WATERMELON JELLY

Hey guys! Hope all r fit and fine. Me had a full time enjoyment with my parents and had a wonderful fun time on feb 14 my daughter 'SMERA'S birthday. She turned 5 and she was soo excited to celebrate her special day with us and with her loving grandparents. It was truly a memorable day :)

Now coming back with the main topic. So sterday as we were browsing TV channels, suddenly came upon one recipe named 'WATERMELON JELLY'. After cing that my hubby was soo interested in trying that v prepared sterday itself. Believe me guys, that was soo quick on time with less ingredients. And finally the taste was just too yummy with a very soft texture and looks elegant. Kids would just love as it has the bright colour of watermelon. Also I amgonna try the same procedure with pineapple. So what are u waiting for? Just try this to impress ur loving kiddos :)



INGREDIENTS.


2 1/2 Cup Watermelon juice. [4 tsp sugar added] Blend them without adding water.


2 tbsp Gelatin.


1 1/2 Cup Water.


METHOD.


Keep aside the prepared watermelon juice.


Dissolve 2 tbsp of gelatin in half cup of cold water. Let it sit for 5 to 6 min.


Then in a pan, boil remaining 1 cup of water or micro for 2 min. Add boiling water into the gelatin mixture and give it a quick stir.

Then add this into watermelon juice. In a cleaned vessel, transfer the whole mixture.


Refrigerate for about 40 to 45 min or until its set.


Cut them into desired shapes and serve cold.



Enjoy!!

RED SPINACH CURRY [ AMBATTI ]

This is one my favourite and authentic traditional konkani item known as 'AMBATTI'. This is prepared only when therez red spinach available. I feel the taste of red one is much more tastier than green. hehehe. This dish enhance the flavour of curd along with the grounded coconut mixture with mild spice. I am sure ur all gonna love this.



INGREDIENTS.

1 Bunch Red spinach.

1/2 Cup Grated coconut.

1 Dried Red chilli.

1/2 tsp Turmeric Pd.

1/2 Cup Curd.

1 tsp Mustard seeds.

1/2 tsp Jeera.

1 tsp Oil.

Few Curry leaf.

Salt to taste.


METHOD.


Clean the spinach Chop them finely.

Heat oil in a pan. Season them with mustard seeds, jeera, curry leaf and add spinach with salt and let it cook for a min. Meanwhile grind the coconut with turmeric pd and red chilli adding enough water.

When the spinach is cooked, add the coconut mixture and bring them to boil. Remove from flame and lastly add curd and stir.

Serve hot with rice.


Enjoy!!