CUCUMBER CAPSICUM RAITA

CUCUMBER CAPSICUM RAITA When scorching heat irritates us, we crave for something cool every now & then. We must include Raita or any curd preparation in our meals. This easy & quick raita is liked by everyone. Ingredients: 2 cup fresh curd 1 cucumber 1 small capsicum 1 onion Salt & pepper to taste. Method:…

SPICED FRUIT LEATHER ( SPICED AAMPAPAD )

SPICED FRUIT LEATHER (SPICED AAMPAPAD) Mango , the king of fruit is favourite of all , some exception are there but majority of people like mango. Summer & mangoes come together. We consume mangoes raw & ripe ,in pickle , salad ,drinks ,deserts & many more ways. Aampapad is one of them. I made aampapad…

ICE APPLE COOLER

ICE APPLE COOLER Ice apple is a seasonal fruit of sugar palm tree & widely available in sizzling summer. This fleshy fruit is loaded with translucent, juicy fluid & has excellent cooling properties. Ice apple is very similar to Litchi in texture & tastes like a slightly sweet tender coconut . It provides the perfect…

MANGO RICE PUDDING/ MANGO KHEER

MANGO RICE PUDDING / MANGO KHEER Kheer, firni, rice pudding is known name for all of us. It is made from rice & milk. Here I have added riped mango to give twist to regular kheer. Ingredients: 3 cup milk 1 cup cooked rice 1 cup mango pulp 1 cup mango chunks 3 tbsp sugar…

BREAD CHAKRI

BREAD CHAKRI What do you make from leftover breads? Breadcrumbs, croutons or toasts, right? Commonly , we make these items from left over breads. Today, I have made yummy,crispy Indian snack chakri out of it. Ingredients: 6-8 left over breads 1 cup sour buttermilk or curd 1/2 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp sesame seeds 1…

DATES-PEANUTS BARS

DATES-PEANUT BARS Dates & Peanuts are very healthy & gives us enough energy, iron & protein. In winters, such ingredients gives us energy as well as inner body warmth as well. Here I made sukhadi like sweet by adding dates & peanuts. Ingredients: 1cup wheat flour 1 cup chopped dates 3/4 cup peanuts 3/4 cup…

METHI NIMKI/FENUGREEK STICKS

METHI NIMKI/ FENUGREEK STICKS Fried snacks are part of our daily routine. Weather it can be consumed with tea or it can be consumed as it is, when hungry between meals. Here are yummy sticks with fresh fenugreek leaves. Ingredients: 2 cup all-purpose flour 1-1/2 cup finely chopped fenugreek leaves 2 tbsp oil Salt to…

GUAVA CHUTNEY/GUAVA DIP

GUAVA CHUTNEY/ GUAVA DIP Guava is tropical fruit & it is amazingly rich in antioxidant s, vitamin-C , Potassium & fibre & the remarkable nutrient content offers many health benefits. We consume Guava directly as a fruit or juice, curries , chutney & dip. Here is tangy dip cum chutney of Guava. Ingredients: 2 cup…

DRUMSTICK-BOTTLEGOURD SOUP

DRUMSTICK GOURD SOUP Drumstick are considered very good for health. Its good for pregnant women & strong bones. It avoid infection & cures stomach ailments. Bottle gourd/ lauki is are as we all know ,easy to digest. Bottle gourd’s sodium content helps liver function. It helps in treating acidity, indigestion & ulcers. Ingredients: 1 cup…

GARLIC TEA

GARLIC TEA Tea is consumed all around the world in different ways. We Indians prefer tea with milk while in many of other countries, people prefer black tea or tea with very less milk. We prepare tea with various spices & herbs as per our choice & season. Masala tea, cardamom tea, ginger tea, mint…