VCC 247 - Mangalorean Fatty Sardines Curry

Here is a very traditional Mangalorean fish curry recipe kindly contributed by Veena to the group cookbook project 'You Can Cook' for 'Feed a Hungry Child' campaign.

In Veena's own words, "This is Mangalorean Fatty Sardines Curry. This curry you have to make it in mud pot (matthiyeche kundlle in konkani). Next day the curry tastes more better."

The recipe details of fatty sardines curry are here.

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VCC 245 - Til-gool

Here is another very traditional Marathi sweet dish recipe kindly contributed by Deepa Joshi to the group cookbook project 'You Can Cook' for 'Feed a Hungry Child' campaign.

In Deepa's own words,

Endorsement statement: "When I learnt about FAHC campaign, I liked the idea very much. I am happy to submit this traditional and simple marathi receipe."

"This is a traditional marathi sweet dish which is prepared at the time of "makar sankranti". This can be prepared in various ways, some very simple, some quite complex. I got this very simple version from my mother. It took just 15-20 minutes to prepare and it turned out to be quite delicious."

Til-gool recipe
Preparation time - 20 min
Makes 15-20 laddoos or small shapes - around 2 per serving

Ingredients:
2 cups sesame seed powder - (made from 200 g sesame seeds)
1 cup jaggery (unrefined cane sugar) - around 200 g
1 tsp ghee
1 tsp nutmeg powder
1 tbsp cardamom powder

Method: Roast the sesame seeds until they are brown. Set aside and let them cool. Grind into a coarse powder. Grate jaggery cubes or break them into fine pieces. Blend the sesame powder, grated jaggery, nutmeg powder and cardamom powder together in a blender. Add ghee and knead. If possible make various shapes using cookie shapes or just make round laddoos.

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DNA Newspaper Stories

Here is a link to an article about our 'Feed a Hungry Child' campaign's 'You Can Cook' cookbook project that appeared in the DNA newspaper (daily news and analysis) in Mumbai, India - Kitchen Confidentials.

Hope you have already seen this one - Help the Past Nurture the Future (page #19).

VCC 246 - Aale Pak

This traditional Maharashtrian ginger toffee recipe is kindly contributed by Rooma to the group cookbook project 'You Can Cook' for 'Feed a Hungry Child' campaign.

The recipe details of aale pak aka ginger toffies are here.

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VCC 244 - Tomato Chutney

This is a very traditonal and mom's original recipe kindly contributed by Lavanya to the group cookbook project 'You Can Cook' for 'Feed a Hungry Child' campaign.

In Lavanya's own words, "I am happy that I am contributing for a good cause. This recipe is my Mom's original version. Tomato Chutney is some thing which everyone at my home loves it. Enjoy this lip smacking recipe."

The recipe details of tomato chutney are here.

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The recipe details of tomato chutney are here.

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VCC 243 - Gajar ka Halwa

Here is another traditional dish recipe kindly contributed by Kajal to the group cookbook project 'You Can Cook' for 'Feed a Hungry Child' campaign.

The recipe details of gajar ka halwa are here.

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VCC 242 - Baby Potatoes with Tomato-Onion Gravy

This homely favorite dish recipe is kindly contributed by Kajal to the group cookbook project 'You Can Cook' for 'Feed a Hungry Child' campaign.

The recipe details of baby potatoes with tomato-onion gravy are here.

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VCC 241 - Fruit Salad with Homemade Ice Cream

Here is a homemade delicious icecream recipe kindly contributed by Seema to the group cookbook project 'You Can Cook' for 'Feed a Hungry Child' campaign.

The recipe details of fruit salad with homemade ice cream are here.

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VCC 240 - Capsicum Upma

Here is another delicious recipe kindly contributed by Seema to the group cookbook project 'You Can Cook' for 'Feed a Hungry Child' campaign.

The recipe details of capsicum upma are here.

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VCC 239 - Dum Aloo

This is a homely favorite recipe kindly contributed by Seema to the group cookbook project 'You Can Cook' for 'Feed a Hungry Child' campaign.

The recipe details of dum aloo are here.

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VCC 238 - Goli Baje

Here is another delicious snack recipe kindly contributed by Supriya to the group cookbook project 'You Can Cook' for 'Feed a Hungry Child' campaign.

In Supriya's own words, "Goli baje is a soft, fluffy and delicious street food from Mangalore. They don't only taste good but very easy to cook with very few ingredients."

The recipe details of goli baje are here.

