tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91873138757123259562024-03-12T17:38:46.347-07:00Square MealsA Tale of Pots and Pans!!!Square Mealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12483323775806713865noreply@blogger.comBlogger198125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187313875712325956.post-16152985957451125672015-12-23T22:09:00.002-08:002015-12-23T22:10:20.940-08:00The Original Pancake House: A Review<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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My husband came home from work one day, excited about a
restaurant mentioned by a friend. He said we could go there for dinner and
looked up their website to get an idea of the menu. That’s when we realized
that it was a breakfast place; unlike I-Hop, The Original Pancake House operates
for limited hours only: 7 AM-2 PM from Monday through Saturday and 7 AM-3 PM on
Sundays. </div>
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We had completely forgotten about this place until last
Sunday, when we suddenly decided to go there for a late lunch. Who would expect
a breakfast place to be packed at 2.15 in the afternoon? Well, we were
pleasantly shocked to see almost every table occupied. </div>
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Even though it is a breakfast/brunch restaurant, their menu
has a Lunch/Dinner section with savory crepes. </div>
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<i>We Ordered</i></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crepe with Chicken and Vegetables and a Side of Potato Pancakes</td></tr>
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The potato pancakes were crispy and light and absolutely
delicious. The crepe as is was slightly sweet but with the combination of the
chicken, mushrooms, carrots, and a light sauce, it was sumptuous.
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pecan Waffles</td></tr>
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Lovely, golden brown waffles that were crispy on the edges
and soft as I cut into them. The highlight was the citrus flavored syrup that
brought it all together.
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hot Chocolate</td></tr>
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I love hot chocolate but have been disappointed many a time
with concoctions that are either too diluted or too sweet. The hot chocolate
here was, however, just perfect. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Our Rating: 4 out of 5</span></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">We plan to keep going back to the restaurant to try the remaining items on their menu, so keep a look out for an updated review. </span>
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Find The Original Pancake House near you and enjoy a hearty breakfast, brunch, or lunch, Bon appétit!<span class="MsoHyperlink"></span></div>
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Square Mealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12483323775806713865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187313875712325956.post-67077756840699194982015-11-21T23:04:00.000-08:002015-11-21T23:04:08.702-08:00Coconut Quinoa<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I love coconut rice but since I am trying to avoid too much white rice,
I came up with the alternate version with quinoa. I wasn’t very sure if the
experiment would succeed, but now that I have tasted it I can vouch for the
flavor. It was absolutely delicious and you will not miss the rice, for sure.</div>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g70dzoGqUeY/VlFosgqwh9I/AAAAAAAACrk/hfyvE0YlxGI/s1600/quinoapulav.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g70dzoGqUeY/VlFosgqwh9I/AAAAAAAACrk/hfyvE0YlxGI/s320/quinoapulav.jpg" width="320" /></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Ingredients</b></div>
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¼ cup Quinoa</div>
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¾ cup water or coconut milk </div>
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2-3 tbsps grated coconut</div>
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Salt to taste</div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">For Seasoning</i></div>
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1 tsp Mustard seeds</div>
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½ tsp Urad dal</div>
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1 red chili</div>
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1 tsp oil</div>
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Few curry leaves</div>
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Wash the quinoa and place in a saucepan along with coconut milk or
water. You can also mix part coconut milk with water to make the liquid
lighter. Cooking the quinoa in whole coconut milk make its more flavorful and
creamy</div>
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aside </div>
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Heat oil in a pan, add the mustard seeds, urad dal, red chili, and
curry leaves</div>
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Mix well and add to the cooked quinoa</div>
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Mix well to incorporate and serve hot</div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-80lEUInSGtg/VlFozam6XoI/AAAAAAAACrs/tIQhkysOKgk/s1600/DSCN8732.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-80lEUInSGtg/VlFozam6XoI/AAAAAAAACrs/tIQhkysOKgk/s400/DSCN8732.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
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<br /></div>
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: JA;">For more quinoa recipes, check out <a href="http://squaremeals.blogspot.com/2013/01/quinoa-salad-with-yellow-squash.html">Quinoa
Salad with Yellow Squash</a>, <a href="http://squaremeals.blogspot.com/2015/08/quinoa-pulav.html">Quinoa Pulav</a>,
and <a href="http://squaremeals.blogspot.com/2013/03/indulge-in-healthy-sweet-treat.html">Quinoa
Laddoo</a>. Bon Appètit.</span>
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Square Mealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12483323775806713865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187313875712325956.post-91575696190496563842015-11-07T16:52:00.000-08:002015-11-07T16:52:04.671-08:00Paneer Masala Dosa<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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My husband and I occasionally watch a Malayalam cookery show called
Super Chef that features a restaurant review hosted by a bubbly girl who loves
food, a celebrity cookery segment featuring stars from daily soaps, and a
segment called Food Salad where the host makes simple yet interesting dishes.
Today’s paneer dish is actually an inspiration from one of the Food Salad
segments and was called Fish In and Out. The recipe used plain white flour
dough, filled it with a fish mixture flavored with spices, onions, and garlic,
shaped it to look like a fish, and deep-fried it. I swapped the fish with
paneer and the plain dough with puff pastry and baked it. </div>
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I enjoy making dishes that can be repurposed and if you are like me,
you’ll love this paneer dish. It started off as a filling for paneer puffs and
the left overs were spread onto crispy dosas for dinner a couple of days later.</div>
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<b>Ingredients (Makes 4-5 dosas)</b></div>
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2 cups – Finely chopped paneer </div>
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1 cup – Diced onion</div>
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1 tsp – Chili powder</div>
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½ tsp – Coriander (dhania) powder</div>
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¼ tsp – Turmeric powder</div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1-1<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>½
tbsps. – Oil</div>
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1 tbsp – Lemon juice</div>
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<a href="http://squaremeals.blogspot.com/2011/10/batter-basics.html" target="_blank">Dosa batter</a></div>
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<b>Method</b></div>
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Heat a pan on medium heat</div>
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Add oil to the pan and wait till the oil is warm</div>
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Add the diced onions and the ginger-garlic paste</div>
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Sauté for about 2-3 minutes to remove the raw smell</div>
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Add chili powder, coriander powder, and turmeric powder</div>
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Sauté for 5-6 minutes or until the onions are tender</div>
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Add the finely diced paneer pieces</div>
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Mix well, cover, and cook for 10 minutes</div>
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Add lemon juice, mix again, and remove from the heat</div>
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(At this stage you can use the paneer masala to make puffs or stuffed
parathas)</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">For Dosas</b></div>
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Heat your dosa griddle</div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Tip: Sprinkle some water on it to
see if it is hot. If the water sizzles, then you are all set to make dosas</i></div>
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Grease the griddle with a couple of drops of oil</div>
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Take a ladle full of batter and spread it out in a circular motion, to
make a thin, round crepe</div>
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Once it starts browning on the bottom, place about 2-3 tablespoons of
the filling either in the middle or on one half of the dosa</div>
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Wait for the entire dosa to turn light brown, using a spatula release
the edges, and fold over the filling</div>
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hot with your favorite chutney (The dosas were so yummy that I gobbled them up
without any accompaniments). Bon Appètit.</span><br />
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Square Mealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12483323775806713865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187313875712325956.post-28891882133153391442015-08-28T08:22:00.002-07:002015-08-29T21:53:42.600-07:00Dates Pradhaman and a Delectable Onam<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Let me start by wishing all of you a very Happy
Onam. For the past few years, we have made it a tradition to either call
friends over for Onam or at least distribute payasam. I was looking for a new
payasam to try this year and coincidentally saw part of this recipe on a
Malayalam channel. </div>
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Even though it was an experiment, I was quite sure
that it would turn out delicious (not bragging about my cooking skills…its
truly that simple to make). </div>
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<b>Ingredients</b></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Pitted dates – 2 ½ cups
(approx.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Melted jaggery – 1
– 1 ½ cups (to taste) </span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Ghee/Clarified
butter – 1 tbsp</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Coconut milk – 5
cups</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Water for soaking
the dates and melting the jaggery</span></div>
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<b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">For Garnish</i></b></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Chopped dates – ¼
cup</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Cashew nut
(chopped) – ¼ cup</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Ghee/Clarified
butter – 1 tbsp</span></div>
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<b>Method</b> </div>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QzxPJYAjZOM/Vd_z2Yom5QI/AAAAAAAACoo/rCTzw4kvZ4Q/s1600/IMG_5407.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QzxPJYAjZOM/Vd_z2Yom5QI/AAAAAAAACoo/rCTzw4kvZ4Q/s200/IMG_5407.JPG" width="200" /></a>It is recommended to use a heavy bottomed vessel,
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Chop the dates and make a paste (you could soak
the dates in a little water for about 15-20 minutes for easier grinding). Keep
aside.</div>
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Place a saucepan/vessel on medium heat. Add
jaggery and about a ¼ cup of water and allow it to melt. Leave it on the lowest
heat setting, while you start working on the dates. </div>
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Place the cooker on low heat and add 1-tablespoon
ghee. Add the dates paste and allow it to cook for about 10-12 minutes, while
stirring every 2 minutes or so.</div>
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Add half of the melted jaggery to the dates and
stir well.</div>
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Allow it to cook for about 5 minutes. Taste and
add more jaggery, if required.</div>
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Once the dates and jaggery mixture starts coming
together, reduce the heat and add the coconut milk. (I used the ready-made
variety that comes in a can. If using fresh milk, add the third/most diluted
extract first, cook for about 10 minutes, add the second extract, and cook for
another 5-10 minutes. Finally, add the first or the thickest milk and take it
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Heat a small pan, add 1-tablespoon ghee, and
sauté the cashew nuts until they turn light brown. Turn off the heat and add
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">For more Onam recipes, visit <a href="http://squaremeals.blogspot.com/2011/09/onam-special.html" target="_blank">Onam Special</a> and <a href="http://squaremeals.blogspot.com/2012/09/onam-and-exciting-start-to-long-weekend.html" target="_blank">Onam and an Exciting Start to a Long Weekend</a>.</span></b><br />
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and Delectable Onam!</span></b>
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fiercely? It has been quite hot in my neck of the woods and when the heat goes
up, it is best to indulge in cold, refreshing foods. Be it thirst-quenching
drinks, delectable ice creams, cold soups, or crunchy salads, go forth and enjoy.</div>
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I try to incorporate salads into my diet (occasionally)
and have found that summers are best for experimenting with salads, because
they can be refreshing and satisfying at the same time. So here is my
interpretation of a popular salad found mostly in Thai restaurants: the crunchy
and delicious carrot and papaya salad.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Ingredients
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Grated carrot – 1 cup</div>
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Grated raw papaya – 1 cup</div>
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Finely chopped green chili – 1 tsp</div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Lime juice – 1 tbsp
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Grated ginger – 1
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Honey – 1 tsp or to
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Crushed roasted peanuts – 2
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Method</div>
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Mix together all the ingredients listed under
Salad Dressing. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Add the grated vegetables and green chilies to a
bowl</div>
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Refrigerate the salad for 15-20 minutes or
longer before serving as it taste best when cold. </div>
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Add the crushed peanuts just before serving.
