Carrot Kosumalli/Carrot & Sprouted Green Gram Salad

For the past few months, my family started consuming sprouted green grams as breakfast and snacks. These home-made beauties can be mixed with any food in limited quantities. In this salad, instead of moong dal I have added the sprouted ones to enhance the nutrition factor. I prepared this salad for our lunch. This salad can be taken in Virudh days also.

Shubh Navratri to everyone!!!

Serves for 5 people
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time - 4 minutes

Ingredients:
Carrots (medium) - 2 (grated)
Sprouted green gram - 2/3 cup
Grated coconut - 1 tbsp.
Coriander leaves (finely chopped) - few
Salt (to taste)
Lemon juice - a few drops

To temper:
Mustard seeds+black gram+cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp. each
Green chillies - 3 (slit with the base intact)
Asafoetida - a pinch
Curry leaves - 2 sprigs
Oil - 1 tsp.

Method:
In a bowl, mix carrot, sprouted green gram, coriander leaves, grated coconut and salt.
Temper the given ingredients from "To temper" and mix it with the mixture.
Sprinkle lemon juice and serve immediately.

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Sprouted Green Gram Salad

Ingredients:
Sprouted green gram - 2 cups
Onion - 1 (finely chopped)
Ginger - 1 tsp. (grated)
Tomato - 1 (chopped without seeds)
Cucumber - half (chopped)
Green capsicum - 1 (chopped)
Pomegranate - 1
Coriander leaves - a small bunch (chopped)
Salt (to taste)
Pepper powder (for seasoning)
Lime juice - a few drops

Method:
Mix all the given ingredients and eat.

Sent off to "CWS-Moong Beans" event.

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Khamang Kakdi/Kaakdi (Cucumber Salad)

Khamang Kakdi/Kaakdi is a Maharashtrian Cucumber Salad. I enjoyed the flavours of the salad while preparing and eating. The recipe goes for grating the cucumber and squeeze out the water. For our own convenience, I diced them and didn't extract the water. Also, instead of chopping the green chillies, I had slit them into halves. For me, it's always better to prepare other ingredients early and then chop the cucumber.

Ingredients:
Cucumber - 2 (peeled & chopped)
Peanuts - 2 tbsp. (roasted, peeled & coarsely crushed)
Green chillies - 3 (slit)
Fresh coconut (grated) - 2 tbsp.
Coriander leaves - few (chopped)
Salt (to taste)
Sugar - 3/4 tsp. (or as per taste)
Lemon juice - from half a lemon

Tempering:
Oil - 1 tsp.
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp.
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp.
Asafoetida powder - a pinch

Method:
Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Temper the given ingredients and pour in the salad. Mix well.
Serve immediately. (or)
While serving, add salt, sugar and lemon juice.

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தேவையான பொருட்கள்:

வெள்ளரிக்காய் - 2 (தோல் உரித்து நறுக்கியது)

வேர்க்கடலை - 2 மேஜைக்கரண்டி (வறுத்து தோல் இல்லாமல்  நன்றாக

நசுக்கியது)

பச்சை மிளகாய் - 3 (நறுக்கியது)

தேங்காய் (துருவியது) - 2 மேஜைக்கரண்டி

கொத்தமல்லி -  (நறுக்கியது)

உப்பு (தேவையான அளவு)

சர்க்கரை - 3/4 தேக்கரண்டி (அல்லது ருசிக்கேற்ப)

எலுமிச்சை சாறு - 1/2 எலுமிச்சை

தாளிக்க:

எண்ணெய் - 1 தேக்கரண்டி

சீரகம் - 1/2 தேக்கரண்டி

கடுகு - 1/2 தேக்கரண்டி

பெருங்காயம் - ஒரு சிட்டிகை

செய்முறை:

ஒரு பாத்திரத்தில் எல்லா பொருட்களையும் கலக்கவும்.

தாளிக்க கொடுத்துள்ள பொருட்களை தாளிக்கவும். சாலட் மீது
ஊற்றவும்.

உடனே பரிமாறவும் (அல்லது) பரிமாறும்போது உப்பு, சர்க்கரை, எலுமிச்சை சாறு

கலக்கவும்.

