Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Spinach Raita

It's always necessary to include greens in our diet. Some people especially kids dislike eating greens or the leafy vegetables. But these are the most healthy food provided by nature which is fully packed with lot of nutrients and vitamins. They are low in calories and fat content is so less. For being healthy, start including lots of greens in your diet !! 

Spinach raita is a refreshing raita and is so quick to make. I know I have said many times before that we are a raita fan family :). They are not just healthy, they sure give a light feeling and a comfort food too. Spinach and garlic is a wonderful combo, but my husband doesn't like adding garlic to this raita, so I usually make without it. You can add garlic if you wish, either way this green raita tastes just great and will be loved by all.




What you need?

2 cups chopped Spinach
1 cup Yoghurt
1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
2 Green chillies chopped
1 tsp Oil
Salt

How to prepare?

Heat oil in a pan. Splutter mustard and cumin seeds. Add spinach and green chillies.

Spinach will leave out water. Saute until spinach is cooked and the water is dried up. Allow it to cool.

Beat the yoghurt well. Add spinach and salt. Mix well. Serve chilled with rice or roti.


Notes:
* You can also add mint or coriander leaves with spinach.
* You can add some chopped garlic just before adding spinach.
* Garnish with some chaat masala or red chilli powder.




Sending this to Healthy Cooking Challenge - Lunch event hosted by Kavi, initiated by Smitha





Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Puffs Pizza Pinwheels

Puffs Pizza Pinwheels are a quick snack and it makes a great party appetizer. These pinwheels are easy to make, they look very attractive and tastes delicious. My last post was Vegetable Pizza which explains making a pizza right from scratch. These pinwheels are an easy version of pizza which makes use of puff pastry. I had posted Mini Pizza Puffs few weeks back. The pinwheels are also the same recipe, except that the shapes differs. Those were small sqaure shaped pizzas, while this time I made them into pinwheels. My son who is not fond of the regular pizzas loves this version of pizza puffs. Make it for your family or guests, you will surely be appreciated.





What you need?


1 Puff Pastry sheet ( I have used Pepperidge farm brand)
Pizza Sauce or Tomato sauce
Veggies of your choice, finely chopped ( I have used Onions, Bell Pepper, Corn)
Cheese
Italian Seasoning
Red Chilli Flakes
Pepper
Salt



How to prepare?

Thaw the puff pastry sheet as per the packet directions.
Preheat the oven to 400F. Line a baking tray with aluminium foil and lightly grease it.

Spread the pastry sheet on a flat surface. Slightly roll it using a rolling pin. Apply sauce all over leaving an inch space at one of the edges. Spread the veggies over the sauce. Sprinkle salt, pepper, red chilli flakes and Italian seasoning. Finally spread some cheese.

Now start rolling from the edge opposite to the one where you left the space. Roll as tightly as possible and move towards the other end until you reach the free space. Apply a little water on that edge and roll till end. Seal the edge properly. Now cut the roll into about 1/2" pieces. Transfer these to the baking tray and keep them an inch apart.

Bake for about 15-20 minutes until the pinwheels turn golden brown. Cool for few minutes before serving.




Serve warm. Enjoy the wonderful snack.




Most of my US friends will be busy shopping and on vacation for next few days rt. :)

Advanced wishes for the Thanksgiving day.

Have a wonderful time with your family and friends !!



Sending this to following events:

Bake Fest at Zesty Palette





Fast Food, not Fat Food event at Now Serving





Holiday Baking at Srav's Culinary Concepts



Chirstmas Delicacy by Julie at Erivum Puliyum




and to Bake with your heart  at A Girl's Diary.



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