Al or Ghiya or Lauki Raita

                                                               Al-Raita

                                         Ghiya or Lauki Raita

Ingredients:

·        1) 1 Cup grated ghiya or lauki

·        2) 2 Cups Yogurt

·        3) 1 tsp roasted cumin powder

·        4) Salt to taste

·        5) 1/4 tsp.Red chili powder

·        6) 1 Red Bell Pepper

·        7) 2 Green Chilies

·        8) ½ Cup Dhaniya chopped
        

Method:

1)      Take a Pan and put grated ghiya with little salt in it.

2)      Let it cook till it is soft.

3)      Drain excess water if any. Let it cool.

4)      Then, stir the Yogurt with hand mixer or with spoon.

5)      Add ghiya and blend well.

6)      Now add cumin powder, salt (if needed) chili powder and mix well.

7)      Add red bell pepper, green chilli & dhaniya & mix.

Keep it in refrigerator for an hour and serve it chilled.

PINEAPPLE PRAWN & PEPPERS

 Pineapple Prawns & Peppers

INGREDIENTS

1.      2 cups of Fresh pineapple chopped

2.      1lb Prawns shelled and deveined or cooked shrimps

3.      1 Red bell pepper, diced or sliced

4.      1 Green bell pepper, diced or sliced

5.      Oil 1 tablespoon

6.      3-4 cloves Garlic chopped

7.      Salt to taste

8.      3-4 teaspoons Sugar

9.      2 teaspoons Crushed red chilies

10.  1/2 tsp.Garam Masala powder

11.  2 tsp. of Lemon juice

METHOD:

Heat oil in a pan, add garlic and sauté. Add pineapple and mix. Add salt and sugar and mix. Add one cup of water and let it cook till pineapple is soft. Add two teaspoons crushed red chillies and mix. Add prawns and bell peppers and mix. Add Garam Masala powder and lemon juice and mix well. Cook till prawns are done. Serve immediately.

Grape Tomatoes and Mozzarella Salad

                                      

                              Grape Tomatoes and Mozzarella 

                                                Salad

Ingredients:

2 cups shredded celery
2 cups shredded red cabbage
1 cup grape tomatoes
2 cup of green, red and yellow bell pepper
2 cups scooped mozzarella Cheese

1 cup black olives

Ingredients for Dressing:

¼ cup olive oil
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon dried parsley
Pinch of salt and pepper

In a large mixing bowl, combine all above vegetables. In a separate bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients and then pour over salad. Salad is ready for serve.