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VCC 237 - Plantain Kababs

Here is another tea-time snack recipe kindly contributed by Supriya to the group cookbook project 'You Can Cook' for 'Feed a Hungry Child' campaign.

In Supriya's own words, "Here is a recipe of plantain kababs from my Mother's kitchen. Tasty evening chai time snack for this cold winter."

The recipe details of plantain kababs are here.

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VCC 236 - Green Moong Dal Curry

Here is a homely favorite dish recipe kindly contributed by Jyothsna to the group cookbook project 'You Can Cook' for 'Feed a Hungry Child' campaign.

In Jyothsna's own words, "A powerhouse of nutrition and good health, green moong dal (whole) finds a place practically in all kitchen shelves. Consuming dal with rice or rotis which supplement essential amino acids, enhance the intake of proteins contained in dals. It is easy to digest and also contain traces of vitamins, fibre and minerals.Finding its place in everyday cooking, this dish is simple to prepare and served with roti. "

Statement of Endorsement: "I am pleased and humbled to participate in My Dhaba's group book project 'You Can Cook for FAHC Campaign', and do my teeny-weeny bit for this cause. May God bless everyone who make a contribtution in this group book project."

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VCC 235 - Arbi ki Sabzi

Here is a homely favorite dish recipe kindly contributed by Jyothsna to the group cookbook project 'You Can Cook' for 'Feed a Hungry Child' campaign.

Statement of Endorsement: "I am pleased and humbled to participate in My Dhaba's group book project 'You Can Cook for FAHC Campaign', and do my teeny-weeny bit for this cause. May God bless everyone who make a contribtution in this group book project."

The recipe details of arbi ki sabzi are here.

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VCC 234 - Salted Fish Fried Rice

This classic dish recipe is another kind contribution by Devagi Sanmugam to the group cookbook project 'You Can Cook' for 'Feed a Hungry Child' campaign.

Salted Fish Fried Rice recipe

Preparation time: 20 mminutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Serves: 6

Ingredients:
50 g dried white bait (ikan bilis), washed and drained
Oil for deep frying
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, peeled and sliced
2 red chillies, cut into 1 cm pieces
300 g small prawns, shelled
250 g green peas
1 kg cooked rice, preferably kept overnight
4 tablespoons soy sauce
¼ teaspoon caster sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 eggs, lightly beaten with ¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons chopped spring onions

Method:
1. Heat oil in a wok until hot and fry white bait until crispy and golden. Dish out and drain on absorbent paper.
2. Discard most of the oil and leave only about 3 tablespoons in the wok.
3. Add the garlic, onion and chillies and sauté until onions soften.
4. Add the prawns and peas and stir-fry till prawns turn pink.
5. Add the rice, soy sauce, sugar and sesame oil. Stir-fry over high heat till well combined.
6. Make a well in the centre of the rice by pushing the rice to the sides.
7. Add the beaten egg. Cover the eggs with the rice for one to two minutes.Finally add the fried white bait and the spring onion. Toss well till well combined and serve hot.

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VCC 233 - Vegetarian Deluxe Noodles

Here is another exotic dish recipe kindly contributed by Devagi Sanmugam to the group cookbook project 'You Can Cook' for 'Feed a Hungry Child' campaign.

Vegetarian Deluxe Noodles recipe

Preparation time: 1 hour
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients:
6 dried Chinese mushrooms, soaked in water for 1 hour
100 g fresh shitake mushrooms
1½ tablespoons cooking oil
2 cloves garlic, sliced
3 slices ginger
100 g carrot, sliced
100 g snow peas
100 g baby corn, halved
800 ml reserved mushroom water
100 ml Kikkoman Special Fragrance Soy Sauce
½ teaspoon sesame oil
200 g E-Fu noodles

Method:
1. Remove stalks from mushrooms and drain soaked mushrooms BUT reserve the mushroom water.
2. Heat oil and sauté the garlic and ginger until aromatic.
3. Add the vegetables and sauté for 1 minute. Add the mushroom water, soy sauce and sesame oil.
4. As soon as it comes to the boil, add in the E-Fu noodles and simmer till the noodles are cooked.
5. Serve immediately.

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VCC 232 - Jam Cookies

This delicious cookie recipe has come from Singapore kindly contributed by Devagi Sanmugam to the group cookbook project 'You Can Cook' for 'Feed a Hungry Child' campaign. Let me also share with you today that Devagi has written 14 cookbooks and owns a restaurant in Singapore.

