tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754106978469288232024-03-16T14:52:29.298-04:00Priya's Menu - Yum Yum Yummy food for Food lovers Beyond Cuisines... Experimenting Flavours & TastesPriya Satheeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07663088128018108811noreply@blogger.comBlogger827125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75410697846928823.post-26829969847157781872021-04-07T20:16:00.004-04:002021-04-08T16:18:58.097-04:00Innovative / Curryish <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">We never would have imagined that Covid 19 pandemic will change everyone's life both personally and professionally. Every industry started facing lots of struggles because of the lockdown. People started working from home, a few started working for reduced hours and many lost their jobs. Especially, the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic on restaurants was huge. Many well-established restaurants got closed permanently because of the massive financial hit. The layoff changed everyone's career. People started changing their field of expertise to survival jobs and started working for low wages. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j1CBYOnZiCo/YGzEMf2cLsI/AAAAAAAANK8/tqjTbrF7FdY-gQ-JqbRbjMoFT21C0-AQwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1100/181_3724418-W.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="733" data-original-width="1100" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j1CBYOnZiCo/YGzEMf2cLsI/AAAAAAAANK8/tqjTbrF7FdY-gQ-JqbRbjMoFT21C0-AQwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/181_3724418-W.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p><em style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">During the COVID-19 pandemic, French cafes and restaurants were closed by order of the government to prevent the spread of the virus.</em><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 12px;">. [Photograph]. Retrieved from Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" /><a href="https://quest.eb.com/search/181_3724418/1/181_3724418/cite" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; outline: none; text-decoration-line: none;">https://quest.eb.com/search/181_3724418/1/181_3724418/cite</a></p><p>For a few people, this covid changed their life and career in a positive way by turning into entrepreneurs. Personally, this pandemic changed my life in a positive way. The layoff made me think about my future and joined George brown college to pursue my dream of becoming a Chef. One of my friends who worked along with me opened her own Filipino restaurant and also, many of my friends started moving to different industries. </p><p>People started becoming creative in their business. This reminds me of the proverb, "Necessity is the mother of innovation".</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xJbNSxib2Po/YGzErYG8GnI/AAAAAAAANLE/1_a_iYQyqQ0AQEuK8Bj4IgvV5tE6i9zygCLcBGAsYHQ/s951/186_1623258-W.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="951" height="516" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xJbNSxib2Po/YGzErYG8GnI/AAAAAAAANLE/1_a_iYQyqQ0AQEuK8Bj4IgvV5tE6i9zygCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h516/186_1623258-W.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p><em style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Innovative lamp. Big idea</em><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 12px;">. [Clip Art]. Retrieved from Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" /><a href="https://quest.eb.com/search/186_1623258/1/186_1623258/cite" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; outline: none; text-decoration-line: none;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>https://quest.eb.com/search/186_1623258/1/186_1623258/cite</a></p><p>Like many industries, the restaurant industry is also facing many challenges and assessing strategies to recover from the impact of the sudden closure. This situation became a moment of innovation. People started becoming creative and innovative by implementing new technologies and business models. Many food restaurants changed their menu according to take away, a few moved their restaurant as a drive-in and a few started selling meal kits, baking kits, pizza kits, etc. This pandemic changed our way of thinking and innovation has become the trend to sustain in the industry during this period. </p><p>Likewise, this pandemic changed the life of Chef Miheer Shete who is the founder of Curryish. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Zg2enEfAdRQ/YGzG4PUp23I/AAAAAAAANLM/TPEWtAnLsKoVYkBci33JUZkFIcgI8HdoACLcBGAsYHQ/s768/chef-miheer-768x616.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="616" data-original-width="768" height="514" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Zg2enEfAdRQ/YGzG4PUp23I/AAAAAAAANLM/TPEWtAnLsKoVYkBci33JUZkFIcgI8HdoACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h514/chef-miheer-768x616.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">Burman, D., 2020. </span><i style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">Chef Miheer Shete</i><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">. [image] Available at: <https://toronto.citynews.ca/2020/12/23/small-businesses-innovating-via-instagram-to-stay-afloat-during-covid-19/> [Accessed 23 December 2020].</span></p><p>"Curryish" is a contemporary Indian restaurant that prepares innovative Indian recipes using seasonal local Canadian ingredients without compromising the authentic Indian flavors. The innovator behind Curryish is Chef Miheer Shete, who was born in Mumbai, India, and settled in Toronto. He has over 20 years of kitchen experience and worked in various countries like UK, India, the USA, and now in Toronto. He also worked in a Michelin-starred restaurant in London before moving to Canada in 2009. In Toronto, he worked as a Chef de cuisine at the fine dining restaurant until the pandemic hit. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e-yA44IanqA/YGzHXkomx7I/AAAAAAAANLU/9GdwvAQMJRIqy1Mbc1R1stV7D79TO2WrwCLcBGAsYHQ/s719/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-06%2Bat%2B16.40.29.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="703" data-original-width="719" height="626" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e-yA44IanqA/YGzHXkomx7I/AAAAAAAANLU/9GdwvAQMJRIqy1Mbc1R1stV7D79TO2WrwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h626/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-06%2Bat%2B16.40.29.png" width="640" /></a></div><p>After lay off, his positivity made him start his own food business in the name of "Curryish". It is a modern yet home-cooked Indian meal that is prepared and delivered to our doorstep. The menus are unique and delicious which is not available in any Indian restaurant menus. The curries made by Chef Miheer are totally different from the regular heavy Indian curries. Each recipe is made simple, healthy, and delicious. The spices are homemade and many of them belong to his family recipe. His grandfather has been running a successful Spice shop in Mumbai since 1942.</p><p>He launched his business entirely on Instagram and running successfully. Social media is used as his promoting page for his business. He reveals his menus every week online and mostly consists of 4-5 course meals. The meals are 90% cooked, vacuum packed, and labeled with detailed instruction on how to finish the dish at home. The meal kits look very simple yet innovative. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qzn9B1hhdUQ/YGz6QxGEFaI/AAAAAAAANLg/Qn7uoXq3pskaC5e_hfjcEfIaBo1u18uRACLcBGAsYHQ/s1407/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-06%2Bat%2B14.42.34.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="809" data-original-width="1407" height="368" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qzn9B1hhdUQ/YGz6QxGEFaI/AAAAAAAANLg/Qn7uoXq3pskaC5e_hfjcEfIaBo1u18uRACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h368/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-06%2Bat%2B14.42.34.png" width="640" /></a></div><p>The order is taken during weekdays and then, he delivers on the weekend. The instructions seem to be simple like roasting the meat, cooking rice, and adding prepared curry over it. His cooking is influenced by European Culinary skills using modern-day techniques in traditional Indian cooking. Apart from offering weekly curated meal kits, he also does private dining and catering services. </p><p>If you want to follow his page or place an order, login to www.curryish.ca and his Instagram id - @curryishh.<br style="background-color: #fafafa;" /><br />Sharing a few of his innovative and delicious recipes.. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2v22s8MuNSg/YG0Ndwaa4iI/AAAAAAAANLs/ErLqKd3cNIUUo8wTYYJu_X7x2PjmaHP_QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1425/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-06%2Bat%2B14.44.59.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="813" data-original-width="1425" height="366" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2v22s8MuNSg/YG0Ndwaa4iI/AAAAAAAANLs/ErLqKd3cNIUUo8wTYYJu_X7x2PjmaHP_QCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h366/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-06%2Bat%2B14.44.59.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QNG8F30zRpc/YG0NhEc6lMI/AAAAAAAANLw/FYh1suqyAt0UtEspxcBW0OsY4BkGR1tgQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1434/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-06%2Bat%2B14.43.31.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="813" data-original-width="1434" height="362" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QNG8F30zRpc/YG0NhEc6lMI/AAAAAAAANLw/FYh1suqyAt0UtEspxcBW0OsY4BkGR1tgQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h362/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-06%2Bat%2B14.43.31.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>I believe Curryish falls under the innovation category. I love the idea of innovative curated meal kits which give a fine dining experience at home. Also, this logic helps the customer to involve their family or friends to finish the cooking and enjoy the meal together. Especially during this pandemic situation, this kind of experience does not make us miss going to restaurants. His recipes showcase Indian food in a very approachable and versatile way. And also, using technology for marketing food is a smart and innovative way to handle things during this crisis. </p><div>The price of the kit is around $95. I feel it is really worth, value for money and reasonable. Ordering for 3-4 people in Uber or Skip the dishes takes almost the same price for a regular Indian meals. But his kit, not only gives a unique experience and also, gives an innovative, healthy and delicious meal. </div><div> </div><div>His idea really made a huge impact on me and changed the ideology of opening a regular type of restaurant in the future. No dine required and importantly, lockdown does not affect the business. Delivering directly to the customers gives a personalized touch and helps businesses too. Also, the idea of using contemporary cooking without comprising the Indian flavor and Indian roots is amazing. Personally, I like his way of cooking because somewhere I see myself in his cooking. I love fusion cooking.</div><div><br /></div><div>Farmers assignment gave me the inspiration of becoming a farmer one day and this assignment gave me the hope of opening an innovative food business in the future. Maybe I can use my own produce from the farm to create a delicious innovative recipe, farm to the table :) </div><div><br /></div><div>References</div><div><br /></div><div><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">Chen, P. (2021). </span><i style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">Toronto chef Miheer Shete, founder of Curryish, on how to spice up your life</i><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">. thestar.com. Retrieved 8 April 2021, from https://www.thestar.com/life/food_wine/2021/03/11/toronto-chef-miheer-shete-founder-of-curryish-on-how-to-spice-up-your-life.html.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">Doss, S. (2021). </span><i style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">Delivery for Diwali: Suresh's picks for fine dining and gelato at home | CBC News</i><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">. CBC. Retrieved 8 April 2021, from https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/suresh-diwali-food-picks-1.5799021.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">Curryish, A. (2020). </span><i style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">Taste Indian, inspiration Canadian</i><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">. Curryish. Retrieved 7 April 2021, from https://curryish.ca/.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Priya Satheeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07663088128018108811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75410697846928823.post-33589865559424020672021-04-04T12:53:00.004-04:002021-04-07T20:37:21.740-04:00Nutrition and Special Diet / Gluten-Free Diet <p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wzII3ac82uI/YGncrhEVEZI/AAAAAAAANKM/gtVAStXnB5YuJG_c8cO7SsWFlPwKnJnFgCLcBGAsYHQ/s722/what-is-a-gluten-free-diet-722x406.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="406" data-original-width="722" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wzII3ac82uI/YGncrhEVEZI/AAAAAAAANKM/gtVAStXnB5YuJG_c8cO7SsWFlPwKnJnFgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h360/what-is-a-gluten-free-diet-722x406.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; text-align: left; text-indent: -8px;">Taub, B., 2019. </span><i style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif; text-align: left; text-indent: -8px;">Gluten-Free Diet 101: A Complete Scientific Guide</i><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; text-align: left; text-indent: -8px;">. [image] Available at: <https://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/gluten-free-diet/> [Accessed 4 April 2021].</span></span></div><p></p><p><i><b>Gluten-Free Diet </b></i></p><p>It is a diet that excludes food that containing gluten. Gluten is a type of protein that is found in wheat, rye, and barley. The main purpose of a gluten-free diet is for people who have celiac disease. It helps to ease digestive symptoms, reduce chronic inflammation, boost energy and promote weight loss. In recent days, it has also become popular among people who haven't been diagnosed with gluten-related medical conditions because of its health benefits. </p><p>Apart from Celiac disease, people follow a gluten-free diet for many reasons like gluten sensitivity, gluten intolerance, etc but need careful attention while selecting food and ingredients. Gluten is present in most foods. Fruits and vegetables, non-processed meat, fish, poultry, eggs, beans, nuts, seeds, and dairy products are naturally gluten-free products. And grains like quinoa, amaranth, buckwheat, cornmeal, millet, and rice are safe to consume as long they do not come in boxed with seasoning. There are many gluten-free products available in the market which are usually made with rice and gluten-free flours. But they are not healthy because of their high sugar content and also, they are low in fiber than the foods they replace. Few gluten-free flours are rice, soy, corn, potato, and bean flours. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hNeeTGYc0Kg/YGnjb1-k-XI/AAAAAAAANKc/NwMKO79uvvUi5n8ZLatutNRI2tRXPCZjACLcBGAsYHQ/s800/132_1251084-W.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="652" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hNeeTGYc0Kg/YGnjb1-k-XI/AAAAAAAANKc/NwMKO79uvvUi5n8ZLatutNRI2tRXPCZjACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/132_1251084-W.jpeg" /></a></div><p><em style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Packaged gluten-free foods</em><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 12px;">. [Photography]. Retrieved from Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" /><a href="https://quest.eb.com/search/132_1251084/1/132_1251084/cite" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; outline: none; text-decoration-line: none;">https://quest.eb.com/search/132_1251084/1/132_1251084/cite</a></p><p>Celiac disease is an auto-immune disorder that occurs when you eat gluten foods. It is also known as Celiac sprue, Nontropical sprue, or Gluten-sensitive enteropathy. Gluten is nothing but a protein that is available in wheat, barley, rye, and other grains. Gluten is what makes the dough elastic and gives bread its chewy texture. When People who have celiac disease eat something with gluten, their body reacts to the protein and damages their Villi, small finger-like projections found along with a wall of the small intestine. When villi get damaged, the small intestine cannot absorb nutrients from food which leads to malnourishment, loss of bone density, infertility, and neurological diseases. </p><div>Most people will never know that they have celiac disease. Because the damage of the intestine is very slow and symptoms are so varied that it can take years to get a diagnosis. People with celiac disease often experience stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation, rashes, bloating, anemia, weight loss, depression, etc. Though the person who has gluten intolerance or gluten sensitivity shares some same symptoms, they don't show an immune response or damage to the small intestine. If they are allergic to wheat and consume it, symptoms like itchy or watery eyes or breathing difficulties occur. If the celiac disease doesn't get better after a year without gluten, then it is called refractory or non-responsive celiac disease. </div><div><br /></div><div>Non-Celiac gluten sensitivity people do not test positive for Celiac disease and wheat allergy. But when they consume gluten-rich foods, will feel uncomfortable and experience stomach-related issues. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-879Yc48J5io/YGnczZMSHLI/AAAAAAAANKQ/8Oc6lG5dMqMTT1r_wSRqUSNIN2kdR_IUQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1500/17f07635-a076-4b32-a539-05cc7290d698_tcm990-363466.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="844" data-original-width="1500" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-879Yc48J5io/YGnczZMSHLI/AAAAAAAANKQ/8Oc6lG5dMqMTT1r_wSRqUSNIN2kdR_IUQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h360/17f07635-a076-4b32-a539-05cc7290d698_tcm990-363466.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; text-align: left; text-indent: -8px;">Macmillan, C., 2019. </span><i style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif; text-align: left; text-indent: -8px;">Is a Gluten-Free Diet Right for You?</i><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; text-align: left; text-indent: -8px;">. [image] Available at <https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/gluten-sensitive-or-intolerant> [Accessed 4 April 2021].</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div>There is a myth that a gluten-free diet is healthier but it is not true except for people who experience celiac disease and gluten intolerance. Few problems that occur when switching to a gluten-free diet without any medical symptoms are lack of fiber, essential vitamins, and minerals. The popularity of the gluten-free diet is increasing because of the health benefits, availability of gluten-free products in the stores, and self-diagnosed gluten sensitivity. </div><div><br /></div><div>Completely avoiding gluten is challenging. Also, the gluten-free diet is not budget-friendly. Eating in restaurants will become challenging. Though many restaurants provide gluten-free recipes on their menu, there is a chance of food being contaminated with traces of gluten. A person with celiac disease or gluten intolerance should check for the ingredients and talk to the chef before ordering in the restaurant. There is a chance of adding flour in soup and gravies for thickening, meat might have dusted or breaded with flour, breaded foods might have fried in the same oil as other fried foods, etc. </div><div><br /></div><div><b><i>Common food allergies in Canada: </i></b></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oI9Xed2WTPo/YGnoIyGa77I/AAAAAAAANKk/DvOPuziO6Cgd-5hfQMdlwWy90L7j0aTIACLcBGAsYHQ/s800/132_1252729-W.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="665" data-original-width="800" height="333" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oI9Xed2WTPo/YGnoIyGa77I/AAAAAAAANKk/DvOPuziO6Cgd-5hfQMdlwWy90L7j0aTIACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h333/132_1252729-W.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif;"><br /></em></span></div><div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif;"><span> </span>Food allergies</em><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">. [Photography]. Retrieved from Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. </span></span><a href="https://quest.eb.com/search/132_1252729/1/132_1252729/cite" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; outline: none; text-decoration-line: none;">https://quest.eb.com/search/132_1252729/1/132_1252729/cite</a></div><div><br /></div><div>People often get confused with food allergies and food intolerance. A food allergy is an immune system that reacts to specific foods. The substance that people are allergic to is called an allergen. When the allergen is consumed, it causes an allergic reaction in the digestive or respiratory systems. Common symptoms are wheezing, breathing difficulties, vomiting, diarrhea, skin rashes, or hives. When the body cannot properly digest that food that is eaten or that a particular food irritates the digestive system, it is called food intolerance. And the common symptoms are nausea, gas, cramps, diarrhea, headaches, or nervousness. </div><div><br /></div><div>According to Food allergy Canada, certain food is listed as a priority food allergens as these lists are associated with 90% of allergic reactions in Canada. Eggs, Milk, Mustard, Peanuts, Seafoods, sesame seeds, soy, sulfites, tree nuts, and wheat are some of the priority allergens. People can be allergic to many foods but these are the common ones. According to Health Canada's food labeling regulations, the food industry should mention the top priority allergens as well as gluten sources and sulfites on the food label. Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that is very severe and may cause death. People who have such allergic reactions should carry an epinephrine auto-injector, e.g Epipen which contains life-saving medication to treat the reaction. </div><div><br /></div><div>People who have such types of allergies should be cautious in choosing food. People are much more aware of food allergies and their risks than before. Many schools have basic guidelines about what students can bring in their lunches. Even in restaurants, allergens are mentioned clearly in the menu card or on food labels. Cross-contamination is one of the reasons cause food allergies in the kitchen.</div><div>Cross-contamination can happen by mistake when a small amount of food allergen accidentally gets mixed with the other food. </div><div><br /></div><div>In my past work experience, I had no experience in dealing with people with food allergies but we had given the training to prevent food allergens from getting mixed up in the food or while packing food. If ever I have to deal with a client who has one or more allergies, I will follow the following measures.</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Make sure to clean and sanitize the area after each use to prevent allergen residues. </li><li>Make sure to store the allergens in separate places. </li><li>Make sure that is proper communication between the front and backend staff. </li><li>Make sure to use the ingredients properly. </li></ul></div><div>For example, if the person has both priority allergy and celiac disease, I will try to spend time with the customer to understand the allergens that trigger and prepare food based on the customer's health condition. </div><div><br /></div><div>Preparing a gluten-free diet avoiding the top allergens is not an easy task as most of the recipes contain gluten and the ingredients listed on the priority listing. For this assignment, I decided to take a regular roti and convert it into gluten-free roti without losing its nutritional value. I have replaced the wheat flour using Rice flour. In order to compensate for the loss of fiber, I have included apples in the recipe. The addition of Moong dal gives sufficient protein to the dish. </div><div><br /></div><div>Apple & Zucchini Rice Roti is a delicious savory roti prepared using rice flour, moong dal, apple, zucchini, and herbs. This roti is quite easy to prepare and pairs perfectly with chutney and sambhar. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DHHMiEHL6dw/YGnXi3IJ9oI/AAAAAAAANJ8/gtli8kFb7owEDoWU5-ryzBrwxPuIlnbTQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2021-04-04%2Bat%2B10.25.43%2BAM%2B%25281%2529.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DHHMiEHL6dw/YGnXi3IJ9oI/AAAAAAAANJ8/gtli8kFb7owEDoWU5-ryzBrwxPuIlnbTQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2021-04-04%2Bat%2B10.25.43%2BAM%2B%25281%2529.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b><i>Ingredients used in the recipe: </i></b></div><div><br /></div><div><b><i>Flour:</i></b> I have used rice flour in this recipe instead of wheat flour. Millet flour-like little millet, barnyard can also be used. </div><div><br /></div><div><b><i>Proteins:</i></b> Moong dal is added as protein in the recipe. It is washed, soaked for 2-3 hours, and then ground coarsely to add to the flour. </div><div><br /></div><div><b><i>Vegetables & Fruits:</i></b> Apple and zucchini are added to the recipe. Any vegetables like carrot, green leaves, cabbage can be included. </div><div><br /></div><div><b><i>Herbs:</i></b> Coriander leaves and curry leaves are included in the recipe which enhances the flavor of the dish. </div><div><br /></div><div><b><i>Fat: </i></b>Oil is used in this recipe to cook roti. Canola or olive oil can be used. </div><div><br /></div><div><b><i>Spices:</i></b> Cumin is used in this recipe. Dry red chili flakes are used for spiciness. Adjust the quantity according to taste bud. </div><div><br /></div><div><b><i>Ingredients: </i></b></div><div><br /></div><div>1/4 cup Moong dal </div><div>1 Cups Rice flour </div><div>1 Apple, grated </div><div>1 Zucchini, grated </div><div>1 Tsp Cumin seeds </div><div>1/2 Tsp Dry red chili flakes</div><div>Few fresh coriander leaves </div><div>Fresh Curry leaves </div><div>Salt to taste </div><div>Oil </div><div>Water as needed </div><div><br /></div><div>Method: </div><div><br /></div><div>Wash and soak Moong dal for 2-3 hrs. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-heIU9-BQmew/YGnNezWPKlI/AAAAAAAANHk/zaX9ug3_PH4tvokB_I83eZRJTIsDUsieACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2021-04-04%2Bat%2B10.25.28%2BAM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-heIU9-BQmew/YGnNezWPKlI/AAAAAAAANHk/zaX9ug3_PH4tvokB_I83eZRJTIsDUsieACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2021-04-04%2Bat%2B10.25.28%2BAM.jpeg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Drain the water, grind it coarsely and add it to a bowl.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Serve hot. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lZrtqNv9vb8/YGnXDUo7W_I/AAAAAAAANJY/G6EJAKydQrwjp_abAEZFvY9AhgG27dbvQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2021-04-04%2Bat%2B10.25.43%2BAM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lZrtqNv9vb8/YGnXDUo7W_I/AAAAAAAANJY/G6EJAKydQrwjp_abAEZFvY9AhgG27dbvQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2021-04-04%2Bat%2B10.25.43%2BAM.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div><b><i>Apple & Zucchini Steamed Rice balls </i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div>The same dough can be steamed and made more healthy. No oil is needed for this recipe. Make small balls out of the prepared dough and steam it for 7-8 mins. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZhbWzvh7OV4/YGnXN6pXB4I/AAAAAAAANJo/hDXus6wMQNMWJvluD56HmowiV_lMLsjXgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2021-04-04%2Bat%2B10.25.39%2BAM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZhbWzvh7OV4/YGnXN6pXB4I/AAAAAAAANJo/hDXus6wMQNMWJvluD56HmowiV_lMLsjXgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2021-04-04%2Bat%2B10.25.39%2BAM.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LwCh-NpmzgQ/YGnXRNFBN9I/AAAAAAAANJs/yc5wCqWbwU0P0p2KMoQxaMa6QdCLYGX1QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2021-04-04%2Bat%2B10.25.39%2BAM%2B%25281%2529.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LwCh-NpmzgQ/YGnXRNFBN9I/AAAAAAAANJs/yc5wCqWbwU0P0p2KMoQxaMa6QdCLYGX1QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2021-04-04%2Bat%2B10.25.39%2BAM%2B%25281%2529.jpeg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aFYCs_qwtI8/YGnXUkX3n7I/AAAAAAAANJw/QZOX2D8W-4cl_dmh7dDCQUJQ6poq39YTQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2021-04-04%2Bat%2B10.25.40%2BAM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aFYCs_qwtI8/YGnXUkX3n7I/AAAAAAAANJw/QZOX2D8W-4cl_dmh7dDCQUJQ6poq39YTQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2021-04-04%2Bat%2B10.25.40%2BAM.jpeg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uAeoGrrdN3o/YGnXczHPWdI/AAAAAAAANJ0/M7HgGtX2aIESq7wyTJR6x_j2AfullbmgwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2021-04-04%2Bat%2B10.25.41%2BAM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uAeoGrrdN3o/YGnXczHPWdI/AAAAAAAANJ0/M7HgGtX2aIESq7wyTJR6x_j2AfullbmgwCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2021-04-04%2Bat%2B10.25.41%2BAM.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b><i>Serving Options: </i></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Serve hot with Chutney or Sambhar. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><b><i>Reflection: </i></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Preparing a gluten-free recipe avoiding top allergens was a great challenge. During this research, I noticed that I have been using mustard a lot in our regular cooking for tempering. Mustard is one of the allergens. Also, noticed that dairy is used a lot in many forms of cooking. Ghee is used a lot in cooking for tempering and preparing roti/dosa. Peanut is also used in cooking for tempering and chutneys. The above recipe is usually prepared using wheat flour. Since wheat has gluten, I substituted it with rice flour. The addition of vegetables and moong dal increased the nutritious value and also, the taste. The changes I made did not disappoint me. In fact, the change enhanced the flavor and made it more delicious than regular roti. I am planning to prepare this recipe in the future too with the addition of more vegetables like carrot tops(greens), green leaves, grated carrot, grated cabbage, etc. </div><div><br /></div><div>Some gluten-free recipes...</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2018/02/lauki-peel-chickpeas-chutney-chutney.html" target="_blank">Bottle gourd peel and Chickpeas Chutney </a></div><div><a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2018/04/coconut-dried-cranberry-chutney-3.html" target="_blank">Coconut and dried cranberry chutney </a></div><div><a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2018/03/asparagus-spinach-chutney-chutney.html">Asparagus and Spinach Chutney</a> </div><div><a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2015/12/roasted-bell-pepper-soup-diet-friendly.html" target="_blank">Roasted Bell Pepper Soup </a></div><div><a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2015/12/gluten-free-wheat-flour-pidi.html">Gluten-Free Wheat Kozhukattai </a></div><div><a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2016/02/gluten-free-yellow-corn-flour-dosa-diet.html" target="_blank">Gluten-Free yellow corn flour Dosa</a></div><div><br /></div><div><b><i>References:</i></b></div><div><br /></div><div><p style="margin-left: 1cm; text-indent: -1cm;">Topper, A. 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(2019). </span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -8px;">Report suggests agriculture needs changes to save climate and Canadian farmers</i><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; text-indent: -8px;"> [Image]. Retrieved from https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/report-suggests-agriculture-needs-changes-to-save-climate-and-canadian-farmers-1.4726376</span></span></span></p><p><b><i>Introduction to farming and farming methods:</i></b></p><p>Farmers are the backbone of every country. A farmer is a person who grows crops or keeps animals for people for food and raw materials. I really have massive respect for them as they work very hard inspite of any climatic conditions. We need doctors, lawyers, policemen, and other professionals once in our life but we need farmers every day and in every meal of our life. I still remember my mother's anger and her saying whenever I waste food during my childhood days. She always reminds me to think of people who work on a farm all day long before wasting food. To be honest, it took so long for me to understand, and now I repeat that to my kid. We really have to thank them because they are the major reason to enjoy our food.</p><p>Farming is a part of agriculture and there are different types of farming practiced all over the world. A few important types of farming are: </p><p><b><i>Arable </i></b>- This type of farming involves growing crops and particularly in a warm climate. </p><p><b><i>Pastoral Farming</i></b> - This type of farming involves animals and only practiced in cold and wet climates. This farming is not ideal for growing crops. </p><p><b><i>Mixed Farming </i></b>- This type of farming involves both the growing crops and rearing of animals in the same piece of land. This farming type reduces the risk of making losses due to climatic conditions. </p><p><b><i>Subsistence Farming </i></b>- This type of farming involves both crops and animals but purely done for personal use. </p><p><b><i>Commercial Farming</i></b> - The main purpose of this type of farming is to make a profit and involves both crops and animals. </p><p><b><i>Extensive and Intensive farming </i></b>- Intensive farming is a method that uses high inputs and advanced agriculture techniques to increase the overall yield. In extensive farming, more and more land is brought under cultivation to increase the yield.