Kathal ke kabab (Jackfruit)

Hi friends,
I am back after a long time with new recipe.Last month when  I went to Indian store,saw jackfruit.It is very rare to see these around here.I was so excited to cook and finally can share it with you guys.

Ingredients :

• 1 small size green young jackfruit.
• 1 small size chopped onion.
• 4 green chili finely chopped
• 2 cloves,1 black cardamom,2 green cardamom.
• 6-8 whole black pepper.
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh garlic n ginger.
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric.
• 1/4 tea spoon red chili powder.
• 1 bunch cilantro - chopped.
• 3 tablespoon yellow split lentil(Bengal gram).
• 100 gm oil.
• 2 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon mango powder(aamchur)
• 1/2 cup water.
• Salt to taste.

Directions :

1. First remove the skin of jackfruit.
2. Cut into 3 inch small pieces.
3. Wash thoroughly and heat 3 tablespoon oil in a cooker.
4. Add jackfruit pieces,water,cloves,both cardamoms,black pepper,Bengal gram and salt.
5. Put on the lid at medium flame for 10 mints.
6. If there is water cook until fully absorbed.
7. Add boiled mixture,onion,green chili,mango powder,lime juice and cilantro in a chopper machine.
8. Divide mixture into small balls and flatten each ball into a circle.
9. Add 2-3 tablespoon oil in a frying pan on medium flame.
10. Fry on both sides until golden brown.
11. Serve with sliced onion n sauce. 

Thai style mashroom

Ingredients:

• 250 gm sliced mushrooms
• 200 gm chopped french beans
• 100 gm green peas
• 100 gm corn
• 1 teaspoon corn starch
• 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 tablespoon soya sauce
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 4 tablespoon oil
• salt to taste

How to prepare:

1. Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a pan.
2. Add mushrooms,french beans,green peas and corn.
3. Steam over medium-high heat until they are tender.
4. Add salt and continue to cook until water evaporates.
5. Heat remaining oil in an another pan.
6. Add cumin seeds,let it splitter,add ginger-garlic paste.
7. Stir fry for 2 mints over medium heat.
8. Add soya sauce,corn starch,red chili flakes,black pepper,lemon juice and salt.
9. Mix them well,now add cooked mushroom vegetables and 3-4 tablespoon water.
10. Stir fry for one minute.
11. Serve with rice.

Strawberries dessert

Fresh picked strawberries drizzled with a whipped cream.Picking your own strawberries from plant (dwarf tree) is a great fun.

Ingredients:

• 400 gm strawberries
• 100 gm chopped pineapple
• 1 cup diced cake(plain,vanilla) 
• 1 cup whipped heavy cream

How to prepare:

1. Cut half (200gm) strawberries into 3-4 slices.
2. Make a bed of pineapple with sliced strawberries in a plate.
3. Drizzle cream and make another layer of strawberries and pineapple.
4. Drizzle cream and place diced cake.
5. Put remaining strawberries on top.
6. Drizzle cream on top.
7. Refrigerate for one hour before serving.