Olan is a traditional stew from God’s own country-Kerala.Black eyed peas are generally used but I used red bean.I am not sure if they season it but I did and it added color and flavor to the dish! I used: Ash gourd-1 cup,choppedRed bean-1/4 cup, soaked overnightCoconut milk-1 cup thickSalt to tasteRed chillies-3Curry leaves a…
Pineapple Banana Shake
A delicious shake for my No Cook Event hosted here. I used: Pineapple chunks-1 cupBanana-1 smallSugar to taste Blend together all the ingredients adding a little water.Sip!!!So very simple!!! Post Views: 2,013
Pineapple Salsa with a twist
Today I am posting two recipes with pineapple.Here is pineapple salsa that is slightly Indianized because of the garnish. I used: Pineapple,chopped-1 cupOnion-1/4,choppedTomato-1/4 choppedLime juice to tasteSalt to tasteKasuri methi[Dried fenugreek leaves] and grated purple radish to garnish Mix the pineapple chunks,tomato,onion,salt and lemon juice in a bowl.Serve garnished with kasuri methi and grated radish..…
Radish [Mullangi] Chutney
Remember that mystery vegetable from PJ’smystery files #1?Yes its radish as quite a few friends had guessed! I first thought it was a new variety of beetroot.Then on the way home I thought it might be carrot so went ahead to prepare chapathi with carrot stir fry. Only when I grated it did I find…
Keerai Sambar
I know you are surprised by the name!Yes,we have heard keerai kootu and keerai masiyal but keerai sambar!!???Well,this is as simple as a recipe can get and tastes just as yum! I used: Greens- 1 large bunch,choppedToor dhal-1/2 a cupOnion-1,choppedTomato-1,choppedGarlic-3 pods,wholeSambar powder-2 teaspoonsRed chillies-2Salt to taste Seasoning Mustard-1 teaspoonCumin seeds-1 teaspoonChanna dhal-1 teaspoonOil-2 teaspoonsCurry leaves-a…
