Abiya's Kitchen

Kothavarangai is also known as the guar bean. The beans themselves are indigenous to India, but the powder of their seeds, guar gum, is used as a thickening agent in many foods like ice cream etc. Next time you see guar gum as an ingredient you’d know exactly what it is! Ingredients Kothavarangai - 2 cups chopped Onion - 1 small chopped Coconut grated - ½ cup grated Roasted chana dal ( pottukadalai) - 1 ½ tbsp Sesame seed - 1 tbsp Fennel - 1 tsp Jeera - 1 tsp Mustard seeds - 1 tsp Chana dal - 1 tsp Split urad dal - 1 tsp Dried red chilies - 2 number Asafoetida powder - ¼ tsp Turmeric - ¼ tsp Curry leaves - 2 - 4 number Water - 1 cup Salt as required Method Keep a pan and add oil when the oil is hot add mustard seeds. Once the mustard seeds splutter add split urad dal, chana dal, red chilies, curry leaves, and asafoetida and fry well. Then add the chopped onion and saute it. Once the onion is sauteed well, add the chopp...

Upma is a simple and classic south Indian dish that is usually served as a tiffin Item. This upma is made of Rava- granulated wheat. Ingredients Rava - 2 cups Onion - 1 chopped Tomato - 1 chopped Carrot - 1 chopped Peas - ¼ cup Green chilies - 3 chopped Ginger - grated ½ tsp Garlic - 2 cloves chopped Coriander - chopped Mustard seeds - ½ tsp Urad dhal split - 1 ½ tsp Chana dhal - 1 ½ Cashew Nuts - Handful broken into pieces Curry leaves - 5 Oil - 2 Tbsp Hot Water - 2 cups Salt as required Method Heat a pan and add some oil. When the oil is hot add the following and saute well: mustard seeds, chana dal, urad dhal, green chilies, ginger and garlic.Now add the onion and saute well. Then add  tomatoes, carrots and peas along with salt. Now keep the stove in low flame and keep the pan lid closed until all the vegetables are cooked well Add the rava to the cooked vegetables and fry well. Meanwhile, boil 2 cups of water. ...

Eggs are a good source of protein. They keep you feeling fuller for longer and will help with weight loss. Eggs and vegetables are the ultimate duo for a healthy breakfast and wonderful start to your day. Ingredients Eggs - 2 Spring onion - 1 bunch finely chopped Bell pepper - finely chopped Zucchini - finely chopped Broccoli - finely chopped Carrot - finely chopped Spinach - ¼ cup finely chopped Mushroom - ¼ cup finely chopped cauliflower - ¼ cup chopped Fresh coriander- chopped Mozzarella cheese - shredded Oil - 2 Tsp Egg masala - 1 tsp Salt - as required Egg masala Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp Pepper powder - ¼ tsp garlic powder - ¼ tsp chilli powder - ¼ tsp coriander powder - ¼ tsp garam masala powder - ¼ tsp Method Add all the vegetables to the air fryer and then add salt and egg masala mix well and air fry for 6 minutes 390 degree Fahrenheit. In a bowl beat eggs adding salt and egg masala until mixed well....

Cream cheese is a mild tasting cheese produced from cow’s milk. Cream cheese is a very popular dip for baby carrots and celery sticks. . Ingredients Whole Milk - 2 cups Fresh Lemon juice/ Vinegar - 2 tbsp Garlic powder - 1 Tsp Dried Oregano - 1 Tsp Dried Basil - 1 Tsp Chili flakes - 2 Tsp Salt to taste Method Heat the milk once it starts to boil and add the fresh lemon juice/ Vinegar. Keep stirring till the milk curdles and separates into a yellow liquid in the bottom and think curd on top . Strain the above mixture using a sieve. Transfer the curds to a food processor And add garlic powder, dried oregano, and salt and grind to a smooth mixture. Garlic cream cheese is ready for use! Note:- Use the strained liquid for soups, you can also cook dhal or knead chapati flour with it as this is rich in protein (whey protein). Add any herb mixture as per your choice. Refrigerate and use this homemade cream cheese within a week. ...

A simple potato fry with rice and sambar is a classic south Indian dish and all time favorite. Ingredients Potato cubed - 2 cups Jeera - ½ Tsp Chili powder - ½ tsp Coriander powder - ½ tsp Fennel powder - ½ tsp Jeera powder - ½ tsp Pepper powder -½ tsp Garlic powder - ½ tsp Kasuri methi dried powder - ¼ tsp Curry leaf powder -¼ tsp Garam masala powder - ¼ tsp Oil - 2 tbsp Salt to taste Method Wash and peel potatoes. Cut them into cubes and keep in a bowl of water until use. In a pan add the oil and when is hot add jeera and the cubed potatoes and fry well. Add salt and rest of all the spices. saute well in a low flame and stir in between till the potatoes cooked and roasted thoroughly. When done serve with rice. Note: If the potatoes are not cooked it will be hard inside then sprinkle some water and cook well. You can add more oil for better roasting of the potatoes. Adding Kasuri methi gives nice aroma. Video ...

Eating a whole grain breakfast rich in protein is a good start for the day. Idli is one of the best Breakfasts in the World as it is fermented and steamed. Whole grain contain lots of fiber; thus, it helps with digestion and makes us feel full. I have used Amaranth in this recipe which is a good source of fiber, protein, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, and iron, along with several other important micronutrients. Also eating fermented foods can increase your energy because the bacteria in your gut are allowing more vitamins and minerals to be absorbed and used by your body. Ingredients Sona Masoori brown rice - 2 cups Idly rice - 1 cup Red rice - ¼ cup Ragi - ¼ cup Kambu - ¼ cup Mixed millets - ¼ cup Mulai keerai vidhai(Amarnath) - ¼ cup Urad dal - 1 cup Black urad dhal - ¼ cup Moong dhal - ¼ cup Chana dhal - ¼ cup Masoor dhal - ¼ cup Aval red/white - 2 full tsp Fenugreek - 2 tbsp Salt to taste Method Wash and soak all the grains in water over...