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Sprouted Green Gram Salad

My children are quite fond of Kurkure, so do many of their friends. To make them eat some healthy stuff, I mixed them with few vegetables. Of course, they enjoyed the salad.

Ingredients:
Sprouted green grams - 3 cups
Kurkure - 1 packet
Red capsicum - 1/2 (chopped)
Yellow capsicum - 1/2 (chopped)
Ginger (minced) - 1/2 tsp.
Corn - 1/2 cup
Coconut (grated) - 3 tbsp.
Cumin (crushed) - 1/2 tsp.
Coriander leaves - 2 tbsp. (chopped)
Lime juice - a few drops
Salt to taste (optional)
Pepper powder to taste (optional)
Cucumber - 1 (peeled and chopped)

Method:
Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Serve immediately in separate bowls. I didn't add corn and coriander leaves.

Sent off to Priya's "Let's Sprout" event.

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Pasta Salad

Ingredients:
Fusilli Pasta - 2 cups (tri-color)
Farfalle pasta - 2 cups
Red capsicum - 1 (cubed)
Yellow capsicum - 1 (cubed)
Cucumber (big) - 1 (peeled and chopped)
Carrots - 2 (grated)
Olive oil
Basil (dry)
Oregano (dry)
Thyme (dry)
Dry red chilli flakes
Salt (to taste)
Lemon juice - few drops
Tomato sauce - 2 tsp.
Scallions - 2 (chopped)
Lettuce (to garnish)

Method:
Cook pasta as per instructions.
In a mixing bowl, add cooked pasta, cubed capsicums, scallions, cucumber and carrot
Sprinkle dry basil, oregano, thyme and red chilli flakes and mix well.
Add a few drops of olive oil, tomato sauce, salt and lemon juice. Toss well.
Garnish with lettuce and serve immediately.

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Mixed Salad

Ingredients:
Red pepper - ½
Yellow pepper - ½
Cucumber - 1 (small)
Spinach - 10 leaves
Onions - 1
Carrots - 1
Lettuce
Sweet potato - 1 (boiled, peeled and cubed)
Mint leaves - few
Oregano
Lemon juice - a few drops
Red chili flakes
Walnuts - 8
Salt

Method:
Cut red, yellow pepper, cucumber, onion, cucumber, carrot and lettuce.
Dry roast the walnuts and cut into half.
Toss all in a bowl.
Enjoy!


Sent off to Divya's "Show Me Your Salad".

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Green Chickpeas Salad

Ingredients:
Green chickpeas - 1 cup
Red bell pepper - ½
Yellow bell pepper - ½
Onion - 1 (small)
Cucumber - 1 (small)
Carrot - ½
Beet root - ¼ cup

Dressing:
Lemon juice - 1 tsp.
Extra virgin olive oil - 1 tsp.
Pepper and salt

Method:
Toss all ingredients in a bowl.
Enjoy!

Sent off to Divya's "Show Me Your Salad" and PJ's "No cook event".

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Dill Carrot & Mushroom-Spring onion rice

Dill Carrot

Ingredients:
Shredded carrot – 3oo gm
Ginger pieces – 1 teaspoon
Dill (fresh -chopped) – 3 tablespoons
Green chilies – 2 (slit lengthily)
Coriander powder – 1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder – ¼ teaspoon
Olive oil
Salt
Mustard seeds – ¼ teaspoon
Cumin seeds – ¼ teaspoon


Method:
Steam the carrot for 5 minutes.
In a broad frying pan heat the olive oil.
To the oil, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
When the mustard seeds crackle, add the green chilies and ginger pieces.
Sauté for a few seconds.
Then add the steamed carrots and chopped dill. Mix well.
Add the turmeric powder and coriander powder. Sprinkle salt. Again mix gently.
Remove from heat after 1 minute.