Jam Cookies Recipe

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Baking time: 25 minutes
Makes: 24 cookies

Ingredients:
220 g butter, room temperature
120 g caster sugar
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
Grated zest of half a lemon (optional)
200 g plain flour, sifted
¼ teaspoon fine salt
80 g ground hazelnut
150 g raspberry jam or your choice of jam

Method:
1. Put butter and sugar into a mixing bowl and beat with a wooden spoon until fluffy.
2. Add the egg yolks, vanilla essence and lemon zest.
3. Beat to combine well.
4. Add the flour, salt and ground hazelnut. Mix to combine well into a soft pliable dough.
5. Preheat oven to 180°C.
6. Line baking trays with non-stick paper.
7. Roll the dough into 2.5 cm balls. Place on the prepared baking tray about 2 cm apart.
8. Using your thumb or end of a wooden spoon, make a deep indentation in the center of each cookie.
9. Bake for 20 minutes or until cookies are set and lightly brown on the bottom.
10. Remove from oven and place on wire rack. If the centers of the cookies have risen, use the end of a wooden spoon to gently make the indentation again.
11. Remove cookies from baking tray and leave on a wire rack to cool completely.
12. When cookies are cool, spoon a little jam into the center of each cookie.

Note: You can store the unfilled cookies for about a week. I like to fill the cookies with jam on the day I serve them.

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VCC 231 - Stuffed Baingan and Okra

Here is another homely favorite and Amma's delicious recipe contributed by Supriya to the group cookbook project 'You Can Cook' for 'Feed a Hungry Child' campaign.

The recipe details of stuffed baingan and okra are here.

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VCC 228, 229, 230 - Idli, Vada, Onion Sambar

These all-time favorite dish recipes of South India are kindly contributed by Supriya to the group cookbook project 'You Can Cook' for 'Feed a Hungry Child' campaign.

In Supriya's own words, "You may be thousands of miles away from your country, but your roots are still deep down in your hometown. You may try different foods from different continents but the one which will always make you smile is the one from your mom’s kitchen. What better example can I give than the simple yet unbeatable taste of Idli-Vada with Sambar!!! Their simplicity takes your breath away and their taste wipes you off your feet. The pleasure you get from this type of dishes is only known when you try it out. It will surely bring back lot of good old memories. Well… As expected you can never go wrong with Idli-Vadas. If you follow the instructions from your mom, step by step, then you will surely make a soft and fluffy idlis with yummy vadas."

The recipe details of idli, vada, and onion sambar are here.

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VCC 227 - Sindhi Kadhi

This very nutritious Sindhi kadhi recipe is kindly contributed by Jyothsna to the group cookbook project 'You Can Cook' for 'Feed a Hungry Child' campaign.

Statement of Endorsement: "I am pleased and humbled to participate in My Dhaba's group book project 'You Can Cook for FAHC Campaign', and do my teeny-weeny bit for this cause. May God bless everyone who make a contribtution in this group book project."

The recipe details of Sindhi kadhi are here.

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VCC 226 - Bagara Baingan

Here is a recipe for a very traditional Bagara Baingan kindly contributed by Seema to the group cookbook project 'You Can Cook' for 'Feed a Hungry Child' campaign.

The recipe details of bagara baingan are here.

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VCC 225 - Beetroot Jowar Roti

Here is a homely favorite innovative dish recipe of jowar roties which are part and parcel of most of the household in North Karnataka, India, kindly contributed by Supriya to the group cookbook project 'You Can Cook' for 'Feed a Hungry Child' campaign.

The recipe details of beetroot jowar roti are here.

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VCC 224 - Mangalore Aloo Bhonda

Here is a traditional dish recipe of mangalore aloo bonda which is very much loved street food in Mangalore, a coastal city in Karnataka, India, kindly contributed by Supriya to the group cookbook project 'You Can Cook for 'Feed a Hungry Child' campaign.

The recipe details of Mangalore aloo bhonda are here.

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VCC 223 - Bajri Na Rotla

This is a traditional dish recipe kindly contributed by Kajal to the group cookbook project 'You Can Cook for 'Feed a Hungry Child' campaign.

The recipe details of bajri na rotla are here.

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VCC 219, 220, 221, and 222 - Pani Puri, Ghugharee, Sev Usal, and Mixed Bean Dry Curry

Here are 4 homely favorite recipes kindly contributed by Pooja to the group book project project 'You Can Cook for 'Feed a Hungry Child' campaign.

The recipe details of pani puri, ghugharee, sev usal, and mixed bean dry curry are here.

Pani Puri

Ghugharee

Sev Usal

Mixed Bean Dry Curry

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VCC 218 - Chalimidi

This very traditional dish recipe is kindly contributed by Pavani to the group book project project 'You Can Cook for 'Feed a Hungry Child' campaign.