Please note that you can always place the crushed peanuts on the side, when
serving people with food allergies. </div>
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be ideal.</span></b>
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Square Mealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12483323775806713865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187313875712325956.post-6278441935740715442015-08-05T19:36:00.000-07:002015-08-10T23:12:55.216-07:00Quinoa Pulav<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quinoa">Quinoa</a>
is a comparatively recent entrant into my kitchen and I am still trying to find
interesting ways to cook it. Apart from using it as a substitute for white rice,
I tried making batter in combination with oats and urad dal. The idlys were a
bit sticky, but the dosas turned out okay (lesson learned: I need to keep
working on the proportions). One of the successful experiments was this
delicious <a href="http://squaremeals.blogspot.com/2013/03/indulge-in-healthy-sweet-treat.html">laddoo</a>,
which you should try.
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">I am not sure how popular quinoa is in India,
but an uncle of mine mentioned that his friend is cultivating it somewhere near
Mysore. One thing I am sure of though, it is a priced commodity at Rs. 600/Kg. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Ingredients
(<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Serves 2</i>)</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">½ cup – Uncooked quinoa</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">1.25 cups – Water</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">¼ cup – Thinly sliced onion</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">¼ cup – Corn kernels (fresh or frozen)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">¼ cup<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>-
Green peas (fresh or frozen) </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">1-2 pods – Cardamom</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">1, 1” piece – Cinnamon</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">1 – Bay leaf</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">1 small piece – Star anise</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">1 tsp – Oil </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Salt to taste</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Method</b></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Rinse the quinoa and place in a saucepan with water
and salt. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QvRwb5ISG_A/VcGUvQ0Ld6I/AAAAAAAACmM/bVe_I_8J1FA/s1600/quinoapulav.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QvRwb5ISG_A/VcGUvQ0Ld6I/AAAAAAAACmM/bVe_I_8J1FA/s320/quinoapulav.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Bring it to a boil, reduce the heat to medium,
cover, and allow it to simmer for about 10 minutes.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Check to see if any water remains. If there is,
allow it to simmer for a few more minutes.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Once all the water has been absorbed, turn off
the heat, fluff the quinoa with a spoon or fork, cover, and keep aside. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Heat oil in a pan and add all the spices. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Place on medium heat and sauté for a minute.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Add the sliced onions.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Sauté until the onions become tender and
slightly brown.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Add the corn and peas and sauté for 2-3 minutes
or until soft.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Add the cooked quinoa and more salt if required.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Mix well, cover, reduce the heat to the lowest
possible setting, and leave it for 5-6 minutes. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Serve hot with raita or plain curd, papad, and
your favorite pickle.</span></span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-swLAcoVBjBk/VcGSMEbLKmI/AAAAAAAACmA/qd0sD6f4OgE/s1600/DSCN8462.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Aromatic spices and delectable vegetables make this pulav amazing" border="0" height="313" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-swLAcoVBjBk/VcGSMEbLKmI/AAAAAAAACmA/qd0sD6f4OgE/s400/DSCN8462.jpg" title="Quinoa Pulav" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quinoa Pulav with Aromatic Spices and DelectableVegetables</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Note:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Most quinoa recipes call for using double the amount of
water. I have found that using a little extra adds to the texture. Too much
water can be harmful too as you’ll end up with a mushy mess. It could be
different for different types, so please start with double and experiment your
way through larger amounts. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sambar, for those unfamiliar with the term is a
South Indian dish made with vegetables and lentils, flavored with tamarind
extract and spice powders. It is one of the most popular dishes served as an
accompaniment for rice, dosa, idly, and more. Special occasions like weddings
and birthdays are quite incomplete without this delicacy. But the thing about
sambar is that almost every household has their own recipe for it. Some use a powder,
some don’t, some use coconut while some swear against it…you get the drift,
right? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used to rely on a store bought powder too until
a few years ago, when our former neighbor in Chennai offered to make some for
us. Aunty came over and demonstrated the process and I jotted down the
approximate measurements and steps. She made enough to last me for quite a long
time, so I did not bother to try making my own. Finally, when the stocks
started dwindling, I decided to give it a try…and the rest is sambar history.</span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Ingredients (to make about 1 cup)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">1 tsp - </span>Fenugreek seeds
(methi) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">3 </span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"> tbsps - </span>Split Bengal gram
(chana dal </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">1 tbsp - </span>Coriander seeds
(dhania) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">6-10 </span></span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">(depending on taste)</span> - </span>Dried red chilies, preferably the round variety </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Heat a small pan, on medium heat, and add the
fenugreek seeds. Toast until they turn slightly darker and start spluttering.
Remove onto a plate.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add the split Bengal gram to the same pan and
sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until the dal turns a shade darker. Add to the plate.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sauté the dhania for 2 minutes or until they
become crunchy (try pressing them with a spatula and they should crack easily).
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<span style="font-size: large;">Finally, add the red chilies and sauté for 2
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<span style="font-size: large;">Allow them to cool a bit, place in a
blender/mixie, and make a fine powder. Store in an airtight container to
maintain the freshness. You can even put it in the refrigerator, if you will
not be using it too often.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I don’t have exact measurements for the
lentils/tamarind/and other ingredients that go into the sambar, but I’ll
definitely add a sambar recipe soon. Until then, for those
who already know how to use the podi, go ahead and try this one. I am sure
you’ll not go back to store bought ones again. Bon Appètit. </span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><b>Note</b></span><span style="font-size: large;">: I have used long red chilies in this batch and
they work fine too. You can always use lesser chilies in the powder and
compensate by using chili powder when making the actual sambar. </span><br />
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During our July 4th Weekend and Catching Up With
Friends episode, Gomathi had brought this thick, delicious kuzhambu with strong
flavors of pepper, curry leaves, and tamarind. We loved the curry and almost
licked our plates clean. I have called it a curry for lack of a better word. It
can be made slightly runny to be mixed with rice or made thick like a chutney.</div>
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When I tried it for the first time, my husband
took one taste and asked, "Isn't this the kuzhambu Gomathi had made?"
Yaay, I had got it right!" Here's the recipe for all of you to try.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Ingredients</span></b></div>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8im-Ltu2v_8/VLoHWC_T8OI/AAAAAAAACgY/QbgG97n19Vo/s1600/MilaguKuzhambu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8im-Ltu2v_8/VLoHWC_T8OI/AAAAAAAACgY/QbgG97n19Vo/s1600/MilaguKuzhambu.jpg" width="320" /></a>2 tbsps - Urad dal </div>
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2 tbsps - Toor dal </div>
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1-2 tbsps - Whole peppercorns </div>
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2-3 Red chilis </div>
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1 cup (loosely packed) - Curry leave </div>
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1/4 cup + more to taste - Tamarind extract </div>
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1/2-3/4 cup - Water </div>
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2 tbsps - Gingelly oil</div>
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Salt to taste</div>
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<b><span style="color: #cc0000;">For Seasoning</span></b></div>
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1 1/2 tsps - Mustard seeds </div>
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1 - Red chili </div>
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<b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Method</span></b></div>
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Soak the tamarind in hot water for about 10-15
minutes. Squeeze out the pulp and keep aside. </div>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P4zxHBmmMCo/VLoHqE6Dj-I/AAAAAAAACgg/VfwVKN8w48Y/s1600/Milagu1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P4zxHBmmMCo/VLoHqE6Dj-I/AAAAAAAACgg/VfwVKN8w48Y/s1600/Milagu1.jpg" width="320" /></a>Dry roast the red chilis, dals, and pepper until
the dals turn a shade darker and the pepper splutters a bit. Allow it to cool.</div>
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Grind together the roasted mixture, curry
leaves, and salt to make a thick paste. </div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mHb6BtGi6Kc/VLoH29gXZsI/AAAAAAAACgo/Efd-7OorKvg/s1600/IMG_4656.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mHb6BtGi6Kc/VLoH29gXZsI/AAAAAAAACgo/Efd-7OorKvg/s1600/IMG_4656.jpg" width="240" /></a>Heat the gingelly oil in a deep pan or vessel.
