Broccoli Stir-fry (Mezhukkupuratti)

Don't really like broccoli, then try this Kerala style Broccoli stir-fry . 

To make this you will need Broccoli, Onion, Green chilly, Turmeric powder, Mustard, Pepper (not shown because I forgot), Oil and Salt.

Remove broccoli florets from the stem.

Chop them into medium sized florets.

Slice it once again

Wash it , strain and transfer to a large bowl. 

Next slice 3 Green chillies

Slice half an Onion

And cut them again into half.

Toss the sliced broccoli with green chillies

sliced onions

1/4 tsp. Turmeric powder

and 1/2 tsp Salt.

Like this !!

In a pan, add some oil and splutter 1/2 tsp. Mustard seeds

Add the broccoli and cook it covered on medium heat until tender but not mushy.

Finally add 1/4 tsp. Pepper and cook over medium-high for 1 to 2 minutes, tossing the mixture so that it evenly coats

and scoop into a serving bowl. Enjoy !

RECIPE

Ingredients:
Broccoli - 1 head
Onion - 1/2 Sliced
Green chilli - 3 Sliced
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Mustard - 1/2 tsp
Pepper - 1/4 tsp

Directions:
Remove broccoli florets from stems and chop into medium florets.
Slice half of an onion.
Slice green chilli.
Toss everything with salt and turmeric in a bowl.
Splutter the mustard seeds in a pan in 1 Tbsp oil.
Add the broccoli and cook it covered on medium heat until tender.
Finally add the pepper, toss it so that it evenly coats.
Cook for another 2 minutes and scoop into a serving bowl.

Coconut Macaroons

Crispy on the outside. Chewy on the inside. The perfect cookie for coconut lovers!

To make this cloud like confections, you will need Eggs, Sugar, Salt, Vanilla extract, Cake flour (or All purpose flour and Corn starch to make Cake flour) and Sweetened shredded coconut.

Some recipes call for Cake flour. But I  never have cake flour on hand when I need it. Luckily you can make cake flour using All purpose flour and Corn starch

For this recipe you will need 1/2 Cup Cake flour. So take a 1/2 Cup measuring cup and add 1 Tbsp. of Corn starch into it

And fill the rest with All purpose flour.

Sift it 2 to 3 times.

And that is Cake flour.

So here is the formula :1/2 Cup All purpose flour - 1 Tbsp. All purpose flour + 1 Tbsp. Corn starch = 1/2 Cup Cake flour.

Next separate the white of 4 eggs from the yolk.

Add in 1/2 Cup Sugar to the egg whites. Don't know what to do with the egg yolks, check out Chocolate mousse or Tiramisu.

Then add  1/4 tsp Salt

Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water 

 

and whisk the mixture until fully combined and slightly foamy

Then remove the mixture from heat and stir in 1tsp Vanilla extract.

Now add  1/2 Cup Cake flour

and slowly mix it until it is nice and creamy.

Finally add 3 Cups of sweetened shredded coconut.

Gently fold in your shredded coconut into the mixture

Wrap the bowl in plastic wrap and refrigerate until the mixture is thick, about 30 minutes.  

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).Place tablespoon sized mounds of mixture on cookie sheet

Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes and let the macaroons cool completely

 

That’s it. Simple, right?

RECIPE (Makes :24 Macaroons) (Taken from :www.joyofbaking.com )

Ingredients:

• Egg whites -4
• Sugar - 1/2 Cup
• Salt - 1/4 tsp.
• Vanilla extract - 1 tsp.
• Dried sweetened coconut - 3 Cups
• Cake Flour - 1/2 Cup or (All purpose flour - 1/2 Cup minus 1 Tbsp. and Corn starch - 1 Tbsp.)

 

Directions:

• Sift the All purpose flour and Cornstarch together.
• Separate the egg whites and yolk.
• Add sugar and salt to the egg whites.
• In a heatproof bowl, placed over a saucepan of simmering water, whisk together the egg whites, sugar, and salt until nice and creamy.
• Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, cake  flour, and coconut. 
• Cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until firm.
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place small mounds (heaping tablespoons) of the batter on the parchment-lined baking sheet
• Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. 
• Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes and then place on a wire rack to cool.

 

 

 

 

 

Mango Lassi

 A perfect drink for a mango lover.It's very easy, just blend everything and you have yourself some great mango lassi !!

 For this you will need Mango,Yogurt, Milk and Sugar.

Start by peeling a mango and cutting into chunks.

 Transfer it to a blender and add 2/3 Cup of thick yogurt.

Add 2 Tbsp of Sugar. If the mango is exceptionally sweet then there is no need to add sugar.

 Blend it for 2 minutes

Then add 1/4 cup cold milk

and another tablespoon of Sugar.

Pulse few times to blend it together

and there you have your delicious mango lassi!!

Enjoy!! 

RECIPE (Servings : 1)

Ingredients:

• Mango - 1
• Yogurt - 2/3 Cup
• Milk - 1/4 Cup
• Sugar - 3 Tbsp

Directions:

• Peel the skin, discard seed and cut the mango into chunks.
• Put mango, yogurt, sugar and milk into a blender and blend for 2 minutes.
• Make sure the mangoes are completely blended into juice.
• The consistency of the smoothie should be smooth and creamy.
• Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until ready to serve.
• When serving, you can top it with a dollop of cream or crushed nuts (almonds, pistachios or cashews) or finely chopped mango.
• Pour chilled mango lassi over ice cubes if you prefer it extra cold.
• The flavor and color of mango lassi depends on the variety of mango.