There are times when all I would want to eat is some HOT steamed rice with some fresh vegetables. A great way to fix this simple meal is to steam your favorite vegetables & spice them with some wonderful herbs.
I usually make this dish, with green beans & carrots as they are usually lying around in my pantry & they pair up really really well.
The herbs spice up the dish adding that ‘zing’ to the otherwise bland vegetables.
You Will Need:
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250g Green Beans - Tender & Fresh (trimmed)
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200g Carrots ( julienned )
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp rosemary leaves - crushed
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1 tsp thyme leaves - crushed
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1/2 tsp black pepper powder
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Salt as per taste
Method:
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In a large uncovered saucepan, Cook Beans & Carrots in salted boiling water on medium heat for about 6-8 mins or until tender crisp
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Drain excess water.
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Return Beans to the sauce pan, toss with olive oil, crushed rosemary & thyme leaves. Add black pepper powder. Stir over medium heat for a couple of minutes.
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Let it stand for about 5 minutes before serving
Transfer to a serving bowl & serve warm with HOT steamed rice or even Fried Rice. Enjoi !!!
We had this with Steamed Rice & flavored yogurt. This is what a simple meal really is.
NOTE: You could also serve this as a salad or simple much them when you are hungry.
July 26, 2009 · By Shivashankar · Filed Under
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Sports sans sportsmanship !!!
Sports should embody fairness, courtesy, generosity, grace and decency. A combination of all these is sportsmanship or sportive spirit. This is the soul of sports.
In the recent past, sports has become a ground for winning as an end with outbursts of foul, animal instincts. Instead of fairplay, there has been hatred, jealousy, boastfulness, and sadistic violence.
Even spectators display jingoistic fervour. A genuinely interested person should enjoy the games irrespective of who is playing. It should be remembered that everyone cannot be winners.
Sportsmen have become celebrities because of the media. Exaggerated hero worship by the media has made many a sports person overconfident and brash. This also puts pressure on the person for a consistently good performance which is not possible.
It should be remembered that it is only in defeat that real sportsmanship is displayed- grace, dignity, generosity, resilience and nobility etc.
May the sports persons, the spectators and even the media show this trend.
May cheating, lying, bribary and doping etc vanish from the sports field.
May every one remember that sports is for playing and not for fighting.
May the players, coaches, managers, fans and the media realize that cheap practices and scheming are not in the interest of real sports.
May stamina, talent, perseverance, training and determination of the players be the sole consideration for the success in the games.
May the mental, physical and moral degradation of the people involved in sports be halted.
July 24, 2009 · By Deepthi Shankar · Filed Under
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I am a huge fan of yogurt based gravies/Tambli .. And, I whip it up quite often as it is quite a convenient option for a light meal & is very very healthy.
Of the many vegetables/fruits I use to make such gravies, A not so common gravy is that of Kokum .. A very popular fruit in the costal areas of Karnataka & Goa, this is know to have various health benefits & acts as a coolant ..
Kokum is sun dried to make it available all year round. I normally buy huge packs of sun dried kokum & it can be stored for ages.
You Will Need:
- 4 sundried Kokum
- 3 tbsp grated coconut - fresh
- 2 green chillies -low to medium spiced
- 2 tsp grated ginger
- 5-6 peppercorns
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- A few curry leaves
- 2 broken dry red chillies
- Salt as per taste
- 1 tsp desi ghee
Method:
- Soak sundried kokum in warm water for about 20 minutes. Squeeze the juice out & discard dry skin.
- Grind together, grated coconut, green chillies, a tsp of cumin seeds, peppercorns & ginger into a smooth paste adding a tbsp of yogurt
- In a bowl, whisk together kokum juice, ground paste & yogurt. Add salt as per taste & temper with mustard seeds, cumin seeds, red chillies & curry leaves.
Serve with HOT steamed rice … Enjoi !!!
Kokum when soaked in water, leaves out a dark purple colored juice which adds a lovely hue to your tambli.
July 22, 2009 · By Nanda Kumari · Filed Under
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Raksha’s Annual Fundraiser
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Raksha is pleased to invite you to participate in this year’s Ek Shaam Raksha Ke Naam. This year Raksha brings a top comedian, Vijai Nathan, to Atlanta to perform her famous “McGoddess: Big Macs, Karma and the American Dream.” Ms. Nathan has performed internationally and received many accolades and awards. Raksha is proud to bring Ms Nathan to Ek Shaam for her first ever performance in Atlanta. Sponsorship of this event will offer an excellent opportunity to market your services to tens of thousands of South Asian community members through print, web and event exposure. As Raksha strives to be a source of support for all South Asians who need a helping hand, we are in need of your help. Your financial contribution will go towards funding the free services Raksha provides to the community.
Raksha’s annual fundraiser provides an opportunity to reach local American and South Asian business people and prominent leaders. Sponsors of this event will reach 20,000-30,000 South Asians through pre-event publicity and media coverage while showcasing support for one of the communities most prized organizations.
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Yours Truly turned an year older yesterday .. Older but definitely NOT wiser
Well well, this is the perfect time to post my favorite Pulao recipe of all times ..
As a kid, I would demand that my mom made this Pulao for every birthday of mine .. And, whenever my mom makes this one, she makes sure that it suffices for my breakfast, lunch & dinner.
I literally grew up eating this version of Pulao & I love it .. Thanks Mom for making this one, everytime I asked for it .. Love Ya ..
You Will Need:
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1 cup Basmati Rice
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2 onions - sliced lengthwise
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2 carrots - sliced lengthwise
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2 potatoes - sliced lengthwise
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1/2 cup green peas - fresh/frozen
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1 green bell pepper - sliced lengthwise
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1 tsp Garam Masala
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Juice of half a lemon
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Salt as per taste
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1 tbsp Desi Ghee
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2 tbsp oil
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5-10 cashewnuts
To Grind:
Method
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Clean Basmati Rice in several changes of water & soak in water for 15 mins. Pressure cook rice with 1 cup water, such that each grain is separate. Once cooked, spread it on a plate & allow it to cool completely.
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Meanwhile, grind all the ingredients mentioned in the list adding a tbsp of water, into a smooth paste
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Heat Desi ghee in a wok, Add cumin seeds & allow them to sizzle. Add bay leaves & onion & fry until they turn pink.
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Add carrots, potatoes & french beans & add a tsp of salt & fry at regular intervals. Add some more oil to fry.
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Once the vegetables are half cooked, add bell peppers & green peas & the ground paste & fry until the vegetables are completely cooked, yet crunchy. The raw smell of the ground paste should have disappeared by now.
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Add cooked rice, Garam Masala & lemon juice. Check for salt & mix well on low flame.
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Close the lid & let it stand on low flame for a couple of mins
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Garnish with toasted cashewnuts.
Transfer into a bowl & serve warm with any Raita of your choice .. Enjoi !!!
NOTE: DO NOT ever skip adding poppy seeds as the pulao acquires a special taste due to the addition poppy seeds.
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