INGREDIENTS:-
~ Onions, diced ---------- 4 medium
~ Tamarind pulp ---------- 1 cup
~ Jaggery, grated ---------- 3 tbsp
~ Oil ---------- 1 tbsp
~ Salt ---------- to taste
~ Black salt ---------- ½ tbsp
~ Fennel powder (saunf) ---------- 1 tbsp
~ Roasted cumin seeds, crushed ---------- 2 tbsp
~ Red chilli powder ---------- 2 tbsp
~ Asafoetida ---------- a pinch
~ Green chillies, chopped ---------- 2
METHOD:-
1:- Heat a saucepan and add tamarind pulp, grated jaggery and cook on low heat.
2:- Heat oil in another pan, add onions and sauté, pressing lightly with the stirring spoon so that the layers separate.
3:- Add salt, black salt, fennel powder, crushed roasted cumin seeds and red chilli powder to the tamarind pulp and mix.
4:- Add asafoetida and green chillies to the onions and continue to sauté till the onions redden slightly at the edges.
5:- Cook the tamarind mixture till it thickens. Add the sautéed onions and mix.
6:-Remove chutney from heat and set aside to cool. It’s ready to be served.
NOTE:- This does not have a long shelf life.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Fruit Candy
This is a very healthy recipe and easy to make and it's taste good. This is one of my favourite healthy recipes.
INGREDIENTS:-
~ Mangoes,(cut into 1 cm cubes) ---------- 2
~ Fresh cherries, stoned ---------- 10-15
~ Orange juice ---------- 2 cup
~ Sugar ---------- 1/2 cup
~ Mango pulp ---------- 1 cup
~ Lemon juice ---------- 2 tbsp
METHOD:-
1:- Heat a saucepan, add orange juice, sugar and cook, untill sugar completely mix to orange juice.
2:- Take a bowl, add the orange juice, mango pulp, lemon juice and mix well.
3:- And then add mango cubes and cherries and mix.
4:- Pour the mixture into the candy moulds and place them in the deep freezer to set overnight. De-mould and serve immediately.
INGREDIENTS:-
~ Mangoes,(cut into 1 cm cubes) ---------- 2
~ Fresh cherries, stoned ---------- 10-15
~ Orange juice ---------- 2 cup
~ Sugar ---------- 1/2 cup
~ Mango pulp ---------- 1 cup
~ Lemon juice ---------- 2 tbsp
METHOD:-
1:- Heat a saucepan, add orange juice, sugar and cook, untill sugar completely mix to orange juice.
2:- Take a bowl, add the orange juice, mango pulp, lemon juice and mix well.
3:- And then add mango cubes and cherries and mix.
4:- Pour the mixture into the candy moulds and place them in the deep freezer to set overnight. De-mould and serve immediately.
French Fries
These simple Friench fries are good anytime. I love French fries. This is an easy way to make a great side dish for each foods. Real crispy potatoes outside and soft inside. This is a great recipe to serve with Ketchup, melt vinegar and as you choice.
INGREDIENT:-
~ Russet Potatoes(medium) ---------- 6
~ Oil ---------- for deep frying
~ Salt ---------- to tast
METHOD:-
1:- Peel and wash potatoes.
2:- Cut the potatoes into strips of about 1/3 to 1/2 -inch thickness and width.
3:- Boil the water in a deep pan, till hot. Now add salt and potatoes and boil for 5 to 7 minutes.
4:- Drain potatoes and pat dry with paper towels.
5:-Heat oil in a deep frying pan, till hot. And then put potato strips in single layer, fry in hot oil, untill potatoes are golden brown and tender.
6:- Drain them on a paper towels and sprinkling salt on top.
7:- Serve hot french fries with tea and coffee.
INGREDIENT:-
~ Russet Potatoes(medium) ---------- 6
~ Oil ---------- for deep frying
~ Salt ---------- to tast
METHOD:-
1:- Peel and wash potatoes.
2:- Cut the potatoes into strips of about 1/3 to 1/2 -inch thickness and width.
3:- Boil the water in a deep pan, till hot. Now add salt and potatoes and boil for 5 to 7 minutes.
4:- Drain potatoes and pat dry with paper towels.
5:-Heat oil in a deep frying pan, till hot. And then put potato strips in single layer, fry in hot oil, untill potatoes are golden brown and tender.
6:- Drain them on a paper towels and sprinkling salt on top.
7:- Serve hot french fries with tea and coffee.
