Flavours of Lebanese - Event Roundup!

Hi Friends,

I am glad and happy in guest hosting Flavours of Lebanese started by Nayna. I have received 16 entries.Thanks Nayna for allowing me to host my favourite cuisine.


I thank everyone for the contribution. Do enjoy the roundup below.

Hummus by Vardhini

Lebanese Okra by Shama

Hummus by Shobha

Falafel by Shobha

Roasted Bell Pepper Hummus by Shobha 

 

Falfel Sandwich /Pita Pockets by Shobha

Baked Potato Kibbe with Zatar by Shobha

Baba Ganoush by Shobha

Baharat Roasted Sweet Potatoes by Chef Mirelle

Mullahabia Almond Rice Pudding by Chef Mirelle

Fattoush Lebanese pheasant salad by Nayna

Man'ooshe Lebanese flat bread by Nayna

Baked Falafel by Nayna

Riz Bi Dfeen Lebanese Rice with Chickpeas by Nayna

Lebanese Thyme Bread by Priya

Lebanese Potato  saute in Garlic and Coriander by Priya

Lebanese Salad by Supriya

Please check and let me know incase any entries are missed. Am sorry its not intentional and will update it.

Thank you friends for your wonderful entries. If you have any queries write to me at simplysara07@gmail.com

See you in the next event.

Cheers.

Saraswathi

Vegetable Cutlet!!!

I love Veg cutlets and always had at restuarants in Bangalore. We get good ones when we are on train to chennai. This one is my Father in laws speciality and it was so yummy. Thanks for teaching me Dad. I had previously posted Potato Cutlet checkout the post.

This is a perfect starter for parties.

Ingredients
Beetroot - 1/2 cup
Carrot -1/2 cup
Potato -1/2 cup (Boiled and mashed)
Green Peas -2 tspns
Kadalai Maavu/Besan - 2  to 3 tspns
Bread crums - 1/2 cup
Red chilli powder - 1/2 tspn 
Garam Masala - a pinch
Onion - 1no
Curry leaves - few
Salt
Oil for deep frying

Preparation Method
Boil the potatoes and mash it. Keep it separately.
Chop all the vegetables into small pieces.
Cook all vegetables in pressure cooker except onion with very less water and salt for 2 whistles. Remove excess water. (If excess save it for soup and drink.)
Transfer it to a wide vessel. Slightly mash it when its hot.
Add kadalai maav/besan, onion, salt, red chilli powder, garam masala and make medium size balls.
Take in your palm slowly and firmly press once and coat bread crums on both sides. Don't over press, it may break while deep frying.
Heat oil in a kadai and deep fry till golden brown.

Serve hot with tomato ketchup or enjoy as it is.

Notes: - You can also shallow fry instead of deep frying.

- You can also bake.

- You can also add chopped green chilli, I didnt add as it will be spicy for my kid and my inlaws.

- You can do it without onion also. - You can also add Pudina/Mint leaves.

This recipe is going to Monsoon Medley Event by Sukanya and Serve it Fried by Denny and Krithika.

Homemade Mixed Fruit Jam | Step-by-Step Recipe Type 1!

Homemade Mixed Fruit Jam is a simple and delicious spread mix of fruits. I never thought would be making jam at home:) but when I was talking to my friend Rekha about it she told me a simple recipe for the jam. I have slightly changed the recipe, it tasted delicious. Kids will surely love!

Step by Step Pictorial Recipe

Soak agar agar strands in water.

Wash, remove skin, seeds and chop all the fruits into  chunks.

Heat a non stick pan, put the soaked agar agar with 1/2 cup water in low flame. Allow it to dissolve.

Grind all the fruits to smooth paste.

When the agar agar is fully dissolved, add the grounded fruit mixture into this and mix well.

When you feel the raw smell is gone add sugar and stir.

Mix and keep stirring

It will be in liquid consistency

 Remove the paste from sides and keep stirring till its bubbling up and thick.

Off the stove. Add the vinegar.

When its thick and finally looks shiny

Ingredients
Strawberry - 6 nos
Apple - 1no
Banana - 2nos
Guava(white) - 1 no
Brown sugar - 1 cup(As per your taste)
Vinegar - 1/2 tspn
Agar Agar/China Grass - few strandsPreparation Method
Soak agar agar strands in water.
Wash, remove skin, seeds and chop all the fruits into  chunks.
Heat a non stick pan, put the soaked agar agar with 1/2 cup water in low flame. Allow it to dissolve.
Grind all the fruits to smooth paste.
When the agar agar is fully dissolved, add the grounded fruit mixture into this and mix well. Keep stirring.
When you feel the raw smell is gone add sugar and stir. It will be in liquid consistency, keep stirring until its thick.
Remove the paste from sides and keep stirring till its bubbling up.
Off the stove. Add the vinegar.
Mix and allow it to cool.
It will become thick  jam.
Store in air tight container and use with your bread.

