Wednesday 15 May 2013

Mango Lassi


MMMmmm mango Lassi..This drink has a secret way to my man's heart. his all time fav ...I think having mango lassi is almost everyone's favorite thing to have when it is mango season. chilled lassi in hot summer...:) Hav this after coming home from outside to enjoy  as it is best to beat the heat.





Ingredients:
1 large ripe mango, peled and cut into small pieces
1 cup plain yoghurt
3-4 tbsp sugar (depending on how sweet you want)
1 tblsp grated coconut fot garnishing
chopped pistachoes
½ cup chilled milk

Method:

Put all the ingredients in food processor and blend together. Adjust the consistency according to the verity of mango used. Pour in to a tall serving glass.Throw in some ice cubes. Garnish with grated coconut & chopped pistachoes. njooyyyy!!!!



Tuesday 14 May 2013

Namak Para/ crispy small nimki







Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour
2 tbsp desi ghee/ butter
1 tsp nigella seeds/ carrom seeds (whatever u want to put)
salt to taste
water to knead the dough
enough oil for frying

Method

Take a big bowl. Mix ghee & Flour, nigella/ carom seeds.  Start mixing with your hands until it looks crumbled.
Add water as needed & a firm but smooth dough. Cover it with a damp cloth.
Let it rest for 10-15 minutes.

Make small lemon sized balls. Roll them in to 9” circles. Now cut into 1/2" strips lengthwise & then into 2" length across with the help of a pizza cutter or knife.

Heat oil to medium heat. Add the strips & fry them both sides on medium flame until golden in color.


 Don’t fry on high heat otherwise they will become soft. Cool & Store them in air-tight containers.

Enjoy with hot hot tea/ coffee.