Edamame Dip With Crackers

          Knock, knock.... Who's there? A new entry... New entry at where?.. I'm a new entry at #foodiemonday #bloghop challenge. Sounds so interesting., hummm! I'm also so happy and excited to join these highly creative food bloggers. According to me, 'the beginning is the most important part of the work.' I'm going to introduce myself with this really delicious recipe of appetizer "Edamamme Dip with crackers", from Japanese cuisine.

        And as a fresh blogger and new entry at #foodiemonday #bloghop challenge recipe, I tried my best for this Monday theme, #internationalcuisinestarters. Hopefully I fulfill your expectation. 

        Today's #internationalcuisinestarters theme, is my all time favorite, Japanese starter. Again I play with edamame and come out with this truly highly mouthwatering dip, serves with crackers or vegetables. Bright green and crispy sprinkled with some toasted black sesame seeds, it's terrific as the centerpiece of a vegetable and cracker platter. But not only that, it is a awesomely delicious in a wrap or on sandwiches or anywhere that you would use hummus. The complete starter with full of protein, filling, fresh and doubtless delicious. The point is, whenever we ate this dip with crackers the first time as a appetizer, we overate these and never ate main course after it. Like always, try it and believe me...:)

 
Ingredients:
12oz Frozen edamame(without pods)
1/4cup Ripe avocado
2 Cloves of garlic
2tbls Lemon juice
1/4cup Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro or both mix
2tbls Olive oil
1 Green chili(adjust according to taste)
1/4tsp Black pepper powder
1tsp Kosher salt(or salt)
1/2tsp Soya sauce(just a little)
Black dry roasted sesame seeds for garnish

Method:
* Heat the saucepan with salted water in it.
* Add edamame, and cook for 4-5 minutes, until tender.

* Transfer edamame on to ice bath.

* Save some water of the cooking liquid.
* Place the edamame, avocado, peeled garlic, green chili, lemon juice, cilantro, olive oil, black pepper powder, couple drops of soya sauce, kosher salt and 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid water in to a food processor or blender.

* Blend until smooth and creamy, add some water if too thick.

* Garnish with dry roasted black sesame seeds.

* Serve with crackers.

Note: You can serve edamame dip with raw veggies, toasts or pita chips. Choice is yours to enjoy this dip.

  Yeah the appetizer, that's the food we eat before we have our food...This is the perfect recipe, which has delicious taste but not impose too much effort or time spent in the kitchen. And of course, it's great to wow your guests with an outstanding recipe like this.
  Stay tune with me, for more #foodiemonday #bloghop challenges.. And thank you again to all co-bloggers, to give me an opportunity to present this recipe under #foodiemonday #bloghop
   Till next time, "happy cooking" and don't forget to leave your comments and suggestions.
 

Soybean(Edamame) Salad

     "The colors of fresh salad are so extraordinary, no painter's pallet can duplicate nature's artistry."-dr. Sunwolf

               As I told you guys earlier that, I'm falling love with this soybean. I love their taste, color and the most important is health benefits of these awesomely delicious Soybean(edamame). So I'm back with Soybean Salad.

       This salad is full of protein, iron and calcium. This salad is an especially great for those who follow a plant-based diet. This salad is also high in healthy polyunsaturated fats, especially Omega-3 alpha-linoleic acid. You can eat Soybean Salad anytime during day and get full of protein for your busy days.
     It's also quick salad, so you can get health benefits of Soybean in no time. I use some other ingrdients which are also very healthy and that's why this Soybean(edamame) Salad is totally healthful and fit. Try it and believe it. Just make ready all ingredients and mix it all, this Soybean Salad is as easy as this.

Ingredients:
* 1 cup Soybean(edamame)

* 1/4 cup finely shredded carrot
* 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
* 1/3 cup finely chopped cabbage
* 1/3 cup sweet corn( I used frozen)

* 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh green grapes  * 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
* 1/4 cup finely chopped cucumber
* 1 clove of garlic(finely shredded)
* 1 tbls olive oil
* Pinch of black pepper
* 1 tsp red crushed pepper
* 1 tsp cumin powder
* 1/2 tbls fresh lime juice
* 1 tbls parmesan cheese(optional)
* salt according to taste.
Method:

* Heat the pot with 2 cups of water.
* Add little salt in water and bring it to boil.
* Once water is start boiling, add soybean in the water.

