Herbs on my kitchen window sill makes for a pretty picture and convenient for me to pick and use in recipes.

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This salad has an unusual combination of Pomelo and Coconut.

Time Required: 15 Minutes

Ingredients:
5 – 6 segments of Pomelo
2 tbsp Coconut, Chopped and roasted
1 Onion, thinly sliced, separated into rings
1 Fresh Red Chili, Chopped
1 tbsp Soya Sauce
1 tbsp Sugar
1 tbsp Lemon juice
1 tbsp Roasted Peanuts, coarsely chopped
1/2 tbsp Sesame seeds, roasted
1 tbsp Chopped Parsley
1tbsp Oil
Salt to taste

Method:
Peel Pomelo segments and break up the sections into big chunks.  Heat Oil and add the Onion rings and fry until brown. Remove them on kitchen towel.  Mix Red Chilies, Soya Sauce, and Sugar in a bowl. The dressing for the salad is ready.  In a salad bowl, mix Pomelo, dressing, Peanuts, Sesame Seeds, and Coconut. Add Salt and toss gently.

Garnish with Parsley and Onions and serve.

Originally posted 2011-07-21 19:19:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Cuisine: South Karnataka

Time Required: 20 Minutes + Soaking Time

Ingredients:
2 cups Rice
½ cup grated fresh Coconut
2 – 4 Green Chilies
2 cups Peeled Watermelon pieces
Salt to taste

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Thin slices of vegetables dipped in spicy batter and deep fried.

Time Required: 20 Minutes

Ingredients:
1 Potato
1 Onion
4 Shimla Mirchi (Light green colored Chilies)
Oil for deep frying

For the Batter:
1 Cup Gram Flour (Bengal Gram Flour)
1tbsp Rice Flour
A pinch of Cooking Soda
1/2 tsp Chili Powder
1/2 tsp Jeera (Cumin) Powder
Salt to taste

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Originally posted 2007-06-26 07:22:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Botanical name of Pipal tree is Ficus religiosa and belongs to the Moraceae. Peepal tree is native of South East Asia. It is also known as Bodhi Tree.

The Peepal tree can be traced back to the times of Indus Valley Civilization (3000 BC – 1700 BC) in the Mohenjodaro city and there is evidence that this tree was worshiped by Hindus during that time.

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Indian bread stuffed with cottage cheese.

Time Required: 20 Minutes

Ingredients:
2 Cups Wheat Flour
1 Cup Crumbled Paneer / Cottage Cheese
3 Green Chilies, Chopped
3 sprigs of Coriander Leaves, Chopped
1tsp Jeera / Cumin Powder
Oil for roasting
Salt to taste

Method:
Mix Wheat flour with water to a dough and divide into balls.  Mix Paneer, Green Chilies, Coriander leaves, Salt and Jeera.

Roll out the dough balls on a floured surface to a circle.  Spread Paneer mixture on one half of the circle and cover with the other half.  Press the edges and roll gently.  Roast on both sides and serve with vegetable dish,  raitha / curds and pickle.

Originally posted 2009-08-03 21:21:26. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Brownies are the fastest to get over when served warm with Vanilla Ice cream.

Type: Tea Cakes

Makes: 250 gms

Time Required: 1 Hour

Ingredients:
60 gms Dark chocolate
40 gms / ¼ Cup Maida
¼ Cup Condensed Milk
30 gms Butter
1tsp Vanilla Essence
1 ½ tbsp Powdered Sugar / Castor Sugar
½ tsp Instant Coffee powder or Bournvita
¼ Cup Chopped Walnuts
1tbsp Cocoa Powder
30 ml Warm Milk
¼ tsp Baking Soda
½ tsp Baking Powder

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I remember visiting Bhadravathi in 1979 as part of our school education trip. We visited Vishweshwaraya Iron and Steel Limited (VISL) factory and all I can remember is that it was very hot and noisy inside. We friends were busy noticing that the water in our water bottle had become warm. The unit was started by Sir M Vishweshwaraya and was known as Mysore Iron and Steel plant. They were pioneer in production of high quality alloy, special steels and pig iron. The factory now is defunct. There are many other industries flourishing in Bhadravathi.

Bhadravathi town is situated in Karnataka and it is 255 Km from Bangalore. The town got its name due to the River Bhadra, which flows into town.

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Originally posted 2010-08-08 18:19:25. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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1. If stored pickles dry up, heat the required amount of oil, cool and add to the jar to make the pickle soft and edible again.
2. After making Kofta balls, store them in the fridge for 30 minutes before deep frying.  It will turn out crisper and reduces the chance of breaking.
3. Summer is here and sunburn is common, for instant relief f apply grated cucumber on your skin. Wash with cold water after 15 minutes.

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1. To get rid of rust stains on tiles, dip a cloth in Kerosene and rub it on rust stains.
2. Maintaining glass shower doors takes up a lot of time.  Try rubbing the glass shower doors with a sponge dipped in white vinegar.  It helps remove the residue.
3. Do not throw the water after boiling pasta or potatoes.  Cool the water and use it to water your house plants. The plants will be happy with this extra nutrient.

Originally posted 2011-11-01 19:56:31. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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