Multi Seed Mouth Freshener & Digestive Aid (Mukhwas)

Multi Seed Mouth Freshener & Digestive Aid (Mukhwas) is a colorful Indian after-meal snack or digestive aid. It is usually eaten after a meal to aid digestion and freshen the mouth. There are different varieties of Mouth fresheners (Mukhwas) most of them are made using fennel seeds, sesame seeds and coconut. Adding flax seeds makes it even more healthier.

Step 1: Ingredients

1) Fennel Seeds - 1/4 Cup

2) Flax Seeds - 1/4 Cup

3) Sesame Seeds - 1/4 Cup

4) Salt - 1/3 Tsp (as per taste)

5) Sugar - 1/3 Tsp (as per taste)

6) Lemon Juice - 1 Tbsp

7) Shredded Coconut - 2 to 3 Tbsp

8) Food Color

Step 2: Making Multi Seed Mouth Freshener & Digestive Aid (Mukhwas)

1) In a bowl, add the fennel seeds, sesame seeds, flax seeds, lemon juice, salt and mix well. Close it and allow it to sit for 30 minutes.

2) Place a pan on low to medium heat, add the mixed seeds and roast it till it starts to splutter.

3) Switch off and transfer to a plate.

4) To the same pan, add the colored shredded coconut one by one and roast it till it becomes dry.

5) Finally add sugar, roasted shredded coconut and mix well and store in an air tight container.

Multi Seed Mouth Freshener & Digestive Aid (Mukhwas) is ready now !!!

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Spicy Potato Pie Crust with Mushroom Broccoli Filling

This is a Spicy Savory pie made with Spicy Potato Pie Crust and aMushroom and Broccoli Filling. The crust is made with chilled chopped boiled potato, chilled chopped butter, flour and chili powder. For the filling, the mushroom and broccoli is cooked in a creamy spicy white sauce.

Step 1: Ingredients

Potato Pie Crust

1) Boiled Chopped Potato - 1 small (approximately 1/3 Cup)

2) All purpose Flour - 1 Cup

3) Chilled cubed Butter - 1/3 Cup

4) Salt as per taste

5) Chili Powder - (1-2) Tsp /as per taste (optional)

6) Cold Water - 2 to 3 Tsp

Broccoli Mushroom Filling

1) Chopped Broccoli - 1/3 Cup

2) Chopped Mushroom - 1/3 Cup

3) Sliced Onion - 1 small

4) All purpose Flour - 1 Tbsp

5) Chili Flakes - (1-2) Tsp (as per taste)

6) Chopped Garlic - 2 pods

7) Butter - 1 Tbsp

8) Milk - 1 Cup

9) salt as per taste

Step 2: Making the Spicy Potato Pie Crust

1) In a bowl, add the flour, salt, chili powder, chilled chopped boiled potato, chilled chopped butter and mix everything well using a pastry cutter(chill the pastry cutter too) or all the ingredients can be added to a food processor one by one and incorporated all together.

2) Then add cold water little by little and form it into a dough. Wrap the pie crust with cling/plastic wrap and chill it for an hour (minimum)

Spicy Potato Pie Crust is ready !

Step 3: Creamy Mushroom Broccoli Filling

1) In a Pan, add butter, chili flakes, chopped garlic, sliced onions and saute for few minutes.

2) Then add the mushrooms, broccoli and season it with salt.

3) Cover the pan and cook.Remove the vegetables and keep it aside.

4) In the same pan add some more butter, all purpose flour and saute it for 2 minutes and then add the milk.

5) When the milk boils and thickens add the sauteed vegetables into the sauce. Check for salt, spices (chili flakes) and add if needed.

Creamy Mushroom Broccoli Filling is ready !

Step 4: Assembling the Pie

1) Take a big ball of dough and roll it flat to fit the pie pan.

2) Grease the pie pan with butter and slowly place the rolled pie crust into the pie pan gently pressing it down.

3) With a fork, press the bottom of the pie crust and then fill it with Creamy Mushroom Broccoli Filling.

