Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Peach Oats Crisp


This is a recipe I found on the food network and tried it at home and it turned out very good..This is a healthy snack too.

Ingredients:
Peaches, peeled and sliced -6 cups
Lemon juice - 1 tbsp
Honey -1/4 cup
All-purpose flour 1 cup
Rolled oats -1 cup
Brown sugar 1/3 cup
Cinnamon 1/2 tsp
Nutmeg 1/4 tsp
Soft butter (you could use the low fat ones) 1/2 cup

Preparation:
Place peaches in a 9 inch square pan.
Sprinkle with lemon juice and then drizzle with honey.
In medium bowl, mix together remaining ingredients .
Sprinkle mixture evenly over peaches.
Bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 35-40 minutes or until top is golden brown.
Cut it into rectangles and serve.
Note: The peach can be a little sticky at the bottom.So when you take it out be a little carefull not to break the pieces.

Methi Paratha

Methi (Fenugreek) is mainly used as digestive aid. It is ideal for treating sinus, lung congestion, reduces inflammation and fights infection. Fenugreek seed is widely used by nursing mothers.
In india, methi is mixed with curd and applied on hair as a conditioner.Also methi seeds are soaked in water overnight,ground into a paste and applied on hair for conditioning and to have a cooling effect on body.

Ingredients:
  • Methi (green fenugreek) - 1 bunch
  • Wheat flour -2 cups
  • Besan - 1/2 cup
  • Green chillies -5 chopped
  • Turmeric Powder-1/2 tsp
  • Chilli powder- 1/2 tsp
  • Ginger -1/2 inch cut into small pieces
  • Cumin seeds -1 tsp
  • Ajwain - 1/4 tsp (optional)
  • Oil
  • Salt
  • Curd-1 tbsp
  • Water
Preparation:
  • Separate Methi leaves from stem.
  • Wash the Methi leaves and chop finely.
  • Add all the other ingredients to the bowl.
  • Knead to a smooth dough.
  • Make lemon sized balls out of it .
  • Flatten the ball and roll it out as any other paratha.
  • Make parathas of medium thickness .
  • Heat the tawa and fry the paratha on both sides using ghee.
  • Serve with curd and pickles

Friday, June 22, 2007

Peas Masala

Ingredients:
  • Green Peas - 1 cup
  • Tomato (crushed) - 3/4 cup
  • Onion -1
  • Mustard-1tsp
  • Ginger paste -1 tbsp
  • Garlic paste -1 tbsp
  • Coriander powder-1 tsp
  • Chilli powder-1 tsp
  • Salt
  • Oil
  • Amchur powder 1/2 tsp
  • Garam masala -1/2 tsp
  • Cilantro Leaves-hand full
Preparation:
  • Soak Peas in water for about 1 hour.
  • Heat oil in a pan and add mustard to it.
  • Once it starts to splutter,add chopped onion,Ginger,garlic paste and saute.
  • Add coriander powder,chilli powder,garam masala and salt to it and saute for another 2 mins.
  • Now add crushed tomato to it and heat for 3-4 mins.
  • Now add the peas to it and add a cup of water and amchur powder to it and cook until the peas are cooked.
  • Once cooked,sprinkle cilantro on it and serve hot with roti or naan.