Thursday, March 29, 2012

Pudhina Rice /Mint Rice 2

Today posting the other version of mint rice,i mean the masala version.The taste will be as same as pulao but the main difference lies in the measurement of the spices!!!Lets go straight to the recipe....



Ingredients:
Measurement for 1 cup rice

1.Mint leaves................2 cups

2.Cilantro........3/4 cup

3.Green Chillies.........2

4.Ginger.......an inch piece

5.Garlic........5 to 8 cloves(medium size)

6.Oil.................2 tbsps

7.Ghee.........1 tbsp

8.Shahi Jeera.......1/2 tbsp

9.Cardomon..........2

10.Cloves....3

11.Cinnomon stick(pattai).........2(1 inch size)

12.Turmeric powder.....1/4 tbsp

13.Salt to taste

14.Rice.......1 cup

15.Water.......2 cups

16.Garam Masala powder.........1/4 tsp(optional)

17.Green Peas............3/4 cup



Procedure:

1.Grind ingredients 1,2,3,4 and 5 to a paste without water.

2.Heat oil n ghee in a pressure pan,splutter shahi jeera,cardomon,cloves and cinnamon sticks.

3.Pour in the grounded paste and peas,saute for few minutes (for 3 to 5 minutes).Add turmeric powder and garam masala now.

4.Now add in water,rice and salt.Pressure cook until it is done(Up to 3 whistles).

5.Serve with any raita or anything u like.Hope u like it!!

Note:U can avoid green chilies n add red chilli powder instead.

Mint and cilantro has too many goodness.These help in curing  poor digestion,hiccups,ear aches,flatulence n sinus ailments.Mint is a very good remedy for nose congestion and cold.


Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Palm Fruit Delight

Posting today my favorite drink,Palm fruit delight!!!My husband bought some yummy palm fruits yesterday,and i tried tis lovely drink for the first time :-)..my lil one liked it very much,hope u wud like it too!!



Ingredients:
(nearly 350 ml)

1.Palm fruit(Nongu).....4

2.Chilled Milk........1 cup

3.Condensed milk.....2 tbsp

4.Rose essence...2 drops(optional)

5.Chilled Water......1/2 cup

6.Ice cubes...2

7.Vanila Ice cream......1 scoop(optional)

Procedure:

1.Peel off the outer skin from the fruit.

2.Take a blender,bring in all the ingredients,blend well to a smooth milk consistency and serve it.

Note:If it is very thick or creamy add sufficient water or milk.
        Add sugar/honey to bring more sweetness.
       Instead of water u can use tender coconut as well,tis makes it more healthier.
        I added badam delight ice cream to make it rich,u can avoid it too.
       Condensed milk gives extra flavor,so i added tis instead of sugar :-)


I didnt add rose essence here,so resulted with tis color!!Hope u all like it :-) Celebrate tis summer with such yummy,healthy drinks!!Take care ;-)