South Indies: Kokum Saar
I wasn’t very familiar with dishes made out of kokum before my wedding. I wasn’t aware of anything beyond Kokum Sherbet. After my wedding, Shankar’s grandmom introduced me to a variety of kokum dishes.
Kokum Saar is one such dish I really fell in love it. If you are aware of the many health benefits that kokum has to offer, I am sure this would be on your menu.
I love this saar mainly because its very light. If you’ve had a heavy lunch/dinnernat your favorite restaurant, then this is perfect for you.
You Will Need:
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8 - 10 dried kokum
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3 1/2 - 4 cups of water
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1 1/2 tsp grated jaggery
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3 dry red chillies
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A sprig of curry leaves
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1 tsp mustard seeds
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1 tsp desi ghee
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Salt as per taste
How To:
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Soak dried kokum in warm water for about 30 minutes. Extract juice & discard dry skin
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In a heavy bottomed vessel, add kokum extract, 3 -4 cups of water & bring to a boil.
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To this, add grated jaggery & salt as per taste. If the saar turns out too strong or is tangy, add more water.Bring it to a rolling boil & turn off the gas.
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Temper with mustard seeds, red chillies & curry leaves.
Serve HOT with rice or if you prefer to gulp it down, even better .. Enjoi !!
I love this with plain steamed rice. If I’ve had a heavy meal, then this is usually my lunch the next day. Makes me feel light …
Double Chocolate Bars
This is straight from a friend’s kitchen who is just awesome at baking. Ever since, I was handed over a box of these beauties on christmas eve, I have stopped counting calories 
Do they look tempting?? Well then, lets head straight to the recipe.
You Will Need:
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1 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour
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1/4 cup cocoa powder
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1/2 cup unsalted butter - at room temprature
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 tsp lemon juice
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1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
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1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
Method:
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Pre heat the oven to 350F/175C
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Cream butter & sugar in a large bowl, with an electric blender. Add the egg, lemon juice & vanilla extract & beat well.
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In another bowl, sift together, flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda. Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture & beat until fully incorporated.
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Fold in the chocolate chips
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Spread in a greased 15×10 inch baking pan.
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Bake for about 12-15 minutes. Yes, the surfaces will crack, but they look nice, Don’t they??
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Allow it to cool completely & cut into bars
Enjoi these chewy chocolate bars with a cuppa coffee & please no calorie counting this time
Holi Fuldol Celebration
Fuldol is the festival of colors. Devotees construct a swing of flowers, install the murti of God and swing Him. This festival celebrates the arrival of spring.
Where:
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir ,
460 Rockbridge Rd ,
Lilburn ,
Georgia ,
30047
Map Link
When:
Feb 28 2010 4:00PM to
Feb 28 2010
Dol Utsav
Pushtimargiya Vaishnav Samaj of South East USA Inc
‘Gokul-Dham’
Presents
Dol Utsav
Where:
Gujarati Samaj Of Atlanta ,
5331 Royal Wood Parkway ,
Tucker ,
Georgia ,
30084
Map Link
When:
Feb 27 2010
Desi Divas
Desi Chuckles Presents:
DESI DIVAS
- Introducing Neel Nanda - Atlanta’s own rising comedy star
- Featuring Judy Vincent & MONROK
- Starring your favorite Diva, Vidur Kapur
Saturday February 27th, 2010
SHOWTIMES: 5:00 (18+); 7:00 & 9:00 pm (21+) ? Doors open 30 minutes before show time.
TICKETS: $18 to $22 ? General Admission ? Two Item Minimum
Where:
Andrews Upstairs ,
56 East Andrews ,
Atlanta ,
Georgia ,
30305
Map Link
When:
Feb 27 2010
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