Vrat Siddu With Walnut Chutney#AlphabetChallenge

Siddu is a traditional, stuffed steamed bread from the State of Himachal Pradesh, India. It's made from wheat flour dough, then rolled into thick circles, stuffed and steamed. I have made this for vrat/fasting so used bhagar/sama rice flour ( Barnyard Millet Flour). 

Ingredients
For The Siddu Outer Covering
150 Grams Bhagar/Sama Rice Flour
1 Teaspoon Ghee
¼ Teaspoon Sendhav Namak
For The Walnut Chutney
8 -10 Walnuts
3 Green Chillies
½ Cup Fresh Yogurt
Salt To Taste
For The Filling
2 - 3 Medium Potatoes - boiled & mashed
½ Teaspoon Sendhav Namak
¼ Teaspoon Black pepper
½ Teaspoon Grated Ginger - 1/2 tsp, grated
¼ Teaspoon Crushed Green Chilly
2 Tablespoons Chopped Coriander Leaves
1 Teaspoon Lime Juice
For Frying/Tadka
1 Tablespoon Desi Ghee
½ Teaspoon Cumin Seeds
1 Teaspoon Lime Juice
A Pinch Sendhav Namak
A Pinch Black Pepper powder
1 Tablespoon Finely Chopped Coriander Leaves
Method
For The Outer Covering

In a pot / kadai add 400ml water, salt & ghee mix well then add the sama rice flour, mix till it form a smooth batter. Then cook on low flame. With this method it require a little effort to knead. If your batter is still wet then spread it a plate and microwave for 2 minutes to dry it a little, then knead to a smooth soft dough. Cover and keep this aside, till we make the filling & Walnut Chutney
To Make The Walnut Chutney

Soak the walnuts in some little water for some time to soften them. Grind the soaked walnuts and green chillies with some salt to a fine paste. Add yogurt into a bowl and whisk well. Then add the walnut green chilli paste to the yoghurt, mix well and refrigerate till the Siddu's are ready to serve.
For The Filling

Heat desi ghee in a pan add the crushed green chilly, ginger and sauté for a minute, then add the mashed potato and mix well, add rest of the ingredients and give it a good mix. Filling is ready, let this cool.
To Make The Siddu

Make lemon sized balls of the dough. 

Place one ball on a lightly oiled plastic sheet/parchment paper. Roll out to a small disc / circle with hand or keep the ball between 2 sheets and roll with the chapatti/puri press. 

Use a cutter to cut it into a small circle. 

Place 2 tablespoons of the filling.

Gently fold it into as show in the above pic. and press the edges to seal it. 

Make all the Siddu's like wise. 

Steam the Siddu in a lightly greased steamer for 15 minutes. 

Insert a knife to check if the siddus are cooked( the knife should come out clean).
For Frying/Tadka

Heat desi ghee in a non stick broad pan, add the cumin seeds when they start to brown sprinkle a pinch salt, pepper and coriander leaves, mix well, then arrange the Siddu's on the pan When just start to change color at the bottom change sides and fry for a minute only. Switch of the flame.

Sprinkle lemon juice and serve with Walnut Chutney & Yogurt.

Labels: Alphabet Challenge, Steamed, Breads, Vrat, Walnuts, Chutney, Boiled Potato, Healthy, Indian

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Venezuelan Pollo Mechado (Shredded Chicken) - Keto#EatTheWorld

This is a luscious shredded chicken accented with garlic, bell pepper, tomato, the chicken is moist and taste delicious. This actually like a chilly fry / stir fry. Perfect for sandwiches, make a great keto meal.
Ingredients
500 Grams Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Medium Onion - thinly sliced
1 Green Or Red Bell Pepper - chopped
3 Cloves Garlic - minced
1½ Tablespoon Lime Juice
½ Teaspoon Salt & Pepper or to taste
1 Large Tomato - chopped
2 Tablespoon Freshly Chopped Coriander Leaves
2 - 3 Tablespoons Chicken Stock
Method 

Bring a pot of water to a boil; add chicken and cook until no longer pink in the center, 10 - 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to a work surface and cool until easily handled.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium flame, cook and stir onion till they are translucent. Add bell pepper, cook and stir until onion and pepper are softened. Add garlic, cook and stir until fragrant, for a minute or two. Cover skillet and cook onion mixture until slightly browned.

Shred chicken using your hands and sprinkle into the onion mixture along with the chicken stock ( the stock will keep the chicken moist and not dry it out). Add lime juice season with salt. Stir chicken mixture cover and cook, until heated through and flavors have blended, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix coriander leaves and tomatoes into chicken mixture; cook and stir until tomatoes start to break down, 7 to 10 minutes. 