In Pavani's own words, "it is a very traditional dish called Chalimidi (in telugu) made with Rice and jaggery. It is usually given to Mom's-to-be for baby showers. It is supposed to act as a coolant for the would-be mother. It is a tradition in my Mom's family to give chalimidi to married daughters when they are going back to their homes."

Endorsement statement: "By participating in My Dhaba's group book project 'You Can Cook for FAHC Campaign', the food lovers and food bloggers are creating new ways to motivate individuals and organizations across the world to expand their mission and join the fight against global poverty. I am pleased to support this effort and urge all food lovers to contribute. May God bless everyone who make a contribtution in this group book project."

The recipe details of chalimidi are here.

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VCC 217 - Palak Ragado

This delicious dish recipe is kindly contributed by Kajal to the group book project project 'You Can Cook for 'Feed a Hungry Child'. Note - this is Kajal's first recipe post at her new blog.

The recipe details of palak ragado are here.

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VCC 216 - Kai Genasale or Kai Kadubu

This is a traditonal dish recipe which is basically from South Canara District in Karnataka, India, kindly contributed by Supriya to the group book project project 'You Can Cook for 'Feed a Hungry Child'.

The recipe details of kai genasale or kai kadubu are here.

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VCC 215 - Banana Bread Halwa

This festival food recipe is another kind contribution by Meena to the group book project project 'You Can Cook for 'Feed a Hungry Child'.

The recipe details of banana bread halwa are here.

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VCC 214 - Vankaaya Masala

Here is a mom's traditional dish recipe kindly contributed by Meena to the group book project project 'You Can Cook for 'Feed a Hungry Child'.

The recipe details of vankaaya masala are here.

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VCC 213 - Cabbage Curry

Here is a traditional recipe kindly contributed by Meena to the group book project project 'You Can Cook for 'Feed a Hungry Child'.

In Meena's own words:
Endorsement statement: "By participating in Feed a Hungry Child Campaign's group book project – ‘You Can Cook’, feeling happy and proud to be one among other contributors, wishing strongly that this book should feed thousands of hungry children every day!"

"Finally I am wishing you and other contributors All The Best for this project and looking forward to this book to be published successfully. I will try to send other traditional recipes soon."

The recipe details of cabbage curry are here.

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VCC 212 - Dhania Roti

This is a very healthy dish recipe kindly contributed by Seema to the group book project project 'You Can Cook for 'Feed a Hungry Child'.

The recipe details of dhania roti are here.

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VCC 211 - Paper Dosa

Here is an extra crisp and extra thin paper dosa recipe kindly contributed by Seema to the group book project project 'You Can Cook for 'Feed a Hungry Child'.

The recipe details of paper dosa are here.

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VCC 210 - Italian Pound Cake

This classic cake recipe is kindly contributed by Nidhi to the group book project project 'You Can Cook for 'Feed a Hungry Child'.

In Nidhi's own words, "Here is my favourite recipe for making a pound cake. Its called pound cake because in earlier days all the ingredients used in this cake measure upto a pound like a pound of sugar, a pound flour...etc. Use of Extra Virgin Olive oil instead of Butter makes it more Italian and a bit more healthy..."

The recipe details of Italian pound cake are here.

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VCC 209 - Chakeera Pongali

Here is another traditional festival dish recipe kindly contributed by Swapna to the group book project project 'You Can Cook for 'Feed a Hungry Child'.

The recipe details of chakeera pongali are here.

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VCC 206, 207, 208 - Boorelu, Bobbatlu, Pulihora

These traditional festival dish recipes are kindly contributed by Swapna to the group book project project 'You Can Cook for 'Feed a Hungry Child'.

The recipe details of boorelu, bobbatlu, and pulihora are here.

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VCC 205 - Banana Bread Dosa

This classic and almost endangered dish recipe is kindly contributed by Seema to the group book project project 'You Can Cook for 'Feed a Hungry Child'.

The recipe details of banana bread dosa are here.

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VCC 204 - Dosakaya Endu Royilu Koora aka Dried Shrimp and Dosakaya Curry

Here is another classic dish recipe from coastal Andhra Pradesh kindly contributed by Chandrika to the group book project project 'You Can Cook for 'Feed a Hungry Child'.

In Chandrika's own words, "This recipe is a must for seafood lovers and comes from coastal Andhra Pradesh. The magic of this recipe lies in the mouthwatering intermingling of vegetable and meat, without any overpowering spices."