* Just cook for 2-3 minutes.
* Well drain soybean from water and dump them on the paper towel.
* Pat dry on paper towel.

* Take big mixing bowl.
* Add carrots, onions, cabbage, corn, grapes, cucumber, cilantro and garlic.
* Mix all together.

* Now add olive oil, lime juice, black pepper, red crushed pepper, cumin powder and salt.
* Mix very well.
* Add parmesan cheese(optional) and mix.
* Add soybean and mix well.

* Serve soybean salad at lunch or dinner or to go.

      Salad is not a meal, it is a style. So add this Soybean Salad style in to your life.

                                   Till next time, "Eat Better, Feel Better."
 

Sweet and Spicy Edamame

        I am pretty sure that you all tried Edamame before. I think(actually, i'm pretty sure), I'm in love with these green soybean.

Edamame is one of the most famous appetizer in Japanese cuisine. In Japan, edamame beans are often boiled in salty water still in their pods and served as an appetizer. This appetizer is pretty addictive and you can't stop eating them.
      Today I'll share you how can turn regular edamame into a Sweet and Spicy Edamame.  When you pop the edamame into your mouth, your lip touches the edamame pod that is coated with sweet and spicy and garlicky taste. I'm sure the aroma and spice excites your palate leaving you wanting more.
     When you make  this sweet and spicy edamame at home, just need to be sure of one thing: make a plate for each of you. Sharing doesn't go well with this recipe.:)=

Ingredients:

2cups Edamame(in shell)

1 1/2tsp Oil

1tsp Crushed or minced garlic

1/2tsp Crushed or minced ginger

2tbls Soy sauce

1/2tbls Vinegar(use rice vinegar if available)

2tbls Water

1tsp Brown sugar

1tbls Crushed red pepper flakes(adjust according your taste)

Method:

* Cook the edamame in microwave for about 2-3minutes.

* Take a small mixing bowl, add soy sauce, vinegar, water, red pepper flakes and brown sugar.

* Heat the oil in the pan.

* Add garlic and ginger.
* Cook for 1-2 minutes on low-medium heat.
* Stir continues.
* Add soy sauce mixture in it.
* Cook and stir until the sauce reduce on medium heat, probably about 3-4 minutes.

* Add cooked edamame and toss well.* Mix well and turn off the stove.
* Arrange edamame in the plate or bowl.
* Pour any sauce left in the pan on and alongside the edamame.

* Sprinkle some more crushed red pepper flakes if you like more spicy.

* Serve and eat right away.

          Be versatile and try all food.
Happy cooking till next time.

Green Soyabeans Sabji

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Hello there!!!

    And today, I am back with another green soybean recipe. It’s also very easy and clever recipe, so get ready for a flavorsome recipe. "Green soybeans Sabji”!!!!

This is it… The name says everything about the recipe and in this recipe you don’t need too many ingredients too. You can just make is perfect and delicious at very first attempt. Obviously, you have to follow the recipe step by step.

   Desi recipes are my all time favorite. Since, I like to play with Indian cuisines the most. I tried this recipe totally inspired by Gujarati Dish, called “Undhiyu” and believe me it comes out even more delicious by using this Green Soybeans. Soybeans are full of protein and healthy. And If you guys are really not using these green soybeans more often then try this recipe, I bet you would start staking these Green Soybeans in your fridge for sure. I used Frozen soybeans, usually I am not much into frozen vegetables but I kind of really love with these soybeans. They comes so green and really cooks faster. I used frozen once but if you hold of the fresh green soybeans, always great!!!

I also used some few more vegetables in these recipe and you guys always add or subtract the vegetables of your choice in this recipe.

So let’s get started for this easy and good recipe,,,
Ingredients:
2 tbls Oil
1 tbls Ghee
¼ tbls Ajwayan(carom) Seeds
½ tbls Mustard seeds
A pinch of Asafetida
¼ tsp Turmeric powder
2 Tomatoes(roughly diced)
1 1/3 cup Green Soybean
1 bowl Mixed Potatoes and Eggplants(roughly diced)
1 tsp Garlic paste
1 tsp Ginger paste
1 tsp Green chili paste
¼ cup shredded coconut
1 tsp Red chili powder
½ tsp Paprika powder
½ tsp Garam masala
1 tsp Sugar(prefer brown sugar)
1 tbls Lemon juice
Salt to taste
Water as needed
Chopped cilantro for garnish.
Method:
·       Heat the pan and add oil and ghee.
·       Add mustard seeds and ajwayan seeds.
·       Add asafetida and turmeric powder.
·       Add tomatoes and cook for couple of minutes.
·       Add green chili paste, garlic paste and ginger paste and sauté on low flame.
·       Add green soybeans and diced potatoes and eggplants.
·       Add red chili powder, paprika powder and garam masala.
·       Add shredded coconut.
·       Add ½ cup of water and salt as taste.
·       Cover the pan and let it cook for a while.
·       Stir in between and add water if needed.

