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Instant Indian Salad

Posted by suherman jacob on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, In : Indian Recipes

By : Vru

Serving: 2-3 persons
Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

Tomatoes - 2 nos. finely chopped
Onion - 1 big, finely chopped
Cucumber – 1Medium size grated
Carrot- ½ Well grated (Optional)
Beetroot – ½ grated (optional)
Coriander leaves – 2 tbsp. finely chopped
Green chillies - 2 nos. - lengthwise split into halves
Peanut Powder - 2 tbsp
Sugar – ½ tsp (optional)
Salt- To taste
Curd – 3-4 Tbsp.

*To make peanut powder:

Take one bowl of peanuts and roast them on a pan for around 10 minutes. Keep on...

Upma

Posted by suherman jacob on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, In : Indian Recipes

Upma is a traditional grain dish much loved all over India. It consists of roasted semolina (sooji) and sauteed spices, with added vegetables and nuts combined with water to form a moist, savoury pudding. Though upma's texture resembles Italian polenta or North African couscous, its flavour is unique. Served with fresh lemon juice and a little yogurt, it makes a delicious breakfast. Serves 6 - 8 persons.

1½ cups coarse-grain semolina,

¼ cup ghee or oil,

1½ teaspoons black mustard seeds,

2 te...