The recipe details of Dosakaya Endu Royilu Koora aka Dried Shrimp and Dosakaya Curry are here.

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VCC 203 - Potato Puli Kuzhambu

This good looking curry recipe is a kind contribution of Chandrika to the group book project project 'You Can Cook for 'Feed a Hungry Child'.

In Chandrika's own words, "This recipe, a fiery blend of spicyness and tangyness wakes up your tastebuds and leaves you craving for more!"

The recipe details of potato puli kuzhambu are here.

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VCC 202 - Paneer Mint Pulav

Here is a delicious best-pulav-ever recipe kindly contributed by Ranjani to the group book project project 'You Can Cook for 'Feed a Hungry Child'.

In Ranjani's own words, "This is a very easy and quick recipe. I had made it for my husbands birthday, when I cooked this for my husband and guests, they said it was the BEST PULAV EVER!!"

The recipe details of paneer mint pulav are here.

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VCC 201 - Coconut Paratha

Here is a another very traditional Konkani food recipe kindly contributed by Seema to the group book project project 'You Can Cook for 'Feed a Hungry Child'.

In Seema's own words, "Here is a very unique recipe from my MIL - I call it Coconut Paratha which tastes so much like "biscuit rotti". I am sure that most of the us from South India are familiar with the taste of biscuit rottis. There is a small goodangadi (shop) in Coorg that makes amazing biscuit rottis and every time we used to go from M'lore to B'lore it would be a sure stop there. Altho' they were deep fried and made of maida it used to taste so yummy that would definitely be on the menu for meals. You guys should surely try this out - it tastes amazingly good, very similar to the goodangadi biscuit rottis; but surely is a healthier version of biscuit rotti ."

The recipe details of coconut paratha are here.

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VCC 200 - Pathra/Pathrode

Here is a very traditional exotic Konkani food recipe kindly contributed by Seema to the group book project project 'You Can Cook for 'Feed a Hungry Child'.

The recipe details of pathra/pathrode are here.

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VCC 199 - Undhiyu

Here is another traditional recipe kindly contributed by Pooja to the group book project project 'You Can Cook for 'Feed a Hungry Child'.

In Pooja's own words, "undhiyu is a very traditional recipe of Gujarat, and the way it can be prepared varies from region to region. It is normally prepared in most of the home on the festival of “Makar Sankrati” 0r “Uttarayan”(which falls on 14th January every year). It is almost accompanied by hot Kesar Jalebi…. Oh those good old days when we just have to fly kites at terrace since early morning to late evening, and had these delicious dish made by Mom at home to enjoy… : )"

The recipe details of undhiyu are here.

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VCC 198 - Aloo Bhindi

This is a mom's recipe kindly contributed by Pooja to the group book project project 'You Can Cook for 'Feed a Hungry Child'.

The recipe details of aloo bhindi are here.

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VCC 197 - Aloo Methi

Here is another kind contribution by Pooja to the group book project project 'You Can Cook for 'Feed a Hungry Child'.

The recipe details of aloo methi curry are here.

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VCC 196 - Ghaaroda

This recipe is another kind contribution by Pooja, to the group book project project 'You Can Cook for 'Feed a Hungry Child'.

The recipe details of ghaaroda are here.

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VCC 195 - Pal Poli

Here is another traditional recipe kindly contributed by Viji Jeyakumar to the group book project project 'You Can Cook for 'Feed a Hungry Child'.

In Viji's own words, "Pal poli is one of our traditional sweets famous for its own taste. There are many ways to prepare this sweet poli – with rava (semolina), maida or mixed one. If you use plain rava, you might need the traditional grinder – kallural to knead the flour. But the taste is very good. I used to make it with rava and maida – 50:50. Here is my version for this Pogi. Very delicious and easy to prepare. You will enjoy its rich taste."

The recipe details of pal poli are here.

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VCC 194 - Egg Pilaf

This classic egg pilaf recipe is kindly contributed by Nupur Kittur, to the group book project project 'You Can Cook for 'Feed a Hungry Child'.

Story behind the recipe in Nupur's own words, "Egg pilaf is my attempt to make a quick and simple dish that is aromatic and comforting, and nutritious at the same time. Biryanis and pilafs are popular North Indian dishes, and this is a simplified version for the busy home cook. This dish is easyenough to make on a weeknight and special enough to serve to guests."

Endorsement: "I am very happy and proud to contribute to Feed a Hungry Child campaign in a small way. I hope this project will bring many people together to raise money to fight childhood hunger."

The recipe details of egg pilaf are here.

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