Health Drinks
INGREDIENTS:-
~ Pineapple juice ---------- 1/4(60 ml) cup
~ Ripe medium size banana( peeled and sliced) ---------- 1/4
~ Carton vanilla or plain yogurt ---------- 1/2 cup (125 ml)
~ Fresh or frozen strawberries ---------- 1/4 cup(60 ml)
~ Wheat germ ---------- 1 tbsp(15 ml)
~ Vanilla extract ---------- 1/2 tbsp(2.5 ml)
~ Ice, crushed ---------- ¼ cup
METHOD:-
1:- Add all these ingredients except crushed ice, in a blender or a smoothie maker. Cover and blend, till they are mixed well and smoothness.
2:- And then add crushed ice and blend again,till the ice is slush.
3:- Pour into a glass and enjoy!
~ Pineapple juice ---------- 1/4(60 ml) cup
~ Ripe medium size banana( peeled and sliced) ---------- 1/4
~ Carton vanilla or plain yogurt ---------- 1/2 cup (125 ml)
~ Fresh or frozen strawberries ---------- 1/4 cup(60 ml)
~ Wheat germ ---------- 1 tbsp(15 ml)
~ Vanilla extract ---------- 1/2 tbsp(2.5 ml)
~ Ice, crushed ---------- ¼ cup
METHOD:-
1:- Add all these ingredients except crushed ice, in a blender or a smoothie maker. Cover and blend, till they are mixed well and smoothness.
2:- And then add crushed ice and blend again,till the ice is slush.
3:- Pour into a glass and enjoy!
Apple Rabdi
This is very delicious sweet dish and easy to make. It's taste is good and amazing awesome simple treat.This is one of my favourite dessert.
INGREDIENTS:-
~ Apples ---------- 2 medium size
~ Milk ---------- 1 litre
~ Sugar ---------- 4 tbsp or to taste
~ Cardamom(elaichi) powder ---------- 1/4 tbsp
~ Almonds(blanched and sliced) ---------- 6-8
~ Pistachios(blanched and sliced) ---------- 6-8
~ Cashewnuts(blanched and sliced) ---------- 6-8
METHOD:-
1:- Wash, peel and grate 2 apples.
2:- Boil the milk in a heavy bottomed pan and simmer till reduced to half the original quantity.
3:- Add sugar and cook on low heat, stirring continuously. Till sugar completely mix to reduced milk.
4:- Add the grated apples to reduced milk and mix well. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
5:- Add cardamom(elaichi) powder, almonds, pistachios, and cashewnuts and mix well.
6:- Pour into a serving dish. Serve hot or cold.
INGREDIENTS:-
~ Apples ---------- 2 medium size
~ Milk ---------- 1 litre
~ Sugar ---------- 4 tbsp or to taste
~ Cardamom(elaichi) powder ---------- 1/4 tbsp
~ Almonds(blanched and sliced) ---------- 6-8
~ Pistachios(blanched and sliced) ---------- 6-8
~ Cashewnuts(blanched and sliced) ---------- 6-8
METHOD:-
1:- Wash, peel and grate 2 apples.
2:- Boil the milk in a heavy bottomed pan and simmer till reduced to half the original quantity.
3:- Add sugar and cook on low heat, stirring continuously. Till sugar completely mix to reduced milk.
4:- Add the grated apples to reduced milk and mix well. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
5:- Add cardamom(elaichi) powder, almonds, pistachios, and cashewnuts and mix well.
6:- Pour into a serving dish. Serve hot or cold.
Aloo and Matar(peas) Poha
Poha is flattened or beaten rice. Aloo and Matar(peas ) Poha snack is an easy-to-cook and an all time favorite. This Indian dish is specially taken during the time of breakfast or a tea time snack.
INGREDIENTS:-
~ Thick poha (rice flakes or beaten rice) ---------- 2 cup
~ Onion( chopped) ---------- 1 medium
~ Potato( boiled, peeled and cut into small cubes) ---------- 1 medium
~ Tomato, chopped ---------- 1 medium
~ Green peas ---------- 1/4 cup
~ Cumin seed ---------- 1/2 tbsp
~ Mustard seeds ---------- 1/2 tbsp
~ Chana dal ---------- 1 tbsp
~ Urad dal ---------- 1 tbsp
~ Turmeric powder ---------- 1/4 tbsp
~ Green chili(chopped) ---------- 2
~ Lemon juice ---------- 1tbsp or to taste
~ Red chilli powder( optional) ---------- 1/4 tbsp or to taste
~ Peanuts( roasted) ---------- 2 tbsp
~ Few coriander leaves ---------- finely chopped
~ Curry leaves ---------- 5-6
~ Salt ---------- to taste
~ Oil ---------- 4 tbsp
METHOD:-
1:- Soak poha into water for 2-3 minutes or till it becomes soft and then drain and keep it aside.
