South starter :) - paruppu vada / masala vada

Its bin raining here on and off!! And Chennai ! god only knows what happened. All I hear for the past 1 month is its raining!!! the weather is very nice. I envy u all. Love to walk on the beach road when it rains. One of the most beautiful experience.Damn! I am missing it.

Dum aloo

Dum aloo is a popular recipe and when you google, about a zillion recipes come up and no two are same. There are differnt styles and versions, some people use yogurt some dont. I did use yogurt, and it cameout  well.

Fruit bowl :)

Salads are simple, easy to make and very healthy. I enjoy both fruit and  vegetable salads. This time its going to be a double post. First a fruit salad, then  a veggie salad.

PART 1

Pears have started coming here so tried  apple, pear and kiwi salad. Its a  refreshingly tangy salad with a slight hint of spice (pepper).It tastes better if it is chilled before serving.

INGREDIENTS
serves 2

• Apple       -  1( medium sized)
• Pear         -  2  small/ 1 big
• Kiwi         -  1 
• Lemon     -  1/2
• Pepper    -   1/2 tsp
• Salt          -  a pinch
• Sugar       -  1 tsp

1. Chop apple, pear and kiwi.
2. Add lime juice, pepper, salt , sugar and mix.
3. Chill for at least  half hour, serve.

P.S
Instead of pepper and sugar, honey (1 - 2 tsp) and cinnamon(1/4 tsp  powdered)can be used.
For  better taste use ripe fruits.
Chopped nuts especially almonds can be added for the extra crunch.

Veggie delite:)

PART 2

 Fresh, juicy and crunchy vegetable salad. I  added  sprouts too and it is quite filling.

INGREDIENTS

serves 2

• Cucumber  - 1/2 cup
• Tomato      - 1/2 cup
• Onion        - 1/2 cup 
• Capsicum  - 1/4 cup
• Carrot       - 1/4 cup grated
• Sprouts     - 1/3 cup
• vinegar      - 1/2 tsp
• Oil            - 1/2 to 1 tsp
• Coriander  - 2 tsp finely chopped
• Mint leaves- 4 to 5 leaves
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Salt
• Pepper

1. In a bowl, mix the finely chopped cucumber, tomato, capsicum, carrot and onion.
2. In a kadai heat oil and add mustard seeds.
3. Once they splutter add sprouts and turn off the flame. Saute for a minute and add it to the veggies.
4. To it add salt, powdered pepper. coriander and mint leaves.
5. Add vinegar and toss it lightly. Chill and serve.

P.S

• Lemon juice can be added instead of vinegar
• To make  sprouts bhel, add little bhel and 3 - 4 tsp chutney (1/2 cup pudhina, 1/2 cup coriander, 1 green chilli, salt,sugar, garlic, chat masala, small piece dates,lemon juice - grind)
• If possible use olive oil
• Keep in fridge for half hour before serving

Golden fry - Baby corn fritters

This post is dedicated  to all who love Eden's fried baby corn :)!!!

INGREDIENTS