Beetroot Mezhukkupuratti#Alphabet Challenge

In Kerala vegetables are prepared two ways one is with grated coconut which is called Thoran and the other without coconut is called Mezhukkupuratti or stir fry.
In this recipe the beetroot is peeled, then cut into into strips or cubed, then cooked with onion, green chillies. This is a simple and delicious sabzi, do try this!

Ingredients
3 - 4 Medium Beetroot - peeled & cut into strips
1 Medium Onion - chopped finely
2 Green chillies - slit
A Sprig Curry leaves
Salt to taste
For The Tadka
½ Teaspoon Mustard seeds
A Sprig Curry leaves
3 Shallots/Sambar Onions- sliced
2 Tablespoons Oil

Method

In a pan add the beetroot, green chillies, onion with a cup of water. Place this on high flame and bring this to a boil. Cover with a lid and reduce the flame to low. Cook till the beetroot is done.

In a another pan heat oil when the oil is hot then add the mustard seeds, when they splutter add the curry leaves and shallots, fry till the shallots starts to changes color. Now add the cooked beetroot, give it good mix, Cover & cook on low flame for 7-10 minutes, stirring in between. After 10 minutes switch of the flame. Serve hot... enjoy!!

My Notes
You can use pepper powder instead of green chilly.

Labels: Beetroot, Kerala, Alphabet Challenge, Sabzi, Vegetarian, Side Dish, Vegan, Gluten free

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Spicy Cabbage Masala#FoodieHoliday

This vegetable is so tasty and is prepared in a breeze. I assure you that if anyone in your house does not like cabbage even they will love it.

Ingredients

3 Teaspoons Oil
1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds
pinch of Asafoetida
5  Cloves of Garlic
1 Large Onion sliced
1 Teaspoon Garam masala
1 Teaspoon Red chilli powder
1/4 Teaspoon Turmeric powder
1 Teaspoon Coriander powder
1 Large Tomato chopped
2 Cups Cabbage shredded

1/4 Cup Peas (optional)
1/4 Cup Coriander  finely chopped 

Salt to taste

Method

Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds when they splutter, add the asafoetida, garlic and cook garlic till it changes its color. Add sliced onion and cook till it becomes soft. Then add turmeric powder, garam masala, chilly powder, coriander powder, and stir fry for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, cook till tomatoes get soft. Add sliced cabbage, peas and mix well. Then add salt, cover and cook till cabbage is tender. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot with chapati or rice!

Labels: Vegetarian, Healthy, Vegan, Side Dish, Spicy, Cabbage, Foodie Holiday

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Vegetarian Noodles In Light Soy Sauce#SundayFunday

These vegetarian noodles are a healthy, delicious. They're super fun and flavorful, prefect for a delicious meal.

Ingredients
2 Tablespoon Light Soy Sauce
2 Tablespoon Red chilly Sauce
A pinch Chinese Salt - optional
½ Teaspoon Black pepper powder
1 Packet Veg Noodles
2 Tablespoon Sesame oil
2 Tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Chilly Sauce
Salt & Pepper to taste
5-6 Scallions/Spring Onions - sliced

1  Bell Pepper/Capsicum- Red, Green, Yellow - sliced
1 Carrot - thinly sliced

Method

Cook noodles according to directions in hot boiling Water with few drops of oil and salt. Immediately sieve in colander and run under cold water. Drain and fluff with fork and just add bit of oil and toss.
In a small bowl, whisk together Light soya sauce, vinegar, chilly sauce, salt and pepper and mix with noodles and keep aside.

Heat a wok nicely on medium high flame. Add onions, and carrot and lastly bell peppers toss them well. The veggies should crisp.

Add marinated noodles. Toss well. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes on high flame toss them well. Add the green onions, toss. Taste the seasoning. 

Ready to serve. This is simple and satisfying tender noodles.

Labels: Vegetarian, Sunday Funday, Chinese, Vegan, Noodles, Healthy, Asian Cuisine

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Churro Pancakes#EatTheWorld

My hubby's favorite churros have been turned into pancakes! Churro Pancakes are easy and extra fluffy cinnamon pancakes. Brushed with butter, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and then drizzled with a sweet salted caramel sauce or maple syrup on top, and I assure, you will be asking for more.
These churro pancakes have everything you'd want in a pancake they are thick, soft, fluffy, and filled with brown sugar cinnamon flavor. Trust me, once you get a taste, you'll never want to eat regular pancakes again!

