Lemon Strawberry Punch

This fizzy fruit punch makes the perfect party refreshment. This is an easy punch that tastes great and looks good.

Chicken Tikka Masala

The word tikka means pieces, chunks or bits. Chicken tikka masala is chunks of spicy marinated chicken pieces grilled and simmered in a rich, red, spicy tomato based sauce. Its a staple on any Indian restaurant menu. 

Sardine (Mathi) Onion Fry

A tasty recipe for this cold water fish which contains very high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids which are essential for brain and vision development. Sardines are also rich in iron, potassium and vitamin B6.

I think everybody like Sardine(Mathi / Chala) and its the favorite fish of Keralites, normaly we make fish curry or fish fry, here is different recipe with sardine.

Ingredients

• Mathi / /Sardine 5 nos.
• Kudam puli 3 nos.
• Curry leaves. 5 springs with the stem.
• Turmeric Powder. 1/2 tsp
• Pepper powder. 1/2 tsp
• Onion sliced 3
• Green chillies. 3
• Ginger crushed 1 tsp
• Garlic crushed. 1/2 tsp
• Red chilli powder. 1 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Coconut oil. 3 tsp

Method

Cook the fish along with salt , kudampuli n turmeric powder in little water. When the fish is cooked well. Take the flesh of the fish. 

Heat coconut oil in a manchatti or frying pan and add mustard seeds. Then add sliced onions, crushed ginger, crushed garlic, sliced green chillies and sauté untill onion become slight brown in colour.  Then add red chilli powder, pepper powder n salt. Mix it well. 

Add the cooked sardines flesh in to it. After adding the fish pieces swirl the clay pot to mix everything well. Add some curry leaves n switch off. 

Serve hot with steam rice.

Summer Salad

Summers are made for salads. This salad require minimal ingredients and are the perfect way to enjoy fresh summer produce.

Ingredients

• Avocados 1 nos(sliced) 
• Red Capsicum 1 nos(sliced) 
• Yellow Capsicum 1 nos(sliced) 
• Lettuce Leaves Few 
• Cucumber 1nos(sliced) 
• Carrot 1nos(sliced) 
• Cherry Tomatos Few

Dressing

• Honey 1/2 tsp 
• Pepper Powder 1/4 tsp 
• Olive Oil 1/2 tbsp 
• Lime Juice 1/2 tbsp 
• Salt

Method

In a bowl whisk well dressing ingredients.  Add vegetables into it and mix well. Serve chilled.     

Koon (Mushroom) Thoren

Mushrooms are a low calorie food. It has an excellent source of vitamin B, essential minerals and a good source of phosphorus and potassium. 

Here is the dish, mushroom stir fry with onion and coconut. 

Carrot Almond Payasam

Easy sweet dessert recipe you can make for any occasion, generally payasams are made during festive occasions, however that should not be the case especially as far as this carrot payasam is concerned. 

Ingredients

• Ghee 2 tbsp
• Carrot 4 medium peeled and cut into small chunks
• Almonds 1/3 cup soak in warm water and remove skin
• Milk 3 cup
• Condensed Milk 3 tbsp
• Sugar 1/3 cup
• Cardamom powder 1/2 tsp
• Almonds few for garnish

Method

Crush carrot and almonds in a food processor or blender and keep it aside. 

In a sauce pan put ghee and once it melt add crushed carrot badam mixture and sauté for 5 minutes then add milk, let them boil. when it starts boiling add condensed milk and sugar. boil for 5 to 10 minutes or till they became thick, add cardamom powder and mix well. Garnish with some sliced almonds. Serve hot or cold.

Apple Pan Cakes

This delicious recipe is perfect for weekend breakfast . This pancakes are moist and nutritious.

Amarula African Brew

Amarula - The Spirit Of Africa.

Amarula cream is a pure blend of nature's fresh cream and the mysterious taste of the wild marula fruit. Africas majestic elephants walk for miles to feast on the sun-ripened marula fruit which is indigenous to the region's vast subequatorial plains. 

Here is a fusion recipe using Amarula.

Dark indulgent, african Brew combines the richness of chocolate with the velvety sophistication of Amarula.

Cheera Aviyal

Cheera Aviyal is a healthy aviyal preparation, red amarnnath cooked with grated coconut and green mango.

Easy Hummus

Hummus, middle eastern cookery, a food dip or spread made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice,  garlic and salt.  

It serves as a complete protein  when eaten with bread.  Here is super and easy recipe of Hummus.