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I am sure most of you are aware of kosmalli. Carrot kosmalli is very popular in south Indian cuisine. The fruit kosmalli  is something th...

Fruit Kosmalli / Lentil Fruit Salad In 15 Minutes

I am sure most of you are aware of kosmalli. Carrot kosmalli is very popular in south Indian cuisine. The fruit kosmalli  is something that I tried in the last minute and happened to liked it a lot. I just finished a bowl of this salad for lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the lightness and freshness of it that I decided to blog about it. I personally think that simple side dishes get more appreciation and therefore enhances the meal served. Especially when you have last minute guests, this is a perfect salad to prepare and serve with any kind of food in a jiffy. I am a big fan of blending salty, spicy and sweet ingredients in salads. So the next time if you are wondering how to make any meal special, try this one and you will start making it more often. My daughter tells me that the photos look perfect for the holidays.






Gadgets:

Bowls
Cutting Board
Knife
Measuring Cup
Measuring Spoon
Seasoning Ladle or wok
Mixing Spoon
Colander


Ingredients:

Moong Dal- 1/2 cup
Pomogranate - 1/2 cup
Grapes - 1/2 cup sliced
Green Chillies - 1 ( if its too much spice substitute  black pepper powder)
Salt
Lemon Juice - a dash
Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
Asafoetida - 1 tsp ( optional)
Water - Enough to soak Moong Dal
Oil - 2 tsps
Cilantro or mint - 1 tbsp chopped finely.



Preparation:

1. Soak the Moong dal in hot water for 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.

2. In the meantime mix the fruits in a bowl. 

3. Heat the season wok and add mustard seeds and asafetida. Allow to pop and add to the fruits. 

4. Mix the moong dal and fruits mixture. Add a dash of lemon and season with salt. 

5. Add black pepper powder or slices of green chillies and garnish with cilantro. Serve on the side with any kind of food.




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These days my husband and I shop regularly at the farmers market. With a little help we have understood what we need to buy and from whom ...

Swiss Chard South Indian Way In 10 Minutes

These days my husband and I shop regularly at the farmers market. With a little help we have understood what we need to buy and from whom to buy. The local vendors are so friendly and are getting familiar with us. I cannot go past a bunch of teenagers who sell organic produce from their parents farm. They have such good swiss chard and I grab a bunch or two from them to prepare chard the south Indian way. My daughter thinks it is very cool because it is all pink and tastes yummy. As for me, I love making it for her because it takes me less than 10 minutes to make it and tastes so fresh. Perfect side dish alongside some dal and rice for a simple meal.



Gadgets:

Cutting Board
Knife
Wok
Spatula
Measuring Spoons

Ingredients:

Swiss Chard - 1 bunch ( cut into shreds)
Olive Oil - 2 tsp
Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
Udad Dal - 2 tsp
Coconut -2 tbsp
Dry Red Chilies - 2
Salt
Asafoetida - 1/4 tsp



Preparation:

1. Heat the wok on medium high. Add oil, asafoetida, mustard seeds and allow for it to pop.

2. Add udad dal, red chilies and allow for the dal to turn golden brown.

3. Add the Swiss chard that are cut into thin shreds and toss it well.

4. Allow it to cook for a few minutes. It will start to wilt and reduce in quantity. Add salt and coconut to it. Toss and serve hot on the side with some rice and dal. 

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