Veggies Mixed Dal Khichdi#Alphabet Challenge

It's in most people minds that khichdi as a meal for the sick people or it is served to kids its bland and tasteless. But now a days, dal khichdi has become very famous and it has got a place in the restaurant menus as well. A simple and healthy dish ideally served for lunch and dinner, super delicious and satisfying meal.

Serves 7
Measurement 1 cup = 150 ml
Ingredients
1 Cup Rice
1 Cup Mixed Dal ( yellow moong, masoor, tur & chana dal)
8 Cups Water
½ Teaspoon Turmeric powder
½ Teaspoon Red Chilly powder
1 Teaspoon Meat Masala
¼ Teaspoon Red Chilly Flakes
Salt to taste
1 Tablespoons Desi Ghee
10 French Beans - chopped
1 Small Potato - diced
1 Carrot - diced
½ Cup Green Peas
8 Florets Cauliflower
1 Medium Onion - chopped
1 Medium Tomato - chopped
1 Teaspoon Ginger Garlic paste
½ Teaspoon Cumin seeds
For The Tadka
2 Tablespoons Desi Ghee
1 Teaspoon Mustard seeds
2 - 3 Button Red Chillies
¼ Teaspoon Asafoetida
¼ Teaspoon Red Chilly powder
Method
Wash & soak dal for around 30 minutes to an hour. After the soaking time add it to large pressure cooker along with washed rice. Add 5 cups water and salt to taste. Cook it for 2 whistles on high flame. Let the cooker cool.

In a large kadai /pot heat desi ghee, add cumin seeds when they splutter add the chopped onions sauté till it turns translucent. 

Add the ginger garlic pate and sauté for a minute. Add all the veggies and tomato fry on high flame for a minute.

Then add all the dry spices and salt to taste for the veggies. Fry for a minute or two. Now add 2 cups water and bring this to a boil. Then reduce the flame, cover and cook till the veggies are nearly done. 

Now add the cooked rice dal and and a another cup of hot water, give it a good mix. Taste for salt add if necessary, cover and cook for 2 - 3 minutes stirring in between or else it will burn at the bottom. Switch off the flame.
For The Tadka

Heat ghee in a tadka pan, add mustard seeds when they splutter add the button red chillies and give it a stir, add asafoetida and switch off the flame. Then add the red chilly powder and pour this over the khichdi . Cover it let is rest for 2 - 3 minutes.

Stir and serve garnished with coriander leaves. Enjoy with this raita and papad. 

Labels: Alphabet Challenge, Khichdi, Lentils, Rice, Mixed Veggies, Healthy, Main course, Indian, Gluten Free Jolene’s Recipe Journal: Vanilla Mug Cake 

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Whole Wheat Crackers#SundayFunday

These super crunchy, so easy to make, are salty, crunchy and way better than any store-bought crackers.

Ingredients
55 Grams Whole Wheat Flour
25 Grams All Purpose Flour
10 Grams Sugar
A Pinch Salt
25 Grams Cold Unsalted Butter
25 Grams Cold Water

Method

In a bowl add all the dry ingredients. Mix well now add the cold butter cubes and mix it in the flour till it forms bread crumbs. Then add the cold water knead to a dough.

Roll this dough in a lightly floured surface to a thin sheet.

Cut into squares. 

Place them on a lined baking tray. Prick with a fork.

Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C c for 7 - 8 minutes. 

Place them on wire rack and then when cooled store them in an airtight container.

Labels: Crackers, Whole Wheat Flour, Sunday Funday

Let's see what the others are sharing today with the theme "Crackers"

Sourdough Discard Crackers from Karen's Kitchen Stories

Easy Inside Out Chicken Cordon Bleu from A Day in the Life on the Farm

Homemade Everything Seasoned Crackers from Amy's Cooking Adventures

Homemade Goldfish Crackers from Culinary Cam

Parle Cheesling Bhel from Mayuri's Jikoni

Whole Wheat Crackers from Sneha's Recipe

Za'atar Chickpeas Crackers from Food Lust People Love

Homemade Vegan Basil Hummus

Simple Fresh Basil Hummus Dip, easy to make and with all the flavor's of the herbs and garlic. Serve with breads or pita bread.
Ingredients
1/3 Cups Chickpeas - soaked overnight
¼ Cup Fresh Basil leaves
15 Fresh Mint leaves
2 Tablespoons Tahini Paste
1 Tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
1 Clove Garlic
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Grated Parmesan Cheese
Salt To Taste
1 Tablespoon Ice Cold Water 

Method

Drain the chickpeas from the water in which cooked/ canned (reserve a teaspoon full of cooked chickpeas for garnish) and process in the food processor along with the garlic till coarsely ground.

