SIMMY'S SPICES & FLAVOURS

INGREDIENTS- Banana-2(ripe) Blueberry-1 cup All-purpose flour-1/4 cup (optional) Wheat flour-1 cup(If you don't want to add all purpose flour then use 1 & 1/4 cups of wheat flour) Oats-1/2 cup Egg-1 Milk-1/4 cup Sugar-1/2 cup(I used 2 tbsp regular sugar and 1/2 cup coconut palm sugar) Unsalted Butter-1/2 cup(softened or room temperature) Baking soda-1 tsp Baking powder-1 tsp Vanilla Essence-1 tsp Salt-1/4 tsp METHOD- 1-Preheat oven to 400 degree F.Coat 12 muffin cups or muffin tray with cooking spray or line with paper lines. 2-In a large bowl combine flours with baking powder,baking soda and salt.Keep aside. 3-In another bowl mash bananas,add sugar and mix well. 4-Then add butter,egg,vanilla essence,milk and whisk well. 5-Then add dry mixture and oat to the wet mixture and stirring just until moistened. 6-Then add blueberries and fold with a spatula gently. 7-Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (cups will be almost full). ...

Quinoa is a grain crop grown primarily for its edible seeds.It is closely related to species such as beetroots,spinach and tumbleweeds.It is good gluten-free source of high protein, iron and fiber.It is a quick and flavorful way to get in a serving of whole grains.  INGREDIENTS:- Quinoa-1 cup Toor dal-1/4 cup Masoor dal-1/4 cup Cauliflower-8-10 florets Chopped carrot-1/2 cup Beans-1/2 cup Green peas-1 cup Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp Roasted cumin powder-2 tsp Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp Curry leaves-5-6 Bay leaf-1 Whole Red chili-2 Salt to taste Oil or ghee-1 tbsp Water-4 cups METHOD:- 1-Wash quinoa,dal and vegetables separately and drain well. 2-Heat oil or ghee in a pressure cooker,crack the cumin seeds,bay leaves,red chili and curry leaves. 3-Add all the vegetables and fry for 5-6 minutes. 4-Add turmeric powder,roasted cumin powder and salt and mix well. 5-Then add quinoa,toor dal and masoor dal,mix properly. 6-Fry for 3-4 minutes on a low flame. ...

KARUPATTI COFFEE is famous in southern part of India.Karupatti means Jaggery.In this recipe instead of sugar I used palm jaggery.Palm Jaggery is one of the best and healthiest sweet(instead of sugar) and is a good mineral source.  INGREDIENTS:- Crushed Palm Jaggery-2 tbsp(Add more if you needed more sweet) Milk-1 cup Water-3/4 cup Ground coffee powder - 2 tsp (don't use instant coffee powder,add according to your taste) METHOD:- 1-In a saucepan take milk and boil well.After boiling add  the crushed palm jaggery (karupatti) and stir well.Remove from heat and keep aside. 2-Then in a saucepan take water  add coffee powder and boil well for 1-2 minute and remove from heat. 3-Strain well and add into milk.Once done strain again to remove impurities that might be present in Karupatti/Palm Jaggery. 4-Serve hot with cookies and enjoy !!!

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