Thursday, February 5, 2009

Happy & Healthy Family Meals

My uncle who is doctor by profession always says, the man who gets hot meal and good ventilation (light and air) at the time of eating is the most luckiest man on this planet. As his profession demands no personal time, he rarely gets hot meal and good time to enjoy that meal with full family. I totally agree with him and I also think, "The flavour of the food doubles when it is shared with the loved ones and cooked with love". When Meeta of What's For Lunch Honey? along with guest hostess Michelle of What's Cooking Blog a blog dedicated to "cooking with kids for a better body, planet and community" came up with healthy and nutritious meals theme for monthly mingle called Healthy Family Dinners, made me think what Iam going to cook to paticipate in this healthy event. Time spent with family is always a happy time and that to time spent together on dinning table feasting upon the delicacies are GOOD TIMES and memorable too. This is very common and much liked dinner meal in my family.

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First to start with is Vegetable Studded Fried Rice. The vegetables (potatoes, carrots, beans, peas) along with Indian spices blend to infuse their aroma with rice to give a flavourful Vegetable Fried Rice. You can have a look at the recipe here.

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Second in the row is spicy potato curry which is popularly called as Aloo Khorma. This is a perfect blend of potatoes with spices along with coconut milk. This Aloo Khorma makes a perfect side dish with Vegetable Fried Rice. You can find the recipe here.

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Third to come is Dahi Ki Chutney. A yogurt based recipe which includes onions, green chillies, coriander leaves,......Makes great combo with Vegetable Fried Rice and Aloo Khorma. Recipe for dahi ki chutney can be found here.

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Last but not least, is a piquant dessert. After a hot, spicy and alluring meal, a lusciuos Carrot Ka Halwa is comforting and ends the meal on a sweet note. Look at the recipe here.

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This whole scrummy, healthy and happy family meals is going to participate in Monthly Mingle - Healthy Family Meals hosted by Michelle of What's Cooking Blog and the event Monthly Mingle was started by Meeta of What's For Lunch Honey?

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Table is laid, plates are set, food is ready.....What are you waiting for dear friends? Come indulge with me....

47 comments:

RAKS KITCHEN said...

Can I join the feast?! Looks so inviting:)

Divz said...

wow lubna...such an allurimg table..
have an award for you dear..chk http://yum-world.blogspot.com/2009/02/awards-moment-to-share.html

jayasree said...

What a well laid table. Its definitely inviting and is making me hungry. Even with out an invite, I'm ready to indulge.

Asha said...

YUM! That's a well laid table, what a feast! Love the aloo Kurma! :))

Ushanandini said...

I say, that's a good feast! Now that's making me hungry when I read the saying. The potatoes tempt me...

Natashya said...

A wonderful and healthy feast for the senses!

Priya said...

Woww wat lovely n healthy family meals KF...looks delicious n yummy!!

Happy cook said...

Wait a minute don't hurry me u, i am comming ovet to have this delicious meal :-)

MamaFaMi said...

I totally agreed with you. Even the simplest meal, if eaten with the loved ones and cooked with love, will be the most delicious meal ever!

Smitha said...

Such a rich spread!my eyes are very happy...

Michelle at Whatscookingblog said...

Thanks for participating in the Monthly Mingle. I love your writing style - it is so inviting that if California was closer, I'd be right over :-)

MeetaK said...

this looks like a perfect laid out table. i hope i have a place reserved too LOL! thank you for the entry!

Varsha Vipins said...

I am comingggggg..hehe..lovely dear..:)
Trail back for an award..:)

n33ma said...

Wow ,all my favs are here Veg pulao and carrot halva.
good entry.....

Curry Leaf said...

Lovely Post Lubna,I sincerely wish I were there.Yummy food for sure

Vibaas said...

Wow! they all look yum. may i join u? :)

Cynthia said...

I would be honoured to sit at that table.

Ramya Bala said...

I am ready :)looks wonderful ;)

VG said...

What a spread my friend, yum, yum. As you can see, I am back. Thanks for all your well wishes. Love ya.

Nithya Praveen said...

Hurray am the first one to comment.lovely spread Lubna.am in for the wonderful Lunch.Well presented.

Kitchen Flavours said...

Raks Kitchen - With pleasure dear.

Div - Thank you for the comment and award dear. Iam on my way.

Jayasree - I invited everyone reading the post dear. You are most welcome.

Asha - Thank you dear.

Usha - Thank you dear.

Natashya - Thank you dear.

Priya - Thank you dear.

