Instant Corn Dhokla

Instant corn dhokla, a rare combo of sweet corn and rawa come together in this sensational dish! it is really amazing how the fresh flavour of the crushed sweet corn kernels enhances the taste of the otherwise bland rawa. A unique set of ingredients blended with curds, these dhoklas are sure to win you many praises. And what’s more, it can be whipped up in no time at all! fruit salt works its magic by helping the dhoklas to rise without any fermentation. Make these in small moulds as individual portions, as kids will love it this way. But if the moulds are not available, make them in a thali and cut into pieces.


TD Special

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Makes 10 pcs

Ingredients
1/2 cup sweet corn kernels (makai ke dane)
1/4 cup curds (dahi)
1/2 cup semolina (rava)
1/4 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
salt to taste
1/2 tsp fruit salt
1/8 tsp lemon juice

For The Garnish
1/8 cup boiled sweet corn kernels (makai ke dane)

Method
Combine the sweet corn and curds together and blend in a mixer till smooth.
Add the semolina, ginger-green chilli paste, salt and ½ cup of water and mix well.
Just before steaming, sprinkle the fruit salt and add lemon juice over it, when the bubbles form, mix gently.
Pour spoonfuls of the batter immediately into greased muffin moulds and steam for 15 to 20 minutes or till the dhoklas are cooked. Cool slightly and demould.
Serve immediately garnished with corn.

Handy tip:
Always use your hands while mixing the batter to break the lumps.
If you do not have moulds, use small cups/vatis. Or you can even spread the batter in a thali, steam and cut into pieces.

Mother s Day Special

Happy Mothers Day to all the lovely Mom's out there.....have you every wondered how did it come into Existent....

"One of the early calls to celebrate a Mother's Day in the United States was the "Mother's Day Proclamation" by Julia Ward Howe. Written in 1870, it was a pacifist reaction to the carnage of the American Civil War and the Franco-Prussian War. The Proclamation was tied to Howe's feminist belief that women had a responsibility to shape their societies at the political level."

In United States, its celebrated on the Second Sunday of May,while there are countries which coincide it with existing celebrations honouring motherhood, like Mothering Sunday in the UK or, in Greece, the Orthodox celebration of the presentation of Jesus to the temple (February 2). In some countries it was changed to dates that were significant to the majority religion, like the Virgin Mary day in Catholic countries, or the birthday of the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad in Islamic countries

So today, here are some recipes for our Great Mom's toasting to their Long lives ..........Love you Momma

BAKED SPINACH WITH CORN

Many women have problems with their Hemoglobin(Hb) levels, so here s simple and easy to make recipe with the Iron (Fe) richness of spinach and Tomatoes ,Calcium from Panneer packed with a difference!

Serves 6

Ingredients:-

For the spinach layer

3 cups chopped spinach (palak)

½ cup chopped tomatoes ( Finely )

½ cup chopped onions (Finely)

½ cup boiled tender corn kernels

2 green chillies, finely chopped

1 Tbsp Butter

salt to taste

For the potato layer

2 cups boiled and grated potatoes

½ cup crumbled paneer (cottage cheese)

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon chopped coriander

1 green chilli, chopped

salt to taste

Other Ingredients

  1 tomato, sliced

1 teaspoon fresh cream

3 tablespoons grated cheese  - I used Cheddar but you can try with other variations

 ½ teaspoon oil for greasing

To Proceed :

For the spinach layer

• Heat butter in a pan and saute the onions for a minute. Add the green chillies 
• Add the spinach and cook for 1 minute and then add chopped tomatoes and saute for a minute
• Now add the corn and the seasoning , mix well and set aside

For the potato layer

• Mix all the ingredients well

Finally.....

• Pre heat Oven at 230°C (450°F)
• Take a baking dish and grease it evenly
• Layer it with the potato mixture followed with the spinach and corn mixture 
• Place the tomato slice and spread the cream
• Sprinkle cheese and bake for about 10 - 15 mins or until the cheese turns color
• Serve hot with Garlic bread / Bread sticks 

 Note: let me know if you are looking for a modified Indian Spicy version for the same....

Since We have given our Mom's enuf dose of Fe...need to add something that helps in absorption of Fe....and  here it is

RANGEEN CITRUS COOLER

A tasty and delightful drink prepared using khus syrup, rose syrup, lemon and orange juice

Serves : 4

1/4 cup Khus syrup

1/4 cup Rose syrup

1/4 cup Orange squash

1 cup Sugar       

1/2 cup Lemon juice

Fresh mint leaves to garnish

Take Khus , Rose and Orange in 3 separate bowls and dilute them with 2 - 3 Tbsp water

Pour these in 3 different trays and set them to freeze

Meanwhile heat equal quantities of sugar and water to form the syrup, once it starts to boil set aside to cool

For the Final Touch 

Take tall glasses and pour 2Tbsp of lemon junice, add a Tbsp of sugar syrup to each ( you can add more depending on the sweetness you want ) along with 2Tbsp water. Mix well

Top it along with the colored ice cubes and mint leaves for garnish

Serve Chilled