Add basil, mint, tahini paste and parmesan cheese. Add half the olive oil, half the lime juice and a little salt. Run the processor. Add chickpea water gradually as you process till you get the consistency you need, which is of a paste with all the ingredients well ground. Add only as much water as is needed to grind the hummus as required.

Taste after grinding the ingredients and add more oil, lemon juice or salt as you prefer. Drizzle with olive oil, garnish with reserved basil leaves. 

Serve with warm pita bread or make a sandwich and enjoy!!

Labels: Dipping Sauce, Sauces, Chickpeas, Basil, Mint, Tahini, Lime Juice, Parmesan Cheese, Middle Eastern, Homemade, Vegan

Homemade Pink Dragon Fruit Jam

A beautiful looking and easy jam made from pink dragon fruit or pitaya fruit. Dragon fruits have either white flesh or pink/deep magenta  colour flesh, with tiny edible black seeds similar to that of kiwi fruit. This jam that gets ready with just 3 ingredients. 

1 Cup = 200 Ml
Ingredients
350 Ml Dragon Fruit Puree
1 Cup Granulated Sugar
1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
Method 

Cut the dragon fruit into two halves and scoop out the flesh using a spoon. Take scooped flesh in a mixer grinder and blend to a pulp.

In a thick bottomed non-stick pan, combine dragon fruit pulp and sugar. Cook on a medium flame and simmer until it has a thick jam like consistency. Keep on stirring occasionally. This will take about 20-25 minutes.

Once you notice that it has begun to thicken, add lemon juice to it. Stir well and cook for about a minute.

Remove from flame and allow it to cool. Store it in a sterilized jar in refrigerator.

Labels: Jam, Dragon Fruit, Homemade, Preservative free

Keto Bacon Wrapped Avocado Fries#SundayFunday

Crispy bacon-wrapped avocado fries are so satisfying – perfect keto snack, appetizer, finger food for cravings! They are easy, high protein low-carb and use just two ingredients!
Keto Bacon Wrapped Avocado Fries are easy to make! Simply wrap slices of bacon around sliced but firm wedges of avocado.

Ingredients
3 Just Ripe But Firm Avocados
Slices of Bacon - as required
Hot Sauce - optional
Toothpicks (optional, for securing the bacon)
Method
Preheat the oven to 210°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 

Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Carefully peel the avocados and slice each half into 4 even wedges, resulting in 8 wedges per avocado.
Take each avocado slice and wrap a slice of bacon around it, starting at one end and wrapping towards the other end.
If necessary, use a toothpick to secure the bacon in place. Place the bacon-wrapped avocado slices on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are not touching. Drizzle hot sauce on each. 

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and browned. You may need to turn the slices halfway through to ensure even cooking. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the avocado fries cool slightly before serving. 

Enjoy them on their own or with a dipping sauce like a keto-friendly ranch or spicy mayo.

My Notes 

For some of the smaller slices, I used half a slice of bacon, and on some of the larger ones, I used a whole piece. This will be up to you and how large your avocados are.

Labels: Keto, Low Carb, Avocado, Bacon, Sunday Funday, International Cuisine, Appetizer, Snack

See some of the other Avocado Recipes. 
Avocado Chicken by A Day in the Life on the Farm
Green Salad With Avocado Dressing by Mayuri's Jikoni
Keto Bacon Wrapped Avocado Fries by Sneha's Recipe
Papas con Salsa de Aguacate by Culinary Cam
Smooth Guacamole by Amy's Cooking Adventures
Spicy Avocado Coriander Chutney by Cook with Renu
Tomatillo Chicken Stew by Food Lust People Love