Me As Chef

Curd rice or Dahi Chawal is a simple delicacy from south India. Mainly taken as part of a meal, but its a comfort food in itself. Easy preparation and is loved by kids, bachelors, and ready to go meals! Its very popular among the south states of Andhra Pradesh, Kerela, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Its a savoury dish as compared to the sweet dahi chawal of north India! INGREDIENTS: 1) 2 Cups Cooked/Leftover Rice 2) 2 Cups Curd/Yogurt/Dahi 3) 1/2 Cup Grated carrots 4) 1/2 Cup Grated Broccoli 5) 1/4 Cup Grated Ginger 6) Few Curry Leaves 7) 2-3 Green Chillis 8) 2 Tablespoon Oil 9) A Pinch of Asafoetida 10) 1 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds 11) Salt to taste 12) Black Pepper/Red Chilly to taste 13) Pickle and coriander leaves for garnish PREPARATION TIME: 30 Minutes HOW TO PREPARE: * In a Pan heat oil, add Asafoetida and crackle mustard seeds * Add Curry leaves, Grated Ginger and green chillies, saute for a minute * Add Broccoli and carrots, saute at low heat till carrots get soft * Add ri...

INGREDIENTS: 1) 1 Kg Baby Potatoes 2) 3 Cups of Spinach 3) 1 Cup of Sweet Corn Kernels 4) 1/2 Teaspoon of Garlic powder 5) Black Pepper to taste 6) Salt to taste 7) 1 Tablespoon Olive oil PREPARATION TIME: 40 minutes HOW TO PREPARE: * Wash the potatoes thoroughly and cut them in half * Wash the spinach leaves and let the water drain * Chop the leaves roughly and keep aside * In a Oven safe dish put potatoes and oil * Sprinkle garlic powder, black pepper and salt * Mix the spices with potatoes till all potatoes covered * Roast the potatoes in oven for 20 minutes at 220 degrees * Add Chopped spinach and corns and mix well * Roast again for 5 minutes till potatoes get soft inside and crispy outside * Serve hot with dinners as appetizers or as snacks with drinks/tea. Its a hit with Kids too.