Ginger Almond & Poppy Seeds Vadi#SundayFunday

This Ginger Vadi / Alepak is popular in Maharashtra made during winter as a nutritious candy treat that aids in digestion and helps fight cold and cough. These turned so delicious and everyone loved it. These will last for 3 - 4 weeks on the pantry shelf.
Cup Measurement = 250Ml
Ingredients 
100 Grams Cleaned & Peeled Ginger - chopped
¼ Cup Poppy seeds
½ Cup Almonds
250Ml Milk
1 Tablespoon Desi Ghee
Granulated Sugar - see method
Pinch Of Salt
Method 

Granulated Sugar is measured after grinding.
Soak the almonds and poppy seeds separately in hot water for 6 hours
Then strain the poppy seeds with a fine mesh strainer
Peel the almonds and grind the poppy seeds & almonds together with little milk to form a fine paste
Grind the ginger without adding any liquid to a fine paste. Remove this into a cup how much is the ginger double the quantity granulated sugar.
Grind the poppy seeds & almonds in milk to a fine paste. Remove into same cup. How much is this quantity equal amount granulated sugar.
Wash the blender jar in the remaining milk.

In a heavy bottom pan add a tablespoon ghee add the ground ginger and poppy almond paste sauté for a minute or two on low flame. The ginger will start to release an aroma. 

Then add the sugar and washed mixer jar with milk , a pinch of salt. 

Stir continuously on low flame.

When it stars to leave the bottom of the pan and starts to form a ball in the center.
Test take a bowl of water add a teaspoon of the mixture when it forms a soft ball then it's ready.

Remove into a greased tray and flatten it evenly with a greased butter paper. When still hot cut the vadi into shape you want. 

Then let is cool for at least an hour then cut on the lines and Enjoy!!

Labels: Ginger, Poppy seeds, Almond, Sugar, Vadi, Sunday Funday, Root Vegetables, Candy

For Sunday Funday we are sharing recipes made with "Root Vegetables"
Mildly Indian: Alu kangmet |Manipuri potato mash

Mayuri's Jikoni : Arbi Ka Paratha

Cook With Renu: Beetroot Paneer Rice With Leftover Rice (Easy Lunchbox Recipe) 

Food Lust People Love: Chantenay Carrot Ginger Soup

Sneha's Recipe: Ginger Almond & Poppy Seed Vadi

Karen's Kitchen Stories: Parsnip and Leek Soup with Cumin and Mustard Seeds 

Amy's Cooking Adventures: Roasted Beet Galette

Sid's Sea Palm Cooking: Roasties 

Making Miracles: Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie  

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

For Sunday Funday we are sharing recipes with "Almonds"

• Mayuri's Jikoni : Almond Date Balls 
• Sid's Sea Palm Cooking: Banana Pancakes 
• Sizzling Tastebuds: Basil Almond Pesto 
• Karen's Kitchen Stories: Chinese Almond Cookies 
• 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

Punjabi Style Chitra Rajma Masala With Homemade Rajma Masala#SundayFunday

Chitra Rajma is called Pinto Beans in English. These kidney beans are so creamy delicious naturally when cooked! There is a certain creaminess that comes from making this bean from its dried form which means you really don't need to add that much cooking oil when preparing it. This is real comfort food, can be had with steamed rice, roti or crusty bread. Perfect for lunch or dinner. My daughter and her hubby loves kidney beans in any form and this Homemade Rajma Masala elevates this dish to the next level. Chitra Rajma cooks also very quickly.

Cup Measurement = 200Ml
Ingredients
To Cook The Rajma In Pressure Cooker
1½ Cup Dried Chitra Rajma
1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds
2 Bay Leaves
2 Brown Cardamoms
1 Teaspoon Salt or to taste
1 Teaspoon Kashmiri Chilly Powder
1 Teaspoon Oil
For The Gravy
½ Teaspoon Cumin Seeds
A Pinch Asafoetida
1 Teaspoon Finely Chopped Garlic
2 Medium Onions - finely chopped
1 Teaspoon Heaped Ginger Garlic Paste
4 Medium Tomatoes - blended
2 - 3 Green Chillies - finely chopped
1 Teaspoon Coriander powder 
½ Teaspoon Cumin powder
½ Teaspoon Turmeric powder
1 Teaspoon Kashmiri Chilly powder
3 Tablespoons Oil
1 Teaspoon Homemade Rajma Masala
1 Teaspoon Desi Ghee
3 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Coriander leaves
For The Homemade Rajma Masala Powder

