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Thursday, August 11, 2011

POHA



Ingredients:

2 cups Poha (Beaten Rice)
1 Potatoes
1 Onions
2 Green Chillies
1 tsp Chana dal
1 tsp Urad dal
1/4 tsp Mustard Seeds
1 sprig Curry leaves
2 tsp Peanuts
4 tblsp Oil
1 pinch Turmeric powder
1 Lemon
Few Corainder leaves
Salt to taste


How to make aloo poha :

* Soak the poha in water. Wash and drain all the water.
* Add some salt , turmeric powder , keep aside.
* Peel and cut the potatoes into small cubes, chop the onions, chillies,
corainder leaves.
* Heat oil and put chana dal, urad dal, mustard seeds, peanuts,
curry leaves and fry until they crackle.
* Add potatoes , saute for few minutes, then add chopped onions, chillies.
* Cook till they are done. Add the poha, corainder leaves and stir.
* Keep it on slow flame for 5- 7 minutes.
* Let it cool for sometime and add then lemon juice.

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Date and Plum Drink




Prep Time - 10 Mins
Cook Time - 10 Mins
Serves - 2

Date and Plum Drink - A great energy booster for skiing or other winter
sports, this warming drink can also be made with cold milk, if you prefer.
Dates contain magnesium, which is needed for the release of energy and to
avoid muscle fatigue and cramps. They are also high in potassium to replace
any loss due to perspiration.

INGREDIENTS

Dates, pitted and chopped 6
Water 3/4 cup
Dark plums in natural juice, drained, halved 2 canned
Hot soy milk 3/4 cup

COOKING DIRECTIONS

In a small saucepan, combine the dates and water.
Bring to boil, stirring until the mixture forms a paste.
Spoon into a blender.
Add the plums and soy milk and blend until smooth.
Serve immediately.
Prepare it with chilled milk for Ramadan

Zafrani Rabri Shake



Prep Time - 10 Mins
Cook Time -
Serves - 2

Zafrani rabri shake has light aroma and a really refreshing and energizing
taste. It would make a great drink for Iftar in Ramadan and your kids would
love it.

INGREDIENTS

Milk 1 glass
Rabri ½ cup
Saffron essence 2 drops
Condensed milk 2 tbsp
Ice as required

COOKING DIRECTIONS

In blender put together milk, rabri, saffron essence, condensed milk and ice.
Blend well and serve chilled.