Friday, January 29, 2010

Pudina Raitha


Servings : 2-4
Time Taken : 15-30 mins



Ingredients: 
2 cups - fresh curd
1 bunch - pudina/mint leaves, finely chopped
1 - medium size onion, finely chopped
a pinch of cumin powder
a pinch of black salt or regular salt to taste



Method
  1. Pour the curd in a bowl.
  2. Add the finely chopped mint leaves and onion.
  3. Add cumin powder and salt to taste and mix well.
  4. Serve with any pulao or flavoured rice.

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Bombay Bread Sandwich






Servings : 2
Time Taken : 15-30 mins


Ingredients: 
white bread



For filling:
boiled and smashed potatoes + salt + pepper + a pinch of garam masala powder
green chutney - grind a handful of coriander leaves with equal amount of mint leaves with salt, 1 clove of garlic, 1/2 tsp lemon juice, green chilli. (instead of adding water while grinding, i add a table spoon of olive oil)
sliced veges like cucumber, onion, tomatoes.



Method



  1. Apply green chutney on one bread.
  2. On the other bread, layer mashed potatoes-garam masala mixture and raw veges.
  3. Place one bread (with green chutney) on top of the other bread (with potatoes and veges).
  4. Cut into two and serve.
  5. It is optional to toast the bread lightly.