Chinese Bhel

    We all desire harmony in our lives and this works on the ancient Taoist principle of Yin and Yang in which balance and contrast are the key. Each Chinese dish reflects a balance of taste, texture, aroma and color. Be it sweet, sour, pungent, hot, salty or spicy-all the basic flavors are incorporated deftly in all Chinese dishes. Here the recipe with full of lip smacking taste with some Indian twist.."Chinese Bhel"-Crispy noodles with vegetables, toasted with sauce. Enjoy the crunchy-munchy Chinese Bhel...

Ingredients::
2-3 cups boiled Noodles
1/3 cup chopped Spring onions
1/4 cup chopped Cabbage
1/4 cup chopped bell-peppers
1/4 cup chopped onions
2 tablespoon chopped Carrots
1 tablespoon Ketchup
1 tablespoon Schezwan sauce
1 tablespoon Soya sauce
1 teaspoon red chili-garlic paste( I used ready made)
1/4 teaspoon Sugar
Salt to taste
Oil for Frying
Method::
* Take a mixing bowl and add all chopped vegetables in it.

* Add ketchup, schezwan sauce, soya sauce, red chili-garlic paste,salt and chopped spring onions.(keep 1-2 tbls chopped spring onions for garnishing)
* Add sugar to balance the taste and mix.
* Mix all vegetable and sauce very well.

* Keep it on side.
* Heat the oil in frying pan.
* Add boiled noodles and fry them till gets golden and crispy.

For Serving;
* Combine vegetable sauce mix with fried noodles in a big bowl and mix well gently.

* Transfer as in a serving plate or bowl.
* Garnish chopped spring onions.
* Serve it immediately.

Note:: Adjust sauce according to your taste.

Fruits & Yogurt Parfaits

    Healthy, delicious Fruits & Yogurt parfaits are layered with fresh peaches & oranges, vanilla flavored yogurt, some your favorite granola and fresh kiwis & pears for a lovely morning breakfast or afternoon snack or sweet treat for kids.!! Amazing, Hummmm!!!!

    Welcome back to another #foodiemonday #bloghop. Let's enter with this super healthy and kid's friendly recipe into today's # tricolor challenge. It's Republic Day for India. "May the Indian tricolor always fly high... Warm wishes on, the grand occasion of India's Republic Day." Today's recipe is totally dedicated to all Indians all over the world.

     There are endless possibilities in Parfaits' Recipe. I'm sharing my Daughter's favorite Parfait as a after school snack. She just love these combinations of fruits and yogurt with her favorite Granola bar. You can use any Granola or Cereal in this recipe but, I used Granola Bar(crumbled it) because my kids love the Granola Bar anytime. So just open your imaginations and try out this recipe with your favorite fruits, granola and flavored yogurt. Layer the ingredients into a glass container, starting with fruits and ending with fruits. I think the combination of peaches & oranges with kiwi & pear is especially tasty and pretty because it has sweet and sour flavors in it. When you combine this with soft vanilla flavored Yogurt, it will be heavenly delicious!
Ingredients:
For 2 servings:
1 cup Mix chopped kiwis and pears
1 cup Mix chopped peaches and oranges
1 cup Vanilla flavored yogurt
2 Granola Bars
some honey and color sugar for top of glasses
Method:
* Dip tops of glasses in to honey, then colored sugar. Set them aside.

* Crumble granola bars and keep on side.

* First layer mix of chopped kiwis & pears  in any glass.
* Pour vanilla flavored yogurt on it.
* Layer crumbled granola bar on yogurt.
* Layer mix of chopped peaches and oranges.
* Serve with spoon-they are good to the very last bite:)

Variations Note:
   As I said, this simple recipe has endless variations so here are some::
- Use plain yogurt in place of the vanilla yogurt.
- Use any fruit flavored yogurt in place of vanilla yogurt.
- Use any granola or cereal or oats in place of granola-bar.

- Drizzle some honey on cereals or oats or granolas - Use some honey, if you are using plain granola or cereal.
- Use other combinations of fruits.
-Use some chopped nuts on the fruits.

