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Carrot Rice For Deepavali Festival

I Wish All of you very HAPPY AND BRIGHT DEEPAVALI" festival.....

This is very tasty and one of my kids fav rice item.When ever i prepare some new dish,,if my kid likes it means it is really tasty.
Yes you are right, I am trying this carrot rice for the first time and my kid liked it very much.So here is the recipe...



Ingredients:
Basmati rice 2cup
Fresh carrot,grated 1cup
Spring Onion chopped 1 small cup(or you can use normal onion 1 sliced,lenght wise)
Green chilies 2(Sliced)
1/2 Cup boiled peas (or frozen peas)
1 tsp of cooking or Ghee(to mix with cooked rice)
1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
1tsp of cumin seed
Coriander powder 1tsp
1 tsp Lemon juice
cooking oil 2-3TBSP(for cooking )
Salt to taste




How to prepare :
Cook rice in according to the method you prefer but make sure the grains be cooked properly ,separate and not sticky.

Once the rice is done transfer to a broad flat plate.Cool down to warmth.Add the 1 tbsp ghee or oil & salt(approx 1/2 tsp)and mix gently with the flat end of a ladle or spatula, breaking any lumps during the process.




Heat oil in a heavy bottom wok, fry the cumin and splutter the mustard's.Add chopped spring onion,saute till it is translucent,then add grated carrots.Fry in a medium flame for a minute.The onions would have acquired a golden brown colour and the carrots, just cooked by now,then add boiled or frozen peas(if you are using frozen peas then in keep it in microwave for 2min before adding)and saute for a min then add coriander powder,lemon juice, and a little salt, mix well again. Then turn off the flame.Transfer this into the cooked rice plate.




Gently blend the ingredients well with the rice with a ladle or using fingers until the grains are coated uniformly.Carrot Rice is ready to serve.serve hot with onion or cucumber raitha.




Enjoy the carrot rice Deepavali Festival hot...



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Idly Upama

When you boared with the same ildies...don forget to try this Idly upama....I learned it from my mom.When ever my mom use to prepare Idly...The next day we use to have Idly upama for snacks....There is 2 methods of Upama,which i Know and I love both..one of those method is here..



Ingredients:Idly 5-6(for 2 servings)
Onion 1(chopped)
Green Chilly 2(Cut in to pieces long in length)
Cooking or Coconut oil 3-4tsp
Urad lentil 1tsp (or you can use Split Gram lentil)
turmeric 1/4 tsp
Lemon juice 1tsp
Mustered 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves 5-6
salt to taste and 1/2 tsp of sugar.

and the optional items are
Fresh shredded coconut 1/2 cup
Fresh coriander chopped 2tsp
savory 2-3tsp




Preparation:Mash all the idlies in a bowl and keep in a microwave for 3-4 mins(if you heat the idly before adding,it will be mixed with masala fast).



Heat the oil add urad lentil,fry till it turns light brown then add Green chilly and fry for a min,then add mustered,curry leaves turmeric fry for 10 second,then add onion and fry again till it is transparent.Now add,salt sugar,lemon juice,give a good stir and add mashed idly, and mix everything..
Once everything mixed properly let it cook for 3-4 mins then turn of the heat.

Idly Uppttu is ready to serve.......




Garnish with fresh coconut and savory..before serving...

Tomato Basan(Gram flour) Instent Dosa

When we were in collage we use to prepare this omelet for snacks...because this can be prepared with in 5-10 mins.My sister(elder) first prepared this omelet.Today i am trying the same after long time.


Ingredients:(Can make 3-4 Dosa)
Gram flour(Basan)1/2 cup
Green chilly 1(Finely chopped)
Tomato 1 Finely chopped
Fresh Coriander 2TBSP finely chopped
Chilly Powder & turmeric 1/2 tsp each
Cooking oil 4-5 TBSP
Salt to taste or 1/4 tsp



How to prepare Dosa/Omlet:

Mix all the above ingredients in a bowl and add water to make batter...The batter should not be too much water..see below



Heat the Pan/Tava and sprinkle 1/2 tsp of oil on it..



and take a ladle full of batter gently spread in circle shape(don't move your ladle too fast,dosa will be spoiled)



and cove with lid.Once the bottom side has turned in to brown ,sprinkle another 1/2 tsp of oil and turn the dosa on another side..



again cook the till the brown spot come on the other side also.Once the dosa is completely cooked transfer it to a serving plate..




The yummy Tomato Basan Omelet/dosa is ready..to serve...Can eat with any kind of Jam or Green Chutney..I love to eat plan omelet..






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Cabbage 2-in-1 Salad /Side Dish

This is one of the salad which i learned from my Mom-in-Law.My husbands Love this salad...But this salad will be tasty only when you prepare from the cabbage which is having thin skin(leaves).Otherwise if the skin is thick it wont taste good.In that case you can convert it as a side dish...
So I will write both method here....



