I love mango lassi! I am in between recipes so I thought I would write a post where you could tell us your favourite yogurt drinks! Is Mango Lassi the best? You tell me! :)
Salmon Salad Update.....
Hi there everyone, Thank you for visiting! I just thought I would let you know that I updated my Easy Salmon Salad Recipe with a picture. I didn't have cherry tomatoes in at the time so I just used normal ones instead. Hope you like it :)
Healthy Date and Wheat Snacks
If you are dieting or health conscious or you don't eat eggs these are a fantastic healthy snack.
1 tbsp Set Honey
2 tbsp Healthy Margarine
1 Heaped tsp Almond Paste
1 Teaspoon Rice Flour
3 tbs Wholewheat Flour
Tiny Pinch Cinnamon
1 More tbsp Set Honey mix
4 tbsp Wholewheat
Hand Full Dates
Splash of Water and Honey
Melted Margarine
Mix 1 tbs of honey with the margarine and cream together, add the almond nut paste and mix well. Add the rice flour and sieve in 3 tbs of wholewheat flour with a tiny pinch of Cinnamon(you will be left with some wheat bits in the sieve, keep it to the side as it is added later) then add the other tbs of honey. It should form a doughy ball.
Then add 3 heaped tbs of whole wheat flour and the wheat bits from earlier. Rub together with your hands as thought to make (short crust pastry) a crumb like texture.
Then warm a little water with a little honey and mix in the dates, then pour the whole cup into one of the mixes and make into a biscuit dough. To make the plain dough just add a little water.
Roll the date mix flat and put onto your greased tray then spread with a little melted margarine(you can sprinkle on some grated coconut at this point if you wish) then roll the plain mix and put it on top of the date mix.
Cook on a medium heat until golden brown.
Cut into whichever shape you wish and enjoy! :)
Looking for Lebanese......
I just adore Middle Eastern food! My favourate is Baklawa! I am on the look out for some Lebanese recipes so if your a big fan of Lebeanese cuisine or anything Middle Eastern, or you are from there (even better!) Why not post your recipe? I will soon be postng some also. :)
Cucumber Yogurt
This is simple, healthy and a great side dish for your curry's!
Yogurt
Dried mint
Cubed Cucumber(skin peeled)
Half Green Pepper/Capsicum Cubed
Little Milk
Soak a teaspoon of dried mint in a little milk for 5 minutes or so then add to the yogurt with the cucumber and pepper.
Curried Mushrooms and Potatoes
This recipe is not as complicated as you might think, have a go and you will be pleasantly surprised, my hubby loves it!
For the Spice Mix
2 tsp coriander seeds
2 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp mustard seeds
2 cloves
Add the seeds to a hot pan and dry roast them for a few minutes - keep shaking the pan every so often and don't leave the pan or the seeds will burn , you will know when they are ready as they will smell nutty and crackle a little - This only takes a few minutes! Put the seeds into your mortar and pestle and grind to a powder(it will be a little coarse). Personally I grind the 2 cloves first as they are harder to grind than the rest! Now you have your spice mix!
For the Garlic-Ginger Paste
2 Small Garlic Cloves
Heaped tsp Ground Ginger
Small Splash Olive Oil
2 Small Garlic Cloves
Heaped tsp Ground Ginger
Small Splash Olive Oil
Cut the garlic into a few chunks( it makes it easier to grind) and grind into a paste, stir in the ginger then add a tiny bit of olive oil to form a paste. There you have it.