Makes 475 grams
Ingredients
120 Grams Coriander seeds
70 Grams Cumin seeds
60 Grams Whole Red Chillies
35 Grams Dry Ginger powder
15 Grams Bay Leaves
25 Grams Black Cardamoms
5 Grams Cloves
1 Nutmeg -  broken
70 Grams Dry Pomegranate seeds
50 Grams Amchur powder / Dry Mango powder
Method
For The Homemade Rajma Masala Powder

Dry roast each ingredient separately. Except the ginger and amchur powder. Cool it  then grind all the roasted ingredients together except the ginger and amchur powder. When all ingredients are finely powdered, add the ginger and amchur powder and mix well store in a air tight container. To preserve the color and flavor, store this in the refrigerator.
For Cooking The Rajma

Wash and soak the rajma for at least 7 hours. Then again wash it well. Place this in the pressure cooker with water enough to cover the rajma and all the given ingredients. Cook on medium high flame for one whistle then reduce the flame to low and cook it for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes switch off the flame and let the pressure get released naturally.
For The Gravy

In large kadai/pan heat oil, add the cumin seeds when they start to brown add the asafoetida, then the garlic and sauté till it starts to brown. Now add the onion and fry till it turns golden, the add the ginger garlic paste and sauté till the raw aroma vanishes. Add the blended tomatoes and cook for a 2 minutes then add coriander, chilly, turmeric , cumin powder, homemade rajma masala and salt to taste. Sauté till oil surfaces then add 2 big spoons of the cooked rajma and mash it well so that we get a thick gravy and sauté for a 2 minutes. Now add the remaining cooked rajma and sauté for 2 minutes. Check for gravy consistency if needed add more hot water accordingly to make a nice thick gravy. Cover and cook for 10 minutes on low flame stirring in between. When cooked then add the desi ghee and switch off the flame mix well. Garnish with coriander leaves. 

Enjoy with rice, we enjoyed this with Jeera Rice
Labels: Pinto Beans, Rajma, Kidney Beans, Homemade, Masala, Vegetarian, Gluten free, Indian, Main course, Sunday Funday 

For Sunday Funday we are sharing recipes with "Dried Beans"

Check all the other recipes below

• Black-eyed Peas with Bacon from Food Lust People Love
• Instant Pot Mexican Pinto Beans from Making Miracles
• Instant Pot 13 Bean Soup with Ham from A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Indian Style Bean Salad from Mayuri's Jikoni
• Meatless Shepherd's Pie from Amy’s Cooking Adventures
• Protein Rich Devil's Food Muffins from A Messy Kitchen
• Punjabi Style Chitra Rajma Masala With Homemade Rajma Masala from Sneha’s Recipe
• Rajma Pulav Kidney Beans Pulav from Sizzling Tastebuds
• Slow Cooker Chicken and White Bean Soup from Our Good Life
• Vegan Butter Bean Beetroot Salad from Cook with Renu

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!

• A Messy Kitchen: Avocado Chicken Salad
• Mayuri's Jikoni: Avocado Strawberry Salad 
• Amy's Cooking Adventures: Avocado Toast with Crispy Chickpeas 
• Making Miracles: Chocolate Avocado Pudding 
• Food Lust People Love: Chunky Avocado Egg Salad 
• A Day in the Life on the Farm: Crab and Avocado Salad 
• Sneha's Recipe: Creamy Avocado & Egg Salad- Keto 
• Cook with Renu: Grilled Tofu Avocado Sandwich 
• Sizzling Tastebuds: No cook Avocado Spread 
• Karen's Kitchen Stories: Pineapple Avocado Salsa 
• Sid's Sea Palm Cooking: Spicy Avocado Deviled Eggs 
• Our Good Life: Winter Citrus & Avocado Salad with Olive Oil and Sea Salt

Cheese Corn Tomato Coriander Soup#SundayFunday

Soup is delicious any time of the year, my family can have this for lunch or for dinner.
A sizzling bowl of soup is truly one of life’s simple pleasures. The soup taste best with fresh tomatoes ,corn and coriander simply because they have the ideal flavor.

