January 23, 2012

Simple vegetable soup

Simple Vegetable Soup
(Adapted from Donna Hay's recipe)

4 tomatoes, steamed and pureed
1 cup store bought tomato puree
1 medium zucchini, grated
1 medium white radish, peeled and grated
1 carrot, peeled and grated
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely choped
2 cups vegetable stock (I used 1 maggi cube)
salt
Extra virgin olive oil
Parmesan cheese (optional)

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan. Fry onions and garlic. Add tomato puree and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Add vegetable stock and 1 cup water. Give it a stir and then add the grated vegetables. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes, till the vegetables are done. Add salt to season. Serve hot with a drizzle of olive oil and some grated parmesn cheese.




January 2, 2012

Healthy chutney

Cabbage 1 cup
Onion 1
Tomato 1
Tamarind paste 1 tsp
Coconut 1tsp
Green chillies 2

Roast all the ingredients in a little oil and grind. Good with idly, dosa, rice etc.

Spinach and corn balls

Maida 1 tsp
Corn 1 small cup
Spinach 1 small bunch
Boiled rice 1 cup
Salt to taste
Chilli powder (optional)

Chop spinach fine. Add butter to a kadai. Mix all the ingredients together, roll into balls and fry in oil.