Mushroom - Spring onion rice

Ingredients:
Basmati rice – 2 cups
Bay leaves – 4
Caraway seeds – 1 tablespoon
Salt for taste
Mushroom Marinating Ingredients:
Mushrooms – 400 gm
Spring onion sliced – 5
Yogurt – 1 1/4 cup
Garlic – 3 cloves (grated)
Ginger – 2 inch (grated)
Green chilies – 4 (slit lengthily)
Salt to taste
Red chili powder – 1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder – ¼ teaspoon
Olive oil
Ingredients for Spreading:
Spring onion greens sliced pieces– 5 stalks
Garam masala – 2 teaspoon
Green cardamom powder – ½ teaspoon
Coriander leaves – 2 tablespoon (chopped)
Mint leaves – 2 tablespoons (chopped)
Saffron strands – 2 pinch
Warm Milk – 2 tablespoon

Method:


Rice preparation:
Soak the rice for 30 minutes. Drain the water and keep it ready.
Bring 8 cups of water to a boil.
Add bay leaves, caraway seeds, salt and rice.
When the rice is almost done, drain excess water and keep it aside.
Preparation of Mushroom masala:
Marinate all the ingredients (except oil). Keep it for 5 minutes.
Heat the oil in pan. Add the mix and cook till it thickens and excess water evaporates.
Further process:
Take a thick saucepan.
Spread a layer of one-third of rice.
Over it spread half of the mushroom masala.
Sprinkle one teaspoon of garam masala.
Drop ¼ teaspoon of cardamom powder
Spray 1 tablespoon of mint and coriander leaves.
Mix saffron in warm milk and sprinkle
Then spread the spring onion greens.
Repeat the same with the remaining rice and other ingredients.
Cover it with aluminum foil and place lid tightly.
Dum in low heat for about 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, remove from heat and mix the rice gently.
Serve with any of your favorite raita.
Source: Sanjeev Kapoor

This carrot dish goes off to the FIL-Carrot event and Mushroom rice to The Caraway event.

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Cucumber Salad

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Green Salad


Strawberry Salad,


Chucumber


Sprouts Salad,


Carrot Kosumalli,


Healthy Fruit Salad




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Salad 'n' Soup

Salad

Ingredients

Lettuce or mixed greens – 2 cups

Chickpeas- 1/4 cup (canned - rinsed and drained)

Olive oil – 1 teaspoon

Lemon juice – 1 teaspoon

Salt and pepper to taste.

Sprinkle of flaxseeds.

Preparation

Toss together mixed greens or lettuce and chickpeas.

Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and toss again.

Sprinkle with flaxseeds.
Source : The Internet

Creamy Tomato Soup

Ingredients:
Ripe tomatoes – 2 lb

Olive oil to coat tomatoes.

White onion – 1 (chopped)

Carrot – 1 (chopped)

Small fennel bulb – 1 (chopped)

Unsalted butter – 3 tablespoons

Chicken or vegetable stock or water– 2 cups (I used water)

Fresh tarragon – 6 sprigs

Fresh parsley – 6 sprigs

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Heavy cream - ½ cup

Parsley Croûtons

Baguette – 12 thin sliced

Olive oil to coat both sides of each piece of baguette

Garlic - 2 gloves (cut into half)

Teleme cheese (or Parmesan) – I used parmesan

Fresh parsley – ¼ cup (chopped)

Method:
Pre-heat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Cut the tomatoes and remove the seeds. Coat them with olive oil.
Place the tomatoes in the baking dish for 30 minutes in the oven.
In between turn the tomatoes every 10 minutes.
When the tomatoes' skin begins to darken and blister, remove the baking dish. Let it cool.
Remove the skin. Reserve the pulp and the juices.
Melt the butter in a thick saucepan and add the chopped fennel bulb, carrot, onion and saute.
When the veggies turn soft add the water, fresh tarragon, fresh parsley.
Simmer for 30 minutes.

During this time, let's cook croutons.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Coat olive oil on both sides of the sliced baguettes. Place it on a baking sheet.
Rub one side of baquette with garlic and add the teleme cheese or sprinkle parmesan cheese. Sprinkle the parsley and bake till brown.

After 30 minutes, remove the sprigs of tarragon and parsley.
Add the tomato pulp and juice to the soup.
Let it cool.
Blend the vegetables in batches.
Return the soup to the pan and add the heavy cream. Heat it till warm.
Season it with pepper and salt.
While serving, float the croutons on the bowl of soup.

Source: Noble Pig.

