Preparation For Vinayaka Chavithi

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In couple of days, we have Vinayaka Chavithi ( September 15th) - Our Lord Ganesha's birthday. This festival is observed in the Hindu calendar month of Bhaadrapada, starting on the shukla chaturthi. On this auspicious day, here I provide few links for the pdfs and audio clips which can be handy for proper pooja vidhanam of our dear Lord Ganesha.

Vinayaka Chavithi Pooja Vidhanam - Text in Telugu and in English.

Vinayaka Chavithi Pooja Vidhanam - Audio(Telugu): Part 1 : Puja
Part 2 : Katha (Story)

Back in Hyderabad, we had Vinayaka Chaturdhi booklets which were so handy for performing pooja. But, those who are staying in other countries (like me) and who don't have the booklets, these pdfs and audio clips are so much of convenience. Isn't it!!

This is my first entry for Ganesh Chaturdhi Event hosted by Latha.

May the blessings of Lord Ganesha be with you in all your efforts always.

Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to all of you folks..:D

* Courtesy: teluguone.com

Lima Bean Kurma

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Lima beans are just like Rajma, just that these are in light green color. It has many names - like Butter bean, Java bean, Sugar Bean, Madagascar Bean..... many more. These have a very deicate flavor that actually complements any dish. We find them mostly used for salads. Lima beans are a very good source of cholesterol-lowering fiber and provide fat-free high quality protein. Fresh Lima Beans are hard to find, but the dried and canned versions are available throughout the year.

Here is the recipe...



Ingredients:

Lima Beans - 1 Can
Onions - 1
Tomatoes - 1
Salt - to taste
Turmeric - 1/4 tbsp
Chilli powder - 1/4 tbsp
Bay leaf - 1 or 2
Cilantro - 1/2 tbsp
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tbsp
Garam Masala - 1/4 tbsp
Milk - 1 cup
Grated Coconut - 1tbsp
Green Chillies - 2 or 3
Oil - 2 tbsp

How to make:

1. Saute the chopped onions ,green chillies ,tomatoes and grated coconut. Grind the ingredients with 1 cup milk. Keep aside
2. In a pan, take some oil , add cumin seeds,bay leaf, ground paste and let it cook for few mins. Now add salt, turmeric, chilli powder, garam masala. Mix well and finally add the Lima Beans. Cook it well for few more minutes.
3. Garnish it with cilantro leaves and Serve hot with roti or rice.

This is how it looks.:D

Cabbage Usili

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Cabbage Usili is a very simple and healthy dish with lots of proteins and fibre content. I got to know about this dish from Srivalli's Blog - "Cooking 4 all seasons".

You can find the original recipe here.

and Its my pleasure to send this recipe to Ashaji's RCI: Karnataka Event.



I added few more ingredients but tried to keep the original taste of the recipe. Instead of 5:1 ratio of cabbage and moong dal, I made with 5:2 ratio as I like the taste of moong dal.

Ingredients:

Cabbage - 500gms
Moong dal - 200gms
Salt - to taste
Turmeric - 1/4 tbsp
Green Chillies - 2 to 3
Grated Coconut - 2 tbsp

For Tadka:

Oil - 1 tbsp
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tbsp
Urad seeds - 1/2 tbsp
Curry leaves - few
Hing - 1/8 tbsp
Cumin (Jeera) - 1/2 tbsp

Preparation:

1. Boil chopped cabbage and moong dal separately and keep aside.
2. Grind the grated coconut and green chillies till fine paste.
3. In a pan, put some oil and add the ingredients listed for tadka above. When the mustard seeds starts spluttering, add ground coconut paste and then after few minutes add the boiled cabbage and moong dal.
4. I served it with chapathis. But, this would taste good with hot rice and ghee too.

Enjoy folks..:D