Delicious homemade mixed fruit jam is ready to serve.

  The next day served with Wholemeal Bread/Toast. Enjoyed.

PS - Your feedback is appreciated. Do try recipe from (http://www.sarascorner.net/) take picture and send it to me through Facebook message or mail me at simplysara07@gmail.com. Will be glad to add in my page Tried & Tasted album on FB or post on my page.

This recipe is going to Kalyani's Event Pickles and Preserve Fest and Spring Seasonal Food Event by Sravani.

Potato Cutlet

Potato Cutlet is very simple and very tasty with tea/coffee. Its also kids favourite. I would like to thank my FIL for teaching me this recipe.

Ingredients
Potatoes/Papas/Uralaikizhangu/Aloogadde - 2 nos
Maida/APF - 2 tspns
Bread crums - 1/2 cup
Red chilli powder - a pinch
Salt
Oil for deep frying
Onion and Curry leaves (Optional)

Preparation Method
Cook potatoes in pressure cooker for 4 whistles. Peel skin and mash it.
Add maida, salt, red chilli powder and make medium size balls.
Take in your palm just spread a bit and coat maida paste.
Coat bread crums on both sides.
Heat oil in a kadai and deep fry it.


Serve hot with tomato ketchup or enjoy as it is.

This recipe along with Potato Cutlet is going to Crazy for Potatoes by Sowmya and Pari.

 

Say Cheese - Event Roundup

I thank each and everyone for participating in the Say Cheese Event and making the event successful. Have received around 62 entries, heres the yummy Roundup of dishes. Hope you try these.

Mozarella Cheese

Pizza by Arti
Cheese Cutlet by Arti
Creamy Pasta by Arti
Cheesy Noodle Cutlet by Sushma
Potato Pizza by Sreevalli
Cheesy Spinach and Oats Swirl Bun by Priya Suresh
Garlic Bread with Cheese by Valarmathi
Classic Cheese Pizza by Malini
Creamy Cheese Pasta by Malini

Ricotto Cheese

Spinach and Mushroom Lasagne by Sushma
Cheesy Eggless Brownies by Sushma
Kalakand by Padma
Rasmalai by Padma

Paneer/Cottage Cheese

Threaded Paneer Stripss by Sushma
Masala Cheese Sticks by Sailaja
Paneer Parantha by Shanti
Palak Paneer by Rohini
Paneer Bites by Rohini
Paneer Butter Masala by Rohini
Paneer Pulav by Rohini
Pepper Paneer by Saraswathy
Methi Chaman by Priti
Palak Paneer by Sireesha
Leafy Paneer Fritters by Sushma
Paneer and Corn Rice by Sushma
Chilli Paneer by Shama
Paneer Cashew Masala by Shama
Chilli Paneer by Usha
Paneer Mutter by Padma
Paneer Bhurji by Padma
Paneer Butter Masala by Padma
Microwave Malai Kofta by Cool Lassie
Garbanzo and Paneer Curry by Pari
Paneer Kaju Pasanda by Pari
Cheesy Bread Rolls by Pari
Paneer Peas Pulav by Malini
Paneer Parantha by Malini
Navratan Korma by Malini
Hariyali Paneer Tikka by Malini
Mutter Paneer by Saraswathi Iyer
Palak Paneer by Saraswathi Iyer

Cheddar Cheese

Macaroni and Cheese by Sireesha
Cheese Soup by Gethan
Cheesy Tacos by Kanchan
Brocolli and Cheese Pasta by Rohini
Pasta with Coriander Pesto by Sreevalli
Cheddar Cheese Balls by Anam Syed
Cheese Toast by Sahana
Crunchy Cheesy Baked Potato Balls by Cool Lassie
Two Cheese Veggie Hogie by Cool Lassie

Tofu

Tofu Sambal by Saraswathy
Tofu Chilli Gravy by Sushma
Capsicum Tofu Masala by Shama
Tofu Bhurji by Padmaja

Emmental Cheese

Cheesy Oats Paratha by Priya Suresh

Brie Cheese

Brie in a Crust by Cool Lassie


Swiss Cheese

Walnut n Cheese Coated Fruit Balls by Cool Lassie
Cheese n Chestnut Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers by Cool Lassie

Monterey Jack Cheese

Cheesy Veggie Bean Nachos by Cool Lassie

Any Cheese

Cheesy Rajma Sandwich by Priya Suresh
Cheesy Veggie Sandwich by Shama
Veggie Bean Quesadilla by Sadhana

Please do let me know in case any entries are missed. Thank you.

Hope to receive your support and entries for my next event Oats Feast.