Salad sent off to the 15-Minute event.

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Strawberry salad

Since Valentine's Day is coming up, we're preparing for it with a strawberry mania. The strawberry salad you see below took a while for designing but thankfully, my daughter helped me design this.

Ingredients for Salad:

Fresh strawberries sliced - 1/2 cup

Fresh baby spinach - 1 cup (chopped)

Almonds - 2 tablespoon (sliced)

Cider vinegar - 1/2 tablespoon

Honey - 1/2 tablespoon

Sugar - 1/2 teaspoon

Salad preparation Method:

In a salad bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries and almonds.

Combine vinegar, honey and sugar in a jar with a tight lid.

Shake well.

Sprinkle over salad and toss.

Recipe source : internet

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Chucumber

Ingredients:
Cucumber -1 ( cut into pieces)
Onion -1/4(chopped)
Tomato -1/2( chopped)
Unroasted peanuts -1 tbs( cut into pieces)
Red chilli -1 (chopped ) Optional
Green chilli -1( chopped) optional
Coriander leaves - 2tsp( chopped)
Chaat masala - 1/4 tsp
Lime juice -1/4 tsp
Crushed pepper -1/4 tsp
Salt



Method:
Mix onion, cucumber, tomato, red chilli(optional), green chilli(optional), salt, crushed pepper, coriander leaves and chaat masala.
While serving add the cut pieces of peanuts and lime juice.


P.S: To incease the taste fry the peanuts in oil by adding little salt. For mild taste don't add red chilli and green chilli.
Sent off to the 15-minute event.

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Egg Salad

Ingredients:
Egg -4
Pepper - 1/4 Tsp(crushed )
Onion pieces - 1 tsp
Tomato pieces - 1 tsp
Coriander leaves
Salt

Method:
Immerse the eggs in water.
Let the water gets boiled.
Boil the eggs.
Keep for 5 minutes.
Switch off the gas burner.
Cover and keep aside for 10 minutes.
Drop the eggs in cold water till the eggs get cold.
Remove the shells.
Cut the eggs into half.
Season with salt, pepper, onion, coriander leaves and tomato.

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Healthy Fruit Salad

Ingredients:
Apple
Mango
Orange
Kiwi fruit

Method:
The picture below will give the idea.


p.s. To reduce oxidation in apple, dip in diluted lime juice (1 part of lime juice with 3 parts of water) and then mix with fruits.
Sent off to the 15-Minute event.

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Sprouts Salad

Ingredients:
Sprouted Green gram - 1 cup
Onion - 1
Cucumber - 1
Capsicum - 1
Tomato - 1
Coriander Leaves
Salt
Pepper powder
Lime juice


Method:
Cut onion, cucumber, capsicum into pieces of desired size.
Cut tomato into 2 and scoop out the seeds. Then cut into pieces.
Mix all the pieces with sprouts.
Add pepper powder, salt, coriander leaves, and few drops of lime juice.
Mix and have the healthy salad.


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Carrot Kosumalli

Ingredients:
Carrot - 4 (grated or cut into small pieces)
Moong dhal - 1/4 cup
Green chillies - 2 (slit)
Green peas - 2 tsp
Salt
Coconut - 1 tsp (grated)
Lime juice - 2 drops
Coriander leaves - chopped

Seasoning:
Mustard seeds
Cumin seeds
Urad dhal
Asafoetida
Oil
Curry leaves

Method:
Soak the moong dhal for half an hour.
Take a salad bowl and add the grated carrot.
Drain the water from moong dhal and mix the dal with the carrot.
Take green peas and mix.
Take a small kadai and add the oil.
To the heated oil add urad dhal, cumin seeds, mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds splutter add the green chillies and curry leaves. Now add this to the carrot mix.
Finally add the salt,coconut gratings and chopped coriander leaves.
While serving add the lime juice.

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Red Health Salad

Ingredients:
Mix of Fruits

Method:
Cut the fruits into likable shapes and toss together in a bowl.
Enjoy the salad.
p.s. In this salad, I used water melon, cantaloupe, red grapes, and black grapes. I used melon scooper to make half ball shaped water melons and cantaloupes.



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