AMMUMMA'S LIME PICKLE

Nobody can beat my ''Ammumma's'' recipe specially when we come across her lime pickle and that too not as a whole, but only with lemon peel. Yes its the outter most part of the lime. She does for me offen and send it with my parents whenever they visit my place. This recipe is for the people who dont know the rich taste of lemon peel and just throw out after their use. Guys, dont do that any more, because that can be formed into a delicious spicy pickle. So collect them and store it in a bottle. Make sure each piece is applied with salt so that it would remain fresh for more than 2 weeks. I was so glad to prepare her pickle for the first time but, I must say that it did not turned as tasty as my granny did. None of us can equally or match our recipe with our granny's recipe. True right? The spicyness and the tangy flavour of lime is just outstanding that I have it as it is. Also you can feel the crunchness of ginger and green chilli on every bite. Its too good with curd rice and a best compliment with idlies and dosas too. Do try this for sure.

INGREDIENTS.

1 Cup Cutted outter layer lime ( each piece can be cutted into 4)

1/4 Chopped Ginger.

5 tbsp Chopped Green chilli.

4 to 5 tbsp Chilli powder.

1 tsp Vinegar.

1/4 Cup Gingilly Oil.

Hing as per required.

Salt to taste.

METHOD.

Heat oil in non stick kadai. Add cutted lime with dash of salt and stir for a min followed by ginger and green chilli.

Stir the mixture till the lime piece becomes tender. Add chilli powder, hing and salt as per required. At the time of removing from flame add vinegar and mix then thoroughly. Transfer them in a dry cleaned container jars.

Enjoy!!

THAI BASIL CHICKEN

Basil (tulsi) the 'king of herbs' is one of the stronge flavourful herb . Its medicinal value improves the efficiency of kidney, to treat insect bites, reduces the cholesterol content in the arteries, relief from cold , asthma and so many. Before I was just unknown of the food adding basil as a main ingredient until I visited US and had food at Thai restaurent. From that day Thai cuisine had become our favourites and specially my kiddo, just love to have her favourite basil chicken. We always order Pineapple fried rice with basil chicken. I was very much inspired to prepare the same into my kitchen. My first trial basil chicken had succesfully end up with yummy and flavourful comfort meal. Yummm ..feel like having now :( . The flavour of the fresh basil and fish sause is just unbeleivable. Guys, its a must recipe to try. Chicken can be substituted with minced pork or turkey or beef or any type of seafood. It just tastes the same.

INGREDIENTS

1 lb Minced Chicken.

1 Cup Fresh Basil.

2 Chopped Onions.

10 Pods of Garlic.

1 Long Sliced Capsicum.

3 Slit Green Chillies.

2 Kaffir lime leaves.

1 tsp Black Soy Sause.

2 tbsp Fish Sause.

1 tbps Oil.

Salt and pepper to taste.


METHOD.

Clean and drain only the basil leaves. Discard stem.

Heat oil in a wide pan. Add the garlic, followed by the chopped onion, sliced capsicum with a pinch of salt. Make sure dont over cook as it must be a bit crispy. Later add the minced chicken, green chilli and stir fry for few mintues until the colour of the chicken changes. Close with a lid and allow it to cook.

When the chicken is cooked, add kaffir leaves, soy sause and fish sause and saute so that the mixture is fully covered with sauses. When its done add the chopped basil and stir fry for another few min until the basil is wilted. Sprinkle with a dash of pepper and serve hot.


DIFFERENT NOTE:

November 5 was a special day I enjoyed to my fullest. First thing - my parents had a visit to my place and had a nice joyful time having my mom's homemade prepared goodies. It was awesome. Secondly I met one of my fav blogger pal ''APARNA OF APSKITCHEN''. She came to mangalore for a vacation. Instead we are orkut friends tooo. So through scrapping and conversation finally decided to meet. I was so excited when I invited her to my home. Had a wonderful time. Also we had been for shopping and ended our day going to Mangalore's best 'Ideal icecream' parlour. I must say she was soo cute and beautiful on her looks, her talking were soo interesting that I dont know how our time flewed. It was too good to meet her that I just cannot express how sweet and memorable those moments are :).

Enjoy!!

HOMEMADE BURRITOS

I am not soo crazy of burritos but like to have for a change rarely. I had lots of veggies in small amount also leftover batter of batura. So decided to try my version of burritos :) I just stir fried all the veggies and wrapped it with chappati or tortillas. Believe me its a perfect snack, filling and healthy. Can also be considered as an breakfast item. Filling can be upto ur choice. Its soo nutritous specially for kids and they would love them if extra cheese is also added. Make sure just before serving, micro for 1 min till cheese melt. Gives a cheesyy flavour. Its yum. Here how I prepared..



INGREDIENTS.

1 Cup Veggies ( I used onions, red and green bellpeppers, mushrooms, shredded cabbage)

1 tsp Butter.

Any Pickle.

Ranch, Chilli sause and Mustard sause as per taste.

Salt and Pepper to taste.

Cheese (0ptional)

Sour cream (optional)

METHOD.

Prepare the chappaties or tortillas. Keep it aside.

In a pan, add butter and all the veggies with salt and pepper and saute for a while till its half cooked. Allow the mixture to cool.

To one chappathi, place some filling , then pickles followed by the Ranch , Chilli sause and Mustard sause as per taste and wrap it up from both sides.

