Beetroot barfi

       Beetroot barfi or beetroot coconut barfi is a deliciously sweet, which can be made very easily in any festival. Let's see how to prepare it.

Ingredients

Beetroot (grated)       - 1 cup

Coconut (grated)        - 1/2 cup

Sugar                          - 1/2 cup

Ghee                           - 1 tbsp

Cashew nuts               - 1 tbsp

Cardamom powder     - 1/2 tsp (optional)

Preparation

• Pour 1 tablespoon of ghee in the pan and add grated beetroot and coconut to it. 
• Saute till raw smell leaves. This will take at least 15 minutes in low flame. 

Avil samosa

       Avil samosa is an easy delicious evening snack for kids. Let's see how to prepare this healthy snack.

Ingredients

Avil samosa

Avil                  - 1 cup

Jaggery            - 1/4 cup

Coconut           - 1/4 cup

Cashew nuts    - 4 to 7

Wheat flour     - 1 cup

Ghee                - 1/2 tsp

Salt                  - as required

Water               - as required

Preparation

Preparation of avil mixture

• Take avil, cashew nuts and coconut in a blender and blend it for few seconds. 
• Transfer this mixture into a small bowl and mix it with grated jaggery. Mix well.

Salty lassi

       Lassi is a popular traditional curd or yogurt based savoury drink. It is often consumed as a refreshment.  Let's see how to prepare this.

Ingredients

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Yogurt/curd                   - 2 cup

Cold water                     - 1 cup

Salt                                - as required

Crushed ice (optional)   - 1/4 cup

Elephant foot yam fry

       Yam fry or elephant foot yam fry is a delicious Indian spicy dish which can be served as a side dish. Let's see how to prepare this spicy dish.

Ingredients

Elephant foot yam (cooked) - 1 cup

Coconut oil                           - as needed

Turmeric powder                 - 1/4 tsp

Dried red chilly                    - 8-12

Yam fry
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Garlic cloves                        - 4

Ginger                                  - a small piece

Small onion                           - 6

Fenugreek                              - 7-10

Rice powder                          - 2 tsp

Fresh curry leaves                 - 2 sprigs

Fennel seeds                          - 1/2 tsp

Salt                                         - as needed

Water                                     - as needed

Preparation

• Take 2 teaspoon coconut oil in a pan and fry the dried red chillies. Allow it to cool for few minutes. 
• Then grind these chillies with garlic cloves, ginger, turmeric powder, salt, small onion, fenugreek, rice powder and little amount of water (to make paste).