Once the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds and the red chili and wait till the
seeds stop spluttering.</div>
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Add the ground mixture and some water, reduce
the heat, and allow it to simmer and thicken. Add more water if you want it to
be in a semi-gravy consistency. </div>
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If not, allow the mixture to thicken more and
remove from the heat. Serve hot with plain rice. You could have this as a side
dish or mixed with hot rice and some gingelly oil or ghee. Either way, this
flavorful kuzhambu will be a sure hit in your home. Bon Appètit. </div>
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Square Mealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12483323775806713865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187313875712325956.post-74979288942973104352014-12-27T22:42:00.002-08:002015-08-16T09:07:54.838-07:00Christmas Baking: Stained Glass Cookies<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The holiday season can be very hectic for most, with parties,
guests, and a lot of cooking and baking to top it all off. It has been quite
similar here too and we have all thoroughly enjoyed the past few days. Christmas
eve was spent baking the <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/868658/stained-glass-sugar-cookies">Stained
Glass Cookies</a> and our <a href="http://squaremeals.blogspot.com/2012/12/our-intoxicated-christmas-cake.html">Intoxicated
Christmas Cake</a>. </div>
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As an ardent follower of Martha Stewart, I am frequently
bombarded with gorgeous desserts, breads, crafts, etc., posted on her page. These
cookies were part of the drool-worthy holiday recipes and were dainty,
colorful, and almost too pretty to eat…yes, almost!</div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Ingredients</b></span> (<span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>26
colored cookies +26 cut outs</i></span>)</div>
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All-purpose flour – 1½ cups and a little more for rolling</div>
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Baking powder – ¼ teaspoon + ⅛ tsp</div>
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Unsalted butter* – ½ cup (1 stick) at room temperature (If
you have salted butter on hand, you can use that too)</div>
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Salt* – ⅛ tsp (If using salted butter, please do not add
more salt to the dough)</div>
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Sugar – ½ + ⅛ cups</div>
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Egg yolks - 2</div>
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Pure vanilla extract – ½ tbsp</div>
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Finely crushed hard candy (Jolly Rancher) in different
colors – ½ cup</div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Method</b></span></div>
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Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt (if
using unsalted butter only).</div>
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Beat the butter and sugar, with an electric mixer on
medium-high speed, until the mixture is light and airy. Add the egg yolks and
vanilla and beat again. This step can be done by hand too, with a whisk. </div>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8AyG4cCmxBA/VKA0C45GE8I/AAAAAAAACfY/BDK44Sj2YIk/s1600/IMG_4507.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8AyG4cCmxBA/VKA0C45GE8I/AAAAAAAACfY/BDK44Sj2YIk/s1600/IMG_4507.jpg" width="240" /></a>Keeping the mixer on low speed, slowly add the flour and
combine well/continue mixing by hand. At this stage you could use a wooden
spoon or spatula. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Once the dough comes together, use your hands to knead it
to make two discs.</div>
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Wrap them in a plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30
minutes.</div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_-J42Kqhgwg/VKA0OunGzLI/AAAAAAAACfg/vVFRXQgA15s/s1600/IMG_4508.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_-J42Kqhgwg/VKA0OunGzLI/AAAAAAAACfg/vVFRXQgA15s/s1600/IMG_4508.jpg" width="150" /></a>After 30 minutes, preheat the oven to 350<sup>o</sup>F,
with the racks placed on the upper and lower thirds. Place one disc between a floured and folded parchment paper and roll it out to ⅛ inch thickness. Put the disc, along with the
parchment paper, into the refrigerator for another 30 minutes. Meanwhile work
with the other disc and return it to the refrigerator. The original recipe calls for Christmas themed cookie
cutters. Fall designs have been used here and you could pick any fancy shape
you like.</div>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jzNukNHuQRM/VKA0YpiuxWI/AAAAAAAACfo/p5YSH7whvoM/s1600/IMG_4514.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jzNukNHuQRM/VKA0YpiuxWI/AAAAAAAACfo/p5YSH7whvoM/s1600/IMG_4514.jpg" width="150" /></a>Cut out the main cookies to about 2-2½ inch
rounds/squares/desired shapes.</div>
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Place the cookies, one inch apart, on the cookie sheets.</div>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5F9T5Codmjs/VKA0gNlszXI/AAAAAAAACfw/bf2G45DoT8g/s1600/IMG_4515.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5F9T5Codmjs/VKA0gNlszXI/AAAAAAAACfw/bf2G45DoT8g/s1600/IMG_4515.jpg" width="150" /></a>Using the smaller shapes (Christmas/Fall/random shapes)
cut out the middles. Bake the cookies for about 8-10 minutes till they are
slightly set, but still light brown. Do remember to rotate the cookie sheets
midway through the baking. The cut out portions can be baked along side the
bigger ones.</div>
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Remove the cookies from the oven and fill the middles with
the crushed candies. Return to the oven and continue baking until the edges
brown a bit and the candy is completely melted. The smaller cookies may be done
by this time, if not they can be returned to the oven too. </div>
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Remove and allow the cookies to cool completely before
storing them in an airtight container. Bon Appètit.</div>
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Square Mealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12483323775806713865noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187313875712325956.post-49652120456414018902014-12-18T13:53:00.000-08:002014-12-18T15:37:49.501-08:00Our Mexican Sojourn<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Let me start by apologizing for the long gap between
posts…the excuse is lame and clichéd, but we have been really very busy. </div>
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My parents and mother-in-law are visiting from India and
we took a trip to Mexico City last month. This trip had been planned almost six
months in advance, and we had allotted seven days for it. On our last day in
Mexico, we realized that a week was not enough for seeing the myriad churches
and other sights. </div>
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The first thing that hit us when we got out of the airport
was that Mexico looked just like any big Indian city…we related it to Chennai
because we are all from there. The roads, the traffic, the incessant honking,
and the drainage odor wafting in the air, all felt very familiar; the only
things unfamiliar were the people and the language. </div>
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We had been forewarned that the city was dangerous in the
nights and that we should be extra cautious when using the public
transportation or local taxis. It could be because of our experience in Indian
buses and trains that we found the trains quite comfortable, except for the
occasional peak time crowd. </div>
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We stayed in a serviced apartment and managed to cook at
least two meals on most days, at other times we ate from local joints. Being a
food enthusiast, I enjoyed all the dishes I ate there and have been planning to
write about them. <br />
This was our first international vacation and we enjoyed every single moment.
Thanks to the Google translate App on my husband’s phone and research done by
my father, we were able to cross the language barrier a bit. </div>
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Our first restaurant experience in the city taught us that
the people there are extremely patient and accommodating, especially to
tourists like us. Another interesting factor that we noticed was that most of
the people there, including servers and vendors, are literate. We would show
them the phone (with the translated queries) and they were able to respond
accordingly. </div>
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Overall, I have only one thing to say, Mexico City and its
nearby locations are worth visiting. The beautiful churches, ancient pyramids,
and castles together make Mexico City and its surrounding areas a tourist’s
paradise.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There were many roadside eateries all over the city. We did not venture to eat from there, because we weren't sure what all was being served</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Appetizers: Tortialla chips and fresh bread</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tomato Soup</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vegetable enchiladas in a spinach cream sauce</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We went to Isckon temple in Mexico city and this was part of the prasadam lunch provided there: Bread and potato stuffed empanadas (tasted like samosas)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Salad</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Maha prasadm: Rice pudding and a berry pie</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fresh papaya juice</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fresh tamarind juice</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vegetable soup</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Main course: rice, greens, and eggplant</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dinner made at home: Curd rice with exotic garnishing, spicy boondi and bhujiya sev with mango pickle</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lunch at La Zanahoria (The Carrot): Steamed vegetables with a spicy salsa</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fresh naranja (orange) juice</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another enchilada, but this one was in a salsa verde sauce. Tasty and lighter than the spinach and cream base</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dessert was from...any guesses? McDonalds...yes you read it right!!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Varieties of bread bought from a bakery right across from our apartment. The breads were light and fluffy, with a nice crust. Another thing we liked was the price, four breads and one sandwich cookie together cost less than $1.50</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This bread had sugar a encrusted outer crust, very yummy!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Soup from a can and fresh bread, not a bad dinner!</td></tr>
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Square Mealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12483323775806713865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187313875712325956.post-33749314680125338342014-11-19T22:13:00.001-08:002015-08-16T09:08:48.243-07:00Tofu Curry<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Are you the type who eats tofu just because
it is healthier than paneer and not because you actually like it? Then here’s a
recipe that you are sure to love. I have tried using tofu as a substitute in
many paneer dishes. Honestly, it does not taste as good as paneer, but it isn’t that bad either.* Look for the baking tip at the bottom. the texture of the tofu changes completely once it has been baked.
