Watermelon Salsa

  Refreshing and appetizing...You'll fall in love with my 5 ingredients recipe for this Watermelon Salsa.. The only thing that can possibly make watermelon better is a super simple and healthy recipe for Watermelon Salsa. I mean.. 5 ingredients!! although not obvious hit the spot!:) It has this totally salty sweet thing that is wondering.. And even though Watermelon is the star, it's not over powering..just refreshing.. This is also a great way to do something different with part of giant Watermelon:) I figure there are only a few months out of the year where I can eat it until my heart busts, so why not!! I just want to eat that with chips right now!!! 

My #foodirmonday #bloghop entry for this monday's theme #watermelon.

Ingredients:
2 cups diced Watermelon
1/2 cup chopped red Onion
1/2 teaspoon chopped Jalapeno or green chillies
1/2 Lime (juiced)
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Salt to taste
Method:
* Gently fold all the ingredients together in a big mixing bowl.

* Serve with Corn Chips or any chips or crackers as a topping. 

* Enjoy!!!

Rice Krispies Easter Treats

    Helllo peeps, Happy Easter!!! I decided to make some treats for my kids and co-works this Easter.. The Rice Krispies Easter Treats-- They are so delicious, so yummy and marshmallow- y that they are usually gobbled up within a day. And you can do so much more with them than just make them into the standard rectangle shapped bar, right? I made some Rice Krispies Easter Eggs and Rice Krispies Easter Cups. The best part of cups are the Easter egg candies on top.They are the best!! If you are seriously looking for a fun and simple Easter treats, try these recipes. I know you'll love it!!

" The will of God will never take you where the grace of God will not protect you."

Have a Blessed Easter!!

-Here is all you'll need to make this delicious Rice Krispies Easter Treats-Eggs::
Ingredients:
6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
1 bag(16 oz.) Mini Marshmallows
4 tablespoon Butter
Non stick spray
Food colors
Plastic Easter Eggs
Metod::
* Melting marshmallows and butter in a microwave safe bowl. (I cooked mine for about 2 minutes but keep eye ans made sure the weren't puffing up too much and falling out of the bowl.)
* Stir occasionally while cooking.
* Split this mixture into two different bowls.
* Add the different food colors into different bowls.
* Than add half of the rice krispies into one bowl and half into another bowl and mix well.
* Use the plastic eggs and spray them with nonstick spray.
* Then begin stuffing your colored rice krispies mixture into the plastic eggs and shape them into eggs.
* Remove your rice krispies from the plastic eggs and there you have it, a yummy Rice Krispie Eggs.

 -Here is all you'll need to make this delicious Rice Krispies Easter Treats-Cups::
Ingredients:
1 bag(16 oz.)Mini marshmallows
7 cups Rice Krispies
3 tablespoon Butter
Some Easter Eggs Candy
Butter Cream Frosting(i used Pillsbury Frosting)
2-3 drops Green food color
Some sprinkle candies(optional)

Method:
* Grease cupcake pans and set aside.
* Melting marshmallows and butter in a microwave safe bowl. (I cooked mine for about 2 minutes but keep eye ans made sure the weren't puffing up too much and falling out of the bowl.)
* Stir together until well blended and pour in Rice Krispies. Stir until well combined.
* Pour into greased cupcake pan.

* Press down with wax paper.

* Let set for half hour.
* Add some green food color into frosting and mix well.
* Pipe your green frosting onto your cups. 

* Top with some sprinkle candies and Easter egg candies.

* Enjoy!!

Happy Easter to you all!!!

                           

Spritesicles & Lemonsicles (Sprite Popsicle & Lemonade Popsicles)

    If you haven't made your own Popsicle before, than these two different types of popsicles are probably the easiest things you can do anytime in no time. these are the recipe that you can "pour-and-go"!!! Also huge choices of variation in this easy recipe. You and your kids will love being involved in dreaming up all the flavor possibilities. It's wholesome way to make a cool snack that both you, and your kids and probably even neighborhood kids are going to love this summer. Check out my two variation of this cool Popsicles.. 

Don't forget to read Notes for even more choices for this cool Popsicles.

   My #foodiemonday #bloghop entry for this #summercooler theme.

 

Ingredients:
For Spritesicles (sprite popsicles):
Serves:4
3/4 cup Sprite or 7up
4 Strawberries (cut in 4 pieces)
10-12 Blueberries
8 Gummies
For Lemonsicles (lemonade popsicles):
Serves:4
1 cup Lemonade
1 Kiwi (sliced cut)
4 Strawberries (cut in 4 pieces)
8-10 Blueberries
some Gummies
Method:
For Spritesicles:
* Place the fruits and gummies in each Popsicle mold.
* Add in the Sprite.
* Insert popsicle mold's cover with stick.

* Freeze them for 6-8 hours.
* Pull Popsicles out after freezing them.
* Enjoy.

For Lemonsicles:
* Place the fruits and gummies in each Popsicle mold.
* Pour lemonade into each mold.
* Insert popsicle mold's cover with stick.

* Freeze them for 6-8 hours.
* Pull Popsicles out after freezing them.

* Enjoy.

