Spice Ur Senses

Tuesday, March 29

Plain Khichdi (In North Indian Style)

This is one of the simplest recipes of khichdi you can imagine. Great not just for sick people but also when you want to eat light after a heavy lunch. Adding ghee on top of khichri if you want to eat and it taste just superb. Khichdi is a easy to digest healthy Indian food..

Ingredient's

1cup rice, 25gram toordal

1 onion, 2 green chillies and 1 tomato, chopped finely

1tsp turmeric, 1/2tsp coriander powder

1/2tsp cumin seeds

Salt and Oil to taste

Cooking Method

In a pressure cooker add rice, dal, turmeric, salt and water. Boil for atleast 4 to 5 whistle in a medium flame. In deep frying pan add oil, cumin seeds, when turns brown, add onion and green chillies, fry to golden brown, then add tomato and coriander powder, fry till tomato soften. Now add the boiled rice and salt if needed mix it nicely. cook for 2 to 3 minutes... Serve hot with Ghee...

Sunday, March 27

Brinjal Roll

Eggplants belong to the nightshade family of vegetables, which also includes tomatoes, sweet peppers and potatoes. They grow in a manner much like tomatoes, hanging from the vines of a plant that grows several feet in height. While the different varieties do range slightly in taste and texture, one can generally describe the eggplant as having a pleasantly bitter taste and spongy texture.
In this 'purple' colored plant contains several health benefits, such as; one of the brain food, rich in Phenolic Antioxidant Compounds & also cardiovascular health and Free Radical Protection.
It is a very simple yet classy veg recipe of brinjal. During winter season brinjal is a hot favorite vegetable in almost every household. These delicious rolls are perfect for parties and holidays.

Ingredient's
1 big brinjal (thinly slice)
1 boiled potato
1 onion, 2 green chillies, finely chopped
1/4th tsp turmeric powder
Red chili powder to taste
1/4th tsp Garam masala
1/4th tsp Dry mango powder (amchur)
Salt To Taste
Oil for frying

Preparation:
In a bowl mash the potatoes, now add all the ingredients with it , mix it nicely , In a frying pan add 2tsp oil and half fry the brinjal slice both the side. Then take a mixture make a small balls and keep the balls in the fried brinjal slice and roll it up and close with tooth pick. Then add a 2tsp of oil in frying pan and fry the brinjal rolls to golden brown.

Garnish the coriander leaves and. Serve hot with tomato sauce.

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Thursday, March 24

Treat To Eyes : Series-2

Thank you everyone for participating in Treat To Eyes and showing your support, you have made it a success. This is the successful Second series of Treat To Eyes. And i am sure this second series is going to be the more succes then the first series..
To view the event details and previous series click here.
" The dish should be in it's best presentation bringing out the creativity in you and shall be TREAT to eyes"

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1. Please link ur entries to this announcement page in your posts with my name and blog name. Usage of the logo is very much appreciated.
2. Multiple entries per person is allowed..
3. Archived recipes are accepted, but must b reposted.
4. When you mail me the recipe in the Subject mention: Treat To Eyes Series-2

Out of all the entries, selected TOP 5 will be posted on the main page of my blog with loads of applause.
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So get ready to put on apron and rock!!!!

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