Happy Cook - No need to rush... You are welcome. I love to cook for the happycook.

MamaFami - Thank you dear.

Smitha - Thank you dear.

Michelle - Iam happy you liked it. Wish California was closer.

Meeta - Thank you dear. Come over anytime.

Varsha - Thankyou for the award. Iam on my way to your blog. Most welcome.

Neema - Thank you for the comment dear.

Curry Leaf - Anytime for you dear.

Vibaas - No need to ask you are always welcome dear.

Cynthia - Thank you for the nice words dear.

Ramya Bala - Thank you dear.

VG - Nice to see you back.

Nithya - Thank you dear.

Suma Rajesh said...

my god.wht a wonderful feast...looks lovly..

sowmya said...

how perfect your dining table looks..simple and comforting..

Mahimaa's kitchen said...

wonderful dishes.... i am gonna stop by! :)

Kitchen Flavours said...

Suma, Sowmya and Mahimaa- Thank you buddies.

LG said...

Now I am taking next flight to Bangalore to hop on that fully laid table and feast on it! btw..do u still have it? I hope I am not very late..Simple and fulfilling spread.

Marie said...

Lubna... what a spread. looks so warm and inviting and delightful to taste. All the dishes are so so wonderful. You should be proud of yourself. Going to check out the Michelle's blog.

KV said...

hi Lubna, i have fever and cold. and cant eat anything. but still this table is inviting me! what should i do:)

Premyscakes said...

Wow,what an inviting feast, makes me hungry.
cheers.

rekhas kitchen said...

ooohh i am ready to come there for that lovely yummy feast lubna beautiful table seting dear

Adlak's tiny world said...

Thats so cute arrangements Lubna... cant wait i m flying there to yr home dear...

get something and enjoy reading in mine....

Ushanandini said...

I'm from NCR, India.

veena said...

Looking yummy Lubna ...I am coming thr..wait for my door bell... ;)

Cooking and the City said...

Kitchen Flavours what a truely beautiful table! it all looks mouth watering :-)

Prajusha said...

hi lubna,
That healthy feast makes me hungry.:)
prajusha
www.icookipost.com

Laila said...

Looks really Delicious ... nice complete meal .. Laila .. http://limeandlemon.wordpress.com/

Gita's Kitchen said...

Lovely dishes Lubna, perfect meal to share with a person you love over a long chat...thats my kind of dinner :)

pigpigscorner said...

What a perfect meal! Loving all the flavours there...

Arfi Binsted said...

Assalamualaikum,

The way to put plates downside-up is very similar to traditional serving on dining table of Indonesian households. Eating as a family is a regular activity for us, even at lunch time, when John's at the office, me and the kids always sit together and have lunch. It is a close relationship of parents-children, and also the time for us all appreciate what's to enjoy. Would like to sit there and enjoy the meals with you and your family.

Wassalam,
ab

Faery said...

Oh beautiful table, all this delicious food is making me hungry...and besides the time (11:21pm) and the fact I am on a diet and that I can't even think about food...oh well...Bye...I'm going to the kitchen for just a glass with water...only water

Poonam said...

thats indeed inviting....hope u had a hearty meal!!!

Kitchen Flavours said...

LG - Waiting for you. I will cook fresh and hot for you dear.

Marie - Thank you dear for such nice words.

KV - Thank you. Iam so sorry you can't have it right now...

Premyscakes - Thank you dear.

Rekha - Thank you dear.

Hema - Thank you dear... Iam on my way...

Usha - I thought you are also from Bangalore.

Veena - Anytime dear.

Cooking And The City - Thank you dear.

Prajusha - Thanks a ton.

Laila - Thank you dear.

Gita - Thank you dear. Iam happy you liked it.

Pigpigscoener - Thank you dear.

Arfi - We too lay the plates upside down dear. At my mom's place she will never allow us to sit anywhere else other than dinning table. We too have meals together always... Nice to know that far apart the customs are same.....

Faery - Oh God you are on diet....Feast with your eyes dear.

Poonam - Thank you dear...Really a hearty meal.

Nazarina A said...

That carrot halwa is calling my name! In fact your whole dinner table is calling my name! You must have had the time of your life to prepare all these Indian delicacies!!!!!

Yasmeen said...

Thanks for inviting sweetie,I loooove such home made meals:)

Kitchen Flavours said...

Thank you for the sweet words Nazarina and Yasmeen.

notyet100 said...

omg,...what a post,..looks so inviting,.:-)

Kitchen Flavours said...

Pleasure is mine dear P.