Sunday, April 27, 2008

CABBAGE AND PANEER SANDWICH

Preparation Time : 15 mins.
Cooking Time : 20 mins.
Makes 4 sandwiches.

Ingredients
8 bread slices
1 cup grated cabbage
¾ cup crumbled paneer (cottage cheese)
2 tablespoons chopped coriander
2 green chilies, finely chopped
butter for grilling
salt to taste

Method
1. Combine the cabbage, paneer, coriander, green chillies, butter and salt.
2. Divide into 4 portions.
3. Place a portion of this filling on a slice of bread.
4. Top with another slice of bread.
5. Apply butter on the outer surface of the sandwich and grill in sandwich grill or toaster till done.
6. Serve hot.

MINTY MORNING


This is a variation of the most popular breakfast juice of all time, the orange juice. It is sure to appeal to everyone's taste buds as well as health.Oranges boost overall resistance and also stimulate the salivary glands thus aiding digestion. Mint on the other hand is rich in iron and vitamin C. It is also the best digestive and cooling herb. By combining the health-giving properties of oranges with mint; this juice makes for a powerful cleanser.

Makes 2 small glasses (300 ml).

Ingredients

4 medium sized oranges, peeled and separated into segments

8 to 10 sprigs of mint (phudina) with the leaves, roughly chopped

crushed ice to serve

HOPPER / JUICER

1. Juice all the ingredients.

2. Add some crushed ice in 2 glasses and pour the juice over it. Serve immediately.

OR

MIXER / BLENDER

1. Blend all the ingredients using little water (if required) till smooth.

2. Strain the juice using a strainer or a muslin cloth.

3. Add some crushed ice in 2 glasses and pour the juice over it. Serve immediately

BUNDI AND POMEGRANATE RAITA


A simple but tasty raita.

Cooking Time : No Cooking.

Preparation Time : 5 min.

Serves 6.
Ingredients
1 teacup bundi
1 teacup pomegranate seeds (anardana)
2 teacups fresh curds
2 pinches roasted cumin seeds powder
2 pinches red chilli powder
salt to taste

Method
1. Add salt to the curds and beat.
2. Add the bundi and pomegranate seeds.
3. Store in the refrigerator.
4. Just before serving, sprinkle the cumin seeds powder and chilli powder.
5. Serve cold.