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     This  sweet refreshing drink not only quenches your thirst on a hot summer day but has a hell lot of health benefits.Watermelon juice is fat free and contains lycopene.It also helps in digestion.Read more about the benefits of watermelon  here.



Ingredients:
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• Watermelon --> 1 cup
  

• Honey --> 1 tsp
  

• Ginger juice --> 1/4 tsp
  

• Chat masala --> pinch
  

Method:
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1. Blend watermelon(the pink part only) in a blender until smooth.
2. Now to this add honey,ginger juice and chat masala and serve it chilled. 
3. Enjoy!!
   

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Ingredients:

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• Cake flour --> 1 & 3/4 cups
• Sugar --> 1/2 cup
• Orange squash --> 1/2 cup  (see notes below)
• Pepsi/Cola --> 5 Tbsp
• Butter --> 4 Tbsp
• Vinegar --> 1 Tbsp  (see notes below)
• Baking powder --> 1 tsp
• Baking soda --> 1 tsp
• Orange essence --> 1 tsp
• Salt --> 1/4 tsp 
• Chocolate chips --> 1/4 cup

Method:

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1. Grease an 8" inch cake pan.Pre-heat the oven @ 180 degree C( 350 degree F) for 10 mins.
2. Take a bowl mix in the dry ingredients :- cake flour,baking powder,baking soda and salt and mix thoroughly.
3. In another bowl mix in the wet ingredients :- butter,orange juice,orange essence,pepsi or cola,vinegar.
4. Now slowly fold in the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.Take care not to overmix.
5. Lastly add the chocolate chips to the batter.
6. Now pour the ready cake batter into the greased pan and bake it for 40 mins @ 180 degree C ( 350 degree F).
7. Check whether the cake is done by inserting a tooth pick.If the tooth pick comes out clean the cake is done.

Notes :

• used store bought processed sweetened orange squash to which sugar is already added.If you are using unsweetened orange squash you may want to increase the quantity of sugar as required.
• used sweetened  chocolate chips.
• used apple cider vinegar.

Verdict:

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Cake was delicious,spongy and just like store bought.

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Ingredients:
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• Chicken --> 250 gms
• Mushroom --> 150 gms
• Onion --> 2 nos.
• Tomato --> 2 nos.
  
• Ginger paste --> 1 tsp
  
• Garlic paste --> 1 tsp
  
• Black pepper powder --> 1 tsp
  
• Coriander powder --> 2 tsp
  
• Garam masala powder --> 1/2 tsp
  
• Coriander leaves --> 1 cup
  
• Water --> 1 & 1/2 cups
  
• Salt --> as per taste 
• Oil --> 2  Tbsp

Method:
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1. Heat the oil in a deep pan on medium heat.When hot add the chopped onions & cook till they are softened & then add the ginger-garlic paste.Fry for a minute.
2. Now add in all the powders - coriander powder,black pepper powder,garam masala powder and the chopped coriander leaves(cilantro leaves) 3/4th cup.
3. Add the cleaned chicken pieces and fry till the chicken pieces turn from pink to whitish in color.
4. Add water and salt and cook it covered for about 10-15 minutes.
5. Remove the lid and add chopped mushroom & tomatoes and cook covered for about 3 minutes.
6. Now add  the remaining chopped coriander leaves(cilantro leaves) 1/4 cup and stir it for 1 minute & remove from heat and serve hot with rotis,chapati or bread.

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Ingredients:
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Cake flour --> 1&1/2 cups
Butter --> 3 Tbsp
Eggs --> 2 nos.
Sugar --> 3/4 cup
Pineapple puree  --> 1 cup
Baking powder --> 1 tsp
Baking soda --> 1 tsp
Salt --> 1/4 tsp
Almonds  --> 1/2 cup
Pineapple essence -->2 tsp 

Method :

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Pre-heat the oven to 180 degree C( 375 degree F).

Cream butter,pineapple puree,sugar.

Add eggs one at a time and beat thoroughly.

In another bowl sift together Cake flour,Baking powder,Baking soda and salt.

Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture one heaped tablespoon at a time.

Add pineapple essence & chopped almonds and blend well but don't over mix.

Pour the batter into a greased 8" round pan and bake @ 180 degree C( 375 degree F) for 50 mins or until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean.

Notes

• Can increase or decrease sugar as per the sweetness of the pineapple puree.

 

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Ingredients:
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Chicken --> 8 medium pieces( with bones)
Onions --> 3 nos. (medium size)
Ginger paste --> 1 tsp
Garlic paste --> 1 tsp
Tamarind paste --> 1 tbsp
Black pepper powder --> 1 & 1/2 tsp
Coriander leaves(cilantro) --> 3/4 cup (finely chopped)
Sugar -->1 tsp
Water -->1/4 cup
Oil -->1 tbsp


Method:
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Wash and clean the chicken thoroughly.
Heat oil add chopped onions and saute till pink & translucent.Now add the ginger-garlic paste and saute till the raw smell is completely gone.
Add the chopped coriander leaves(1/2 cup) and saute for a second.
Add the chicken pieces and fry till the outer covering gets browned.
Add tamarind paste,pepper powder and water and cook the chicken on a low flame till the gravy becomes semi-dry and the chicken is well cooked.
Now add in the sugar and fry for a minute.
Remove from heat & garnish with the remaining chopped coriander/cilantro leaves.

Notes:

• Pepper powder can be increased or decreased as per ones taste
• Add more water if required.
• This a semi-dry dish best served with fried rice or jeera rice.

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Ingredients:-
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Raw mango(grated) --> 2 nos.(medium size)
Jaggery/Brown Sugar --> 1/4 to 1/2 cup ( depends on the tanginess of the mangoes)
Turmeric -->1/2 tsp
Red chilli powder --> 2 to 3 tsp
Fenugreek powder --> 1/4 tsp
Mustard powder -->1/4 tsp
Asafoetida(hing) --> pinch
Oil --> 1 Tbsp
Salt --> to taste

Method:-
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Wash and  grate the mangoes finely.
Mix salt,turmeric,red chillies powder,asafoetida,mustard powder,fenugreek powder to the grated mangoes and keep it aside for 5 mins.
Cook the grated mangoes for 5 mins  at high in a microwave safe dish and remove from the oven.
Now add jaggery/brown sugar and cook the grated mangoes at high for another 5 mins in a microwave safe dish.Remove from the oven.
Heat the oil and add it to the cooked grated mangoes.Allow it to cool and transfer  to an air tight container.
Will last one week  in the fridge.

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Ingredients:-

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• Cake flour-->1 & 1/2 cups
• Mango puree-->1 cup
• Baking powder-->3/4 tsp
• Baking Soda-->3/4 tsp
• Butter-->3 tbsp
• flaxseed powder-->2 tbsp
• sugar--> 3/4cup
• walnut-->1/2cup
• salt-->1/4 tsp
• cardamom-->2 tsp

Method:-

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1) Pre-heat oven to 180 degree C for 10 mins.Grease 8" round or square baking pan.

2)In a bowl sift together cake flour,baking powder,baking soda,salt and cardamom powder.Mix well.

3) Cream together butter,flaxseed powder,sugar & mango puree till light .

4)Blend the above dry ingredients into the creamed mixture for few seconds and then fold in the chopped walnuts.

5)Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake it for 45 mins @ 180 degree C ( 350 degree F) or until done.

6) Allow it to cool for 20 mins and serve.

Notes:-

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•  i used double-acting baking powder.
• Sugar can be added as per ones choice say starting from 1/2 cup to 3/4cup.

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