Thursday, June 30, 2011

Cottage cheese sandwich (Kid friendly)

An indian twist to the all american sandwich. This will sure be a crowd pleaser for a kids party. Non spicy and bursts with flavor.

You need
Cottage cheese - a handful (cut into tiny squares)
Mayonaise
Green chutney
Salt
Pepper
Whole grain bread/multigrain/anything else
Cilantro

Method
  • In a bowl add cottage cheese squares, salt, pepper and cilantro and mix well.
  • Take two slices of bread and spread Mayonaise on one side and green chutney on the other side.
  • Place the paneer squares on one slice of bread. Cover with the other slice and toast in sandwich press.
  • Cut into triangles or any other shape your kids like and serve.




Baby potato fry

You will fall in love with this dish. The best way to have potato perhaps. Kids will love. The southern way is o use mustard and urad dal, while you could choose to use even cumin seeds instead.

You need
Baby potatoes 
Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon
Urad dal - 1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Chilli powder - 1 teaspoon
Salt
Asafoetida - a pinch
Oil

Method
  • Boil the potatoes with skin on and then remove the skin. (Make sure you do not over cook the potatoes)
  • Take the potatoes in a bowl and add turmeric powder, chilli powder, salt, Asafoetida and mix well.
  • In a pan start by adding oil followed by mustard seeds, urad dal and the potatoes.
  • Fry until they turn golden all over. You might require more oil.
  • Serve warm with rice /roti




Cabbage curry

Traditionally cabbage is diced small, but using shredded cabbage is just a variation. Turmeric is also optional, if you want the dish a light yellow.

You need
Cabbage - (shredded/diced small)
Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
Green chillies - 1-2 (slit)
Asafoetida - a pinch
Turmeric - (optional)
Salt
Oil

Method
  • In a pan start by adding oil followed by cumin seeds, green chillies, Asafoetida, turmeric and cabbage.
  • Add salt and cook until cabbage is done. 
  • Cook on medium heat.
  • Serve warm over rice.