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Breakfast, Chutneys, Kids Special Menus, Main Course, Snacks

Seasoned Idli with Sambar (In short, Tadkewali Idli :))

 

1. Idli batter

2. For seasoning
1 tsp jeera
1 tsp mustard seeds
Hing
Curry leaves

3. For Sambhar
Boil Tur Dal
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
1/2 tsp Red chilli powder
1 tbsp Sambhar powder
Salt
1 tbsp Tamarind pulp
Jaggery as per taste
Coriander leaves

4. Chutney
Grated Coconut
Green chilly as per taste
Curry leaves
Salt

Method:
Heat oil in tadka pan, prepare the seasoning and mix well in the Idli Batter. Now steam in Idli cooker for 10 to 15 minutes.

For Sambhar:
In a pressure cooker add all the ingredients and boil 3 to 4 whistles.
Mix the Sambar well and add tadka (seasoning) if you like.

For Chutney:
Grind all the ingredients finely and season.

Now the whole aroma of these tadkas will fill the air and draw the whole family to your dining table. Enjoy this special morning with the most special people in your life!! 🙂

Kids Special Menus, Main Course, Snacks

Hariyali Pavbhaji

Weekends should be special as that is FAMILY TIME… Sharing Hariyali Pav Bhaji Fondue with Nachos & Bread.

Ingredients
1big size Onion finely chopped
2 Tomatoes finely chopped
1 tsp Ginger paste
1 tsp Garlic paste,
Boiled Veg (1 Bowl Green peas, 1 Bowl Spinach )
1 Bowl Boiled and Mashed potato
2 tbsp Pav bhaji masala
Salt to taste,
1 tbsp Red Chilli powder
1 Lemon
Chopped coriander
Sliced bread roasted
Nachos
Butter
Grated Cheese for garnishing

Method
Heat oil in a pan. Add ginger and garlic paste. Sauté for couple of minutes. Add chopped onion, sauté another 2 to 3 minutes. Now add red chilli powder, pav bhaji masala. Add tomatoes and cook till soft. Now add the green paste (coriander, green chillies, spinach), add mashed potatoes, salt, lemon  juice. Serve in fondue dish add garnish with grated cheese  on top. Relish it with toasted bread or nachos.

Note: You can add any green vegetable of your choice as per your taste.

Chinese, Kids Special Menus, Main Course

Paneer Cabbage Stir Fry 

Ingredients

10 to 12 paneer cubes
1 cup green capsicum cubes
1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
1/2 cup carrot cubes
1/4 cup spring onion white
1/4 cup spring onion green
1 tbsp each Finely chopped ginger and garlic
Soya sauce
Vinegar
Sugar
Salt
Orange juice

Method
Heat oil in a wok on high flame till it you see some smoke. Now add the finely chopped ginger and garlic on a high flame for a minute.
Add the carrot cubes, green capsicum, cabbage, onion white and saute on high flame for 3 to 4 min. Toss the paneer.

Now add the orange juice, soya sauce, vinegar, salt, sugar and saute on high flame for another 2 mins and serve hot immediately.

You can add in a lot of other veggies as per your choice.
Instead of orange juice you can add pineapple or apple juice for a nice flavour.

Breakfast, Kids Special Menus, Mocktails

Dates & Strawberry Punch

Dates & Strawberry Punch

Ingredients
1 Glass Hot Milk
2 to 3 Dates (soak for 10 min in hot milk )
2 to 3 Pistachios
Strawberry syrup ( u can also use fresh strawberry )
1 to 2 Walnuts

Method
Blend all the ingredients in a mixture and make a smooth puree. Serve hot.

Note
Use lukewarm milk if using fresh strawberry
Soak nuts in hot milk so it will blend very smoothly.
You can use honey for sweetness.