Kosambir / Cucumber-moong salad

This is a cucumber salad with combination of yellow split moong dhal seasoned with mustard seeds. Most of the people prefer it as a snack or part of the main course in most of the houses of Karnataka. It is nutritious, beneficial and tummy filling.

Ingredients:

1. Cucumber.
2. Soaked yellow-split moong dal
3. Oil.
4. Mustard seeds.
5. Cumin.
6. Green chilies.
7. Curry leaves.
8. Cilantro.
9. Salt.
10. Grated coconut.
11. Asafoetida.

Method:

• Soak the split moong dhal like for 30 minutes in water.
• Take a skillet on a medium flame for tadaka,  add very little oil once the oil is heated add mustard seeds, cumin, asafoetida, green chilies, curry leaves mix well and turn off the flame.
  

• In a mixing bowl chop cucumber into small pieces and add the drained yellow split moong dhal, salt to taste.

Now add the tadaka into the mixing bowl and mix well by adding some grated coconut and cilantro and serve its READY TO EAT :)

Kande Poha

Poha can be made in different varieties and 'kanda' means onions in marathi language. This poha is mostly made by people of north Karnataka, Maharashtra and it is commonly called as Kanda poha. This is one of the fast making dish and requires less ingredients but tastes yummy.

Ingredients: 

1. Thick poha.
2. Chopped onions.
3. Green chilies.
4. Turmeric.
5. Grated coconut.
6. Salt.
7. Mustard seeds.
8. Cumin.
9. Curry leaves.
10. Cilantro.
11. Lemon slice.
12. Sugar.

Method:

• Wash the poha and keep it aside for about 2 minutes.(water should just be absorbed and do not soak for long time or else it gets mushy)
• On a medium flame on a skillet pour 2-3 tb sp of oil once heated add mustard seeds, cumin, green chilies, curry leaves.
• Saute and now add chopped onions, turmeric check until the onions are transparent, add soaked poha, salt to taste and a pinch of sugar then mix well. 
• Close the lid for a minute and add grated coconut and cilantro and serve hot with a dash of lemon slice its READY TO EAT :)
  

Black channa / Sundal snack

Black channa or commonly called as sundal in kannada is a good source of fiber and protein. As it is rich in protein, it keeps you fuller for a long time and thereby aids in weight loss.This can be taken as a tea time snack and can also made less spicy for kids.

Ingredients:

1. Soaked black channa(5-6 hrs).
2. Water.
3. Chopped onions.
4. Grated coconut.
5. Oil.
6. Hing/Asafoetida
7. Curry leaves.
8. Mustard.
9. Green chilies.
10. Cilantro.

Method:

• Pressure cook the soaked black channa with sufficient water for 1-2 whistles and remove the excess water by straining it.
• Now place skillet on a medium flame add 1-2 tb sp of oil allow to heat add mustard, cumin, hing, green chilies, curry leaves and chopped onions.
• Saute til golden brown add the strained channa , salt to taste and mix well.
• Garnish with grated coconut and cilantro and its READY TO EAT :)
  

Bhindi / Okra sabji

Okra /bhindi are rich sources of dietary fiber, minerals, and vitamins; often recommended by nutritionists in cholesterol controlling and weight reduction programs.they also contain good source of folates, B-complex group of vitamins like niacin, vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin K which is a cofactor for blood clotting enzymes and is required for strengthening of bones.The pods are also good source of many important minerals such as iron, calcium, manganese and magnesium.Okra is delicious and many dishes can be made out of it.

Ingredients:

1. Okra/bhindi.
2. Chopped onion.
3. Chopped tomato.
4. Cumin.
5. Cilantro.
6. Salt.
7. Oil.
8. Chili powder.
9. Coriander powder. 

Method:

• Wash bhindi and wipe with tissue or a dry towel and cut them into small pieces,
• On a medium flame with very little oil roast them until all the sticky texture disappears.
  
• Now transfer the roasted bhindi on a plate and pour 2-3 small tb sp of oil on a medium flame once oil is heated ad small tb sp of cumin, chopped onions and saute until they are golden transparent.
• Now add chopped tomato , salt and chili powder as per taste.
• close the lid and allow to cook for 2-4 min and serve with rotis its READY TO EAT :)
  

Guar/ cluster beans sabji

Guar or cluster bean, is from a legume family with low in calories yet a powerhouse of nutrition, abundant with proteins, minerals and vitamins along with dietary fiber. It includes numerous important Vitamins, namely Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, foliates, and abundant with carbohydrates, and has minerals namely, phosphorus, calcium, iron, potassium along with absolutely no cholesterol and fats.The cluster beans will also help in satisfying the iron and calcium deficiencies in expecting ladies.Also helps in regulating blood pressure and good for diabetics.

Ingredients:

1. Guar.(washed and cut)                                                   
2. Chopped onions.
3. Chopped tomato.
4. Oil.
5. Water.
6. Salt.
7. Coriander powder.
8. Chilli powder.
9. Turmeric.
10. Cumin.

Method:

• On a medium flame take a skillet and roast small cut guar with few drops of oil till the small black spots are seen on it.
• Now on a pan on medium flame with 1 tb sp of oil add cumin allow to splatter and add chopped onions.
• Check till they turn transparent and add chopped tomatoes, turmeric, coriander powder(small tb sp) chilli powder and salt to taste.
• Mix well close it with lid and let it cook for a min or so.
• Add the roasted guar and sprinkle some water if it feels too dry.
• Close the lid and let it cook with the steam for 3-4 minutes and serve with rotis, rice and its READY TO EAT :)     
  

Methi roti

Methi leaves are very beneficial for health as they are very rich in antioxidants, iron, vitamin C, thiamine, riboflavin, vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium, potassium and selenium and also a good source of dietary fiber. It also has It is beneficial to diabetic patients and also helps to alleviate the symptoms of both menstruation and menopause.It tastes bitter but when added to a dish it gives yummy taste and can be taken in breakfast, lunch and dinner.


Ingredients:

1. Fresh methi leaves.
2. Chopped onions.
3. Wheat flour.
4. Cumin.
5. Chopped green chilies.
6. Salt.
7. Curry leaves.
8. Ginger-garlic paste.
9. Turmeric.
10. Water.
11. Ghee.

Method:

• In a mixing bowl take wheat flour, add washed and chopped methi leaves, chopped onions, chopped green chilies,curry leaves (thinly sliced),cumin, pinch of turmeric, ginger-garlic paste and salt to taste.
• Now add sufficient water to make dough and roll like rotis.
• Bake them on a hot pan and until the spots seen.
• Turn over the other side and check for spots and with splash of ghee serve hot its READY TO EAT :)

Dill sabji / Sabakki palya.

Dill is considered to have very good anti-gas properties,so it is used as mouth freshener, or an after-meal digestive. The health benefits of dill include its ability to boost digestive health, as well as provide relief from insomnia, hiccups, diarrhea, dysentery, menstrual disorders, respiratory disorders, and cancer.

Ingredients:

1. Soaked yellow split moong dhal.(small cup)
2. Chopped Dill.
3. Chopped onions.
4. Slit green chilies.
5. Smashed garlic 2-3 cloves.
6. Turmeric.
7. Oil.
8. Salt.

Method:

• Place a skillet on medium flame with little oil ,once the oil is heated add smashed garlic cloves, green chilies  and chopped onions.
• Once the onions gets transparent add soaked moong dhal(5 min of soaking).stir fry.
• Now add turmeric, chopped dill and salt to taste.
• Cook for 2 minutes with closed lid and serve with rotis, breads and its READY TO EAT :)