The other day I was talking to mom about the no cook event event and was discussing about the recipes I had in mind.Immediately she came up with a list of dishes and this was the first one.Each and every time there is an event going on here,I turn to mom for her suggestions.She is…
Carrot Salad-Indian Style…
Mom used to prepare this salad often when I was in school .This salad was one of the very few dishes that would not require mom’s coaxing to get it in!In spite of being a veggie hater during those days ,this one never failed to tempt me -both the taste and the simplicity . This…
Liangban huanggua –Chinese cold cucumber salad
This is yet another dish that Ju’s mom prepared for us when we visited them.A super salad that is best suited for hot summer days.[I know it is winter now but you can still bookmark this for later :)]. Peel a cucumber and put into a bowl.In another small bowl combine Soy sauce [1 teaspoon],vinegar[1…
Kiwi salsa
A crunchy,sweet and tangy salsa salad that tastes best when served chilled. You need Kiwi fruit -1,peeled and chopped Cherry tomato-2,chopped Onion-1/2,chopped Cucumber-1/2,peeled and chopped Green chillies-1 chopped Lemon juice- 1 teaspoon Salt to taste Coriander leaves to garnish In a bowl combine all the ingredients.Let is rest for sometime for the flavors to blend.…
Stay Cool as a Cucumber
Cucumber! There is a debate if it is a fruit or a vegetable but since it has seeds to reproduce, it is placed under fruits [technically] but due to its usage, it is classified under vegetables. Cucumber is a dieters dream as it has very few calories [around 13 calories/100grams] yet it provides several nutrients.…