</p><p><b style="color: #222222; font-family: "Nunito Sans", sans-serif;"><i>Nomadic Farming</i></b><span face=""Nunito Sans", sans-serif" style="color: #222222;"> - In this type of farming, the farmers move from one place to another in search of pasture and land. </span></p><p><b><i>Sedentary Farming</i></b> - In this type of farming, the crops are grown and cultivated in the same land for many years. </p><p><b><i>Poultry Farming</i></b> - This type of farming involves the rearing of poultry animals like chicken and turkey for their meat and eggs. </p><p><b><i>Fish Farming</i></b> - This type of farming is also known as aquaculture. This involves raising fish in large tanks and ponds. </p><p>Every type of farming practices different farming methods according to their climatic and environmental conditions. Since agriculture has a direct impact on the environment, following the proper farming method is essential. Conventional and Organic farming are the two methods followed in most places. The conventional method of farming relies on chemicals to fight against pests and weeds, and to provide nutrition to the plants. This is an unnatural farming method and the pesticides used are dangerous to our health whereas organic farming relies on natural farming methods. Organic farming is done to increase sustainability, biodiversity and it also, encourage good soil and quality air. </p><p>The awareness of sustainable farming has been increased and there are many sustainable farmers around who care about the environment. This is the smarter approach to farming to control soil degradation and environmental pollution etc. Sustainable farming does not have to be only organic. There are many methods and practices involved like permaculture, bio-dynamic farming, hydroponics and aquaponics, urban farming, polycultures and crop rotation, etc. </p><p><b><i>Permaculture</i></b> - This method gives farmers a way to achieve more productivity and yield while doing it in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way than conventional methods. </p><p><b><i>Urban Farming</i></b> - It is a practice of cultivating, processing, and distributing food in and around urban areas. </p><p><b><i>Polycultures</i></b> - It is a form of sustainable farming in which many varieties of crops are grown simultaneously or in a crop rotation. </p><p><b><i>Biodynamic farming</i></b> - This is similar to organic farming but advance than organic. Both organic and biodynamic farming are grown without chemicals and GMOs. But biodynamic follows a holistic practice where all things(plants, animals, and solar systems) are considered living interrelated systems. This method creates healthier plants and helps to restore the soil with nutrients. </p><p>And coming to today's Profile a Farmer assignment, I chose Cheyenne who is the founder of Sundance Harvest Farm. I personally admire her and have huge respect for the work she does. I got to know about her farm through our Theory of Food Professor in the First Semester and since then, I follow her Instagram page. The first thing which really impressed me was her age. Having an average age of farmer as 50 in Canada, she is just 23 years old. This gives motivation and encouragement for the younger generation to succeed in farming. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--ixZHLl9IJw/YDJcnodjUxI/AAAAAAAANEQ/caVxjQo23Jcu3oFgmQNdL7XsmfXBszDtQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1295/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-21%2Bat%2B08.09.41.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="580" data-original-width="1295" height="286" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--ixZHLl9IJw/YDJcnodjUxI/AAAAAAAANEQ/caVxjQo23Jcu3oFgmQNdL7XsmfXBszDtQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h286/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-21%2Bat%2B08.09.41.png" width="640" /></a></div><p><b><i>About the farmer: </i></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CKReSjXARM4/YDJciq4jEjI/AAAAAAAANEM/6_8_ZoqFndc87WNZdp9Ks2eDyJ4DMVGZgCLcBGAsYHQ/s672/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-21%2Bat%2B08.10.33.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="520" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CKReSjXARM4/YDJciq4jEjI/AAAAAAAANEM/6_8_ZoqFndc87WNZdp9Ks2eDyJ4DMVGZgCLcBGAsYHQ/w496-h640/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-21%2Bat%2B08.10.33.png" width="496" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; text-indent: -8px;">Cheyenne, A. (2021). </span><i style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -8px;">Cheyenne Sundance, Founder and Farmer</i><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; text-indent: -8px;"> [Image]. Retrieved from Chayenne, A. Sundance Harvest. Retrieved 21 February 2021, from https://www.sundanceharvestfarm.com/</span></span><br /><p>Cheyenne Sundance is a self-taught farmer and, a food and community justice advocate. She is also on the board of Food Secure Canada. She grew up dealing with food insecurity which made her become a farmer to see true equity in agriculture. She shared in one of her interviews that when she thought of starting her own farm, she was told an unpaid internship which made her really upset because according to her, labor is labor and unpaid labor is exploitation.</p><p>Cheyenne did not go to school but she gained her agriculture experience while working in Cuba. At the age of 17, she learned organic farming, hunting, and tobacco gardening as well as food justice and socialist ideas. She moved to Toronto in 2018 with the dream of getting a job in Urban agriculture but no one hired her because of the racism. So out of frustration, she started her own farm with a little space and she was able to grow a lot of food for her community.</p><p>With her own hard work and struggle, she created an ethical and non-exploitative black femme farm with 240 square feet. She likes growing food because of the independence it brings to her and her community. Also, she offers free education to marginalized youth and her main focus is on food justice. She offers resources and knowledge to the black people community, indigenous people, a person with disabilities, and LGBT people to empower themselves and to start their own food and land sovereignty movement. In addition, recently she launched a community farm fundraiser to expand her business. </p><p>Her philosophy of choosing the farm is to see equity in agriculture. As she faced food insecurity because of racism, she wanted to help her community. She also has launched many programs like growing in the margins, Liberating lawns, etc. which helps mainly BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of color). </p><p><b><i>Growing in the Margins:</i></b></p><p>Growing in the margins is a 12-week free urban agriculture mentorship program that provides education to low-income youth who faces barriers within the food system. This allows participants to gain confidence and be independent to create their own food system. In addition to growing in the margins, she runs her own farm school which is open to gardeners, students, activists, etc. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4MoXFKdo2Xk/YDAkgS8prWI/AAAAAAAANDQ/Zy0os9QcNVkqm0OdR17Qr-B9VX1oBXfMQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1000/gitm%252Bspring%252Bmentorship%252B.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4MoXFKdo2Xk/YDAkgS8prWI/AAAAAAAANDQ/Zy0os9QcNVkqm0OdR17Qr-B9VX1oBXfMQCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/gitm%252Bspring%252Bmentorship%252B.png" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; text-indent: -8px;">Cheyenne, A. </span><i style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -8px;">Growing in the Margins</i><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; text-indent: -8px;"> [Image]. Retrieved from https://www.sundanceharvestfarm.com/gitm</span></span><br /><p><b><i>Liberating Lawns: </i></b></p><p>Liberating lawns is a yard sharing project which helps BIPOC youth food growers to grow their own food. This a popular way to help people who want to grow fresh and local produce but don't have access to land to grow. In this project, growers and landowners make an agreement and grow organic produce. No money is allowed to charge for the land instead growers shares their produce with landowners. The organic practice is a mandatory rule and must not use pesticides.</p><p>If you are interested in following her Instagram page, look for @sundanceharvest </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xXnxdj-3agA/YDJQ1xlAkHI/AAAAAAAANDs/hQZi5zLSxYIcAM-kzNpY9MBqk-gW9JSswCLcBGAsYHQ/s986/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-21%2Bat%2B07.23.14.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="795" data-original-width="986" height="323" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xXnxdj-3agA/YDJQ1xlAkHI/AAAAAAAANDs/hQZi5zLSxYIcAM-kzNpY9MBqk-gW9JSswCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h323/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-21%2Bat%2B07.23.14.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; text-align: left; text-indent: -8px;">Cheyenne, A. </span><i style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif; text-align: left; text-indent: -8px;">SundanceHarvest</i><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; text-align: left; text-indent: -8px;"> [Image]. Retrieved from https://www.instagram.com/sundanceharvest/</span></span></div><p>She leases space in Toronto and nurtures her organically grown green-house produce. The type of farming which she practices is Urban farming. As I mentioned above in the definition of Urban farming, she grows and distributes with the community. Starting this April, her grown produce will be available for delivery and pickup through her weekly CSA and in Dufferin Grove Farmers Market. CSA is community-supported agriculture where farmers get a stable income directly from the consumers. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f4FZ_v7sWmY/YDAly5o6zMI/AAAAAAAANDc/uJ9UrCrOLmU-PODeuP3CM7VzgegTWt16ACLcBGAsYHQ/s933/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-19%2Bat%2B15.55.00.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="828" data-original-width="933" height="568" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f4FZ_v7sWmY/YDAly5o6zMI/AAAAAAAANDc/uJ9UrCrOLmU-PODeuP3CM7VzgegTWt16ACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h568/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-19%2Bat%2B15.55.00.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">She grows mainly roots and greens using organic growing methods. Swiss Chard, Kale, Radish, Fennel, Tomatoes, Collards, Spinach, Bok Choy, Cucumbers, Baby beet - vegetables and different varieties of herbs were grown in her farm. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cGGUDFjHWe8/YDJctz5W3XI/AAAAAAAANEY/w2PHgiz3zZchKaF0kILlhhNjcSE8FVGRACLcBGAsYHQ/s611/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-21%2Bat%2B08.11.26.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="451" data-original-width="611" height="472" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cGGUDFjHWe8/YDJctz5W3XI/AAAAAAAANEY/w2PHgiz3zZchKaF0kILlhhNjcSE8FVGRACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h472/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-21%2Bat%2B08.11.26.png" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; text-indent: -8px;">Cheyenne, A. (2020). </span><i style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -8px;">Second planting of Salanova</i><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; text-indent: -8px;"> [Image]. Retrieved from https://www.instagram.com/p/CHnuGDLgqWG/</span></span><br /><p>Since cheyenne has taken a break, her ecological grown produce will be available from April. And as mentioned in the above image, for $30, 7 varieties of products are distributed which include herbs, vegetables, and greens. </p><p>In terms of sustainability, Sundance Harvest Farm follows the principles of Urban agriculture. Sustainable urban agriculture is supportive of environmental health since it requires low input of water and no use of pesticides. Also, it supports economic profitability by reducing the transportation cost of shipping between producers to markets. In addition, Urban agriculture also offers a wide range of other functions like nutrient cycling, microclimate control, urban greening, community socialization, preservation of cultural heritage, and education. </p><p>When I compared the above products with Loblaws, I found Cheyenne's product is just 3-4 dollars higher than Loblaws. But considering in terms of sustainability, her farming practices, and principles behind the farm, I feel it is worth the buy. I feel the price is quite reasonable that most of them can afford to buy and also consuming organically grown produce has many nutritional benefits. </p><p>Personally, I love greens leafy vegetables. I really get motivated to buy fresh green vegetables whenever I see her Instagram post. I still remember the post which she posted on November 16, 2020, lovely fresh collard greens which made me buy collard for the first time and try Collard wrap. In one of her interviews, she mentioned that growing kale and swiss chard is easy compared to other greens and also it is healthy. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K75_BxEYoGI/YDJQ7yb2zgI/AAAAAAAANDw/hzzKsKU0lT0wjn-WIYabWJbzbFThvoG_gCLcBGAsYHQ/s945/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-21%2Bat%2B07.21.56.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="605" data-original-width="945" height="410" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K75_BxEYoGI/YDJQ7yb2zgI/AAAAAAAANDw/hzzKsKU0lT0wjn-WIYabWJbzbFThvoG_gCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h410/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-21%2Bat%2B07.21.56.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; text-align: left; text-indent: -8px;">Chayenne, A. (2020). </span><i style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif; text-align: left; text-indent: -8px;">My body is heavy but my soul is light</i><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; text-align: left; text-indent: -8px;"> [Image]. Retrieved from https://www.instagram.com/p/CHqknXFgy-K/</span></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rrkRR5b4Pdw/YDJQ_fm5JNI/AAAAAAAAND0/9oTGWYbulTkUEIBysdAhYCkb2W6XsNhYwCLcBGAsYHQ/s821/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-21%2Bat%2B07.22.38.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="611" data-original-width="821" height="476" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rrkRR5b4Pdw/YDJQ_fm5JNI/AAAAAAAAND0/9oTGWYbulTkUEIBysdAhYCkb2W6XsNhYwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h476/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-21%2Bat%2B07.22.38.png" width="640" /></a></div><p>In the future, if I get a chance to buy her weekly CSA (produce box), I want to prepare the following recipe. </p><p>Kale bunch - Kale and lentils Curry, Kale and bean soup</p><p>Salad Mix - Chicken salad wrap </p><p>Parsley - Gremolata </p><p>Bunch of Beets - Roasted beets with feta salad, Stuffed beet leaves wrap </p><p>Snap peas - Garlic snap peas stir fry</p><p>Chard bunch - Swiss chard Quiche </p><p>Pea shoots - Pasta using pea shoots </p><p>I really enjoyed this assignment. I learned that it is essential for everyone to know where our food comes from and how it is grown, what method is used for farming and what impact does it gives on the environment. It was absolutely great learning about farming and Cheyenne's Sandance Harvest Farm. I am aware that farmers work very hard but never knew that they also have a huge responsibility to the environment. My respect for their work grew more after this assignment. This assignment was an eye-opener for me and great learning to understand many sustainable farmers around. My perspective of Famers changed a lot now and wish in the future, I could become a responsible farmer. And also, wish I could get a chance to work at least for a day on the Sundance harvest farm. </p><p>I really appreciate her philosophy of choosing this farm to run in an ethical way. Since her practice supports the environment and provides equal rights to the employees, I feel this is the right choice for her career. She should continue this and expand her business which eventually helps many people.</p><p>Our farmers are dedicated to their work to give the best quality products. So supporting local farmers and buying from them will help to build community and also, ensure that there will be farms in our community in the future. </p><p><b><i>References:</i></b></p><p><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">Rodale Institute, A. Organic vs Conventional - Rodale Institute. Retrieved 21 February 2021, from https://rodaleinstitute.org/why-organic/organic-basics/organic-vs-conventional/</span></p><p><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">Green Tumble, A. (2015). 10 Sustainable Farming Methods and Practices | Greentumble. Retrieved 21 February 2021, from https://greentumble.com/10-sustainable-farming-methods-and-practices/</span></p><p><span face=""Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.238px;">Krishnan S., Nandwani D., Smith G., Kankarta V. (2016) Sustainable Urban Agriculture: A Growing Solution to Urban Food Deserts. In: Nandwani D. (eds) Organic Farming for Sustainable Agriculture. Sustainable Development and Biodiversity, vol 9. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-26803-3_15</span></p><p><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">Bob Weber, A. (2019). </span><i style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">Report suggests agriculture needs changes to save climate and Canadian farmers</i><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;"> [Image]. Retrieved from https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/report-suggests-agriculture-needs-changes-to-save-climate-and-canadian-farmers-1.4726376</span></p><p><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">Cheyenne, A. Sundance Harvest. Retrieved 21 February 2021, from https://www.sundanceharvestfarm.com/</span></p><p><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">Cheyenne, A. (2021). </span><i style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">Cheyenne Sundance, Founder and Farmer</i><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;"> [Image]. Retrieved from Chayenne, A. Sundance Harvest. Retrieved 21 February 2021, from https://www.sundanceharvestfarm.com/</span></p><p><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">Cheyenne, A. </span><i style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">Growing in the Margins</i><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;"> [Image]. Retrieved from https://www.sundanceharvestfarm.com/gitm</span></p><p><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">Chayenne, A. (2020). </span><i style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">My body is heavy but my soul is light</i><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;"> [Image]. Retrieved from https://www.instagram.com/p/CHqknXFgy-K/</span></p><p><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">Cheyenne, A. (2020). </span><i style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">Second planting of Salanova</i><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;"> [Image]. Retrieved from https://www.instagram.com/p/CHnuGDLgqWG/</span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Priya Satheeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07663088128018108811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75410697846928823.post-25373504817973963652021-02-13T12:12:00.001-05:002021-02-13T12:15:02.756-05:00Nutrition Introduction <p>Nutrition! Well, we all hear a lot about the word "Nutrition" but there is always a misconception about it. People always think of nutrition as dieting and diet is only for weight loss which is totally wrong. Nutrition is all about eating a healthy and balanced meal. I strongly believe that nutrition is important for everyone to keep their body fit and healthy. Importantly, nutrition plays a significant role in the culinary industry. Anyone can cook but cooking with the knowledge of nutrition holds a massive advantage. Maintaining a healthy diet majorly helps many ways especially in reducing the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetics, cancer, etc. </p><p>We all know that cooking food will lead to some amount of nutrition loss, so it is the responsibility of the Chef to understand the nutrients of each ingredient in order to cook delicious food without losing its nutritious value. Nutrition in the culinary industry is widely increasing around the world because of two major reasons: Social media and Government. </p><p>Nowadays people are more conscious about their diet and food choices because of the media's influence and it has both positive and negative impacts. Because of the influence, the rise of superfoods in the market is enormous. Superfood is a nutrient-rich food that is beneficial for a healthy body. Chia seeds, avocado, quinoa are some of the examples of superfoods. Many changes are happening currently in the culinary industry because of the influence. Many restaurants started altering their menu by incorporating these superfoods like avocado in the wrap, replacing rice with quinoa, chia seeds in salads, etc. Chia seeds are also used in substitute with eggs. These changes are in trend now and eventually, this trend will increase more in the future.</p><p>And also, apart from the media, government plays a major role in increasing nutrition in the culinary field. The government contributes their part in promoting nutrition by introducing the habit of eating healthy food from the elementary school. It is saddening that kids are mostly influenced by food and beverage marketing and according to Food Secure Canada, the organization has taken active steps to control the marketing of food and beverage which is high in salt, fat, and sugar to young children. This action will not only promote positive food choices to children, slowly it will change the eating habits of adults and helps to incorporate nutritious food in everyday lives as well as in the culinary field. </p><p>The recent rise in personal chef jobs shows how nutrition is increasing in the culinary field. People hire personal chefs in order to maintain a healthier lifestyle. With people getting more conscious about health and with all the evidence above, I believe that nutrition is playing a major role in the culinary field and also, will be more important in the future. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hj1IvfkRvkw/YCgGIHwLOOI/AAAAAAAANCk/zK8fZh9aHHUJ0AlDdbwFT9vfNhc7wSoawCLcBGAsYHQ/s1038/eat-right1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="654" data-original-width="1038" height="253" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hj1IvfkRvkw/YCgGIHwLOOI/AAAAAAAANCk/zK8fZh9aHHUJ0AlDdbwFT9vfNhc7wSoawCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h253/eat-right1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; text-indent: -8px;"> Roth, S. (2019). </span><i style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -8px;">Nutrition FAQs</i><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; text-indent: -8px;"> [Image]. Retrieved from https://uwaterloo.ca/campus-wellness/blog/topic/nutrition-faqs</span></span><div><br /></div><div><b><i>My topic of interest in Nutrition:</i></b><p>The one nutrition topic that interests me is Metabolism. Growing up, I have heard many people talking about metabolism especially when they discuss weight loss. So, I always had a misconception that metabolism is much important only for weight loss until I did a little research on that particular topic. According to Medical News Today, metabolism refers to a biochemical process that occurs in all living organisms to lead and maintain a healthy life.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jsQdN-BHd5Y/YCgHhODHSKI/AAAAAAAANCw/KWT3vcIXVAsmQR1SJAXbDd0mOpMOM0BVgCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/Metabolism2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="445" data-original-width="800" height="223" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jsQdN-BHd5Y/YCgHhODHSKI/AAAAAAAANCw/KWT3vcIXVAsmQR1SJAXbDd0mOpMOM0BVgCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h223/Metabolism2.png" width="400" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; text-indent: -8px;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Colorado University, A. </span><i style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -8px;">Metabolism</i><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; text-indent: -8px;"> [Image]. Retrieved from https://www.research.colostate.edu/healthyagingcenter/aging-basics/metabolism/</span></span></p><p>Food consists of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. These substances are broken down in the digestive system by enzymes and carried to the cell where are used as energy. The body either use it immediately or store it for later use. So, the process of converting food into the energy that allows the body to function is called metabolism. There is a myth that people who are slim have high metabolism than people who are fat. Metabolism refers to Catabolism and Anabolism. Catabolism is nothing but the breaking down of compounds to release energy and Anabolism is reverse to Catabolism, which building up compounds to use energy. Our body weight is the result of the amount of energy released minus the amount of energy gained. The excess energy is stored as fat in our body.</p><p>There are many factors that affect the rate of metabolism such a medication, age, sex, etc. Breakfast is one of the essential meals of the day as it helps jumpstart the metabolism and burn calories throughout the day. Age can slow down the metabolism. As we get older, our bodies gain fat and lose muscles. Another critical factor is being less active which slows down metabolism. Physical exercise can be done regularly to boost up metabolism. </p><p>Hormonal problems and underlying medical conditions affect metabolism. People who are larger or have more muscles will burn more calories when rest. And coming to gender, men have less body fat and more muscle which helps them to burn calories fat than women. </p><p>People think that gaining or losing bodyweight is only because of metabolism. But there are many factors related to weight gains like hormonal changes, diet, genetic issues, and lifestyle changes like stress, sleep, and physical activity. </p><p>These are the basic information I know about metabolism and I would like to learn more on this topic. </p><p><b><i>Comparing Nutrition blog and Websites to find a reliable website:</i></b></p><p>Personally, I do not follow any particular diet but I always believe that consuming fresh produce, cooking at home, and eating balanced meals helps in leading a healthy lifestyle. Nowadays, people are more reliable on social media and search engines for everything. There are many nutritional blogs/websites in a google platform and to be honest, it is really confusing which one to follow to get the right credentials. When I tried to understand how to identify a reliable nutritional website, I found that there are many points to remember like the domain of the website, author, author qualification, etc to check the credibility. </p><p>The website named "Peasandhoppiness" helped me to understand few facts on how to identify credible nutritional information. To understand the difference between reliable and non-reliable sources, I have selected a couple of nutritional websites. For a reliable source of website, the link <a href="• https://uwaterloo.ca/health-services/nutrition-services/right-stuff-reliable-nutrition-and-health-websites " target="_blank">https://uwaterloo.ca/health-services/nutrition-services/right-stuff-reliable-nutrition-and-health-websites</a> helped to find the trustful information. After looking at all the websites, I ended up selecting <a href="https://www.dietitians.ca/" target="_blank">Dietitians of Canada</a> as my reliable source. And for the comparison, I googled and ended up selecting <a href="https://www.nutritionbyamy.ca/" target="_blank">Nutritionbyamy</a> as my non-reliable source. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UA3o5Otm2XE/YCfa4ubDTxI/AAAAAAAANCQ/U6hwlUkowukGp2FxBJcdACN3VX8wgXyAgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1432/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-07%2Bat%2B17.55.59.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="857" data-original-width="1432" height="384" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UA3o5Otm2XE/YCfa4ubDTxI/AAAAAAAANCQ/U6hwlUkowukGp2FxBJcdACN3VX8wgXyAgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h384/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-07%2Bat%2B17.55.59.png" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><p> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TBf0ekZu62Y/YCfa-xZ6qxI/AAAAAAAANCU/ecZCPbrSzN0L_8QzB4vtXD3klpo2X0RYACLcBGAsYHQ/s1439/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-07%2Bat%2B17.55.30.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1439" height="380" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TBf0ekZu62Y/YCfa-xZ6qxI/AAAAAAAANCU/ecZCPbrSzN0L_8QzB4vtXD3klpo2X0RYACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h380/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-07%2Bat%2B17.55.30.png" width="640" /></a></p><p>When I started my comparison I found the following few differences: </p><p><b><i>About Section: </i></b></p><p>In the About section, the Dietician of Canada website gives a detailed history of when the association started. Also, the details are updated frequently. Whereas on Nutritionbyamy website, I do not find any professional information. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BKAWTwWuc_0/YCfSgPxiTWI/AAAAAAAANBw/tzArScioh7wMXTLXOlcrDKDJInivCAv_wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1437/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-07%2Bat%2B17.56.27.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="851" data-original-width="1437" height="380" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BKAWTwWuc_0/YCfSgPxiTWI/AAAAAAAANBw/tzArScioh7wMXTLXOlcrDKDJInivCAv_wCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h380/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-07%2Bat%2B17.56.27.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t4QLs9-WoOI/YCfSttIGWcI/AAAAAAAANB0/d6E_wyYFgjQWDQZEpuV6yv1N9CZgamndQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1436/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-07%2Bat%2B17.56.49.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="859" data-original-width="1436" height="382" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t4QLs9-WoOI/YCfSttIGWcI/AAAAAAAANB0/d6E_wyYFgjQWDQZEpuV6yv1N9CZgamndQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h382/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-07%2Bat%2B17.56.49.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><b><i>Author and Author Qualification: </i></b></p><p>The Dietician of Canada website does not have a particular author but provides more information on registered dieticians. Also, the page gives details of regulated health professionals. The author of Nutritionbyamy is Amy Conrad and she is a registered, nutritional therapist and emotional eating coach.</p><p><b><i>Advertisement and Selling: </i></b></p><p>Dietician of Canada website does not include any advertisement and no evidence of selling any products whereas Amy's website has a separate tab for shopping and it shows that the website making some profit out of it. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Enqt0YGbfK0/YCfUdpha9LI/AAAAAAAANCE/XxlnJiuldfs-YelEaLgw604rMOXSGDM1QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1267/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-07%2Bat%2B17.57.20.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="207" data-original-width="1267" height="104" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Enqt0YGbfK0/YCfUdpha9LI/AAAAAAAANCE/XxlnJiuldfs-YelEaLgw604rMOXSGDM1QCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h104/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-07%2Bat%2B17.57.20.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><b><i>Contact information:</i></b></p><p>The dietician of Canada website provides all basic information (contact number, address, and email id) to get connected with the regulated health professionals whereas there is no contact information apart from the social media connect in Amy's webpage. </p><p><b><i>Other Information:</i></b></p><p>The privacy policy is without any ambiguity on the Dietician of Canada website. In addition, the website provides more information on insurance, the board of directors' details, and the Annual report. There is also a search engine available to find the nearest dietician according to your locality. </p><p>Based on the comparison above, I believe that the Dietician of Canada is more reliable and trustworthy. Since there are infinite types of blogs and websites available on diet and nutrition, it is important to follow the right one to get benefited. I hope this comparison helps someone to identify a reliable website. This comparison helped me to understand the major difference between Nutritionist and registered dietician. Though both of them provide nutritional services, the registered dietician is regulated by the college of dieticians and they have a license that is regulated in Ontario. The advice from a registered dietician is thought to be more accurate and safe. I also found that since registered dietician follows an evidence-based approach, it reduces the overall risk of their clients. </p><p><b><i>References: </i></b></p><p><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">Mayo Clinic, A. What exactly is metabolism?. Retrieved 13 February 2021, from https://diet.mayoclinic.org/diet/move/what-is-metabolism?xid=nl_MayoClinicDiet_20150910</span></p><p><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">Calhoun Rice, S. (2018). Nutrition and Metabolism Disorders. Retrieved 13 February 2021, from https://www.healthline.com/health/nutrition-metabolism-disorders</span></p><p><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">Mayo Clinic, A. (2020). Can you boost your metabolism?. Retrieved 13 February 2021, from https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/in-depth/metabolism/art-20046508</span></p><p><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">Waterloo, U. Reliable nutrition and health websites | Campus Wellness. Retrieved 13 February 2021, from https://uwaterloo.ca/campus-wellness/health-services/nutrition-services/reliable-nutrition-and-health-websites</span></p><p><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">Kent, A. (2016). 5 Steps for Identifying Credible Nutrition Information Online — Peas & Hoppiness by Ann Kent. Retrieved 13 February 2021, from https://peasandhoppiness.com/nutrition/2016/12/11/5-steps-for-identifying-credible-nutrition-information</span></p><p><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">Dieticians of Canada, A. (2020). Dietitians of Canada - About Dietitians of Canada. Retrieved 13 February 2021, from https://www.dietitians.ca/About/About-Dietitians-of-Canada</span></p><p><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">Amy, N. Retrieved 13 February 2021, from https://www.nutritionbyamy.ca/</span></p><p><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">Foodsecurecanada, A. About Canada's Healthy Eating Strategy. Retrieved 13 February 2021, from https://foodsecurecanada.org/healthy-eating-strategy-take-action</span></p><p><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">Nutrition Clinic, M. (2019). What is a Registered Dietitian?. Retrieved 13 February 2021, from https://mintnutritionclinic.com/blogs/nutrition-for-life/what-is-a-registered-dietitian</span></p><p><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">Roth, S. (2019). </span><i style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">Nutrition FAQs</i><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;"> [Image]. Retrieved from https://uwaterloo.ca/campus-wellness/blog/topic/nutrition-faqs</span></p><p><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">Colorado University, A. </span><i style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">Metabolism</i><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;"> [Image]. Retrieved from https://www.research.colostate.edu/healthyagingcenter/aging-basics/metabolism/</span></p><p><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Priya Satheeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07663088128018108811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75410697846928823.post-73841251105883509882021-02-02T18:23:00.001-05:002021-02-02T18:28:58.206-05:00Purchasing Meat and Game / Garlic & Mixed Herbs flavoured Roasted Boneless Pork Loin <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mBOELZe1ltA/YBlj8FKhhkI/AAAAAAAAM7Q/AVgLwwWB2KEnYFTO9Vi-8QWzTm1-zzCOQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-1320.