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My parents visited the local library and
came back with two Indian cookbooks. My mother has been hooked to one of them, ‘Vegan
Indian Cooking’ by Anupy Singla and has written down almost all the recipes from it. One of them was this tofu curry, which looked so yummy that I had to
make it. I am quite sure that you will love it too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Ingredients</span></b></div>
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Diced onion – 1 </div>
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Chopped ginger – 2 tsps</div>
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Chopped garlic – 2 tsps</div>
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Diced tomato – 1</div>
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Green chilies 1-2</div>
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Yogurt (soy yogurt for a vegan dish) – ½
cup</div>
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Garam masala – 2 tsp</div>
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Dried fenugreek – 1 tsp</div>
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Oil – 2 tbsps</div>
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Asafoetida – ½ tsp</div>
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Cumin seeds – 1 tsp</div>
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Turmeric pd – 1 tsp</div>
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Cinnamon stick<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>- 1 </div>
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Cardamom pods – 2-3</div>
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Cloves – 2</div>
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Red chili pd – to taste </div>
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Water – ½ cup</div>
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14 oz pkg firm tofu (baked and spiced)</div>
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Cilantro for garnish</div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Method</b></span></div>
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Blend together the onion, ginger, garlic,
tomato, and chilies. Transfer the ground mixture to a bowl, add yogurt, salt,
garam masala, fenugreek leaves, and red chili powder. *I did not have fenugreek
leaves at home, so I left it out. </div>
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Heat oil in a pan. Add asafoetida, cumin,
turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves. Cook for about 30 seconds or until
the cumin seeds sizzle.</div>
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Add the yogurt mixture and the water and bring
it to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the mixture
thickens slightly. </div>
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Add the tofu and simmer for another 4-5 minutes,
remove from heat and garnish with cilantro leaves. Serve with rice or rotis.
Bon Appètit. </div>
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*The author had provided a tip, to use baked
tofu for a firmer, drier texture. I did not have enough time to do this step,
so instead of baking the tofu, I broiled it for about 10 minutes. </div>
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Cut the tofu slab into ½ inch thick slices.
Rub one side of the tofu with garam masala, place the slices with the plain
side facing down, and bake in a 350<sup>o</sup>F oven for about 15 minutes or broil on high for 10.
Turn the slices over, rub with garam masala, and return to the oven for another
15/5 (broil) minutes. Remove, cut into small cubes, and use in the curry. Else, cool it
and store in the refrigerator for about a week, or in the freezer for up to two
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Square Mealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12483323775806713865noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187313875712325956.post-68275350901695166802014-11-06T21:48:00.000-08:002015-08-16T09:09:43.077-07:00Strawberry-Lemon Sharbat<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The past month was unusually warm and it really didn’t
start feeling like fall until maybe a week ago. Till then the leaves were quite
confused with the high temperatures and weren’t sure whether to start changing
colors or not. But now there are shades of yellow and red in our area, and it
finally feels like fall.
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I personally like fall, as it is pleasant and beautiful
outside. But if you ask some of my friends, especially those who live in the
colder parts of the nation, I am sure they will unanimously say that they
prefer summer. Anyway, since strawberries are still available in the market,
here’s a refreshing drink that could remind you of the warm summer days. I had
a box of berries that were starting to spoil (doesn't mean that you should wait for the berries to spoil :-)) and it so happened that my mother
came across a recipe for a strawberry-lemon sharbat in one of my cookbooks. So
we decided to make it and the drink was absolutely delicious.</div>
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A sharbat is a
drink prepared from fruit or flower petals and is usually served chilled. A concentrated
sugary syrup is made and diluted with water and ice, to make a cold, refreshing
drink. </div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Ingredients</b></span></div>
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Strawberries – 1 cup (approx.)</div>
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Lemon juice – 1 tbsp or to taste</div>
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Water – 1 cup (approx.)</div>
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Sugar to taste</div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l5_EAKtswYE/VFxclh70KdI/AAAAAAAACY4/2dv0wDm7sF0/s1600/DSC_1074.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l5_EAKtswYE/VFxclh70KdI/AAAAAAAACY4/2dv0wDm7sF0/s1600/DSC_1074.JPG" width="320" /></a><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Method</span></b></div>
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Wash and dice the strawberries. In a saucepan, add the
strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water. Place on low to medium heat, stir,
and allow to simmer for about 15-20 minutes. After the 15-20minutes, the
berries would have cooked down and there will be a clear liquid at the bottom.
Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool for a bit. Using a cloth or
metal strainer, strain the liquid into a container.</div>
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At this point, you can either discard the pulp or return
it to the saucepan to make strawberry jam. </div>
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If you are making the jam, check the sweetness and add
more sugar if required. Place on low heat and allow it to thicken into a
jam-like consistency. Stir occasionally, and once it has reached the desired
consistency, remove from the heat and let it cool. Once cooled, store in an
air-tight container and refrigerate. Bon Appètit. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_fm4qQbOJYI/VFxcwasLg6I/AAAAAAAACZA/UaBtWUR2rFw/s1600/DSC_1076.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Quench yout thirst with this refreshingly sweet and tangy sherbet" border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_fm4qQbOJYI/VFxcwasLg6I/AAAAAAAACZA/UaBtWUR2rFw/s1600/DSC_1076.jpg" title="Strawberry-Lemon Sherbet" width="266" /></a></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><b>Note:</b> Wet the rim if the glasses, dip them in salt and then pour the drink. Sip, turn the glass, sip again, and enjoy the salty, tangy, sweet sharbat. </span><br />
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">This sharbat can also be made with other berries, berry-mix, mangoes, or oranges. </span><br />
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Recipe taken from 'World of the East-Vegetarian Cooking' by Madhur Jafferey </span></div>
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Square Mealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12483323775806713865noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187313875712325956.post-53046361039949135442014-10-31T11:04:00.000-07:002015-08-16T09:10:45.784-07:00Kerala Style Paneer Fry<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I had mentioned in an earlier post that my husband had
boldly accepted the responsibility of suggesting…mind you only suggesting what
to make for dinner. Even though it doesn’t happen everyday, an occasional
suggestion is very welcome. </div>
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I have made this recipe a few times, but had always stuck
to the original ingredients. The recipe calls for soy chunks and the two or
three times I made it, my husband suggested making it with paneer. It just
didn’t happen, until last week. </div>
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I was slightly doubtful about the combination of paneer
and coconut oil but trust me, the combination was simply delicious. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Ingredients <i>(Serves
3-4)</i></span> </b></div>
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Diced paneer – 2 cups</div>
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Chilly powder – 2 tsps (or to taste)</div>
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Pepper powder – 1 tsp (or to taste)</div>
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Crushed ginger – 1 tsp</div>
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Crushed garlic – 1 tsp</div>
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Coriander powder – 2 tsps</div>
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Turmeric powder – ½ tsp</div>
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Garam masala – 1½ tsps</div>
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Chopped onion – 1 cup</div>
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Chopped tomato – ½ cup</div>
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Salt to taste</div>
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Coconut oil – 5-6 tbsps</div>
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Coriander leaves<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></div>
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Curry Leaves<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></div>
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Water</div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Method</b></span></div>
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Chop the paneer into one-inch size pieces and place in a
wide bowl. Pour some hot water on it and leave for about ten minutes, this will
make the paneer soft and more porous. </div>
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Drain the water. Add the pepper powder, chili powder,
ginger, garlic, and salt and marinate for 10-15 minutes or longer, if you start
early (the longer you keep it the better). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Heat oil in a pan and sauté the onions until they turn
light brown. Add the turmeric powder and coriander powder and continue sautéing.
