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Got 1st place for making Quinoa Sweet pongal at Arizona Tamil Sangam Pongal Celebration.....

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Parsley Chutney

Ingredients
Parsley-1 bunch

Garlic-2

Tamarind-a small piece

Urad dhal-2tsp

Channa dhal-2tsp

Jeera-1/2 tsp

Black sesame seeds-1tsp

Red chillies-5

Grated coconut-a hand full

Salt to taste

Hing-1/4tsp

Oil-1tsp

Method

Wash & pat dry the parsley.Dry fry it on a pan till all the water is evaporated.Keep it aside.Heat oil in a pan fry all above ingredients till light brown.Switch off the gas & add the parsley,mix it & let it cool.Grind it to a semi coarse paste(adding very little water).Serve it with hot rice.

Salad with Orange Dressing

Dressing

Juice of one small orange

Salt & pepper to taste

Roasted black sesame seeds-1tsp

(slightly crushed)

Balsamic vinegar-1/2tsp

Olive oil-1/2tsp

(Mix all above ingredients together)

Salad

Lettuce,shredded carrots & red cabbage-2 cups

Black olives-6

Raisins-10

Sliced pecan-12

Sliced onion-2tsp

Coriander leaves-little

Method

In a bowl put all ingredients under salad together.Before serving pour the dressing on top & toss it well.Serve immediately.

Thanks Pavithra for your tips......

Tangerine & Cereal Delight

Yesterday my daughter wanted to eat something while watching TV.It was an odd time didn't know what to give her?Opened my fridge found some ingredients.Just arranged it in a bowl & gave it to her.She liked it so much & finished the whole bowl.I am sure any fussy child will love this .Try it.....

Ingredients

Tangerine-1

(cut the segments into half & remove the seeds)

Kellogg's wheat flakes & strawberry cereal- a hand full

Lite cool whip or whipping cream-3tsp

Cherry for decoration

Raisins-1tsp

Cherry pie filling-2tsp

Method

Take a bowl place the tangerine at the bottom.Top it with some cool whip,on top some pie filling.Put some cereal & raisins on top.Decorate with cherry & cool whip.Serve it immediately.

Potato and Capsicum Masala Fry

Ingredients
Boiled & cubed potato-2

Cubed capsicum-2

Chopped tomato-1 big

Lime juice-1tsp

Ingredients ground to a semi coarse powder

Roasted sesame seeds-1 & 1/2 tsp

Roasted coriander seeds-1tsp

Roasted peanuts-2tsp

Grated coconut-3tsp
Hot curry powder-1/2tsp
(or just chilly powder)

Turmeric powder-1/8tsp

Salt to taste

Ginger & Garlic paste-1/2 tsp

Tempering

Oil-2tsp

Mustard-1tsp

Jeera-1/2 tsp

Curry leaves little

Method

Heat oil & temper it.Fry the capsicum till 3/4th cooked.Add the potato & ground masala,sprinkle very little water.Cover & cook it till dry.Garnish it with coriander leaves.Serve it with rice or roti.

Chilled Avocado Soup

Ingredients

Avocado-1

Salt & pepper to taste

Fat free milk-1 cup

Stock or water-1 cup

(I used 100% fat free,33% less sodium chicken broth)

Green chillies-1/2

Garlic-1/2

Lime juice-1tsp

Method

Blend everything in a blender.Season it with salt & pepper & serve it cold.

Double Beans Kurma

Ingredients ground to a smooth paste

Grated coconut-a hand full

Poppy seeds-1tsp

Ginger & Garlic paste-1tsp

Cinnamon-a small piece

Cloves-3

Cardamom-1

Red chilly powder-1tsp

Coriander powder-1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder-1/4tsp

Fennel seeds-1/2tsp

Salt to taste

Other ingredients

Double beans-2 cups

(soaked over night)

Oil-3tsp

Bay leaf-1

Chopped onion-1/2

Chopped tomato-1

Curry leaves-little

Slit green chillies-2

Method

Heat oil in a pressure cooker add bay leaf,onion,tomato,curry leaves & green chillies,fry till light brown.Add the ground masala & fry a bit.Add the beans,pour enough water for the gravy & cook it till done.Garnish it with coriander leaves.Best served with pulao or roti.

Black Forest Cake

Today is my 550th post.Celebrating it with a great joy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ingredients for the cake
Maida-1/2 cup
Baking powder-1tsp
Unsweetened cocoa powder-1/2 cup
Melted butter-3/4 cup
Eggs-6
Sugar-1 cup
Vanilla essence-1tsp
Salt a pinch
For filling
Cherry pie filling 15 oz-1/2 tin
Cool whip 8 oz-1pck
Vanilla essence-1/2tsp(I didn't use)
Garnish
Fresh or canned cherries,chocolate curls or grated
(I used maraschino cherries)
Syrup
Sugar-1/2 cup
Water-1 cup
Rum/Kirschwasser/Brandy/Whisky-1tbsp
(I used Rum)

(Boil sugar & water together for 2 minutes.Switch off the gas ,cool it & mix in the rum.Keep it aside)
Method

Pre heat oven to 350 deg.Grease a round pan.Sieve maida,salt ,baking powder & cocoa powder & keep it aside.Beat eggs,sugar & essence till fluffy for at least 5 minutes.Add the flour mixture slowly & mix it well.Stir in the melted butter.Now pour it in the greased pan & bake it for 35 minutes or till done.Cool the cake completely before decorating.

Assembling the cake

Cut the cake carefully into half or into three.Prick the cake with a fork.Sprinkle the bottom part with the sugar syrup,spread some pie filling on top.Apply a layer of cool whip on top.Place the second layer on top.Again repeat the process & finish it with the remaining cool whip & decorate it with grated chocolate.Keep it in fridge for at least 30 minutes,cut & serve it cold.

Courtesy:Sangeetha with a slight change........