DATES TAMARIND SWEET CHUTNEY ll SWEET CHUTNEY ll CHUTNEY

Date tamarind chutney is a sweet chutney which is used in Chaats.  It is made with dates, tamarind, jaggery and some chilli powder, roasted cumin powder, dry ginger powder etc.

Flaxseed Khajur Laddo

Flaxseed laddo is made with Khajur, sugar, ghee and dry fruits.  It is very easy to make, tasty and healthy too. Flaxseed and dates has got many health benefits.  Flaxseed in take controls cholesterol level.   dates are rich in nutrients, vitamins and minerals.  It dietary fiber prevents  LDL cholesterol in the gut.    see the link below for the health benefits of dates.

Flaxseed oil has been known to lower cholesterol and protect the heart from disease, as well as regulate blood pressure. Because of its fiber content, flaxseed oil promotes healthy and efficient digestion. It can also help to soothe stomach ulcers.


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Flaxseed khajur laddo

RED CHILLI CHUTNEY, RED THEEKA CHUTNEY

Red Theeka Chutney is used for chaat items.  It is a simple preparation and can be made at home easily. It is made with red chilli, garlic, lemon juice, salt and roasted cumin powder.

Red Theekha Chutney

VADA PAV

Vada Pav need no introduction.  It is a staple food of Maharashtra.  In each knook and corner, you will see one stall of vada pav, vada bhaji, Samosa pav and we love it at any time.  Vada is made with potato and masalas, made small ball out of it and dipped in the chickpea flour batter and deep fried.  served with lasoon chutney, green chutney and fried green chilli with Pav.

Vada Pav

Dry Lasoon chutney

Dry lasoon chutney is normally served with Vada Pav.  this can also be served with dal rice. It is a very simple and easy preparation.

Dry lasoon chutney

WATER MELON KHEER

Water melon kheer or payasam is made with the white portion of water melon.  We can prepare subzi also with the white portion of the water melon.  It is quite tasty whether it is subzi or kheer or halva.  I have made pachadi, dosa, halva etc and already posted.

It is a simple preparation and delicious when served cold.

KHAJUR, SAGO KHEER

I was craving to eat some sweets and want something instantly.  when i looked in the fridge, khajur was lying in one packet.  my husband had soaked some dry khajur to eat.  immediately i soaked 2 tbsp sabudana and the khajur and here is the recipe. It is healthy, tasty too.

Khajur sago kheer

Ashoka Halva, halva, Moong wheat flour halva

Ashoka halva it is known as was introduced to me by my Aunty, Kunchamma Nochur.  When she came to our house with her daughters and grand daughter, she brought the same for us.  I liked  it very much and immediately noted down the recipe.  It is a month back but could not make it.  However, being Ananth Chaturdasi on 18th Sept 2013, we left our office early due to Ganesh Immersion, I reached home early.  So I decided to spent some time to make this sweet as my daughter was also craving for some sweets.

Moongdal, wheatflour halva

TOMATO SOUP

During the heavy rain or when you are not well, a bowl of hot soup is always preferred by everyone.   My children always prefer them with toasted bread cubes in it.  Today's demand was for Tomato Soup.  I never miss the chance to put certain vegetables wherever and whenever it is possible as my children are very fussy about eating vegetables.

Tomato Soup

KUGELHOPF (EGGLESS, SAVORY)

International food challenge #2

International Food Challenge is started by Shobhana and Saras.  This month's  recipe is   from Alsace Lorraine   They had given three recipes out of which I selected the Kugelhopf (eggless savory) as I found that most of the ingredients are available in the vicinity.

 Due to the busy schedule and cannot spent much time in searching for the ingredients, i decided to do with it and was loved by all.  especially, by the children, you will not believe I made it thrice.  Started on Saturday, did not turn out much well (though was tasting good)  as the outer cover was  very thick and really goofed up with it.  Decided to try my hand again on Sunday, and I tell you, it was marvellous.

 I always share the dish  which I make with my three neigbours (they are my judges)  and the children demanded  for more.  Hence I had to make it again in  the afternoon.  Was very happy with the outcome.

Thanks to Shobhana and Saras for giving the opportunity to try something new and i learnt the basics of baking by trying this recipe.

During this process, I also made wheat flour pizza base and came out very well.  Shall post the recipe later on.

Kugelhopf