Update on Joy From Fasting To Feasting (Season-III)

As the days advance in fasting, the list of members participating in the event also increasing.....as many of you know that I recently got blessed with cute little princess.....she keeps me busy all the time...leaving no time to concentrate more on the event....As this is the third season of the event...i don't want it to go...so here i come with updated list of entries to the event....

You can also find the updated list of entries in a online album from Picasa and Flickr....by just clicking on the links....as the entries increase the list also increase....so keep the yummies flowing....

• Arfi - Homemades - Kolak, Nasi Goreng

• Sara - Sara's Corner - Masala Veggie Pulav, Gulab Jamums

• Umm Mymoonah -Taste Of Pearl City - Almond Biscuits With Orange Butter Cream, Our Iftar Meal-1, Mint Tea With Semolina Syrup Cake, Almond and Carrot Milk, Bulgur with Meat Stuffed Cabbage Leaves

• Azeema - Azee's Kitchen Blog - Hyderabadi Chicken Briyani (Kachi method), Hummus - Chickpea Dip, Sheek Kebab, Musk Melon Shake, Shahi Tukda, Tiramisu, Chicken Roast

• Torview - Zucchini Fritters, Beef Pickle

• Tika Hapsari Nilmada - Cemplang cemplung kalo bingung - Ice Blewah, Mung Bean Pudding with Cheddar Cheese Sauce

• Reshmi Ahmed - A Feast to the Eyes and Stomach - Lamb Yakhni Biriyani-dum in Oven!

• Yasmeen - Health Nut - Iftar Dinner Platter, Iftar Bites

• Supriya - Celebrating Little Things In Life - Hydrabadi Chicken/Mutton Biryani, Bottle Gourd Halwa

• Swathi - Zesty South Indian Kitchen - Lauki Ka Kofta aur Kashmiri Puri

• Usha Nandini - Nandini's Food Page - Baigan Mirchi Ka Salan, Chicken Curry

• Sukanya - Sukanya's Musings - Moong Dal Vada, Moong Vada De Dahi Bhalle Masala Boondi ke Sung

• T.K - Sweet N Spicy - Falooda, BasBousa -Egyptian Semolina Cake, Mango Pudding, Piyaju, Strawberry Lemon Curd Trifle

• Retno - Kedai Hamburg - Sate Ayam/Chicken Satay

• Fitri - Rumah Manis - Bola Kacang Hijau Siram Santan

• Satya - Super Yummy Recipes - Pista Shahi Rabri (Cottage Cheese Dessert)

• Pepy - Indonesia Eats - Manadonese Red Kidney Bean and Cocoa with Shaved Ice and Sredeg - Corns In A Cup.

• Shaby - Shab's Cuisine - Musaara Varakiyathu, Godambu Kaachiyathu, Biscuit Pudding, Mehshi Malfouf

• Niloufer - Kitchen Samraj - Milk n Chocolate Chinagrass Pudding

• Mona - Zaika - Moong Dal Kay Pakoday

• Faith - An Edible Mosaic - Arabic Cream-Filled Sweets (Warbat bil Ashta)

• Humaira - Humaira's Food Passions - Tahari

• Priya - Priya's Easy N Tasty Recipes - Channa & Bellpepper Pulao, Aloo & Tomato Kurma, Turkish Red Lentil Soup With Couscous and Badmeli Mullahebi - Turkish Almon Milk Pudding.

• Roshan - Roshan's Cuisine - Hot ' N Sweet Chicken

• Rahin - Lazzat - Ritz Chaat

• Preethi Ram - Preethi's Culinary - Ritz Sandwich

NOTE: Updated once a week....rush in your entries....more details about the event can be found here.....Joy From Fasting To Feasting (Season-III).

Aloo-Methi Ki Tikki

Since so long I wanted to try some tikki’s. Tikki’s always make great combo with evening tea/coffee. A perfect snack to indulge, hot, spicy and yummy. There are many varieties and variations of tikki’s. The tikki which is my all time favourite is aloo-methi ki tikki. A perfect blend of mushy potatoes with pungent smelling fenugreek leaves when get in combo with Indian spices gives a delectable tikki.

Fenugreek leaves are enriched with minerals like potassium, calcium, and iron. Fresh leaves comprises 3 to 5 % of protein. The energy value of the potato is approximately the same as bread, but it is a far better balanced food than bread, particularly in its content of potassium, iron, and vitamins C, B1 and G. The potato is also lower in calories. Because potatoes are a starchy food, they put less work on the kidneys. Google Search

As Ramadan fasts are going to start in a day or two, a simple and fast snack like tikki’s make perfect entry for the evening Iftar snack. As most of the time is spent on Ibadat (praying) during this holy month, a simple snack which is easy to make with handy ingredients like tikki comes to my rescue. So scroll down for the recipe……

These tikkiya are on last moment rush to participate in Iftar Moments Hijri 1431 hosted by Umm Mymoonah @ Taste of Pearl City.