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mBOELZe1ltA/YBlj8FKhhkI/AAAAAAAAM7Q/AVgLwwWB2KEnYFTO9Vi-8QWzTm1-zzCOQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-1320.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>Like all girls, I love shopping! I know, everyone must be thinking what's a wonder in this ;) Wait!</p><p>Yes! I love shopping but to be more precise, I love grocery shopping especially purchasing vegetables and meat. The fresh look of vegetables and the lovely color of fresh meat are always feast to my eyes and gives immense happiness while shopping. After moving to Canada, I started exploring different varieties of meat especially beef and pork as it was not available in my hometown as fresh as we get here. I was totally amazed by the varieties of cuts available in the market. So far I have tried few curry recipes using beef and pork, <a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2019/12/wahan-mosdeng-pork-chutney-pork-bharta.html" target="_blank">Wahan Mosdeng</a>, pork belly, and baby rack ribs. I am glad that I was able to try a delicious roast using boneless pork loin for this assignment and it also, helped me to understand more about pork and its cooking methods. </p><p>Pork is the culinary name of the domestic pig. Pork is derived from the french word "Porc" and Latin Porcus meaning "Pig". There is always a lot of confusion between pig and hog. Though both belong to the same family. A hog means a domestic pig that weighs more than 120 lbs. Pigs are also known as swine. Pigs are the first animal domesticated in China and then, Asian farmers brought them to Europe. Domestic pigs and hogs are fed feed of grains like corn, wheat, soy, and barley. And in some small farms, slop is also served as their feed which is nothing but the mixture of grains and produces like vegetable peels, fruits, rinds, and leftover foods. </p><p>Pigs were brought to Canada in 1598 by a French nobleman and it was the most popular meat of early settlers. Those days, the pork is preserved in brine to use as a meat source during long winters. Canada is among the top 10 pork producers and the other major producers are China, Eu, the US, Brazil, Vietnam, and Russia. There are 5 main swine breeds available in Canada and they are the following. </p><p>Yorkshire pigs originated from England </p><p>Landrace pigs originated from Scandinavia</p><p>Duroc pigs originated from the US</p><p>Hampshire pigs are developed in Kentucky and imported from Hampshire in England </p><p>Lacombe developed in Canada</p><p>The market hogs are grown to a weight of 120 - 150 lbs and then slaughtered. Slaughtered animals must be disease free and inspected by the government. Every meat is inspected and graded but pork is not graded like the other meats are done. The grading system is a concern for the pork producers which helps them to determine the price of the packs. After slaughtering, the hogs are split down into halves. And each side of the hog is further divided into primal cuts. </p><p>Pork is classified as "Livestock" along with beef, lamb, and veal. All livestock is considered red meat. Pork is also considered as Red meat because of the large myoglobin level. Myoglobin is a protein found in the muscle cells of animals. The amount of myoglobin in animal muscles determines the color of meat. When fresh meat is cooked, it becomes lighter in color. </p><p>Usually, I buy meat products from Whole Foods grocery store as I was not aware of any butchery shop nearby. I find their meat products very fresh. I visited Wholefoods last week for this assignment to spend some good time understanding the varieties of cuts. It was totally a great experience and learning. I have visited much time to the same place earlier but never spent time in the butchery section. When I requested to click pictures, they generously granted permission and I am really, thankful to them. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OBR7WtqO2pg/YBllqI3LP4I/AAAAAAAAM7c/71pNWR8yiS4hBMyDsyYRSsMWbTBvf9HdQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-1254.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OBR7WtqO2pg/YBllqI3LP4I/AAAAAAAAM7c/71pNWR8yiS4hBMyDsyYRSsMWbTBvf9HdQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG-1254.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TnbSrqc1FCU/YBll2EjKzqI/AAAAAAAAM7k/WGBbpkMHE7oT3pGY77PJUxWRjvOsyGXGACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-1256.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TnbSrqc1FCU/YBll2EjKzqI/AAAAAAAAM7k/WGBbpkMHE7oT3pGY77PJUxWRjvOsyGXGACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-1256.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VYNKz7Rg_-I/YBlm2LaBLlI/AAAAAAAAM78/Y3ZJ8u3KuY8tJsOeX9Vedf6R44lcVWsqQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-1259.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VYNKz7Rg_-I/YBlm2LaBLlI/AAAAAAAAM78/Y3ZJ8u3KuY8tJsOeX9Vedf6R44lcVWsqQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-1259.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nndzuUmNXhw/YBlm9ahiHWI/AAAAAAAAM8A/PbvZwih4g88MA8ZKl9N-wf1L6_oxD2JpwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-1258.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nndzuUmNXhw/YBlm9ahiHWI/AAAAAAAAM8A/PbvZwih4g88MA8ZKl9N-wf1L6_oxD2JpwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG-1258.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Wholefood Pork products meet Meat department standards and they are Animal welfare certified. The animal is raised without hormone supplement, gestation crate-free with proper housing. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0SQYVg2QcNE/YBmjbQNTZ3I/AAAAAAAAM_I/uPJ8v3Fg9hYBzSiTBVRc_PW70IQ4lAdLACLcBGAsYHQ/s1500/SPR_995306-pig-diagram-and-pork-chart-5a985eee3de4230037957f49.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0SQYVg2QcNE/YBmjbQNTZ3I/AAAAAAAAM_I/uPJ8v3Fg9hYBzSiTBVRc_PW70IQ4lAdLACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/SPR_995306-pig-diagram-and-pork-chart-5a985eee3de4230037957f49.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-indent: -8px;">Spruceeats. (2020). </span><i style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-indent: -8px;">Cuts of Pork: a Pig Diagram and Pork Chart</i><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-indent: -8px;"> [Image]. Retrieved from https://www.thespruceeats.com/pig-diagram-and-pork-chart-995306</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Pork is divided into large sections called primal cuts. These cuts are broken down further into smaller cuts which are usually available in grocery stores. The primal cuts of pork are Boston butt, Blade Boston shoulder, Loin, Leg (ham), Pork side, Spare ribs, pork jowl, and pork foot. </div><p><b><i>Pork Boston Butt </i></b></p><p>This cut comes from the upper shoulder of the hog and consists of parts of the neck, shoulder blade, and upper arm as their parts. This portion is a moderately tough cut of pork and has a good deal of connective tissues. The section of fat which is available above the Boston butt is called clear plate or fatback which is used for making lard or added to sausage or ground pork. </p><p><i>Cooking method:</i> This cut is suited for braising and stewing. </p><p><b><i>Pork Shoulder:</i></b></p><p>Pork shoulder is also called a picnic shoulder. It includes the front leg. The shoulder can be sold whole and also in cuts. This has a tough cut and frequently cured or smoked. This is also used for making ground pork or sausage meat. </p><p><i>Cooking method:</i> It can be pan-fried, roasted, and braised. </p><p><b><i>Loin:</i></b> Hogs had extra long loins compared to other meats. It has 17 ribs while meat and lamb had 13 ribs. The entire loin can be roasted or cut into individual chops or cutlets. Usually many of them get confused with Loin and Tenderloin but both are completely different. Tenderloin is taken from the rear of the pork loin. Baby back ribs come from the upper ribcage of the loin. The section of fat which is available above the loin is fatback which is used for making lard, salt pork, or added to sausage. </p><p><i>Cooking method:</i> Roasted, Braised, and Pan-fried.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0Flyiz81Zq4/YBlmSfufVCI/AAAAAAAAM70/GRSfVM6cUz4rC2zCdfTwkYMHUk8Ku7O8wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-1255.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0Flyiz81Zq4/YBlmSfufVCI/AAAAAAAAM70/GRSfVM6cUz4rC2zCdfTwkYMHUk8Ku7O8wCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-1255.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p><b><i>Leg / Ham: </i></b></p><p>The back leg of the hog is where we get fresh, smoked, or cured hams. Serrano ham and prosciutto are made from hams and are usually cured, smoked, and air-dried. The fresh hams can also be roasted or cut into ham steaks. </p><p>Hamhock is taken from the joint at the shank end of the ham where it joins the foot. </p><p><i>Cooking method:</i> Hamhock is braised </p><p><b><i>Pork side: </i></b></p><p>This is also called pork belly. Pancetta and bacon come from this part of the cut. This can be rolled and roasted or even cut into steaks. It has tougher muscle, fatty, and very flavorful. </p><p><i>Cooking method:</i> Braising, Grilling, and Roasting. </p><p><b><i>Spare ribs: </i></b></p><p>This part of the cut is taken from the belly side of the ribs where they can join the breast bone and spare ribs. </p><p><i>Cooking method:</i> grilling very slowly at a low temperature and also can be braised. </p><p><b><i>Pork Jowl: </i></b></p><p>Pork jowl is a cut of pork from a pig's cheek. They can be used as fresh or cured. The smoked or cured pork jowl is known as jowl bacon. This part is used for making sausages. It can also be cured and made into bacon. </p><p><i>Cooking method:</i> Grilled or Roasted </p><p><b><i>Pork foot: </i></b></p><p>This part has an excellent source of gelatin.</p><p><i>Cooking method:</i> Braised. A long, slow simmering method helps to break down the connective tissue in the pork foot and also tenderizes the meat. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eTMvy3Q5QUc/YBmkFGSDGwI/AAAAAAAAM_Q/0Y9EthfWFZc57SYmm7OLBbt6BURkTXhKACLcBGAsYHQ/s600/c5ff88f1aa4f4833017e5026acfbb66b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="600" height="490" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eTMvy3Q5QUc/YBmkFGSDGwI/AAAAAAAAM_Q/0Y9EthfWFZc57SYmm7OLBbt6BURkTXhKACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h490/c5ff88f1aa4f4833017e5026acfbb66b.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">Gordan, S. (2013). </span><i style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">Pork cuts</i><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;"> [Image]. Retrieved from https://www.tasteofsouthern.com/pulled-pork-bbq-in-the-oven-recipe/</span></p><p>The cut which I have chosen for this assignment is Loin. Loin cut runs from shoulder to the leg. Pork loin is the muscle that runs along the back between the back fat and the ribs. If the butcher does not remove the backbone or rib bones, then the pork roast is sold as a pork crown roast or rack of ribs. The loin is mostly consumed fresh and the processed ones are made into peameal bacon or Canadian bacon. Peameal bacon is wet-cured, unsmoked back bacon made from the trimmed lean boneless pork loin rolled in cornmeal. Canadian bacon is fully cooked, cured, and smoked bacon made from the boneless loin. The loin is the most tender of all pork products. The loin is a wide, rectangular cut of pork that is usually sold as a boneless roast or bone-in roast. It is the tender part of the pork and excellent for dry-heat cooking methods. </p><p> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4IjOHGmcxmY/YBln0HV7TUI/AAAAAAAAM8c/M-OJ17QZLSQv1SLC5Htocox4cRtHfAoawCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-6507.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4IjOHGmcxmY/YBln0HV7TUI/AAAAAAAAM8c/M-OJ17QZLSQv1SLC5Htocox4cRtHfAoawCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG-6507.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><p>There is always confusion between Pork loin and pork tenderloin. Pork loin is wide and thick with a suitable fat cap running along the top of pork while the tenderloin is narrow and thin. Pork tenderloin has either little fat or no fat. Pork loin can be cooked quickly and at high temperatures. </p><p>The color of the pork loin is light-colored pink which turns to pale pink or white when it gets cooked. The fat keeps the meat moist while cooking. The pork loin is further divided into 4 parts. Blade end, center rib, center loin, and sirloin end. The dark-colored muscle is called the blade end. The sirloin does not have darker muscles. In this recipe, I have used center loin. The boneless loin can be roasted as a whole or can be broken down into pieces. </p><p> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--mRpHgXgp74/YBlnlNY3z1I/AAAAAAAAM8U/wizKNyBGy1AqfzUfdFWtBQU-otuOJGfYwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-6508.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--mRpHgXgp74/YBlnlNY3z1I/AAAAAAAAM8U/wizKNyBGy1AqfzUfdFWtBQU-otuOJGfYwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG-6508.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><p><i><b>Reason for selecting Pork loin:</b></i> I have tried baby rack ribs for barbequing during summer and also tried some regular small pork cuts for curry but never tried the tender part of the meat, pork loin. Every time, I see the big lovely pink colored meat in the shop, I used to wonder about the cooking method and time. So for this assignment, I took a chance to try this part of the meat. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JmuaoxIr9Po/YBlnVlhf7OI/AAAAAAAAM8M/Jqmwhh8wj1QcGFGXCSCZtLcCQy07VKlOACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-6506.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JmuaoxIr9Po/YBlnVlhf7OI/AAAAAAAAM8M/Jqmwhh8wj1QcGFGXCSCZtLcCQy07VKlOACLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG-6506.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p>The price of the center pork loin that I purchased was $22.24. The unit price of the meat was $22.02 per kg. It is expensive than other cuts of meat but I feel it is really worth the money as many different varieties of dishes can be made either with fresh or cooked meat. The whole boneless loin can be roasted or cut into small pieces. I roasted the whole loin and effectively used the leftover roasted pieces by preparing fried rice and stir fry sauce. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TtjZ8F8J3tY/YBmUlZYeDSI/AAAAAAAAM-w/d3u9K76UwfAXzYerl97aw7uoLgypxAXxwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-1315.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1535" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TtjZ8F8J3tY/YBmUlZYeDSI/AAAAAAAAM-w/d3u9K76UwfAXzYerl97aw7uoLgypxAXxwCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-1315.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p><b><i>Cooking Method of Loin:</i></b> grilling, pan-frying, and roasting. Rib chip, center-cut chops, tenderloin, stuffed pork chops can be pan-fried. Rib roast, boneless sirloin, butterflied loin roast can be roasted. Baby back ribs can be braised. </p><p>When tender cut meats are cooked by using the dry heat method, it results in tender and juicy products. The less tender meats should be cooked for a longer time by the moist method to soften the connective tissues. </p><p>Coming to the recipe using pork loin, Garlic & mixed herbs flavored boneless pork loin is delicious roasted meat with a juicy center. After referring to so many recipes on the internet, I came up with my own marinate which I usually use for grilled chicken. My family loves garlic flavor so I have included it in my rub. All the ingredients were grounded in a mortar and pestle and then used as a rub. Since I love using mortar and pestle, I have used it in this recipe but alternatively, the blender can be used. Personally, I believe that mortar and pestle bring the flavor out beautifully and blend well. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hAbTc1clPMk/YBloD9Nc9-I/AAAAAAAAM8s/Yt8faSm8u3wdZPor4-TyoalOYhDJCzqwwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-6511.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hAbTc1clPMk/YBloD9Nc9-I/AAAAAAAAM8s/Yt8faSm8u3wdZPor4-TyoalOYhDJCzqwwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG-6511.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vNMl9YPyWRI/YBlq0w7xLgI/AAAAAAAAM-k/z9zZ3AR8rgosdT3JAochv85QxsBd5zN3gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6555.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vNMl9YPyWRI/YBlq0w7xLgI/AAAAAAAAM-k/z9zZ3AR8rgosdT3JAochv85QxsBd5zN3gCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_6555.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><p><b><i><span style="color: red;">Ingredients needed for this recipe: </span></i></b></p><p><b><i>Meat:</i></b> The meat I have used in this recipe is the Boneless pork loin center part. </p><p><b><i>Herbs:</i></b> I have used 5 varieties of dried herbs in this recipe. The same can be substituted with all-purpose spices or mixed herbs. </p><p><b><i>Garlic:</i></b> I have used around 4 -5 garlic pods. Peel the garlic, trim the ends and use the pods. </p><p><b><i>Spices:</i></b> I have used smoked paprika in this recipe for the flavor which can be substituted with cayenne or regular chili powder. Adjust the quantity according to the taste bud. </p><p><b><i>Seasoning:</i></b> I have used kosher salt in this recipe. It can also be replaced with regular salt. </p><p><b><i>Oil: </i></b>I have used olive oil in this recipe. ( not extra virgin oil ). The same can be substituted with regular oil. </p><p><b><i><span style="color: red;">Ingredients: </span></i></b></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">1 Boneless Pork Loin </span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">4-5 Garlic pods, peeled </span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">11/2 Tsp Smoked paprika </span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">1/2 Tsp Basil, dried </span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">1/2 Tsp Thyme, dried </span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">1/2 Tsp Rosemary, dried </span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">1/2 Tsp Oregano, dried </span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">1/2 Tsp Parsely, dried </span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Kosher salt </span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">2 Tbsp Olive oil </span></p><p><b><i><span style="color: red;">Equipment Required: </span></i></b></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Twine for trussing</span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Cast iron </span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Oven </span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Mortar and pestle </span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Thermometer to check the internal temperature</span></p><p><b><i><span style="color: red;">Method: </span></i></b></p><p>Pre-heat the oven at 375'F. </p><p>Clean the pork loin and truss it using twine. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jEzqYKbIZr4/YBlo0CqLSNI/AAAAAAAAM80/AMTxOcrfl94p_OkgiEPlx9SmYLxl00rtQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-6519.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jEzqYKbIZr4/YBlo0CqLSNI/AAAAAAAAM80/AMTxOcrfl94p_OkgiEPlx9SmYLxl00rtQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-6519.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CIS2l4obGG8/YBlo5JigN_I/AAAAAAAAM84/xN3rfknIGAArHn6jDgHyf5wRUMo6zWeogCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-6520.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CIS2l4obGG8/YBlo5JigN_I/AAAAAAAAM84/xN3rfknIGAArHn6jDgHyf5wRUMo6zWeogCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-6520.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xo7eayH3ln0/YBlo9URbjvI/AAAAAAAAM88/qw9GqcHS8XkgTO_45a1SnYuAPZhmq8AUQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-6521.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xo7eayH3ln0/YBlo9URbjvI/AAAAAAAAM88/qw9GqcHS8XkgTO_45a1SnYuAPZhmq8AUQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG-6521.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Add garlic pods in a mortar and pestle and crush it. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g4a015SpBrM/YBlpDxGzHRI/AAAAAAAAM9E/Ey5DzHSwAK0ba-m0hzWqAo_lOb9uwaoBACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-6522.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g4a015SpBrM/YBlpDxGzHRI/AAAAAAAAM9E/Ey5DzHSwAK0ba-m0hzWqAo_lOb9uwaoBACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-6522.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qxUAZQJNOm8/YBlpIn_rtoI/AAAAAAAAM9I/NWTWqhVhcS0jw31DfvoO0BFmrbtxKLGXACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6523.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qxUAZQJNOm8/YBlpIn_rtoI/AAAAAAAAM9I/NWTWqhVhcS0jw31DfvoO0BFmrbtxKLGXACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_6523.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>Add the remaining ingredients ( smoked paprika and all herbs) and ground it using olive oil. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G_AnuAcs9ns/YBlpoCha13I/AAAAAAAAM9c/IekZA-iX5i0VVmkTyPg5ELdINFaxv1I9wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6526.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G_AnuAcs9ns/YBlpoCha13I/AAAAAAAAM9c/IekZA-iX5i0VVmkTyPg5ELdINFaxv1I9wCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_6526.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W2car6THTRo/YBlpseDGm2I/AAAAAAAAM9g/p8R0qyAxXEsG8SxVTjSkY5F-552eeovJgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6527.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W2car6THTRo/YBlpseDGm2I/AAAAAAAAM9g/p8R0qyAxXEsG8SxVTjSkY5F-552eeovJgCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_6527.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>Place the trussed pork loin in a cast iron. Gently massage the ground mixture and add kosher salt. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I-m3pSekoF8/YBlpxv5enUI/AAAAAAAAM9k/K8ojG12npR0XvsISe0kZwLq0zhMUxfHFgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6530.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I-m3pSekoF8/YBlpxv5enUI/AAAAAAAAM9k/K8ojG12npR0XvsISe0kZwLq0zhMUxfHFgCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_6530.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W1e-tMVbvJg/YBlp1JE4bPI/AAAAAAAAM9o/N_ZZbU3xZosHKoXBj_dy4b62_XY6cCOAQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6532.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W1e-tMVbvJg/YBlp1JE4bPI/AAAAAAAAM9o/N_ZZbU3xZosHKoXBj_dy4b62_XY6cCOAQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_6532.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>Place the seasoned pork loin in an oven and bake it for 60 minutes or until it reaches the internal temperature of 140'F. Remove from the oven and rest it for 5-10 minutes which helps to reach the temperature 145'F. This is called carryover cooking. The safe internal pork temperature is 145'F. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MoNcu4rM3aA/YBlp6hsMpSI/AAAAAAAAM9w/GRx2SK-It7sfgYhjllEqXb74XAHqygsJgCLcBGAsYHQ/s4032/IMG_6534.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MoNcu4rM3aA/YBlp6hsMpSI/AAAAAAAAM9w/GRx2SK-It7sfgYhjllEqXb74XAHqygsJgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_6534.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--XP9inaCQ3M/YBlp9_p8rXI/AAAAAAAAM94/IDZQWwmZTb4bMhzzqTiyw7fzYKeI_dUNQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6535.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--XP9inaCQ3M/YBlp9_p8rXI/AAAAAAAAM94/IDZQWwmZTb4bMhzzqTiyw7fzYKeI_dUNQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_6535.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nHC_L7ebD_M/YBlqC3OveDI/AAAAAAAAM-A/t3zLIFSJCqA-QEHW-4YENh78UttuugKRQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6536.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nHC_L7ebD_M/YBlqC3OveDI/AAAAAAAAM-A/t3zLIFSJCqA-QEHW-4YENh78UttuugKRQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_6536.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hNF7xEY_3ec/YBlqGuKXTeI/AAAAAAAAM-I/MewsZqOCNCgLneJr8vkDBQGO8cmlK8xQwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6538.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hNF7xEY_3ec/YBlqGuKXTeI/AAAAAAAAM-I/MewsZqOCNCgLneJr8vkDBQGO8cmlK8xQwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_6538.jpeg" width="640" /></a><br /><p>Slice and serve with the gravy.</p><p><b><i>Serving Options: </i></b></p><p>Serve with gravy or hot sauce and salad. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--e2Wb3SnnCY/YBlqUOxo3bI/AAAAAAAAM-U/mZww0DeL328bhcRO0n3sxq7hGkq5urj0gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6554.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--e2Wb3SnnCY/YBlqUOxo3bI/AAAAAAAAM-U/mZww0DeL328bhcRO0n3sxq7hGkq5urj0gCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_6554.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p><b><i>Cross Contamination: </i></b></p><p>Any type of raw meat can have harmful germs so it is always important to be cautious while handling them. Important measures should be taken while handling, cleaning, and cooking meat. Always wash your hands, cutting boards, and knives before and after the usage of meat. Place meat and vegetables separately to avoid cross-contamination. Never place cooked meat in the same place where meat has kept. All these methods should be followed to prevent illness. </p><p><b><i>Critical points: </i></b></p><p>Internal temperature is one of the critical points to remember while cooking meat. Each variety of meat has an internal temperature. For pork, the internal temperature is 145'F. The best way to check the internal temperature is by using a food thermometer. Always wash and wipe the thermometer after use. The next comes a resting time which is also mandatory. Remove the pork once it reaches 140'F and let it rest for 10 minutes. Because of the carry-over cooking, the temperature rises to 145'F. Carry-over cooking is the process that occurs as food continues to cook after being removed from the oven or grill. Temperature plays a key role in cooking. Always cook to the recommended temperature as overcooking turns the meat tough and dry. </p><p><b><i>Reflection: </i></b></p><p>The Garlic and mixed herbs roasted boneless pork loin tasted very delicious. The color of the meat turned from pink to brown. The top of the roast had a lovely golden brown color. The center of the meat was moist and juicy. I served roasted pork loin with a hot sauce and salad which complimented the roast well.</p><p><b><i>Health benefits of Pork: </i></b></p><p>Pork is an excellent source of protein. It is naturally low in sodium and also provides vitamins and minerals. </p><p><b><i>References: </i></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">Kensington,S.(2021). Cooking Meat. 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Retrieved from https://www.tasteofsouthern.com/pulled-pork-bbq-in-the-oven-recipe/</span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Priya Satheeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07663088128018108811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75410697846928823.post-32133399012178521342020-12-09T20:40:00.004-05:002020-12-10T09:11:15.466-05:00Tangy Twist / Sustainability Checklist <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--tQnJpkrS5I/X8_q-evxHfI/AAAAAAAAMy8/fWqjgcvBflc9GT9KFHJQFAkLC_OUi1aWQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-6092.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1535" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--tQnJpkrS5I/X8_q-evxHfI/AAAAAAAAMy8/fWqjgcvBflc9GT9KFHJQFAkLC_OUi1aWQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-6092.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p> <i> </i><i><span> </span>Tamarind glazed Roasted Chicken</i> </p><p><i><span style="color: red;">What is Sustainability?</span></i></p><p>Sustainability is the potential to maintain the product by using natural resources wisely for all human beings for now and future. In general, it is to reduce the wastage of products and save the environment. For example, if the product is sustainable, it can be recycled, or reused in some way because it has not consumed all the natural resources to produce the product. </p><p><i><span style="color: red;">Sustainability in the Food industry:</span></i></p><p>Sustainable food is producing food using processes and systems that conserve non-renewable energy and natural resources. It should be economically efficient and safe for workers, communities, and consumers, without compromising the needs of future generations. Sustainable food is always safe and healthy to consume since it is produced without any hazardous pesticides, chemicals, and antibiotics. </p><p>Production, manufacturing or processing, distribution, consumption, and disposal are the five main parts of the food system. Sustainability in the food industry does not refer only to the food system, it also refers to the people involved in each system. The responsibility of the food industry is not only delivering quality food, but it is also directly related to the efficient use of water and energy, materials used for furnishings, appliances, etc. </p><p>Being sustainable is making a responsible decision to understand and minimize the effect of environmental impact. Being mindful in sourcing the ingredients, choosing fair trade products, using natural resources to reduce wastage, etc. It also involves good employment practices, community support, and protecting health.</p><p><span style="color: red;"><i>My Future Restaurant: </i></span></p><p>Regarding my future restaurant "Tangy Twist", I would like to focus on a single ingredient "Tamarind" and deliver a delicious menu by being sustainable in all aspects to achieve profitability in business. </p><p>I will try to utilize the key ingredient entirely to deliver tasty and delicious recipes like <span style="color: #741b47;">"<b><i><a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2015/10/chintakaya-pachadi-raw-tamarind-pachadi.html">Tender Tamarind Chutney</a>" "<a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2017/04/iced-tamarind-juice-green-tea-summer.html" target="_blank">Iced Tamarind juice using green tea</a>", "<a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2017/04/chinta-chiguru-pulihora-tender-tamarind.html" target="_blank">Tender Tamarind leaves Rice</a>", "<a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2018/04/tender-tamarind-leaves-capsicum-chutney.html" target="_blank">Bellpepper - Tamarind leaves Chutney</a>", "<a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2018/04/pumpkin-tender-tamarind-leaves-chutney.html" target="_blank">Pumpkin and Tamarind chutney</a>", "<a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2016/11/fish-balls-kuzhambu.html" target="_blank">Tangy Fish balls curry</a></i></b>"</span>, "Tamarind chicken", "Tamarind Jam" etc. </p><p>The reason for choosing Tamarind to design my restaurant is because it is a sustainable product. The tamarind is used for food, medicinal, cultural, social, environmental improvement and also, for income generation purposes. All parts of the tree can be used effectively. Fresh and dried fruit can be used in many dishes like stews, soups, condiments, etc. The pulp can be used as a meat tenderizer. After using the pulp, the leftovers can be used in polishing brass and copper, the branches and trunks can be used to make furniture, etc. </p><p>A sustainable restaurant is one that makes a meaningful effort to reduce the impact on the environment. So considering this in my mind, I have designed a sustainability checklist that focuses on food wastage, serving and packaging materials, procuring food materials from sustainable sources, energy consumption, etc. </p><p>Few standards which will be followed in my restaurant: </p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Will use banana leaves for serving and packaging foods. </li><li>Will try to utilize every part of the tamarind tree. </li><li>Will offer organic waste to local farmers. </li><li>Will use recycled materials. </li></ul><div>The ultimate goal of my restaurant will be Zero waste. Keeping restaurants who have achieved Zero waste in Canada like "Nada Market(Vancouver, BC), "The dandelion Cafe (Calgary, AB), "The Nook Cafe (Hamilton, ON), etc as a role model, I will concentrate my planning on waste to get listed on Zero Waste community. </div><div><br /></div><div>In order to run a sustainable restaurant, I will be asking the following few questions to my suppliers in the future. </div><div><br /></div><div>1. What type of raw materials is used and are they organic or made from recycled fibers?</div><div>2. Where are the raw materials coming from? </div><div>3. What packaging material is used?</div><div>4. Does the supplier adopted any environmental policy for the reduction of the negative impact?</div><div>5. Whether the employees working in the supplier's place works in a safe environment? </div><p></p><p><i><span style="color: red;">Mission Statement: </span></i></p><p><i>Our mission is to serve high quality, fresh and nutritious meals that have been sourced responsibly. We believe it is our responsibility to deliver food from a clean and eco-friendly kitchen. Along with the health and safety of our employees, we empower them to learn and innovate. Our goal is to maintain and deliver an environmentally sustainable food preparation system, right from sourcing to disposal.</i></p><p><i><span style="color: red;"><b>Sustainability Checklist: </b></span></i></p><p><i><span style="color: red;">What is a sustainability checklist?</span></i></p><p>A sustainability checklist is a non-regulatory tool and it is created to evaluate that all the goals mentioned in the mission are involved in the food production, which includes sourcing, farmers, and suppliers. And also, it gives information about how food waste is managed, how the environment is protected, how the people and communities are involved, etc. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GtoIJfAbtUY/X8_p9PWqLUI/AAAAAAAAMy0/5Mk-EIEdTwg0uZBX07sgiydylSrww1NcACLcBGAsYHQ/s470/e9b719a034.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="323" data-original-width="470" height="275" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GtoIJfAbtUY/X8_p9PWqLUI/AAAAAAAAMy0/5Mk-EIEdTwg0uZBX07sgiydylSrww1NcACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h275/e9b719a034.