INDIAN GOOSEBERRY SQUASH / AMLA SQUASH

INDIAN GOOSEBERRY SQUASH

WHAT YOU NEED:

Gooseberries - 20

Ginger - 1 inch piece

Sugar - 2 1/2 cups

Water - 1 cup + 1 cup

AMLA SQUASH

GOOSEBERRY SQUASH

HOW TO MAKE:

Wash gooseberries well. Then Pressure cook the berries in 1 cup of water for 15 minutes.

Once the cooker is cooled open the lid and take out the vessel.

Remove the seeds and keep the water for grinding.

Grind the pulp along with ginger to a very fine paste. Add gooseberry water while grinding.

Now strain the paste through a strainer. I got 2 cups juice. So I used 2 1/2 cups sugar.

Make syrup with 1 cup water and 2 1/2 cups sugar. Strain the syrup through a strainer. 

When the syrup is cooled add gooseberry juice to it. and stir well.

You can add preservatives if needed. ( KMS powder 1/8th tsp).

Keep in the refrigerator.

While serving take 1 part syrup and 3 parts water,  add a few ice cubes.

GREEN CHILLY SAUCE

Here we get good varieties of green chillies in a very reasonable price in the market. This time I got more than enough green chillies. I know that if I keep it in the fridge also it wont last for long due to rainy season. I was thinking how to use it the best way without wasting a single chilly. Yes, I could make so many things like Chilly pickle, can be kept in vinegar or chilly sauce. I saw this recipe in some blog, found it easy, made some changes in my recipe. Here it goes the recipe....

GREEN CHILLY SAUCE

WHAT YOU NEED:

Fresh green chillys - 20

Garlic cloves - 4-5, chopped

Onion - 1/2, chopped

Vegetable oil - 1 tsp

Salt - 1/2 tsp

Vinegar - 1/2 cup

Water - 2 cups

Sugar - 1/2 tsp

GREEN CHILLY SAUCE

HOW TO MAKE:

Wash green chillys under the water. Cut in pieces.

In a vessel add oil, garlic , onion, salt, sugar and chopped green chillies.

Add 2 cups of water and cook till the chillies are soft or till all the water contents evaporates.

When it is cooled grind to a very fine paste, add vinegar while grinding.

Store Green chilly sauce in a clean, dry jar. It will last for 6 months if you keep in the refrigerator.

CHOCOLATE BANANA MILK SHAKE

CHOCOLATE BANANA MILK SHAKE!

WHAT YOU NEED:

Milk - 2 cups

Chocolate ice cream - 3/4 cup

Banana - 2, chopped

Sugar - 4-6 tsp

CHOCO BANANA MILK SHAKE

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HOW TO MAKE:

Blend all the above in a blender to smooth and fluffy.

Chill it

Serve in Glasses with ice cubes on top.

MUSHROOM MASALA

MUSHROOM MASALA

WHAT YOU NEED:

Button Mushrooms - 200 grams / 12-15

Onion -1, chopped

Tomatoes - 2, ( chop 1 1/2 and cut 1/2 lengthwise to 3-4 pieces, for garnishing)

Ginger - 1 inch piece, chopped

Garlic - 3-4, chopped

Cardamom pod - 2

Clove - 2

Cinnamon / Dalchini - a small piece

Cashewnuts - 1 handful

Mace / Javitri - a small piece

Pepper corns - 8-10

Red chilli powder - 1 tsp

Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp

Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp

Salt - to taste

Coriander leaves - 1 tbsp chopped

MUSHROOM MASALA

HOW TO MAKE:

Immerse Mushrooms in boiled water for 5 minutes. Drain and wash with cold water.

Remove its dirt and peel the skins. Wash again and cut, keep aside.

Now heat 2 tbsp oil in kadahi.

Add ginger, garlic,cardamom, clove, cinnamon, mace, pepper corns and cashew nut one by one. Stir for few secs.

Then add onion, stir till they are translucent.

Add chopped tomatoes and stir till it becomes mushy. Allow it to cool

Once it is cooled grind it to a fine paste.

Now heat 2 tbsp oil in kadahi.

Splutter jeera, then add masala. Fry masala till the oil separates from the masala.

Add garam masala powder, red chilly powder and salt to it, mix well.

Now add cleaned  mushrooms, mix thoroughly in the masala. 

Add one cup of water and allow to cook mushrooms. 

Finally add coriander leaves.

Serve Mushroom Masala with Rotis, chappatis and Naans.

JEEV KADGI / BREAD FRUIT IN GINGER ONION MASALA

BREADFRUIT IN GINGER ONION MASALA

WHAT YOU NEED :

Bread fruit -  2 cups, cut in to cubes

Ginger - 1 inch, chopped

Onion - 1 small, chopped

Grated coconut - 4 handfuls ( half coconut)

Red chilly - 4 ( roasted in little oil)

Tamarind - a small piece

Salt - to taste

JEEVKADGI ALLE PIYAVA GHASHI

HOW TO MAKE :

In a vessel put breadfruit pieces , ginger and chopped onion. Cook till breadfruit is soft.

Then Grind grated coconut, tamarind, red chilly along with little water to a fine paste.

Add ground masala to the cooked bread fruit and salt. Mix well. 

Add some water if you need gravy. Allow to cook for a few more minutes.

Serve Bread fruit ginger onion masala along with steamed rice.

ALVAMANDE /ARBI CUTLET

ARBI CUTLET

WHAT YOU NEED:

Alvamande /Arbi - 4-5 ( boiled, peeled and mashed)

Beetroot - 1 ( boiled, peeled and mashed)

Onion - 1 medium ( chopped )

Coriander seeds - 3/4 tsp

Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp

Ginger - 1 inch piece

Garlic - 3

Green chilli - 4-5

Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp

Salt - to taste

Coriander leaves - 1 small bunch ( finely chopped)

Bread crumbs - 1 cup or Rava, dry roasted ( I used rava here)

Oil - for deep frying

ALVAMANDE CUTLET

HOW TO MAKE:

Grind onion, ginger, garlic, coriander seeds, cumin seeds and green chilly roughly.

Now heat little oil in kadahi.

Fry ground masala till the raw smell disappear.

Add mashed alvamande and beetroot. Mix well and fry for few minutes or till the water contents go, if any.

Now remove the paste in a mixing bowl. 

Add salt and coriander leaves. Mix well.

Then make small balls, roll them on bread crumbs and flatten on your desired shapes.

Heat enough oil in kadahi, fry them on both sides till they are brown and crisp on medium heat.

Serve warm Alvamande cutlets along with Tomato sauce.

CHOCOLATE MILK

WHAT YOU NEED:

Milk - 2 cups

Chocolate ice cream - 3/4 cup

Sugar  - 4 tsp

HOW TO MAKE :

Blend all the above to a smooth fluffy texture.

Pour in glasses and Serve chilled.