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Gojjavalakki / Tamarind Poha

  Tamarind Poha: A Tangy Twist on a Classic Breakfast Poha, a beloved breakfast dish in India, typically features flattened rice sautéed with spices, vegetables, and sometimes nuts. One delightful variation is Tamarind Poha from Karnataka , which adds a tangy twist that elevates the traditional flavors. It is no onion no garlic breakfast recipe.This dish is not only quick to prepare but also a fantastic way to kickstart your day. Here’s how to make this delicious Tamarind Poha at home. Ingredients Flattened rice (poha) : 2 cups (thick variety) Tamarind pulp : 2 tablespoons Oil 2 tbsp Red chilies : 1-2,  (adjust to taste) Mustard seeds : 1 teaspoon Curry leaves : 8-10 Hing 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder : ½ teaspoon Salt : to taste Peanuts : ¼ cup (optional) Jaggery 1-2 tbsp Methi powder 1/2 tsp Sarina pudi / Rasam Powder 1 tsp Fresh coriander leaves : for garnishing Oil : 2 tablespoons Instructions Prepare the Poha : Rinse the flattened rice in cold water until it softens. Dr

Homemade Schezwan Sauce

Schezwan Sauce is a popular sauce in Indo -Chinese cuisine. It is a spicy sauce made with dried red chilies. Very popular dishes like Schezwan Fried Rice, Schezwan noodles are made using this fiery sauce. I just love how this sauce gives the dishes a distinctly unique flavor. We always had schezwan sauce-based dishes in the restaurant during our childhood. It was all a great craze that we had about this Indo Chinese food. When I got married, I wanted to try making them at home...The store-bought sauce came into my rescue. But in recent years, when I came to know about the dangers of artificial preservatives and colors that are added in the store-bought sauce. I made up my mind that I will make it at home with all organic ingredients and no artificial preservatives or colors. That's when I started making my own sauce at home. Since then I haven't looked back at the store-bought ones...because this is freshly made in batches which tastes super good!! This