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Saturday, March 24, 2012

Tangily yours - Tomato Salad

This is one salad that will definitely add some tang to the table. Its really simple to make and is super refreshing. Just perfect for the summer.
Ingredients :
  • Tomatoes- 3-4 large ones 
  • Green Chillies - 2nos cut into large pieces
  • Coriander - finely chopped. Alternatively you can use parsley 
  • Garlic Cloves - 1-2 finely chopped
  • Peanut powder - 2 tsp (it is finely ground roasted peanuts)
  • Salt to taste
  • Sugar - 1 tsp 
  • Pepper - 1/2 tsp 
  • Vinegar- 1/2 tsp
Method :
  • Chop the tomatoes into cubes 
  •  Add the green chillies, garlic cloves, sugar, vinegar, coriander, peanut powder, pepper to the chopped tomatoes 
  • Mix it well 
  •  Chill for around 20 mins
  • Add the salt just before you serve. 
  • Serve chilled. 

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Egg Rolls

While I am on the healthy snack eating spree, let me give you one more recipe. This is not exactly a diet recipe, but its definitely healthier than readymade rolls and sandwiches

Ingredients-
  • Chapatti - 2nos (whole wheat Indian bread)
  • Mayonnaise or Table Butter - 1 tsp (optional)
  • Onion -1 no
  • Boiled Eggs -2 nos
  • Pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil -1/2 tsp
  • Tomato Ketchup
Method -
  • Slice the onion into long pieces
  • Heat the oil in a pan and saute the onions till golden brown
  • Next heat the chapatti on a pan/tava
  • Spread a bit of mayonnaise/butter on the chappati
  • Slice the eggs into small pieces. Optionally you can also use the egg whites only and leave out the yellow
  • Sprinkle some salt and pepper on the eggs
  • Put the sliced eggs on the chapatti 
  • Put the sliced fried onions on it
  • Roll the chapatti and then heat on the flat pan/tava for 30 seconds
  • Serve hot with ketchup
Tip: For Vegetarians you may substitute the boiled eggs with boiled mashed potatoes.