Dry-Fruits Milkshake

             On the seventh day of "Navrati", wishing you a HAPPY NAVRATRI, Swirling Skirts and Clashing Sticks, Color and Rhyme, An Exciting Mix!!!
            There are 9 colors of navratri and White is the seventh day's (October 19th) color. We all know that the colours of Navratri represent the nine avatars or incarnations of Goddess Durga.. White is the color of purity, cleaness, innocence, safety and goodness. Nothing is better than milkshake on this whitest day... White can represent a successful beginning, great for begin a  new week.  So let's pray for good health and intelligence for all with some cool and healthy Milkshake.:) Of course, I'm sharing a very rich and royal recipe on today's auspicious day. It's all about Dry-Fruits Milkshake. Hummm... I know you are already feel the richness of this Milkshake.

         Besides all, I'm so much excited for my 3rd Monday challenge on #foodiemonday. It's #foodiemonday #bloghop and our today's challenge is also #navratrimonday. #foodiemonday bloggers, let's rock this Monday too..

Lots of people keep fasting during these nine days. This Dry-Fruits Milkshake is the perfect milkshake for people who are on fasting. A full of protein and calcium milkshake, which can provide full day energy and power on high. Not only this, Dry-Fruits Milkshake packed with nutritional goodness, this dry fruits milkshake is filling enough to be served for breakfast, low on fat and high on flavor.

 










Makes for perfect fasting food for festivals like Navratri..  Just need few ingredients and ready to drink, in no time.

Let's start it,
Ingredients:
2 cups Milk
1 tbl Honey
3-4 Dates(deseeded)
4 Almonds
4 Cashews
5 Pistachios
1 Walnut(without shell:)
6 Raisins
2 Dry rose petals
1/2 tsp Cardamom powder
2 drops of Vanilla extract
Method:
* Soak Dates in 1/4 cup of milk for about 10 mins.

* Place soaked dates(with 1/4 cup milk) along with all other nuts.(Almonds, Cashews, Pistachios, Walnut and Raisins) in to a blender cup.

* Blend all together to a smooth paste.
* Now add Milk, Honey, Cardamom powder, dry rose patels and Vanilla extract.

* Blend again to make smooth and fizzy liquid.

* Pour into glasses.

* Serve this super cool milkshake and enjoy the fasting.
 Note: Add or subtract, dry fruits according to your choice.

         Don't forget to check back with me On "Dasera Special Recipe". An authentic dessert in very unique avatar is waiting for you...Take care and Happy Cooking till Next time..
     

 

Popcorn Bhel

         "हम लोगो को समज सको तो समजो दिलभर जानी,
          जितना भी तुम समजोगे उतनी होगी हैरानी ,
           हम में काफी बातें है  जो लगती है दिवानी ,
            थोड़ी मजबूरी है लेकिन थोड़ी है मनमानी,
फिर भी दिल है हिंदुस्तानी, फिर भी दिल है हिंदुस्तानी !!!!!"
          Yes! Phir bhi dil hai Hindustani...Again, I'm back with my all time favorite Fusion Recipe. Guess what..? Correct, it's fusion chat recipe, "Popcorn Bhel"!!!

 Fusion food is all about bringing together the best of two cuisine to create a dish that is in the true sense-A new world cuisine. I almost like all kind of cuisines from world as far as they are vegetarian. But still always wants some Indian flavors and Indian touch in any amazing food. True, it's funny, but that's me.:) Popcorn Bhel, the name is enough to know about the recipe. Definitely a choice of new generation. This recipe has no rocket science. Just need some regular ingredients with popcorn and here you go for awesome and relax day ahead. Another weekend-special recipe for you all. Just try it this weekend and make your weekend special with this chatpata bhel. Popcorn Bhel is as easy as "Pop-Pop"...,get up and pop your popcorn with some other preparation and done deal for relax weekend with sharp taste of Popcorn Bhel. You will feel each ingredient's taste on your tongue all weekend long. I would say definitely give it a try. Let's taste a titanic twist Popcorn Bhel!!!!

Ingredients:
For Chutney or Sauce;
1tbls oil
1cup Diced onions
2cloves of Garlic
1cup Diced tomatoes
1tbl Red chili powder
1/2tsp Oregano
1tsp Red crushed Pepper(red chili flaks)
Salt to taste
1tbl Ketchup(if you don't have Sriracha sauce and maggi ketchup, use 2tbls Ketchup
1tsp Sriracha hot chili sauce
1/2tbl Maggi masala chili ketchup(spicy chili sauce)
3tbls Hot & Spicy cheddar cheese sauce(you can use any spread cheese) 
1tbl Cream cheese
For serving;
150grms Popped popcorn(2-3 bags unpopped)
2tbls Boiled-chopped potatoes
2tbls Chopped onions
2tbls Chopped tomatoes
1tbls Chopped bell peppers
1tbls Chopped cilantro
For garnish;
1/4 cup mix of chopped onion and chopped bell pepper along with some red crushed pepper and oregano.
Method:
For chutney or sauce;
* Heat the pan with oil.
* Add diced onions and garlic cloves in it.
* Cook for about 3-4 minutes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Add diced tomatoes and sauté.

* Add salt, red chili powder, red crushed pepper  and oregano.

* Mix all and cook for a while.

* Turn off the stove and keep the pan on stove for about 1 minute.

* Transfer all into a grinder cup.

* Grind all and make smooth paste.

* Transfer paste into a bowl.

* Heat cheddar cheese sauce and cream cheese for about a minute or till gets smooth liquid texture.

* Add cheese sauce into paste and mix.

* Add ketchup, sriracha hot chili sauce and maggi masala chili sauce into paste and mix well all together.