Now add the chopped tomato and cook until it becomes tender. </div>
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Once the onions and tomatoes are well cooked, add the marinated
paneer pieces, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Do not open and stir in between,
the paneer pieces could break. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Remove the lid, and allow all the extra water to
evaporate. Add the curry leaves, garam masala, and more oil. Lower the heat and
allow the paneer to cook well. After about 5-6 minutes, toss the paneer pieces
(you might see brown spots on the bottom, that’s normal). Keep cooking, while
stirring occasionally. Add more oil if required. It took about 25 minutes to get the blackened texture
all on all the pieces. Keep in mind that the paneer may not char as well as the
soy chunks. </div>
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Garnish with the coriander leaves and serve hot with
chapathis, fried rice, or even as an appetizer. </div>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XXnKOZyGfQU/VFPOUCiMM7I/AAAAAAAACYk/u6_gD3L_NxA/s1600/DSC_1060.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Celebrate the marriage of northern and southern flavors in this delicious dish" border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XXnKOZyGfQU/VFPOUCiMM7I/AAAAAAAACYk/u6_gD3L_NxA/s1600/DSC_1060.JPG" title="Kerala Style Paneer Fry" width="400" /></a></div>
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Link to the original recipe: <a href="https://www.cucumbertown.com/soya-chunks-dry-recipe-dish">https://www.cucumbertown.com/soya-chunks-dry-recipe-dish</a></div>
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<span style="color: #e69138;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Note:</b></span> When
serving it as an appetizer, make sure the pieces are slightly bigger, so that
they don’t disintegrate when cooking. </div>
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Square Mealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12483323775806713865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187313875712325956.post-20678751743608450122014-10-17T13:41:00.000-07:002015-08-16T09:11:32.196-07:00Quick and Easy Cheera (Spinach) Ada<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Anyway, day before yesterday, he found another recipe to
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rlo4Z_0Eanw/VEF571B2w3I/AAAAAAAACYA/Kit-PgZhTJk/s1600/IMG_4061.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rlo4Z_0Eanw/VEF571B2w3I/AAAAAAAACYA/Kit-PgZhTJk/s1600/IMG_4061.jpg" width="240" /></a><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Ingredients</b></span></div>
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Raw rice – 1 cup</div>
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Green Gram – ½ cup</div>
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Channa dal (Bengal gram) – ½ cup</div>
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Thuvar dal (Spilt pigeon peas) – ½ cup</div>
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Urad dal (Black gram) – ½ cup</div>
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Red chilies – 5 to 6 (or according to taste)</div>
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Asafoetida powder – a pinch</div>
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Chopped greens (spinach, drumstick leaves etc.) – 1 big
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Coconut bits – 2 tablespoons</div>
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Salt – 1 teaspoon or as per taste</div>
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Oil (gingelly or any cooking oil) – as required</div>
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chutney. You could also try a combination of ghee and jaggery for a slightly
sweeter note.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Note:</span></b> I added whole urad (with the skin) but the original recipe
called for regular urad. It tasted good anyway!</div>
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Here’s the link to the original recipe: <a href="http://www.kamalascorner.com/snacks/keerai-greens-adai.html">http://www.kamalascorner.com/snacks/keerai-greens-adai.html</a></div>
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Square Mealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12483323775806713865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187313875712325956.post-64282478083308011452014-09-11T17:51:00.000-07:002015-08-16T09:12:25.997-07:00Green Apple Pachadi<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We Malayalees have very few festivals when compared to the
rest of the country, and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onam" target="_blank">Onam</a> is one of them. Like any Indian festival
there is always food involved in the celebration and we too had a modest sadhya
(feast) at home, with a couple of friends. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A few tart green apples have been sitting on my kitchen counter for over a week and when
the menu planning for the sadhya was going on, I told my husband that I might make apple pickle instead of the traditional <a href="http://squaremeals.blogspot.com/2011/09/onam-special.html" target="_blank">mango pickle</a>. He
wasn’t too thrilled about the idea because he loves the mango pickle I make. The idea was
in the back of my head when we went shopping, and to his joy, the store had fresh mangoes. With the mango safely in the shopping basket, he happily says, “Why not make both?”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Anyway, on the day of the sadhya, I was contemplating
about making a pachadi with okra when he suggested making it with the apples instead. I thought it was a brilliant idea and the result…an absolutely delicious pachadi, with crunchy apple pieces and a mild pungency of the ground mustard. Here’s what I did.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pHjvHj-5cnY/VBJDEY_sRVI/AAAAAAAACXc/6t_rdifr0Pc/s1600/IMG_3899.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pHjvHj-5cnY/VBJDEY_sRVI/AAAAAAAACXc/6t_rdifr0Pc/s1600/IMG_3899.jpg" width="240" /></a><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Ingredients (serves
4-6)</span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Chopped green apple – ¼ cup</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Grated coconut – 3 tbsps</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mustard seeds – 2 tsps</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Curd – 2 tbsps</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Salt to taste</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Method</b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Grind together the coconut and mustard seeds to make a smooth
paste. Remove into a bowl, add salt, and curd. Mix well to combine. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Add the chopped apples and mix. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Though I served it at room temperature for the sadhya, I realized that it actually tastes better chilled. So you could
make this ahead and enjoy with a sadhya or simply with rotis. Tastes great
either way.
<span style="line-height: 115%;">Bon
Appètit.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jXb6eiy-FTg/VBJDMSD-yPI/AAAAAAAACXk/5ugE0fVODn4/s1600/IMG_3900.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Tangy curd, tart apples, and pungent mustard go together to make a wonderful accompaniment to any meal" border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jXb6eiy-FTg/VBJDMSD-yPI/AAAAAAAACXk/5ugE0fVODn4/s1600/IMG_3900.jpg" title="Green Apple Pachadi" width="300" /></a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Note: </span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Raw mustard has a
slightly pungent taste, which some people may not savor.</span></span></span>
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Square Mealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12483323775806713865noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187313875712325956.post-52248409430932778802014-09-04T10:51:00.002-07:002015-08-16T09:13:13.014-07:00A No Cook, Healthy Breakfast: Chia-Soy Pudding<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Have you been looking for a tasty, yet healthy alternative
to the regular breakfast items like cereal, oats, idly etc? I present to you
the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvia_hispanica">Chia Seeds</a>.
Grown in parts of South America, these seeds can be called a super food. A big
trend among raw food enthusiasts, chia seeds are an excellent source of mega
fatty acids, which are essential for our body. Click <a href="http://www.seedguides.info/chia-seeds/" target="_blank">here</a> to learn more about the health benefits and side effects of chia seeds. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UkDl5yFd-GE/VAikTjapd_I/AAAAAAAACWw/VsjulTbWDG4/s1600/Chia%2Bseeds%2B(3).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UkDl5yFd-GE/VAikTjapd_I/AAAAAAAACWw/VsjulTbWDG4/s1600/Chia%2Bseeds%2B(3).jpeg" width="240" /></a></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">To be honest, the first time I had chia seeds, I wasn't a
big fan. I think it was the gelatinous texture that didn't win my vote. But I
happened to have it for breakfast last week, and loved it. What was more
surprising? My husband loved it too. He was all for having chia seeds for
breakfast everyday and why would I say no? </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">We have been struggling to get out
of the rut of eating typical Indian foods in the morning and this seemed like
the right option. Trust me, I have nothing against idlys and dosas but it is a fact that
our food is loaded with carbs. which is something we should try and avoid
having an excess of. I know that habits
can’t be changed overnight, so maybe we’ll alternate chia seeds and regular
foods for a while before switching over completely.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">The most attractive feature of these seeds is that there is
no cooking involved; all they needs is a little bit of soaking time. The best
thing would be to soak it in water and milk (regular/soy) overnight to enjoy in
the morning. If not, please soak it for at least 45 minutes-an hour before
consumption. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Ingredients (Serves
2)</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jgk0cBIPhNU/VAikam6cRoI/AAAAAAAACW4/Y9MQmdZ2qOw/s1600/Chia%2Bseeds%2B(6).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jgk0cBIPhNU/VAikam6cRoI/AAAAAAAACW4/Y9MQmdZ2qOw/s1600/Chia%2Bseeds%2B(6).jpeg" width="240" /></a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Chia seeds – 3 tbsps</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Water – ½ cup</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Soy milk – ½- ¾ cup</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Fruits of your choice</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LllY321Mjqk/VAimWBhNAzI/AAAAAAAACXM/ZOyRaJYJAR0/s1600/Chia%2Bseeds%2B(7).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LllY321Mjqk/VAimWBhNAzI/AAAAAAAACXM/ZOyRaJYJAR0/s1600/Chia%2Bseeds%2B(7).jpeg" width="150" /></a><span style="color: #cc0000;">Method</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Place the chia seeds in a bowl or large mug, pour water and
milk, and allow to soak overnight or at least for 45 minutes. As the seeds
soak, they expand and form a gelatinous mixture. Meanwhile, chop the fruits and
keep ready. Today I used half a mango, half a plum, and a small apple. You
could of course add whatever is available at home. Nuts can be added for an
extra crunch. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">After 45 minutes, the chia seeds would have expanded and
increased in quantity. Mix in the fruits and enjoy a filling breakfast. Bon Appétit.
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-99ArvvTwDh8/VAikpbLV3NI/AAAAAAAACXA/Igd4iG_GhB8/s1600/DSCN6393.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Enjoy a carb-free, protein-rich breakfast in a bowl or glass" border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-99ArvvTwDh8/VAikpbLV3NI/AAAAAAAACXA/Igd4iG_GhB8/s1600/DSCN6393.JPG" title="Chia-Soy Breakfast Pudding" width="300" /></a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Note: We bought the
chia seeds from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/HealthWorks-Pesticide-Chemical-Seeds-Pounds/dp/B000WV0RW8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409847222&sr=8-1&keywords=chia+seeds">here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Square Mealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12483323775806713865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187313875712325956.post-71861532325262478762014-08-11T11:36:00.001-07:002015-08-16T09:13:51.410-07:00Fruit Popsicles<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Is it just me, or is this year getting over too soon? It
feels like just yesterday when a few of my friends and I were discussing how
beautiful spring was and how welcoming the summer sun was. And now it looks
like fall is at our doorsteps already! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">In order to keep the summer scene going on for a bit
longer, here’s a super simple, absolutely refreshing popsicle. Made with fresh
fruits, fruit juice, and yogurt, I am sure you can’t get a healthier
dessert/snack than this. I saw this recipe on Martha Stewart’s website and fell
in love with its simplicity. The original recipe had white grape juice,
blueberries, kiwis, and peaches. I think the idea was to use any clear juice to
highlight the colors of the fruits you use. I have used a mixed fruit juice, fresh
blueberries, and strawberries. You could use frozen berries too, considering
that the popsicles go back to the freezer to set. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">When I was about to start filling the molds, I had the idea
of making some with yogurt, so here you go; two types of healthy, refreshing
popsicles. These are so simple to make that you could easily get your kids
involved. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><b>Ingredients
(Depending on how many popsicles you make)</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Blueberries</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Strawberries (sliced into long strips)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Orange-banana-pineapple juice</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Yogurt</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Honey</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><b>Method</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sRlbDbNk-PQ/U-kMyqskqJI/AAAAAAAACV0/hMPBbW84mGY/s1600/Fruitpopsicle1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sRlbDbNk-PQ/U-kMyqskqJI/AAAAAAAACV0/hMPBbW84mGY/s1600/Fruitpopsicle1.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Wash the berries, slice the strawberries, and keep aside.
