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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 so...

Tortellini pasta with Broccoli and Basil Pesto (from scratch)

I love eating pasta ...who doesnt?I always wondered how are pastas made and can they be made with hands in our homes.?? And the answer is a big yes and So I will be sharing with you the steps to make a healthier eggless tortellini pasta without any authentic pasta maker or tools.Also there is no preservative which makes it way healthier than the storebought ones.Right?? You can make them in a large batch and freeze them ..Isnt it exciting...?? Lets see what shape it is....Tortellini is a ring shaped pasta originally from the Italian region of Emilia.They are also called belly button and strongly resemble wonton.These cute shaped pastas can be made either round shape or square shaped and  usually filled with a plain cheese filling /spinach cheese/herbed cheese whatever you choose. So this recipe includes making the dough, preparing a cheese filling,shaping ...

Farfalle pasta with Asparagus and mushroom in Marinara sauce( made from scratch)

Hi, Pasta is one of the Italian delicacy loved all around the world. This is a pure comfort food.I love pasta not the packaged one but handmade from scratch. It looks hard to make it from scratch but actually It is very easy once you start making it.With very less ingredients you can make many types of pastas of various shapes ,even without any pasta maker or authentic pasta making equipments. I will be sharing how to make Farfalle / bowtie/ butterfly pasta without any machine/ equipment using just a rolling pin and a fork.Isnt it interesting?? This Italian inspired recipe features bow tie shaped pasta smothered with Marinara sauce along with asparagus, onion and mushroom. You can alternate with any veggies you have in hand. Lets dig in the recipe INGREDIENTS: For the pasta dough Semolina Flour 1 1/2 cup Water as required to knead a stiff dough Salt Italian Herbs 1 tsp (optional) For the Sauce Butter 1 tbsp Garlic cloves 2 Tomato 1 Mushrooms 5 to 8 Parmesan chee...