One of the stories that I still remember from the school
days is the one about Mother’s Day. A
family decides to celebrate Mother’s Day by going on a picnic. The mother gets everything
ready for the picnic and also helps in planning to make the picnic fun. The van
arrives and everybody piles into the van and they find out that they are short
of one seat. The mother gets down and offers her seat to the other person. The van leaves without the mother! So much for celebrating the Mother’s Day!
for mom on Mother’s Day every year.
The pocket money that I used to get was never sufficient to buy gifts so
I would team up with dad to buy something for mom. I used to select something
for mom , usually things that she will use around the kitchen, dad used to pay
for it and I hid it in my cupboard till Mother’s day. Then when the day finally
came , I used to hand it over to mom with a wide grin.This ritual has been
going on till now and the only difference is I pay for the gifts now 🙂
The sacrifices that she makes and the efforts she puts in to bring up the
children can never be praised or thanked enough. Yet we do have this Mother’s day
to appreciate her and to thank her for all that she has done . But, one day is
not enough, right?
of days back, I came up with celebrating ‘Mother’s Day’ as an occasion.
clicked them all. Sending these dishes virtually to mom and will be making at
least some of these when I visit home.
will be posted later this month.
in the restaurant. When we are bored with the regular dosa / uthappam, this is
the one I make to brighten the meal.
carrot, and coriander leaves
Lower the flame and top up the batter with mixed veggies and coriander leaves.Drizzle a little oil around the edges of needed.
Cover and cook on low flame. To check if the uthapam is done, lift the lid and gently touch the surface with the slotted ladle. If the batter sticks, cover and cook for a few more minutes.
- Be sure to cook on low flame. If cooked under high heat, the bottom will get charred.
- You can add other veggies like finely chopped capsicum and
use mint instead of coriander leaves. - Instead of veggies use dry fruits and chopped nuts for a
fruit and nut uthappam. Kids will love to have this drizzled with a little
honey.
- Grate the carrot.
- Peel and segment the orange
- Blend the carrot, orange segments along with ginger.
- Strain using a metal strainer .
- Add honey and check the taste.Add a little water if needed
to adjust the taste / consistency. - Serve immediately with a few ice cubes.
thirst quencher to go with the dhokla.
handful
pinch
cubes garnished with a sprig of mint.
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I shall post the other recipes later this month….
Bon Appetit…
Wonderful foods, your pictures itself make me full,droolworthy dishes.
Wow I want to come to come to ur house to finish these
You are a lovely daughter PJ 🙂
Love the uthappam and the menu for the day too, PJ.
Wonderful ideas buddy
Lovely treat !
Had a full filled meal in ur post….
Wow! Looks amazing..
nice and wonderful spread,looks awesome…makes me tempting.
waw1 treat for eyes & yummy on tummy!
u are a star, for writing so much and so well, very nice
I will be making this tomorrow.
Uthappam looks so colourfull and yumm.
Looks awesome with colorful veggies
Your food pictures are making me appetite.
I wish my family reads your post and makes me all these doshes for Mother's Day. I'll be a happy mother. Lovely post and yummy clicks.
What a spread for your mother!! Am sure she must be very happy to have a considerate daughter like you 🙂
wow such a nice written post!!! and the array of dishes are SUPERRR!!!!
Sowmya
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