Showing posts with label low calorie. Show all posts
Showing posts with label low calorie. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

orange,banana & papaya shake

  • A combination of orange, papaya and banana makes a filling drink .
  • This unusual combination of fruits is rich in potassium, vitamin C and fibre.
  • This shake is an ideal drink for mid-morning or in between meals. 
Ingredients
  • 1 medium sized orange
  • 1 cup papaya pieces
  • 1 banana, sliced
  • few drops of lemon juice
  • crushed ice to serve
Method
  •   Blend all the ingredients using little water till smooth.
  •  Strain the juice using a strainer.
  •  Add lemon juice and crushed ice .
  • Serve immediately.

Saturday, January 30, 2010

TOMATO CHUTNEY(SAUCE)



This tomato chutney goes well with idli/dosa or toated bread/rolls.If you didn't find any ingredients use the substitutes.You can never go wrong even if you try!
Ingredients
  • Tomatoes-4
  • Onion -2
  • Mustard seeds-1 tsp
  • Urad & gram dal -2 tsp(instead you can sprinkle coarsely powdered peanuts before serving )
  • green chillies-2
  • Red chilli powder or flakes-1 tsp
  • Roasted gram dal powder-2tbsp.(you can use white sauce)
  • Salt to taste
  • Curry leaves and coriander(parsley) for garnishing
  • Oil-1 tbsp
Directions
  • Finely chop onion & tomatoes
  • Blend the tomatoes to a puree.you can use 1&1/2-2 cups of ready puree also.
  • Heat oil in a pan and add mutard seeds .
  • When the seeds splutter add dals,if using.
  • Add chopped onion and saute till it turns glassy.
  • Add 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil.
  • Add tomato puree and salt.Boil for a few minutes.
  • Add little water to the  roasted gram dal flour, mix and pour in to the boiling mixture.
  • Garnish with curry leaves and coariander leaves.
  • Serve with toasted bread,rolls,idli,dosa.