Apple Salsa

My son loves salsa,He suggested to make apple salsa when he saw this recipe in Costco book.He also helped me to make this salsa because it is quite easy to make snack.Do try this salsa at home and hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

Ingredients:

• Apple-2(cut it into small dice)
• Tomato- 1 Large(chopped)
• Onion -3/4 cup( finely chopped)
• Lime juice-3 tbsp                                        
• Green pepper-1 medium(finely chopped)
• Coriander leaves-2 tbsp( chopped)
• Honey-1 tbsp
• Black pepper- to taste
• Salt to taste
• Corn chips for serving

Method:
In a mixing bowl add apple,tomato,green pepper and onion mix well.
now add lime juice,honey,coriander leaves,black pepper and salt to taste.
stir well.Serve with con chips.
Enjoy!!!
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Corn and Spinach paratha

Another healthy version of paratha This is comfort food for us especially my son is very fond of this paratha whenever i ask my son, what paratha he wants he immediately say corn spinach paratha.it is very nutritious and healthy paratha and easy to make.

Ingredients: 

• Corn-1cup(i used frozen)
• Spinach-1and 1/2 cup(finely chopped)
• whole wheat flour(aata)-2 cups
• Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
• Ginger grated-1/2tsp
• Salt to taste
• Red chili powder-1/2tsp
• Oil for frying 

Method:
Mix all the ingredients tougher except oil in a mixing bowl,mix properly.
Add water as needed to make soft and firm dough.
Knead the dough for couple of minutes,cover and keep aside for 10 to15 minutes.
Divide the dough into equal size portion roll each one into a smooth ball.
Take ball and press it in some dry flour on both sides.roll into small chapati size circle.
Place the paratha in the heated pan,using a little oil until both sides are golden brown.
Serve hot with pickle or curd.
Enjoy!!!
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Instant Corn Dhokla

Who will say no to this instant corn dhokla because it is very nutritious,healthy and it has lots of fiver and very unique taste and they are really easy to make  as well as it doesn't need any fermentation. 
 

Ingredients:

• Corn-1 cup ( I used frozen)
• Rava(suji)-1 cup
• Curd- 1/2 cup
• Ginger and green chili paste- 1tsp
• Fruit salt(eno powder)- 1tsp      
• Lemon juice-1 tbsp
• Salt to taste

 For temper:                            

• Oil -1/2 tbsp
• Mustard seed - 1 tsp
• Green chili- 2
• Hing( asafetida)-a pinch

For garnishing:

• Coriander leaves, grated coconut

Method:
Take rava and curd in a mixing bowl and mix it well.
put corn seed in a mixer and blend it till smooth.
Add corn paste into rava and curd mixture,mix properly.
Now add ginger and green chili paste,salt,lemon juice
Mix everything nicely.grease the plate with some oil.
Heat 2 cups of water in a  deep wide pan and cover and let the water start boiling.
Just before steaming add fruit salt and  mix gently.
Immediately pour the mixture into greased deep plate.
Steam for 15 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the
Dhokla comes out clean.
Remove the plate and keep aside to cool slightly.cut it into squares.
Heat oil in a pan add mustard seed, green chili,and hing
When the seeds start to crackle, turn off the heat.
Pour over the dhoklas and garnish with chopped coriander and grated coconut.
Serve with Green chutney and Tamarind Chutney.
Enjoy!!!!
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Christmas Recipes

 Lets cook Christmas party food .

Corn Boondi Bhel

Bored with regular bhel try this healthy,quick and spicy mouthwatering bhel.  

Ingredients:

• Corn kernels-1cup(boiled & drained)
• Spicy boondi-1cup
• khatti Meethi chutney(Tamarind chutney)-2tbsp
• Green chutney -1tbsp
• Sev-1/2cup
• Onion-1(finely chopped)
• Tomato-1(finely chopped)
• Chat Masala-1tsp(To Taste)
• Green Chilli-2(finely Chopped)
• Coriander Leaves-for garnishing  
• Sendha namak (black Salt)-to taste
  

How to Prepare: 

Take one large mixing bowl add corn,onion,tomato,chilli,chat masala

then add boondi,sev, both chutneys,coriander leaves,salt and mix well everything.

serve immediately.

Enjoy!!! 

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Corn and Methi Kabab

Corn and methi kabab is very healthy,delicious and preparation is quite easy, made with corn,methi and potato.Try out this flavorful and perfect tea time snack.

Ingredients:

• Corn-1cup( boiled & mashed)
• Methi (fengureek leaves)-1cup finely chopped
• Potato-1/2cup ( boiled &mashed)
• Rice flour-2tbsp
• Coriander leaves-1tbsp(chopped)
• Chat masala-1tsp
• Chilly powder-1tsp(to taste)
• Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
• Salt-to taste

How to prepare:
Coarsely mash potato and corn in a big bowl.
Add chopped methi,coriander leaves,chat masala,salt,turmeric powder,chilly powder and rice flour.
Mix everything properly. Shape it into small sized patties.turn on the heat on medium.
Shallow fry the patties on non stick pan with some oil,until golden brown on both sides.
Serve hot with tomato ketchup or Green chutney
Note:
You can deep fry patties too.
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