Ready, garnish with coriander leaves!! This is traditionally served with arepas.

Labels: Chicken, Keto, Low Carb, Healthy, International Cuisine, Venezuela,Eat the World

Check out all the wonderful Andorrian recipes prepared by fellow Eat the World members. Find out how to join Eat the World here and have fun exploring a country a month in the kitchen with us!
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Kondakadalai Sundal/Chickpeas Sundal#AlphabetChallenge

Sundal is a healthy and nutritious evening snack or salad with legumes. There are many types of  and variations of sundals prepared with different legumes.  This is a chickpea sundal also know as Kondakadlai Sundal. 

We had this as a salad for healthy dinner,  it's filling that it makes you feel full and reduces hunger pangs, also reduces the urge to have any unhealthy snacks, its simple, healthy and yum too. Lets make the sundal. 

Ingredients
1 Cup Dried Chickpeas/ Garbanzo beans/ Kondakadalai
1/3 Cup Freshly Grated Coconut
A Sprig Curry leaves
3 Dry Red chillies
1 Teaspoon Mustard seeds
A pinch of Asafoetida
¼ Teaspoon Salt
1 Tablespoon Oil

Method 

Soak chickpeas/kondakadalai for about 6 - 8 hours or overnight. Drain the water that they were soaked in and rinse them in fresh water.
Pressure cook the these in 2 -3 cups of water and ½ a teaspoon of salt till done. When done and the pressure has cooled down completely then drain the chickpeas in a strainer.  

Heat oil a pan or wok oil, add mustard seeds and let it splutter. Then add curry leaves, asafoetida, dry red chillies, sauté for a few seconds. Add the grated coconut and again saute for a second, add the chickpeas and salt, toss them till they are well mixed in the seasoning. Take off flame.
Serve and enjoy a healthy and delicious meal!!

Labels: Lentils, Chickpea, Salads, South Indian, Healthy, Alphabet Challenge

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Vegan & Gluten Free Thai Tofu Red Curry#SundayFunday

This tofu curry is so delicious, quick and easy.  Add more curry paste if you want it spicy.  This had just the right amount of spice.

Ingredients

250 Grams Tofu - cut into big pieces

250 Grams Broccoli - cut into florets
100 Grams French beans - cut into long sticks
100 Grams Carrot - cut into long stcks
1 Small Green Capsicum - cut into big pieces
1 Small Red Capsicum - cut into big pieces
1 Small Yellow Capsicum - cut into big pieces
4 Small Shallots / Baby Red Onions - cut into two
5 -6 Kaffir Lime Leaves - chiffonade cut
5 -6 Basil leaves - torn
1 Teaspoon Palm Sugar
Salt to Taste
1 Can (400 ML) Coconut Milk
3  Tablespoons Vegetarain Thai Red Curry Paste
1 Teaspoon Heaped Corn Flour Slurry

3 Tablespoons Oil

Method

In oil in a deep pan or kadai, add the curry paste, beans, onion, broccoli and carrot, saute till the veggies are well coated with the paste for 3 minutes.  Then add 1 cup water and cover  with a lid, cook on medium low flame till the  veggies are cooked.  

When the veggies are cooked open the lid, add salt to taste and sugar, give it a quick stir, add the kaffir lime chiffonade and the basil leaves, stir again,  add the coconut milk , tofu and colored capsicums, bring it to a rolling boil stirring continuously.  Reduce the flame and check for gravy consistency.  Add more water if necessary, cover and cook for 2 minutes.  Then open the lid, add the cornflour slurry and stir it, let it cook so that it thickens the gravy a little.  Take off flame and serve hot with steamed noodles or rice.  

We enjoyed with steamed rice.  

Labels : Thailand, Thai,  Red Curry Paste, Tofu, Vegan, Gluten free, Healthy, Main course, Sunday Funday 

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Vegan Strawberry Dream Cake - No Bake#SundayFunday

This is one dessert that is so easy to make. I have used virgin coconut oil to make this dream cake and this is an excellent choice of fat for vegans.

Made this for my vegan daughter and her vegan friends. This is delicious cake, made it twice the second time I made a small one for two. 

The first time I made,  it, was hot summer here and  did not refrigerate it overnight.  So after some time the top layer started to melt, so un mould it again refrigerate it till you are ready to serve. Do not remove it early and keep it on the dining table like I did it. 

