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  • Crisp Bhendi

    It’s so good to be back to writing again. Been really missing all this.Crisp bhendi make ideal accompaniment with rice. They are liked by all and can be preserved for a few days. But take care, do fry them well lest they may not turn soggy.

    INGREDIENTS :

    • bhendi or okra 1kg
    • salt to taste
    • chilli powder 1tsp
    • oil for frying

    crisp bhendi

    METHOD:

    • Wash,pat dry  and cut bhendi into thin circles.
    • Heat oil in a frying pan. When done, put sufficient quantity in the oil and let it cook on medium flame until brown. Slowly, remove and put it on a tissue paper.
    • Later, transfer to a bowl and add salt and chilli powder to taste.
    • Repeat procedure for all the cut slices.
    • Store in an airtight container.

    Handy hints:

    • Bhendi should not be wet while cutting.
    • Pat dry well on an old towel.
    • Each time add salt and chilly separately and mix with a spoon. Do not wait to add in the end.
    • Chilly powder add according to the taste, the more, the spicier it is.

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  • Rajbhog milkshake

    Milkshakes are an all time favourite of kids.  I find it a good remedy for stubborn kids who refuse to drink milk. They are ideal for working men as it is healthy and filling. It is an ideal breakfast menu.

    It was during the summer holidays, we visited a new restaurant and this caught my attention. It was simply  amazing and the kids loved it. One  day I thought I should give it a try and it not only turned out well but awaited !

    Ingredients  :

    • Milk 2 glasses
    • ice cream 2 scoops
    • dates 6
    • almonds 4
    • cashews 6
    • banana 2
    • sugar 1tsp ( optional)
    • vanilla essence a few drops
    • ice cream for topping

    Rajbhogmilkshake

    Method :

    Soak dates, almonds and cashews in half a cup of hot milk for half an hour. Grind them together. Now add bananas,ice cream  and milk and blend together. Add sugar if needed .  Chill and serve with a topping of ice cream.

    Handy hints:

    Freeze the bananas before hand. It gives a good texture.

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  • Stuffed Bhendi

    Stuffed vegetables make great accompaniments. Although ,they involve  a lot more efforts ,it is worth it. Stuffed bhendi is tasty and can be prepared for lunch.

    Bhendi or ladies finger ,popular as okra to many is extensively used in our daily cooking. It is a wonderful vegetable filled with pyridoxine,minerals as vitamin A,B ,C and K also iron, manganese  and potash. It is suggested that one needs to include more of this veggie in their diet to prevent alzeihmers. It  is low in calorie and ideal for those with diabetics . Try to include in different. Here is the recipe of stuffed bhendi for you.

    Ingredients:

    A) To make you need

    • bhendi or ladies finger 1/2 kg
    • oil

    Choose tender and small garden fresh  bhendis for this vegetable.

    B)  To be ground to a paste:

    • onion 2
    • tomato 1
    • ginger 1/2 inch
    • green chilly 2
    • coriander 1/2 bunch
    • cumin 1/4 tsp
    • chilly powder 1 tsp
    • fresh coconut 1bowl
    • salt

    stuffed okra

    Method :

    • Wash the okra and pat dry.
    • Trim the edges
    • Make a slit in the centre with a sharp knife.
    • Grind all the ingredients to a fine paste.
    • Slowly fill into it . Take care, as you may break open it further.
    • Keep aside.
    • Repeat for all the bhendi
    • Heat oil in a kadai.
    • Slowly add the stuffed bhendi and let cook on a slow flame.
    • Saute once in a while,lest they do not mess up.
    • Add the remaining paste.
    • Cook for five more minutes.
    • Remove from fire, serve with chapati or roti.

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    bhendi trimmed

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    bhendi slit

    ground paste

     

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    stuffed with the paste

    stuffed bhendi

    stuffed bhendi

    Related post of capscicum can be found here :

    https://evergreendishes.com/2014/05/30/stuffed-capscicum-microwave-cooking/

    I found on my blogging friend VidyaLakshmi Chandrahasa’s  website www.akshaypatre.com the  kind of vegetable that we usually make and thought of sharing it here :

    http://www.akshaypatre.com/2013/08/bhende-sukke-bendekayi-palya-okra.html

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  • Know your vegetables

    The English  names are not familiar to many. My attempt to help the readers to know them.

    Ashgourd                                        white pumpkin, wintermelon ,petha

    amaranth                                      pigweed, ramdana, chauli chavleri

    colocasia                                         arbi, arvi

    corncobs                                        bhutta

    corn kernels                                  makai

    avocado                                         butter fruit, makai makhan phal

    olives                                               zetoon

    radish                                              mooli

    salad leaves                                 kasmi saag

    mushroom                                   goochi

    asparagus                                   shatwaar, shootmooli

    bitter gourd                               karela

    bottle gourd                              lauki

    ridge gourd                                torai

    cauliflower                                phoolgobi

    cabbage                                     bandgobi

     

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  • Custardapple milkshake

    Its tasty and irressitible, I tried making it and have been hooked to it.

    The ingredients that you need are:

    three custard apple deseeded

    1/2 litre milk

    3 tsp sugar

    a scoop of vanilla ice cream

    Method:

    Blend all the ingredients together ,add ice cubes and serve in tall frosted glasses.

     

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