Ingredients
1 Medium Carrot - chopped
3 Medium Tomato - chopped
1 Small Onion - chopped
1 Small Potato - chopped
2 Cups Coriander Stock or one bundle coriander stems
¼ Teaspoon Each Salt Black Pepper powder
2 Tablespoon Boiled Sweet Corn
1 Teaspoon Sugar
For Garnishing
1 Tablespoon Shredded Cheddar Cheese
2 Tablespoon Coriander leaves
Method 

Place all the ingredients in a cooker take 2 whistles and remove the coriander stem, blend the veggies well and then strain it into a sauce pan. Place the pan on low flame add 2 tablespoon boiled corn, sugar and coriander leaves bring it to a boil.

Serve garnished with coriander leaves & grated cheddar cheese. Enjoy hot!!  

Labels: Sunday Funday, Soup, Cheese, Corn, Carrot, Coriander Leaves, Healthy

For Sunday Funday we are sharing Soup Recipes.

Cook With Renu: Budget Friendly Minestrone Soup 

 Sizzling Tastebuds : Cheddar and Burnt Garlic Cauliflower Soup 

Sneha's Recipe: Cheese Corn Tomato Coriander Soup

Amy's Cooking Adventures: Creamy Green Chicken Enchilada Soup

Sid's Sea Palm Cooking: Dry Cream Soup Mix 

Mayuri's Jikoni : One Pot Ravioli Soup

Food Lust People Love: Salmon Coconut Curry Chowder

Karen's Kitchen Stories: Slow Cooker Butternut Squash and Sausage Soup

Our Good Life: Stuffed Pepper Soup

A Day in the Life on the Farm: Turkey Wild Rice Soup

Caramel Popcorn#SundayFunday

This is a movie/theater style Caramel Popcorn. Whenever we go to watch a movie popcorn is a must to buy. Make this at home it's so easy and addictive. I have already posted a recipe on White Chocolate Popcorn.

Ingredients 
100 Grams Popping Popcorn Kernel - popped
1 Cup Granulated Sugar
1 Tablespoons Butter
¼ Teaspoon Salt 

¼ Teaspoon Baking Soda
Method 

Set a heavy base wok or pan on low heat, add the sugar, let the sugar melt on very low heat, do not stir at this stage. 

Once the sugar starts to get some color, stir it carefully on low heat, cook until the entire batch melts and changes the color, as the color changes to light golden brown add the butter and whisk continuously.  

Be careful while whisking as the caramel is very hot, add the baking soda and immediately switch off the flame, stir until it starts to froth, immediately add the butter popcorn and coat the popcorn quickly, remember you have to speed up while doing this step or else it’ll be difficult as the caramel starts to harden as it cools down.  

Transfer the caramel coated popcorn over a baking paper lined tray and spread evenly but be careful, allow the popcorn to cool down and the caramel to harden.  

After the rest break the caramel coated popcorn with hands,  caramel popcorns are ready to devour.

Enjoy these as you are watching television.

Labels: Popcorn, Caramel, Appetizer, Street food, Sunday Funday, Gluten free

For Sunday Funday we are sharing recipes of Popcorn.
• Beurre Noisette Popcorn Balls, A Bubbly, and Other Popcorn and Wine Pairings by Culinary Cam
• Bourbon Popcorn Trio by Our Good Life
• Caramel Popcorn by Sneha's Recipe
• Nacho Cheese Popcorn Seasoning by Amy's Cooking Adventures
• Parmesan Thyme Popcorn with Browned Butter by Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Popcorn-Crusted Chicken Tenders by Food Lust People Love
• Popcorn Granola Bars by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Sweet and Salty Popcorn Snack Mix by Making Miracles 

Keto Cottage Cheese Pizza#SundayFunday

This Keto Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust is quick to make, just add all the ingredients in a blender jar. Pour this on a parchment line tray and bake, a delicious thin crust pizza is ready. This is a complete meal.
Serves 2
Ingredients
1 Cup Cottage Cheese
2 Eggs
1 Teaspoon Italian seasoning - optional
For the Topping
3 Tablespoons Homemade Keto Tomato Sauce
Pizza Cheese
Pepperoni Slices
Pizza Seasonings
Basil Leaves - optional
Method

Blend all ingredients and pour it on a parchment lined tray make a round circle with a back of a spoon. Bake in a pre heated oven @180°C for about 20 minutes or until the edges are beginning to brown and turn crispy.. The baking time depends on the moisture content in the cottage cheese and also the thickness. 

