Ice cream as we all know is an awesome dessert, favorites of kids as well as adults specifically during summer. Mango which is also known as king of fruits is eaten as fruit itself and used in many dishes like mango milk shake, mango shrikhand and raw mangoes are used to prepare pickles. Making Mango ice cream at home is very simple and easy. You can choose your own fruit and follow the same process to prepare an ice cream of your choice.
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Paniyaram
Paniyaram is a south Indian recipe and mainly prepared using idli batter. In this recipe I have added carrot, spinach and some spices which gives nice color and taste to paniyaram. You would need a Paniyaram pan to prepare this recipe. It’s a breakfast item and brings a variety in your breakfast. This tiny lentil and rice colorful balls can pack for your kids lunch boxes.
Baingan Bharta
Baingan (eggplant) Bharta recipe is prepared using roasted baingan. There are many dishes you can be prepare using baingan, like a baingan bhaja, pakodas, sabji or so on. Roasting baigan on coal based furnace gives a nice smoky flavor and tastes delicious. In this recipe, baingan has been roasted on coil based electric stove. You can also roast on a gas stove. This is mainly a Punjabi dish and very popular in Northern part of India. This goes very well with Bihari dish litti and also goes very well as side with paratha, rice and daal.
Carrot( Gajar) Halva
Carrot (Gajar) Halva is one of the popular dessert prepared with milk, mava and carrots. This recipe is generally prepared using a dark red carrot which is available in India and it gives a beautiful color to the dish. I could not find the same carrot in US so used regular carrots. You could add little bit of beetroot to get a darker shade. It is a rich recipe and teases your taste buds if you are health freak. Occasionally its good to give a treat to yourself. Kids love this sweet.
Salmon Fish Curry
Salmon fish curry recipe is prepared with Salmon fish available in stores and Indian spices. In this recipe the fish is grilled however some it can also be shallow fried if oven is not available. The fish curry goes well with white rice or roti.
Sattu( roasted gram flour)
Sattu (roasted gram flour) is a common food in north eastern states of India. This is used as part of lunch or cooling drink. This is main ingredient for making Litti a common recipe in same states.
Vegetables & Paneer Tikka
Vegetable and Panner Tikka is a popular appetizer for vegetarians. This recipe is very easy to make and has awesome taste.
Homemade Sambhar Powder
Sambhar is very popular South Indian Recipe made with variety of vegetable. Sambhar powder is generally available in grocery stores however homemade fresh sambhar powder gives a nice aroma and taste to sambhar.