For the Main Dish
1 heaped tsp Turmeric
3-5 Small Potatoes
Tomato Puree
5-6 Mushrooms
Half Tin Peas
3 Small Onions
2 Curry Leaves Dried
Coriander Leaves Dried
Water
Pinch of Chili
Salt
For the Main Dish
1 heaped tsp Turmeric
3-5 Small Potatoes
Tomato Puree
5-6 Mushrooms
Half Tin Peas
3 Small Onions
2 Curry Leaves Dried
Coriander Leaves Dried
Water
Pinch of Chili
Salt
Fry the onions on high until going brown then turn down, crush the dried curry leaves and stir then add the garlic paste and cook for a few minutes making sure you stir the paste right into the onions. Add 2 heaped tsp of your spice mix with turmeric and a splash of olive oil - cook for a 2 minutes stirring it all together. Add the potatoes and pour in enough water that the potatoes sit like dumplings - do no t cover in water. Cook for 5 minutes or so then add your mushrooms and peas keep stirring it all together. Cook for 5 minutes or so then add a pinch of chili and a pinch of salt and coriander leaves, stir together then add a good squeeze of tomato puree and stir in to thicken. Cook until it thickens and the mushrooms look cooked. If you added a bit too much water cook for a little longer and it will thicken. Serve with pita bread and cucumber yogurt.
Plenty More Recipes to Come
I just thought I would let you all know that I will be posting lot's more recipes !
When it comes to cooking my own food I tend not to do so much measuring unless it specifically needs it. So I am going to measure my recipes as I do them for my family so that it makes it easier for you.
I hope you like my recipes because i love to share them with you! :)
Curried Peas and Beans
Curried Peas and Beans recipe:
Ingredients:
1 Medium Red Onion
2 Tiny White Onions - cubed
Half Red Pepper/Capsicum - diced
Half Green Pepper/Capsicum - diced
1 Medium Parsnip - diced
4-5 Small Carrotts - diced
1 Medium Tomato - diced
Olive Oil
1 Tin Mixed Pulses
Half Tin Petite Pois Peas
Tomato Puree
Water
Spices you will need a teaspoon each of -
Ginger
Ground Corriander
Turmeric
Half tsp - Ground Cummin
3 tsp Garam Massala
Dried Corriander Leaves - large sprinkle
Recipe instructions:
Fry the red and white onions on a high heat for a minute or two then turn onto a
medium heat and add carrots. Cook for 5 minutes or so then add Parsnips. Cook for 10 minutes then add red and green peppers and tomato with all the spices EXCEPT the garam massala, pour olive oil over the spices then stir. Add enough water to cook them down with and leave on medium heat with a lid on for ten minutes or so, or until the carrots are to the texture you desire! Then add the tined beans, peas, garam massala and dried corriander cook for a few minutes then add a squeeze of tomato puree to thicken - drizzle some more olive oil if needed- simmer with lid on for 7 - 10 minutes. It will be ready when the beans have cooked. Add salt at the end if desired.
Hummus
Once you have made home cooked hummus you will never buy it from a shop again.
You can make hummus with tinned chickpeas here:
Gently heat and simmer the chickpeas for a few minutes then turn off.
Add 1 garlic, squeeze of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of tahini with a tablespoon of olive oil, blend for 10 seconds then add the chick peas with some more olive oil or a little water.
The hummus should be quite thick so don't use too much water just a splash, blend until it resembles a thick paste.
Serve in a dish or on a plate with salad, bread, carrot sticks or whatever you want.
Healthy Chips
Once you have tried this double delicious recipe as a replacement for chips you will never feel guilty for eating chips again!
2 Medium White Potatoes or a few small ones
One medium Sweet Potato
Olive oil(rapeseed oil alternatively)
Spelt Flour or Wholewheat Flour (optional)
Peel and cut the potatoes into chunks, shape doesn't matter the more roughly cut the better! Drizzle with a little olive oil - you don't have to drench them. (If you want, sprinkle over some spelt or wholemeal flour - just a small hand full you do NOT need to coat the potatoes You don't have to use any flour if you don't want to.)
Drizzle some olive oil into a baking tray and put into a hot oven for 5 - 10 minutes until hot. When hot add your potatoes and cook for 10 minutes or so - pull them out and use a spatula to move them around a little, sprinkle more olive oil then put them back in the oven for another 5 - 10 minutes or until they are golden or too your liking. Don't worry if some stick to the tray sometimes perfection is in the home cooked look! Add sea salt if you wish, maybe some chili sauce too! Enjoy!
