Photos of Dharwad Ka Peda

Dharward is a district centre in Karnataka, India. Dharwad is famous for milk products. The legendary Dharwad Ka Peda made from milk and Khoya.My aunt recently visited Dharwad and got this peda for us.Thanks a lot for the pedas and Japanese coins ( these will make excellent addition to my son's coin collection !!!...

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Kappayum Meenum ( Tapioca with Fish Curry )

Kappa and Meen Curry is a quintessential contribution in Kerala cuisine.The traditional taste of Kappa and Meen Curry is still preserved uncorrupted in the toddy shops ( shops selling coconut beer ) in Kerala. Featured here is the Kappa and Meen Curry in its original form. A resent trend is to serve these traditional foods in 5 star hotels and in houseboats- to popularize this among the visitors-...

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Ragi Idli

Ragi Idli is good for health and nutritious !!!!!IngredientsRagi Flour - 1cupUraddal ( black gram ) - 1 cupBoiled rice -2 cupsSalt to tasteMethodWash and soak urad dal and rice separately for 6-8 hours or overnight. Grind both separately. Mix both and ferment for at least 8 hours. Add Ragi flour to mixture. Add salt. Set aside to ferment for five to six hours. Grease the idli karoris with little oil....

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fish ' n ' fresh - Anna Nagar - Chennai for fresh fish

At fish ‘n' fresh one can get wide range of more than 100 varieties of Fish, Prawn, Crab and other sea-food delicacies. Other meats include Chicken, Mutton, Beef and Pork in its fresh wholesome and pre-packaged form. Also available vegetables , grains, cereals, biscuits, noodles, imported foods... Do you know where to get Bengal's most favourite Hilsa fish in Chennai ? Yes !! It's available in fish...

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Antioxidant rich fruits and vegetables

Fruits1. Prunes2. Raisins3. Blueberries4. Blackberries5. Strawberries6. Raspberries7. Plums8. Oranges9. Red grapes10. CherriesVegetables1. Kale2. Spinach3. Brussels sprouts4. Alfalfa sprouts5. Broccoli flowers6. Beets7. Red bell peppers8. Onions9. Corn10. EggplantMove this antioxidant-rich produce to the top of your shopping li...

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Photo of Koottumman ( Special Konkani Dish )

Koottumman is a special dish in Konkani Cuisine. Coconut milk and vegetables are the main ingredients. Green chillies are used instead of chilly powder. First step -- slice vegetables to equal size . Cook vegetables in thin coconut milk (Vegetables- Pumpkin, ash gourd, long beans , potato, colocasia ( chemb ) green chillies, ...add salt to taste ) and in the final preparation add thick coconut milk...

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Nutrition in Pomegranate

Characteristics of PomegranateShape—The fruit resembles a cricket ball both in size and texture of the skin. The fruit is redish yellow to crimson with crown at the top.Skin– Hard and Shiny.Flesh—Inside the seeds are soft, dark red and pearly.Taste—Sweet, very juicy.Keeping Quality—Good.Storage—At 0 degree to 4 degree C, upto 3-4 months.Usage— Used in fruit salad and for juice.N U T R I T I O N(Per...

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Kaju Katli from Adyar Ananda Bhavan - Chennai

Kaju Katli is an Indian sweet made from cashews, sugar, cardamom powder and ghee. Visit Adyar Ananda Bhavan for pure ghee sweets Adyar Ananda BhavanChennai #24469977...

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Idli- Vada from Murugan Idli Shop - Chennai

We had Idli- Vada from Murugan Idli Shop. Idli was very soft and just like a flower and they served 3 chutneys and sambar. Highly recommending Murugan Idli Shop for delicious vegetarian '' Chennai '' specials including hot coffee and their quick and friendly service ( Ambiance - - don't expect flashy - just a simple and normal restaurant but food is good ) .Visit here for more Idlis.....Murugan Idli...

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My gadget crazy son's new Deep Red PSP slim ( play station portable )

PSP deep red slimThese are the photos of my son's new PSP slim deep red. My husband bought this from Kuala Lumpur recently....

