OVERNIGHT OATS WITH FRUITS / HEALTHY BREAKFAST

Oats is a perfect and healthy option for breakfast. I usually make sweet and savoury oats porridge. Overnight oats is another lovely breakfast option. Just soak the oats with coconut milk or normal low fat milk.  Greek yogurt, honey and seasonal fruits and if you like you can also mix some flaxseeds, chia seeds, crushed walnuts etc etc..Serve chilled .You can also add some corn flakes just before eating for some crunchiness.

Ingredients:

Oats ... 1/4 cup

Greek yogurt .... 1/4 cup

Coconut milk .... 1/4 cup

Honey ................ 1 tbsp 

Chia seeds ......... 1 tbsp

Flaxseeds .......... 1 tsp

Mixed fruits .... as needed 

(I have used banana, mango, apple and pomegranate)

Method:

1. Soak the oats with whipped Greek yogurt, coconut milk and honey. Refrigerate overnight.

2. Soak chia seeds in water and refrigerate until use.

3. In the morning before serving peel and cut the fruits. 

4. Take glasses or mason jars for serving.

5. Layer the fruits, soaked chia seeds and soaked oats.Sprinkle the flaxseeds between each layer.

6. Serve chilled.

Note: If the soaked oats are thick you can add some milk or coconut milk to get the desired consistency. 

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FAJETO / GUJARATI KADHI WITH RIPE MANGO

Fajeto is a traditional recipe from Gujarat. It is a kind of kadhi like preparation with mango pulp, yogurt, besan and some spices for flavouring.

Ingredients:
(To mix together)
Mango pulp .... 1/4 cup
Yogurt ............. 1 cup
Besan / gram flour ... 1 tbsp
Ginger paste ........... 1/2 tsp
Green chillies ........ 2 (crushed)
Turmeric powder .... 1/4 tsp
Jaggery (crushed)..... 1/2 tbsp
Salt ............................ to taste
Water ....................... 2 cups

To be powdered coarsely:
Cinnamon.... 1 inch piece
Cloves ........ 2-3

For tempering:
Mustard seeds .... 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds ....... 1/2 tsp
Asafoetida ......... 1/8 tsp
Curry leaves ....... few
Dry red chillies ... 1-2
Oil ...................  1 tbsp

Method:

1. In a bowl mix take the yogurt, besan, mango pulp, ginger and green chilli paste.

2. Whisk them together adding 2 cups water.

3. Crush the cinnamon and cloves coarsely.

4. Heat oil in a pan and add the tempering ingredients.When they crackle, add the crushed cinnamon and cloves.

5. Now add the prepared curd, mango mixture and cook on a medium flame for a minute. When it starts to boil, simmer it for 5-6 minutes stirring from time to time until you get the desired consistency. Add water accordingly.





Adapted from Tarla Dalal's Recipe.

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AMRAKHAND / MANGO SHRIKHAND

Amarkhand is a variation of Shrikhand which is a traditional dessert from the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra. It is made from hung yogurt, powdered sugar and flavoured with saffron and powdered cardamoms and mango pulp.
To get a nice and thick consistency it is better to make hung curd and pulp at home as the store bought pulp is thinner. While making amrakhand, the addition of saffron and cardamom is optional. You can even add some dry fruits and fresh mango pieces if you like.

Ingredients:
 Hung curd ... 1 cup ( made from 2-3 cups of yogurt depending on its consistency )
Mango pulp ... 1/2 cup
 Icing sugar ....... 3-4 tbsps. (sugar also has to be adjusted as per your preference and also how sour the yogurt is )
Elaichi powder .. 1/4 tsp
Kesar / saffron ... a generous pinch soaked in a little warm milk.
Unsalted and sliced pistachio nuts .. 2-3 for garnishing.
Mango pieces ..... for garnishing.

Method:
 1. Hang the yogurt in a muslin cloth for minimum 8 hours or over night to make the hung curd.
2. Take the thick hung curd in a bowl and add the cardamom powder and saffron.
3. Whisk it and add sugar little by little while doing this.
4. Now add the mango pulp and whisk it until well blended.
5. Spoon it into the serving bowl and garnish with sliced pistachios and mango pieces.
6.  Refrigerate and serve chilled.

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ALDER-PLANK GRILLED SALMON

Salmon grilled on Alder or Cedar planks has a delicious smoky flavour. Just season the fish slices with any choice of ingredients you like. This is a great way to enjoy the flavourful grilled fish. Remember to soak the plank in water for at least 2 hours before using it. Using planks is safer for outdoor grilling. Make sure you keep a spray water bottle ready in case the plank catches fire.

