Faces

Palak paneer

Home cooked food is always special. It's far lighter, fresher and well balanced than what we get in restaurants. But the challenge is to get the rich flavor and texture, yet keep it healthy. This post is on palak paneer, one of the simplest and healthiest paneer dish.

GO BANANAS !!!!!!!!!

Here is a simple recipe for yummmy eggless banana muffins. Add a handful of nuts to the batter for a crunchy nut banana muffins :)

 

payasam/kheer

It is amazing as to how just a few simple ingredients can be used to make some of the most delectable dishes.This post is on one of the most popular desser

Ruby salad:)

A refreshingly tangy and colouful salad :) Its very simple

Custard & jelly :)

Custard is a fabulous make ahead dessert. You can have it with jellies, jams, fruits, nuts or even caramel . You want it set in little moulds or  want it to be creamy , want it hot , want it cold??  Anything is fine. Thats why I really love custard.

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