Friday 11 April 2014

Eggless Mayonnaise

This Egg less mayonnaise has an excellent flavor with out the cholesterol of eggs.

Ingredients:

Whisked smooth yougurt - 400gms
Milk -2tbsp
Extra Virgin Olive oil-2tbsp
Mustard Oil - 1tbsp
Black Pepper- 1/2tsp Coarsely grounded
Salt - 1 1/2 tsp
Lemon -1

Method:

1. Pass the yougurt through a strainer and then leave it hanging overnight in a muslin cloth.

2.The next day,mix in the milk to give it of the consistency of a sauce.

3.Add the remaining ingredients and whisk well.

4.Serve as a dip or in salads or sandwiches.

Vegetable Salad

Eating vegetable salads everyday provides more vitamins,minerals in lesser calories.As it has more fiber, it is highly beneficial for diabetic patients also.

Serves -5
Cooking Time -Nil
Preparation time-10 min

Ingredients:

Onion -1
Tomatoes-2
Cucumber -1
Salt- to taste
PepperPowder- to taste
Lemon - 1 medum size

Method:

1.Cut all the vegetables into 1 inch cubes.

2.Sprinkle salt,pepper powder .

3.Squeeze lemon juice and shale well.

4.Allow to rest for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors and then serve .

Thursday 10 April 2014

Raw Onion Chutney (Ulli Karam)

This Declicious accompaniment  come from Rayalaseema in AndhraPradesh.This is a raw chutney strongly flavored with raw onions.This chutney tastes best when it is made super spicy . Goes well with Jowar Roti (Jonna Rotti).

Serves 2-3

Total Prep time:10 mins 

Ingredients:
Shallots 20-25 (or) Onions Big -2nos
Red Chilli Powder-1 1/2tbsp (Adjust according to your taste)
Tamarind Pulp-1Tsp
Salt to taste
Coriander Powder-1tsp
Garam Masala-1tsp
Oil-1 cup

Method:

1. Peel the skins of shallots and keep them ready, if the shallots are big cut them into 2-3 pieces. If you are using large onions peel and cut them into chunks roughly.

2. In a blender add shallots, Red chilli Powder, coriander powder,garam masala tamarind pulp and salt and grind to get a coarse chutney. Do not grind it longer, just pulse it until you get chunky chutney . 
3. Remove the chutney in to a bowl and add 1 cup of oil (at room temperature).And serve with Jowar Roti ,Phulka or with hot steamed rice.