You can cut the fruits to suit the size and shape of your popsicle molds. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sweeten the yogurt with honey and keep aside. I sweetened
it very mildly, but you could make it to suit your taste. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Fill the molds, almost to the brim, with the fruits. I
have two sets of four, so I decided to make four each of the juice and yogurt
versions.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0Eq83FkJhf8/U-kM4wYB_UI/AAAAAAAACV8/WYxeCYg1TbA/s1600/Fruitpopsicle2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0Eq83FkJhf8/U-kM4wYB_UI/AAAAAAAACV8/WYxeCYg1TbA/s1600/Fruitpopsicle2.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Now pour in the juice to fill the molds, making sure it
won’t spill when you put the tops on. Similarly, fill in the yogurt too and
place the tops. Freeze for 6-8 hours.</span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">You might have to run the
molds under the tap to loosen the popsicles. Unmold and bite into a mouthful of
joy! Bon Appètit.</span></span></span><br />
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Square Mealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12483323775806713865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187313875712325956.post-69601281881923530842014-08-01T16:17:00.000-07:002015-08-16T09:14:43.678-07:00Tofu Kofta<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large; text-indent: 0in;">It has been a long
break for me from this forum. There have been many changes in the past year and
a half and my experiments with salt and spice have definitely been on hold.
But, I’m back now and hope to serve you all with yummilicious recipes.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Today’s recipe is a
complete surprise to me. My husband wanted to have kofta and that too with
Tofu. Might not be a strange desire, but the only problem was I had never had this
dish nor have I heard about it before. Nevertheless, I decided to use my
imagination. The result was a pleasant surprise to me. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">To pair with my
delicious koftas, I made vegetable quinoa pulao and at the end of my dinner, I
had empty bowls and a very happy husband:)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Kofta</span></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Tofu
– ½ pound</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Onion
– 1</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Green
Chillies – 5 to 6</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ginger
grated – 1 tsp</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Garlic
- 1 tsp</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Coriander
leaves – ½ cup nicely chopped</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Salt
to taste</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Chilli
powder – 1 tsp</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Turmeric
powder – ½ tsp</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hing
– a pinch</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Chaat
Masala – 1 tsp</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Bread
crumbs – for rolling</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Oil – for frying</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Gravy</span></i></span></span></div>
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– 1 </span></span></div>
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– 2 to 3</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Garlic
– 1 tsp</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Green
Chillies – 2</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Salt
to taste</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Turmeric
powder – ½ tsp</span></span></div>
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Powder – 1 tsp</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Garam
masala – 1 tsp</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Chaat
Masala – ½ tsp</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Amchur
powder – ½ tsp</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Corriander
leaves – ½ a bunch</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: orange;">For the Kofta</span></i></span></span></div>
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your hand into a bowl. Add finely chopped onion, green chillies, ginger, and
garlic to it. Add finely chopped coriander leaves, salt, turmeric powder, hing,
chilli powder, and chaat masala. Mix all the ingredients well with your hand
and make equal sized balls of the mixture. Roll each ball nicely onto the breadcrumbs.
</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Heat oil in a pan
and once it is hot enough for frying, fry the tofu balls until they are golden
brown. Drain the excess oil from the tofu balls in a paper towel and let the
balls cool off.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rwZ-1OU-K14/U9wfn0p7kXI/AAAAAAAACVk/bNjxkq4KzSc/s1600/Tofu+Kofta+and+Quinoa+Pulao.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Delicious and healthy side for rotis, rice, and more" border="0" height="288" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rwZ-1OU-K14/U9wfn0p7kXI/AAAAAAAACVk/bNjxkq4KzSc/s1600/Tofu+Kofta+and+Quinoa+Pulao.jpg" title="Tofu Kofta" width="400" /></a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: orange;">For the gravy</span></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Cut the onions and
tomatoes into cubes or small pieces. Heat a little oil in a pan. Once hot, add
the onions, ginger, garlic, and green chillies. Sauté until translucent and
then add tomatoes and coriander leaves. Add all the spices—salt, chilli powder,
turmeric powder, garam masala, chaat powder, and amchur powder. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Let the mixture boil
for about five minutes and then let it cool down. Once the mixture has cooled
down nicely, grind it in a blender into a fine paste. Add some cashews or
almonds while grinding if the gravy is very thin. </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span>
<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Boil the gravy and
bring down to simmer. Add the tofu koftas into the gravy and allow the gravy to
boil in simmer for about 5 to 7 minutes. Serve hot with quinoa pulao or with
roti. Enjoy your meal.</span></span></div>
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Square Mealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12483323775806713865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187313875712325956.post-57865075964407329492014-07-20T17:56:00.001-07:002015-08-16T09:15:23.562-07:00Upside Down Mango Cake<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I know that it has been a while since Square Meals has
posted anything; please accept our apologies. I have been self diagnosed with a
cook’s block (like the writer’s block) and have not made anything new for a
while. I had baked this cake earlier this month, when our friends had
visited us but did not get around to posting it.</span></span></div>
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</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Upside down cakes sound very fancy and tough to make, but
trust me they are super simple. You can substitute the mangoes with any fruit
of your choice. Head out to the farmer’s market, pick the freshest seasonal
fruit, and get baking. I have had upside down cakes with pineapple, have made
it with <a href="http://squaremeals.blogspot.com/2013/10/upside-down-apple-cake.html" target="_blank">apple</a> and have seen recipes for pear, plum, orange, and cherry cakes. The
possibilities are endless, and it is all up to your choice.</span></span></div>
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</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Ingredients</span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #e69138;"><i>Cake Batter</i></span></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Wheat flour - 1 cup</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Baking powder – 1 tsp</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Salt – ¼ tsp</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Honey – ¼ cup</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Milk – ¾ cup</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Oil - 3 tbsps (I used olive oil)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Nutmeg – a pinch</span></span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">
</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #e69138;"><i>For Upside Down Mangoes</i></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">
</span></span><br />
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mangoes – sliced into long pieces, enough to cover the
bottom of the baking dish</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Light/dark brown sugar – ½- ¾ cup</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Butter – 2-3 tbsps</span></span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Method</b></span></span></span></div>
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</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Preheat the oven to 350 F.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WO64PfhyoSY/U8x1XczVlZI/AAAAAAAACVM/HTuW6gKjtLs/s1600/IMG_3563.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WO64PfhyoSY/U8x1XczVlZI/AAAAAAAACVM/HTuW6gKjtLs/s1600/IMG_3563.jpg" width="240" /></a><span style="color: #e69138;"><i>Mangoes</i></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Heat together the butter and sugar, one low heat. Once the
sugar and butter have melted completely, allow the mixture to simmer for about
3-4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Meanwhile grease your baking dish and keep ready.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Arrange the mango slices on the bottom of the greased
baking dish. Make sure you cover the entire bottom. Take the butter-sugar
mixture and pour over the mangoes.</span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">
</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">In a bowl, mix all the wet ingredients. In a different
bowl, mix the dry ingredients. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix well.
Pour into the prepared baking dish and make sure the batter covers the mango slices well.
Bake for about 25-30 minutes. I would recommend checking after about 20
minutes. If a toothpick or knife comes out clean, then your cake is done. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven and allow
it to cool for 15 minutes. The cake should slide out easily, because the dish
has been greased but you can run a knife around the edges to loosen the cake.
Take the platter onto which you wish to remove the cake, place it on the baking
dish, and carefully turn it around. Bon Appétit.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">There was a time when my mother used to make copious
amounts of ice cream at home and our relatives would flock to our home to
devour it, along with her other specialties. When mangoes were in season, she
would serve vanilla ice cream with diced mangoes. In tribute to that awesome
combination, I served the cake slices with a scoop of ice cream.
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We hope that you all had a lovely July 4<sup>th</sup>
weekend. We did…the whole week was extremely exciting. We got to meet two of
our closest friends in the span of three days. We met one group at our home and
the other at Sequoia National Park. It was a fun reunion. Driving to each
other’s place seemed out of the question and that’s when Gomathi and I decided
to pick a spot that neither of us had seen. The planning began a month in
advance and we booked a cottage, fully equipped with a kitchen and accessories.