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Image credit - <a href="http://Fao.org">Fao.org</a> </p><p>The checklist below represents and covers all 4 pillars of Sustainability. The 4 Ps are Planet, People, Policy, and Profit. The planet is defied in terms of protecting the environment, ie our land, water, and other natural resources. The people sustainability focus on the importance of anyone who involved in making the products. The policy is a way for a business to document the way the company will handle sustainability issues in the organization. The sustainability profit means that the business provides a service of product that is both profitable and environmentally friendly. </p><p>1.<i> Going local - sourcing local and sustainable produce. </i></p><p><i>Justification:</i> Sourcing local food products will support the local economy. Buying directly from the farmers and communities helps to save money on transportation. This will encourage customers to know about their community farm and also, helps to understand the importance of local farming. Deal breaker! </p><p>2. <i>Purchasing organic meat, poultry, and dairy products from the local farmers and butcheries. </i></p><p><i>Justification: </i>Organic food means free from pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. Buying organic will have less impact on the environment. It helps in conserving soil and natural water resources. Organic produce is more nutritious because the organic livestock that is raised for meat, eggs, and dairy products are raised in a good living condition and fed only organic feed. Organic food is more appetizing, it helps in maintaining a sustainable atmosphere, and also, it increases the profitability of the business.</p><p>3. <i>Using fresh ingredients, preparing from scratch, and avoiding store-bought processed food items. </i></p><p><i>Justification: </i>Processed food is changing the natural form of food for convenience and safety. Avoiding processed food is challenging but it is a must to maintain a sustainable restaurant. The store-bought processed food items include additives or chemicals to increase their shelf life and it is harmful to the people. Using fresh ingredients and preparing from the scratch helps in maintaining a healthy business. For example, in my restaurant with tamarind as the key ingredient, preparing tamarind paste, pulp, and powder from the scratch using fresh tamarind is always best rather than buying readymade processed paste. This also attracts customers because of the taste and increases the profitability of the business in a sustainable way. </p><p>4. <i>Buying seasonal produce. </i></p><p><i>Justification: </i>When fruits and vegetables are bought during the off-season, it lacks in flavor and texture because the products are picked before riping as they take time for shipment. When products are in a season that means there is an abundance available and also, you can find it much cheaper. For example, the Tamarind harvest lasts from November until February and the product will be cheap during the season. Deal breaker! </p><p>5. <i>Growing our own produce. </i></p><p><i>Justification: </i>Growing our own produce like herbs and vegetable help in minimizing the purchasing cost, transportation cost, and storage expenses. Usually, herbs have a tendency to lose their texture fast when it is not maintained properly which results in food waste. So, growing our own produce saves our money and also, helps in delivering fresh food. </p><p>6. <i>Practising canning, pickling, and fermenting techniques to reduce food waste. </i></p><p><i>Justification: </i>These heritage techniques extend the life of seasonal and local goods. Though utilizing fresh ingredients is best, these techniques help in food wastage. Around 81% of the fruit is wasted because it is not used at the time but most of the fruits can be frozen and used for desserts and smoothies. This not only helps in food wastage but also saves money. </p><p>7. <i>Maintaining the proper disposal of used oil. </i></p><p><i>Justification: </i>The used cooking oil should never be disposed of down the drain. It can clog pipes and make it costly to fix. Also, the business owners get fined if the disposal of grease is not done properly. To avoid this issue, used oils should be collected in a bin or tank and given to a reputable service provider who collects on a regular basis. The processed used cooking oil can also be used as a nutritional supplement for animal feed and in the production of numerous household and commercial products. For more information, check <a href="https://www.rothsay.ca/" target="_blank">Rothsay</a> company who deals with the processed used oils. </p><p>8. <i>Focussing on menu selections. </i></p><p><i>Justification: </i>Instead of focussing on a large menu, shrinking the menu list will help in maintaining sustainable standards. This provides a chef to contribute more effort and make each dish as sustainable as possible. </p><p>9. <i>Using every part of vegetables and meats instead of throwing away. </i></p><p><i>Justification: </i>Using the whole vegetable from stem to leaf or the whole chicken from beak to tail will help in reducing food waste. And also, it means maximizing the profit of the business. For example, vegetable peels, a root of herbs like mint and cilantro, etc. can be effectively used in making stocks or chutney. </p><p>10. <i>Providing organic waste to the local farmers. </i></p><p><i>Justification: </i>Disposing of organic waste effectively is one of the great ways to reduce food loss. Instead of throwing them in the garbage, organic waste can be collected in a bin and given to local farmers which can be used as manure for their field. Use "<a href="https://www.localharvest.org/" target="_blank">Local Harvest's Website</a>" to find farmer's markets and farms near you. </p><p>11. <i>Proper maintenance of food storage areas. </i></p><p><i>Justification: </i>Food storage is an essential part of food safety and it is the responsibility of management to ensure that the food storage areas are cleaned and maintained properly. Regular cleaning will help in saving the cost of pest control management. </p><p>12. <i>Serving a small portion sized meals.</i></p><p><i>Justification: S</i>erving a larger portion of the meal is a trend now and it is one of the major reasons for food wastage. Minimizing the serving portion or reducing the size of the plate and reducing the price will help in managing food waste. </p><p>13. <i>Weekly purchase or shop when required. </i></p><p><i>Justification: </i>Doing weekly shopping or when required will help in minimizing the food items getting spoiled. </p><p>14. <i>Serving fresh, healthy, and nutritious food. </i></p><p><i>Justification: </i>Cooking and delivering fresh and nutritious food is not only healthy, but it also attracts customers. Re-heating the food should be avoided. Nowadays, the concept of healthy food choices is massively increasing among people, and serving fresh will benefit the business and increase profitability in a sustainable way. </p><p>15. <i>Run the dishwasher only when the load is full. </i></p><p><i>Justification: </i>Using the dishwasher only when required saves energy and water resources which eventually helps the business to grow healthy. </p><p>16. <i>Use energy effectively. </i></p><p><i>Justification: </i>A better way of using energy can increase profit and reduce business overheads. Turning off heaters or light when not in use, providing better air circulation through carefully planned windows, using digitally controlled air conditioners, etc helps in saving energy. </p><p>17. <i>Avoid using cling or plastic wrap.</i></p><p><i>Justification: </i>Cling wrap can keep the food fresh but it pollutes the planet. By reducing such wraps, we can control the wastage production and also, can reduce the negative impact on the environment. </p><p>18. <i>No take out plastic boxes. Using bio-degradable products or encouraging customers to bring reusable boxes. </i></p><p><i>Justification: </i>To maintain sustainability, no plastic take out boxes are allowed. Plastics are the biggest enemy of the environment. Replacing it with a banana leaf is a great option and also, encouraging customers to bring reusable boxed by giving discounts helps in reducing the environmental impact. In simple, making a simple transition from plastic to bio-degradable packaging will help to run a business in a sustainable way. Deal breaker! </p><p>19. <i>Donating extra feeds to charity. </i></p><p><i>Justification: </i>We can control food waste by donating the excess or extra feed to charity. This will also help in reducing the waste sent to landfills and saves the environment. </p><p>20: <i>Taking menu orders through mobile apps to reduce the usage of paper. </i></p><p><i>Justification: </i>The life cycle of paper starts by destroying the trees and ends by being burned which emits carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Using mobile apps instead of paper menu card helps in reducing paper wastage. This also saves the environment and also reduce the cost spend on customizing the menu card every time. </p><p>21. <i>Managing better waste management. </i></p><p><i>Justification: </i>This is one of the most important practices to be maintained in order to maintain sustainability in the food business. Practicing better waste management reduces the production of garbage. And also, it helps in maintaining efficient inventory management. To control waste management, we can also ask suppliers to deliver the products without packaging. </p><p>22. <i>Purchasing fish products from sustainable sources.</i></p><p><i>Justification: </i>Asking the following questions to suppliers or local retailers or fishmongers will help in buying fish products in a sustainable way: where the fish was caught, how it was caught, and how the fish was handled after getting caught?. Sustainable fish is attached with methods that don't suppose negative impacts on the population or other species. Purchase fish only in season. By supporting sustainable fisheries, we can keep our fish supply healthy, and also, respect the environment and species by avoiding overfishing, harmful catching methods, etc. This method helps to save our oceans and lakes. The "Called community-supported fisheries" (CSFs) program allows us to understand the source of fish and help local fishing economics. Check "<a href="https://localcatch.org/" target="_blank">local catch.org</a>" to find community-supported fisheries nearby. Deal breaker! </p><p><i>23. Purchasing fair-trade products. </i></p><p><i>Justification: </i>Purchasing products that are fair trade certified can reduce poverty and encourage environmentally-friendly production methods. Fairtrade products are free from genetically modified ingredients. The workers on fair trade farms are treated well mannered, enjoy the freedom of association, work in a safe condition and importantly, are paid properly. Forced child and slave labor are strictly prohibited in fairtrade farms. Deal breaker! </p><p><i>24. No water bottles or aerated drinks. </i></p><p><i>Justification: </i>The bottled water industry is growing in recent days but plastic water bottles are bad for the environment. Extracting water for bottled drinks dries up the natural resources. According to the New York Times, importing water generates 4,000 tons of carbon dioxide which is equivalent to the annual emissions of 700 cars. </p><p><i>25. Using re-usable glass jars to store ingredients in the pantry. </i></p><p><i>Justification: </i>Storing ingredients in a re-usable glass jar helps in reducing the usage of plastic containers. Buying re-usable jars are a one-time investment and also, does not harm the environment. </p><p><i>26. Organising the refrigerator properly and follow the FIFO method. </i></p><p><i>Justification: </i>Properly organizing and maintaining the refrigerator helps in food wastage and food spoilage. By following the "First in and first out" method, we can use the food efficiently. The food items are labeled with the dates and stored in a way that older food items are kept in front so that we can use them first. </p><p><i>27. Providing three sink method for cleaning and washing. </i></p><p><i>Justification: </i>The three sink method not only helps in cleaning and sanitizing the vessels, but it also saves water. The water can be filled with a soap solution in one sink and can be used effectively. </p><p><i>28. Educate the staff about sustainable cooking, environmental impacts, and proper usage of natural resources. </i></p><p><i>Justification: </i>This is one of the most important checklists to improve the standard of business. The employees should understand the mission properly to run a profitable and sustainable business. Deal breaker!</p><p><i>29. Using energy star rated appliances and flow reducing taps. </i></p><p><i>Justification: </i>To reduce the usage of energy, opting for more energy-efficient appliances is the best option. Using flow reducing taps is also another great solution to control water and energy. </p><p><i>30. Cleaning the floors and carpet using hot water instead of using harsh chemicals.</i></p><p><i>Justification: </i>Green cleaning is the best way to reduce the usage of chemicals. The harsh chemicals contain harmful substances that can cause skin allergies to employees and also, the chemical waste can pollute the environment by causing harm to plants and animals. </p><p><i>31. Always clean and neat washrooms with eco-friendly tissues.</i></p><p><i>Justification: </i>Toilet paper is one of the most dangerous product which spoils the environment. It clogs the drainage which results in spending more money. Using eco-friendly tissues made with recycled materials and Green seal certified is an environmentally friendly alternative. Such type of tissues is manufactured using water and energy-efficient process without using chlorine, which is harmful to the environment. Check the "<a href="https://www.sustainablesupply.com/collections/recycled-toilet-paper?p=1" target="_blank">Sustainable supply</a>" website for more eco-friendly tissues. Using air hand dryers and refillable reusable soap containers with a natural hand soap will also help. </p><p><i>32. Using safe and eco-friendly chemicals for washing and cleaning. </i></p><p><i>Justification: </i>Eco-friendly cleaning products are made using sustainable manufacturing practices, naturally derived, safe, non-toxic, and biodegradable ingredients that produce no harm to the environment. </p><p><i>33. Health and safety measures for employees. </i></p><p><i>Justification: </i>Health and safety of employees are very important. Providing a safe environment for employees improves the productivity and quality of work which eventually increases the profit of the business in a sustainable way. </p><p><i>34. Providing weekly one-day free food for the homeless. </i></p><p><i>Justification: </i>It is our responsibility to contribute something to the community. By providing weekly one-day free food for the homeless helps homeless people getting a nutritious meal. And also, we can donate to local food banks. Many local food banks will pick up food donations free of charge which also saves the warehouse storage and disposal costs.</p><p><i>35. Using furniture made with rapidly renewable wood like bamboo or FSC certified wood. </i></p><p><i>Justification: </i>Eco-friendly furniture is good for health and importantly, it is created in a way that has minimum negative impacts on the environment. Sustainable furniture is made exclusively from recycled materials, which is a great deal to run a business in a sustainable way. </p><p><i>36. Introducing meatless Monday. </i></p><p><i>Justification: </i>Reducing meat products will create great benefits in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and decrease the pressure on land and water use. Since my restaurant includes meat products, introducing one day as the meatless day and focusing on more plant-based food will help in contributing to a better environment. </p><p><i>37. Inform about the practice to customers. </i></p><p><i>Justification: </i>Informing about sustainable practices to customers is more important. This practice will benefit both the customers to practice in their life and also, by making them understand the values we can run a healthy business. This can be done by fixing posters in the restaurant which are printed on eco-friendly material. </p><p>38. <i>Reusable towels for wiping and cleaning. </i></p><p><i>Justification: </i>Like plastic covers, single-use towels are also not best for the environment. Reusable cloth or reusable paper towels are a great option to maintain a sustainable practice. These can be used for a week and then when disposed of, it gets decomposed which is safe for our environment. </p><p><i>39. Increasing employee engagement in sustainability. </i></p><p><i>Justification: </i>The employee contribution in sustainability is as equal as changing all the products into eco-friendly products. By making every employee a sustainable champion and by creating a healthy competition among employees by rewarding them helps the business in maintaining sustainability. Providing flexible schedules will improve the staff's quality of work. Ultimately, if employees can see how it will benefit the company which in turn benefits them with stable employment, then they will start supporting the business.</p><p><i>40. Smoking is banned at work to establish a positive lifestyle. </i></p><p><i>Justification: </i>Smoking not only affects health, but it also pollutes the environment and reduces the quality of the air. The major impact of using tobacco is deforestation. Tobacco is grown by using a large number of fertilizers and pesticides which impact both the environment and the workers on tobacco farms. Also, cigarette butts are not biodegradable so we can reduce the negative impact on the environment by banning restaurants. </p><p><i><span style="color: red;">Evaluation: </span></i></p><p>I have chosen Yorkshire Valley Farm Organic Whole Chicken and Maple leaf prime Whole Chicken for the evaluation. </p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cEH5bjpU8W8/X8-u68UZaMI/AAAAAAAAMyg/QVHVEY4DZ00OvpOK7g6ctCR_ZPHWb-wJQCLcBGAsYHQ/s699/Organic-Whole-Chicken.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="699" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cEH5bjpU8W8/X8-u68UZaMI/AAAAAAAAMyg/QVHVEY4DZ00OvpOK7g6ctCR_ZPHWb-wJQCLcBGAsYHQ/w229-h320/Organic-Whole-Chicken.jpg" width="229" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DXY0j_CQGkE/X8-uwq7crDI/AAAAAAAAMyc/vSEQqSo2kcMednhlyiYzu_tjfzFIo3mjQCLcBGAsYHQ/s499/PRIME-NEW-WHOLE-BIRD-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="310" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DXY0j_CQGkE/X8-uwq7crDI/AAAAAAAAMyc/vSEQqSo2kcMednhlyiYzu_tjfzFIo3mjQCLcBGAsYHQ/w198-h320/PRIME-NEW-WHOLE-BIRD-1.jpg" width="198" /></a></div> <p></p><p><i><span style="color: red;">Maple leaf Prime Whole Chicken </span></i></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Chicken is raised without antibiotics.</li><li>No animal by-products are given to chickens as feed. Only vegetable proteins like soy and corn are included in their diet. </li><li>Chickens are raised on a Canadian farm. </li><li>In the terms of respecting animals, all chickens are humanely raised and also, given more space in barns with natural lighting and outdoor access.</li><li>Chickens are fresh and not frozen. </li><li>Packaging - Packaging is made more sustainable, environmentally friendly, and recyclable. </li><li>Maple leaf foods are a carbon-neutral company means that it has reduced carbon emissions as much as possible. In areas, where they can't reduce, they have invested in local environmental projects to bring footprint is zero. </li><li>Maple leaf foods have reduced natural gas consumption across operations by 9.8% since 2014. </li><li>Supports all employees. </li><li>Price - $18.83 / 1.4 -1.7 kg </li></ul><p></p><p><i><span style="color: red;">Yorkshire Valley Farm chicken</span></i> </p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Farms are run at an organic standard and are certified by "Pro-Cert Organic systems".</li><li>Chickens are raised on wholesome, non-GMO organic grains without antibiotics. </li><li>In terms of respecting animals, all chickens had access to roam freely in barns with natural light, ventilation and also, have seasonal access to outdoor pastureland. </li><li>Raising stress-free birds and allowing their own immune system to keep them healthy. </li><li>No artificial light is used to over-stimulate animals. </li><li>Packaging - Chickens are packed using polystyrene trays, which are recyclable in many municipalities. The frozen products are packed in boxes made with post-consumer recycled paperboard and can also be recycled. </li><li>YVForganic participated in community events to reduce food insecurity. </li><li>Transparent with the policy to customers. </li><li>YVForganic products promote environmental, social, and economic sustainability. </li><li>The animal nutrients are collected from barns is composed and returned to the land as a natural fertilizer. </li><li>Price - $19.82 / 1.2 - 1.5kg </li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p5GmeXXPkok/X9F7Mmk6QxI/AAAAAAAAMzM/PCRMN0dABAI4iDn2v1kykdh-pfaqTO7mACLcBGAsYHQ/s852/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-12-09%2Bat%2B20.33.52.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="492" data-original-width="852" height="370" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p5GmeXXPkok/X9F7Mmk6QxI/AAAAAAAAMzM/PCRMN0dABAI4iDn2v1kykdh-pfaqTO7mACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h370/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-12-09%2Bat%2B20.33.52.png" width="640" /></a></div><div><i><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span style="color: red;">Conclusion: </span></i></div><p>The checklist was really helpful. Based on the above comparison of both the products, noticed that almost both share the same standards in terms of environmental safety, packaging, maintaining, and raising chicken in a good condition. Though the price of Yorkshire valley farm chicken is a little high compared to Maple food's chicken, when reviewing community involvement, and transparency policy, I feel Yorkshire farm chicken is best. The Yorkshire farm valley is focused, dedicated, and passionate about producing organic chicken in a sustainable way which is very clear in the usage of animal nutrients as natural fertilizers. Also, Yorkshire valley farm is certified by the "pro-cert organic system" which is also a value-added. </p><p>I usually compare prices and buy cheaper food items but this evaluation changed my thought completely. 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"Maple Leaf Prime | Raised Without Antibiotics". </span><i style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">Mapleleafprime.Ca</i><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">, 2020, https://mapleleafprime.ca/.</span></p><p><i><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></i></p><div><br /></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; border-radius: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: apercuregular; font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.28; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; border-radius: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: apercuregular; font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.28; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; border-radius: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: apercuregular; font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.28; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; border-radius: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: apercuregular; font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.28; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; border-radius: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: apercuregular; font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.28; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><br /></p>Priya Satheeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07663088128018108811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75410697846928823.post-30068020143319356082020-11-30T11:42:00.001-05:002020-11-30T11:42:12.364-05:00Spicy Lemon Pickle <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6eiH-A1XGJk/X8UZDi7emoI/AAAAAAAAMvs/GImkm42-Z2EVgNTIrn8_G4YXAfiI4ILqACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9872.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6eiH-A1XGJk/X8UZDi7emoI/AAAAAAAAMvs/GImkm42-Z2EVgNTIrn8_G4YXAfiI4ILqACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-9872.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p><i><span style="color: #073763;">Spicy Lemon Pickle is a traditional Indian condiment made with fresh lemon, salt, red chili powder, and gingelly oil. </span></i></p><p>Pickling is the oldest food preservation method used for several food items like lemon, mango, cucumber, meat, etc. Generally, pickling is done to preserve the ingredients for a long time so that it can be used even after a season. In India, summertime is the perfect season for pickling. Most of the houses will be filled with fresh mangoes and lemons. The prepared pickles are stored and consumed during the winter season. </p><p>The raw ingredients are immersed in an acetic acid until it changes in texture and taste or until it is no longer raw. The pickles can be prepared either fermented or unfermented method. The fermented pickles are further classified into two ways: sour fermented pickles and sweet fermented pickles. The sour fermented are made by immersing the raw vegetables in a dilute brine (i.e 2-5% salt). In this method, the bacteria grow naturally in 1-2 weeks to produce lactic acid and helps to prevent the growth of food poisoning bacteria and other spoilage microorganisms. And in a sweet fermented pickle, acetic acid, sugar, and salt are used for preservation. Likewise, the unfermented pickles are produced by two methods: Salt - stock pickle and vinegared pickle. In a salt-stock pickle, concentrated brine is used and the preservation is done due to salt and not by fermentation. And in vinegared pickles, the vegetables are immersed in acetic acid/vinegar, salt and sugar. The pasteurization is done by heat in the unfermented pickles method. </p><p>Home pickling is always the best because sometimes, the store-bought pickles taste too salty or the vinegar taste dominates the pickle which eventually spoils our taste bud. The pickling process is quite easy and interesting. Pickle is one of the best condiments for most Indian dishes. It can be served with roti and rice varieties. Personally, I love pickles with curd rice. </p><p>Pickles always reminds me of my mother. She is an expert in pickle making and every summer, she prepares jars of pickles like mango pickle, dried lemon pickle, grated mango pickle, cut mango pickle, sweet mango pickle, spicy lemon pickle, etc and distributes to our relatives. For my today's pickling recipe, I chose my mother's "Spicy lemon pickle". Prepared this spicy and tangy pickle under her guidance over the phone and it was a great learning for me. The pickle came out well and it exactly tasted like my mother's pickle. Though it takes a week time to consume, it is worth the wait :) </p><p>In this recipe, lemons are washed and dried using a kitchen towel. Moisture is the biggest enemy when it comes to pickling. So, always make sure to dry the vegetables and jar. The jar should be sterilized and dried. The washed and dried lemons are cut into pieces and salted along with turmeric powder. Then, the salted lemons are fermented for a couple of days. The fermented lemons are mixed with red chili powder to give s spicy taste and then added to the oil. In this method, pasteurization is done by heat. The oil is heated up and seasoned with mustard seeds, asafoetida and then, the chili powder coated lemons are added to it. Generally, the pickles are removed from the flame, cooled, and transferred to a jar but if it is to be consumed immediately, then the cooking process should be extended for 5-7 minutes until the peel of the lemon gets soft. I did not cook the lemon in this recipe so removed the pickles immediately from the flame and transferred it to the same jar in which salted lemon was fermented. </p><p><i><span style="color: red;">Ingredients used in this recipe:</span></i></p><p><span style="color: red;">Fruit</span>: The fruit used in this pickle is lemon. The quality of lemon is very important when picking for pickle. Always pick blemish-free and fresh lemon. Cut the lemon into small pieces and also, reserve the juice while cutting the lemons. Add the reserved lemon juice along with the lemon pieces. </p><p><span style="color: red;">Salt:</span> Traditionally coarse salt is used in pickling. If not available, table salt can be used but be cautious while adding salt because too much salt, makes the pickle too salty. </p><p><span style="color: red;">Turmeric powder:</span> The turmeric adds an earthy richness and gives a lovely color to the pickle. And also, turmeric is good for our health. </p><p><span style="color: red;">Oil:</span> Gingelly oil which is also known as sesame oil or Til oil is best for this pickle. This oil is rich in vitamins and also, controls the heat from the spices. The nutty flavor goes well with the pickle. </p><p><span style="color: red;">Asafoetida:</span> Asafoetida is an Indian spice. Since it has a strong and pungent flavor, only a pinch of it is used. This spice is very good for digestion and used in most Indian curries. </p><p><span style="color: red;">Mustard seeds:</span> This is one of the important ingredients in many regional foods. The mustard seeds should be added to hot oil and it should splutter before adding the next ingredients. </p><p><span style="color: red;">Red chili powder:</span> Red chili powder is added to give a spicy taste. Adjust the quantity of chili powder according to taste bud. I have used Kashmiri red chili powder in this recipe to get a lovely color. </p><p><span style="color: red;">Fenugreek seeds:</span> Slightly dry roast the fenugreek seeds and ground them to a fine powder. The fenugreek powder has a strong bitter taste, so add just a pinch of it. Fenugreek seed is supposed to have a cooling effect on the body. Since this pickle contains chili powder, fenugreek powder is added to balance the heat from the spices.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LmhTuLTVhn0/X8UZIPoWyZI/AAAAAAAAMvw/fkYqRdHDxUIx_s-8BajKNlGz7r9UMU7UwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9873.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LmhTuLTVhn0/X8UZIPoWyZI/AAAAAAAAMvw/fkYqRdHDxUIx_s-8BajKNlGz7r9UMU7UwCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-9873.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p><b><span style="color: red;">Ingredients: </span></b></p><p><span style="color: #0b5394;">4 Big Lemons </span></p><p><span style="color: #0b5394;">3/4 Cup Coarse Salt </span></p><p><span style="color: #0b5394;">1 Tsp Tumeric powder </span></p><p><span style="color: #0b5394;">1 Cup Gingelly Oil </span></p><p><span style="color: #0b5394;">2 Tsp Mustard seeds </span></p><p><span style="color: #0b5394;">A pinch of Aesofatida / Hing powder </span></p><p><span style="color: #0b5394;">1 Tbsp Red chili powder (Adjust according to taste bud) </span></p><p><span style="color: #0b5394;">1 Tsp Fenugreek seeds </span></p><p><b><span style="color: red;">Method: </span></b></p><p>Sterilize the glass jar, wipe it dry, and keep it aside. </p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-16kxP09IWXE/X8G5rKDrcxI/AAAAAAAAMs0/LXrSy97c6fUYOGvnD2XcQniKQejcWkyHACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/b3650934-cdbe-4f12-bdf8-bb45088dbf7d.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-16kxP09IWXE/X8G5rKDrcxI/AAAAAAAAMs0/LXrSy97c6fUYOGvnD2XcQniKQejcWkyHACLcBGAsYHQ/w240-h320/b3650934-cdbe-4f12-bdf8-bb45088dbf7d.jpeg" width="240" /></a></p><p>Wash the lemons, dry them using a kitchen towel. </p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NvrOM0USxXg/X8G51ejoCfI/AAAAAAAAMs4/Q7zYb5g-G00qS1xVjkRJ5hp68pEPgZkDACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/260729e3-a37c-4e73-8ad3-689ec76c5959.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NvrOM0USxXg/X8G51ejoCfI/AAAAAAAAMs4/Q7zYb5g-G00qS1xVjkRJ5hp68pEPgZkDACLcBGAsYHQ/w240-h320/260729e3-a37c-4e73-8ad3-689ec76c5959.jpeg" width="240" /></a> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ya6l2BKP7I8/X8G57Bx4LbI/AAAAAAAAMtA/iYHwBIu9YQQwzF98pUtKe3TjH4hlPb2dACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/6b934107-7641-4861-b602-bb5baa801fa8.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ya6l2BKP7I8/X8G57Bx4LbI/AAAAAAAAMtA/iYHwBIu9YQQwzF98pUtKe3TjH4hlPb2dACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/6b934107-7641-4861-b602-bb5baa801fa8.jpeg" /></a><br /><br /></p><p>Cut the lemons into small pieces and transfer them to a bowl. </p><p><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DqjE5d7CZuc/X8G6pmKdDII/AAAAAAAAMtU/LGjmm5mcneAhJsTm1aRSTg7-F_cl0W2qACLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h240/34bacfd9-de24-4a85-ad22-b3e3f7bd6593.jpeg" width="320" /> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZUZuc6OQ9Gw/X8G66MHaohI/AAAAAAAAMtg/wDjddqYbJdQB4lFwdQ8Vzgu6SkTZPMHqgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/4e8f226a-a46d-4bd8-838f-9e5fb55d7b48.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZUZuc6OQ9Gw/X8G66MHaohI/AAAAAAAAMtg/wDjddqYbJdQB4lFwdQ8Vzgu6SkTZPMHqgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/4e8f226a-a46d-4bd8-838f-9e5fb55d7b48.jpeg" /></a><br /><br /></p><p>Add coarse salt and turmeric powder. Mix well.</p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-52q1P52st7U/X8G7Ci-Od4I/AAAAAAAAMtk/9Uia1jDS_RUDo6gc30qVsvL2QpwO0sWMQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/7aa45768-d416-4989-9779-36af7e189208.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-52q1P52st7U/X8G7Ci-Od4I/AAAAAAAAMtk/9Uia1jDS_RUDo6gc30qVsvL2QpwO0sWMQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/7aa45768-d416-4989-9779-36af7e189208.jpeg" /></a> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RzjXQ-vltFU/X8G7Is-_GLI/AAAAAAAAMto/mtC7PFWQHBUTPdp16Sticb_UNSvAWUfsgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/a1a634fd-5039-4a78-855f-994df71e250c.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RzjXQ-vltFU/X8G7Is-_GLI/AAAAAAAAMto/mtC7PFWQHBUTPdp16Sticb_UNSvAWUfsgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/a1a634fd-5039-4a78-855f-994df71e250c.jpeg" /></a><br /><br /></p><p>Transfer it to a jar and let it rest for one or two days. Shake the jar at least once a day so that the pickle blends well and gets a uniform texture. </p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aIacjneq7Co/X8G7P7j22OI/AAAAAAAAMtw/zAqTADwA3JsxkJ0jIMCo8eyfH0hvmXFWgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/f515c85c-b46a-4ef8-80f2-d629de032cb4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aIacjneq7Co/X8G7P7j22OI/AAAAAAAAMtw/zAqTADwA3JsxkJ0jIMCo8eyfH0hvmXFWgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/f515c85c-b46a-4ef8-80f2-d629de032cb4.jpeg" /></a> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5wZC7xhsy2w/X8G7U_P2ICI/AAAAAAAAMt4/_ezV0SiELNktPCLzWNpIFTUR6jyYeXwswCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/09751ac7-93ab-4a34-a59d-d8bbe45ee64d.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5wZC7xhsy2w/X8G7U_P2ICI/AAAAAAAAMt4/_ezV0SiELNktPCLzWNpIFTUR6jyYeXwswCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/09751ac7-93ab-4a34-a59d-d8bbe45ee64d.jpeg" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LSB4QBpTOa0/X8G7bplbvTI/AAAAAAAAMuA/l46KBWyIUHEoeoTpT1so6QfuzXDQMVX2gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/402f4a27-7f9f-4649-a72d-ca76eac65010.