This dream cake, you must freeze for 3 hours then refrigerate it overnight then only serve it.
Serves 5 - 6
Ingredients
For the Crust
1 Cup Almonds - coarsely minced
200 Grams Medjool Dates or any good quality dates
¼ Teaspoon Sea Salt

For the Filling 

1½ Cups Cashewnuts
2 Tablespoons Lemon juice
Few Drops of Strawberry essence
1/3 Cup Virgin Coconut oil
1/3 Cup Sugar
1 Cup Chopped Strawberries + 1 Tablespoon Sugar

Method

In a saucepan heat boil 2 to 3 cups of water. When the water comes to a boil, add the cashewnuts and take one boil, take off flame let is sit in this water for 5 minutes, Then drain the cashewnuts and rinse them in fresh water well. Soak them fresh warm water overnight or for 5 - 6 hours at least.

For The Crust

Place almonds and dates in a a blender with sea salt and pulse to chop until they are finely grounds. Take a tablespoon of the prepared date mixture for the crust and roll it in your hands. If it holds together, the crust is perfect. Take out crust mixture in a 6 to 7” spring-form pan and press firmly, making sure that the edges are well packed and that the base is relatively even throughout. Rinse the blender well.

In the same blender, add the cashewnuts, coconut oil, sugar,lemon juice. Blend to make smooth paste. Add the essence and pulse it twice.

Pour about 2/3 ( I eyeballed it) of the mixture out onto the crust and smooth with a spatula, cling wrap the pan. Place in freezer until solid or for 15 to 20 minutes. 

In the remaining paste add the strawberries and the tablespoon of sugar, 

blend until smooth. 

Pour onto the chilled layer. Again cling wrap it and place in freezer until solid.

To Serve

Run a smooth, sharp knife under hot water and un mould it, cut into slices and again refrigerate till ready to serve. Serve with fresh strawberries. 

This is a rich dessert and delicious.

This one piece that remained for me which I kept overnight in the refrigerator.  See how well it is set.

Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

Labels : No Bake Desserts, Strawberry, Cashewnuts, Almond, Dates, Coconut Oil, Vegan, Sweets & Desserts, Healthy, Sunday Funday

For Sunday Funday we are sharing Strawberry Recipes

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• Strawberry Butter from Making Miracles
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• Vegan Strawberry Dream Cake - No Bake from Sneha’s Recipe
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Energy High Protein Shake#SundayFunday

My son in law prefers a Energy High Protein Shake when he comes back from his running or hiking. So this my to go recipe for him whenever he stays with us. This shake will make you feel full and satisfied for longer.

Serves One
Ingredients
5 Almonds
2 Whole Walnuts
5 Cashewnuts
200 Ml Unsweetened Almond Milk
1 Teaspoon Heaped Chia seeds
2 Cubes Sugar Free Dark Chocolate
5 Dates
1 Tablespoon Heaped Sugar Free Creamy Peanut Butter
Crushed Pistachios For Garnish
Method

Blend all ingredients well and serve garnished with crushed pistachios. Enjoy!!
Labels: Juices, Healthy, Almond, Cashewnuts, Dates, Vegan, Gluten free, Sugar Free, Sunday Funday

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• A Day in the Life on the Farm: Copycat Panera Thai Chicken Salad 
• Sneha's Recipe: Energy High Protein Shake 
• Culinary Cam: Gató de Almendras Mallorquín 
• A Messy Kitchen: Grain Free Almond Flour Cinnamon Pancakes 
• Making Miracles: Lemon Almond Muffins 
• Food Lust People Love: Smoky Spicy Roasted Almonds

Creamy Avocado & Egg Salad - Keto#SundayFunday

Creamy Avocado & Egg Salad is a healthy, protein-packed, and low-carb alternative to traditional egg salad. This is my to go salad meal which have for my lunch, especially carry it whenever I, attend a first Saturday retreat. I love this salad, it's filling and satisfying.
Ingredients 
2 Hard Boiled Eggs 
1 Large Hass Avocado 
1 Small Carrot - finely chopped
1 Medium Onion - finely chopped 
1 Medium Cucumber -finely chopped 
1 Tomato - chopped 
1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 
Salt & Pepper to taste 
2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise 
2 Tablespoon Fresh Cream 
1 Teaspoon Sriracha Sauce 
Chopped Coriander Leaves - for garnishing
Method

Cut the eggs into large pieces, reserve 2 wedges for garnishing.
Mash the avocado lightly, there should be few chunks in it.
In a small bowl add the olive oil, mayonnaise, fresh cream Sriracha sauce, salt and pepper to taste mix it well, keep aside.
In a large bowl, add the chopped veggies, egg and avocado, toss to combine. Add the mayo mix and lightly mix it. Place it into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander leaves.

Enjoy!! This is a perfect filling keto meal. 
Labels: Keto, Low Carb, Avocado, Egg, Cucumber, Mayonnaise, Fresh Cream, Sriracha Sauce, Carrot, Tomato, Healthy, Main course, Sunday Funday

For Sunday Funday we are celebrating National Avocado Month. Check the recipes using Avocado!

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