2:- Heat oil in a frying pan, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, chana dal, urad dal, and curry leaves and fry until they crackle. And then add onions, green chillies and sauté until they are golden brown.
3:- And then add turmeric powder, red chilli powder(optional), tomatoes, green peas and saute for few minutes or cook till they are done.
4:- Add potatoes, peanuts and stir well. Now add the poha and mix gently in a low flame for 3 -4 minutes.
5:-And now add salt and lemon juice and mix well.
6:- Garnish with coriander leaves. Aloo Peas Poha is ready.
7:- Serve it hot with tomato sauce or curd.
INGREDIENTS:-
~ Thick poha (rice flakes or beaten rice) ---------- 2 cup
~ Onion( chopped) ---------- 1 medium
~ Potato( boiled, peeled and cut into small cubes) ---------- 1 medium
~ Tomato, chopped ---------- 1 medium
~ Green peas ---------- 1/4 cup
~ Cumin seed ---------- 1/2 tbsp
~ Mustard seeds ---------- 1/2 tbsp
~ Chana dal ---------- 1 tbsp
~ Urad dal ---------- 1 tbsp
~ Turmeric powder ---------- 1/4 tbsp
~ Green chili(chopped) ---------- 2
~ Lemon juice ---------- 1tbsp or to taste
~ Red chilli powder( optional) ---------- 1/4 tbsp or to taste
~ Peanuts( roasted) ---------- 2 tbsp
~ Few coriander leaves ---------- finely chopped
~ Curry leaves ---------- 5-6
~ Salt ---------- to taste
~ Oil ---------- 4 tbsp
METHOD:-
1:- Soak poha into water for 2-3 minutes or till it becomes soft and then drain and keep it aside.
2:- Heat oil in a frying pan, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, chana dal, urad dal, and curry leaves and fry until they crackle. And then add onions, green chillies and sauté until they are golden brown.
3:- And then add turmeric powder, red chilli powder(optional), tomatoes, green peas and saute for few minutes or cook till they are done.
4:- Add potatoes, peanuts and stir well. Now add the poha and mix gently in a low flame for 3 -4 minutes.
5:-And now add salt and lemon juice and mix well.
6:- Garnish with coriander leaves. Aloo Peas Poha is ready.
7:- Serve it hot with tomato sauce or curd.
Tomato Uttapam
INGREDIENTS:-
~ Rice ---------- 3 cups
~ Split black gram(urad dal dhuli) ---------- 1 cup
~ Chopped onions(cut into long and thin sliced) ---------- 1/2 cup
~ Chopped green bell pepper(shimla mirch), cut into long and thin sliced, as onion ---------- 1
~ Chopped tomato(cut into long and thin sliced, without seeds) ---------- 3
~ Chopped green chillies ---------- 2-3 or to taste
~ Chopped coriander leaves ---------- 2 tbsp
~ Minced or grated, ginger ---------- 1 tbsp
~ Red chili powder ---------- to taste(optional)
~ Salt ---------- to taste
~ Oil ---------- as required
METHOD:-
1:- Wash urad dal and rice separately.
2:- Soke in some water such that they are totally covered for separately overnight.
3:- Blend them separately, using a little water, to a smooth paste.
4:- Mix them in a deep vessel and add the salt and mix well.
5:- Cover and keep the batter to ferment for overnight or for a minimum of six to eight hours ina warm place.
6:- Take required quantity of batter in a bowl and sufficient water to get the desired consistencyand mix well.
7:- Heat a flat griddle(tawa), put 1 tbsp of oil and wipe with a muslin cloth.Spread a ladle ofbatter thickly .Cover and cook for a minute.Drizzle some oil all around.
8:-Now sprinkle some of the onion, green bell pepper, tomato sliced, ginger, gree chillies andover that sprinkle some of the coriander leaves, red chili powder and salt to taste andoverturn the uttapam.
9:- Cover and cook on low heat, on the other side similiarly.
10:-When both sides are sufficiently cook lift it of the tawa.
11:-Repeat for the rest of the batter.
12:-Serve hot with the coconut chutney or sambhar, as you like.
