Pickle is a popular condiment in Indian cuisine.Veggies are paired with raw mango in this version. They provide a wonderful crunch. This is one of the recipe my mother used to make every summer.This is a south Indian version and has no oil. The pickle will be ready to use in 2 days. I hope you enjoy making it. Please leave me a comment if you make it or have any questions.
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Ingredients:
Raw mango, chopped - 2 cups
Carrot, chopped - 1/4 cup
Cauliflower, chopped - 1 cup
Dry Red chilli (byadgi) - 16
Mustard seeds - 3 tsp
Asafoetida (Hing) - 1/4 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Salt - 1 1/2 Tbsp
Water - 1 3/4 to 2 cup Written Recipe - http://www.lakshmicanteen.com/2013/08/tarkari-nonche-mixed-vegetable-pickle.html
Mint Chutney Sandwich is a very flavorful sandwich. It comes together quickly if you have some mint chutney stored in your freezer. I always make a big batch of mint chutney and portion them in ice cube tray. Then store them in resealable bags for later use. Whenever required, I pull out few cubes and thaw them. This way making this sandwich is a breeze. The bread slices are toasted and then a good amount of chutney is applied. Layers of veggies are placed between the two toasted bread slices. I hope you enjoy making them. Please leave me a comment if you enjoyed it or have any questions.
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Ingredients:
White bread slices - 4
English Cucumber - 1/4
Onion - 1/4
Tomato -1/2
Mint Chutney - As required
Ghee - As required
Pepper powder - To taste Mint Chutney Recipe - http://www.lakshmicanteen.com/2012/10/pudina-mint-chutney.html
Stuffed Mushroom is a tasty appetizer. A flavorful mushroom - onion mixture is mixed with cheese and then filled in the mushroom caps. It is ten topped with panko bread crumbs for some crunch. After baking, they can be served right away. Do try making this and I hope you will enjoy as much as we do. Please leave me a comment if you enjoyed watching it or have any questions.
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Ingredients:
Button Mushroom - 14
Onion - 1
Garlic Cloves - 3
Oil - 5 tsp
Red Chilli flakes - 1/2 tsp
Italian Seasoning - 1/2 tsp
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Grated Cheese - 1/2 cup (I used Pepper jack)
Panko bread crumbs - 1/3 cup
Watermelon Mint Lemonade is a perfect drink for hot days. The sweetness of the melon is well balanced by the lime juice. The mint leaves adds more flavor. For the Indian touch, a dash of black salt (kala namak) is added. Do try this combo and I'm sure you will enjoy it as much as we did. Please leave me a comment if you enjoyed it or have any questions.
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Ingredients:
Chilled Watermelon Cubes - 3 cups
Black Salt - 1/4 tsp
Mint - 2 Sprigs (Stems removed)
Sugar - 1 Tbsp
Juice from 1/2 lime
Churmuri Chikki is a very simple snack. Churmuri is nothing but the puffed rice. Traditionally it is made only with puffed rice, jaggery and then shaped into balls. I made it just like bars as it is easier to eat. It requires very few ingredients and the resulting snack is tasty and crunchy. To enhance the taste I have added roasted, salted peanuts. This can be packed as a snack for your kids lunch box. I hope you give this recipe a try and enjoy it as much as we did. Please leave me a comment if you enjoyed watching or have a question.
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Ingredients:
Puffed Rice - 4 cup
Soft Jaggery (Antu Bella) - 3/4 cup
Roasted Salted Peanuts - 1/2 cup
Water - 2 Tbsp
Ghee - 1 tsp
Cardamom Pod - 1
Boodh Kumblakaayi Huli is a popular dish in Udupi region. Ash gourd is simmered in a freshly ground spice paste and finished off with a mustard seasoning. It is served with white rice. Do try making this and I'm sure you will enjoy as much as we do. Please leave me a comment if you try making or have any questions.
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Chaat is a very popular street food in India. I have been making it for years and this is the version we like. I have used store bought puris and sev. It saves a lot of time. I always make a big batch of sweet chutney and mint chutney. Sweet chutney keeps well for few months in the refrigerator. I freeze the mint chutney by popping them in ice cube trays. I hope you enjoy making this. Please leave me a comment if you tried making it or have any questions.
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Ingredients:
Puri - 40-50
Dried green peas - 1 cup
Potato (small sized) - 4
Onion (small sized) - 1
Cilantro - 7-8 sprigs
Mint Chutney - As required
Sweet chutney - As required
Yogurt - 1 cup + 1 tsp sugar
Fine Sev - As required
Red chilli powder
Roasted Cumin powder
Chaat Masala
Recipe for Green Chutney - http://www.lakshmicanteen.com/2014/03/green-chutney-for-chaat.html
Recipe for Sweet chutney - http://www.lakshmicanteen.com/2015/04/a-is-not-complete-without-drizzle-of.html
Black Bean Avocado Salad is a simple meal which comes together really easily. I use a chopper to save some time. Hope you enjoy making this. Please leave me a comment if you make it or have any questions.
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Ingredients:
Ripe Avocado - 1
English Cucumber - 1/2
Green Bell Pepper - 1/2
Carrot - 1
Onion - 1/2
Tomato - 1
Jalapeno (de seeded) - 1/2
Cilantro - 5-6 sprigs
Lime juice - 1 tsp (or to taste)
Pepper powder - 1/4 tsp
Salt - To taste
