Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Cauliflower Carrot mix

Cauliflower small 1, flowers separated, washed and chopped, carrot 2, chopped, onion 1, chopped,
garlic cloves 3, chopped, green chilly 3, silted, curry leaf a sprig, grated coconut a cup, dried red
chilly 1, cumin powder 1/2 tsp.,  mustard seeds 1/2 tsp., coconut oil 2 tbsp., turmeric powder half tsp., salt to taste.
Heat oil in a shallow wok, drop in mustard seeds, allow to crackle, add curry leaf and red chilly,
followed by onion and garlic, sauté till tender, add cauliflower , carrot and green chilly, allow to cook in low flame. Add grated coconut , turmeric powder, cumin powder and salt . Combine well.
Transfer into a serving bowl. Serve with rice.

Mashed Potato

Potato 1/2 kilograms, peeled and cut into small pieces, onion 1, chopped, ginger 2 inch piece,
chopped, green chilly 4, cut into rings, curry leaf a sprig, salt to taste.
Pressure cook the ingredients, in a little water. Mashed it and add a tbsp. coconut oil.
Combine well and serve with hot Poori.


Sprouted green lentils with lettuce

Sprouted green lentils 2 cups, steamed for five minutes, lettuce a handful, chopped, shallots 6, garlic cloves 2, both finely chopped.
Grated coconut 1/2 cup, cumin powder 1/2 tsp., salt to taste, turmeric powder, all squeezed together.
Coconut oil 1 tbsp., mustard seeds 1/2 tsp.
Heat oil in a pan, drop in mustard seeds, allow to splatter, add shallots and garlic, sauté till tender,
add lettuce, sauté, till tender, then add steamed lentils, followed by coconut mix. Combine well,
adjust salt. Transfer into a serving bowl. Serve with rice.

Lettuce Dal mix

Yellow split peas 1/2 cup, shallots, 4, garlic cloves 2, both chopped. Green chilly 2, silted.
Pressure cook with salt to taste.
Lettuce 1, cut into pieces, turmeric powder 1/2 tsp., salt to taste, coconut oil 2 tsp.
Add lettuce and turmeric powder to the cooked dal, combine well, allow to cook in low flame,
add coconut oil, combine well and adjust salt.
Serve with rice / chapatti.

Chicken Carrot Stew

Whole chicken medium size 1, cut into medium pieces, cleaned well, strain and marinate with salt and lemon juice.
Carrot 4, cut into medium pieces, tomatoes 2, cubed, ginger garlic paste a tbsp., chicken masala
 a tbsp., onion 1, cubed, curry leaf a sprig, coconut milk 2 cups, salt to taste, coconut oil a tbsp.
Heat oil in a wok, drop onion in, sauté till tender, add curry leaves, ginger garlic paste and
chicken masala, sauté for 30 seconds, add marinated chicken and carrots combine well, allow to remain in low flame till cooked. Add tomato, salt, combine well, add coconut milk, allow to boil,
adjust salt.
Serve with bread / chapatti.




Prawn Fried Rice

Large prawns peeled, cleaned and washed 1 lbs. , frozen green peas, maize and carrot mix 1 lb.,
Garlic paste 2 tsp., onion 1, chopped, chilly sauce 3 tsp., salt to taste, vegetable oil 2 tbsp.,
basmati rice 2 cups, cooked in 4 cups water.
Heat oil in a shallow wok, drop in onion, sauté till tender, add garlic paste, sauté for 30 seconds,
add frozen veggies, sauté till tender, add prawns, sauté and allow to remain in low flame till cooked,
add salt and chilly sauce, sauté and add cooked rice, combine well and serve hot with tomato sauce.