~ Rice ---------- 3 cups
~ Split black gram(urad dal dhuli) ---------- 1 cup
~ Chopped onions(cut into long and thin sliced) ---------- 1/2 cup
~ Chopped green bell pepper(shimla mirch), cut into long and thin sliced, as onion ---------- 1
~ Chopped tomato(cut into long and thin sliced, without seeds) ---------- 3
~ Chopped green chillies ---------- 2-3 or to taste
~ Chopped coriander leaves ---------- 2 tbsp
~ Minced or grated, ginger ---------- 1 tbsp
~ Red chili powder ---------- to taste(optional)
~ Salt ---------- to taste
~ Oil ---------- as required
METHOD:-
1:- Wash urad dal and rice separately.
2:- Soke in some water such that they are totally covered for separately overnight.
3:- Blend them separately, using a little water, to a smooth paste.
4:- Mix them in a deep vessel and add the salt and mix well.
5:- Cover and keep the batter to ferment for overnight or for a minimum of six to eight hours ina warm place.
6:- Take required quantity of batter in a bowl and sufficient water to get the desired consistencyand mix well.
7:- Heat a flat griddle(tawa), put 1 tbsp of oil and wipe with a muslin cloth.Spread a ladle ofbatter thickly .Cover and cook for a minute.Drizzle some oil all around.
8:-Now sprinkle some of the onion, green bell pepper, tomato sliced, ginger, gree chillies andover that sprinkle some of the coriander leaves, red chili powder and salt to taste andoverturn the uttapam.
9:- Cover and cook on low heat, on the other side similiarly.
10:-When both sides are sufficiently cook lift it of the tawa.
11:-Repeat for the rest of the batter.
12:-Serve hot with the coconut chutney or sambhar, as you like.
Gajar Ka Halwa( Carrot Halwa )
INGREDIENTS:-
~ Gajar(Carrot) ---------- 750 gm
~ Milk ---------- 1 litre
~ Suger ---------- 125 gm
~ Ghee(clarified butter) ---------- 50 gm
~ Cardamom(elaichi) powder ---------- 1/2 tbsp
~ Strands of saffron ---------- 4-5
~ Mawa(condensed milk) ---------- 200 gm
~ Dry fruits(pistachios, almond, cashew nuts and raisin) ---------- 25-25 gm
~ Dry grated coconut ---------- 1/4 cup
~ Few drops orange colour(optional)
METHOD:-
1:- Wash carrots well in cold water and then peel and grate.
2:- Soke almond in some water for 2-3 hours. And peel them and cut into long and thin sliced, fordecorate. Keep aside.
3:- Heat a tbsp of ghee(clarified butter) in a saucepan. Fry cashews and pistachios, till they aregolden. Remove them and keep aside.
4:- Now put a heavy bottomed pan. Add ghee(clarified butter), heat on medium level, till hot.Add grated carrots and dry grated coconut and mix well. Fry the carrots and coconut forabout 10 minutes or till they are cooked.
5:- Then add milk, suger and mawa(condensed milk), raisins and keep on low heat uncovered forboil till thick, stirring occassionally, once it starts thickening, stir continuously, until all themilk gets thicken.
6:- When ghee starts separating then add cardamom powder, saffron, colour(optional) and addfried dry fruits. Mix it well and turn of the heat.
7:- Decorate with chopped nuts.
8:- Serve hot or cold.
~ Gajar(Carrot) ---------- 750 gm
~ Milk ---------- 1 litre
~ Suger ---------- 125 gm
~ Ghee(clarified butter) ---------- 50 gm
~ Cardamom(elaichi) powder ---------- 1/2 tbsp
~ Strands of saffron ---------- 4-5
~ Mawa(condensed milk) ---------- 200 gm
~ Dry fruits(pistachios, almond, cashew nuts and raisin) ---------- 25-25 gm
~ Dry grated coconut ---------- 1/4 cup
~ Few drops orange colour(optional)
METHOD:-
1:- Wash carrots well in cold water and then peel and grate.
2:- Soke almond in some water for 2-3 hours. And peel them and cut into long and thin sliced, fordecorate. Keep aside.
3:- Heat a tbsp of ghee(clarified butter) in a saucepan. Fry cashews and pistachios, till they aregolden. Remove them and keep aside.
4:- Now put a heavy bottomed pan. Add ghee(clarified butter), heat on medium level, till hot.Add grated carrots and dry grated coconut and mix well. Fry the carrots and coconut forabout 10 minutes or till they are cooked.
5:- Then add milk, suger and mawa(condensed milk), raisins and keep on low heat uncovered forboil till thick, stirring occassionally, once it starts thickening, stir continuously, until all themilk gets thicken.
6:- When ghee starts separating then add cardamom powder, saffron, colour(optional) and addfried dry fruits. Mix it well and turn of the heat.
7:- Decorate with chopped nuts.
8:- Serve hot or cold.
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