COCONUT ALOO FRY

INGREDIENTS:

Potato--------------------------2 large ones(peeled & cubed to medium sized)

Chilli powder------------------1-1/2 tsp

Garlic pods--------------------4 chopped finely

Oil------------------------------5-7 tbp for shallow frying + 1 tsp

Salt----------------------------as required

Lemon juice-------------------1 tbp

Curry leaves------------------few

Roast and grind to fine powder:

Coriander seeds---------------1 tbp

Cumin seeds------------------1 tbp

Poppy Seeds------------------2 tbp

Dessicated Coconut-----------3 tbp

Cloves--------------------------4

Cinnamon stick---------------1"piece

Cardommon------------------3

DIRECTIONS:

1.Microwave cubed potatoes in turmeric and salt water for 6-8 mins on high.

2.Take a wide pan and on medium heat shallow fry the microwaved potato cubes in batches with 3-4 tbp of oil till slightly browned on the sides.

3.Heat 1 tsp of the oil in a kadai and add chopped garlic,curry leaves and then after a minute add the shallow fried potatoes.

4.Fry them for 2-3 mins then add enough salt,chilli powder .Mix,cook uncovered for 3-5 mins or till the potatoes are completely cooked through.

5.Turn off the heat and add the ground powder,lemon juice and mix well till incorporated.

6.Serve with roti or naan.

AVOCADO DESSERT

Have anybody tasted/tried some good recipes with avocados except for a dip???.....No,not me for sure. I see very few uses of it in cooking.....I always wonder when people buy them in bulk...what would they do with them????...Make dippings or Eat them raw or What??? .
You know what i thought this would be my 2nd post on avocado but guess what??? I made rotis with them too...How could i forget what i've cooked...Ok the coming to my 3rd post this can be reffered to as "Avocado Whip". I loved its taste when real cold.Go ahead give it a shot if you donot detest Avocado's.

INGREDIENTS:

Avocado-------------2 ripe ones

Sugar----------------1/4 cup or less depending on ur taste

Whipping cream-----1/3 cup

Lime juice-----------2-3 tbp

DIRECTIONS:

1.Wash the avocado and scoop out the flesh neatly with a spoon into a mixing bowl.

2.With the back of a spoon slowly mash the flesh into a uniform mixture.

3.Combine the rest of the ingredients and refrigerate for an hour.

4.Serve them with any syrup on the top or as you like.