Spread the keto tomato sauce over the flatbread, 

Add the pepperoni slices and pizza cheese , basil leaves on top. Bake for 5-10 minutes until the cheese has melted.

Enjoy!!

Labels: Cottage Cheese, Pizza, Keto, Low Carb, Sunday Funday, Egg, Main course

For Sunday Funday, we are sharing Pizza recipes 

• A Day in the Life on the Farm: Cheeseburger Pizza 
• Sneha's Recipe: Keto Cottage Cheese Pizza 
• Food Lust People Love: Leftover Pizza Pizza Salad 
• Sids Sea Palm Cooking: Pizza Dip 
• Karen's Kitchen Stories: Potato and Rosemary Pizza 
• Mayuri's Jikoni: Puff Pastry Pizza Pockets 
•  Amy's Cooking Adventures: Roasted Garlic Alfredo Pizza 
• Culinary Cam: The Elusive, Enjoyable Gluten-Free Pizza 
• Sizzling Tastebuds: Turkish Pide

Baked Sweet Potato#SundayFunday

These baked sweet potatoes are perfectly tender and silky smooth. They are healthy and yummy sweet potatoes, easy to make. 
Ingredients
3 Large Sweet Potatoes
3 Teaspoons Butter
A pinch Black pepper for each sweet potato
Method

Preheat oven to 180°C. Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork. Place each sweet potatoes on foil and seal them individually. Bake until tender, about 1½ hours. Once baked let them cool a little. Open, make a slit in the top of each sweet potato. Top with a tablespoon of butter and season with the salt and pepper. Enjoy!!

Labels: Sweet Potato, Vegetables, Baked, Healthy, Sunday Funday, Vegan, Gluten free

For Sunday Funday we are sharing Quick Appetizers Recipes.

• Baked Sweet Potato from Sneha's Recipe
• Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Celery from Palatable Pastime
• Go-to Queso Dip from Amy's Cooking Adventures
• Jalapeño Popper Dip from A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Savory Chevre Truffles from Culinary Cam
• Spicy Baked Artichoke Dip from Food Lust People Love
• Tomato and Boursin Bruschetta from Karen's Kitchen Stories

Eggless Piped Chocolate Cookie#SundayFunday

These piped chocolate cookies looks irresistible. So crisp and crunchy. They are completely egg free cookies and for a chocolate addict, this is the much perfect as well as super simple recipe to make and enjoy !
Piped cookies are shaped by piping. Basically the cookie dough first put into a piping bag fitted with any desirable nozzle or even without any nozzle. Then the cookies are shaped as per the individual choice over a baking tray. 

Ingredients
24 Grams Unsweetened Dark Cocoa powder
¼ Teaspoon Baking powder
¼ Teaspoon Vanilla or Chocolate Essence
180 Grams All Purpose Flour
2 Tablespoons Corn Flour
160 Grams Salted Butter
100 Grams Caster Sugar
5 Tablespoons Cold Water
Method  

Cream the butter and sugar till light and fluffy, then add the water and continue to beat well. Add the cocoa powder and beat well then add the essence, flour & baking powder and on low speed beat for a minute only and then take it on a silicone mat with a spatula, cream it so that all ingredients will mix well place it a piping bag and pipe with rosette nozzle into circle place on a lined sheet. 

Place the tray in the refrigerator for at 20 minutes.
In the meantime preheat the oven at 160°C.
Bake them in preheat oven 160°C with both the elements on for 16 - 18 minutes.
Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool down completely.
Store in an air-tight container! 

These cookies are absolutely delicious and crispy.

Labels: Biscuits & Cookies, Christmas, Eggless, Chocolate, Sunday Funday

• For Sunday Funday we are sharing Cookie recipes!
• A Panoply of Pistachio Cookies by Culinary Cam
• Bakery-Style Holiday Sprinkle Cookiesby Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Citrusy Ginger Shortbread Cookiesby A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Egg Free Peanut Butter M&M Cookiesby Mayuri's Jikoni
• Eggless Piped Chocolate Cookieby Sneha's Recipe
• Fruitcake Cookiesby Amy's Cooking Adventures
• Gingerbread Cookie Barsby Food Lust People Love
• Vegan Ginger Cookiesby Sid's Sea Palm Cooking