of grated carrot and sauté...

Tindora Leaves Tambli | Yogurt Based Curry With Ivy Gourd Leaves

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ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಓದಲು ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಕ್ಲಿಕ್ ಮಾಡಿ   'Tambli' is a yogurt based gravy which is easy to prepare and has the health benefits too. When its summer, one or the other variety of Tambli is very common in Havyaka homes, to serve with rice. Here is a unique Tambli recipe which is prepared using Tindora which is known as 'Tonde Ele' in Kannada. Preparation time: 15 - 20 minutes Difficulty level: Medium Serves: 4 - 5 Ingredients: Tindora leaves - 5 or 6 Fresh grated / frozen coconut - 3/4 cup Thick buttermilk - 1 cup Cooking oil - 2 1/2 tsp (see Tips) Peppercorn - 4 Cumin seeds / Jeera - 2 tsp Mustard seeds - 1 tsp Salt - taste Sugar - 1/4 tsp Lime juice - 2 tsp or to taste Recipe Instructions: Wash and clean the tindora leaves, chop them roughly. Take a small wok or frying pan. Heat it up by adding 1tsp of oil. Add 4 peppercorns and fry them for 2 minutes or till its nicely roasted.  Then add 1 tsp of cumin seeds. Saute it for a minute or till aromatic. Finally add the chopped t...