Cheese Pasta

Cheese Pasta

Pasta is a favourite dish among kids as well as grown ups.  This simple and easy cheese pasta is super delicious and doesn’t take a lot of time to prepare. 

What you need:

• 2 cups macaroni/pasta
• 2 & 1/2 tsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 cups milk
• Salt
• Black pepper powder 
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (grated)
• 1 tsp garlic (chopped)
• Seasoning
• 1 tsp spring onions (chopped)

Method:

1. Cook the pasta according to the directions on the packet and drain. 

For the preparation of white sauce: Melt butter in a pan and stir in the flour. Add in the milk and continue to stir. Make sure the flour mixes in smoothly. Bring the milk to a boil and simmer for a few seconds more. 

    

    2. Melt butter in a pan, add the chopped garlic. Sauté. Add the white sauce and the pasta. Stir in the mozzarella cheese. Add the seasoning and mix well. Add salt to taste. 

   3. Serve it hot. Enjoy! 

Mangalorean Chicken/Mutton Curry

Mangalorean Chicken/Mutton Curry

This mangalorean style chicken/mutton curry is made with freshly roasted spices and other basic ingredients. This curry is perfect for a Sunday lunch and goes well with chapati, shevio, panpole or roti. 

What you need:

• 1 kg chicken/mutton
• 2 onions (large)
• 1/2 tsp jeera
• 1 tbsp coriander seeds 
• 2 tsp kuskus 
• 5 red chillies (long)
• 2 chillies (short)
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 
• 5 cloves
• 1 tsp tamarind paste
• 2” cinnamon 
• 2 cups coconut 
• 2 seeds garlic (chopped)
• 1 tbsp ghee
• Salt to taste

Recipe:

1. Cook the chicken/mutton with salt. Keep aside. 
2. Heat 1/2 tsp ghee. Roast coriander, jeera, kuskus, red chillies, cinnamon. After roasting them remove it. Next in the same pan, heat 1 tsp ghee. Fry the onions, garlic and coconut till it becomes light brown. 
3. Grind all the ingredients along with tamarind paste and turmeric powder.
4. In a pan, heat the remaining ghee, fry the ground masala. Add the cooked meat. Add more water to get a thick consistency of curry. 
5. Check the salt. Bring it to a boil. 
6. Serve hot with shevio, panpole, chapati or roti. 

Tomato Rasam

Tomato Rasam 

Tomato rasam served hot with rice makes a comfortable meal during rainy days. It can also be served plain with toasted bread. This rasam is very good for digestion. 

What you need:

• 3 tomatoes (large)
• 2 green chillies 
• 2 tsp rasam powder
• 3 tbsp coconut to extract half cup coconut milk 
• 1 tsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp oil for tempering 
• 1/2 tsp mustard 
• 1 tsp jeera
• Few curry leaves 
• Salt to taste

Method:

1. Cut the tomatoes in large pieces. Break the chillies into two. Heat 2 cups of water and cook the tomatoes and green chillies until they are soft. Remove the tomato pieces, discard the skin and let it cool. Keep the water in which tomatoes are boiled. 
2. Grind the tomatoes and cooked chillies in a blender. 
3. Grind the coconut in warm water and extract thick coconut milk.
4. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard, jeera and curry leaves. Add in the tomato chilli paste. Fry for a while. Add the rasam powder and coconut milk. Mix well. Add salt and lime juice. 
5. If you want a thinner rasam add the remaining water and boil well. 
6. Serve hot with rice. It can also be consumed as an appetiser. 

Sausage Potato Pepper

Sausage Potato Pepper 

This sausage potato pepper dish is very simple and delicious, made with few ingredients and is a favourite among all age groups. 

What you need:

• 6 chicken sausages (chopped)
• 2 medium sized potatoes (cubed)
• 2 small sized onions (cubed)
• 2 green chillies (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp lime juice 
• 1 tsp pepper powder 
• 1 tbsp spring onion (chopped)
• 1 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste

Method:

1. Heat oil in a saucepan. Add in the cubed onions and green chillies. Fry till the onions turn translucent.
2. Add in the potatoes. Keep frying till they are lightly browned. Add the sausages followed by pepper powder. Mix well.
3. Add 2 tbsp of water. Close and cook for 4-5 minutes. Add salt and lime juice. 
4. Garnish with spring onions. Serve hot with roti or bread. 

Hash Brown

Hash

Hash browns are one of those easy recipes that take very little effort, look amazing  and taste delicious. These hash browns are crispy on the outside and full of flavours on the inside. Hash browns are a favourite among all age groups so, what are you waiting for? Go ahead and try this recipe! 

What you need:

• 2 medium sized potatoes (peeled and shredded)
• 1 egg
• 1/4 tsp black pepper 
• 2 tbsp oil for frying 
• 2 tbsp processed cheese (grated)
• Salt to taste 

Method:

1. Rinse shredded potatoes until water is clear, drain and squeeze dry. Place in a bowl. 
2. In a small bowl, whisk together egg, salt and cheese. Add this to the shredded potatoes and mix until evenly distributed. 
3. Heat oil in a shallow frying pan and pour the egg mixture into a thin layer. Cook until it turns brown at the bottom. Flip over and cook until brown on the other side. Sprinkle pepper powder. 
4. Relish with tomato ketchup. 