Ingredients:
Fresh Finely chopped Cabbage 2 bowl
Finely chopped Onion(while) 1
Frozen Peas 1 cup
Green Chilly 3-4(sliced long length)
Cooking oil 4tsp
Urad lentil 1tsp
Mustered 1/2 tsp
Turmeric 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves 3-4
Lemon juice 1tsp
Grated coconut 1/2 cup (optional)(use only for side dish)
water to cook cabbage






How to Prepare:
Heat oil, add urad lentil and chopped green chilly fry till lentil turns light brown,then add curry leaves ,mustered and turmeric,saute for 40scones,then add onion and fry till it is trasferent,Now add frozen peas,fry for 2-3 mins,finally add chopped cabbage and sprinkle 2-3 TBSP of water mix well,cover with lid.After a min add salt,sugar and lemon juice saute,turn of the heat after 30 seconds...

The salad is ready....




As I mentioned in the name this can be used as side dish...If you want to use as side dish, then cook the cabbage for 5-6 mins more, and garnish with fresh grated coconut before serving...This can be served with any kind of roti,chapati..




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Cabbage Sandwich(spcially for kids)

This is one of my invention.I always use to think to do some other kind of sandwich..usually for my kid.He is very choosy and wants new kind of food every time. So when i saw cabbage in my kitchen,,,I thought of invent something..The result is here..My kid loved it..I hope the same will you all



Ingredients:
Whole wheat bread slice 4-6
Fresh Finely chopped Cabbage 1 bowl
Finely cooked and mashed potato 1(small)
Finely chopped Onion(while) 1
Cooking oil 2tsp
Mustered 1/2 tsp
Turmeric 1/2 tsp
Tomato catchup 2 tsp
water to cook cabbage

For spice:
Coriander and cumin powder(both together) 1TBSP
Any curry powder 1 TBSP
Salt to taste and 1/2 tsp of sugar
lemon juice 1tsp
Chilly sauce 2tsp(optional)

Preparation:
Heat oil add mustered and turmeric,after 30 seconds add onion,saute for 2-3 mins then add chopped cabbage,saute again,add 1/2 cup of water and cover with a lid,cook the cabbage till it is soft.
Once the cabbage is done add mashed potato and all the spice items(chilly sauce is optional,if your preparing for kids,i say not to add)give a good stir for 2-3 mins,then turn of the heat. The filling is ready.
Take bread slice make toast in toaster(you can apply butter if you want,I have not used).
Now spread the filling on top of one slice and cover with another slice.Cut the bread slice in any shape,as the kids will love the food in different shape.



Or you first cut the bread in shape and spread the fillings..



Then cover the other shaped bread on top.



And serve with tomato catchup....or pack the sandwich and tomato catchup in kids lunch box separately...





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Jeera Rice/Cumin Rice

This is one of the easiest and tasty pulav (rice item).Even though the ingredients seems long..the preparation is very easy and fast..Good dish to prepare for beginners...



Ingredients:
1 cup Long Grain (Basmati) Rice
Cumin seeds(jeera)2TBSP
1TBSP oil
2TBSP of butter or ghee
Gignger garlic paste 1tsp
2 Bay leaves
3tsp of chopped fresh coriander
3-4 cloves
Few whole Black pepper
Black or green Cardamom 1-2
Cashew nut for garnishing
salt to taste
Coconut milk 1cup(optional)(I have not used it)
Water As per requirements(If you are using coconut milk,then add 3/4 cup of water if not then add 1 3/4 cup of water.


(All the ingredients are not included in the above picture)


How to make jeera Rice:

Wash and drain rice 2-3 times and soak in water for 20 minutes.Heat heavy bottom pan add 1/2 tsp of butter and fry the cashew nut till light brown and keep aside. Then heat oil and rest of the butter/Ghee,add bay leaf, cardamom, whole black pepper and cloves,fry for a min and add cumin seeds (jeera),chopped coriander and saute for 2-3 mins.When Cumin seeds are done add onion fry it transparent,then add ginger garlic paste,saute for a min,now add rice and salt, mix well.Add water and coconut milk,give a good stir.Let it cook in medium flame for 6-7 mins,when it starts boiling low down the flame and cover it with a lid ,cook for about 5mins.Keep an eye, rice will be done when holes appear on the surface and water is completely absorbed.Then turn of the heat.
The tasty jeera rice is ready.Garnish the rice with fried cashew nut..







Serve the Hot jeera rice with any raita,gravies or Dhal fry.



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Manglore buns/Banana buns

This Sweet bun is popular in Mangalore(a place in Karnataka,India)which is one of my fav.




Ingredients:(To make 8-10 Buns)
Riped banana 1
Sugar 1/2 cup
Curd/Yogurt 1 cup
All purpose flour 1 1/2 cup
Wheat flour 3/4 cup
Salt 1/4 tsp
Cumin seed 2tsp
Oil for Deep frying
baking soda 1/2 tsp

Preparation:
Sieve all purpose flour,wheat flour and cumin seed together in mixing bowl.Mash banana with curds,salt,sugar and baking soda in a bowl keep aside for 5mins,then mix with the flour, mix can take to make into a soft dough(add more flour if required the dough should be as like chapati dough.Apply a little oil to it and keep the dough covered for 5-6 hours.

Then shape portions of the dough into balls of lemon size and flatten them into thick rounds(in puri size).



Make rest of puri.Heat the oil in frying pan and deep fry in oil till golden brown. using medium flame....

Serve hot with green chilly chutney.....