GAP mocktail

I made this a mock tail this morning for breakfast.I made it with grapes,apples & pomegranate.It was yummy & i loved it.Little bit about the nutritive value of the ingredients in this mock tail.

Grapes contain beneficial compounds called flavonoids, which are phytonutrients that give the vibrant purple color to grapes, grape juice and red wine; the stronger the color, the higher the concentration of flavonoids.

These flavonoid compounds include quercitin, as well as a second flavonoid-type compound (falling into the chemical category of stilbenes)called resveratrol. Both compounds appear to decrease the risk of heart diseasephenolic compounds in grape skins inhibit protein tyrosine kinases, a group of enzymes that play a key role in cell regulation.

Pomegranates contain a variety of medicinally active components. One of these components is polyphenol, which has antioxidant activity. In fact, pomegranate juice contains more polyphenols than red wine.In ancient times, the pomegranate was used as a contraceptive

The proverb "An apple a day keeps the doctor away," addressing the health effects of the fruit, dates from 19th century Wales. Research suggests that apples may reduce the risk of colon cancer, prostate cancer and lung cancer. Compared to many other fruits and vegetables, apples contain relatively low amounts of Vitamin C as well as several other antioxidant compounds. The fiber content, while less than in most other fruits, helps regulate bowel movements and may thus reduce the risk of colon cancer. They may also help with heart disease, weight loss, and controlling cholesterol, as they do not have any cholesterol, have fiber, which reduces cholesterol by preventing reabsorption, and are bulky for their caloric content like most fruits and vegetables.

With these informations on the ingredients lets got to the recipe

Ingredients
Apple juice 1 cup
Grape juice 1/2cup
Pomegranate juice 1/2cupMix all the juices & make this refreshing healthy mock tail.

This goes to Anu sriram's refreshing drink for summer event.

Tomato dosai

Dosai is a all time favorite for many people.Iam one among those dosai lovers.My friend gave me this recipe last week.I made this & it was so yummy.

This is how i made it.
Ingredients
Rice 1cup
Toor dhal 1hand full
Ginger 1 small piece
Green chilli 2-3
Tomatoes 4
salt to taste
Oil to make dosaiSoak rice & toor dhal together for 3 hrs.Grind all ingredients except oil.In a tawa Sprinkle some oil & pour one full cup of this batter & make dosas.This dosai is a tangy with tomato in it.Kids will love this dosai.U can add grated coconut,carrots,chopped coriander to the batter & make colorful dosais.Serve hot with coconut chutney.

Tomato kurma

Any thing made out of tomato makes an excellent combination .I love tomato kurma with idlies.It can be made in no time. So made it for breakfast.

Here we go for the recipe

Ingredients
Tomatoes 4
Onion 1
Jeera 1/4 tsp
ginger garlic paste 1tsp
chilli powder 1-2 tsp
turmeric powder 1/4tsp
salt to taste
coriander leaves few
oil 2-3 tsp

To grind
Coconut shredded 1/2cup
cashew nuts 10-15
poppy seeds 1/4tspGrind coconut,poppy seeds & cashewnuts to a fine paste & set aside.In a kadai add oil & splutter jeera.Add chopped onions & saute a while.Then add ginger garlic paste & mix well.Now add the chopped tomatoes,red chilli powder,turmeric powder & salt.Add enough water & mix well & allow the tomatoes to cook.When it is done add the ground coconut paste & allow the kurma to boil.Take off stove.Serve them with hot idlies.

This is my entry to WYF-side dishes hosted by EC of simple Indian food.

Watermelon cooler

No other fruit says summer like the subtly crunchy, thirst quenching watermelon. Although watermelons can now be found in the markets throughout the year, the season for watermelon is in the summer when they are sweet and of the best quality. Watermelon is not only great on a hot summer day, this delectable thirst-quencher may also help quench the inflammation that contributes to conditions like asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes, colon cancer, and arthritis. watermelon is a very good source of vitamin B6 and a good source of vitamin B1, magnesium, and potassium.

I love water melon & eat it when ever i can....I got 2 mini melons last week.They taste so sweet that i added very little sugar to the juice i prepared.

Here is how i made it
Ingredients
Water melon cut 1 cup
sugar 1-2 tsp
water melon balls fewCut water melon & scoop out the flesh.Using round tsp(I used 1/4tsp measuring spoon)scoop out melon balls from the flesh.Now beat the remaining water melon with required sugar in a blender.Strain & add watermelon balls in the juice.Chill & serve.Kids loved it when i served them with these small balls.

This goes to Anu sriram's refreshing drink for summer event.

Grape juice

Grapes are very rich source of antioxidants.They grow in bunches or clusters on grape vines. They are classified as a type of berry because they grow on vines. Grape clusters can be green, red, pink or purple.The very mention of grapes brings wine to our mind.The process of preparing wine is quite interesting.

I made grape juice last week.This is how i made it...
Ingredients
Grapes 1 cup
sugar 1/4cup(according to the taste)
Lime juice 1 tspBlend grapes & sugar in a blender & strain.Add lime juice ,chill & serve.
This goes to Anu Sriram's event Refreshing drink for summer.

Dhal makhani

Dhal makhani is a Gujarati speciality.All Gujarati food tastes a little sweet.It tastes great when served with chapati.It is a very healthy side dish prepared with green gram.Its a rich source of protein.

This is how i made it
Ingredients
Green gram 1 cup
onion 1
tomatoes 2
jeera 1/4tsp
ginger a small piece
garlic 2
garam masala 1/2 tsp
chilli powder 1-2 tsp
coriander powder 1 tsp
jaggery 3tsp(shredded)
salt to taste
oil 2-3 tspIn a kadai add oil & add jeera.Then add chopped onion & saute.Now add ginger & garlic which are finely chopped as well.Now add cut tomatoes & saute.Now add the green gram & mix well.Now add all the powders & mix well.Now add enough water to submerge all the ingredients added.Pressure cook this mixture for 10-12 whistles.Check if green gram is cooked fully & mashy.If its not fully cooked pressure cook it for 2-3 whistles more.When ready now add salt & jaggery.Taste & adjust salt.Allow to boil & take off stove & serve hot with chappathi.

Iam sending this to WYF-side dishes hosted by EC of simple Indian food.

Carrot kheer

Carrot kheer is a classic Indian dessert prepared..Its a creamy rich pudding .It needs no excuse to make this kheer.I made this last week & my hubby loved it.

This is how i made it
Ingredients
Carrot (shredded) 1 cup
condensed milk 1/2 cup (according to taste)
sugar 2-3 tsp(add it if needed)
Milk 1/2 cupIn a kadai add the grated carrots & add little water.cover & cook.When the carrots are half cooked add milk & cook.keep stirring.When carrots have cooked add the condensed milk & mix well.Taste & add more condensed milk or u can add sugar.I didn't add sugar coz i had added enough condensed milk.Take of stove when it reaches a thick consistency.Cool & chill it & serve.If u want u can roast cashew nuts & raisins in ghee & add to the kheer.