Beetroot Rasam

Beetroot Rasam

Beetroot Rasam

This beetroot rasam is tangy, spicy, colourful and super tasty. Beetroot helps lower blood pressure and improves exercise stamina.This rasam can be savoured along with rice. 

What you need:

• 1 beetroot (small)
• 1/2 tsp lime juice
• 1/4 tsp jaggery
• 1 tsp rasam powder
• 2 green chillies (small, finely chopped)
• 1 tsp oil
• 5 curry leaves 
• 1 tsp mustard 
• Salt to taste 

Method:

1. Peel the beetroot and chop it into medium pieces and cook till tender in a cooker. Grind it into a purée. 
2. Heat oil and add the seasoning, mustard, curry leaves, green chillies. Add in the beetroot purée. Add enough water, lime juice, rasam powder and jaggery and salt to taste. Mix and boil well. 
3. Serve hot with rice. 

You may also like to try : Vegetable Pulao , Paneer Samosa , Jeera Pepper Rasam

Avocado Smoothie

Avocado Smoothie 

Avocado Smoothie 

Start off your day by indulging in this simple yet delicious, creamy and thick avocado smoothie. This smoothie is absolutely worth a try because it might just become your new go-to smoothie! 

What you need:

• 1 avocado 
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning or chat masala

Method:

1. Cut the avocado. Scoop out the flesh. Transfer it to a mixer jar.
2. Add sugar and milk. Run the mixer for 2 minutes. 
3. Add cold water and blend it again. 
4. Serve it with Italian seasoning or chat masala on top. 

Avocado Toast

Avocado Toast

Avocados are a great source of vitamin C, E, K and B-6 as well as riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium and potassium. Try this avocado toast recipe which is easy, quick and hassle free for breakfast or a healthy snack. 

What you need:

• Avocado ( well ripened )
• Whole wheat bread 
• 1/2 tsp pepper powder 
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Sea salt to taste 

Method:

1. Take a perfectly ripe avocado, slice it in half and scoop out the flesh. Mash it using a fork. Add salt and mix well.
2. Toast the bread with olive oil using a oven or a tawa. 
3. Spread the creamy avocado on each slice of bread. Season with pepper powder and enjoy. 

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• Hash brown

Vegetable Pulao - Quick and Easy

Vegetable Pulao

This vegetable pulao recipe is easy, quick, aromatic and healthy. This one pot dish consisting of rice and vegetables is comfort at its best and this dish turns out to be a perfect meal when it is paired with raita or curds. 

What you need:

• 2 cups basmati rice
• 2 medium sized onions (chopped) 
• 1 big ripped tomato (chopped)
• 1/2 cup curd
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp ginger garlic paste
• 1/2 cup coriander leaves
• 2 green chillies (slit) 
• 1 tbsp oil or ghee
• 4 cups water
• Salt to taste 
• Vegetables: 1/2 cup each carrot, green peas and beans

Recipe:

1. Heat oil in a pan. Add chopped onions and fry till they turn translucent. Add ginger garlic paste. Sauté for 2 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes. Fry till the tomatoes turn mushy and then add green chillies and coriander leaves. 
2. Beat the corn and it to the onion - tomato mix. Stir well. Add the vegetables and mix well. Close the lid and let it cook for 2 minutes. 
3. Add the spice powders and the water. Close the lid.
4. When the water starts boiling, add the washed rice. Simmer the gas. Add the salt and lemon juice. Close the lid and cook till done. 
5. Serve with raita. 

Corn Carrot Salad

Corn Carrot Salad 

Salads are the best way to showcase vibrant fruits and veggies in your everyday meal. The corn carrot  salad recipe below is easy, delicious and hassle free and will leave you craving for more!

What you need:

• 1 cup sweet corn
• 1 cup diced carrots 
• 1 onion (medium) 
• 1/2 tsp pepper powder
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp coriander or parsley leaves 
• Salt to taste

Recipe:

1. Put the corn and carrot in a steamer and steam for 5 minutes on high flame. Remove and cool. 
2. Add chopped onion to the cooled corn and carrot.
3. For preparing the seasoning: Add olive oil, pepper powder and salt in a bowl. Mix thoroughly. Pour this over corn and carrot preparation. Give it a good mix. Garnish with coriander or parsley leaves. 

Note: By steaming the vegetables, the original bright colour can be retained. 

Vanilla Choco chip Cupcake

Vanilla Choco chip Cupcake

Vanilla Choco chip Cupcake 

If you’re looking for an easy to bake treat then you’ve reached the right place. These cupcakes are moist and full of flavours on the inside and are perfect for birthdays, picnics or whenever you crave for something sweet.

What you need: 

• 1 1/2 cup maida
• 1  1/4 cup castor sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 pinch salt 
• 125 gms melted butter
• 3 eggs
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup Choco chips 
• Few drops of vanilla essence 

Method: 

1. Sift the flour with baking powder and salt. 
2. Mix all other ingredients except the flour and choco chips. 
3. Then, mix the flour well so that it combines with all other ingredients.
4. Finally, add the choco chips. Mix. 
5. Pour the mixture into the cup cake moulds. 
6. Bake at 180 degrees for 12 minutes.