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LSB4QBpTOa0/X8G7bplbvTI/AAAAAAAAMuA/l46KBWyIUHEoeoTpT1so6QfuzXDQMVX2gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/402f4a27-7f9f-4649-a72d-ca76eac65010.jpeg" /></a></div><p>After a couple of days, transfer the lemon pieces to a bowl and add red chili powder. Mix well. </p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gCHjgBytnY8/X8G7hiBLDaI/AAAAAAAAMuI/VA7DpGCt3jwHqfRFptZmAXzqqzGhF-n7wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/de6ad30f-ec3d-4e31-9471-0e194a5ec5f7.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gCHjgBytnY8/X8G7hiBLDaI/AAAAAAAAMuI/VA7DpGCt3jwHqfRFptZmAXzqqzGhF-n7wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/de6ad30f-ec3d-4e31-9471-0e194a5ec5f7.jpeg" /></a> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-arwk-2rCJ9U/X8G7niuG-VI/AAAAAAAAMuQ/a95sNzsa1moZasl6Xv4UCIL_XR71iQWBQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/cb4c26c2-5fac-4485-9238-b78d68b33076.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-arwk-2rCJ9U/X8G7niuG-VI/AAAAAAAAMuQ/a95sNzsa1moZasl6Xv4UCIL_XR71iQWBQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/cb4c26c2-5fac-4485-9238-b78d68b33076.jpeg" /></a><br /><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mGny31CxxnY/X8G7sAbezhI/AAAAAAAAMuY/t-pHPZyLPccLkINez_fxo7LohLory98agCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/85556404-61eb-4a16-95e6-d42ab354368f.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mGny31CxxnY/X8G7sAbezhI/AAAAAAAAMuY/t-pHPZyLPccLkINez_fxo7LohLory98agCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/85556404-61eb-4a16-95e6-d42ab354368f.jpeg" /></a></div><p></p><p>Heat gingelly oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Once it starts spluttering, add aesofatida and the lemon pieces. </p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lpjNovHb3uo/X8G77QO4uxI/AAAAAAAAMug/-WQxzavKr58uodGSEeoAz1SgHevWtFlMQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/58678116-5caa-448c-b6bf-bbfbf1233e62.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lpjNovHb3uo/X8G77QO4uxI/AAAAAAAAMug/-WQxzavKr58uodGSEeoAz1SgHevWtFlMQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/58678116-5caa-448c-b6bf-bbfbf1233e62.jpeg" /></a> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-etK9NT8cdks/X8G8FCqlGmI/AAAAAAAAMuo/LGPplQAD6gsTubq2iarElazE7mYc5Kc7ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/703a9158-303e-4abe-b1bd-a3d9e916b51d.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-etK9NT8cdks/X8G8FCqlGmI/AAAAAAAAMuo/LGPplQAD6gsTubq2iarElazE7mYc5Kc7ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/703a9158-303e-4abe-b1bd-a3d9e916b51d.jpeg" /></a></p><p><br /><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FCkjjMBCH1A/X8G8QKDCARI/AAAAAAAAMu0/dEN5zd-7ujUq-FBmkmLjQ09aaPh1UDBnACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/5b2f7ef4-9275-4093-884f-ed26c57e9fd2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FCkjjMBCH1A/X8G8QKDCARI/AAAAAAAAMu0/dEN5zd-7ujUq-FBmkmLjQ09aaPh1UDBnACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/5b2f7ef4-9275-4093-884f-ed26c57e9fd2.jpeg" /></a> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DGs1zeMJbWs/X8G8U2ghLGI/AAAAAAAAMu4/dX4YvCQsfQgTk9HiQtgukSTGAKct8wlwACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20461d74-3330-4fb3-809c-38855ef54632.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DGs1zeMJbWs/X8G8U2ghLGI/AAAAAAAAMu4/dX4YvCQsfQgTk9HiQtgukSTGAKct8wlwACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20461d74-3330-4fb3-809c-38855ef54632.jpeg" /></a><br /></p><p>Mix well and immediately remove from the flame. If you want to consume the pickle the same day, then cook it for 5 minutes so that the lemon gets cooked fast.</p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UwJerdrsNko/X8G8cTTM2YI/AAAAAAAAMvA/glR5miu77uM5AbTdCfnhBszK0l-SaGY2ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/007f3b21-d8b2-4601-9a87-74535d5201e4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UwJerdrsNko/X8G8cTTM2YI/AAAAAAAAMvA/glR5miu77uM5AbTdCfnhBszK0l-SaGY2ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/007f3b21-d8b2-4601-9a87-74535d5201e4.jpeg" /></a> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DyTMnPs8p3g/X8G8iOW5Z8I/AAAAAAAAMvE/870ORAgFp5c-IVT75JLGbmp2gQBK44EfgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/d2291590-b35c-4a5a-be47-f978e7b63391.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DyTMnPs8p3g/X8G8iOW5Z8I/AAAAAAAAMvE/870ORAgFp5c-IVT75JLGbmp2gQBK44EfgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/d2291590-b35c-4a5a-be47-f978e7b63391.jpeg" /></a><br /><br /></p><p>Cool the lemon mixture and transfer it to the jar. Rest it for a week by shaking the jar at least once a day. </p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2AZqWsMCR1A/X8G8s3-J2oI/AAAAAAAAMvQ/bp7D_kNLBB8TMkKkDh5uvTbh5Kg8XiidQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/eb0cc465-7664-4955-bad7-8760259b127e.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2AZqWsMCR1A/X8G8s3-J2oI/AAAAAAAAMvQ/bp7D_kNLBB8TMkKkDh5uvTbh5Kg8XiidQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/eb0cc465-7664-4955-bad7-8760259b127e.jpeg" /></a> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2eJl60-__I8/X8G8z-0XmvI/AAAAAAAAMvY/Z6MN_jt2aAg9aezCdg-zcOuWXzi02k4EwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/375a8375-47dd-47b8-99ab-625e4708cc7e.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2eJl60-__I8/X8G8z-0XmvI/AAAAAAAAMvY/Z6MN_jt2aAg9aezCdg-zcOuWXzi02k4EwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/375a8375-47dd-47b8-99ab-625e4708cc7e.jpeg" /></a><br /><br /></p><p>After a week, the lemon gets soften and looks like the one in the below picture. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Aup-BaqT7ec/X8UZcyPhCDI/AAAAAAAAMwA/ECcYz64GvNc-m-2LFT3zwRRN0xZo4qSJgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9875.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Aup-BaqT7ec/X8UZcyPhCDI/AAAAAAAAMwA/ECcYz64GvNc-m-2LFT3zwRRN0xZo4qSJgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG-9875.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><span style="color: red;"><b>Serving Options: </b></span></p><p>Serve with Curd rice, Sambar rice, and Rasam rice. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h_3OugHS1ms/X8UZp-U1FkI/AAAAAAAAMwI/S7hIZFW1IDsBwzK7-4CtpFFQseJwYcBVwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-9871.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h_3OugHS1ms/X8UZp-U1FkI/AAAAAAAAMwI/S7hIZFW1IDsBwzK7-4CtpFFQseJwYcBVwCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-9871.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p><span style="color: red;"><b>Variations: </b></span></p><p>Variations can be made by substituting with Wild lemon, Mango, and Lime. In the North and East part of India, mustard oil is used in pickles to retain body heat as they have a colder climate. Nowadays, as a trend and dietary reason, olive oil is used but there will be a huge difference in the flavor. Jaggery can also be added to the lemon pickle to balance the citrus flavor. Ginger can also be included which is good for digestion. </p><p>The same recipe can be prepared without adding oil and red chili powder. If you want to prepare in that way, just make a cross-cut on top of the lemon and add turmeric powder along with coarse salt. Leave it for a week and use it. The same can also be sun-dried. This pickle is perfect for digestion and especially, we include this pickle in our diet when are sick. </p><p>The main advantage of pickling is to prevent spoilage and it extends the shelf life. Pickles are the best way to use leftover vegetables. The same recipe can be prepared using just lemon peel instead of throwing it away and also, with vegetable peels, orange peels, etc. This controls food wastage. </p><p><b><span style="color: red;">Allergen: </span></b></p><p>Since Mustard is one of the priority allergens, people who have mustard allergy should not consume this pickle. If not, while preparing this pickle, just skip the mustard and follow the procedure. </p><p><b><span style="color: red;">Health benefits:</span></b></p><p>Indian pickles have antioxidants properties. Pickles boost immunity and improve the process of digestion. It is also rich in vitamins and minerals. People who have high blood pressure should control the intake of pickles since the salt content is high. </p><p><span style="color: red;"><b>Reflection and Sensory Evaluation: </b></span></p><p>The Spicy Lemon pickle took around 7 to 8 days to get soften. Usually, it takes around 5 days and it depends on the thickness of the lemon peel. Since the lemon which I have used had a thick peel, it took around a week. After adding salt, the lemon started leaving juices which helped to soften them. The texture of the lemon before seasoning was hard. After seasoning, the lemons were immersed in the oil. Approx. around the 6th day, noticed the change in texture and taste. The final product of the pickle tasted salty, spicy with a sour taste. The texture of the pickle was soft enough that it got cut by the fork. The pulp of the lemons blended well with the oil and salt and gave a thick saucy texture. The pickle looked succulent and tasted delicious with rice. Shaking the bottle helped to get the uniform texture. The pickling process changed the taste, color, and texture over the period of days. </p><p><i><span style="color: red;">Critical points to follow while making and using pickle:</span></i></p><p>Make sure the jar is sterilized well and no moisture in it. </p><p>The vegetable or fruit should be washed and dried well before adding to the jar. </p><p>Do not touch the pickle, it may spoil very soon. </p><p>Always use a clean and dry spoon while taking out the spoon. </p><p>Make sure that the pickle has enough oil in the jar. </p><p>References </p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; text-indent: -8px;">Coue, P. (2020). </span><i style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; text-indent: -8px;">Whole Fruit Cooking: Indian Lemon/Lime Pickles from Leftover Rinds - The Cook's Cook</i><span style="background-color: white; text-indent: -8px;">. The Cook's Cook. 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"What Pickles Can Do For Your Health". </span><i style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; text-indent: -8px;">Webmd</i><span style="background-color: white; text-indent: -8px;">, 2020, https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/health-benefits-pickles#1.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">Sudhanshu S. Behera, Aly Farag El Sheikha, Riadh Hammami, Awanish Kumar, Traditionally fermented pickles: How the microbial diversity associated with their nutritional and health benefits? Journal of Functional Foods, Volume 70,2020,103971, ISSN 1756 4646, https ://doi.org/10.1016/j.jff.2020.103971 (http://www.sciencedirect. com/science/article/pii/S175646462030195X) </span></p><p><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 13px; text-indent: -8px;">Masala, V. 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[electronic resource] : a priority food allergen in Canada : a systematic review</i><span style="background-color: whitesmoke; color: #595959; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5px; text-indent: -40px;"> ([desLibris e-book]). (2011). Health Canada.</span><br /><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Priya Satheeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07663088128018108811noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75410697846928823.post-73298709975587662182020-11-04T17:16:00.002-05:002020-11-04T17:40:36.434-05:00Ceviche / Peruvian dish <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B7PdvDcUZy4/X6Fq3D0kBmI/AAAAAAAAMnI/jpImJfkhptkaUOgrkNfZYd8sJWZr00Z0wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-5833.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B7PdvDcUZy4/X6Fq3D0kBmI/AAAAAAAAMnI/jpImJfkhptkaUOgrkNfZYd8sJWZr00Z0wCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-5833.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="text-align: justify;"><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="text-align: justify;">Ceviche is a tangy and delicious marinated fish salad that is cooked in lemon juice without heat and served along with Avocado, Red onions, Tomatoes, and Chilies. </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Ceviche is a Peruvian dish that is also known as Cebiche and Seviche. This is a unique recipe because of the fact that there is no cooking involved through heat. Ceviche is originated by Moche of Peru some 2000 years ago. Initially, the Moche civilization people used fermented juice of passion fruit to cook the fish, and later it is modified by Spaniards and spread to Latin America. During the olden days, the fish is caught from the ocean and kept in brine for several hours. Later, this method got simplified by reducing the size of the fish which speeds up the cooking process. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">This dish is served as an appetizer and involves science behind the cooking process. Generally, the proteins change their structure either by applying heat or adding acid which is called denaturing. For example, when an egg is cooked, the white part turns hard. Likewise, in this recipe, when acid (lemon juice) is added to the fish, it changes the structure of the fish and gets cooked. The raw fish is marinated in citrus juice for a maximum of 20 minutes. The marination time varies according to the chef but marinating too long will turn the texture of fish rubbery and bitter. This is quite an easy recipe to prepare but needs lots of attention, as the raw fish is used and no cooking involved. The quality of the fish is very important while preparing Ceviche as the marination will not kill all the bacteria. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">The best type of fishes used in ceviche is Sea bass, Bram, Halibut, Polack, Tilapia, and Grouper. The softer and flakier fish takes less time to marinate compared to the denser and tougher fish. The shelflife of the recipe is shorter so, it is always safe to consume immediately when it is fresh. Refrigerating Ceviche is not advisable. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><i style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: red;">Ingredients used in this recipe: </span></i></div><p><i>Fish:</i> In this recipe, I have included Tilapia fillets. Since the texture of the fish is very soft, chopping into small dice should be handled gently. The smaller the pieces, the shorter the cooking time. </p><p><i>Acid:</i> I have used lemon juice to cook the fish. Squeeze the lemon and remove the seeds before adding it to the chopped fish pieces. Marinate the fish with a sufficient quantity of lemon juice. Lesser the quantity will not cook the fish uniformly. </p><p><i>Herbs:</i> Herbs like Cilantro, Parsely Rosemary, and Fennel can be used in preparing Ceviche. I have used Cilantro in this recipe. The addition of cilantro enhances the taste and gives a refreshing flavor. </p><p><i>Vegetables:</i> Red onions, Tomato, green chilies, and Avocado were the vegetables involved in this recipe. The addition of red onions makes the dish attractive and also, the natural sweetness in the red onions balances the acid. The tomatoes should be de-seeded before adding to the dish. Chop the avocadoes just before adding it to the dish. Generally, aji chili peppers are used in Ceviche but in this recipe, I have used regular long green chilies which is not very spicy. </p><p><i>Seasoning:</i> Salt and pepper are used as a seasoning. The freshly ground peppercorns give a lovely aroma to the dish. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F62TqXitCtE/X6C5IZz2-2I/AAAAAAAAMm8/xKNo68cqYqwxWDdrDy67jqpJKQCbI2xuACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-5828.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F62TqXitCtE/X6C5IZz2-2I/AAAAAAAAMm8/xKNo68cqYqwxWDdrDy67jqpJKQCbI2xuACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-5828.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><b><span style="color: red;">Ingredients:</span></b></p><p><span style="color: #073763;">1 cup Lemon juice </span></p><p><span style="color: #073763;">1 Tilapia, Fillet </span></p><p><span style="color: #073763;">1 Small-sized, Red onion, sliced </span></p><p><span style="color: #073763;">1 Small-sized Tomato, de-seeded and finely chopped</span></p><p><span style="color: #073763;">1 green chili, finely chopped </span></p><p><span style="color: #073763;">1 Avocado, chopped </span></p><p><span style="color: #073763;">Salt to taste </span></p><p><span style="color: #073763;">Freshly ground peppercorns to taste </span></p><p><span style="color: #073763;">Fresh Cilantro leaves, chopped </span></p><p><br /></p><p><b><span style="color: red;">Method: </span></b></p><p>Cut Tilapia fillets into small pieces. </p><p>Marinate the chopped pieces in lemon juice for 15 - 20 minutes or until the texture of fish pieces changes firm. </p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2-AqkIHUxwM/X6CuSO3BuOI/AAAAAAAAMlY/tzvSHFMCCqg3-srugI-Bepc8KzyT_kzvwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-5826.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="291" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2-AqkIHUxwM/X6CuSO3BuOI/AAAAAAAAMlY/tzvSHFMCCqg3-srugI-Bepc8KzyT_kzvwCLcBGAsYHQ/w218-h291/IMG-5826.jpg" width="218" /></a> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Irrr6FZ7h94/X6CvQkBwlFI/AAAAAAAAMlw/rLhZD77TRnI-ViL_w0r4thsr3hjWv3YNgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-5827.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="290" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Irrr6FZ7h94/X6CvQkBwlFI/AAAAAAAAMlw/rLhZD77TRnI-ViL_w0r4thsr3hjWv3YNgCLcBGAsYHQ/w218-h290/IMG-5827.jpg" width="218" /></a><br /><br /></p><p>In a bowl, add onions followed by tomato and green chiles.</p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mxg6Z9_L4is/X6CvasHTOZI/AAAAAAAAMl0/gTgcV6MbGC4oS6gPiFviicT4VloGf3b1gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-8292.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="280" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mxg6Z9_L4is/X6CvasHTOZI/AAAAAAAAMl0/gTgcV6MbGC4oS6gPiFviicT4VloGf3b1gCLcBGAsYHQ/w210-h280/IMG-8292.jpg" width="210" /></a> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lCR6ha71G04/X6CvoE3NvRI/AAAAAAAAMl8/_Z3FHf1029QQ4ee-qyqF36Z1cCM7xVOUwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-8293.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="280" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lCR6ha71G04/X6CvoE3NvRI/AAAAAAAAMl8/_Z3FHf1029QQ4ee-qyqF36Z1cCM7xVOUwCLcBGAsYHQ/w210-h280/IMG-8293.jpg" width="210" /></a><br /><p>Add chopped avocado. </p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uOTEBHEf7oo/X6Cv24G0hZI/AAAAAAAAMmE/uGgILSddrkEUtvbzAQBX-9gjuA4tjVhZwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-8294.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="258" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uOTEBHEf7oo/X6Cv24G0hZI/AAAAAAAAMmE/uGgILSddrkEUtvbzAQBX-9gjuA4tjVhZwCLcBGAsYHQ/w194-h258/IMG-8294.jpg" width="194" /></a></p><p>Drain the fish from lemon juice and add it to the bowl along with salt and pepper. </p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u5WP4ZKJPJo/X6CwE_VqRpI/AAAAAAAAMmM/EFFiaC95-UQMk7GKp_W9oudJZs8z7PYDgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-8295.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u5WP4ZKJPJo/X6CwE_VqRpI/AAAAAAAAMmM/EFFiaC95-UQMk7GKp_W9oudJZs8z7PYDgCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h266/IMG-8295.jpg" width="200" /></a><br /></p><p>Add the freshly chopped cilantro leaves, toss well and serve. </p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N2vmzT7Vet4/X6CwZQcCbFI/AAAAAAAAMmY/FGZsQ9gchFkuIrGmk4yoipyPUG0763f1QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-8297.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="264" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N2vmzT7Vet4/X6CwZQcCbFI/AAAAAAAAMmY/FGZsQ9gchFkuIrGmk4yoipyPUG0763f1QCLcBGAsYHQ/w198-h264/IMG-8297.jpg" width="198" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aFTAlqgW55Y/X6CwkLnrMuI/AAAAAAAAMmc/XH44pA0So88AjbhNWgVHjpz0ADL4UvgjwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-8298.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="264" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aFTAlqgW55Y/X6CwkLnrMuI/AAAAAAAAMmc/XH44pA0So88AjbhNWgVHjpz0ADL4UvgjwCLcBGAsYHQ/w198-h264/IMG-8298.jpg" width="198" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-85uov9Ihg8w/X6Cw0UJVOqI/AAAAAAAAMmo/hgoUcOpJ8ocx9qSYHcyYFDvd8ganHcQNACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-5834.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="675" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-85uov9Ihg8w/X6Cw0UJVOqI/AAAAAAAAMmo/hgoUcOpJ8ocx9qSYHcyYFDvd8ganHcQNACLcBGAsYHQ/w506-h675/IMG-5834.jpg" width="506" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="color: red;">Serving Options: </span></p><p>Serve as an appetizer with Tortilla chips. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w6U4ODpoxh8/X6Cxa63o0lI/AAAAAAAAMmw/Ms6aMNw8Jp0qQy20WwoRp1x9y5Ydl711gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-5829.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w6U4ODpoxh8/X6Cxa63o0lI/AAAAAAAAMmw/Ms6aMNw8Jp0qQy20WwoRp1x9y5Ydl711gCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-5829.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><i><span style="color: red;">Reason for choosing Ceviche for Sensory Evaluation: </span></i><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">I always had a curiosity about this dish and wanted to try to understand the flavor of fish since it is cooked in citrus juice instead of heat. Though I have read about this method of cooking, personally I wanted to experience the structural change of the fish. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: red; text-align: left;"><i>My reflection on Ceviche: </i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">To be honest, I was very skeptical about trying this recipe but to my surprise, I enjoyed the flavor of this dish. </span><span style="text-align: left;">The fish cooked in lemon juice tasted almost similar to the cooked ones. </span><span style="text-align: left;">The interesting part of this recipe is, the doneness of cooking is done by visual sense. It is always better to look at the fish and check whether it is cooked or not.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">I noticed the transition of fish from clear and pliable to firm and opaque texture. The texture of the raw fish was very soft and delicate but the cooked ones were firm. The color of the fish changed from clear white to mild pinkish white. The cooked fish had a mild tangy taste because of the acid marination and also, noticed the absence of the raw smell of the fish. The addition of red onions, avocado, chili, and tomato complimented the acid cooked fish very well. The raw red onions gave a lovely crunch and sweetness to the dish, the addition of chili gave a mild spicy flavor to the dish, the buttery taste of avocado balanced all the flavors and gave a refreshing palate. Overall, the dish "Ceviche" tasted delicious, light, refreshing, and pleasantly acidic. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The first bite of the dish gave a refreshing taste of fish followed by the pleasant acidic taste, then spiciness from chili, and sweetness from red onions. The mild acidic flavor in the fish was very pleasant to my palate and also, the fish tasted a little buttery for me. The dish looked bright and appetizing because of the ingredients used. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Since, I am impressed with the flavor of Ceviche, planning to try it again in the future with the variation by including ripe mango, Mexican chilies, fennel, and passion fruit instead of lemon juice as done by Moche of Peru. <span style="text-align: justify;">Preparing marinated fish salad "Ceviche" was great learning for me. This learning has changed my thought on the cooking process and tasting analysis. I am more confident to try interesting and unique recipes which I have never tried so far to understand the five basic tastes. Also, I have decided to do more research on this cooking method and try many more interesting recipes. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div>Hope you all loved this interesting and unique recipe. If you try this recipe, please feel free to share your feedback with priyasmenu@gmail.com or tag me at @priyas.menu on Instagram. </div><p><span style="color: red;"><i>References: </i></span></p><p style="margin-left: 1cm; text-indent: -1cm;">About Eat PeruPeruvian foodie. I've been writing about the food of Peru for over 10 years., E., Hosel, H., EatPeru, E., Oban, N., G, A., & Prince, E. (2020, November 04). What is Ceviche? Everything About This Peruvian Seafood Dish. Retrieved November 04, 2020, from https://www.eatperu.com/what-is-ceviche/</p><p style="margin-left: 1cm; text-indent: -1cm;">Dupre, B. (2017, August 25). Ceviche: How Peru's Most Treasured Dish Became a National Phenomenon. Retrieved November 04, 2020, from https://theculturetrip.com/south-america/peru/articles/ceviche-how-perus-most-treasured-dish-became-a-national-phenomenon/</p><p style="margin-left: 1cm; text-indent: -1cm;">Says:, G., Says:, S., & Says:, V. (2020, April 17). How to Make Ceviche - Science of Cooking Fish with Acids. Retrieved November 04, 2020, from https://foodcrumbles.com/ceviche-science-of-cooking-fish-with-acids/</p><p style="margin-left: 1cm; text-indent: -1cm;">17, J., Says, S., Soledad, J., Says, B., & Bev, J. (2020, July 17). Classic Ceviche Recipe. Retrieved November 04, 2020, from https://www.jessicagavin.com/classic-ceviche/</p><p><br /></p></div>Priya Satheeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07663088128018108811noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75410697846928823.post-73394443125011242202020-10-07T13:31:00.007-04:002020-10-15T07:35:25.305-04:00Chicken Millet Soup <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oenIVhtMS74/X336SQWCjlI/AAAAAAAAMcw/Q-zEzC3xSeMpQ5x-KaTbPhO6o5sCGFRlwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-6795%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oenIVhtMS74/X336SQWCjlI/AAAAAAAAMcw/Q-zEzC3xSeMpQ5x-KaTbPhO6o5sCGFRlwCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-6795%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="text-align: left;">Chicken millet soup is nutritious, healthy, easy to make, and the most satisfying soup to enjoy the cold weather. </i></div><p>Well, if you ask me what kind of person I am when it comes to food. I am a <a href="https://www.priyasmenu.com/search?q=soups+">soup</a> person! I love including soups in my regular menu. In other words, I can define that soup is my comfort meal. There are many varieties of soup available around but personally, I prefer my soup loaded with vegetables, proteins, and carbs to make it a complete meal. My today's soup post is a simple variation of my regular chicken soup in which I have included Kudo millet and also, used the technique which I recently learned from my culinary class. I have prepared this soup with the basic ingredients which are readily available at home. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8ijn3Kpe7mE/X3xt0i2xgHI/AAAAAAAAMcc/3yCYcL3DiH8WZbze1-SXRepcybP54SzEQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-6777.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8ijn3Kpe7mE/X3xt0i2xgHI/AAAAAAAAMcc/3yCYcL3DiH8WZbze1-SXRepcybP54SzEQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-6777.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>So far I have posted many interesting soups on my page like <a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2016/11/vetrillai-kozhi-soup-betel-leaves.html" target="_blank">Betel leaves chicken soup</a>, <a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2016/12/carrot-beetroot-soup-soup-series.html" target="_blank">carrot, and Beetroot soup</a>, <a href="Veggies & Dal Soup / Soup Series" target="_blank">Veggies, and dal soup</a>, <a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2016/11/chow-chow-soup-chayote-soup-soup-series.html" target="_blank">Chayote soup</a>, <a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2016/11/sausage-coconut-milk-soup-soup-series.html" target="_blank">Sausage coconut milk soup</a>, etc. but including millets in my soup was on my to-do list for a quite long time. Apart from chicken and millet, I have included vegetables and spices to the soup which indeed makes the soup a complete balanced meal. We know that a balanced meal consists of proteins, grains, and vegetables. Likewise, this soup consists of all the elements required for a balanced meal. And for all vegetarians, who are looking out for an option for chicken. Don't worry! Just skip the chicken and make a lovely vegetable stock using onion, celery, and leek. And, include chickpeas to get the protein in the soup. </p><p>I chose to include millet in chicken soup is to make my little one learn about the benefits of millets. Being a picky eater, he doesn't prefer to include millet in his menu but as a mother, isn't my responsibility to feed him a nutritious meal? So, I decided to include millet in his favorite chicken soup and he loved the soup especially the addition of millet excited him and asked me whether I included tiny ball pasta in this soup :) What else do I need to be happier :) </p><p><u>The ingredients used in this recipe to make a delicious soup: </u></p><p>Millet - Millets which is considered a poor man's food in olden days is a trend food ingredient now because of the awareness of its nutritional values. Millet is a whole grain and used in meals, in the substitution of regular rice. There are different varieties of millets available in the market. Little millet, Kudo millet, Pearl millet, Foxtail millet, etc, are some of the varieties of millets. Incorporating millets in our diet helps in weight loss, improves immunity, controls blood sugar, helps in digestion, acts as antioxidants, etc. Apart from serving millets as rice, these can also be included in the baking. Many interesting recipes like <a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2015/12/burnt-garlic-fried-rice-using-foxtail.html" target="_blank">Burnt garlic fried rice using foxtail millet</a>, <a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2015/12/burnt-garlic-fried-rice-using-foxtail.html" target="_blank">Kudo millet - Poha idly</a>, <a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2018/01/millet-maple-syrup-pongal.html" target="_blank">Millet maple syrup Pongal</a>, <a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2015/06/foxtail-millet-chicken-pulao-thinai.html" target="_blank">Millet chicken pulao</a>, etc. can be prepared using millets. In this recipe, I have included Kudo millet which can also be substituted with any varieties of millet. Kudo millet resembles the rice compared to the other varieties. The cooking method is also similar to regular rice. The millet is soaked for a few minutes before adding to the soup which fastens the cooking process. </p><p>Chicken - Boneless chicken is used in this recipe for convenience but adding chicken with bones gives a lovely flavor to the soup. But, make sure to separate the flesh after preparing the broth. The cooked chicken is shredded and added back to the soup. </p><p>Vegetables - I have included only the basic vegetables like onions, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic in this recipe. Variations can be made by including carrots, pumpkin, etc. The ginger and garlic are included in the soup to aid the digestion. </p><p>Spice bag - The spice bag consists of bay leaf, crushed peppercorns, and fresh thyme. I have included 4 varieties of peppercorns to enhance the flavor of the soup. All the ingredients are tied in a muslin cloth and dropped in the stockpot. The spices can also be included directly in the soup but this method helps to discard the spices easily. </p><p>Butter - Butter is used as fat in this recipe which also helps to enhance the flavor. If you are health conscious, feel free to use olive oil. </p><p>Water - I have included water in this recipe but to make it more flavorful, include chicken stock or vegetable stock. </p><p>Here come the recipe and procedure for the Chicken Millet Soup... </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qFBMLt6rEFc/X3xsDgGPC1I/AAAAAAAAMcE/Oq1Z4xOOBXY6PCiDBP6qF7wXowEXkCV3ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-6785.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qFBMLt6rEFc/X3xsDgGPC1I/AAAAAAAAMcE/Oq1Z4xOOBXY6PCiDBP6qF7wXowEXkCV3ACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-6785.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p><b><span style="color: red;">Ingredients:</span></b></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6;">70 gm Kudo Millet </span></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6;">15 gm Butter </span></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6;">180 gm Onion, Medium dice </span></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6;">60 gm Tomato, Medium dice </span></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6;">330 gm Chicken, boneless </span></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6;">6 gm Ginger, chopped </span></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6;">10 gm Garlic, peeled and chopped </span></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6;">750ml water + 240 ml water </span></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Salt to taste </span></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Finely chopped Spring onions for garnishing ( alternatively, coriander leaves can be used ) </span></p><p><b><span style="color: red;">Spice bag / Sachet: </span></b></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6;">1 Bay leaf </span></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6;">2 Sprig of Fresh Thyme </span></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6;">3 gm Peppercorns (I have used 4 varieties of peppercorns in this recipe) </span></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></p><p><b><span style="color: red;">Method: </span></b></p><p>Keep the mise en place ready. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nu8RT6MpFpM/X3xS_qkt7qI/AAAAAAAAMYs/sCK4DmkHYsUVCpYZjBcsi2sTvbrQrauKwCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG-5475.jpg" width="300" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FCd8Ygv9GPc/X3xTFi3q00I/AAAAAAAAMYw/q0KiaBvVfWcEJ_YXNFewrM1d3V9C8Ts7ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-5476.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FCd8Ygv9GPc/X3xTFi3q00I/AAAAAAAAMYw/q0KiaBvVfWcEJ_YXNFewrM1d3V9C8Ts7ACLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG-5476.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-glviJhykwKE/X3xTQ5NYJMI/AAAAAAAAMY8/AW1b5541DOU-s9VBDTTE9y4Q3h57UKHwQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-5477.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-glviJhykwKE/X3xTQ5NYJMI/AAAAAAAAMY8/AW1b5541DOU-s9VBDTTE9y4Q3h57UKHwQCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG-5477.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Sweat the onions and add chopped garlic followed by ginger. </span></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c5eduI9PHB4/X3xTM00cvhI/AAAAAAAAMY0/2K9QPF412tQQfJ6_LvKo9GTJLXgoc-5OwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-5478.