Recipe Source : Cooking & more by Tarla Dalal

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tbsp Cumin seeds
• 2 Green chillies, finely chopped
• small piece of Ginger, finely chopped
• 1 small Onion, finely chopped
• 2 Potatoes, peeled, boiled and smashed
• ½ cup Fenugreek (methi) leaves, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp dry Mango powder (amchur)
• ½ tbsp Turmeric powder
• 2-3 springs fresh Coriander leaves, finely chopped
• ¼ cup Bread crumbs for rolling
• Salt
• Oil

PREPERATION:

• Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds, when they crackle, add the green chillies, ginger and onions. Saute for 2-3 minutes or till onions are translucent.
• Add all the remaining ingredients, mix well and sauté for 2 minutes.
• Remove from the flame and allow the mixture to cool.
• Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape each portion into a round, flat tikki.
• Roll each tikki in bread crumbs in such a way that the tikkis are evenly coated.
• Heat the oil in a kadai on a medium flame and deep-fry the tikkis till they turn golden brown in color. Take the out on a kitchen tissue or towel and serve hot.
• Last but not least add your 'love' to make the dish 'YUMMY'.

NOTE: If you are very health conscious then shallow fry the tikki’s. If you want you can roll the tikki’s in beaten egg mixture and then roll in bread crumbs and then fry them.

Joy From Fasting To Feasting (Season-III)

UPDATE: Click here for an update on this event.

Here I am back with yet another season of “Joy From Fasting To Feasting” a global Ramadan event. Through this event I get connect to as many blogger’s as possible round the globe with one theme love, peace and food. As Ramadan is round the corner…..I am here to announce about the event….An event where you can meet new food bloggers, come to know about new traditions, new recipes, etc….Overall it’s a fun being part of this event……The old participants of the event already know about the rules and regulations…..but for the new ones who are going to connect this year to share there yummy recipes and experiences on Ramadan, fasting, iftar and seher…..Here are the guidelines…..As a part of this event, attach the above logo in your sidebar. This not only paints all the blogs with oneness but also many people visiting your blogs will know about this event. Inshallah we will have an yummy Ramadan this year too.

If you are a non-muslim/non-blogger and want to write any thing on Ramadan or wanna share any recipe or just remember your muslim friends or know how people around you celebrate Ramadan, feel free to write down in your blog and link back the page to this blog. If you are not having blog then please do drop a mail at kitchen.flavours@gmail.com. Event starts from the first fasting day of Ramadan month and ends by celebrating the "Eid".

You can find the details of the previous Ramadan events, Joy From Fasting To Feasting (season-I) here and Joy From Fasting To Feasting (Season-II) here.

Pictures of the recipes sent by the participants of the event are showcased in Picasa and Flickr..…..So rock on buddies….

Tomato-Potato Curry

It’s been 4 long months since I made any new post….time has run so fast these days….In my last post I mentioned about hot climate and uneven power cuts…Hmm seasons change now it is rainy and cloudy all the time….no light and dull boring weather makes me slow…..in cooking and clicking…..Hmm now coming to the fact….as it is long since I made a new post…I feel it completely new to type…crop and edit pictures or even I forgot how to shoot and morph the pictures…what font I was using and blah….blah…blah…..But I promise, I will gain the momentum soon and lure you with my recipes and pictures.

Like always today’s recipe is also simple and flavourful….very easy to make and yum to indulge…..Soft potatoes cooked in red creamy tomato gravy with aromatic Indian tadka gives an delectable recipe which go with hot piping roti’s….perfect to cherish the boring dull weather….

UPDATE: This recipe is going to participate in Healing Foods - Tomatoes hosted by PJ of Seduce Your Tastebuds, event by Siri of Siri's Corner.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 big ripe Tomatoes, chopped

• 4-5 medium size Potatoes

• 11/2 tbsp Red chilli powder

• 1/2 tbsp Turmeric powder

• 2 Green chillies, slit lengthwise and deseeded

• fresh Coriander leaves

• Salt

• Oil

TEMPERING/TADKA:

• 1 tbsp Mustard seeds

• 1 tbsp Cumin/Jeera

• 1 tbsp Chana dal

• 2 dry Red chillies

• 12-15 fresh Curry leaves

PREPERATION:

• Peel, cut and boil potatoes and set aside.

• To oil add one by one, the ingredients mentioned under 'tempering/tadka'. When the curry leaves start to change the color add chopped tomatoes, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt.

• Mix well and cook till tomatoes are soft.

• Once the tomatoes are soft, add boiled potato pieces and mix gently till all the pieces are evenly coated. Add half a cup of water to get all the ingredients mixed up well.

• Cook on a low flame till you get the desired consistency. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with roti's, paratha's, bread or rice.

• Last but not least add your 'love' to make the dish 'YUMMY'.

I am Back

With so many things going on so fast in my life.....accepting each day as it comes is the only thing I can do.....friends who left their warm wishes and concerns regarding me and my blog.....thank u so much....you people always make my day memorable......The only thing I can promise in return to your fabulous love is my return to this beautiful and aromatic blog world......so with all the blah...blah...blah.....I am back......Hope to see you all soon with an yummy recipe.....