Potato and Drumsicks Fry

This combination of potatoes and drumsticks cooked in mustard paste makes the recipe different from the normal fries.

Ingredients:
Drumsticks-2,cut into medium pieces
Potatoes-2,cut in rounds
Mustard seed-3 teaspoons
Garlic-2 cloves
Cumin seeds-1 teaspoon
Green chilli-1
Turmeric powder-1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Oil-2 teaspoons

Method:
-Take a pan and add 3 cups of water and add salt and turmeric powder.
-Put the cut pieces of drumsticks and potatoes into the water and allow it to boil for 4-5 minutes till the potatoes and drumsticks are half cooked.
-Strain the water and keep the half boiled veggies aside.
-Take a mixer jar and add the mustard seeds,garlic,cumin seeds and green chillies and grind to make a fine smooth paste.Add a little water if required.
-Heat a pan and add oil to it.Add some mustard seeds and let it splutter.
-Now add the mustard paste and stir it for a minute.
-Immediately add the potatoes and drumsticks and cook stirring in between.
-When the vegetables are completely cooked serve hot with rice and dal.

Fruit Cream-Fruits and nuts in cream

This is a healthy and delicious recipe enjoyed by kids.You can use less cream if you do not want to add too much calories.I have used sugar-free but you can substitute that with honey too.

Ingredients:
Amul cream/Malai(Homemade)-1/2 cup
Sugar free powder-2 teaspoons
Grapes-7-8
Pomegranate seeds-1/4 cups
Ripe banana-1,sliced
Apple-1 small,peeled and diced
kiwi fruit-1,diced
Plums-1,diced
Raisins-3 tablespoons
Cashewnuts-5-6
Almonds-5-6
Dried figs-2,finely chopped
Walnuts-2 teaspoons
Fresh mint leaves-3-4

Method:
-Whip the cream with a fork and add the powdered sugar and whip for about 15-20 minutes.
-Add all the fruits and dried fruits and nuts to the whipped cream.
-Garnish with fresh mint leaves on top and serve chilled!

Paneer paratha-Cottage Cheese stuffed in Whole Wheat parathas

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Paneer or cottage cheese is a great source of calcium and is equally loved by kids and oldies.This paratha is made with whole wheat flour and the paneer is mixed with various spices to make is tasty and delicious.

Ingredients:
Whole wheat flour(Atta)-2 cups
Water-as needed for the dough,Lukewarm
Paneer-200 grams
Salt to taste
Green chillies-1finely chopped
Onion-3 teaspoons,finely chopped
Dry mango powder(Amchur)-1 teaspoon
Coriander powder-1 teaspoon
Fresh coriander-3 teaspoons,finely chopped
Ginger-1 teaspoon,finely chopped
Oil-3 tablespoons

Method:

To Make the Dough
-Take 2 cups of atta and add 1/4 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of oil to it.Mix well.
-Add little lukewarm water and knead to make a nice soft dough.
-Cover the dough  and allow it to rest for 15-20 minutes.

For the Stuffing
-Mash the paneer with hands and add all the above ingredients except oil.

To Make Parathas
-Take enough  dough and roll it by dusting a little atta to sake a small round.
-Apply 1/2 teaspoon of oil and add the stuffing.
-Close the sides of the round with the stuffing at the centre.
-Dust some more atta on it and gently roll the stuffed dough to make a paratha.
-This paratha must not be thin.
-Heat a pan and put the paratha and cook till both sides and done well.
-Flip and add little oil on both sides and cook until you see golden brown colour on both sides of the paratha.
-Serve hot with green chutney or raita.

Cheese-Onion Sandwich-easy breakfast recipe

Cheese-onion sandwich is my favorite recipe for a lazy day.You don't need too many recipe to make this sandwich and you can also add more than one cheese in this recipe.This sandwich tastes yum,so try it and I'm sure you won't be disappointed.I have used whole wheat bread but you can also use white bread.I have also used olive oil on the bread slices instead of butter.