4) Roll another ball of dough and cover the top of the pie.

5) Trim the edges of the pie and tuck the edges of the top crust under the edges of the bottom crust. Then press all around the edges of the crust with a fork to seal it.

6) Rolled the left out dough and cut out the Pie shape and placed it on the top of the pie using little water.

7) Bake it at 375 F / 190 C for 50-60 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and firm to the touch.

Spicy Potato Pie Crust with Mushroom Broccoli Filling is ready to be Served. Enjoy !!!

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Homemade Tomato Sauce

This Tomato sauce is easy to make recipe. It can be used to make Pasta, Pizza, Lasagna and so much more. The tomatoes are cooked with spices and simmer to become nice and thick sauce.

Step 1: Ingredients

1) Crushed Tomato - 28 oz

2) Tomato Paste - 2 Tsp

3) Chopped Garlic - 2 Tsp

4) Chopped Onion - 1 medium

5) Oregano - 1 Tsp

6) Thyme - 1 Tsp

7) Basil - 1 Tsp

8) Pepper as per taste

9) Salt as per taste

10) Olive oil - 2 Tbsp

Step 2: Making the Pizza Sauce

1) Place a heavy bottom pan on medium heat and add olive oil.

2) Once the oil is hot, add the chopped garlic and saute for a minute.

3) Then add the chopped onion and saute till it becomes translucent.

4) Add oregano, basil, thyme, pepper, salt and tomato paste and saute.

5) Then add the crushed tomato and about a cup of water.

6) Once the mixture comes to boil reduce the heat to low and allow it simmer for about an hour.

The Tomato Sauce is ready now !!!. This sauce can be used for making Pasta and Pizza. Can be frozen and used when necessary.

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Cumin Rice (Jeera Rice)

Jeera(cumin) rice is a simple boiled rice flavored with cumin seeds, bay leaf, cardamon and cloves. It is easy to make and is an excellent accompaniment with all dishes. 

Step 1: Ingredients:

1) Cooked Rice - 1 Cup

2) Cumin Seeds - 1 Tsp

3) Bay leaf - 1

4) Cardamom - 2

5) Cloves - 4

6) Chopped Cilantro - few strands

Step 2: Making the Jeera Rice

1) Heat a pan on medium heat and add butter.

2) Once the butter melts add bay leaf, cardamom, cloves and cumin seeds.

3) Once the Cumin seeds crackle, switch off the stove and add the cooked rice.

4) Saute well and garnish with chopped cilantro.

Note:

* Sliced Onions and Cashew nuts can also be added. 

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Strawberry Lassi (Strawberry Yogurt Drink)

Lassi is a cooling and refreshing drink to have in the summers. It is a yogurt based drink and very popular in the northern parts of India. Lassis are either sweet or savory.

Strawberry Lassi is a sweet Lassi which is made by churning yogurt along with sugar, strawberry syrup and strawberries.

Note:

1) Make sure the yogurt is not sour.(very important)

2) Water can be added to dilute the Lassi.(I have not added water as I wanted it to be thick)

3) Try to use hand mixer/whisk to churn the lassi as it provides a unique taste and frothy texture when compared to a blender.

Step 1: Ingredients

1) Yogurt / Curd - 1/2 Cup

2) Sugar - 2 Tbsp (as per taste)

3) Chopped Strawberry - 1/4 Cup (frozen or fresh)

4) Strawberry syrup - 1 Tsp

5) Ice cubes

Step 2: Churning the Strawberry Lassi

1) Grind the chopped strawberry with 2 tsp of yogurt into a smooth paste in a blender.

2) In a bowl, add the strawberry paste, remaining yogurt, sugar, strawberry syrup and beat it using a hand mixer.

3) Then add ice cubes and beat it till turns frothy.

4) Pour it in a glass and garnish with some chopped strawberry on top and serve.

Strawberry Lassi (Strawberry Yogurt Drink) is Ready !!!!

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