Ingredients:
Salmon fillets .... 2
Garlic paste ........ 2 tsps
Lemon juice ....... 1 tbsp
Garam masala .... 1 tsp
Black pepper or cayenne pepper...... 1/8 tsp
Butter or olive oil... 1 tbsp
Salt .............. to taste

Method:

1. Soak the alder plank in water for 2 hours. Meanwhile marinate the salmon with all the ingredients mentioned in the list and set aside.

2. Place the salmon on the soaked alder or cedar plank and grill it at 350 F for 15 to 20 minutes or until done. (The time may vary depending on the thickness of the fish slices.. Keep a check)

3. Serve immediately as it has the fresh smoky flavours.

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MAMBAZHA PULISSERY / RIPE MANGO CURRY KERALA STYLE / SADHYA RECIPE

Mambazha Pulissery is one of the Traditional curries of Kerala prepared for Sadhya (festive recipes). It is sweet, sour and spicy in flavour with coconut based gravy with the addition of yogurt and green chillies.This curry is usually paired with idiyappam but it goes well with plain rice, neer dosas and appams also. Pulissery and Moru Kootan have the similar gravy base.

Ingredients:
Mangoes .. 2 (select small variety)
Yogurt ...... 1 cup
Grated coconut .. 1 cup
Green chillies ... 2 (add more if you like it spicy)
Turmeric powder .. 1/4 tsp
Cumin seeds ..... 1 tsp
Mustard seeds ... 2 tsp
Fenugreek seeds ... 1/2 tsp
Dry red chillies .... 2-3
Curry leaves ..... 1 sprig
Coconut oil .... 2 tbsps (you may use any oil if you don't have coconut oil)
Salt ......... to taste

Method:
1. Wash and peel the mangoes.
2. In a chatti or a pan take sufficient water and cook the mangoes adding slit green chillies, turmeric and salt.
3. Meanwhile grind the coconut , yogurt and cumin seeds to a paste.
4. Stir in the ground paste with the mangoes in the pan.
5. Mix carefully and check the salt.
6. When the curry is done remove it from the gas.
7. In a small pan heat the coconut oil or any cooking oil. When it is hot reduce the flame and add the mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, curry leaves and dry red chillies.
8. Stir in the tadka to the mango curry.

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MANGO RASAYANA / AAMBYAACHI SHIKARAN

This is a traditional recipe of aamras from Karnataka and Maharashtra. In Karnataka it is known as Rasayana while the Mumbaikars call it Aambyaachi Shikaran. It is basically mango pulp with some jaggery or sugar, milk or coconut milk and cardamom powder for flavoring. My personal preference is coconut milk any day. Shikaran or rasayana can be relished all by itself or eaten with neer dosa or puri. The traditional method of making it is by squeezing out the pulp from the ripe mangoes by hand but these days people just use a mixie. It is a perfect summer treat when mangoes are in season.

Ingredients:

Mangoes .... 2

Jaggery ..... 1 or 2 tsps (as per your liking and the sweetness of the mangoes.)

Coconut milk .... 1/4  cup (you may use milk instead if you prefer)

Cardamom powder .. 1/4 tsp

Salt .............. 1 pinch to balance the flavours.

Method:

1. Wash the mangoes and wipe them dry with a kitchen cloth.

2. Squeeze out the pulp in a bowl.

3. Mix the jaggery powder well until it dissolves.

4. Add the cardamom powder and salt.

5. Stir in the coconut milk and refrigerate until you serve.

See the recipe video

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CHEESY ONION DROP BISCUITS

These savoury biscuits with cheese and onion flavour are perfect with a bowl of hot soup. They taste better when they are freshly baked. I prefer making a small quantity to finish on the same day.

Ingredients:
Diced onion .... 1/4 cup
All purpose flour .. 3/4 cup
Baking powder ..... 1/8 tsp
Baking soda ........ 1/8 tsp
Salt ...................... 1/8 tsp
Butter.......... 1 tbsp
Grated cheese ...... 1/4 cup
Milk .................... 1/3 cup

Method:

Place the diced onions in a bowl and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes until translucent. Alternately you may also saute in a pan with little butter.

In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Tip in the grated cheese and onions.

Stir in the milk until moistened. You may also use buttermilk instead.

Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead to mix everything.

Pat or roll out into a circle and cut into four pieces. If you want them in perfect round shape flatten them using some flour

Place them 2 inches apart on a greased baking sheet.

Bake at 450 F (230 C) for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.

They are a perfect accompaniment for soups in winter.








Yield - 4 biscuits
Note: These biscuits have a slightly softer texture. If you want them slightly crunchier then flatten them a bit before baking and bake for a couple of minutes more. You can double the quantity to make more biscuits.

Adapted from - allrecipes.com

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