Ingredients:
Brown bread/white bread-6 slices
Amul cheese cubes/slices-2
Mozzarella cheese-1/2 cup,grated
Onions-1 finely chopped
Black peppercorns-6-7,finely crushed
Olive oil-5 teaspoons

Method:
-Take 1 teaspoon of olive oil and spread on each side of the bread slice.
-Place the cheese cube and grated cheese and sprinkle a little crushed pepper.
-Add some finely chopped onions and add some more grated cheese.
-Put another slice of bread on top and put it in a sandwich maker grill it.
-Serve hot with some ketchup.

Tomato Rasam-an appetising soup

This rasam recipe is quick and is much like the tomato soup.I've added lots of crushed garlic and peppercorns and this is a good recipe for people who have cold or a stuffy nose.

Ingredients:
Tomatoes-3 medium sized
Garlic-5-6 cloves
Black peppercorns-5-6
Salt-to taste
Curry leaves-3-4
Tamarind pulp-2-3 teaspoons
Hing-a generous pinch
Mustard seeds-1/2 teaspoon
Water-2 cups
Fresh coriander leaves-2 teaspoons, finely chopped
Oil-1 teaspoon

Method:
-Wash the tomatoes and boil them.Allow the tomatoes to cool and take the skin out.
-Blend the tomatoes in a mixer jar to make a puree.
-Take a big container and add the tomato puree and tamarind pulp and mix well by adding 2 cups of water.
-Crush the peppercorns and add it to the tomato-tamarind water.
-Add salt and hing too and mix well.
-Take a pan and heat 1 teaspoon oil and add the mustard seeds.
-When the mustard seeds splutter,add the curry leaves and crushed garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
-Now add the tomato-tamarind water to the pan and allow it to boil on low heat for 4-5 minutes.
-Garnish finely chopped coriander leaves on top and serve hot with plain steamed rice or drink it as soup.

Hot 'n Spicy Dip-Instant Chutney

This dip is very quick to make,super healthy and tastes great with samosa,kachori, parathas ,rice and even momos.This dip stays fresh for atleast 2 days if kept in he refrigerator.Try it and i'm sure you wont be disappointed.

Ingredients:
Tomatoes-2 large
Onion-1/2 medium sized
Garlic-5-6 cloves
Ginger-1 small piece
Green chilli-1
 Red chilli-1
Green coriander leaves-3-4 teaspoons
Salt-1 teaspoon

Method:
-Wash the tomatoes and onions and chop them finely.
-Chop the coriander leaves and the green and red chilli as well.
-Wash the ginger and garlic and peel them.
-Put all the ingredients in a mixer and blend to make a nice smooth chutney.

-Serve with samosa,kachori rice,chapati,puri or momos.

Quick Chickpeas-Veggie Stir Fry

This is a quick recipe and you can even use leftover chickpeas that have been boiled to make this tasty stir fry.I have use finely chopped capsicum along with onions here,but you can also add grated carrots or any other boiled pulses along with the chickpeas.It tastes great and this stir fry can also be used to make a nutritious wrap for children.

Ingredients:
Boiled chickpeas-1 cup
Onions-1,finely sliced
Green chilli-1,finely chopped
Green capsium-1,finely chopped
Cumin seeds-1/2 teaspoon
Curry leaves-4-5
Fresh coriander leaves-2 teaspoons,finely chopped
Salt to taste
Oil-2 teaspoons

Method:
-Soak the chickpeas overnight in hot water or for 8-10 hours and boil them in a pressure cooker by adding a little salt for 3-4 whistles.
-Heat the pan and add little oil and let the cumin seeds splutter in oil.
-Now add the curry leaves and finely chopped green chillies.
-Add thinly sliced onions and fry for 3-4 minutes till the onions are a little cooked.
-Now add the capsicum and mix well and add boiled chickpeas and salt and cook till the capsicum is done.
-Garnish with finely chopped fresh green coriander.
-Serve it as a side dish or pack it in yous kid's lunch box.