* Keep on side for serving time.

For serving;

* Take big mixing bowl.

* Add popcorns, chopped onions, boiled chopped potatoes, chopped tomatoes, chopped bell pepper and chopped cilantro.

* Mix well.

* Add 3-4 big serving spoons of chutney or sauce.

* Mix all well.

* If you need more chutney or sauce, add it according to your taste.

* Garnish with some chopped onions, bell peppers, red crushed pepper and oregano.

* A very unique sweet and savory and chatpati dish is ready to serve.

* Enjoy!!!!

   

In next issue we shall discuss and taste Navratri Special dish again. Till then enjoy food wisely and nicely:)

 Happy Navratra Once Again....

 

Pomegranate Pick Me Up

         Wishing you a Glorious Navratri to all!

 
'તારા  વીના શ્યામ મને એકલુ રે લાગે, Pomegrante Pick Me Up પીવા ને વહેલો આવજે '

       Today's Navratri special is the most favorite smoothie in my family. Me and my family love this smoothie from Jamba juice. It's like whenever we see Jamba Juice anywhere, our car goes to it's parking lot by itself..:) no seriously! Nothing is better than Pomegranate Pick Me Up from Jamba Juice.  Basically it's  a inspired recipe from Jamba Juice, but of course I added my magically secret ingredients in it. I tried it at home with some my favorite ingredients and it came out amazingly great. So I thought to share with you and boost your energy for this Navratra with this amazingly great smoothie, "Pomegranate Pick Me Up." Navratri is a period of fasting. Some people fast all the nine days and some only for some days. During the fasting period, people make various dishes which follow the strictures laid down as to what kind of foods can be consumed and what not. The diet is strictly vegetarian and based on only fruits, juices, milk, potato and some other root vegetables.

       Even though it is a period of fasting there is fantastic array of sweets and other foods that one can enjoy. For that reason, I'm going to share  a unique combination of ingredients, which will end up a healthy version of a smoothie. All the nine days of navratri are devoted to Maa Durga and Maa Amba, Goddess of Shakti(Power). One of the best part about Navratri is Dandiya and Garba performed on evenings of Navratri. The dancers strike the sticks with their partners and dance in circular motion, to the rhythm of th emusic played in the background.. Oh my god, my legs started playing garba already.:), and yours too, right? Stop before you go to play Dandiya or Garba, pick up the glass of 'Pomegranate Pick Me Up' smoothie and get energy to play all night.

     Also, #foodiemonday #bloghop and today's challenge is #smoothiemonday. How cool is that to celebrate #foodiemonday #bloghop #smoothiemonday with this navratri special. It's my second Monday challenge, and looking forward to reach on top of the expectation with this "pomegranate Pick Me Up", recipe.(just like last week's #foodiemonday)

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cup frozen Berry Medley(strawberries, blackberries, blueberries & raspberries)
1/4 cup Pomegranates
3/4 cup Mix Berries Juice
3/4 cup Pomegranate Juice
1/3 cup Yogurt
1 cup Raspberry Sorbet
1 tbls Sugar(I used brown sugar)
1/3 cup Kale, Spinach, Chard Mix
1 cup Ice
Method:
* Place ingredients into a blender.

* Blend until a smooth consistency is achieved.

* Pour in to glasses.
* Garnish with some Pomegranates.
* Serve is chilled.

       So.... Hooray #foodiemonday #blohop #smoothiemonday Challenge.!! You will automatically wait for our next challenge after this awesomely delicious #smoothiemonday , right? Yay! Have a great week ahead. Take care & Happy Cooking till next time. 

 

      May the festival of light and music bring bright and beats in your life with joy and blessings. "Happy Navratri To All"
    "Monday Is The Perfect Day To correct Last Week's Mistakes", For this reason, nail the recipe and grab your glass of 'Pomegranate Pick Me Up' now. 

 

Spinach-Chutney Sandwich

                    "You can make any meal into a sandwich, and any sandwich into a meal." -jeff Mauro
           How true is this.! Sandwich, itself has so many variations. And the great thing is any kind of sandwiches are the best for anytime and or anybody. Kid's love to eat sandwich all the time. and this is one of the best recipe for fuzzy kids, who don't like to eat spinach at all. This recipe also best for kid's lunch box. "Spinach-Chutney Sandwich" has all the healthy ingredients in it. I usally pack this sandwich to kid's lunch once in a week. It boost your energy and mood for a day. Spinach is one of the healthiest food in the world. Try this "Spinach-Chutney Sandwich" once and you will fall love in spinach again.
          So let's gear up our energy and protein with this healthy version of spinach-chutney sandwich.

Ingredients:
2 medium size Boiled and grated potatoes
1 tbls Butter
1 cup Chopped onions
1/2 cup Chopped red/Green bell pepper
1 tsp Green chili paste
1 tsp Garlic paste
2 cups Chopped spinach
2 tbls Green cilantro chutney
Salt to taste.
12 slices Bread
Butter

Method:
* Heat the pan, add butter in it.
* Add chopped onions and sauté.
* Add green chili, garlic paste.
* Cook for couple of minutes and spinach and chopped bell pepper.

* Cook for another 1-2 minutes and add boiled and grated potatoes.

* Add green cilantro chutney in it.

 * Mix well and seasoning with salt.
 * Turn off the stove.

* Spread butter on bread.




















* Apply about 1-2 tbls of potato-spinach filling on bread.

 













*Spread butter on another bread and close the sandwich.

* Spread butter on both sides of sandwich and grill it.
* Serve it with ketchup.

   "Life is like sandwich-the more you add to eat, the better it becomes."

           Goodbyes, are not forever and not the end. It simply means take care until we meet again. 

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.