Upstairs bedroom. Nineteen 80s wall paper coming off. Looks better already J www.bettermadecabinets.com
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Mangalooru Southekai Tovvae - Field Marrow And Dal Stew
MANGALOORU SOUTHEKAI TOVVAE
I have seen the Golden Vellarikkai during Vishu festival at my daughter's place. But I started cooking this Mangalooru Southekai only after a young niece of mine from Hyderabad, gave me a recipe using Field Marrow ( known as Dosakaya in Telugu). I prepared a luscious Mangalooru Southekai Tovvae using her recipe!
INGREDIENTS
Field Marrow ( Mangalooru Southekai) - 1 ( Cubed )
Tomato -1 big ( Chopped )
Green chillies - 2 ( Chopped)
Turmeric Powder - 1 pinch
Split Yellow Pigeon Peas / Toor dal - 1 cup
Ghee - 2 tbsps
Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
Split Black gram / Urad dal - 1/4 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp
Asafoetida Powder - 1 pinch.
Onion - 1 big ( Chopped )
Garlic - 6 pearls ( Chopped )
Red chillies - 3 ( Broken )
Curry leaves - a few
Fresh Coconut gratings - 2 tbsps
Salt - 1 tsp
Chopped coriander leaves - 2 tbsps
METHOD
1. Peel and cut the Field Marrow lengthwise.
2. Scoop out the seeds and cut it into big cubes.
3. Chop the tomatoes and keep aside.
4. Heat a teaspoon of ghee in a kadai and roast the dal till you get a pleasant aroma.Switch off the flame and remove the roasted dal into a cooking vessel.
5. Pressure cook the roasted dal, cubed Mangalooru Southekai and chopped tomato in 2 cups of water adding turmeric powder and chopped green chillies. Allow to cool.
6. Heat the remaining ghee in the same kadai and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
7. When the mustard seeds splutter add urad dal and fry till golden in colour.
8. Add asafoetida and then the the red chillies.
9. When the chillies turn crisp add the curry leaves,chopped onion and garlic and saute till the aroma comes out.
10. Add the fresh grated coconut and fry for a few more seconds.
11. Remove the cooked dal and vegetable from the cooker, mash lightly using the back of a ladle and add it to the seasoning.
12. Add salt and keep cooking till all the flavours blend well.
13. When the tovvae is thick enough switch off the flame and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Enjoy a bowl of steaming hot Mangalooru Southekai Tovvae as it is or relish it with rice or chapaties.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Learn the Benefits of Creating Vegetarian Meals for Cancer Patients - Guest Post by Jillian McKee
Hello Friends,
Here is an interesting post from one of the bloggers and her name is Jillian McKee, who wanted me to guest post this article writen by her to give an awareness about cancer and an idea about including vegetarain meals.
She has a blog "The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance Blog" which is packed with lot of information and all about cancer.
Well here is her article......Hope everyone will read this and learn and benefit ......
Learn the Benefits of Creating Vegetarian Meals for Cancer Patients
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Meals loaded with vegetables can be a great source of vitamins and antioxidants that are vital to
a person who has cancer. Mesothelioma cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, and other forms of
cancer typically mean that a person must undergo cancer treatments such as radiation, surgery,
or chemotherapy. In some cases, people with cancer must undergo all three of these treatments
in order to effectively fight the disease.
Because there are many side effects to the disease of cancer, it is important that cancer patients
have access to vegetarian meals and to foods that provide calcium. Vegetables and dairy
products can potentially work wonders in increasing the way a person feels. Increased energy
can boost self-confidence, improve physical coping abilities, and can help to add muscle mass.
This is a great way to give a person with cancer just the edge needed in order to maintain
stamina to fight the disease.
The American Cancer Society has helpful articles that provide up-to-date information on how
vegetarian meals can provide multiple physical benefits for people who are battling cancer. They
explain how eating fruits and vegetables can make a big difference in the way a cancer patient
feels physically.