       Add sugar and lemon juice once sabji is almost done.
·       Turn off the stove and garnish with chopped cilantro.

It’s as easy as this and the taste is awesome.You can serve this Green Soybeans Sabji with Roti, Phulka and Paraths.

NO ONE IS BORN A GREAT COOK, ONE LEARNS BY DOING.-Julia Child

   I am ending this, with these inspired words. Take care till next time. and don't forget to stay connected with Good Food Good Mood.:)

 

 

Green Soybean Kachori

             Go Green!!!! For those who love to eat green beans in any variety. Today I am going to share a recipe about Green Soybean Balls. "Green Soybean Kachori".

It"s similar to Tuver  Lilva Kachori. I just made variation of Edamame instead of Lilva(Piogeon Pea). It's even more yummy and healthy too. Green soybean is also known as Edamame. Edamame bean is immature green soybean in the pod. Usually found in the cuisine of China, Japan, Indonesia, Hawaii and Korea. They served boiled or stemmed salty pods. Edamame are also perfect for to go snack. The bean itself are very low in sodium. It is also a great source of Dietary Fiber, Protein, Calcium, Thiamin, Vitamin K, Manganese, Iron and so many other great Minerals.

          I used frozen Edamame for this recipe. I peeled off pods of Edamame and used only green beans. You can use green soybean directly. We can find them in any grocery store at frozen area. Get ready to taste a heavenly good "Kachori":)  So let's start.....

Ingredients:
For Kachori;
*1 cup All purpose (Maida)flour
*1 tbls  Besan(gram) flour
*2 tbls oil
*4 tbls water or adjust the water as required
Salt as taste.
For Stuffing;
*3 cups of crushed green soybeans.

* 3/4 cup crushed or shredded coconut
*1/4 cup oil for cooking 

*Pinch of turmeric powder
*Pinch of Asafetida powder

*1/4 tsp mustard seeds

*1/4 tsp sauf( funnel seeds)

*2 tbls green chili and garlic paste

*1 tsp cinnamon and clove powder

*1 tbls raisins

*1/4 cup chopped cilantro
*1 tbls sesame seeds
*1 lemon juice(adjust according to taste)
*2 tbls sugar
*Salt to taste
Oil for deep frying
Method:
For Kachori Dough:::: Take big bowl. Mix all purpose and besan flours very well. Add salt and oil in it. Knead it into a dough using water. Cover it and set it aside while get ready for stuffing.

For Stuffing:::: If you are going to use Edamame, peel  off all the Edamames and use only green soybeans. Crush the green soybeans in food processor. And keep aside. Crush coconut also in food processor.
Heat the pan and add oil in it.
Add mustard seeds and .asafetida powder
Add green chili and garlic paste. Saute for a minute.
Add crushed soybeans and stir well.
Add crushed coconut, sesame seeds, turmeric powder, cinnamon and clove powder, salt and funnel seeds and raisins. Stir and saute for at least 6-8 minutes.
Add chopped cilantro. Mix well.
Add sugar and lemon juice (adjust your taste). Mix well.

Don't forget to have some and taste it, always adjust ingredients according to your taste.
Turn off stove. And let it cool down.
Once it's cooled down, make balls according to your size(make little smaller then golf  size balls) keep aside.
Now make small balls from dough too.
Roll the dough balls in round shape like small puri. Roll it thin.

Take stuffing ball and place in center.

Take edges of the dough and wrap it around and cover it properly.

Pinch out the excess dough.
Shape it like perfect ball.

Repeat this and make all Kachoris.

Heat the oil in frying pan.
Fry all the Kachoris until light golden brown.

       Serve them hot or room temperature with cilantro chutney or ketchup.

        To insure good health: eat lightly, eat green and eat variations:)=

        Trust me once you make this variation of Kachori, you will not get back to original ones...

   Take good care of yourself till next time.