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c5eduI9PHB4/X3xTM00cvhI/AAAAAAAAMY0/2K9QPF412tQQfJ6_LvKo9GTJLXgoc-5OwCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG-5478.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div>Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until it turns soft. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3efDU2aIXoM/X3xTcUYl8KI/AAAAAAAAMZI/jRAfqbOdWN8I5Xp23Rey6k9ahg5EypSIACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-5480.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3efDU2aIXoM/X3xTcUYl8KI/AAAAAAAAMZI/jRAfqbOdWN8I5Xp23Rey6k9ahg5EypSIACLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG-5480.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div>Add chicken pieces and saute. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div>Now add 750ml water along with the spice bag. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eGfWsSoYgXg/X3xUTTtCi9I/AAAAAAAAMZk/i25CleTCocoSGLf26ul5Zq44G1uFe8utACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-5485.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eGfWsSoYgXg/X3xUTTtCi9I/AAAAAAAAMZk/i25CleTCocoSGLf26ul5Zq44G1uFe8utACLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG-5485.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div>Tie the spice bag at the handle which helps to remove the spice bag easily. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sDao2NAVyAI/X3xUXZYJx9I/AAAAAAAAMZo/I2JQUdY9j-0Z8SigwZ6mcP83i3KphCHEwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-5487.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sDao2NAVyAI/X3xUXZYJx9I/AAAAAAAAMZo/I2JQUdY9j-0Z8SigwZ6mcP83i3KphCHEwCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG-5487.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p>Skim regularly to remove dirt and oil from the surface. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fn_9nfqVIYw/X3xUet-HEII/AAAAAAAAMZs/ZAxTmh5CWgAvktv68wNX-_-3nZIOKCGhQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-5493.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fn_9nfqVIYw/X3xUet-HEII/AAAAAAAAMZs/ZAxTmh5CWgAvktv68wNX-_-3nZIOKCGhQCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG-5493.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xq25rlVVoQE/X3xUiBWY8lI/AAAAAAAAMZw/71hdh_pINfULzgy1ENjjW0zYOMLAN35iwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-5494.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xq25rlVVoQE/X3xUiBWY8lI/AAAAAAAAMZw/71hdh_pINfULzgy1ENjjW0zYOMLAN35iwCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG-5494.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>Let it simmer for 30 - 40 minutes. Once done, remove the spice bag and discard it. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zN_N7vNTZFI/X3xrKl2zGCI/AAAAAAAAMb4/iyHYxdWctq0AyZWJZ8PG9fQbt7Q-pHzAgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-6635.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zN_N7vNTZFI/X3xrKl2zGCI/AAAAAAAAMb4/iyHYxdWctq0AyZWJZ8PG9fQbt7Q-pHzAgCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG-6635.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p>Remove the cooked chicken pieces, shred, and keep aside. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MdKs9rLJJ9g/X3xjmuO43nI/AAAAAAAAMbk/bY1WFJfI5gwk67PKsd22rSdCdqVSYfdJgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6707.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MdKs9rLJJ9g/X3xjmuO43nI/AAAAAAAAMbk/bY1WFJfI5gwk67PKsd22rSdCdqVSYfdJgCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_6707.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9FQ8dLYh8MM/X3xiYdPF6uI/AAAAAAAAMaM/3_ApAI0yupI9hzXQiq7UHGh4L_QQFC6ngCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6714.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9FQ8dLYh8MM/X3xiYdPF6uI/AAAAAAAAMaM/3_ApAI0yupI9hzXQiq7UHGh4L_QQFC6ngCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_6714.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p>Transfer the remaining ingredients to the blender and grind it to a smooth puree. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OdjNOhozKNE/X3xicME4pfI/AAAAAAAAMaQ/opphBRszdGgX1-03mRl_LfWzSYyK0NF4ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6708.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OdjNOhozKNE/X3xicME4pfI/AAAAAAAAMaQ/opphBRszdGgX1-03mRl_LfWzSYyK0NF4ACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_6708.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p>Strain the ground puree and keep aside. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gJCiUzhx614/X3xigr5cZOI/AAAAAAAAMaU/PHNZYCSd1oE3jxCCDU2nUv3_qbAXzNtmACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6710.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gJCiUzhx614/X3xigr5cZOI/AAAAAAAAMaU/PHNZYCSd1oE3jxCCDU2nUv3_qbAXzNtmACLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_6710.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>Soak the millets for half an hour. Wash and drain the water. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yO1IO2at1t4/X3ximPB5eVI/AAAAAAAAMaY/MnhhZEvXm7slsHtOLo1hP9dsaQ_FEJeLwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6712.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yO1IO2at1t4/X3ximPB5eVI/AAAAAAAAMaY/MnhhZEvXm7slsHtOLo1hP9dsaQ_FEJeLwCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_6712.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bFqsnDdlUmQ/X3xirVcKXII/AAAAAAAAMag/h3pvaX24jRIWG3TTHM_GRbx_7N6cBwBrQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6716.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bFqsnDdlUmQ/X3xirVcKXII/AAAAAAAAMag/h3pvaX24jRIWG3TTHM_GRbx_7N6cBwBrQCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_6716.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p>Heat the strained puree and add the washed millets followed by the remaining water and salt. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5b0esDSaj_0/X3xiz7g1z4I/AAAAAAAAMao/2YLGS2mkWZclOx_o2e6Wh-EHGmVvXt8IwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6717.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5b0esDSaj_0/X3xiz7g1z4I/AAAAAAAAMao/2YLGS2mkWZclOx_o2e6Wh-EHGmVvXt8IwCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_6717.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ux_gt8Ul3cw/X3xi6sTdxOI/AAAAAAAAMaw/hpKHBoFKfxcZIaEikvaWDyWDde26zsGsACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6720.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ux_gt8Ul3cw/X3xi6sTdxOI/AAAAAAAAMaw/hpKHBoFKfxcZIaEikvaWDyWDde26zsGsACLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_6720.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p>Let it cook until the millets get cooked. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oryL4WlX5Pg/X3xi_Zo-E1I/AAAAAAAAMa4/5M2PsT6qy_cdlAbH5_I9UBUuehdZrHiQwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6722.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oryL4WlX5Pg/X3xi_Zo-E1I/AAAAAAAAMa4/5M2PsT6qy_cdlAbH5_I9UBUuehdZrHiQwCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_6722.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p>Add seasoning and the shredded chicken to the soup. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iO10Q-kK7Jc/X3xjFFG-CcI/AAAAAAAAMbA/b7gTEWaYTPwgNOIXkiDxAWCMZP13FjwUwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6724.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iO10Q-kK7Jc/X3xjFFG-CcI/AAAAAAAAMbA/b7gTEWaYTPwgNOIXkiDxAWCMZP13FjwUwCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_6724.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-07fckGxjQ3Y/X3xjIHqS_kI/AAAAAAAAMbE/O21i99rbw_QGyquJeITRBNyUmgTvpI31ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6723.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-07fckGxjQ3Y/X3xjIHqS_kI/AAAAAAAAMbE/O21i99rbw_QGyquJeITRBNyUmgTvpI31ACLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_6723.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p>Boil for a couple of minutes and remove from the flame. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nUFlSKY5e10/X3xjP1ZuKCI/AAAAAAAAMbQ/Jq-2nU1tEDUfxXZ49U31vS9H0te-uNVsgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_6725.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nUFlSKY5e10/X3xjP1ZuKCI/AAAAAAAAMbQ/Jq-2nU1tEDUfxXZ49U31vS9H0te-uNVsgCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_6725.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p>Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with spring onion or coriander leaves. Serve hot. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OqJzkGVTIfM/X3xr5q4K2CI/AAAAAAAAMcA/QWvN_vMdFwYPqBE-RPd4cYCJ6KqGqWlOQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-6797.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OqJzkGVTIfM/X3xr5q4K2CI/AAAAAAAAMcA/QWvN_vMdFwYPqBE-RPd4cYCJ6KqGqWlOQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-6797.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>As I mentioned above, though it requires an extra step to prepare the broth, it is quite easy to make the recipe. Grinding the cooked vegetables into smooth puree gives a lovely body to the soup. The texture will be smooth and creamy. The starch from the millet also increases the thickness of the soup. The soup tastes delicious with the dominant flavor of the chicken. The perfect blend of millet, soup, and shredded chicken in each spoon will satisfy the palate for sure. The addition of seasoning is always one's preference so adjust according to the taste bud. </p><p>I have involved a few techniques like skimming, preparing a broth, and preparing spice bag/sachet in this recipe. Skimming is nothing but removing the dirt and oil from the surface of the broth. It is always recommended to simmer the flame which helps the dirt and oil to float on the surface of the stock/broth. I felt really great to involve a few skills in this recipe from my culinary learning. The majority of my soup post (which I had posted earlier) had spices but I never tried them making a sachet. And also, after implementing the skimming technique in stock/broth, I noticed a major difference in the texture of the soup. I would love to try more soup recipes in the future which includes the other techniques too. In fact, I am planning to prepare this soup again but with the addition of diced vegetables and cream to make it healthier and rich. And also, planning to try seafood soup with the addition of millet. </p><p><b><span style="color: red;">Variations: </span></b></p><p> If you want to add more vegetables to this recipe, follow the below procedure. </p><p>Cut the vegetables like carrot, celery, etc. into small dice.</p><p>Before boiling the strained puree, heat 5gms of butter and saute the diced vegetables. Then, add the strained puree and follow the process as mentioned in the recipe. </p><p>Substitute water with vegetable stock or chicken stock to enhance the flavor of the soup. </p><p>I have garnished the soup with finely chopped spring onions but can also use coriander leaves which gives a lovely and fresh taste. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G9ir6IIT2FI/X337ZRdzYOI/AAAAAAAAMc4/3xN6ZI_lmFUwDtsn0yuyZAE38uyX1QuDACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-6781.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1392" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G9ir6IIT2FI/X337ZRdzYOI/AAAAAAAAMc4/3xN6ZI_lmFUwDtsn0yuyZAE38uyX1QuDACLcBGAsYHQ/w436-h640/IMG-6781.jpg" width="436" /></a></div><p>I hope you all loved this interesting soup and if you try this recipe, please feel free to share your feedback to priyasmenu@gmail.com or tag me at @priyas.menu on Instagram. </p><p><span style="color: #0b5394;">References:</span></p><p><span style="text-indent: -1cm;">Lang, A. (2020, March 19). What Is Millet? Nutrition, Benefits, and More. Retrieved October 15, 2020, from https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/what-is-millet</span> </p><p style="margin-left: 1cm; text-indent: -1cm;">Marakani, P. (2019, November 22). Millets: Types, Benefits and Recipes: Millets & Weight Loss. Retrieved October 15, 2020, from https://www.healthifyme.com/blog/millets-types-benefits-recipes-weight-loss/</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Priya Satheeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07663088128018108811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75410697846928823.post-45327493806137143772020-09-16T17:44:00.005-04:002020-09-20T14:55:12.507-04:00My Culinary Biography <p>Hi Friends...</p><p>I believe this post is going to be interesting as I am going to share more details about ME like who I am, what is my passion, why I chose the culinary field etc. Are you curious?? Then, let's jump in... </p><p>I am Rekha Priyadharshni Jeyachandran and known as Priya Satheesh / Priyasmenu in the blogging world. I was born in a "Temple of City" in South India and then brought up in Chennai, Tamilnadu. I did my undergrad in Engineering with a deep passion for cooking. As a kid, cooking always intrigued me and I used to make simple Roti, Ghee rice, and Fried diamond biscuits along with my brother and kids next door. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MqXZSr50jgI/X2KDfwoS6mI/AAAAAAAAMMY/8mbiRTQgKssReU1aRUuFoOxVLD_44V23QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5219.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1811" data-original-width="2048" height="507" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MqXZSr50jgI/X2KDfwoS6mI/AAAAAAAAMMY/8mbiRTQgKssReU1aRUuFoOxVLD_44V23QCLcBGAsYHQ/w574-h507/IMG_5219.jpeg" width="574" /></a></div><p>Coming from a conservative family, hotel management studies was a big NO and after a tug of war, Engineering happened. The twist of events happened to post my marriage with Satheesh who also shares the same passion with me. I started my blog in 2009 childishly to keep myself busy and to experiment with the rarely available Bell peppers, Zucchini, and flavored sausages. </p><p>The happiness of cooking forgets all my worries and boosts energy and confidence. When I am stressed or emotionally down, I just step into the kitchen and try out new recipes with different flavors and cuisine. Being a foodie and a blogger, I love experimenting with flavours which makes me busy all day thinking about the combination and flavors of ingredients. </p><p>I truly believe in the quote " Whatever happens, it happens for a reason". The childishly started blogging showed me a way to participate in cooking competitions, helped me to do a food product review, to become a recipe developer in a leading regional magazine back in hometown, to achieve my dream of publishing a book titled "50 Chutney Recipes" which is available as an ebook in Kindle. Blogging helped me to connect people around the world who share the same passion as me. And finally, all this food journey motivated me to follow my dream of becoming a chef. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5B_6gs8Lyi8/X2J6NFpmE2I/AAAAAAAAMLA/9eqDUXVxw90ZGTJuTUzGhlC_DDQX5L7ewCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_9970.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1187" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5B_6gs8Lyi8/X2J6NFpmE2I/AAAAAAAAMLA/9eqDUXVxw90ZGTJuTUzGhlC_DDQX5L7ewCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_9970.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Few recipes which got published in the book....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7dRH1cWUTsU/X2J6a1RQsvI/AAAAAAAAMLE/DUHNxnNwf8Yy9wQidbuLlvVWR0Mqm-bwQCLcBGAsYHQ/s960/28468347_931336783696497_2184376911403185684_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="273" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7dRH1cWUTsU/X2J6a1RQsvI/AAAAAAAAMLE/DUHNxnNwf8Yy9wQidbuLlvVWR0Mqm-bwQCLcBGAsYHQ/w273-h273/28468347_931336783696497_2184376911403185684_n.jpg" width="273" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Chicken Recipes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GYGvnDZ6tvg/X2J6x5DD_xI/AAAAAAAAMLY/Y1g2qsYhuLcEhOB754Qxjeg-YsjxtT7TACLcBGAsYHQ/s960/8399_950350451795130_5372635528526815635_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="264" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GYGvnDZ6tvg/X2J6x5DD_xI/AAAAAAAAMLY/Y1g2qsYhuLcEhOB754Qxjeg-YsjxtT7TACLcBGAsYHQ/w264-h264/8399_950350451795130_5372635528526815635_n.jpg" width="264" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Innovative Pizza Recipes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aekVknywGKs/X2J7CeVjWMI/AAAAAAAAMLg/RbNIhUlqtlgPY2sF6AWdKi7USocSs3ZvACLcBGAsYHQ/s960/38032746_1040598999436941_4582616610321203200_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="261" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aekVknywGKs/X2J7CeVjWMI/AAAAAAAAMLg/RbNIhUlqtlgPY2sF6AWdKi7USocSs3ZvACLcBGAsYHQ/w261-h261/38032746_1040598999436941_4582616610321203200_n.jpg" width="261" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kashmiri Recipes </div></div><p><i>I am sure you must be interested in knowing why I want to become a chef when there are multiple options in the food industry when I love food..... Here comes my answer :) </i></p><p>Becoming a chef is my childhood dream. I always dreamt to be in a kitchen, cooking something delicious, and serve to my loved ones. Though I knew that being a chef is not an easy job as we see in the cooking shows, I love to work in the kitchen and I want to see people enjoying my food. Cooking for others gives me immense happiness and self-satisfaction. The smile on their face while enjoying their food is what I want. </p><p>Though I had a dream of becoming a chef from childhood, I never worked in a real-time restaurant kitchen until I move to Canada. My first job in a Korean restaurant taught me that being physically strong is more important while working in the kitchen. Then when I moved to A&W, I learned to handle pressure during service hours. </p><p><i>My Philosophy of cooking...</i></p><p>Hmm... Well, I can say that uniqueness is my philosophy of cooking. I respect the originality of the recipe but since I love to experiment with the flavors, I love to include some uniqueness in my cooking which I believe indeed gives a different food experience to people. </p><p><i>My favorite quote... </i></p><p>When it comes to entertainment, I love watching culinary-related shows and movies. The one movie which inspired me a lot is "Julie & Julia", a movie about a chef Julia Child. I adore the way she loved food and cooking and her quotes were very simple and practical. Among all the quotes, I just love this quote which I can relate with me as I love food ;)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ufX8FNtKqzE/X2JqerbAtXI/AAAAAAAAMKs/xgyQR7pJYNMwgrUpWLdTdFk79qsKfqwiACLcBGAsYHQ/s1050/Quotation-Julia-Child-People-who-love-to-eat-are-always-the-best-people-51-17-69.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="1050" height="223" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ufX8FNtKqzE/X2JqerbAtXI/AAAAAAAAMKs/xgyQR7pJYNMwgrUpWLdTdFk79qsKfqwiACLcBGAsYHQ/w366-h223/Quotation-Julia-Child-People-who-love-to-eat-are-always-the-best-people-51-17-69.jpg" width="366" /></a></div><p>"People who love to eat are always the best people" - Julia Child </p><p style="margin-left: 1cm; text-indent: -1cm;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-small;">-, F., By, -, Flavia MedrutFlavia Medrut is a freelance writer, Medrut, F., & Flavia Medrut is a freelance writer. (2019, August 16). 18 Julia Child Quotes That Will Give You an Appetite for Life. Retrieved September 16, 2020, from https://www.goalcast.com/2019/02/20/julia-child-quotes/</span></p><p>There are many great culinary blogs that I have been following till now. Each blog has its own style of presentation and recipes. I have mentioned a few blog links below which I frequently visit to have a look at their recipes, to learn about food, food photography, and their food culture. </p><p><a href="https://www.africanbites.com/">https://www.africanbites.com/</a></p><p><a href="https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/">https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/</a></p><p><a href="https://pinchofyum.com/">https://pinchofyum.com/</a></p><p>If you love baking, then sallybakingaddiction is the best webpage to visit and learn more about baking. The recipes are easy to understand with a detailed explanation. And of course, there are loads of mouthwatering baking goodies :) </p><p>I hope you all enjoyed my today's post. Take a time to view my recipes and send me your feedback. You can reach me at priyasmenu@gmail.com or Instagram page - @priyas.menu </p><p>Few of my culinary creations... </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KcOd4KclQSM/X2J9iY0SYCI/AAAAAAAAMLw/W3M0Sur3AsAhXe-o1nZwNw1sJ5CRewU_QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-5060.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KcOd4KclQSM/X2J9iY0SYCI/AAAAAAAAMLw/W3M0Sur3AsAhXe-o1nZwNw1sJ5CRewU_QCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/IMG-5060.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YkralNECJXs/X2J9orBs2tI/AAAAAAAAML0/Vrob5lWX87QpWNChLikCO3WKJUHbpUsiQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-5059.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" height="653" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YkralNECJXs/X2J9orBs2tI/AAAAAAAAML0/Vrob5lWX87QpWNChLikCO3WKJUHbpUsiQCLcBGAsYHQ/w434-h653/IMG-5059.JPG" width="434" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WDg9FzWbZ7w/X2J9ruQkRbI/AAAAAAAAML4/i8lYLfBYPxQ0ORfxqUDkBLFtCKCYWYn4ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-5061.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" height="650" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WDg9FzWbZ7w/X2J9ruQkRbI/AAAAAAAAML4/i8lYLfBYPxQ0ORfxqUDkBLFtCKCYWYn4ACLcBGAsYHQ/w432-h650/IMG-5061.JPG" width="432" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m093qYPHqBk/X2J-xuo60DI/AAAAAAAAMME/LAJG6DZpJoM8V_yRZZe2DlLb17tVEilSQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-4421.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" height="662" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m093qYPHqBk/X2J-xuo60DI/AAAAAAAAMME/LAJG6DZpJoM8V_yRZZe2DlLb17tVEilSQCLcBGAsYHQ/w440-h662/IMG-4421.JPG" width="440" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9XfLQzx3ALY/X2J-0SVUtUI/AAAAAAAAMMI/EHMdA_GGBgkcuwClfWmwoySUaEmI-icdgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-4423.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" height="674" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9XfLQzx3ALY/X2J-0SVUtUI/AAAAAAAAMMI/EHMdA_GGBgkcuwClfWmwoySUaEmI-icdgCLcBGAsYHQ/w449-h674/IMG-4423.JPG" width="449" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Priya Satheeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07663088128018108811noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75410697846928823.post-2282787346218770942020-08-31T17:41:00.005-04:002020-08-31T17:42:56.670-04:00Chicken Mole / Mexican Cuisine <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P8OKH8fTQZg/X0rGvXqUx1I/AAAAAAAAMGg/gQiHN1JFfqQiHJaTHusBX6zcOykm0NrNwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2036/IMG_5080.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2036" data-original-width="1575" height="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P8OKH8fTQZg/X0rGvXqUx1I/AAAAAAAAMGg/gQiHN1JFfqQiHJaTHusBX6zcOykm0NrNwCLcBGAsYHQ/w619-h800/IMG_5080.jpeg" width="619" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><i>Chicken Mole is a delicious and deeply flavoured Mexican dish which is prepared using a variety of spices with an addition of chocolate. </i></p><p>Yes! you heard it right, this chicken dish has chocolate in it. The addition of chocolate gives a mild sweet and mild bitter taste and also, in addition, gives a rich texture to the dish. Mole is a traditional marinade and sauce originally used in Mexican cuisine. The sauce is prepared using a mix of spices like cinnamon, cloves, fennel, cumin etc along with the garlic, onion and tomatoes with the addition of melted chocolate. This combination gives a unique flavour to the dish and also, pairs perfectly with the grilled or baked chicken. Instead of serving chicken aside, the chicken pieces can also sautéed first and then cooked along with the gravy. In this way, the chicken absorbs all the flavour from the gravy and gives a delicious taste. Though the dish looks and sounds complicated, it is quite easy to prepare. </p><p>This is one of the dish which I wanted to try for long time but I was very sceptical because of the addition of chocolate along with the chicken. Finally, got a chance to try this dish and to my surprise, everyone at my home loved it including my kiddo. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bd60BoqylGg/X0rG1CYk3uI/AAAAAAAAMGk/hs2AXoRIHUQ9lRGwkpP5Pj6cnxOLafwGQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5078.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bd60BoqylGg/X0rG1CYk3uI/AAAAAAAAMGk/hs2AXoRIHUQ9lRGwkpP5Pj6cnxOLafwGQCLcBGAsYHQ/w600-h800/IMG_5078.jpeg" width="600" /></a></div><br /><p>This chicken mole can be served with a plain steamed rice or brown rice or Mexican rice. Apart from serving with rice, we can also include shredded chicken to the gravy and serve it as tacos. </p><p>Looking for more chicken recipes ? Then, try these....</p><p><a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2018/11/thai-basil-chicken-stir-fry.html">Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry </a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eWjdpKyV-Lc/X01tKzMxzEI/AAAAAAAAMHM/aLd14moQe4kudqo7svH6Ih4XCIkLCRb7ACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_8673-001.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="218" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eWjdpKyV-Lc/X01tKzMxzEI/AAAAAAAAMHM/aLd14moQe4kudqo7svH6Ih4XCIkLCRb7ACLcBGAsYHQ/w328-h218/IMG_8673-001.JPG" width="328" /></a></div><p><a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2017/10/creamy-butter-chicken-using-macadamia.html" target="_blank">Creamy Butter Chicken using Macadamia nuts </a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Go2N8c_FyCU/X01tQ8IvTXI/AAAAAAAAMHQ/kJ4lKt6kqVM-Cht6IKpBKhInwniDTFvtQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_8802.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="439" height="410" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Go2N8c_FyCU/X01tQ8IvTXI/AAAAAAAAMHQ/kJ4lKt6kqVM-Cht6IKpBKhInwniDTFvtQCLcBGAsYHQ/w281-h410/IMG_8802.JPG" width="281" /></a></div><p><a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2017/08/chicken-walnut-spinach-gravy.html" target="_blank">Chicken & Walnut in Spinach gravy </a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Puf-F49Uss/X01tV_Bm6XI/AAAAAAAAMHU/F5LmC5gmkEY57dmtBe0Ad3F7BOcVt766wCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/IMG_6300.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="536" data-original-width="800" height="219" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Puf-F49Uss/X01tV_Bm6XI/AAAAAAAAMHU/F5LmC5gmkEY57dmtBe0Ad3F7BOcVt766wCLcBGAsYHQ/w328-h219/IMG_6300.JPG" width="328" /></a></div><p><a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2016/11/vetrillai-kozhi-soup-betel-leaves.html">Chicken & Betel Leaves Soup </a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s9pxNdCTVC4/X01taqmX6BI/AAAAAAAAMHc/-zlhIV9kt2k1wXak6MS_wExYRnFaZ56ggCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/IMG_8082.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="536" data-original-width="800" height="219" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s9pxNdCTVC4/X01taqmX6BI/AAAAAAAAMHc/-zlhIV9kt2k1wXak6MS_wExYRnFaZ56ggCLcBGAsYHQ/w328-h219/IMG_8082.JPG" width="328" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KE2KJyB5cUw/X0rHGJYz6hI/AAAAAAAAMG4/hgfYKVJc1OMaa2UGNY9CpSRw_qoPZ9UdACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5075.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KE2KJyB5cUw/X0rHGJYz6hI/AAAAAAAAMG4/hgfYKVJc1OMaa2UGNY9CpSRw_qoPZ9UdACLcBGAsYHQ/w600-h800/IMG_5075.jpeg" width="600" /></a></div><p>About the event... </p><p>Sending this Mexican delicacy to an event "Shhh Cooking secretly challenge" which is happening every month among food bloggers with an interesting theme. This group is managed by an amazing blogger Mayuri di who blogs at <a href="https://mayuris-jikoni.com/2019/12/09/maharage-ya-nazi-kidney-beans-in-coconut-milk/" target="_blank">Mayuri's Jikoni</a>. Every month, one of the blogger will get a chance to select the theme and followed by bloggers getting paired with each other. Sounds Interesting right ! Likewise, for the month of August, the theme of chocolate was suggested by Mayuri di. She is a wonderful, dedicated blogger and her blog page has loads of amazing recipes in all categories like <a href="https://mayuris-jikoni.com/gujarati-khana/" target="_blank">Gujarati Khana</a>, <a href="https://mayuris-jikoni.com/kenyan-cuisine/" target="_blank">Kenyan Cuisine</a>, <a href="https://mayuris-jikoni.com/category/gluten-free/" target="_blank">Gluten free</a>, <a href="https://mayuris-jikoni.com/category/ekadashi/" target="_blank">Fasting recipes</a> etc. Especially I liked her <a href="https://mayuris-jikoni.com/2020/06/29/beetroot-blueberry-pops/">Beetroot blueberry pops</a>, <a href="https://mayuris-jikoni.com/2019/12/09/maharage-ya-nazi-kidney-beans-in-coconut-milk/" target="_blank">Maharage Ya Nazi</a>, <a href="https://mayuris-jikoni.com/2018/07/10/pan-de-yuca-yuca-breadbreadbakers/" target="_blank">Pan de Yuca</a> and <a href="https://mayuris-jikoni.com/2019/06/24/kansar-patel-style/" target="_blank">Kansar</a>. Head to her page for more interesting recipes. </p><p>For this month, I was paired with a lovely blogger Pavani Gunikuntla who blogs at <a href="https://www.pavaniskitchen.com/2020/07/vanilla-panna-cotta-recipe.html" target="_blank">Pavanis Kitchen</a>. She page is loaded with many mouthwatering recipes like <a href="https://www.pavaniskitchen.com/2020/03/easy-rasgulla-recipe-how-to-make-rasgulla.html" target="_blank">Rasagulla</a>, <a href="https://www.pavaniskitchen.com/2019/02/tawa-chicken-tikka-recipe-chicken-tikka-without-oven.html" target="_blank">Tawa chicken tikka</a>, <a href="https://www.pavaniskitchen.com/2020/06/nutella-brownies-recipe.html" target="_blank">Nutella brownies </a>which is made using 3 ingredients, <a href="https://www.pavaniskitchen.com/2019/03/instant-malpua-recipe-with-condensed-milk.html" target="_blank">Instant Malpua using condensed milk</a> etc. And also, I just loved her food pictures which is so tempting and appetizing. For more delicious recipes, do visit her page. Coming to the secret ingredients, Pavani gave me Cinnamon and Fennel seeds as my secret ingredients. So, I have used those ingredients along with the chocolate and prepared this delicious Mexican dish. Likewise, I gave Eno and milk as secret ingredients and using those, she prepared a delicious biscuit cake. Click HERE to get a detailed recipe of her cake. </p><p>Here comes the recipe for the Chicken Mole... </p><p>Recipe adapted from <a href="https://www.vahrehvah.com/chocolate-chicken-mole">vahrevah</a>. </p><p><b><span style="color: red;">Ingredients :</span></b></p><p><b><span style="color: red;">For paste :</span></b></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">2 Tbsp Oil </span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">1 Tbsp Coriander seeds </span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">1 Tsp Jeera / Cumin seeds </span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">3 Cloves </span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">1 inch Cinnamon stick </span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">1 Tsp Saunf / Fennel seeds </span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">6 Almonds </span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">8-10 Raisins </span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">1/2 Tsp Dried Oregano</span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">3 Garlic pods, chopped </span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">1 Big Onion, Finely chopped </span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">6 Medium sized tomatoes, chopped</span></p><p><b><span style="color: red;">For Gravy :</span></b></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">2 Tbsp Oil </span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">2 Tbsp red chilli paste </span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">1 Cup Chicken stock or water </span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">1/2 Cup Melted Chocolate </span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Salt to taste </span></p><p><b><span style="color: red;">For Air fried Chicken :</span></b></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">3 Chicken breast </span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">2 Tsp red chilli powder </span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">1/2 Tsp Turmeric powder </span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Salt to taste </span></p><p><b><span style="color: red;">Method :</span></b></p><p>Heat pan and add coriander seeds followed by cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, cloves, fennel seeds, almonds, oregano and raisins. </p><p>Dry roast all the ingredients and add garlic pods followed by the chopped onion. </p><p>Add oil followed by the chopped tomatoes and saute well.</p><p>Cook until the tomatoes turns soft and mushy. </p><p>Once done, remove from the flame, cool the ingredients and grind into smooth paste. Keep aside. </p><p>Now heat oil in a pan and add the ground paste followed by red chilli paste. </p><p>Cook it until the gravy starts bubbling. </p><p>Now add salt followed by the melted chocolate and cook it again for 5 - 7 minutes. </p><p>Remove from the flame and keep aside. Mole is ready. </p><p>To air fry the chicken, marinate the chicken breast using red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt for 30 minutes. </p><p>Then air fry them for 20 - 30 minutes in batches. Flip the chicken for every 15 minutes. </p><p><b><span style="color: red;">Plating :</span></b></p><p>Serve the steamed rice on the plate, place the air fried chicken and pour the mole on it. </p><p>Serve with lemon wedges and coriander leaves.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I9wNMFekqT0/X0rG5myhIxI/AAAAAAAAMGo/jRapLG0osHYMf0jP9QJkaGveEGXb2SsygCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5079.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I9wNMFekqT0/X0rG5myhIxI/AAAAAAAAMGo/jRapLG0osHYMf0jP9QJkaGveEGXb2SsygCLcBGAsYHQ/w600-h800/IMG_5079.jpeg" width="600" /></a></div><p><b><span style="color: red;">Serving Options :</span></b></p><p>Serve with grilled or air fried chicken and rice. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vQAGL0DqP6k/X0rG-pYAfpI/AAAAAAAAMGs/BWc8ykZNgnQ4a7qoPflQEvE9d6_QEnUbQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2008/IMG_5088.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2008" data-original-width="1575" height="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vQAGL0DqP6k/X0rG-pYAfpI/AAAAAAAAMGs/BWc8ykZNgnQ4a7qoPflQEvE9d6_QEnUbQCLcBGAsYHQ/w628-h800/IMG_5088.jpeg" width="628" /></a></div><br /><p>For more chicken recipes, Click <a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/search/label/Chicken" target="_blank">HERE</a>! </p><p>If you try this recipe, please don't forget to share with me :) Do send me your feedback to priyasmenu@gmail.com or tag me @priyas.menu on instagram. </p>Priya Satheeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07663088128018108811noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75410697846928823.post-9603489720953178492020-07-30T14:31:00.001-04:002020-08-17T13:21:11.508-04:00Instant Rava Idli <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NXgtLOU3LUg/XyL5fY5vARI/AAAAAAAAL_Y/aCOnd9hyVxkDId8x568TKIN4y7BNGKFUwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/APC-0332.