Many times, vegetarian diets have a positive impact on a cancer patient’s mental state as
well. This is often a result of higher energy levels that are a result of eating foods that are rich in
nutrients and vitamins. When a person’s energy level increases, the individual will have a better
chance at being motivated and inspired to exercise. Regular amounts of exercise can play a
dramatic role in the physical strength a person with cancer is able to gain.
In the vegetarian guidelines provided by the American Cancer Society, it is suggested that five
servings of fruits and vegetables be consumed each day. Replacing processed pastas and
breads with whole-wheat pastas and breads will also work to improve the way a person with
cancer feels. Many of these eating recommendations will benefit the family of cancer patients as
well. This allows for a support group at home to be created.
If eating a vegetarian diet is new to a person, it can seem overwhelming to try to come up with
new and different recipes, snack ideas, and desserts. Eating the same thing every day can grow
very monotonous and tiresome. This is why it is important to get creative with making meals and
trying out new fruits and vegetables that a person does not consume on a regular basis.
Vegetarian quiches are a great way to get protein, vegetable servings, and dairy within one
meal. Add a side of fresh fruit and a complete meal has been created. Tasty vegetables that
work well when making a quiche include zucchini, thinly sliced carrots, spinach, onions, garlic,
mushrooms, kale, and eggplant. Add a generous helping of a favorite cheese to a vegetarian
quiche and this creates a delicious and healthy meal.
Here is an interesting post from one of the bloggers and her name is Jillian McKee, who wanted me to guest post this article writen by her to give an awareness about cancer and an idea about including vegetarain meals.
She has a blog "The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance Blog" which is packed with lot of information and all about cancer.
Well here is her article......Hope everyone will read this and learn and benefit ......
Learn the Benefits of Creating Vegetarian Meals for Cancer Patients
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Meals loaded with vegetables can be a great source of vitamins and antioxidants that are vital to
a person who has cancer. Mesothelioma cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, and other forms of
cancer typically mean that a person must undergo cancer treatments such as radiation, surgery,
or chemotherapy. In some cases, people with cancer must undergo all three of these treatments
in order to effectively fight the disease.
Because there are many side effects to the disease of cancer, it is important that cancer patients
have access to vegetarian meals and to foods that provide calcium. Vegetables and dairy
products can potentially work wonders in increasing the way a person feels. Increased energy
can boost self-confidence, improve physical coping abilities, and can help to add muscle mass.
This is a great way to give a person with cancer just the edge needed in order to maintain
stamina to fight the disease.
The American Cancer Society has helpful articles that provide up-to-date information on how
vegetarian meals can provide multiple physical benefits for people who are battling cancer. They
explain how eating fruits and vegetables can make a big difference in the way a cancer patient
feels physically.
Many times, vegetarian diets have a positive impact on a cancer patient’s mental state as
well. This is often a result of higher energy levels that are a result of eating foods that are rich in
nutrients and vitamins. When a person’s energy level increases, the individual will have a better
chance at being motivated and inspired to exercise. Regular amounts of exercise can play a
dramatic role in the physical strength a person with cancer is able to gain.
In the vegetarian guidelines provided by the American Cancer Society, it is suggested that five
servings of fruits and vegetables be consumed each day. Replacing processed pastas and
breads with whole-wheat pastas and breads will also work to improve the way a person with
cancer feels. Many of these eating recommendations will benefit the family of cancer patients as
well. This allows for a support group at home to be created.
If eating a vegetarian diet is new to a person, it can seem overwhelming to try to come up with
new and different recipes, snack ideas, and desserts. Eating the same thing every day can grow
very monotonous and tiresome. This is why it is important to get creative with making meals and
trying out new fruits and vegetables that a person does not consume on a regular basis.
Vegetarian quiches are a great way to get protein, vegetable servings, and dairy within one
meal. Add a side of fresh fruit and a complete meal has been created. Tasty vegetables that
work well when making a quiche include zucchini, thinly sliced carrots, spinach, onions, garlic,
mushrooms, kale, and eggplant. Add a generous helping of a favorite cheese to a vegetarian
quiche and this creates a delicious and healthy meal.
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