-Topping with chai-seeds or Flax-seeds on top.      Be the  change you want to see in this world & feel proud to be an Indian...
                                      Happy Republic Day
 

Snickerdoodle Cookies (Eggless)

          Making soft, thick & puffy Snickerdoodle Cookies at home is easy. And certainly quick! Snickerdoodles cookies(eggless)-- crisp edges with soft and fresh texture with full of cinnamon flavor, extremely delicious..
                          Happy National Cookie Day!!

         It's world #cookieday today! Cookies comes in all different shapes, flavors & size. To celebrate World Cookie Day, let's bake a heavenly luscious Snickerdoodle Cookies
        A snickerdoodle is type of soft sugar cookie dusted with cinnamon powder and sugar powder. Like sugar cookie dressed in cinnamon sugar outfit..:) That's why me and my kids love them so much, besides their amusing name of course. We just adore anything with cinnamon & sugary. when you bite into it, you will find edges are wonderfully crisp and inside texture is soft with lovely buttery sweet flavor. These cookies are often served on Christmas and actually I am going to share this recipe with you so you all can bake this on Christmas and will make your Christmas extremely special..
Ingredients:
for cookie;
1 1/2 cup All purpose flour
1/2 tsp Baking powder
3/4 tsp Baking soda
1/4 tsp Salt
3/4 cup Sugar powder
1/2 cup Unsalted melted butter
3 tbls Milk
1 tsp Vanilla extract
for coating;
2 tbls Sugar powder
1 tsp Cinnamon Powder
some small decorating candies(optional)
Method:
* Mix sugar powder and cinnamon powder and keep it aside for coating the cookies at last.

* Mix all purpose flour, sugar powder, baking powder, baking soda & salt in a bowl.
* Combine them very well.

* Mix melted butter, milk & vanilla extract in another bowl and mix well.

* Add melted butter and milk mixture to dray ingredients.

* Fold them in till you gets smooth dough.

* Chill the dough in the fridge for 30-40 minutes.

* Preheat oven to 330* F. 
* Line baking tray with parchment paper.
* Now Take out dough from fridge.
* Make smooth equal balls from dough.

* Roll all balls into prepared cinnamon-sugar mixture and coat well.

* Arrange the cookies on the baking tray, flatten them slightly.

* Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or till the edges are medium brown in color.

* Remove from oven and sprinkle some decorating small candies.
* Wait for 5 minutes.
* Remove from baking tray and let them cool down completely on cooling rack.

*Enjoy !!!!

It's world cookie day and let's Celebrating with cookies!

 

Happy cooking.....

Spooky Boo Brownies

                   Trick or Treat!!! Of course it's a treat, and that too a delicious one for Halloween special. I promise, not to scare you away rather you will leave with a sweet tooth in mind:)=
       On the mark of any festival, my mind gets buzzing for the recipes, crafts and tons of ideas! Today's recipe is one of a kind inspires by Betty Crocker recipe. The Halloween brownies are like a custom in my home every year since my "bachhas" were babies. And so I thought, and pretty sure that your kids will be love this too. So what are you guys waiting for...? Get up and give trick and treat(both) to your kids.

        Get ready for some "Spooktacular" fun and scrumptious eating is coming your way!!!!

Ingredients:
1 box Brownie Mix
1 cup White Chocolate
15-16 Large Marshmallows
1 tube black decorating gel or melted dark chocolate for make eyes and mouths

Method:
* Pre heat the oven and follow the direction on Brownie Mix Box.
* Bake the brownies.
* Heat the white chocolate in microwave and melt it.
* Cut completely cool, brownies in pieces.
* Top each brownie with 1 large marshmallow.
* Spoon 1 tbls melted white chocolate over each marshmallow to coat.
* Let stand until white chocolate is set.
* Use black gel or chocolate chips or melted dark chocolate to make eyes and mouths.
* Enjoy it.

Note:
'Don't forget to brush your teeth tonight. You don't want to get a boo-thache'.

                   Hope you all have a fun filled Spooktacular Halloween!!!!!

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....

 

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."

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