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Instant Rava Idli" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="976" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NXgtLOU3LUg/XyL5fY5vARI/AAAAAAAAL_Y/aCOnd9hyVxkDId8x568TKIN4y7BNGKFUwCLcBGAsYHQ/w733-h976/APC-0332.jpg" width="733" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><i><font size="5">Instant Rava Idli is an easy, tasty and healthy South Indian breakfast using Rava / Semolina and Yogurt!</font></i></div><div><br /></div><div>Rava Idli is a wonderful keeper recipe for me when I run out of batter or when my family gets sudden craving for Idli. Rava idli does not requires fermentation so it is easy to prepare and goes well with coconut chutney or peanut chutney and <a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2018/12/madras-ratna-cafe-sambhar.html" target="_blank">sambhar</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div>If you love instant idlis, then don't forget to check out the following recipes too... </div><div><br /></div><div> <a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2016/02/bansi-rava-idly-diet-friendly-recipe-85.html" target="_blank">Bansi Rava Idli</a> </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ETiE4KDYzOs/XyMFHF9-U0I/AAAAAAAAMAE/s_aHNqBrvzEZRBfA_Hxx520KfBghY1_iQCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/IMG_4512.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="535" data-original-width="800" height="214" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ETiE4KDYzOs/XyMFHF9-U0I/AAAAAAAAMAE/s_aHNqBrvzEZRBfA_Hxx520KfBghY1_iQCLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h214/IMG_4512.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div> <a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2016/02/mixed-dal-idly-diet-friendly-recipe-86.html" target="_blank">Mixed Dal Idli </a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HNrrooWwtVk/XyMFMFjKEvI/AAAAAAAAMAI/EzMZist77FsZ-6-WLgdzOGeQ3vE4HA-2QCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/IMG_4538.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="536" data-original-width="800" height="214" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HNrrooWwtVk/XyMFMFjKEvI/AAAAAAAAMAI/EzMZist77FsZ-6-WLgdzOGeQ3vE4HA-2QCLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h214/IMG_4538.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><i>Ingredients used in this recipe...<font size="5"> </font></i></div><div><br /></div><div>Rava which is also known as semolina is used in this recipe. You can also use Bansi rava than the regular ones to make it more healthy. </div><div>Yogurt - I have used regular yogurt / curd in this recipe. </div><div>Veggies - Green chillies, ginger and green peas are the veggies included in this recipe. The same recipe can be made more nutritious by including grated carrots, spinach or dill leaves, sweet corn kernels etc.. </div><div>Seasoning - Apart from mustard, cumin, curry leaves and hing, I have included chana dal and groundnuts in this recipes which gives a lovely crunch in each and every bite. So, include more if you like it. Cashews can also be added. </div><div>Eno - Eno along with the yogurt makes the idli soft and spongy. Always make sure to add eno only after the water boils in the steamer. The idlis should be ready to go for steaming once the eno gets mixed in the batter. Baking soda will also work great instead of eno. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gMjlVfZZFUk/XyL5lmdEljI/AAAAAAAAL_c/XLOs1hD5AjImLp3zjMvAQPnB7IizmkavwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/APC-0336.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Instant Rava Idli" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="976" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gMjlVfZZFUk/XyL5lmdEljI/AAAAAAAAL_c/XLOs1hD5AjImLp3zjMvAQPnB7IizmkavwCLcBGAsYHQ/w733-h976/APC-0336.jpg" width="733" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><i>About the event...</i><div><i><br /></i><div>Prepared this instant rava idli for an event Shhhhh Cooking Secretly Challenge which is happening every month among food bloggers with an interesting theme. This group is managed by Mayuri di who blogs at <a href="https://mayuris-jikoni.com/2020/07/27/ragi-dosa/?fbclid=IwAR06hr-TkLLW6Taz-rWh7pSOfgwAq9hAt3I1g0IuV_0izzXPPV96JCReVe0">Mayuris Jikoni</a>. Every month, one of the blogger will get a chance to suggest a theme and followed by bloggers getting paired with each other. Likewise, for this month the theme of steamed food was suggested by Anu Kollon who blogs at <a href="entethattukada.blogspot.com">Entethattukada</a>. When I visited her page, I was impressed by the varieties of pickle recipes on her webpage like <a href="https://entethattukada.blogspot.com/2015/06/dates-pickle.html" target="_blank">Dates Pickle</a> , <a href="https://entethattukada.blogspot.com/2014/09/mango-pickle-manga-achaar.html" target="_blank">Manga Achar</a> etc. Apart from that, there are many more interesting recipes like <a href="https://entethattukada.blogspot.com/2012/12/kallumakkaya-fry.html" target="_blank">Kallumakkaya Fry</a>, <a href="https://entethattukada.blogspot.com/2018/10/banana-walnut-muffins.html" target="_blank">Banana Walnut Muffins</a> etc. Don't forget to check it out! </div><div><br /></div><div>Coming to my partner of this month challenge, I was paired with Aruna Saraschandra who blogs in the name of <a href="Vasuvegkitchen.blogpost.com">Vasuvegkitchen</a>. She is a wonderful blogger and her webpage has many interesting recipes like <a href="https://vasusvegkitchen.blogspot.com/2020/01/baingan-ki-lonje-uttar-pradesh-famous.html" target="_blank">Baingan Ki Lonje</a> ( Uttarpradesh famous Brinjal Curry ), <a href="https://vasusvegkitchen.blogspot.com/2019/12/omapodi-karapusa-sev-how-to-prepare.html" target="_blank">Omapodi</a>, <a href="https://vasusvegkitchen.blogspot.com/2019/11/carrot-corn-soup-how-to-prepare-carrot.html" target="_blank">Carrot & Corn Soup</a>, <a href="https://vasusvegkitchen.blogspot.com/2020/07/karnataka-style-puliyogare-temple.html?fbclid=IwAR2HWXQeloxySfpnDJweoJCXQDi5PN6c-1cX6nvQwWjmSHmev81oB8Xb7TU" target="_blank">Karnataka Style Puliyogare</a>, <a href="https://vasusvegkitchen.blogspot.com/2019/05/besan-ladoo-how-to-prepare-besan-ladoo.html" target="_blank">Besan Ladoo</a> etc. For the challenge, she gave me green chillies and ginger as my secret ingredients and in-turn, I gave her red chilli and coconut as her ingredients. She prepared a delicious Kara Amini Kozhukattai. Check out her page for the detailed recipe.. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PL82VqiGJUk/XyMODnPKIGI/AAAAAAAAMAU/9sIZgHn728gciP1j0goKmt2-Zy_9zIn4ACLcBGAsYHQ/s940/103794622_10156942327952163_4224860785732590221_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PL82VqiGJUk/XyMODnPKIGI/AAAAAAAAMAU/9sIZgHn728gciP1j0goKmt2-Zy_9zIn4ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/103794622_10156942327952163_4224860785732590221_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HEv1r5Q2KdU/XyL58xwMTUI/AAAAAAAAL_w/-DaeKl1eBd0kc8EJHAsP71rfQw7jXBS2gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/APC-0341.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Instant rava Idli" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="976" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HEv1r5Q2KdU/XyL58xwMTUI/AAAAAAAAL_w/-DaeKl1eBd0kc8EJHAsP71rfQw7jXBS2gCLcBGAsYHQ/w733-h976/APC-0341.jpg" width="733" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b><font color="#ff0000">Ingredients :</font></b></div><div><br /></div><div><font color="#2b00fe">2 Tbsp Oil </font></div><div><font color="#2b00fe">1 Tsp Mustard seeds</font></div><div><font color="#2b00fe">1 Tsp Cumin seeds </font></div><div><font color="#2b00fe">2 Tbsp Chana dal </font></div><div><font color="#2b00fe">1 Tbsp Groundnut, roasted and peeled</font></div><div><font color="#2b00fe">2 Sprigs of Curry leaves</font></div><div><font color="#2b00fe">A pinch of Hing </font></div><div><font color="#2b00fe">1 Finely chopped green chillies</font></div><div><font color="#2b00fe">1 Tbsp Finely chopped ginger </font></div><div><font color="#2b00fe">1/4 Cup Green peas </font></div><div><font color="#2b00fe">1 Cup Rava </font></div><div><font color="#2b00fe">1/2 Cup Curd / Yogurt </font></div><div><font color="#2b00fe">Salt to taste </font></div><div><font color="#2b00fe">Water as required </font></div><div><font color="#2b00fe">1/2 Tsp Eno / Fruit salt </font></div><div><br /></div><div><b><font color="#ff0000">Method :</font></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. </div><div><br /></div><div>Once it starts spluttering, add cumin seeds followed by chana dal, groundnut, hing and curry leaves. </div><div><br /></div><div>Fry and add green chillies followed by ginger and green peas. </div><div><br /></div><div>Now add rava and roast it for a minute. </div><div><br /></div><div>Remove from the flame and cool the mixture. </div><div><br /></div><div>Add the measured curd to the rava mixture and mix well. </div><div><br /></div><div>Add about 1/2 cup of water along with the required quantity of salt. </div><div><br /></div><div>Mix well and keep aside for 10 - 15 minutes. </div><div><br /></div><div>Meanwhile, heat water in a steamer pan and set ready to prepare idli.</div><div><br /></div><div>Now add 1/4 - 1/2 cup of water to get the idli batter consistency. </div><div><br /></div><div>Add the measured quantity of eno and mix well. </div><div><br /></div><div>Brush oil on the idly plates and pour one ladle of batter on each section. </div><div><br /></div><div>Steam it for 7 - 8 minutes and remove from the flame.</div><div><br /></div><div>Serve hot. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r9UiCZaj6b8/XyL5ucZwzaI/AAAAAAAAL_g/cKBvRYZiYX0TVqRg0TQ2SxoWZAm2g7aLQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/APC-0337.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Instant Rava Idli" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="976" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r9UiCZaj6b8/XyL5ucZwzaI/AAAAAAAAL_g/cKBvRYZiYX0TVqRg0TQ2SxoWZAm2g7aLQCLcBGAsYHQ/w733-h976/APC-0337.jpg" width="733" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b><font color="#ff0000">Serving Options :</font></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Serve with chutney and sambhar. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gva-cMiA6X8/XyL52RTG1oI/AAAAAAAAL_s/EPL1rfIRZSEiCwG6uCSZdkEQ73A_hWXLQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/APC-0333.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Instant Rava Idli" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="976" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gva-cMiA6X8/XyL52RTG1oI/AAAAAAAAL_s/EPL1rfIRZSEiCwG6uCSZdkEQ73A_hWXLQCLcBGAsYHQ/w733-h976/APC-0333.jpg" width="733" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Few chutney recipes which goes well with these idlis....</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2011/06/peanut-chutney.html" target="_blank">Peanut chutney </a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2016/03/tomato-phudina-chutney-tomato-mint.html" target="_blank">Pudina Tomato Chutney </a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2015/12/roasted-gram-chutney-potukadalai.html" target="_blank">Roasted gram Chutney / Potukadalai Chutney </a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2016/04/onion-ginger-chutney.html" target="_blank">Onion - Ginger Chutney </a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2015/08/tomato-garlic-chutney-3-ingredients.html">Tomato - Garlic Chutney </a></div><div><br /></div><div>Click <a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/p/100chutneys.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> for more chutney recipes. </div><div><br /></div><div>If you like this idli, do try and send me the feedback to <i>priyasmenu@gmail.com</i> or tag me @priyas.menu on instagram. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div>Priya Satheeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07663088128018108811noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75410697846928823.post-55658766411354995642020-07-22T08:48:00.003-04:002020-07-22T08:52:15.355-04:00Tuna, Apple, Green peas and Hummus Sandwich / Healthy Sandwich <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xQr5zJi0_bA/Xxgt80kDsFI/AAAAAAAAL90/N2mwdMpx6lAku6mrakFCVTLx0Hi1rw-2wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/58FCE937-F681-443E-B05E-9287A8900079.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="976" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xQr5zJi0_bA/Xxgt80kDsFI/AAAAAAAAL90/N2mwdMpx6lAku6mrakFCVTLx0Hi1rw-2wCLcBGAsYHQ/w733-h976/58FCE937-F681-443E-B05E-9287A8900079.jpeg" width="733" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><font face="verdana">This is a delicious and nutritious sandwich prepared using Tuna,Apple, Green peas, Lettuce, Hummus and Bread.</font></div><div><br /></div><div>Sandwich is such a versatile recipe where food such as vegetable, meat, seafood or cheese are stuffed in-between two bread slices. Personally, I love my sandwich with lots of veggies along with any type of meat or egg. Today's recipe is a delicious healthy sandwich in which I have included veggie, fruit and seafood. A glass of fresh juice and this healthy sandwich makes a balanced meal to start a wonderful day. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g5ItjbIgkqI/Xxgu22HbzzI/AAAAAAAAL-Y/tTGbeq_i1jkSA0pQs1ELdSfKE7hbcEwCgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/A6B90FEA-E0D3-4762-8DB5-FF64852C5FDC.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1499" height="976" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g5ItjbIgkqI/Xxgu22HbzzI/AAAAAAAAL-Y/tTGbeq_i1jkSA0pQs1ELdSfKE7hbcEwCgCLcBGAsYHQ/w716-h976/A6B90FEA-E0D3-4762-8DB5-FF64852C5FDC.jpeg" width="716" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><font face="verdana">Ingredients used for this recipe :</font></div><div><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><div>Tuna is usually canned in edible oil, in brine or water and in this recipe, I have used Tuna which is canned in water. The addition of green peas made the sandwich nutritious and the sweet and sour taste from the red apple gave a lovely flavour to the sandwich. The quantity of hummus is purely one's choice. The addition of more hummus gives a delicious creamy texture so adjust according to the preference. Preparing hummus is quite easy and all you need are chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, Tahini, cumin and salt. I will be posting hummus recipe soon. Alternatively, you can use store bought hummus which is widely available in supermarkets with lots of flavours. There is no specific measurement for lettuce leaves so use it accordingly. I love adding extra lettuces to my sandwich :) And the final ingredient is bread, I have used brown bread which can also be substituted with any type of breads. I did not include salt and pepper in this sandwich but you can add according to your taste bud. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iajN72kH6e4/XxguMK3rD9I/AAAAAAAAL94/gWVP0C4DSxcsIFt4tIVlJvXVwD5umXjuQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/ED83F8FA-BA8F-40D0-8AA5-EB3AC9C733F9.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="586" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iajN72kH6e4/XxguMK3rD9I/AAAAAAAAL94/gWVP0C4DSxcsIFt4tIVlJvXVwD5umXjuQCLcBGAsYHQ/w781-h586/ED83F8FA-BA8F-40D0-8AA5-EB3AC9C733F9.jpeg" width="781" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>OH YES! You can do variations..... </div><div><br /></div><div>Many variations can be done to this simple healthy sandwich by including more veggies like grated carrots, boiled potatoes, cherry tomatoes, avocado and herbs like parsley, chives, etc. To make it flavoursome, spread mint chutney on the toast and then place lettuce leaves. </div><div>Don't like seafood ? Then, just replace tuna with chicken. Trust me, it will be equally delicious. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9U4HFJopE0o/XxguYhkFsGI/AAAAAAAAL-E/XBOPpW7aGUAkNLldrEX6Ev7nfv8WQSz7ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/3BEB0C46-542D-46A2-B86A-A28A07096ECA.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="976" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9U4HFJopE0o/XxguYhkFsGI/AAAAAAAAL-E/XBOPpW7aGUAkNLldrEX6Ev7nfv8WQSz7ACLcBGAsYHQ/w733-h976/3BEB0C46-542D-46A2-B86A-A28A07096ECA.jpeg" width="733" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b><font color="#ff0000">Ingredients :</font></b></div><div><br /></div><div><font color="#2b00fe">1 Canned Tuna </font></div><div><font color="#2b00fe">1 Apple, Medium sized </font></div><div><font color="#2b00fe">1/4 Cup Green peas, cooked </font></div><div><font color="#2b00fe">1/4 Cup Hummus </font></div><div><font color="#2b00fe">Fresh Lettuce leaves </font></div><div><font color="#2b00fe">4 Brown bread slices, Toasted</font></div><div><br /></div><div><b><font color="#ff0000">Method :</font></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Drain liquid from the canned tuna and transfer it to a bowl.</div><div><br /></div><div>Add chopped apple followed by cooked green peas and hummus. Mix well. </div><div><br /></div><div>Take one toasted bread slice, place the fresh lettuce leaves and evenly spread the prepared tuna mixture. </div><div><br /></div><div>Cover it with another slice of toasted bread and serve. </div><div><br /></div><div>Repeat the same for the remaining slices. </div><div><br /></div><div><b><font color="#ff0000">Serving Options :</font></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Serve with fresh juice. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jzQd_eifii8/XxguRzve_MI/AAAAAAAAL-A/_xPjTPr0C2oAxnlwVxreYvc-KVwLAC_rgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/460C33DE-3838-4B28-99A4-DB3152FF58A5.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="976" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jzQd_eifii8/XxguRzve_MI/AAAAAAAAL-A/_xPjTPr0C2oAxnlwVxreYvc-KVwLAC_rgCLcBGAsYHQ/w733-h976/460C33DE-3838-4B28-99A4-DB3152FF58A5.jpeg" width="733" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Looking for more sandwich recipes ? 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It's made with lettuce, apple, chickpeas, purple cabbage, coloured baby carrots, Thai red chilli, chives, cherry tomatoes and tossed with a flavourful dressing using mayo, curd, mustard sauce and maple syrup. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oLxv0Rappww/Xvv5izfmMRI/AAAAAAAAL4U/1V-AYE5fv2Mbc3s2Ec7ohZ6tLIealh0hQCK4BGAsYHg/s2059/APC-0137-hdr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2059" data-original-width="1606" height="781" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oLxv0Rappww/Xvv5izfmMRI/AAAAAAAAL4U/1V-AYE5fv2Mbc3s2Ec7ohZ6tLIealh0hQCK4BGAsYHg/w611-h781/APC-0137-hdr.jpg" width="611" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Salad is one of the healthiest and easiest choice of food when it comes to lunch, parties or dinner. Salad can be made either simple or exotic based on the ingredients and dressing. Personally, I love salad and can survive with that ;) Since my salad is loaded with veggies and a fruit, it can be served as a meal. A bowl of this salad and a glass of fresh juice was my meal when I prepared this nutritious salad. The creamy dressing with the mild sweetness from maple syrup is the highlight of the salad which made my family to fall for this salad including my little kiddo who hates salad. What else do I need than this as a mother :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Have a look on few interesting salad recipes which I have shared on my page.. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2019/04/chickpeas-avocado-salad-sandwich.html" target="_blank">Chickpeas & Avocado salad</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2017/05/apple-tomato-salad-using-chickpeas.html" target="_blank">Apple & tomato salad using chickpeas dressing</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2016/06/cucumber-pine-nuts-salad.html" target="_blank">Cucumber & Pinenuts salad </a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2015/12/radish-carrot-salad-diet-friendly.html" target="_blank">Radish & Carrot salad </a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2016/01/sprouts-zucchini-salad-diet-friendly.html" target="_blank">Sprouts & Zucchini Salad </a></div><div><br /></div><div>Sending this salad recipe to a blogger event Shhh secretly cooking challenge which is happening every month among few fellow bloggers. Summer salad is the theme for this month and it was suggested by Kalyani Sri. And also, she is my partner for this month challenge :) </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AjSVcCqfVYQ/Xvv5pl6Hb8I/AAAAAAAAL4g/JYnP1xgK4c4qoWU7BpKI1q8vn6E4jqnBwCK4BGAsYHg/s1280/101411086_10222747821461177_3759452936535539712_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AjSVcCqfVYQ/Xvv5pl6Hb8I/AAAAAAAAL4g/JYnP1xgK4c4qoWU7BpKI1q8vn6E4jqnBwCK4BGAsYHg/s320/101411086_10222747821461177_3759452936535539712_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Kalyani Sri is a wonderful blogger who owns a page in the name of <a href="https://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com" target="_blank">Sizzling Tastebuds</a>. Her page has loads of delicious recipes in all categories like <a href="https://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com/search/label/Diabetic%20food" target="_blank">Diabetic foods</a>, <a href="https://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com/search/label/Party%20ideas" target="_blank">party recipes</a>, <a href="https://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com/search/label/Eggless%20Baking" target="_blank">eggless baking</a>, <a href="https://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com/search/label/Proteinicious" target="_blank">Protein rich recipes</a>, <a href="https://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com/search/label/Sugarfree%20recipes" target="_blank">sugar free recipes</a> and many more.. Especially I liked her <a href="https://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com/2017/03/vegan-chilli-chocolate-mousse-easy.html" target="_blank">Vegan chilli chocolate mousse </a>, <a href="https://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com/2019/04/sugarfree-apple-raisin-muffins-eggless.html" target="_blank">Sugar free apple raisin muffins</a> and <a href="https://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com/2020/02/kidney-bean-sesame-seed-dip-rajma-til.html" target="_blank">Kidney bean - Sesame seed dip.</a> For more recipes, head to her page. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rpE7tBaW63M/Xvv5ttDmQ2I/AAAAAAAAL4s/TVqaMTii2IUymonxzWtB6BYTNQquY3DRACK4BGAsYHg/s940/103794622_10156942327952163_4224860785732590221_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="268" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rpE7tBaW63M/Xvv5ttDmQ2I/AAAAAAAAL4s/TVqaMTii2IUymonxzWtB6BYTNQquY3DRACK4BGAsYHg/w320-h268/103794622_10156942327952163_4224860785732590221_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Coming to the secret ingredients, I was given Apple and chives by her and I suggested barley & Lemon juice for her. Using those ingredients, she prepared a healthy and an interesting salad "<a href="https://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com/2020/06/warm-barley-summer-salad-with-kiwi-and.html" target="_blank">Warm Barley summer salad with kiwi and roasted peppers</a>". </div><div><br /></div><div>This Apple and chickpeas salad can be served warm or cold. Variations can be done to this recipe by including more veggies and fruits like pears, grapes etc. The addition of maple syrup to the dressing gives a mild and delicious taste to the salad. Chives can also be substituted with spring onions if it is not available. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hZbp1e74q7U/Xvv6C0rAbbI/AAAAAAAAL5U/X2lMqs8fUwE5z2IAW6xgNEw8ncHvr7llQCK4BGAsYHg/s2100/APC-0134-hdr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2100" data-original-width="1575" height="781" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hZbp1e74q7U/Xvv6C0rAbbI/AAAAAAAAL5U/X2lMqs8fUwE5z2IAW6xgNEw8ncHvr7llQCK4BGAsYHg/w586-h781/APC-0134-hdr.jpg" width="586" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Here comes the recipe of this refreshing salad... </div><div><br /></div><div><b><font color="#d52c1f">Ingredients :</font></b></div><div><br /></div><div><font color="#002fff">1 Apple, chopped into small cubes</font></div><div><font color="#002fff">1 Cup Chickpeas, cooked </font></div><div><font color="#002fff">1/2 Cup Purple Cabbage, shredded </font></div><div><font color="#002fff">1/2 Cup Coloured Carrots, cut into small pieces or shredded</font></div><div><font color="#002fff">2 Tbsp Chives, finely chopped </font></div><div><font color="#002fff">1 Thai red chillies, finely chopped</font></div><div><font color="#002fff">5 Cherry Tomatoes, cut into halves</font></div><div><font color="#002fff">6 - 7 Lettuce leaves</font></div><div><br /></div><div><b><font color="#d52c1f">For dressing :</font></b></div><div><br /></div><div><font color="#004cff">1/4 Cup Mayo </font></div><div><font color="#004cff">3 Tbsp Yogurt </font></div><div><font color="#004cff">1/2 Tsp Mustard sauce </font></div><div><font color="#004cff">1 Tsp Maple syrup </font></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><font color="#d52c1f">Method :</font></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Beat Mayo and yogurt in a bowl and add mustard sauce followed by maple syrup.</div><div><br /></div><div>Mix well and keep aside. </div><div><br /></div><div>Place the lettuce evenly on the plate and keep aside. </div><div><br /></div><div>Now add all the veggies along with chickpeas and apple to a bowl and add the prepared salad dressing.</div><div><br /></div><div>Gently mix well and place it on the lettuce layered plate. </div><div><br /></div><div>Serve warm or cold. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PWrBgDqi-O4/Xvv538j8QOI/AAAAAAAAL48/N-Rod48Bu7A3MVj0bURjYbkOGDlVhKeSACK4BGAsYHg/s2100/APC-0140-hdr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2100" data-original-width="1575" height="781" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PWrBgDqi-O4/Xvv538j8QOI/AAAAAAAAL48/N-Rod48Bu7A3MVj0bURjYbkOGDlVhKeSACK4BGAsYHg/w586-h781/APC-0140-hdr.jpg" width="586" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Priya Satheeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07663088128018108811noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75410697846928823.post-2479127206148164322020-06-11T21:04:00.000-04:002020-06-11T21:04:13.502-04:00Tuna & Potato Cutlet <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OKrxuG3uGSg/XuJNvyWtnsI/AAAAAAAALyY/Zhol8Xrj5fcWbpJOV1VuFGady7174BqsQCK4BGAsYHg/s2100/APC_0079-hdr.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2100" data-original-width="1575" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OKrxuG3uGSg/XuJNvyWtnsI/AAAAAAAALyY/Zhol8Xrj5fcWbpJOV1VuFGady7174BqsQCK4BGAsYHg/w480-h640/APC_0079-hdr.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Weather is so crazy and unpredictable here. The sudden change of weather from sunny afternoon to rainy evening increased my craving of having something hot and spicy. Luckily, the boiled potatoes in my fridge which I preserved for curry, saved my time in preparing these delicious cutlets. Along with the potatoes, I have included canned Tuna, onion, red chilli flakes and garlic powder in this recipe. </div><div><br /></div><div>Tuna & Potato cutlet pairs perfectly with any variety of sauce but personally, I served these tasty cutlets with sriracha sauce since I was craving for some spicy dish. In addition to the sauce, mint chutney and coriander chutney also pairs perfectly. The refrigeration and freezer part mentioned in the recipe are mandatory which in turn helps to hold the shape of cutlet without breaking while cooking. If the mixture is too soft, add little bread crumbs before making patties. I have shallow fried the cutlets in this recipe but the same can also be deep fried in oil. If you are planning to deep fry the cutlets, then prepare a separate batter using maida and water. Then dip the shaped patties in the batter and coat it with the bread crumbs. Always freeze the cutlets for sometime before frying. </div><div><br /></div><div>Variations can be made to these cutlets by adding sweet corn, green peas, coriander leaves, spinach, cheese etc. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eazXBg27NcE/XuJN9TRKNKI/AAAAAAAALzM/RFJLmQuRYi4MtLBO6-EzTmqW6O6zJE9qgCK4BGAsYHg/s2100/APC_0091-hdr.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Tuna and Potato cutlet" border="0" data-original-height="2100" data-original-width="1575" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eazXBg27NcE/XuJN9TRKNKI/AAAAAAAALzM/RFJLmQuRYi4MtLBO6-EzTmqW6O6zJE9qgCK4BGAsYHg/w480-h640/APC_0091-hdr.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Here comes the recipe for Tuna & Potato Cutlet...</div><div><br /></div><div><b><font color="#d52c1f">Ingredients :</font></b></div><div><br /></div><div>1 Canned Tuna </div><div>2 Medium sized Potatoes, cooked</div><div>1 Onion, finely chopped </div><div>1 Tsp Red chilli flakes </div><div>1 Tsp Garlic powder </div><div>Salt to taste </div><div>Bread crumbs ( I have used store bought bread crumbs which already contains dried herbs and cheese ).</div><div>Oil for shallow frying </div><div><br /></div><div><b><font color="#d52c1f">Method :</font></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Mash or grate the boiled potatoes and keep aside. </div><div><br /></div><div>Drain the liquid from the Tuna can and transfer the tuna to a bowl.</div><div><br /></div><div>Now add mashed / grated potatoes along with onion, red chilli flakes, garlic powder and the required quantity of salt.</div><div><br /></div><div>Mix all the ingredients and refrigerate it for 30 minutes. </div><div><br /></div><div>Now divide the mixture into equal number of ball, gently flatten them and make thick patties. </div><div><br /></div><div>Repeat the process for the remaining mixture and keep aside. </div><div><br /></div><div>Add bread crumbs in a separate plate and keep aside. </div><div><br /></div><div>Now take one flattened cutlet, place it on the bread crumbs and cover it evenly. </div><div><br /></div><div>Once all the patties are done, keep it in the freezer for 10 minutes. </div><div><br /></div><div>Meanwhile, heat 1/4 cup oil in a non stick pan and set ready to shallow fry the cutlets. </div><div><br /></div><div>Place the prepared cutlet in a pan and cook both the sides. </div><div><br /></div><div>Once done, remove and drain the excess oil using kitchen towel.</div><div><br /></div><div>Serve hot. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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<br />Egg & Tomato stir fry is one of the easiest dish which can be prepared in 10 minutes. All you need for this “Egg & Tomato stir fry” recipe is Egg, tomato, garlic or garlic powder and chives. The same recipe can be prepared without garlic and chives but I have included those to give some extra flavour to the dish. This recipe is adapted from Chinese cooking and made few changes according to our taste bud. The selection of tomato is very important for this recipe. It should not be too ripe and sour. And while cooking tomato, make sure to not over cook it.<br />
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Me and my friend Sujitha Ruban who blogs at <a href="http://sujithaeasycooking.com/2018/10/uniappam.html">Sujithaeasycooking</a> decided to re-start our theme cooking after 4 years. In 2016, we started posting series of soup recipes but couldn't continue later because of few personal commitments.<br />
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Sharing few soup recipes which we posted long back...<br />
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<a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2016/11/chow-chow-soup-chayote-soup-soup-series.html">Chow chow soup / Chayote soup </a><br />
<a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2016/11/sausage-coconut-milk-soup-soup-series.html">Sausage Coconut milk Soup </a><br />
<a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2016/11/vetrillai-kozhi-soup-betel-leaves.html">Vetrillai Kozhi Soup / Betel leaves chicken soup </a><br />
<a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2016/11/chicken-mushroom-soup-soup-series.html">Chicken and Mushroom soup </a><br />
<a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2016/11/mushroom-soup-soup-series.html">Mushroom soup </a><br />
<a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2016/12/veggies-dal-soup-soup-series.html">Veggies and Dal soup </a><br />
<a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2016/12/tangy-lemongrass-noodles-soup-soup.html">Tangy lemongrass noodles soup </a><br />
<a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2016/12/carrot-beetroot-soup-soup-series.html">Carrot and beetroot soup </a><br />
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And few soup recipes from Sujitha Easy cooking..<br />
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<a href="http://sujithaeasycooking.com/2016/11/vegetable-soup.html">Vegetable Soup </a><br />
<a href="http://sujithaeasycooking.com/2016/11/roasted-zucchini-sweetcorn-soup.html">Roasted Zucchini Sweetcorn soup </a><br />
<a href="http://sujithaeasycooking.com/2016/11/prawn-zucchini-creamy-soup.html">Prawn Zucchini creamy soup </a><br />
<a href="http://sujithaeasycooking.com/2016/11/drumstick-soup.html">Drumstick Soup </a><br />
<a href="http://sujithaeasycooking.com/2017/06/tomato-soup.html">Tomato Soup </a><br />
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And again now to bring back the energy on blogging and to motivate ourself, we started with an Egg theme as it will be an easy ingredient to buy during this lockdown period. I am truly excited to join my hands with my friend Suji after a long back and I hope this continues..<br />
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And coming to the recipe, this Egg & Tomato stir fry goes perfect with a steamed rice or fried rice. The addition of sesame oil gives a lovely Chinese cuisine flavour and aroma. The addition of sugar is just to balance the flavour of the dish. This is such an easy to prepare dish and also, many variations can be made according to our taste bud. Here comes the recipe for this delicious tangy stir fry...<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">3 Eggs</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1/3 Tsp Sesame oil</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1 Tbsp White pepper powder</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">2 Tbsp Oil</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1 Tsp Finely chopped Garlic pods or 1/2 Tsp Garlic powder </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1 Tomato, Sliced</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1/2 Tsp Sugar</span><br /><span style="color: blue;">3/4 Tbsp Water</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">2 Tbsp Finely chopped Chives</span><br />
