AVACADO AND PEAR SALAD

required:bartlett pear{not asian}cubed and deseeded-1,avacado-2 small peel and cube,balsamic vinegar-to drizzle[optional],mixed salad leaves or baby kale leaves-3 handfuls,pomegrante seeds-2 handfuls,chickpeas-400 g,olive oil-1 tbsp,salt-according to taste,black pepper pd-1/2 tsp,lemon-1 big

method

soak and boil the chickpeas until soft or use canned chickpeas.mix pear and avacado very lightly.add chickpeas,leaves,pomegranate seeds,olive oil,black pepper pd,salt,lemon juice and mix well.drizzle balsamic vinegar if necessary.

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SCALLION SIDE

required:scallions-1 bunch,salt-a pinch,any cooking oil-2 tsp

method

finely chop the green part of scallions.mix well with salt and then add oil.this serves as an accompaniment for fried rice

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CRAB CAKES

required:crab meat-450g,mayonnaise-3 tbsp,green chilies-4 finely chopped,coriander-finely chopped few sprigs,salt-1/4 th tsp,panko bread crumbs-3 tbsp,oil-for shallow frying

method

drain any water from crab meat and mix with mayonnaise,green chillies,coriander,salt,bread crumbs,coriander.make balls of this mixture and flatten them.shallow fry in hot oil until golden on both sides

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WATERCRESS WITH POTATO

required:400 g of potatoes peeled and cubed,red chilli pd-3/4 th tsp,salt-according to taste,oil-2 tbsp,mustard seeds-1/4th tsp,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,uraddal-1/2 tsp,watercress-3 bunches washed and chopped,curry leaves-few

method

heat a thick bottomed pan and pour oil into it.tip in mustard seeds and then uraddal.also add curry leaves after the dal changes colornow add the potatoes,turmeric pd and stir fry until slightly golden.tip in salt and when add the red chilli pd.add the watercress and mix well.wait until the leaves turn soft and turn off.adjust any salt if required

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