Dal Panchratan-Too Nutritious

Dal Panchatran... Pachatran because it consist of 5 different kinds of pulses in it. Rajma,Chick Peas, Bengal Gram,Moong Dal and Lobiya (Black eye Peas). Just while surfing about lentils/dals I found three variety of it - lentils, beans and peas. Legumes and Pulses are a natural source of protein, high in fibre and low in fat. They have a wide range of flavours and textures and form a large part of the Indian daily diet.

They are eaten either whole (with the skin still intact) or split in half (with or without their skins). The term "dal" refers to a bean or lentil which has had the outer husk removed and the remaining lentil is then split. This ensures a quicker cooking time and a softer, creamier texture when cooked.

Chocolate-Cold Coffee with Butterscotch Ice-Cream

The easiest drink I ever found with every taste in it - cocoa, coffee, ice cream... uuummmmm :) When we can easily make it @ home why go to CCD !!! 

My favourite especially @ Saturday n8's  (in my naughty way LOL :D )

Kadhi-Chawal uuummm...

Kadhi is one of the best dish I love from Gujarati cuisine. It is a spicy dish whose thick gravy is based on Besan and contains vegetable pakoras(I used potato), to which sour yogurt is added to give it little sour taste. I love it with simple plain rice.

Kadhi Chawal ummmmmm yuuuummmmm...

Ingredients

Pokoras:

Besan - 1 cup

Onion - 1 Medium

Potato -1 Medium

Baking powder - 1/4 tsp

Baking Soda - a pinch

Ginger Crushed -1/4 tsp

Carom Seeds - 1/2 tsp

Garam Masala -1/2 tsp

Coriander Powder -1/2 tsp

Green Chilli's - 3 finely chopped

Salt

Oil to deep fry

Kadhi:

Besan - 1/4 cup

Curd - 1 & 1/2 cup

Turmeric Powder -1/4 tsp

Chilli Powder - 1 tsp

Water - 2 cup

Salt

Tempering:

Oil - 2 tbsp

Cumin Seeds - 1/4 tsp

Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp

Dry Red Chilli - 3

Curry Leaves -12-15

Dahi Boora aau Aloo Dum

How can I forget the famous street food - Dahi Boora aau Aloo Dum, being from Odissa!!! People at Bhubneswar and Cuttack prepare the best among all in Odissa. I tried my best to reach there and still learning. :)

Ingredients:

For Boora

Urad Dal - 2 Cups (Soaked Overnight)

Sooji - 1/2 Cup

Salt

Oil - for deep frying

Curd - 2 Cups

Chat Masala,Chilli powder and cumin powder for garnishing.

For Aloo Dum

Potato - 4 Large (Cooked and Mashed)

Onion - 1 Large

Ginger-Garlic Paste -2 Tbsp (I used freshly Crushed)

Green Chilli's - 4 (Depend how much heat U want :) )

Tomato - 1 Large (Finely Chopped)

Cumin - 1/2 tsp

Mustard -1/2 tsp

Curry Leaf - 7-8

Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp

Red Chilli powder -1 tsp

Garam Masala -1 tsp

Oil - 2 tbsp

Salt

Hosting my first event-Holi Hai

Hello Friends, for the first time at My Cook Book I am hosting an event "Holi Hai". I hope all will love this theme and be a part of it. Holi is on March 8th and we will be busy celebrating it and cleaning post holi so 2 more days to submit the recipes. And by 15th it will be rounded up.

Rules for the Event:

1. As the theme is HOLI HAI remember it and just cook any thing starter,main course, deserts, mocktails..."Veg & Non-Veg" related and post it in your blog from Feb 5th to Match 10th. "NO ALCOHOL"
2. Please post your link below and usage of the logo is mandatory.
3. Must follow the Blog or at Facebook. (U ppl will be updated)
4. Archives are welcome only if re-posted and linked back to the announcement page(only 2).
5. As many entries are allowed.
6. If u are having any problems linking up,just send me my email surabhishri2003(at)gmail (dot)com
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   • Blog Name:
   • Recipe Name:
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