Stuffed lady's finger

One of the reasons why I like vacations is that I can prepare lunch for my dad and it gives me great pleasure when i get it hear "it was yummy" from my dad and his friends :).This was one the recipes which got whistles and applause :)

Ingredients:

1\4 kg lady's finger

2 tbsp gramflour(kadlehittu)

salt and chilli powder to taste

1tsp cumin powder

1 1\2 tsp coriander powder

1\2 tsp turmeric powder

1 1\2 tsp garam masala powder

2 tsp-oil

2 tsp-lemon juice

1 tsp-ginger garlic paste

Procedure

Slit the lady's finger in between lengthwise after cutting both the ends
(take care not to split it into 2)and remove the seeds .Mix all the dry ingredients and add a little of water so that its gets the consistency of a dough.Stuff this mixture into the lady's finger carefully.Heat oil in a pan and ginger garlic paste and allow it to fry for a minute .Add onions and saute until it becomes transperent.Now place the lady's finger in the pan and allow it to cook.I would recommend you to use a flat non-stick pan and make sure the paste prepared is not watery as it will pour out of the vegetable.It will take around 10-15 minutes to cook.Garnish it with lemon juice.

Chilli cheese toast

This one is a lipsmacking apetiser..I just tried to make something to fill my starving stomach at 3 AM today.. and .this is what I came up with :).I also realised that when you are using cheese in your preparation it can never become a mess(unless you make extra efforts to spoil the dish ;) )

Ingredients:

1 cube Cheddar cheese(i used milkman cubes )

1 Tomato chopped

Chopped chillies/chilli flakes

2-3 tsp Cream
Oregano

Salt

Bread-2 slices

Procedure:Mash the cheese and make it into a paste,add in the tomatoes,chilli flakes,salt,oregano

cream.Toast the bread and apply the mixture prepared on it and then toast it until it gets crisp..

Olives and cheese sandwich

This is one of my friend's aunt's recipe.I tried it out with some slight modifications and oh my god..this is by far the best sandwich i have ever tasted..try it my friends..you will love it !!

Ingredients:

garlic mayonaise-1 tbsp

gratted cheddar-quarter cup

sliced pickled olives-2-3 tsp

finely chopped mushroom-1(optional)

tomato ketchup

mixed herbs(oregano,thyme,rosemary,dried basil) and chilli flakes for seasoning

bread -4 slices

Procedure:Mix mayonaise,grated cheese,olives and mushroom in bowl.Spread a thin layer tomato ketchup on bread and then spread the prepared mixture generously add mixed herbs and chilli flakes and toast it.I use the sandwichmaker,for those of use who prepare sandwiches using the stove..first prepare plain toast add in the filling and heat them on a pan for a while.

Homemade pizza sauce

Ingredients:
olive oil-2-3 tsp
4-Medium sized tomatoes finely chopped
1 Capsicum finely chopped
1 Onion
1 tsp-Garlic paste
2 Green chillies
3-4 Basil leaves crushed
Salt to taste
Chilly flakes and mixed herbs for garnishing
Tomato ketchup-3-4 tsp



Procedure:

Take olive oil in a pan.Add the garlic paste,after it gets roasted add the chopped onions and stir till they get transparent.Add the tomatoes and capsicum and cook for a while.Grind these with chopped green chillies and basil leaves into a fine paste,now again boil it for a while.Add salt ,mixed herbs and red chilly flakes and tomato ketchup.For the best taste store the sauce for a day and then use it .
Marinara dip can also be prepared with the same ingredients,make sure you do not add the capsicum while preparing the marinara dip.

Bread Halwa

This is one dish which u can serve in notime...it can comfortably be your life saver when unexpected guests drop in!:)if ur guest has a sweet tooth...you cudnt have asked for more!

Procedure:
6 slices-Bread
1 tbsp-Milkmaid
3 teaspoons-Butter

Procedure:
Heat butter in a pan.Toast bread in a toaster.I would insist you on toasting it for a little longer than usual as it is the crispy roasted bread which gives this dish a great taste.Cut the bread into pieces and roast it with butter for sometime,until you get the aroma after which you should add milkmaid.Those of you who like dry fruits...go ahead and add some raisins,pistachois,almonds,it really adds a lot to your dish...

Macaroni Salad

A simple healthy appetiser which will keep ur tastebuds craving for more!:)

Ingredients:
Macaroni(farfalle,penne,fusilli ,gomito etc can also b used)-1 cup
Tomato ketchup- 4-tsp
Mayonnaise-2 tbsp
Bell peppers(red,green and yellow)-2
tomatoes(chopped)
Sliced carrots-1
Basil leaves for garnishing
Pinch of salt and pepper

Procedure:
1.Boil 1 cup of the pasta u prefer.
2.In a bowl mix the pasta and all the above ingredients.
3.Garnish it with fresh basil leaves.

Apple pudding

This serves as a delicious desert..perfect blend of apple and cinnamon which makes this dish truely divine!:)

Ingredients:
2-Medium sized apples
2 tsp-Cinammon powder
3 tbsp-Condensed milk
Custard powder/vanilla pudding powder(i used weikfield)
1/2 Litre of milk
Mixture of powdered marie biscuits with melted butter
1 tbsp-Butter

Procedure:
1.Cut the apples into thin slices.
2.Take a pan add the butter n roast the apples wid butter till apples become soggy.then add milkmaid and cinnamon powder.mix well and leave it for cooking for around 3-4 mins.
3.Take another pan add vanilla pudding powder n milk n boil it for around 5-10 mins.
4.take small moulds first add the apple mixture.add a layer of powdered marie biscuits.top it up wid custard or the vanilla pudding mixture.
5.Keep it in fridge for setting.
6.Can b served with vanilla ice cream and cream.