So we decided to carry raw materials to cook at least one meal a day. Where is
the fun without food, especially when foodies go on a holiday! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">By the time we were packed for the trip, my husband had a
very genuine doubt, ”Are we going there to eat or to see the place?” We truly had
more food than anything else. But trust me, it was all worth it. When we
finally met, the husbands had a gala time making fun of us, saying that they
were expecting some classic Bollywood style drama…of me calling out to her from
the parking lot and a slow-mo. run to greet each other :-). We are not drama
queens, FYI. </span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">After the meeting and greeting was done, we explored the
park and returned to the cottage by late evening. Dinner comprised a simple
fare of rice, rasam, and chips and we retired for the night. The next morning,
after a hearty breakfast of bread and eggs, we headed back into the park. Our
first destination was Moro Rock, a huge dome shaped rock equipped with a flight
of 400 steps all the way to the top. It was an interesting climb with a narrow
stairway, lots of people going up and down and us huffing and puffing our way
through. By the time we returned to the foot of the rock we were all famished.
A shuttle dropped us off at Wuksachi Lodge, an amazing restaurant inside the
park premises. Even though the food took some time to come out, it was worth
the wait. We had a pesto gratin and caprese for starters, corn chowder, pasta
with marinara, chicken quesadilla, a kid’s meal with mac n cheese, and a vegan
wrap. Everyone was so hungry that we attacked the food as soon as it came and I
was left with only two photos of our lovely lunch. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> We completed the meal with a
subtly flavored honey-lavender ice cream, which was delicious. We did a little
more exploring and returned to the cottage in time for dinner. All the climbing
and walking had made us super tired, but were looking forward to an interesting
dinner. Here’s what we had:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A long weekend is never long enough and our vacation was
nearing its end. The next morning saw all of us lazing for a while. While
sipping on my coffee, I glanced through the kitchen window and realized that we
had had an intruder in the night. The garbage can filled with paper plates and
scraps of food had been left outside and it was now on the floor with
everything strewn about. We also found some paw prints but could not identify
our wild visitor. We cleaned up the space, got ready and finally checked out at
about 11.00. After a quick picnic (thanks to Subway) at a nearby campground, we
were ready to part ways again. We let down out husbands’ expectation of a weepy
Bollywood style goodbye and soon were driving away in opposite directions. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Lots of walking, copious amounts of delicious food and good
old gossip sessions…I say those are pretty good ingredients for an awesome
vacation!!! </span></span></div>
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Square Mealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12483323775806713865noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187313875712325956.post-37884370213416781472014-06-13T08:21:00.001-07:002015-08-16T09:16:41.870-07:00Vazhapoovu Vada (Banana Flower Fritters)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Vazhapoovu is not something you buy every week (especially
because it isn’t available in the Indian grocery store we frequent). Any
guesses as to where this one was bought? No? Well, this was from the
Chinese supermarket chain called Ranch 99. Even though their store stinks of
seafood (I am sorry, but it is quite unbearable), their produce section is
always well stocked and reasonably priced. They also have a decent bakery
section, with interesting varieties of breads.
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Let’s not move away from the star of the day, the banana
flower. We were at the store recently and decided to buy the flower, especially
because my husband’s aunt was here and she offered to make the vadas. When we finally got around to making the vadas, diligently cleaned and chopped the flower
for me. Thanks to her patience, we had some mouth-watering vadas to go with our
evening tea on a lovely Sunday evening. Unfortunately, I did not take pictures
of the cleaning process. So please visit <a href="http://www.sharmispassions.com/2011/10/how-to-clean-vazhaipoo-banana-flower.html">How
to Clean a Banana Flower</a> for more information.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Chana dal (split Bengal gram) – 1 cup</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Finely chopped banana flower – ½ cup</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Finely chopped onion – ½ cup</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Dried red chili – 1 or 2</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Saunf (fennel seeds) – 2 tsps</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Finely chopped ginger – 1 tsp</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Oil for deep-frying + 1 tbsp</span></span></div>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wDfPnIR_O0w/U5sVr8m_AtI/AAAAAAAACRA/_5TFUOzu9j0/s1600/Vada1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wDfPnIR_O0w/U5sVr8m_AtI/AAAAAAAACRA/_5TFUOzu9j0/s1600/Vada1.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Soak the chana dal for at least 2 hours. If you do not have
enough time, soak it in hot water for an hour. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp oil in a small pan. Sauté the onions
and banana flower until the flower is tender, about 5 minutes. Keep aside. Drain the soaked dal and grind into a coarse paste along
with the red chili(s). Add the sautéed banana flower and onion, saunf, ginger,
and salt. Mix well. Heat oil for deep-frying. Depending on the size of vadas you
want to make, take a tablespoon or two of the dal mixture and roll into balls.
Flatten into discs and fry until the vadas darken to a nice deep reddish-brown.
Remove onto a plate lined with tissue paper and allow the excess oil to drain.
Serve hot. Bon Appétit. </span></span></div>
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Square Mealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12483323775806713865noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187313875712325956.post-72919774737439411072014-05-30T13:39:00.000-07:002015-08-16T09:17:33.173-07:00Anniversary Special: Coconut Choco-Chip Cupcakes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0uwTwoViO-E/U4jXmGdpdNI/AAAAAAAACPk/EJrZRhtG290/s1600/IMG_3406.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0uwTwoViO-E/U4jXmGdpdNI/AAAAAAAACPk/EJrZRhtG290/s1600/IMG_3406.jpg" width="240" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">It was our anniversary yesterday and because I
did not have time to buy him anything I decided to do what I do best, bake/cook
something for him. Unfortunately, I had
some left overs that I had to finish so we had all that for lunch and were
planning to go out for dinner…so baking was my only option. He brought me a bunch of gorgeous flowers when he came for lunch and I made him these dainty cupcakes...there ended our gift exchange for the day :-) </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">I had imagined this cupcake in my mind
(inspired by the <a href="http://squaremeals.blogspot.com/2014/04/coconut-chocolate-chip-cookies.html" target="_blank">Coconut-Chocolate Chip Cookies</a>) and decided to go for it because he had liked the flavor combination in the cookie form. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">The result: absolutely delicious little
cupcakes. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">
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<span style="color: #e69138;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>For cupcakes</i></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Wheat
flour - 1 cup</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Baking
powder – 1 tsp</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Salt
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Brown/white
– 3/4 cup</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Milk
– ¾ cup</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Oil
- 3 tbsps (I used canola)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Nutmeg
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Toasted
coconut – ½ cup</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Chocolate
chips – ¼ cup</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Cream cheese – ¼ cup (approx.)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Confectioner’s sugar – to taste</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Coconut flakes for garnish</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">In
a pan set to low-medium heat, toast grated coconut until it turns medium brown.
Stir occasionally to avoid burning. *You can use store bought dried coconut. I
used frozen grated coconut.</span></span></div>
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the dry ingredients in a bowl and keep aside. Mix wet ingredients in a bigger
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into cupcake liners and bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick poked in
comes out clean. *You could of course bake a bigger cake with the batter; I
chose mini cupcakes because they look really cute.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">For best results, use cream cheese at room
temperature. In a bowl, whip together the cream cheese and sugar until you have
a smooth mixture. Slather the cupcakes with the frosting. Sprinkle some toasted
coconut flakes and devour. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Oats is an ingredient that has gained a lot of popularity
over the past few years, especially in India. People who ate only
traditional foods like idlys, dosas etc., made of rice are slowly shifting to
oats. This could be because oats are loaded in dietary fiber and
have cholesterol-lowering properties. But the unfortunate fact is that since
oats is a recent entrant to the Indian food scene, there aren’t many creative
uses for it. </span></span>
</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I love experimenting with recipes and
have tried to make oats more attractive to the palate. Here’s my most recent
attempt.</span></span></div>
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</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The final product was very close to the
very popular rava idly and hence the combination of potato masala (as served in
Bengaluru’s famous MTR restaurant). </span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: #e69138;">Ingredients</span>
(</b><span style="color: #e69138;"><i>Makes 4</i></span><b>)</b></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>For Idlys</i></span></span></span><b> </b></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Oats – 1 cup</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Yogurt – ¼ cup</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Channa dal (split chickpeas) – 1 tbsp</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Dried red chili/chili flakes – 2 or 2
tsps</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Curry leaves</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eno_%28drug%29">Eno fruit salt</a> – ½ tsp</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Oil – 1 tbsp</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Salt to taste</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Water as required</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>For Masala</i></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Big potato (diced) – 1</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Medium sized onion (diced) – 1 </span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Green chilies (finely chopped) – 2
(more if you want it spicy)</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ginger (finely chopped) – 2 tsps</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Turmeric powder – ½ tsp</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mustard seeds – 1 tsp</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Oil – 1 tbsp</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Curry leaves</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Water a required</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Salt to taste</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #e69138;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Method</b></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Idlys</i></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Toast the oats until they turn a shade
