HARE BHARE BAIGAN

Ingredients:

Brinjals .. 8-10 ( small variety)

Coriander powder .... 1 tsp.

Turmeric powder ..... 1/4 tsp.

Salt ......... to taste

Oil

For Green Masala

Coriander Leaves.....1 cup

Mint leaves ........... 1/2 cup

Green Chillies........2-3

Onions................1 chopped

Tomatoes...........1 chopped

Garlic.................7 to 8 cloves

Ginger ...............1 inch piece

(Grind the above ingredients to make the green masala.)

Method:

1. Wash and slit the brinjals leaving the stem intact. Soak them in salt water.

2. In a pan add a little oil and shallow fry the brinjals on medium flame and simmer until half done. Remove and set aside.

3. In the same pan heat a little oil and add the green masala paste. Add the salt, turmeric powder and coriander powder.

4. Put the fried brinjals. Add half cup water and simmer to cook. If you need more gravy to serve with rice, add 1 cup water

This goes to :

Iftar Moments Hijri 1432

Any One Can Cook - series 26

@ - Taste of Pearl City

Let's Cook - Subzis for Rotis

@ Tickling Palates

Cirque audition - not this round

Well, I didn't make it this time around.  It was a great experience and I learned a lot.  The talent scout said that I was holding too much tension, and ya, he was right, I could feel myself doing it but just could not correct it.  

The competition was crazy.  Everyone was super funny and and had absolutely amazing characters!  There were 30 people there and about 10 of us got cut in the first round.  There were a few people that did not even get to do their 2 min solo.  This poor girl, it was her second time and she didn't even get to do her act.  That is rough. 

You know, now that I think of it, that was my first audition ever!  Most of the people there were definitely seasoned audition pros - I did not stand a chance this round.  But I am a fast learner and will do much better in round 2.  

The scout was a super nice guy and told me to keep working and sending him stuff.  

And as I said before, I am not that fussed.  Back to Vancouver Island  - no problem.  Keep working.  

Rocking, 

JAKE

MIRCHI KA SALAN ( Hyderabadi)

Ingredients:

Big green chillies - 4-5

Turmeric powder ... 1/4 tsp.

Salt

Oil

For Dry Masala:

Sesame seeds ..... 1 tsp

poppy seeds ........ 1 tsp

Peanuts ............... 1 tbsp

Kalonji ................ 1 tbsp.

Dry red chillies .. 1

Cloves ................. 2

Cardamoms ...... 2-3

Cumin seeds ..... 1 tsp

Cinnamon ........ 1 small piece

Saunf ............... 1/2 tsp

Dry dessicated coconut ... 1 tbsp

(Dry roast and grind the above ingredients, If you don't have dry coconut, you can add fresh coconut to the wet masala given below)

Wet Masala:

Onions ......... 1

Tomato ....... 1

Green chillies .. 1

Coriander leaves ... 1 tbsp

Garlic .................. 5-6 cloves

Ginger .................. small piece

Tamarind ......... size of a small lime

Yogurt ............. 1-2 tbsp

( Grind the above without adding any water)

For Tempering:

Mustard seeds ... 1 tsp

Asafoetida ........... a pinch

Curry leaves

Method:

1. Wash and cut the green chillies into big pieces.

2. Heat oil and fry the chillies for a minute until half done.

3. In a pan heat a little oil and add the tempering ingredients.

4. When they crackle, add the wet masala and saute it for 1-2 minutes on medium flame. Add salt and turmeric powder.

5. Now add the dry masala and the green chillies. Mix it and add about 1 cup water and simmer to cook. If you need more gravy add water accordingly.

6. This is usually served with Biriyani. It goes well with Jowar ki roti also.

This goes to:

Iftar Moments Hijri 1432

@ - Taste of Pearl City

Let's Cook - Subzis for Rotis

@ Tickling Palates

Signature Recipes

@ - Sara's Kitchen

OATS PAYASAM

Ingredients:

Oats ..... 2 tbsp.

Ghee .... 1 tbsp.

Jaggery or sugar ... 3 tbsp. ( or as per your taste)

Salt ............. 2 pinces

Cardamoms ..... 2 Slightly crushed

Cumin seeds .... 1/4 tsp

Pistachios ...... 3-4 ( sliced for garnishing

Method:

1. Heat ghee in a pan. Put the cardamoms and oats. Stir fry for 1 minute on low flame until you get the aroma.

2. Add 2 cups water and let it boil. Stir in the jaggery and cumin seeds. (do not fry the cumin seeds-just add themwhile boiling)

3. Simmer until thick and you get the desired consistency.

4. Garnish with pistachios and serve.

Any One Can Cook - series 26

Iftar Moments Hijri 1432

By: Taste of Pearl City

HCC - Healthy Desserts

By : Meghna & Smitha

Sweets for a Saturday - # 26

@ Sweet as Sugar Cookies

Quick Easy Recipes

@ - Food Blog News

Roasted Marrow Bones

A few months ago, I was watching a late night show on cable tv, The Best Recipes in the World.  I found the video, if you want to take a peek. 
http://video.nytimes.com/video/2007/10/18/dining/1194817116711/bone-marrow-by-fergus-henderson.html

Ever since then, I told myself that I am going to cook Roasted Marrow Bones!



I have been saving in my freezer a tray of marrow bones from Rustan's... still trying to boost my courage.  It is so scary, in terms of healthy eating. 

But my Ate said she read somewhere in the blogosphere that eating marrow is not bad at all!  I did some research and it was true!  http://www.livestrong.com/article/445905-what-are-the-health-benefits-of-eating-bone-marrow/ 

Hahaha Lia! Who are you trying to convince!

When I woke up this morning, I said to myself.... Today is the day for Roasted Marrow Bones!

I went to Rustan's, Rockwell while pre-heating the oven to 450F.   I bought lemon, shallots and fresh flat leaf parsley for the accompanying salad.



I used my oven proof skillet and roasted the marrow bones for 20 minutes.



I also toasted the sliced baguette in the oven.

Oh wow!  I was so excited!  I did it exactly how they did it in the video.  I scooped out the marrow, spread it on the toast, sprinkled a little rock salt and topped it with the parsley salad.



The taste was interesting .... but after I polished off one toast, I called Hermie and said:   Hermie!!!!!  I need the soup stock pot!

This is the only time I want to shout out to the world " Ako ay Pilipino!" (I am a Filipino!)  I want my Bulalo soup


with rice and calamansi-patis-sili dipping sauce!!!
 


I  waited for one hour because I boiled the roasted marrow bones with onions, peppercorns and seasoning.

I had a very late lunch, bulalo and KANIN (rice)!!!!! 



Hahahaha  I thought I wanted to be more "cosmopolitan" in my taste in food but I suppose ... not meant to be.

Even though I know the marrow is not bad for my health,



I was only able to eat the marrow from 2 bones.

I even had to heat in the microwave the second bone. 



At the back of my mind, I was still feeling guilty  because it was so sinfully delicious!

As Mark Bittman said in the video:   "If I've gotta go, this is the way to go!"