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Break eggs in a bowl and beat well using fork.<br />
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Add the required quantity of salt followed by sesame oil and white pepper.<br />
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Heat up a wok or pan and add 1 tbsp of oil.<br />
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Now add the eggs and scramble them.<br />
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Once done, remove from the flame and keep aside.<br />
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Now add the remaining oil to the same pan and add the finely chopped garlic if you are using the fresh ones.<br />
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Fry it for half a minute and add the sliced tomato. ( if you are using garlic powder, add at this stage )<br />
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Stir fry them quickly and add sugar followed by water.<br />
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Cover and let it cook for a minute. ( Do not over cook the tomato )<br />
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Now add the scrambled eggs to the tomato mixture and toss well.<br />
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Garnish with finely chopped chives and remove from the flame.<br />
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Serve hot.<br />
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Serve with Rice or Fried rice.<br />
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Few egg recipes which I had posted earlier...<br />
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<a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2016/06/egg-drop-ginger-soup.html">Egg Drop Ginger Soup </a><br />
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<a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2017/08/muttai-kuzhipaniyaram-egg-appe-salna.html">Egg Appe Salna </a><br />
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<a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2018/02/egg-kuzhipaniyaram-masala-bhaat-egg.html">Egg Appe Masala Bhat </a><br />
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<a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/2016/03/egg-omlette-pulao-one-pot-meal-lunch.html">Egg omelette Pulao </a><br />
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Priya Satheeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07663088128018108811noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75410697846928823.post-25619955133647391202020-05-30T19:02:00.005-04:002020-06-02T20:54:39.361-04:00Uddinahittu / Udupi Recipes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Uddinahittu is one of the traditional Udupi recipe which is prepared using urad dal flour and curd. As we all know that urad dal is one of the healthiest and popular ingredient in South India, including it in our regular diet gives a lot of health benefits. Urad dal is rich in protein, fat and carbohydrates. Importantly, it is beneficial for women as it contains iron, calcium and folic acid. Apart from all these, urad dal helps in digestion because of their fibre content, boost immunity and also helps in maintaining bone health.<br />
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Idly, Dosa and Vada are the popular recipes which flashes on my mind when it comes to Urad dal. Apart from these recipes, I use urad dal in chutneys and as seasoning in my kitchen. And in today’s recipe, I have used urad dal in a different way which I learnt recently for the shhh secretly cooking challenge group as our theme of the month was Udupi cuisine. When I got to know that Udupi cuisine is for this month challenge, I thought of trying Udupi sambhar which was on my list for so long. But while doing some research on Udupi cuisine, this recipe “Uddinahittu” sounded interesting and after reading about this dish, I was so curious to try as I have never used raw urad dal in my recipes.<br />
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Though few websites have mentioned about the option of using roasted urad dal flour, I tried this dish using raw flour as its a traditional method. To be honest, I was so confused about the taste but to my surprise, the dish tasted delicious and the taste of raw flour was not over powering. The highlight of the recipe is the addition of coconut oil. I can say that this addition elavated the flavour. The original recipe called for curry leaves but I did not use it since it is not available near my place. But I am sure that the addition of curry leaves roasted in coconut oil gives a lovely aroma. Anyways, I am planning to go to an Indian store this weekend so that I can try this dish once again by using curry leaves :)</div>
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Actually I have to thank shh secretly cooking challenge group and Jayashree who suggested this theme for this month and also, my partner Renu Agarwal Dongre who gave me a lovely ingredients to try this recipe. Jayashree has a wonderful blog in the name of <a href="https://www.evergreendishes.com/2020/06/02/mangalore-buns/">Evergreen dishes</a>. Don't miss her blog to check out for many delicious recipes. By now, I am sure you would have guessed at least one of the secret ingredients.. Yes ! It’s coconut oil and hing. And yeah, don’t forget to check out my partner Renu's page "<a href="https://cookwithrenu.com/2020/02/gobi-aloo-matar-ki-sabzi-cauliflower-potato-peas-dry-vegetable.html">cookwithrenu.com</a> " who prepared a delicious <a href="https://cookwithrenu.com/2020/06/whole-wheat-mangalore-buns.html?fbclid=IwAR01-KfVXwPA_YjNV7souDcqYBcfJhK516XVS0QWNPQ5td31WvfJx_19N6c">Mangalore buns</a> using the secret ingredients given by me. And also, her page has loads of yummilicious recipes, so don't miss it!<br />
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In this Uddinahittu recipe, the raw urad dal flour is grounded into a fine powder and then mixed with a curd is finally seasoned with mustard, ginger and green chillies. The addition of coconut oil for the seasoning gives an aromatic flavour to the dish. This dish goes perfect with hot steamed rice and also can be served with any pulao as it tasted similar to raita. </div>
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<span style="color: blue;">3 Tbsp Urad dal Flour</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">1 - 2Green chillies, finely chopped ( add chillies according to taste bud )</span><br />
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Mix urad dal flour and curd in a bowl without any lump.<br />
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Once it starts spluttering, add hing powder followed by ginger, green chillies and curry leaves ( I did not add curry leaves in this recipe ).<br />
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Now add the seasoning to the urad dal - curd mixture along with the required quantity of salt.<br />
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Hello my friends, I am back to my blogging world after a long time. Though the situation is so scary around the world, I am happy in a way and that this this quarantine period brought all my cooking passion back which I have been missing all these days because of my job and personal commitments. Today I am going to share one of my favourite and easy peasy sweet recipe "Coconut and Almond flour Ladoo" which is prepared using just three ingredients. Yes ! you heard it right ! Just 3 !! All you need for this recipe are grated coconut, almond flour and condensed milk.<br />
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This recipe is prepared using a store bought Almond flour. Don't worry if it is not available, just soak the whole Almonds overnight, remove the skin, dry them completely and grind it into a fine powder using blender.<br />
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So here comes the recipe for Coconut and Almond flour Ladoo..<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">1 Cup Grated Coconut</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">2 Cups Almond flour</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1/2 Cup Condensed Milk ( adjust according to taste bud )</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Raisins for garnishing</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Grated Coconut for garnishing ( optional )</span><br />
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Dry roast the grated coconut for couple of minutes in a medium flame (Make sure not to change the colour of the coconut).<br />
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Add almond flour and mix well.<br />
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Saute it for another couple of minutes and add the condensed milk.<br />
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Reduce the flame and stir well to get a dough consistency.<br />
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Once done, remove from the flame and make small balls out of the prepared Almond - Coconut dough.<br />
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Roll the balls on grated coconut or garnish with raisins or almonds.<br />
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Priya Satheeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07663088128018108811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75410697846928823.post-31116095583100171372019-12-01T19:09:00.003-05:002021-05-06T19:49:46.616-04:00Wahan Mosdeng / Pork Chutney / Pork Bharta / Tripura Cuisine <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Wahan Mosdeng is a popular Tripura cuisine in which pork is the key ingredient and apart from that, only minimal ingredients required to prepare this delicious salad. Wahan is nothing but pork and interestingly, this recipe is prepared without using a drop of oil. Yes! you read it right... this is zero oil recipe. This Wahan Mosdeng is also called as Pork Bharta and Pork chutney. Traditionally this recipe is prepared using pork but people who do not eat pork, substitute it with chicken. The fresh ginger and roasted chilli gave a perfect flavour to the dish and personally, I loved it with rice.<br />
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Prepared this recipe for a blogger event "shhh cooking secretly challenge" which is happening among food bloggers every month. For this month, I got a first time chance to get paired with a lovely blogger Narmadha who blogs at <a href="http://namscorner.com/">namscorner.com</a>. Don't forget to check out her page to view loads of delicious recipes. She gave me coriander leaves and chilli as my secret ingredients which helped me to create this authentic Tripura recipe. Likewise, check out her page to know the secret ingredients given by me. She made an interesting, simple yet delicious recipe out of it.<br />
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Priya Satheeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07663088128018108811noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75410697846928823.post-74428309159597966162019-10-01T21:24:00.001-04:002019-10-01T21:24:27.437-04:00Kumbakonam Kadapa <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I was wondering that how did I miss posting this famous and traditional dish "Kumbakonam Kadapa" on my page and that too being it as my native place delicacy. Kadapa is a delicious dish prepared using Moong dal, coconut and spices which pairs perfectly with Idly or Dosa. I must say that if you are visiting the temple city of Tamilnadu ( yeah! Kumbakonam is popularly known as Temple city of Tamilnadu ), this kadapa is a must try dish. Already the imagination of having hot, soft and fluffy idlis with this tasty kadapa is making me drool. Thanks to Shhh Secretly Challenge group for hosting Tamilnadu cuisine theme for this month challenge and Mayuri ji for giving me the lovely two ingredients , Moong dal and Bay leaf as my secret ingredients.<br />
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Shh secretly challenge is an interesting blogger event which is happening among few food bloggers. In this event, the bloggers are paired every month with the particular theme and the paired bloggers have to share their secret ingredients among each other. Using those ingredients, the dish has to be prepared and the secret ingredients are guessed by our co-bloggers. Interesting right! <br />
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So, if you are keen to know the secret ingredients given by me to my partner Mayuri ji, click <a href="https://mayuris-jikoni.com/2019/10/01/paal-kozhukattai/?fbclid=IwAR39IQstFymMqLNy9L4pnnGuFyd06K8B3IVDyvO5q5YOtLEkaXgCamW9ebc">HERE. </a>She prepared a delicious and traditional sweet "Paal Kozhkattai" out of it. And also, her page is loaded with lots and lots of drool worthy recipes. So, don't miss to check out her page.<br />
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Here comes the recipe of the delicious Kumbakonam Kadapa....<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">1 Tbsp Oil </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1 Bay leaf </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">2 Cloves </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">A small of Cinnamon </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1 Onion, finely chopped </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">2 Green chillies, sliced </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">3 Potatoes, boiled and mashed </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1/2 Cup Moong dal, cooked and mashed </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Less than 1/4 Tsp Turmeric powder </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Salt to taste </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">1/4 Cup Coconut, grated </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">2 Garlic pods, peeled </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">3 Tbsp Roasted gram </span><br />
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Grind all the ingredients given in "To Grind" into a fine paste and keep aside.<br />
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Heat oil in a pan and add bay leaf followed by cloves and cinnamon.<br />
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Add the chopped onion followed by green chillies and sauce until the onion turns translucent.<br />
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Add the ground paste followed by turmeric powder and the required quantity of salt.<br />
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Let it cook for 5 minutes and add water if kadapa is too thick.<br />
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Now add the potatoes to the kadapa and cook it for another couple of minutes.<br />
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Chana dal masala is one of the delicious, comforting and easy to prepare dish which pairs perfectly with Roti or Jeera Rice. And no doubt that this curry is a nutritious and healthy dish as it is packed with proteins. The chana dal / Bengal gram is soaked and pressure cooked before adding to the masala. Though soaking of chana dal is not required in this recipe, I have done it to speed up the cooking process. I have included ginger and garlic paste in this recipe which can also be replaced with finely chopped ginger and garlic.<br />
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Sending this recipe to a lovely event Shhh Secretly cooking challenge which is happening among a group of food bloggers. For this June month, I was paired with a blogger Archana Gunjikar Potdar who blogs at <a href="https://themadscientistskitchen.com/">The Mad Scientist's Kitchen</a>. Her page is filled with loads of yummy recipes and yeah, if you are looking for simple and vegetarian diet then her page is the must visit one. Personally, I loved all the recipes which she has posted on her page. And coming to the challenge, she gave me Tomato and garlic as my secret ingredients for this month challenge and using those, prepared this flavourful punjabi dal masala recipe. Likewise, she prepared a delicious punjabi recipe <a href="https://themadscientistskitchen.com/lauki-ke-kofte/">Lauki ke Kofta</a> using the secret ingredients given by me.<br />
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Here comes the detailed recipe for Punjabi Chana dal masala recipe...<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Ingredients :</span></b><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">1/2 Cup Chana dal / Bengal Gram </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">A pinch of Turmeric </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">2 Tbsp Oil for preparing masala </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">2 Tsp Oil or ghee for Tadka / Seasoning </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1/2 Tsp Cumin seeds </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">2 Dry red chillies </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1 Tsp Ginger garlic paste </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1 Green chilli, sliced </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1 Onion, finely chopped </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">2 Medium sized Tomatoes, finely chopped </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1 Tsp Red chilli powder </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1 Tsp Coriander powder </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1/2 Tsp Cumin powder </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1/2 Tsp Garam masala powder </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">A pinch of turmeric powder</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Finely chopped Coriander leaves</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Salt to taste </span><br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Method :</span></b><br />
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Soak chana dal for 1 hour. Though this process is not necessary, it helps to speed up the cooking process.<br />
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Pressure cook the soaked chana dal for 4 - 5 whistles or until soft by addling a pinch of turmeric powder and 1 1/2 cups of water.<br />
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Once done, remove from the flame and wait till the pressure gets released. Slightly mash the cooked chana dal and keep aside.<br />
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Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan and add green chillies followed by ginger garlic paste.<br />
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Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until it turns translucent.<br />
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Now add the chopped tomatoes and cook until it turns soft and mushy.<br />
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Add all the masala powders along with the required quantity of salt and saute for a minute.<br />
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Add the cooked dal to the masala and mix well.<br />
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Let it boil for another 5 minutes and add the finely chopped coriander leaves.<br />
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Meanwhile, heat oil in a small pan and add cumin seeds followed by dry red chillies.<br />
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Fry and add it to the prepared chana dal masala.<br />
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Remove from the flame and serve hot.<br />
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Priya Satheeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07663088128018108811noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75410697846928823.post-18317739326081155352019-06-17T20:20:00.000-04:002019-06-17T20:24:18.337-04:00Chickpea Potato Dry Sabji or Curry <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Chickpea potato dry sabji is a delicious and flavourful curry which pairs perfectly with Roti and can also be used as stuffing for Dosa or Bread. This recipe is quite easy to prepare and tastes heavenly. Prepared this delicious sabji for a recipe swap challenge which is happening among bloggers.<br />
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Recipe swap challenge is an interesting event happening among bloggers where couple of bloggers are paired and have to recreate the recipe from their partner's page. I was paired with a lovely blogger Sujata Roy who owns a fabulous page <a href="http://batterupwithsujata.com/">batterupwithsujata.wordpress.com</a> which is filled with loads of amazing recipes. Thanks Sujata for sharing this delicious sabji recipe. Click <a href="https://batterupwithsujata.wordpress.com/2017/06/">HERE</a> to check out the original recipe from her page.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Ingredients :</span></b><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">1 Cup Chickpeas </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">2 Elachi </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1/2 inch Cinnamon </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">2 Cloves </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">3 Potatoes, cut into small cubes</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1/4 Cup Oil </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1/2 Tsp Cumin seeds / Jeera </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">A pinch of Hing powder </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">2 Green chillies, finely chopped </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1 Big Onion, finely chopped </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1 Tsp Ginger garlic paste </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">2 Tsp Red chilli powder </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1 Tsp Cumin powder </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1 Tsp Coriander powder </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1/4 Tsp Turmeric powder </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1/4 Tsp Garam masala powder </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1 Tsp Amchur powder / Dry mango powder </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1 Tsp Lemon juice </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1 Tsp Dry roasted mixed spices</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Salt to taste </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Coriander leaves, finely chopped </span><br />
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<span style="color: red;">Mixed Spices :</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">2 Tbsp Cumin seeds </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">2 Tbsp Coriander seeds </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">3 Elachi </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1 inch Cinnamon stick </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">3 Cloves </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">2-3 Dry Red chillies</span><br />
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Dry roasted all the ingredients given in "Mixed spices" and grind into fine powder. Store it in an air tight container.<br />
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Soak chickpeas overnight and pressure cook it for 4-5 whistles along with elachi, cloves and cinnamon stick.<br />
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Once done, cool and grind the cooked chickpeas coarsely. ( Remove the spices before grinding )<br />
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Heat oil in a pan and add the cubed potatoes.<br />
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Fry it for couple of minutes and keep aside.<br />
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Add cumin seeds to the same pan along with hing powder, green chillies and onion.<br />
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Add ginger garlic paste and sautéed until the raw smell goes off.<br />
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Now add the ground chickpeas and mix well.<br />
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Add the fried potatoes followed by salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder and garam masala powder.<br />
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Cover and cook until the potatoes gets cooked.<br />
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Once done, add lemon juice followed by amchur powder and mixed spices.<br />
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Remove from the flame and garnish with coriander leaves.<br />
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Serve hot.<br />
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Jeera rice is a simple yet flavourful rice which tastes delicious with any varieties of gravy and dal. The cumin and ghee flavoured basmati rice gives a lovely aroma while cooking and quite easy to make. There are many ways in preparing this aromatic rice and this is one of the easy method using one pot. The basmati rice is cooked along with the spices and jeera to give a flavourful dish. This is also a perfect lunchbox recipe. </div>
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Prepared this aromatic Jeera rice for a Recipe Swap group challenge which is happening among bloggers. The bloggers will be paired each other and we need to cook recipes from the fellow bloggers webpage. I was paired with Jayashree Trao who blogs at <a href="http://evergreendishes.com/">evergreendishes.com</a>. Her blog has many interesting, delicious and authentic recipes. I chose this delicious rice from her page as my family loves this rice. Click <a href="https://www.evergreendishes.com/2017/05/31/jeera-rice/">HERE</a> to view her style of preparing Jeera rice. The recipe calls for pressure cooking but I made a change in that and did a slow cooking method.<br />
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Here comes an aromatic and flavourful Jeera rice....<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Ingredients :</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">2 Tbsp Ghee </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">2 Bay leaves </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">2 Cloves </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">2 Elachi </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1 inch Cinnamon </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1/4 Tsp Shajeera </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1 Tsp Cumin / Jeera seeds</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1 onion, finely chopped </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">2 Green chillies, sliced </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Few Mint leaves </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1 Cup Basmati Rice </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">2 Cups Water </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Salt to taste </span><br />
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Wash and soak basmati rice before starting the cooking process.<br />
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Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed pan and add bay leaves followed by cloves, cinnamon, elachi, shajeera and cumin/jeera seeds.<br />
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Fry and add the finely chopped onion followed by green chillies and mint leaves.<br />
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Saute until the onion turns translucent and add the measured water along with the required quantity of salt. Let it boil.<br />
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Now drain the water from the rice and add it to the boiling water.<br />
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Simmer the flame and cover it with the lid.<br />
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Cook until the rice gets cooked.<br />
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Switch off the flame and keep it aside for 5 - 10 minutes.<br />
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Garnish with coriander leaves or mint leaves and serve.<br />
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Fry some cashews and jeera in a ghee and then add it to the prepared rice.<br />
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Priya Satheeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07663088128018108811noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75410697846928823.post-74119639579649835622019-06-01T14:18:00.000-04:002019-06-01T14:18:11.759-04:00Ada Hengu Khechudi / Odia Cuisine / Ginger & Asafoetida Flavoured Rice <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Ada Hengu Khechudi is a simple yet flavourful rice recipe prepared using ginger and asafoetida. Khechudi is nothing but Khichdi and this is served as prasadam / prasad in a famous temple in orissa called Puri Jaganathan. It is also commonly known as puri khichidi and Lord Jagananath's maha prasad. The preparation of this khechudi is quite easy with a minimal ingredients yet tastes flavourful. Addition of grated coconut is optional in this recipe. This flavourful rice pairs perfectly with Dalma.<br />
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Prepared this fragrant and flavourful rice for an interesting event Shhh secretly cooking challenge which is happening among group of food bloggers. For this month, I was paired with a very talented and friendly blogger Jayashree Trao who blogs at <a href="http://evergreendishes.com/">evergreendishes.com</a>. Odia cuisine was our theme of the month and I was given ginger and salt as my secret ingredients. Using those ingredients, prepared this flavourful one pot rice recipe which turned into a huge hit among my family members.<br />
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Click <a href="https://www.evergreendishes.com/2019/05/31/aloo-bharta-oriya-style-potato-mash/">HERE</a> to check out a delicious Odia recipe prepared Jayashree using the secret ingredients given me.<br />
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Recipe Source : <a href="http://www.culinaryxpress.com/ada-hengu-khechudiginger-asafoetida-cooked-rice/">Here </a><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">2 Tbsp Ghee / Oil </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">2 Bay leaves </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">2 Tbsp Grated Ginger </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1 Tsp Asafoetida / Hing powder </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">2 Green chillies, sliced </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">1 Cup Rice </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">2 - 3 Tbsp Moong dal </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">3 Cups Water </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Salt to taste </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">4 Tbsp Grated Coconut ( Optional ) </span><br />
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Heat oil or ghee in a pan and add bay leaves followed by green chillies, asafoetida and grated ginger.<br />
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Saute and add the measured water along with the required quantity of salt.<br />
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Now add rice and moong dal to the boiling water.<br />
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Cover and cook on a low flame until the rice is cooked.<br />
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Add grated coconut to the cooked rice along with a tablespoon of ghee. ( optional )<br />
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Serve hot.<br />
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Priya Satheeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07663088128018108811noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75410697846928823.post-24842921146029522182019-04-30T13:31:00.003-04:002019-04-30T13:31:35.462-04:00Vada Rice / Urad dal Vada Rice / Medu Vada Rice / Rice Varieties / Leftover Recipes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Are you bored of preparing Dahi Vada, Rasam Vada, Sambhar Vada etc using the leftover Medu vadas ? Then, this is the must try interesting recipe where the leftover ones are turn into a delicious meal. This Urad dal Vada Rice is a great way to turn the leftover vadas into a tasty and yummy lunch box recipe. As I have mentioned on my older posts, I love turning the leftover food into an interesting meal and have posted many delicious recipes using the leftovers. Click <a href="http://www.priyasmenu.com/search/label/Recipe%20with%20leftovers">HERE</a> to check out all the recipes.<br />
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Ever since we moved to Canada, last weekend was most fun as we got an invite from our cousin for a lovely get together to meet her friends and their family. Whatever the party or get together is about, the food is always involved right ;) Likewise, we had a sumptuous meal cooked by each family and the highlight was that the delicious spread was served on Vazhai illai ( Banana leaf). Each and every dish was truly delicious and yummy. We were back home with loads of beautiful memories and yummy medu vadas :) And yeah, using those vadas prepared this quick fix tasty rice for the next day lunch.<br />
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This rice pairs perfectly with Raita and Pickle. The addition of lemon juice and grated carrot helps to enhance the flavour and taste of the rice.<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">1 Tbsp Oil </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">1/4 Tsp Jeera / Cumin seeds </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">1 Tbsp Chana dal / Bengal gram </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">1 Tbsp Peanuts </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">2 Dry red chillies </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">1/2 Cup Grated Carrot</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">2 - 3 Urad dal Vadas / Medu Vadas ( Adjust the quantity according to the size of the vada ) </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">1 Tsp Lemon juice </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Salt to taste </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">2 Tbsp Finely chopped Coriander leaves</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">1/2 - 1 Cup Cooked Rice </span></div>
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Firstly, finely chop the leftover vadas and keep aside. I have also crumbled the vadas into fine texture so that it gets mixed well with the rice. </div>
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Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. </div>
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Once it starts spluttering, add chana dal followed by peanuts and dry red chillies. </div>
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Fry and add the grated carrot along with the crumbled and chopped vadas. </div>
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Saute well and cook it for another minute. </div>
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