Notes:
* You can use any kind of soda instead of Sprite.
* You may use your choices of fruits.
* You can also make them without any gummies or with any gummies.
* You can use Coconut water instead of Sprite and Lemonade.
* Any juices are also alternative choice for sprite or lemonade.
* Use Champagne or light rum if you would like as alcohol treat.
** If you don't have Popsicle molds, use plastic cups and insert wood stick.

  If you would like to try out some more Variation of Popsicle, please check my below recipe:::

Nutella Popsicles

                                   


  

Virgin Pina-Colada

    Virgin Pina Colada--An exhilarating glassful drink, that is sure to shake your taste buds out of their fantasy! A perfect and healthy drink for summer season.. Now that the cold weather has finally flew down, it is the best time to try out this cool drink.. A super easy and delishh recipe, using very few ingredients and also kids friendly!! Amazing.. hummm! This drink is made with a brilliant combination of Pineapple and Coconut milk along with vanilla ice-cream.

 My #foodiemonday #bloghop entry for #coconutmilk theme.

Ingredients::
20oz. Pineapple chunks with juice can 
1/3 cup chilled Coconut milk 
1 cup Vanilla ice cream
Sugar as taste (if needed)
1/2 cup Ice cubes
Some Pineapple chunks or pieces for Garnishing.
Method::
* Combine all the ingredients into blender.

* Blend all the ingredients till mixture is smooth and frothy.
* Pour equal amount of drink into 2 tall glasses.
* Garnish with Pineapple pieces. 
* Serve chilled. 

* Disfruta la bebeda!! Adios!

Nigella Seeds(Kalonji) Dip or Aachari Dip

   Nigella or Kalonji or Black seeds, is known as the "seed of blessing" as it is considered to be one of the greatest healing herbs of all times.. Apart from being a wonderful medicine, Nigella seeds are superb spice, used to flavor a variety of authentic dishes including pickles..Also popular decorative spice for tossing onto bread or naan, savoury cookies or pastries, as well as over salads too.. A tempering of Kalonji along with jeera goes well over rice too. its taste adds flavorsome value to any type of curry or stew or even to dal..Toasted Nigella seeds can be added to citric pickles to balance the flovor and improve digestion..Today's recipe is totally inspired my indian pickle's flavor. It's all about "Nigella Seeds(kalonji) Dip" or "Aachari Dip"...

    Never before would you have experienced such a wide assortment of Indian spices in a dip! With a base of curds, tempered with five aromatic spices, perked up with coriander and green chillies, and chilled to a pleasant temperature, this lip-smacking Achaari Dip or Nigella seeds Dip will make your taste buds tingle with joy, yearning for the next bite of dip-coated cracker or chip or tikki or khakhra..:)  
   When friends or family are coming over, a snack of chips and dips is the first thing comes to mind.. Or even wonderful snack to enjoy on a weekend's evening. This Nigella seeds dip is also perfect with simple Khakhras.. I perfer this dip with my favorite Bajari Dhebra Khakhra.. It goes very well with some crackers too.. Any crackers or corn chips or khakhras or tikkis become interesting with this deliciously chilled low-fat yogurt dip enhanced with delectable spices. Prepare in advance and enjoy at leisure.. 
  My #foodiemonday #bloghop entry for #nigellaseeds..

INGREDIENTS:: 
1/2 teaspoon Oil
1/4 teaspoon Nigella seeds(Kalonji)
1/4 teaspoon Fenugreek(Methi) seeds
1/4 teaspoon Mustard(rai) seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon Fennel Seeds
A pinch of asafoetida(hing)
1/4 cup Chopped cilantro
Green chillies according to taste.(use 1-2)
3/4 cup Low-fat hung Yogurt or you can use regular yogurt
Salt to taste
Sugar to taste
METHOD::
* Heat the oil in a small pan.
* Add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, nigella seeds, cumin seeds and fennal seeds.
* Add asafoetida, when seeds crackle.

* Saute for few seconds.
* Turn off the stove and keep aside to cool down.
* Add all roasted spices, green chillies, chopped cilantro, salt and sugar into a blender jar along with very low amount of water.
* Blend all together and make a fine paste.
* Pour the paste into a bowl, add the hung yogurt and wisk well.

* Keep in fridge for at least an hour. 
* Sprinkle some Nigella seeds and serve chilled.
* Enjoy.

NOTES:
-You may use regular yogurt instead of low-fat.
-You can use combination of sour cream and yogurt too.
-You can eat immediately too, no need to chilled it. But chilled taste more delicious.
  

Pav-Bhaji Pasta

     Here's the most luscious and interesting recipe for all you cooking enthusiasts out there!! Serve the goodness of Pasta and wholesomeness of Pav-Bhaji with this rich aggregate to the dinner table. when an all-time favorite Desi snack crosses paths with a popular Italian dish, the result is this fascinating Pav-Bhaji Pasta!!

  My #foodiemonday #bloghop entry for this #pasta mania theme..

