Mango Lassi - Won the CSN giveaway

I am happy to share with u an exciting news,that I have won the CSN giveaway $20 for my Cheesy Egg Toast .This was hosted by Soumya' s Kitchen on "Toddler Breakfast " event.Thank u Soumya for ur effort in conducting these events and selecting my entry.I thank all my fellow bloggers and friends for ur endless support .

Now to my today' s post, I am a crazy fan of mangoes.Mangoes in any form is accepted by me.I can have  mangoes any time during Break fast,Lunch or dinner.When I came to US for the first time,was astonished by the availability of mangoes throught the year.They taste good .But nothing can beat our Indian alphonsas.Now the actual season has started ,meaning I am getting mangoes for a good deal.Started preparing dishes with it.Mango Lassi is my son's favourite too.

Ingredients:
1.Mango pulp                       -            1 cup
2.Curd                                  -             1/2 cup
3.Ice cubes                           -             hand full
4.Sugar                                 -             3 tbsp or as required
5.Salt                                    -             a pinch
6.Vanilla Ice cream              -             1 scoop (optional)

Method:
* Take a blender add all the ingredients.
* Puree it well.
* Enjoy the drink to quench your thirst.

Notes:
 I have used fresh mango pulp.We can also use store bought pulps.Adding a pinch of salt ,enhances the sweetness.

Sending this to Tastes of Pearl City's  A.W.E.D - Indian Cuisine started by D.K

Poondu Kulambu / Garlic Gravy

Friends ,I am happy to share with u that Akheela from Toreview Toronto  has selected my dish keerai kadayal as the winner of the Food Palette series - Green.I am so honoured Akheela.Thanks for the herb pack,which will be very useful for me dear.Here is the entry and the recipe is here.

Garlic has so many healing natures.It is very good for nurturing mothers .My mom used to give me a lot of garlic in any form ,when rohith born.My H loves it a lot.when I saw this bulk at sam's club,grabbed it immediately.My mil will make it differently.This recipe is from my friend sheena.She is a wonderful cook and we will njoy her food ,when she was here in dallas last year.Missing her a lot.

Ingredients:
1.Garlic pods                -         30
2.Onion                         -          1/2
3.Pepper corns              -          1/2 tbsp
4.Chilli pwdr                -          1 tbsp
5.Turmeric pwdr           -          1/4 tsp
6.Tamarind juice           -           1 cup
7.Jaggery                        -           2 tbsp


For tempering:
1.Mustard seeds            -            1/4 tsp
2.Jeera                           -            1/4 tsp
3.Fenu greek seeds        -             14 tsp
4.Curry leaves               -           few

Method;
* Take a pan,add oil and saute chopped onion,garlic pods and pepper.
* Once it is sauteed well, remove 15 garlic pods and grind other ingredients in a blender.
* Now in another pan,add gingely oil ,temper with the tempering ingredients.
* Pour the grinded mixture into the pan.
* Bring it to boil, add turmeric pwdr and chilli pwdr.
* When the raw smell is eliminated,pour the tamrind juice and allow to cook completely.
* Now add the sauteed garlic pods, jaggery and mix it well.
*  Garnish with cilantro.
* Serve with hot piping rice.


Sending this to Sara's Healing foods - Ginger and garlic event