November 27, 2016

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Israeli Salad

Yum


Ingredients:
Cucumber                                                                 -           1
Tomatoes, large                                                        -            2
Red Onion                                                                -            1
Red bell pepper                                                        -            1
Yellow bell pepper                                                   -             1
Parsley, finely chopped                                            -           ½ cup
Mint &/ coriander leaves, finely chopped                -           ½ cup
Lemon Zest                                                               -          1
Lemon juice  from                                                     -          1
Olive oil                                                                    -           3 Tbsp.
Salt and pepper, to taste

Method:

  1. Very finely chop the cucumber, tomatoes, onion, bell peppers & the herbs.
  2. Combine the olive oil. lemon zest, lemon juice salt & pepper in a large bowl and add the chopped veggies. & toss well.Taste check for salt, pepper & lemon juice. Serve.


November 25, 2016

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Broccoli Thoran (stir fry with coconut)




Ingredients:
Broccoli, finely chopped          -          1 head( 250g - 300g.)
Onion, finely chopped              -          1
Oil                                             -          1 Tbsp.
Mustard seeds                           -          1 tsp.
Urad dal                                    -           1 tsp.(optional)
Dry red chilies                          -            2
Curry leaves                             -           1 sprig
Cumin seeds                             -           ½ tsp.
Turmeric powder                      -          ¼ tsp.
Grated coconut                          -          ½ cup
Salt- to taste

Method:

  1. Heat oil in a pan and splutter the mustard seeds. Add & saute the urad dal until light gold in color.
  2. Add the dry red chilies, curry leaves, cumin seeds, chopped onion, turmeric powder & saute well for a couple of minutes.
  3. Lower the flame to medium low and add the  chopped broccoli & salt and combine well.
  4. Cover the pan and cook until the broccoli is done, mix in between.(will not take much time, do not overcook)
  5. When the broccoli is done add the grated coconut and combine well. Check the salt add more if needed. 
  6. Saute for a minute. Switch off flame. Goes well with rice & chapathi.