Ingredients:
1 cup Boiled Pasta
1/4 cup Chopped Carrots
1/2 cup Chopped Onions
1/4 cup Chopped Bell peppers
1/2 cup Chopped Tomatoes
1/2 cup Boiled & mess Potatoes
1/4 cup Blanched and chopped Cauliflower
1/4 cup Blanched Peas
1/4 teaspoon Chaat masala
2-4 tablespoon Butter
1-2 teaspoon Pavbhaji masala
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1-2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon red chili-garlic paste(sauce)
Salt to taste
Couple of tablespoon grated cheese and some cilantro for garnishing.
Some water
Method:
* Heat the pan and add 2-3 tablespoon Butter.
* Add chopped onions and saute until gets light pink in color.
* Add chopped carrots, bell peppers, tomatoes and cook well.

* Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, chaat masala and pavbhaji masala.
* Saute well.
* Add boiled and messed potatoes, blanched peas and blanched cauliflower. 

* Add little amount of water and mess all the vegetable very well. (add more water if needed)
* Add red chili-garlic paste and lemon juice along with Salt.
* In another pan heat the 1 tablespoon butter and toss the boiled pasta in it.
* Add buttery Pastas into mixed vegetable and mix well.

* Turn off the stove and serve the Pav-bhaji pasta with garnishing of grated cheese and chopped cilantro.
* Serve the Pav-Bhaji Pasta with some garlic bread.

* Enjoy.

Blueberry-Mango Marble Froyo Bars

 Dipped in hues of love and trust has come the festival of Holi. Let the colors of Holi spread the message of peace and happiness with this colorful recipe..

Holi--the festival of colors, marks the beginning of spring season and is celebrated in different parts of India though the rituals and customs to celebrate this festival vary from one region to another, the spirit of festivity remains the same. Holi is one festival, where people tend to forget their grudges and misunderstandings and welcome each other in their lives with warmth and love.. 

Holi Hai.....

      My colorful recipe for this #foodiemonday #bloghop #holispecial theme.

Ingredients:
For Blueberry Froyo:
1 cup greek yogurt
1/2 cup blueberries
Sugar as taste
For Mango Froyo:
1/2 cup greek yogurt
1/3 cup chopped mango
Sugar as taste
Method:
For Blueberry Froyo:
* Pour all the ingredients of blueberry froyo in a blender and make smooth puree.
For Mango Froyo:
* Pour all the ingredients of mango froyo in a blender and make smooth puree.
Freezing Method:
* Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and spread blueberry smooth puree evenly inside.

* Top with 5-6 tablespoon of mango smooth puree on it.
* Use a clean bread knife to gently swirl on the puree.
* Cover with the cling film and freeze overnight or until solid.
* Cut into bars, once froyo gets solid.

* Blueberry-Mango Marble Froyo bars are ready to eat..

* Enjoy!!

Dhaba-Style Paneer Butter Masala

   "The willingness to listen, the patience to understand, the strength to support, the heart to care & just to be there.. that is the beauty of a lady!!"
              Happy Women's Day!!
   So, for this great dedication of this special post on women's day for one of the great lady, who always inspired me in cooking skill.. I'm sharing today's recipe from Bhavna's kitchen. This post and recipe is all about inspired by some women and I learn lots of cooking by watching Bhavna's youtube videos. After getting married, not a lot but few responsibilities came on and started cooking with whatever I could make. Usually some routine food. After moving into USA, couldn't find some delicious Indian Food anywhere around me..Even though I wanted to eat tasty food but never knew how to cook. Interest for cooking was somewhere in the corner of my heart. After searching for good tasty recipes, finally one time I watched Bhavna's recipe on youtube and tried that , not only that but came out same as i wanted since a long.. My tries and errors makes me perfect day by day and all credit for new recipes goes to Bhavna, when it comes about inspiration. So, today's recipe is copycat recipe from her and I"m sure this recipe will satisfied you whenever u craving for some restaurant style food.. 

 My #foodiemonday #bloghop entry for #women'sdaytreat.

Ingredients:
1 cup Paneer
1 large Onion
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
1/2 cup Almond meal/flour
1/4 cup yogurt
1 small can tomato paste
2 teaspoons dhanajeeru
1 tablespoon Kasuti meethi
3 tablespoon Oil-Butter
2 teaspoon red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
Salt
Some whipping cream and cilantro
Method:
* Heat oil and butter in a pan.
* Add Paneer cubes until golden brown and keep aside.

* Add chopped onions in same pan with ginger garlic paste. 
* Add some salt and saute till onions gets tender and light pink.
* Transfer cooked onions, ginger & garlic into a blender.
* Add yogurt, 2 tablespoon tomato paste and almond meal and blend all. 
* Add some water when blending and make smooth paste.
* Heat oil and butter again and add this smooth paste into it.
* Add turmeric powder, red chili powder and dhanajeeru.
* Stir and cook for little bit.

* Add some more tomato puree, stir and cover and cook.
* Add garam masala, sugar and Kasuri methi mix well and cook.
* Add fried Paneer cubes , mix and cover the lid and cook for 2-3 minutes more. 
* Add little water if needed at this point.
* Turn off the stove.

* Serve with some chopped cilantro and drizzle some whipping cream.
* Serve with some Naan, Roti or rice.
* Enjoy..

Recipe Credit:: Bhavna's Kitchen