Minty Cauliflower Soup

Ingredients:
Cauliflower - 1
Mint Leaves - 1 cup
Green Chilies - 2
Whole Black Pepper - 1 tsp or to taste
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Fennel Seeds - 1 tsp
Ginger - small piece ( I used mango ginger)
Salt - to taste
Oil - 1 tsp

Method:  

1. Wash and cut the cauliflower into big pieces and steam cook until tender.  Let it cool.
2. Heat oil in a skillet and fry cumin seeds, fennel seeds, ginger and black pepper for 30 seconds.
3. Add the mint leaves and saute for another 30 seconds to 1 minute until it welts.  Let it cool.
4. Grind the cooked cauliflower and the fried ingredients with enough water until smooth.
5. Transfer soup into a large pot and add salt.  Bring it to a boil.  
6. Remove from the heat and serve hot.

Papaya - Nuts Smoothie

Ingredients:
Papaya Chunks - 1 cup
Ripe Banana - 1
Dry Figs - 3
Dates - 5
Almonds - 10
Walnuts - 10
Orange Juice - 1 cup
Mango Juice - 1/2 cup
Honey - 2 tsp (optional)
Ice cubes

Method:

1. Soak the figs, almonds and walnuts overnight in water.
2. Grind the soaked nuts and figs with enough juice to a smooth paste.
3. Add the fruits, dates and both the juices and blend with some ice cubes.
4. Add honey for sweetness, if needed.

Happy Mother's Day!

Paneer Bhurji

Ingredients:
Grated Paneer - 2 cups
Onion - 1 (finely chopped)
Roma Tomatoes - 2 (finely chopped)
Ginger and Garlic Paste - 2 tsp
Green chilies - 3 or to taste
Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
Coriander Powder - 2 tsp
Garam Masala Powder - 2 tsp
Red Chile Powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
Kasoori Methi - 2 tsp
Lemon Juice - 2 tsp
Salt - to taste
Oil - 2 TBSP
Few Curry Leaves
Fresh coriander Leaves for garnishing

Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds and fry for 30 seconds.  Add the chopped onion, ginger garlic paste, curry leaves and fry until the onion turns transparent.
2. Add garam masala, red chili powder, kasoori methi and turmeric powder.  Mix well and cook for a minute.
3. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for another minute.  Do not over cook the tomatoes.
4. Add the grated paneer and salt and mix well to coat.  Cook for 2 minutes.  Add the lemon juice and mix well.
5. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
6. Serve with naan, chapatti or roti.

 I made Paneer Doasi:

Enjoy!