Sitaphal Basundi/Custard Apple Basundi

In one of our Sunday breakfast, during the Navratri festival we had this Sitaphal Basundi and from that time I wanted to make this.   As Sitaphal is seasonal fruit, has just started arriving in the market.  I made basundi with it and it tasted so yum and loved by all.   So let's go to the recipe...

Sending this post to Srivalli's Kid's Delight event, host of the month Harini - theme Fruits in any form -  week 1 day 2.

Ingredients:
1.1/2 Ml  Milk
Few strands of Saffron
1/2 Cup Sugar  or according to taste
Chopped Pistachios and Almonds
2 Big Custard Apples -  De seeded
1/4 Teaspoon  Cardamon powder 

Method:
In a large vessel preferably thick bottomed heat the milk and let is boil on low heat stirring it occasionally till its reduced till half of its original quantity.

Add the sugar and let it boil for 5 minutes till the water of the sugar evaporates.  Then add cardamon powder and mix well turn off the flame .

Let it cool on room temperature then add the sitaphal and mix it .

Refrigerate for an hour or two and serve chilled. Garnish it with chopped nuts ... delicious...

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Labels : Kids delight, Custard Apple, Basundi, Sweets & Desserts, Blogging Marathon

KIWI MINT LEMONADE

So refreshing to have this drink in summer. If you don't have mint or your kid does not like mint, leave it. This drink is also delicious without it. 

Sending this post to Srivalli's Kid's Delight event, host of the month Harini - theme Fruits in any form - week 1 day 3.

Ingredients
1 Cup Water
½  Cup Sugar
½  Cup Fresh mint leaves
3  Kiwifruit
2 - 3  Lemons
Sparkling water as required

Method

In a saucepan, heat water with sugar, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolves.  Simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes on low flame. Remove from heat and stir in mint leaves. Let stand for half an hour or till it is cooled.

Meanwhile, peel kiwifruit and cut into chunks. Puree in a food processor. Place puree in a large jar. Strain cooled syrup into the jar, pressing on mint, then discard leaves. 

Refrigerate until cold. Squeeze juice from 2 lemons. Stir into kiwifruit mixture. Taste, squeeze in juice from remaining lemon for a tarter lemonade.

Pour into glasses. Top with sparkling water. Serve garnished with a slice of lemon and mint leaves. 

Makes about 2 cups  without sparkling water, enough for 4 glasses.

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Labels : Juices, Kiwi, Lemon, Kids delight, Blogging Marathon

Ripe Mango Rice

Have you eaten ripe mango rice ? Then try this  Ripe Mango Rice, so comforting and delicious. Mangoes are my favorite fruit. I love how they taste, their texture, they can be eaten by themselves or used in both savory and sweet dishes - everything about them is yum yummm.  

My kid relished this rice,  it can be packed  for tiffin too.

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Ingredients
1 Tablespoons each Oil + Butter
2 Tablespoons Cashew nut
2 whole cloves
1 Cardamom
1 Stick cinnamon
4 Black peppercorns
1 Small onion - chopped
1 Cup Steamed Rice - I used Leftover rice
Salt to taste
1 Large Ripe Mango - peeled, seeded and diced
Chopped Coriander for garnishing
1 Tablespoon Lime juice

Method

Heat butter + oil in pan, saute the nuts until light brown. Remove nuts from heat, and set aside. In the same pan, add cloves, cardamom, cinnamon stick and peppercorns, and fry, stirring constantly, about 30 seconds, add the onions and saute till light brown . Stir rice, add salt to taste, stir well. Cover and cook for 2 minutes . Add lemon juice. cashew nuts and mango and give it a quick stir. Take off the flame and serve hot, garnish with coriander leaves and enjoy....... 

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Labels : Mango, Rice, Kids delight, Healthy, Blogging Marathon, Leftover series

Rice With Chorizo - A Spanish Recipe

My daughter picked two types of Chorizo , one a sausage and the other a salami type from Spain.  I had seen Nigella Lawson prepare this on her cookery show,  always wanted to make it and see what it taste like.  When my daughter brought this I was so excited, waited for an opportunity to prepare.  This is something that only I eat, so had to wait a very long time to prepare it. 

I finally prepared this rice which is very quick and easy. This is so savory and warming. It's not too spicy for kids. A deliciously simple and yet very tasty Spanish dish.

Chorizo is a dry/cured sausage that is found in every local bar and household in Spain. The taste is amazing. In Spain, they sell different varieties of Chorizo. Some that can be cut into thin slices and eaten in sandwiches and other varieties that are meant to be used for cooking in stews. This is real comfort food. No planning and yet tasty and easy.

Serves 2

Ingredients 

1 Chorizo Sausage
2 tablespoons Olive oil
1 Onion - finely diced
1 Cup Rice
2.1/2 Cups Boiling Water
1 Chicken seasoning cube
½ teaspoon Paprika
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 bay leaf
1/2 Teaspoon Peppercorns

Method

Slice the chorizo into thick roundles.

Heat the oil in a saucepan and gently cook the onion for five minutes until it is softened. Add the chorizo and fry until it give out the awesome red colour. Add the rice and  fry for about 3 minutes, stirring well to coat the grains.

Add the boiling water, chicken cube. paprika, salt, pepper, and bay leaf, and bring to the boil. Simmer for  15 - 20 minutes, lightly stirring in between , until the rice is cooked and has absorbed  all the liquid.   Serve hot

Super Easy! No dicing of vegetables needed!!  I enjoyed this for my lunch. Hmm..mm I must say it looked just like what Nigella Lawson makes... yum..

Labels : Rice, Continental Cuisine, Spain, Chorizo, CCChallenge  

Apple Walnut Sandwich

We all crave  for a good sandwich. My hubby was travelling with his friend and their kids, he wanted to me prepare sandwiches for them. 

When I was preparing them, he tells me, Do you think the kids will like these sandwiches ? I did not reply, just packed them in a box and gave him. 

The next day when he returns he give me the empty box and smiles, they were delicious and the kids loved them.

Sometimes you need to break away from the traditional ingredients and think outside the box….and when you do that, this is what happens! This combination of sweet, crunchy, will make you forget all about those other sandwiches you have eaten.

Sending this post to Srivalli's Kid's Delight event, host of the month Harini - theme Fruits in any form week 4 day 3.

Ingredients

16 Slices Bread
3 Red Apples - cored and grated
1/4 Cup Walnuts - toasted and roughly crushed
2 Tablespoon Coriander leaves - chopped
1/2 Cup Mayonnaise

Method

Mix the apples, walnuts, and coriander into the mayonnaise. 

Spread it on a slice of bread, cover with another slice of bread.  Cut them in triangles and place them in a box .

Enjoy eating when hungry....

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Labels : Sandwiches, Apple, Walnuts, Kids delight, Blogging Marathon