CABBAGE AND GREEN PEAS FRY

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required:purple cabbage-1 head finely chopped,onion-1 small finely chopped,green chillies-2 slit,turmeric pd-1/4th tsp,garlic chilli pd-1&1/4th tsp,oil-1&1/2 tbsp,salt-according to taste,ginger&garlic paste-1tsp,mustard seeds-1 tsp,uraddal-1 tsp,curry leaves-1 sprig,frozen green peas-1 cup

method

heat the oil and pop the mustard seeds.then add uraddal,curry leaves.tip in the onions,green chillies,turmeric pd.after the onion sweats add the ginger&garlic paste.after a min tip in the cabbage,green peas and cover for a min.remove the lid and stir fry until the cabbage is soft.add salt and chilli pd and turn off.mix well

BLUEBERRY,CUCUMBER AND MINT SMOOTHIE

required:cucumber-1,mint leaves-3,blueberries-1 cup,honey-1 tsp
method
peel and chop the cucumber.put all the ingredients into a blender jar and puree them

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7 CUPS SWEET

required:grated coconut-1 cup,powdered sugar-3 cups,chickpea flour-1 cup,milk-1 cup,melted ghee-1 cup
method
take a heavy bottommed pan.dry roast the chickpea flour for a min.now mix all the other ingredients and add to the pan.keep stirring on medium flame.after 3-4 min reduce the flame.when this mixture thickens keep stirring faster.this will thicken and will be harder to push it around.immediately put this mixture on a greased plate.while it's still warm use a greased knife to cut into diamond shaped pieces

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GRAPE SODA

required:black seedless grapes-1/2 cup,soda water-1/2 cup
method
in a mortar and pestle crush the grapes and put this mixture in a glass.after 5 min pour the soda water into the glass and serve.other fruits can be substituted instead of grapes

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CHILLI GARLIC NOODLES

required:oil-2 tbsp,garlic cloves-7 or 8 finely chopped,onion-1 medium sliced and halved,purple cabbage-small part julienned,carrot-1 peeled and julienned,eggs-4,green chilli sauce-1 tbsp,salt-according to taste,white pepper pd-according to taste,soya sauce-1 tbsp,ajinamoto-1/4 th tsp,bell peppers-yellow,orange,red,green julienned,spring onion-1 bunch,quick cooking noodles-4 bundles,
method
chop all the vegetables and keep them ready in seperate bowls.cook the noodles according to the instructions on the pack.put some oil and toss the cooled noodles so that they don't stick.heat a wok with little oil and pour the eggs into it.add little salt and pepper pd to season and after they are done remove to a plate.again in the same wok heat the oil on high flame and tip in garlic.before the garlic becomes light golden, tip in the onions along with the spring onion whites.after few seconds also tip in carrot and then cabbage.immediately add the noodles along with the peppers.toss them nicely and add chilli sauce,soya sauce,ajinamoto.check the seasoning and tip in salt,pepper pd.mix the egg well and turn off.finally the spring onion greens.

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CLUSTER BEANS WITH MOONGDAL

required:cluster beans-1/2 kg or 1 lb,moongdal-1/2 cup,water-2 handfuls,garlic chilli pd-1 tsp,salt-according to taste,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,oil-1 tbsp,mustard seeds-1/2 tsp,uraddal-1/2 tsp,chanadal-1/2 tsp,curry leaves-1 sprig
method
dice the cluster beans after removing the end parts.put them in a pressure cooker.sprinkle the water on the beans.soak the moongdal for 5 min and drain.also put them in the cooker along with the beans.
cook them for less than a whistle.when it starts to whistle  turn off and remove the cooker from heat.
when the pressure goes down open the lid.
heat a pan with the oil and pop the mustard seeds.now tip in the uraddal,chanadal,curry leaves.when the dal turns light golden add the cooked cluster beans along with the moongdal.tip in turmeric pd,salt,curry leaves and stir fry for 5-7 min.lastly add the garlic chilli pd at last and mix well.turn off.

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PEANUT CHUTNEY

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required:peanuts-1&1/2 cups,cumin seeds-1 tsp,salt-according to taste,green chillies-6 or 7,tamarind paste-1/4 th tsp,water-to grind,garlic cloves-2,water-accordingly

tempering:oil-1 tbsp,mustard seeds-1 tsp,uraddal-2 tsp,curry leaves-2 sprigs
method
dry roast the peanuts until light golden and put them in a plate.when they come to room temperature press them lightly inorder to peel them. seperate the peel by blowing air onto the plate.alternatively blanched and peeled peanuts also can be used after dry roasting them
grind peanuts,cumin seeds,garlic cloves,salt,green chillies,tamarind paste together.now add water to adjust the consistency.
prepare a tempering with oil,mustard seeds,uraddal,curry leaves and add it to the ground mixture.

RAW PAPAYA FRY

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required:green papaya-grated 5 cups,ginger&garlic paste-1/4th tsp ,garlic chilli pd-1 tsp,onion-1 medium chopped,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,salt-according to taste,green chillies slit-2 or 3,mustard seeds-1/2 tsp,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,oil-1 tbspmethod
remove the seeds and the layer underneath the seeds from the papaya and grate it.heat a pan with oil and tip in mustard seeds.when they pop add the cumin seeds,onion,green chillies,turmeric pd and fry until the onion is translucent.now tip in the grated papaya and mix well.fry for 7-8 min until papaya is soft.lastly add garlic chilli pd and salt.

CAJUN SEASONED SHRIMP

required:oil-1 tbsp,shrimp-1 lb or 453 g,onion-1 medium diced,red chilli pd-for extra spice,cajun seasoning-1 tbsp,salt-according to taste,capsicum or green pepper-1 diced
method
marinate the shrimp with cajun seasoning for 10 min.heat up a pan with oil and put the shrimp and onions together into the pan and stir fry.add salt and red chilli pd and mix well.after  5 or 6 min tip in the capsicum and stir fry.turn off after few seconds and serve with rice

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