MANJULA'S COOKING BLOG

KORRALU PONGAL Foxtail millet has different names in different countries. In India, it is called KORRALU/ KORRA in Telugu language, KAKUM in Hindi, and in different names in different regions. Foxtail millets are the best food for the Diabetics why because it has low carbohydrates, which has control sugar levels in the blood. It is a rich source of copper, magnesium, phosphorus,  manganese, zinc, calcium, and fiber. Diabetics can change the millets instead of white rice in their lunch menu, they can control their sugar levels. This millet is the best diet food, who wants to weight loss and control high blood pressure. Today I am preparing foxtail millet Pongal which is a very simple recipe even beginners also prepared within half an hour and it is the best breakfast and supper recipe for the diabetics. Lets start to prepere millet pongal  Ingredients: Foxtail millet - 2cups yellow split gram/moong dal - 1cup Oil - 3spoons Onion - 1{cut into small pieces} Gre

CHICKEN MAGESTIC  Chicken majestic is one of the popular Indian chicken recipes. Today I am preparing restaurant-style chicken majestic at home. This is a favourite dish in our home. In summer vacation relatives, family members are enjoying this dish. So many methods to prepare chicken majestic, but I avoid some sauces like soya sauce, chilli sauce etc which have preservatives and harmful to our digestive system. This is the best starter recipe to learn beginners also. I use the marination process and preparation method. Curd enriches the taste of the chicken majestic recipe. Let's start to prepare chicken majestic: Ingrediants: Boneless chicken strips- 1/2 kg Red chilli powder- 1/2 spoon Turmeric powder-1/4 spoon Egg-1 Corn flour-3 spoons Maida/all purpose flour-1 spoon Pepper-little bit Lemon juice-1 spoon Salt-1 spoon Marination of chicken: Clean the chicken strips well. Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt, pepper, cornflour, maida/all-purpo

GINGER-LEMON TEA               Today all over the world majority of people suffering from COVID-19. Many people are panic about thinking about how they get rid of the CORONA virus. Our health is in our hands. Ultimately, it is we who can change our lifestyle, food habits, exercises, etc. Healthy and Hygienic food gives us energy and also improves our immunity power. If we increase our immunity power, our antibodies in our blood can fight against the virus and can destroy the virus. Green leafy vegetables, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, eggs, milk, etc are the best food to increase your immunity power.               Especially during this corona effect period, we are aware of throat pain, cough, etc and we also know how to control the throat problems. We can drink different types of tea like Lemon tea, Ginger tea, Tulasi tea, Mint tea, Dry ginger tea[SONTI], etc.               Ginger lemon tea is the best tea to reduce many health problems. Ginger, Lemon, Honey are th

TOMATO CHUTNEY South Indians especially in Andhra, Telangana, Chennai, Karnataka people like spicy chutneys. So many varieties of chutneys are prepared by housewives with their traditional methods. Today I am preparing tomato chutney in my own style. It is prepared in different methods in various places. But, it is my secret chutney recipe and eats with rice, idli, dosa, Pongal,upma, vada etc. It is my children one of the favourite recipes.You are also preparing this chutney and enjoy with your family, friends. Let's start to prepare tomato chutney Ingredients: Tomatoes-1/2kg Red chillies/green chillies-10 Coriander-2 spoons Cumin/jeera-1spoon Ginger-2 spoon{ smallpieces} Tamarind-balance to spiciness/small lemon size Asafoetida/Inguva-1/4 spoon Curry leaves-3 spoons Coriander leaves-6 spoon Oil-6 spoons Ghee-2spoons Salt-for taste   Preparation of tomato chutney: Heat a big vessel on the stove add oil, coriander, cumin seeds, red chillies  /green

CHICKEN LEGS FRY                Today I am preparing a chicken legs   r oast recipe. This is a very yummy, a tasty recipe that is like very much my family members. Its preparation is easy,  simple, and quick. It's preparation methods is different,  but I am preparing with my style of method. Everybody likes chicken recipes very much. Boiling, marination, and roasting  process in this recipe.                       L et's start to prepare chicken legs roast: Ingredients : Chicken leg pieces - 10 Red Chilli Powder - 3 spoons Turmeric Powder - 3/4 spoon Salt - 2 spoon Oil - 10 spoons Curd - 3 spoons Corn Flour - 3 spoons Ginger-Garlic Paste - 5 spoons Garam Masala - 2 spoons Preparation : First, clean the chicken leg pieces with water. Place the chicken leg pieces in a big vessel, add Red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt, ginger garlic paste, and oil. Mix all the ingredients well and boil it for 20 minutes in medium flame. After boiling chicken

LADY'S  FINGER FRY/ BHENDI FRY                                                   Lady's finger is also known as Gumbo, Bhendi . It is a rich source of proteins, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber, and low cholesterol vegetable. It also has phosphorous, copper. Bhendi/Bendakaya/Lady's finger is the best resource to reduce obesity, heart problems, and decrease osteoporosis which contains vitamin -K, prevent constipation, etc. Different varieties of recipes prepared with okra or lady's finger-like Currys, dry items, etc. Today I am preparing okra fry/ bhindi fry or bhendi 65 with easy preparation. It is crispy and tasty. Children also like this okra fry/bhindi fry very much. Ingredients: Lady's fingers-1/4kg Red chili powder-1spoon Turmeric powder-1/4 spoon Salt-1/4 spoon Curd-1 1/2  spoon Corn flour-2 spoons Garam masala-1/2 spoon Ginger garlic paste-1/2 spoon Let's start to prepare bhindi fry: Clean the okra/ bhindi first and

EGG ROLLS/EGG FRANKIE Today  I  am preparing Egg rolls using simple  ingredients. M y kids enjoy this dish  very much . It is very easy to cook for beginners as well. I am using a few ingredients like cabbage, onions, capsicum, eggs, chicken, etc. Let's start to prepare egg rolls: INGREDIENTS:  Roti / Chapathi - 6 Cabbage - 1/4 kg (cut into long stripes) Onions - 2 (cut into long strips) Capsicum -2 (cut into long strips) Eggs - 3 Fennel seeds / Sompu - 1 spoon Ginger garlic paste - 2 spoons Pepper powder - 1 spoon Chicken - Small pieces Coriander leaves - 2 Salt - 1 spoon Garam masala - 1 spoon Oil - 6 spoons PREPARATION: 1.  Chicken preparation: Heat the vessel & add 2 spoons of oil, chicken pieces, salt(as per your taste).Roast for 10 minutes at low flame. Add a little bit of pepper. Now, Chicken is ready. It is your choice whether to add chicken to this rolls or not. 2. Egg bhurji preparation: Heat the Kadai & add 2 spoons of oil, 3 egg