STARTER SPECIAL - MASALA PAPPAD

I always had this preconceived Notion that Entree's were always tough and elaborate to make.I also used to think "who will want to have such elaborate meals when everyone is getting health conscious these days?" That's when i came across this easy, simple starter recipie which will not take too much of my time and i was sure this would be a hit during parties and also would be a good muchie for friday night movies.

INGREDIENTS :

• Pappads (Any Variety) - 6
• Finely Chopped Onions - 1/2 cup
• Finely Chopped Tomatoes - 1/2 cup
• Amchur Powder - 2 tsp
• Salt - According to taste
• Green Paste - 2 tbsps
• Coriander - 2 tbsps for garnishing

METHOD :

• Roast the Pappads on a medium flame/microwave and keep them aside
• Combine the Onions, tomatoes, Amchur Powder and salt in a bowl and mix well.
• Arrange a pappad on a Serving plate and spread 1 tsp of green paste evenly on it.
• Sprinkle 2 tbsps of mixture on the pappad in a even layer.
• Garnish with Fresh coriander and serve immediately.

GREEN PASTE:

Combine 1 tbsp of fresh grated coconut, 1/4 cup mint leaves, 2 cups chopped coriander, 1tbsp rice flakes (poha soaked in water), 2 green chillies, 1 tsp jeera, Salt and blend it in a blender using little water.

You can store this in the refrigerator upto 3 months.

CUCUMBER AND PINEAPPLE SALAD

This is a simple and healthy salad that can be done in minutes.
INGREDIENTS :

• Cucumber - 2 cups
• Pineapple - 1 cup
• Spinach/Rocket leaves - 1 cup

TO BE MIXED INTO A DRESSING:

• Curds - 1/2 cup
• Sugar - 2 tsp
• Lemon Juice - 1 tsp
• Celery - 1/2 tsp
• Salt & Pepper - According to taste

METHOD :

• Wash & Chop cucumber and pineapple. Shred the spinach/rocket leaves.
• Combine the Cucumber, pineapple and spinach/rocket leaves in a bowl and refrigerate to chill.
• Refrigerate the dressing to chill.
• Just add the dressing before serving the salad and toss it well.
• Serve it chilled.

LEMON RASAM

INGREDIENTS :

• Toor Dal - 1/2 cup
• Tomato - 1 big
• Curry leaves - 1 sprig
• Coriander leaves - 1 sprig
• Green Chillies - 2
• Rasam powder - 1 tsp
• Hing - 1/4 tsp
• Haldi - 1/4 tsp
• Salt - According to taste
• Lemon - 1

FOR TADKA :

• Ghee - 1 tsp
• Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• Jeera - 1 tsp

METHOD :

• Chop tomatoes, wash pat and dry curry leaves, chop coriander leaves, slit green chillies.
• Pressure cook toor dal and keep it aside.
• In a Heavy bottomed vessel add 3 cups of water, tomatoes, green chillies, curry leaves and coriander leaves.
• Add Hing, haldi, salt and rasam powder and allow it to boil.
• Once the quantity of the rasam reduces to half , add the cooked toor dal.
• Check seasoning. Prepare the tadka by spluttering mustard seeds and jeera in ghee and pour it over the rasam.
• Once the Rasam is slightly cool squeeze the lemon over it. Serve it with steamed rice.

NOTE : Do not reheat this rasam after the lemon has been squeezed in, it will taste bitter.

MICROWAVE MILK SWEET

This is the easiest and yummiest sweet that can be made in a jiffy!
INGREDIENTS:

• Condensed Milk - 1 Can
• Milk - 2 - 3 Tbspns
• Fresh Curds - 2 Tbspsns
• Ghee - 1 tspn

METHOD:

• Mix Condensed milk, Milk and the curds in an open microwave safe bowl and Micro on High for 5 minutes stirring once in between.
• Add ghee mix well and micro on high for 1 minute.
• Allow 2 minutes standing time and serve it hot.

Bonjour!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ahem........Ahem I have been drooling over other food blogs and food websites over last week and i decided to create a blog for myself. I promise you all that this blog will have a collection of your favourite recipies cooked to perfection which is sure to bring a smile to your face and encourage you to treat yourself and your family to more tastier, healthier and joyous meals!!!!!