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Karigadubu (Fried Sweet Dumplings)

 It is that time of the year when we make the most sweet items . Shravana Maasa , the first of the four Chaturmasa is considered very auspicious and we perform Pooja to the  Dieties with all our devotion and excitement. Karigadubu means fried kadubu ( sweet dumplings made with Chana dal and Jaggery stuffed in Wheat flour dough and deep fried) . It is a mandatory sweet to make on special occasions like Varamahalakshmi Vratam, Shravan Shukravara Pooja, Shravan Gauri pooja.  Ingredients:  For the stuffing:( Hoorana) Chana Dal 1 cup Toor dal 1/2 cup Jaggery 3/4 -1 cup Cardamom powder  Camphor powder a small pinch For the dough: Wheat flour 1 cup Oil 1 tbsp Sugar 1 tsp Salt a pinch For Sathi : Rice flour 2 tbsp Ghee 1 tbsp For Frying: Oil  INSTRUCTION: 1 Thoroughly wash Chana Dal and Toor dal 3 times and add enough water to that bowl to let the dals soak for 2-3 hours. This will help the dals to cook easily. 2.For the Dough : 👉🏻Take rice flour and ghee in a mixing bowl and keep rubbing th

Grilled Corn Salsa

I am sure everyone loves a good grilled corn cob to eat...It simply tastes awesome. Here I am sharing with you a lovely Mexican inspired salsa recipe using Grilled corn and veggies. This is so healthy and along with that tastes absolutely delicious perfect for the summer season. The grilled corn has that awesome flavor which elevates the taste of this salsa.You can try this dish as a dip with tortillas or top them on tacos, I also love to mix mayonnaise to this and make a bread sandwich or mix with quinoa for a hearty main-dish salad. This recipe is very quick and includes very minimal ingredients mainly veggies and corn. You can either grill them on a Grill by preheating and turning them often until charred or roast on Gas stove directly using a skewer. You can add red jalapenos if you have....gives a nice flavor Let's dive into the recipe. Serves 2 people Total time 30 minutes. INGREDIENTS : Shucked corn ear 1 Olive oil  2 tbsp Minced onion 1/2 Finely cho

Artichoke Spinach dip

Hi, Artichoke Spinach dip is one of a cheesy dips which is my personal favourite and usually loved by all. A creamy cheese base with the goodness of Spinach and artichokes,a bit of garlic and of course topped with cheese, baked until golden and bubbly. First time we had this in Boston in a Restaurant and loved it....I hope you will love it too.A very easy recipe to make for a party or a gettogether or just to munch on with crackers/bread /tortilla chips on a boring day. Firstly, Artichokes are thistles which is a family of flowering plants characterised by prickly leaves.The outside of the bulbs which is green is not meant to be eaten.Only the inside soft part ie the heart(which we usually get in a jar of store bought marinated artichokes ) is edible. Plus they are packed with nutrients and antioxidants.Rich in fiber,Vitamin C and K and folate. Secondly Spinch,which does not need introduction,a leafy vegetable rich in iron, fi