Zucchini

Zucchini or courgette is a vegetable.

It is yellow or green in colour and has a shape similar to a cucumber.

Peel and cut zucchini into stripes like french fries

Deep fry until crisp.

Sprinkle salt and pepper

Serve with tomato or chilli ketchup.

Read More

Interesting Puffed Cakes (Idlis)

• 1 1/4 cups semolina
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1/4 cup chopped, boiled vegetables (carrots, french beans, peas, corn, etc)
• 2 tsp. ginger paste
• 1 1/2 tsp. Eno's fruit salt
• 1 tbsp. oil
• salt to taste
• oil for greasing

For Seasoning

• 1 tsp. mustard seeds
• 1 tsp. sesame seeds
• a pinch asafoetida
• some oil

1. Mix the semolina, buttermilk, vegetables, ginger paste, oil and salt in a bowl to make a smooth batter. Keep aside for half an hour.
2. Add the fruit salt, mix well and pour the batter into a greased (idli) pancake mould. Steam for 8 to 10 minutes.
3. Prepare the seasoning by heating the oil, adding the mustard seeds, sesame seeds and asafoetida and frying until the seeds crackle.
4. Pour over the prepared pancakes.
5. Cut into pieces and serve hot.

Read More