These do delicious, soft and spongy. It does not require any topping, but, hubby loves maple syrup on his pancake so I drizzled. They are divine, pancakes you will die for. These make an easy weekend, breakfast or brunch, they are filling it gives so much feeling satisfaction making it a special spectacular holiday dessert breakfast.
To make these please use butter not oil.

Makes 8 pancakes
Serves 4 
Cup Measurement 250ML
Ingredients 

½ Cup Sour Cream
200 ML + 1 Tablespoon Milk
2 Eggs
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Essence
1½ Cup Level All Purpose Flour
2 Tablespoons Heaped Brown Sugar
½ Teaspoon Level Cinnamon Powder
1 Tablespoon Level Baking Powder
A Pinch Salt
Butter as required for greasing the pan
For Garnishing 

Melted Chocolate/ Salted Caramel Sauce  or Maple Syrup
For The Cinnamon Sugar

1 Cup Caster Sugar
1 Teaspoon Heaped Cinnamon Powder

Method

Sieve all the dry ingredients and keep aside.

In a bowl add eggs, sour cream, milk and vanilla essence. With a hand whisk mix well. Now add the dry ingredients and again whisk well to form a smooth lump free batter. 

Pour the batter in the piping bag.

Then in a frying pan heat a teaspoon of butter and snip the end of the piping bag. 

Make circle/churros in pancake shape. 

When caramelized on one side, smear a teaspoon of butter on top of the pancake and flip cook the other side pressing it with the spatula. Both the sides should have the same color. 

Once it is cooked immediately coat with cinnamon sugar.

As you are stacking them sprinkle cinnamon sugar on each before placing the other one.

All ready to enjpoy..hm..mm...my hubby couldn't resist these and enjoyed them the most.

Drizzle with melted chocolate, salted caramel sauce or drizzle maple syrup. These make an absolute mouth melting, delicious, satisfying and wonderful dessert breakfast!! 

Labels: Breakfast, Churros, Dessert, Portugal, Pancakes, Spain, Sour Cream, International Cuisine, Eat the World

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Cheese Fatayer#BreadBakers

A Fatayer, is part of Lebanese cuisine and also of other Middle Eastern countries. Fatayer can be made with different type of fillings like mince, spinach, etc. Traditionally a Cheese Fatayer is made with the Akkawi cheese but you can also make it with feta cheese or mozarella cheese or a mix of both. Here I have used Kiri Cheese and zaatar spice to make these Fatayer .

Makes 6 
Ingredients
150 Grams Bread Flour
¼ Cup Milk
1 Teaspoon Sugar
6 Grams Fresh Yeast
½ Teaspoon Baking Powder
1 Tablespoon Oil
½ Teaspoon Sea Salt
Half An Egg
1½ Tablespoons Water
For The Filling
4 Squares Kiri Cheese
1 Teaspoon Zaatar
1 Teaspoon Oil
For Brushing
Half An Egg
Sesame Seeds - optional 
Method 

In a large bowl add the sugar and yeast, mix it well and let is aside for 10 minutes or till it is frothy. 

Once the yeast has bloomed add in the flour, milk, baking powder, oil, salt and egg together in the bowl and mix it gradually to make a combined dough. Take this dough on to a work surface and knead it to make a nice soft and smooth dough. Keep this in a oiled bowl , cling wrap it, till it doubles in volume.

In the meantime in a small bowl mix in the Zataar and oil well, then add in the Kiri chees and mix it well. Refrigerate it.

When the dough has doubled, deflate it and make 6 equal balls. Roll each dough in to smooth balls, cover and leave it aside for 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes flatten each ball into small round circles.

Divide the cheese filling into 6 equal parts. Fill the cheese in the middle. Fold the flattened dough and close in the middle (As shown in the pic).

Place on the greased baking pan. Repeat same process until the remaining circles.
Brush on top of each piece with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds ( I skip this).

Bake them in a preheated oven 180°C for about 18 - 20 minutes or until golden brown. These were done in 18 minutes.

Enjoy them for breakfast or as evening snacks. These taste good when hot and fresh! These were simply super delicious!!

My Notes
If you do not have Zaatar spice check the Recipe Homemade Zaatar Spice
Labels: Bread Bakers, Cheese, Breads, Zaatar, Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Snacks, Breakfast

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