RIDGEGOURD BHAJI

June 6, 2009 at 6:02 pm | In FOOD, VEG | 1 Comment
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RIDGEGOURD BHAJI

RIDGEGOURD BHAJI

This is one vegetable which i do not like eating much i.e i will eat it only when there is no other option ( I never have this situation like no option because i always have a jar of pickle lying in the fridge which comes in handy when i cook something which is not not to my liking)

so back to my dear vege , This is my fathers favorite vegetable and i make it a point to make it when he comes (which gives my hubby a chance to eat it as he too likes to have this vegetable)

CLOSER LOOK AT RIDGEGOURD BHAJI

CLOSER LOOK AT RIDGEGOURD BHAJI

This vegetable is made in a simple way in goa and i am going to give you that recipe

remove the upper spines of the ridgegourd, cut it into cubes, cut onions into similar size cubes and two chillies

The best part of this vegetable is that it can be made OIL FREE. mix all the above things and put them in a kadai with a little water

But here i have given a baghar of cumin seeds , mustard seeds , chillies and asoefotida.

ridge gourd has lots of moisture and so it starts leaving water once it starts cooking and can cook in its own juices. once cooked add salt and freshly grated coconut on top.

a really simple vegetble is ready to be devoured.

CHAPATI UPMA*****

June 6, 2009 at 5:41 pm | In FOOD, VEG | 1 Comment

ROTI UPMA
ROTI UPMA

I have a lady to come and do my daily rotis for me she does only the rotis or the chapati as we call it. and as she comes everyday there tend to be left over rotis everyday as i keep about 3-4 extra rotis made just in case someone feels like having more and i don’t have to say “no” to them. so, it so happens that if two days in a row i have left over chapatis i have no option but to make something interesting with it or these will have to be disposed off.

So this is a nice and delicious way to use your left over rotis and enjoy it too!!!!!

i will give you the method and not the ingredients and the proportions as they are to be used according to each ones need and requirement.

shred stale one day old chapatis into bits or better still you can give them one whirl in the mixer so that they form small bits which resemble poha or beaten  rice . This recipe is exactly like the poha recipe which i think is made for breakfast in most of the Indian homes especially in Maharashtra.

After shredding rotis take them in a bowl add a little salt and lemon juice to the chapatis and make them soft.

Take oil in a pan and add mustard seeds , cumin seeds, hing , green chillies and curry leaves , let them splutter and then add the finely chopped onions , make them soft and them add finely sliced potato and haldi let them cook in a little water once they are cooked add the shredded chapati and salt to taste and also a little sugar , mix and garnish with finely chopped coriander and freshly grated coconut . A  yummy and delicious dish is ready which is made with leftovers.

FLOWERS****

March 23, 2009 at 6:35 pm | In Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

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I would like to ask you how many of you feel that nature is theraupatic and that it makes us forget all the stress of day to day life?

SWEET SHEERA****

March 11, 2009 at 6:46 am | In FOOD | Leave a Comment

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sweet sheera or as some call it sweet semolina halwa…

This is a very commonly done sweet dish in Maharashtra the state of India where i live.. Its easy to make and delicious to taste , i would love it if my readers write in to me and tell me how often it is made in your home or if you had eaten it before. waiting for your replies…

RECIPE OF SHEERA

INGREDIENTS.

1 cup Rava
1 cup milk
1 cup water
11/2 cup of sugar
½ tsp elaichi powder
ghee for frying and garnishing
METHOD:

Roast the rava till it turns brown and emits a yummy flavour.
Remove on a separate plate
In the same pan take one cup water, milk and 11/2 cup sugar
Add elaichi powder
Let the mixture come to a boil
Add the roasted Rava
Add ghee and stir till it forms a thick mass.You can add some dry raisins or some dry fruits to make it richer.



KADAK PAU*****

March 10, 2009 at 9:58 am | In Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

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KADAK PAU is something that i have been eating everymorning with my first cup ot tea all  mornings since the time i remember.

My father loves  kadak bread with his tea as he spent his childhood in goa and that was one got early in the morning with a hot cup of tea

 

 

 

 

 

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BEETROOT SOUP*****

January 16, 2009 at 6:05 pm | In FOOD | 2 Comments
GREAT COLOURED SOUP

GREAT COLOURED SOUP

This is a very very easy soup to prepare if you have vegetables and pressure cooker

The vegetables that i used for this soup are beetroots, carrots, cabbage and capsicum

you should add all the vegetables put them in the pressure cooker , give 3 whistles till all the vegetables are over cooked add salt and pepper and a soup cube for additional taste and flavour

this soup is very healthy and easy to make

i would like you to try this soup and give your opinion. 

 

 

BEETROOT CLEAR SOUP

BEETROOT CLEAR SOUP

STIR FRY *****

January 16, 2009 at 5:55 pm | In FOOD, TIFFIN BOX | Leave a Comment
VEGETABLE STIR-FRY

VEGETABLE STIR-FRY

 

THIS IS ONE DISH THAT I LOVE NOT ONLY FOR ITS TASTE BUT BECAUSE IT IS HEALTHY AND VERY QUICK TO MAKE

I HAD THIS FOR DINNER SANDWICHED BETWEEN TWO SLICES OF BROWN BREAD AND TOASTED IN A SANDWICH TOASTER

THE METHOD I SIMPLE JUST STIR FRY THE VEGETABLES THAT YOU HAVE AT HOME ESPECIALLY CARROTS , CABBAGE, BROCOLLI, CAULIFLOWER, CAPSICUM

ADD A LITTLE SALT AND PEPPER AND CHEESE FOR TASTE AT THE VERY END SO THAT IT DOES NOT MELT LET THE MIXTURE COOL BEFORE YOU ADD THE CHEESE.

DODHI BHAJI****

November 25, 2008 at 5:44 pm | In FOOD | Leave a Comment
SIMPLE BUT NUTRITIOUS

SIMPLE BUT NUTRITIOUS

 

DODHI IS A VEGETABLE THAT NO ONE LIKES BUT I LIKE EATING THIS VEGY AND SO I WILL TELL YOU THE WAY I COOK AT HOME.

Cut dodhi into small cubes, soak chana dal(a little) for about an hour before cooking , finely chopp tomatoes

take a pan add the tempering ingredients and add the tomatoes after they are cooked add the chana dal and the dodhi let them cook , add dhania jeera powder and some finely chopped coriander.

yummy vegetable is ready

NEW BOWLS*****

November 16, 2008 at 6:16 pm | In LIFE AND MORE | Leave a Comment
I love crockery and  when i see something interesting I always buy it . but it has so happened now , that I have to stop buying and just use what i have already got.
All in my family know my love for these glass items ,and so for all occassions i get something made of glass.
BLUE JAPANESE PLATES

BLUE JAPANESE PLATES

CLOSER LOOK AT THE PLATE

CLOSER LOOK AT THE PLATE

 

These were gifted to me by my mother in law when she visited japan.

SIMPLE THALI*****

November 15, 2008 at 7:43 pm | In FOOD, THALI OF THE DAY | 1 Comment
SIMPLE FOOD THALI

SIMPLE FOOD THALI

 

THIS IS ONE OF THE SIMPLE THALI THAT WE EAT AT HOME, THE THALI CONSISTS OF TINNED AMRAS OR MANGO JUICE, PALAK MASALA VEGETABLE,RICE , CHAPATI.

CAN ANY OF YOU TELL ME HOW YOU LIKE YOUR THALI TO BE PLEASE REPLY WAITING FOR YOUR ANSWER

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