Garnish with sour cream or with ur favourites.

Enjoy!!

BANANA FLOWER SUKKE ( THORAN )

'Bowndi' is what we call in Konkani. Its one of my favourite vegge but, I prepare rarly at home and the main reason is I hate chopping them which I feel its a hectic job. But here, thanks to my MIL who did for me. I have heard one tips for removing its bitterness is to soak them in the buttermilk. But according to me, this process may result in loosing all nutrients. So I dont prefer those. I just love its flavour a lot. And why not, this banana flower tastes great in any form. My mom makes cutlets out of them which is just incredible in taste. Will try out and will come up with the recipe soon. :)

INGREDIENTS

1 Banana flower.

1 tbsp Urad dal.

1/4 Cup Grated Coconut.

1/2 tsp Turmeric powder.

1 tsp Chilli powder.

1 Green chilli.

1 tsp Mustard seeds.

1 tsp Oil.

Salt to taste.

METHOD.

Remove the outter petals until you get a edible portion. Chop them finely after picking out the sticks and the transparent petals from them. Wash them into water and keep it aside.

Heat the oil in a pan and splutter mustard seends. Add ural dal and stir till it becomes brown. Later add green chilli , the chopped banan flower and salt with some adequate water to cook.

Bring them to boil and simmer for few min till its cooked. Meantime in a bowl, mix the grated coconut with turmeric and chilli powder and keep it aside.

When the banana flower is well cooked, add the coconut mixture and saute them until its completly dry.

Remove and serve hot.

AWARDS TIME:

''PRASU'' has given me ''360 FOODIE AWARD'' , ''BEST BLOG DART THINKER'' , ''PRESENTATION AWARD'' , AND ''I LOVE READING YOUR BLOG AWARD'' . Thanks dear for the precious awards. I am honoured to get from you.

Also ''OVER THE TOP AWARD''. Woo you have showered me with lots of awards dear. Thanks again :). This award goes with a fun meme, which has to be passed on to 6 of your favourite blogs and which has to be answered with only one word.

Here is the meme part:

1. Where is your cell phone: I dont have cell phone :(

2. Your hair: Black.

3. Your mother: Manju v shenoy.

4. Your father: Vasudeva shenoy.

5. Your favorite food: Patravodo.

6. Your dream last night: None.

7. Your favorite drink: All fruit juice.

8. Your dream/goal: There are lots.

9. What room are you in: My Bedroom room.

10. Your hobby: Mainly playing with smera.

11. Your fear: Missing my loved once.

12. Where do you want to be in 6 years: God knows.

13. Where were you last night: Home.

14. Something you aren’t: Bold.

15. Muffins: Good.

16. Wish list item: Its a secret.

17. Where did you grow up: Chennai.

18. Last thing you did: Writing a post on Blog

19. What are you wearing: Nighty.

20. Your TV: ON

21. Your pets: No

22. Your friends: There are lots.

23. Your life: My family.

24. Your mood: It depends.

25. Missing someone: Yes.

26. Vehicle: Dont have my own :(

27. Something you’re not wearing: Mini skirts :)

28. Your favorite store: Kohls.

29. Your favorite color: Black.

30. When was the last time you laughed: My daughter makes me laugh any time. Just few min b4.

31. Last time you cried: ( Funny question ).

32. Your best friend: Mom.

33. One place that I go over and over: Gokarnath temple.

34. One person who emails me regularly: None.

35. Favorite place to eat: Any place with my loved once.

I would like to pass on to ''SIREESHA'' , ''SUSHMA MALLYA'' , ''CURRY LEAF'' , ''BABLI'' , ''SUKANYA RAMKUMAR'' , ''HAPPY COOK''.

Congratulation gals :)

Enjoy!!

DIWALI TREATS

Diwali is the festival of lights that we all celebrate in grand manner with our loved ones. Me too had a nice time with them and also with our society members when all decided to celebrate Laxmi pooja in the evening. I decided to prepare somthing simple dessert that does not take much time but must tastes delicious and also must be somthing that I have not done before. So started browsing net, when I came up with a dessert which was just perfect to my expectation. That was ''COCONUT LADOO'' which was soo simple and easy to make with a very less ingredients that just takes 10 min to get ready. It was soo cute on its own look and what I specially liked was the flavour of coconut was dam delicious as those were coated with coconut flakes. I garished them with my kiddo's choco snacks because I did not had dry fruits that time and that was the one my daughter was soo attracted towards the coconut laddoos :) . Have a look at my cuties over here :)

INGREDIENTS.

2 Cups Desiccated Coconuts.

1 Cup Milkmade.

Pinch of Cardomom Pd (optional).

METHOD.

Heat a non stick pan and combine all the above ingredients and stir for 5 min under low flame.

Remove them and allow to rest for a while. Shape them into small laddoos.

Roll them in the remaining desiccated coconut and arrange them on a a plate.

This was my ''Diwali Thali''. Its the ''Coconut laddos'', ''Aam ras'' , ''Sweet aval'' and ''Pineapple Rava jamuns''. Other is the ''Pista rolls'' we bought from sweet store. Lastly had fun sharing sweets with our loving neighbours. Have a look

I am happy to send this recipe to the events -

DIWALI DHAMAKA HOSTED BY PURVA.

SWEET SERIES HOSTED BY SIREESHA.

ENJOY!!