darker and give out an aroma. Allow it to cool and then grind into a slightly
coarse powder. Heat oil in a pan and add the channa dal, curry leaves and
chili. Sauté
until the dal turns a shade darker. Add to the powdered oats. </span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">At this point, the mixture can be
stored in the refrigerator/freezer to be used later. </span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">To the oats mixture, add yogurt, salt
and water to make a thick batter. It should be thicker than idly batter. </span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Grease the idly plates and keep ready. When
you are ready to make the idlys, add the Eno fruit salt and pour the batter
into the idly plates. Steam for 10-12 minutes. Remove from the steamer plates
and serve hot with a chutney/potato masala/podi.<i> </i></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>Masala</i></span><b>
</b></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Add the potatoes, onion, chilies, and
ginger along with the turmeric powder, salt and water (enough to cover the mixture)
to a pressure cooker and cook for 3 whistles or for about 15 minutes. You can
do this in a regular vessel too, just cover and allow the vegetables to cook
thoroughly. Take oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. As they start spluttering,
add curry leaves. To this, add the cooked potato-onion mixture and allow to
simmer for 5-10 minutes or until the masala comes together nicely.</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This can be had with pooris, rava
idlys, regular idlys and of course my oats idlys. </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ja6vvQQ80M4/U3-4gEAqFUI/AAAAAAAACPA/bE73dbIutzQ/s1600/DSCN5715.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Healthy breakfast dish that everyone will love" border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ja6vvQQ80M4/U3-4gEAqFUI/AAAAAAAACPA/bE73dbIutzQ/s1600/DSCN5715.JPG" title="Oats Idly" width="400" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For more interesting oats dishes, please visit <a href="http://squaremeals.blogspot.com/2014/03/chatpata-oats.html" target="_blank">Chatpata Oats </a>, <a href="http://squaremeals.blogspot.com/2013/03/oats-dumplings-kozhukatta.html" target="_blank">Oats Dumplings (Kozhukatta)</a>, <a href="http://squaremeals.blogspot.com/2011/12/my-experiments-with-granola.html" target="_blank">My Experiments with Granola</a>, <a href="http://squaremeals.blogspot.com/2013/01/pongal-special.html" target="_blank">Oats Chakkara Pongal</a>.</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A few weeks ago, I chanced upon a cookery show on Asianet (a
Malayalam channel) and the host was starting to make papaya payasam. Until
then, I had not heard the words papaya and payasam together so I was intrigued.</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The process seemed simple enough and I decided to try
it. But I didn’t make it for a few weeks…even though there was a papaya sitting
on my counter, waiting to be cut. The thing is, if I make anything sweet, and
my husband doesn’t care for it much, I end up having the leftovers. To avoid
that, I waited for an opportune moment and finally made it when a cousin
visited us for dinner. </span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The payasam was an absolute hit and received a thumbs-up
from both the tasters. My cousin had a hard time figuring out what the payasam was made of, he guessed and guessed and finally gave up!!!</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #e69138;"><b>Ingredients</b></span>
</span></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cooked papaya – 1 ¼ cups (approx.)</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Melted jaggery – ¾ -1 cup (to taste)</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Coconut milk – 1-1 ¼ cups</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cardamom powder – a pinch</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ghee – 2 tsps</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Raisins and almonds/cashews for garnish</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Water for cooking the papaya and melting jaggery</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #e69138;"><b>Method</b></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UELiPDDAGeI/U3gAJQupEXI/AAAAAAAACOc/QoOGJser8vc/s1600/Papaya+payasam.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UELiPDDAGeI/U3gAJQupEXI/AAAAAAAACOc/QoOGJser8vc/s1600/Papaya+payasam.jpg" width="266" /></a>Deseed and dice a ripe papaya into chunks. Place the papaya
in a small saucepan, pour enough water to submerge the pieces, cover and cook
until mushy. At this point, you can either transfer the cooked pulp to a
blender to make a smooth paste or whisk it to a slightly lumpy consistency. I
thought it would be better to leave some lumps, so I did not blend it. In the same saucepan, melt jaggery with a little bit of
water. Once it has completely melted, add the papaya pulp and mix well. Allow
it to heat through, on medium-low heat for about 10 minutes. Slowly add the
coconut milk and mix well. Technically, the recipe calls for the first, second
and third milks extracted from a coconut. I had just one kind…the kind that
comes from a can :-). Reduce
the heat to low and allow it to sit for about 10 minutes more. Add the cardamom
powder. </span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">*If you are using freshly extracted coconut milk, pour the
third (most diluted) version first, then the second and finally the first. The
payasam should not be cooked too long after the addition of the thickest milk. </span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Heat the ghee in a small pan placed on low heat. Add the
nuts first. As they start toasting, add the raisins and sauté for a couple of
minutes. Once they plump up, remove and pour onto the payasam. Serve warm or
cold, tastes divine either way. Bon Appétit. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hD4qYLtFkWo/U3gAYGlKkQI/AAAAAAAACOk/eE-tYEz-LmU/s1600/DSCN5672.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Creamy and rich payasam to satiate any serious sweettooth." border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hD4qYLtFkWo/U3gAYGlKkQI/AAAAAAAACOk/eE-tYEz-LmU/s1600/DSCN5672.JPG" title="Papaya Payasam" width="400" /></a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
<b>Note:
</b>*To extract fresh coconut milk, you’ll need lots
of grated coconut, hot water, regular water, and a blender/mixie. Pour a little
hot water onto the coconut and squeeze away. The thick white extract you get is
the first milk. Now put the coconut into a blender jar, add some more water and
grind until it’s a fine paste. Add some more water and squeeze out the extract.
This is the second milk. Do this once more and you have the third milk.
</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Almost every family has a few fussy eaters...both children and adults. And I have
found that many of them do not recognize the flavor of a particular vegetable
when it is served under disguise: as a soup or as a stuffing in parathas. Even
though a vegetable may not taste appealing on its own, once it gets hidden in a paratha, it magically becomes delicious. Also, when you think of parathas
you automatically think of aaloo (potato), gobi (cauliflower),
and paneer (cottage cheese) parathas that are commonly available in most Indian
restaurants. You need to think outside the box to come up with paratha fillings
of your own, in order to make your families eat their veggies. So the vegetable getting a makeover today is the bottle gourd or opo squash,
as it is known in the US of A.
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Ingredients</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><i>For Chappathi Dough</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Aata (whole wheat flour) – 1 ½ cups (approx.)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Water – ¾ cup (approx.)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Salt – ½ tsp</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><i>For Stuffing</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Grated squash – 1 heaped cup</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Salt – 1 tsp+to taste</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Chili powder – ½ tsp</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Turmeic powder – a pinch</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ajwain (carom seeds) – a pinch (optional)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Method</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Cut the squash and remove the core (seeds and soft flesh). </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iTVXBIhRulc/U1mFMe_5haI/AAAAAAAACN0/ltRWrtZqdpw/s1600/Lauki+paratha+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iTVXBIhRulc/U1mFMe_5haI/AAAAAAAACN0/ltRWrtZqdpw/s1600/Lauki+paratha+1.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Grate the squash, sprinkle a teaspoon of salt on it and keep aside for about 10
minutes. This helps extract all the excess water from the vegetable.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Heat a pan on medium heat. Squeeze out all the water
from the squash and add to the pan. Do not throw the water away. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Stir in the chili powder, turmeric, ajwain
and the required amount of salt and allow it to cook for about 4-5 minutes or
until dry. Remove from the heat and
keep ready.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Knead together the flour and salt while adding water little
by little. Here’s a tip: use the water extracted from the squash so that you
don’t waste its nutrients. Make sure the dough is neither too sticky nor too
dry. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Before you start rolling out the parathas, remember to heat
your griddle on medium heat and keep it ready. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Roll the dough into balls of the same size. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CzR9-dYeEyU/U1mF7q74lgI/AAAAAAAACN8/017PIOnIvVo/s1600/Lauki+paratha+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CzR9-dYeEyU/U1mF7q74lgI/AAAAAAAACN8/017PIOnIvVo/s1600/Lauki+paratha+2.jpg" width="212" /></a>While using a little bit of flour for dusting, roll the ball
into a small disc. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hold the disc like a cup, between your thumb and index
finger, fill about a tablespoon of stuffing, bring the edges together and seal.
Dust with more flour and roll out into parathas of desired size. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Cook the parathas on the hot griddle until they are cooked
through and get a few black spots on the surface. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Remove from the griddle and serve hot with a simple onion
raita and pickle. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">For a richer taste, add a dash of ghee or butter on the hot
paratha and enjoy. Bon Appétit. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NxfECb3VOyw/U1mGkbFp7GI/AAAAAAAACOM/Zv-WE6UJJ-Q/s1600/DSCN5653.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Indulge in a healthy bread, stuffed with squash for added flavor" border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NxfECb3VOyw/U1mGkbFp7GI/AAAAAAAACOM/Zv-WE6UJJ-Q/s1600/DSCN5653.JPG" title="Stuffed Parathas with Opo Squash" width="400" /></a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Note:</b> Please remember to squeeze out the water from the
squash before making the dough…else you will have to drink it up…like I did. No
regrets though, it was yummy. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"> For another interesting recipe made with bottle gourd, visit <a href="http://squaremeals.blogspot.com/2013/08/bottle-gourd-lauki-raitha.html" target="_blank">Bottle Gourd (Lauki) Raitha</a>,<a href="http://squaremeals.blogspot.com/2014/01/bottle-gourd-and-carrot-kofta-curry.html" target="_blank"> Bottle Gourd and Carrot Kofta Curry. </a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">For more paratha varieties, visit</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Muli Paratha, Palak Paneer Stuffed Paratha, <a href="http://squaremeals.blogspot.com/2011/10/methi-paratha-and-bell-peppers-soya.html" target="_blank">Methi Paratha and Bell Peppers & Soya Sabzi </a></span></span></div>
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