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2D Refrigerator Magnets from Beijing

Two of our Chinese friends from Beijing gifted these magnets and lapel pins ( for me ) when they visited here recently. Thanks a lot Yuen & Yan ... Thanks for the coins al...

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Photos of Japanese Dishes at Excapade Sushi - Brunei

My husband had been to a Japanese Restaurant in Brunei recently. He relished a wide variety of Japanese Dishes...These are the wonderful photos.This food train is awesome !!!! ...

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Nutrition in Potato

Characteristics Diam—45 mm to 65 mm.Shape—Oblong to round.Colour– Light yellowish to Dark brownStorage— 4 degree C at 85 to 90% RHN U T R I T I O N(Per 100 gm of edible portion)Edible portion ……..……….…….85.00%Moisture……...……………...….....74.7gmProtein………...……………...……..1.60gmFat ………………………..…….……...0.10gmMinerals……..………………..……..0.60gmFibre………………………..……...….0.40gmCarbohydrates…….………….….22.60gmEnergy………………………………...97.00calCalcium……………………...….....10.00mgPhosphorous……..…………..…..40.00mgIron……………….…………...……...0.70mgCarotene……….….……………....24.00ugThiamine….….…...………...…...0.10mgRiboflavin.….…...………...…....0.01mgVitamin...

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Nutrition in Grapes

Characteristics(THOMPSON SEEDLESS)Size—16-18 MM. On maturity the TSS as tested through refractometer is 19-21 degree.Skin– Thin green.Berries—are seedless and are oval or elongated with perishable attachment to the main bunch.Bunch– is conical.(BLACK SEEDLESS)Size—16-18 MM. On maturity the TSS as tested through refractometer is 17-20 degree.Skin– Thin black.Berries—are seedless and are round with...

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Rose Water and beauty tips

Roses are not only for Valentine's day. But apart from romantic and beauty connotations, rose have healing properties too !!!!Keep a bottle of rose water in the fridge and use cotton pads soaked in it for tired eyes.Spray your skin with rose water during the day to hydrate your skin.Add a few drops of rose essential oil to your bath water and add rose petals. Lie back and relax.Take some rose essential...

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Alphonso Mango

Alphonso (हापुस Haapoos in Marathi, Aapoos in North Karnataka Kannada) is a Mango cultivar that is considered by many to be one of the best in terms of sweetness and flavor. It is especially infamous for its short shelf life. It is also one of the most expensive kinds of mango and is grown mainly in western India. It is in season April through May. Weighs between 150g to 300 grams each.Characteristics...

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Nutrition in Guava and Chikoo

Characteristics of GuavaShape— Round, Ovate or roundish ovate with rough surface. It is the size and colour of a tennis ball. The pulp is creamish or pinkish, soft, with small seeds.Skin– Thin greenish yellow, straw yellow, pinkish yellow or red.Taste— Sweet, typical aroma.Keeping Quality – GoodN U T R I T I O N(Per 100 gm of edible portion)Edible portion ……..……….…….70.00%Protein………...……………...……..0.90gmFat...

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Home made vegetable medu vada

Vegetable medu vadaVisit here for medu vada recipeFor vegetable medu vada you've to add a cup of vegetables and follow the same medu vada recipe. I've added a cup of finely sliced carrot, french beans , cabbage and onion...

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Photos of Ilayada ( Patoli in Konkani cuisine )

Ilayada / Patoli made from rice powder Grated coconut, jaggery and cardamom filling insideSteamed in the pressure cooker for 20 minu...

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Photos of home made dishes

Baby Potato Fry Ingredients-1 teaspoon oil, thinly sliced onion, 1/2 teaspoon chilly powder, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder and salt. ( Side dish for Chapati ) Chicken sausage- Capsicum - Onion ...

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Photo of Surya, Jyotika and Baby Diya- 1 st B'day Celebration

Hi Baby Diya Belated Happy Birthday wishes !!!!God bless...

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