Pepper Chicken

Chicken breast 1 lb., cut into 2" pieces, shallots 100 gm., ginger 1 inch, garlic cloves5, all thinly sliced, pepper powder 1 tbsp., coriander powder 1 tsp., garam masala 1/2 tsp., salt to taste,
turmeric powder 1/4 tsp., chopped cilantro 2 tbsp., coconut oil 2 tbsp., curry leaf a sprig.
Heat oil in a pan, drop in curry leaf, followed by shallots, ginger and garlic, sauté till tender,
add pepper, turmeric, coriander powder and salt, sauté for a while, add chicken, mix well, and
close with a lid. Cook in low flame. When cooked add garam masala, mix well.
Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with cilantro and serve hot.

Sauteed shallots

Shallots 100 gm., thinly sliced, ghee 2 tbsp., salt to taste, pepper powder1/2 tsp.
Heat ghee in a pan, drop in shallots, salt till tender, add salt and pepper powder,
sauté till golden brown. Add curry leaf. Serve hot with rice for lunch.

Moong Dal in coconut milk

Moong Dal ( Green lentil splits )1/2 cup, shallots 3, garlic cloves 2, both chopped, salt to taste. Pressure cook the ingredients. Allow to cool.
Coconut milk 1/4 cup, curry leaf a sprig, cumin powder 1/4 tsp., ghee 1 tsp.
Combine on the ingredients together allow to bubble.
Serve with rice and papadum.

Shallot turmeric fried rice

Basmati rice 1/2 cup, cooked in a cup of water.
Ghee a tbsp., shallots a handful, thinly sliced, curry leaf a sprig, salt to taste, turmeric powder 1/3 tsp.
Heat ghee in a pan, drop in shallots and curry leaf,  sauté till golden brown, add salt and turmeric powder, combine well, add cooked rice, mix well and serve hot for lunch.

Upma with veggies

Fried semolina 2 cups, carrot chopped 1 cup, frozen greens peas 1/2 cup, salt to taste, ghee 2 tsp.,
coconut oil 2 tbsp., dried red chilly 2, broken into 2 each, curry leaf a sprig, onion 1, chopped,
ginger 2 inch piece, finely chopped, cilantro chopped 2 tbsp., mustard seeds 1/2 tsp.
Heat oil in a wok, add mustard seeds, allow to splatter, add red chilly and curry leaf, followed by
onion and ginger, sauté till tender, add carrot, sauté till tender, add green peas, sauté till cooked,
add semolina, salt, combine well, add 3 cups boiling water, combine well, add ghee.
Serve hot for dinner along with a black coffee.

Sauteed black chick peas and banana

 Black chick peas 1 cup, soaked over night and pressure cooked adding salt to taste.
Onion 1, chopped, mustard seeds 1/4 tsp., coconut oil a tbsp.
Heat oil in a pan, drop in mustard seeds, allow to splatter, add onion, sauté till tender, add cooked chick peas, adjust salt, sauté till
the ingredients combined well. Garnish with cilantro and serve with boiled banana for a healthy dinner.

Cooked Riped Banana

Nendran Banana 1 large, washed, cut into four, give a longitudinal cut on skin. Steam cook.
Serve hot with a cup tea.
The sweetness will increase and is very digestible. So those who are feeling not well can have
this meal.