PHANNA IDLY (SEASONED IDLY)

Idly are the South Indian dish that is versatile with many variations. Idly with seasoning in it brings out the unique flavour. Each bite has the gingery crunch. You can either use fresh coriander leaves or mint leaves, depending on what you have. Its very simple to prepare and something different from normal once. Its spicy, delicious and healthy breakfast recipe.

INGREDIENTS

Idli batter

1 Tbsp Mustard seeds.

1/2 tsp Jeera

2 Tbsp Chopped Curry leaves

2 Tbsp Chopped Ginger

2 Green Chilly

2 Tsp Coconut oil

Coriander leaves for placing on mould

METHOD
Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and jeera. Once the mustard splutter, add ginger and green chilly. Fry and lastly add curry leaves. Add into idly batter and mix. Grease idly moulds and place a leaf of coriander. Then pour the batter then steam for 5 to 7 min.
Serve hot with ur fav chuntny.

Enjoy!!

STRAWBERRY BANANA LASSI

Strawberry banana lassi is an ultra creamy based Indian lassi. Its yummy and delicious cold fruity sensational drink which is just perfect during summer. If the yogurt is sour, then balance the taste adding more sugar or splash of honey. A dash of adding grated nutmeg gives a unique flavour to balance things out.

INGREDIENTS

1 Cup Yogurt

1/2 Cup Milk

6 to 8 Fresh Strawberries

1 Ripe small Banana.

Pinch of grated Nutmeg (optional)

Sugar or Honey as required

1 tsp Butter.

METHOD
Blend all the ingredients into the mixer. Pour it into a serving glass and garnish with a slice of strawberry. Chill and serve :)

Enjoy!!

MILK PANNACOTTA WITH JELLY

Jellies are always favourite with kiddoes. So I am dam sure, they would enjoy milk jelly pannacotta delight. Its lovly, attractive and eye catching dessert which is just perfect for kids party. Its pretty simple to make as well. You can also get creative as you want with this, changing up the jelly with fruit, the possibilities are endless :)

INGREDIENTS

Jelly crystal (i used strawberry flavour)

1 1/4 Cups cream.

1 Cup Boiled chilled milk.

3 tbsp Milkmaid. (add more or less)

2 1/2 tbsp Agar Agar strands.

Pinch of Vanilla essence

METHOD

First start preparing the jelly according to the instruction given behind the pack. Chill till set. Cut into cubes and put them into mini bowl.
Soak agar agar in a bowl for 10 min. In a pan add milk, cream ,and milkmaid and just heat up for about 5 min under low flame. No need to boil the mixture. Add vanilla essence and allow the mixture. Meanwhile add the soaked agar agar mixture into a pan and boil till it dissolves and makes a clear mix without any lumps. Switch off and keep it aside. Now the room temperature of both agar agar mixture and milk mixture should be same. Now both mix together and whisk it well. Strain the mixture and pour it on the set cubed jelly into a mini bowl and refrigerate until set. Once set, invert it to unmould. Serve chill :)

Enjoy!!

PAV BHAJI

There's nothing to tell about mumbai street food. Its just heavenly. Can have anytime. One among them is Pav bhaji where the bhaji is spicy curry with a blend of assorted vegetables served with buttered  pav. Its best way to make your kids eat veggies as kids don't prefer having them these days. Try this fabulous spicy and tangy street food. Its yumm :)

INGREDIENTS

Pav as needed.

2 Onion.

3 Boiled Potatoes.

2 Big Tomato

1 tsp Ginger Garlic paste.

1 Cup Boiled Veggies ( cauliflower, carrots, beans, capsicum )

1 1/2 tbsp Pav bhaji masala.

1/2 tsp Turmeric pd.

Pinch of Garam masala.

Salt to taste.

1 tbsp each Chopped Onion and Coriander leaves for garnishing.

2 tbsp Butter as required.

Half  Lime

METHOD

Heat 1 tbsp butter in a kadai. Fry ginger garlic paste till the raw smells disappears. Then add onions, salt and saute for 3 to 4 min. Once its fryed add tomatoes and cook till it becomes mushy. Add turmeric pd, pav bhaji masala and garam masala and saute for another 1 min. Then drop in mashed boiled potatoes , boiled veggies and mash them well with the help of masher. Add required water and allow to cook.

At the time serving, slit the pav horizontally into two. Heat tawa and add 2 tbsp of butter. Open the pav and place on it and cook till it becomes slight brown and a bit crisp on both the sides. Place them on serving plate with spicy bhaji topped with raw onions chopped ,coriander leaves and with a cube of butter and squeezed lime.

Enjoy!!

PALAK PARATHA

I love paratha's soo much and specially when it comes with greens. I normally grind palak and make chappati or puries. This is the somthing new I learnt from Raks kitchen which tastes fabulous. The main advantage of making parathas is that it goes well with simple curd or pickles. No need to think of side dish ;) Thank u soo much raks for sharing such attractive and delicious paratha.
 For recipe please click here

Enjoy!!

CHICKEN SAUSAGE SPINACH ROLL

A very simple and delicious starters which can be prepared in jiffy. Its the process where sausage pieces are being wrapped in palak leaves and then shallow fry ed. It tastes crispy and crunchy on outside and very soft texture when you have a bite.  My daughter loves the wrapping process so I make her do the rest :) You too can try with your kids ;)

INGREDIENTS

Chicken sausage

Palak leaves

Tomato ketchup

Salt and pepper to taste.

Oil.

METHOD

Slit the sausage into 2 half. Heat oil in a pan. Shallow fry the sausage on both the sides. Once its fry ed cut the sausage into chunks. Place palak leaves erect and keep one piece of sausage . Wrap it in such a way that the sausage is fully covered up . Seal it with a toothpick. Repeat the same with the rest. Heat oil in a pan and place the toothpick wrapped palak sausage and fry on both the sides. Sprinkle salt and pepper. Take a serving plate. Spread tomato ketchup and place it on top of it. Serve hot.

Enjoy!!