KOKAM

Kokam fruits called Ratamba in Marathi and called Kokam,Amsul when its dry as shown above.

Kokam, which resembles a small, dark red plum, is the fruit of a tropical evergreen tree (Garcinia indica) that grows only in India.
The fruit has an agreeable flavor and a sweetish acid test.It is used in Western India (in Maharashtra) for a sharp, fruity tang similar to tamarind.
Store kokam in an airtight container away from heat and light. Whole pieces will keep for about 2 years from date of packaging.
It is mostly used in fish curry,vegetables. Soulkadhi is also made from Kokam."Soulkadhi"is most popular curry in Western India (Maharashtra).Kokam is also called "soul"and"kadhi"means curry.

Most popular drink in Western India called" kokam Sarbat "or "kokam drink "is also made from kokam.Genrally it is used in hot summer. The 'Kokam Sarbat' especially restores weakness due to sleepless nights, heat and travel sickness, renders body pink with health.

Anyone visiting Western India must not forget about the exquisite Kokam sarbat.

Kokam is a versatile spice. Its oils, seeds, fruits, bark and the young leaves are all of extensive culinary and therapeutic value.
The kokam fruit is cooling, demulcent, emollient and antiseptic. The bark and young leaves are astringent. The oil is emollient and soothing.
Exported mainly in the forms of fruits, oil (kokam butter) and syrup, Indian kokam is already popular in several countries like USA, The UK, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong and the Middle East.
Its found in any Indian store.

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STUFFED CHESSE TORTILLA

This is the stuffed cheese tortilla recipe that your kids will love it.Actually I added tomato and onion and salsa in it,but if you like you can add any type of vegetables .Salsa is a spicy-sweet sauce made from bell pepper,tomato,and onions etc.

Put cheese on your stuffing. Kids love anything with cheese on it.Specially my daughter love to eat cheese.

So I added cheese on it.I added some Indian spices in it. These tortillas work equally well for supper or as a bring-along for any gatherings or kids party.

Its test great!......CHAMCHMIT!

Ingredients:-

1. 1 medium onion chopped

2. 2 small tomato chopped
3. 5,6 sprigs coriander chopped

4. 1/2 bunch mint chopped
5. 1 tb chat masala (found any Indian store)

6. 1 tsp pav-bhaji masala (found any Indian store)
7. slice cheese
8. 9,10 tortillas

9. 2 tb salsa

10. salt to test

11. 1 tb ghee

Procedure:-

1. Place tortilla on a microwave safe plate.Spread little bit butter one side of the tortilla and microwave on high for 1 min.

2. Meanwhile heat pan over medium heat.And mix all ingredients except cheese.

3. Place equal portion of the mixture onto the middle of each tortilla and put cheese over it as shown below.If you like more cheese you can add more.

4. Fold both sides in, then roll up into neat package as shown below.

5.Cooked until they’re crisp and golden on the outside, creamy and tender inside on medium low heat.
6. Serve hot.

7. You can also fold it triangle shape.For that you have to divide the tortilla and stuffed it and fold triangle shape.

ENJOY:)

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PENUT CHUTNEY (SHENGDANYCHI CHUTNEY)

Chutney is a term for a variety of sweet and spicy condiments, usually involving a fresh, chopped primary vegetable or fruit with added seasonings.

In India, a chutney is often made to be eaten fresh.Chutney is similar in consistency to jelly, salsa or relish.The ingredients are mixed together and then simmered slowly. While chutney is primarily sweet and sour, there can also be many variations of spices, often giving it a hot and spicy flavor.

The Hindi translation of "to make chutney" means "to crush".

Chutney may be dry or wet;dry chutney is generally in the form of powder.It can be stored for a few months.It can be eaten with plain rice,roti or bread.

Yesterday I made peanut chutney.My daughter and husband liked it very much.:)
It's so easy...so easy...and so easy...:)

Ingredients:-


1.1 cup peanut powder(shengdanyache kut)

2. 2 tsp cumin powder(jeera powder)

3. 1/2 tb butter(ghee)

4. 1/2 tb red chili powder( depends on your test)

5. salt to test
Procedure:-

1. Mix all the ingredients very well.

2. Store it in clean,dry glass bottle for a few months.Don't need to store refrigerator.



ENJOY :)

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MOONG BEAN SPROUTS

Moong bean is very healthy and a rich source of protein.And green moong bean sprout is a very refreshing and tasty . It is really an easy process. Any whole bean can be sprouted - Mung, Garbanzo, Kidney, Moth, Lentil, etc. Sprouts can be eaten raw in salads or cooked.
So I sprouted moong at home.It comes out perfectly.

You need :-

1. 1 cup whole moong bean (moong founds in any Indian store).

2. 2 cup water( In cold use warm water.)

3. kitchen towel paper or clean white cloth.

Procedure:-

1. Wash and soak moong in water about 8,9 hr.

2. Drain it.Place Mung Beans in a white cloth or kitchen towel .

3. Twist the sides of the cloth together and tied the knot .Keep it another 8,9 hr. in a dark place.

4. You will get perfect sprouted moong .


For sprouts follow the same method for any type of whole beans and make delicious recipes as well as salad too.You can be refrigerated .

ENJOY :)

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