Asian Slaw

How to make Asian Slaw

           The Coleslaw is a well known side, that is commonly found at cookouts and also served as an ingredient for barbecue sandwiches. Think of this Asian slaw, as a spicier cousin of the coleslaw. Crunchy vegetables & the chilled dressing makes it perfect for the summer. It makes a great side for any meal; especially so, for an Asian theme platter. I was quite tempted to try this recipe, when I saw it on The Washington Post and this has since been a regular in my kitchen, on many occasions. Sharing this crunchy recipe with my fellow bloggers at Sri Valli's CCChallenge.

Ingredients for 4 to 6 Servings:

2 Cups shredded Cabbage

2 Cups shredded Purple Cabbage

1 Cup shredded Carrots

1 small Onion, finely chopped

A handful of Cilantro leaves, chopped

Salt to taste

1/4 Tsp of crushed black pepper

1.5 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar

1/2 Cup of Mayonnaise

1 Tsp of Asian Sesame Oil

1/2 Tsp of Sriracha/Red-Chilli sauce

1/4 Tsp Sugar

1 Tbsp toasted, Sesame seeds

1 Tbsp of roasted, chopped Peanuts

Avo-Carrot Savory Muffins

How to make Avocado-Carrot Savory Muffins

         When my friend asked me about different ways she could use Avocados, apart from the usual ones we already know; the first thing that popped into my head was a muffin with Avocados. If you are tired of sweet breakfast muffins, then you should try this healthy savory muffins that are great for breakfast, picnic, a snack or even for dinner with a soup & salad. With absolutely no butter or alternative used, this is light & healthy for everyone. You can play around with the ingredients, according to your taste & you will still end up with a great muffin. Works well in your kid's lunch box as a healthy option to keep them nourished.

Carrot Methi Pulao

How to make Carrot & fresh Methi (Fenugreek leaves) Pulao

            Fenugreek leaves are called Vendhaya Keerai in Tamil and Methi in Hindi, Marathi & Nepali. Fenugreek is used as an herb (dried or fresh leaves), spice (seeds), and vegetable (fresh leaves, sprouts, and micro greens). While the fresh greens are best for nutrition value; the seeds & dried leaves have a long shelf life and can be used as an substitute when the fresher version is out of reach or even otherwise.

                  Most of the time, It's a challenge to serve greens, to kids and adults alike. Here's a way to turn fresh fenugreek/methi leaves into a delicious rice, that will please your family at the table. But, do you know why I like, recipes like this one? The greens are almost invisible and yet it makes the dish so flavorful & aromatic. Au contraire, It's not the greens I'm hiding in here; it's actually the carrots, I'm trying to get into my child's gut. Can you believe it? The greens don't bother him; it's the carrots!

Vegetable Kurma

How to make Vegetable Kurma

      The Vegetable Kurma or Korma can be a versatile accompaniment, that can go from breakfast to lunch & lunch to dinner, depending on what it is served with. Some even, prefer the Kurma over the popular Potato Masala as well, due to the aromatic flavors going on in this, lip-smacking Kurma. Although there are various versions of veggie Kurma, this beats the rest of them because of the variety of vegetables that goes into it; which makes it all the more colorful & healthy. We gobbled our Milk Puris with this delectable Kurma. You can play around with whatever vegetables you have at hand & also use frozen or canned ones to cut down on your cooking time.

Carrot Halwa

How to make Carrot Halwa

            My hubby is the Halwa specialist of the house, or so he likes to call himself. He made this delicacy just in time, for Mother's Day. I like this Halwa, especially because it's main ingredients are carrots & milk, which means that fussy eaters get the nutrients & fiber, without even realizing what's in it. This can be served cold or warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

Paneer Sandwich

How to make Easy Paneer Sandwiches

          The soft Veggie-Paneer mixture makes this sandwich delectable!! This is an excellent sandwich for anytime of the day, even for the lunch box. Paneer/Cottage Cheese is rich in Calcium & Protein thus, making it a healthy option even for adults. My son is a very picky eater - I was surprised that he approved this sandwich & asked to take it for his school lunch. You can alter the size of the sandwiches to suit your occasion  If you do not have a sandwich maker, you could just use the Griddle/Tawa to make it.