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Everyday Mini Thali 6 - Mango Fruit Salad - Day 10



BM #116 Day 10 - 

 Today is the 6th thali in the category of Simple everyday thalis. This is a very special thali as I have used our freshly harvested raw tomatoes to make Raw Tomato Chutney, Raw Tomato Curry With Moong, and Raw Tomato Dal. Also in the picture are Rice, Yogurt, Mango Fruit Salad, and Uppu Mirapakai (Mor Milagai).

 This Mango Fruit Salad is a perfect recipe for a make ahead dessert for a party. Thanks to Sandhya for helping me with the recipe and giving me tips which helped me rest easy.

 The measurement for each of the ingredients given in the recipe is just a rough guideline. Feel free to play around the quantities of each of them. It is a simple, no-nonsense recipe. I have since referred this dessert to so many of my friends and family.

 We will take a break for Saturday and come back on Sunday with yet another theme for week 3.

 Before we go on to the easy peasy recipe, here is a recap of all the posts in week 1 and 2.

 Week 1 - Platters

Week 2 - Simple Everyday Mini Thalis


Recipe Source Sandhya
Ingredients - 

 Mixed Fruits 3-4 cups (I used apple, banana and grapes)
Mango Pulp about 2 cups (I used the unsweetened Mango Pulp)
Condensed Milk about 1/2 cup
Whipped Cream about a cup

 Note - Freel free to adjust the ingredients as per taste. There is no rule for the proportions.

Method Of Preparation -

 In a large mixing bowl, whisk together gently the mango pulp, condensed milk and whipped cream until they are combined well and they appear creamy.

 Wash and chop all the fruits into bite size pieces.

 Toss in the fruits and mix gently. We like to have more fruits with a light coating of the creamy mixture. So adjust accordingly.

 Cover and refrigerate for a few hours before serving. It stays good for upto 3-4 days when stored properly in the refrigerator.



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Preparation Time 15 minutes ; Resting time 1 hour +
Serves 10-15 approximately

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Posted by Harini R on Friday, September 11, 2020
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Beverage Bar - Spiced Apple Cider in Instant Pot - Day 4



BM #116 Day 4 - 

 To conclude the Platter theme for this week, I have our new family favorite, Spiced Apple Cider. Typically it is served warm, but my family loves it cold in the summer and warm in the fall :)

 In the beverage bar, we have Lemon Soda, Spiced Apple Cider, Mango Lemonade, and Iced Tea.

 The Lemon Soda is the typical one with carbonated water, lemon juice, salt and ice. This is an all time favorite from our growing up years.

 Iced Tea is just black tea with honey, lemon and ice.
I have made the spiced apple cider a couple times now and each time the color varied owing to the type of apples used. But the flavor is addictive. 

 I have made it in the Instant Pot but the process is the same on the stove top or pressure cooker too.

 Here are the platters posted so far in this series  ..

Recipe Inspiration here
Ingredients - 

 Apples 6-7 cored and sliced
Oranges 1-2 peeled, seeded and chopped (I added 2 peeled clementines and 2 tsp of lime juice)
Brown Sugar 3/4 cup - 1 cup (as per preference)
Ginger 1 inch, grated
Cinnamon 3 pieces (totally about 6 inches long)
Cloves 10-12
Water 5-6 cups

Method Of Preparation -
In the inner pot of the Instant pot, add the cored and sliced apples, peeled oranges, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, brown sugar and water.

 Make sure it is in the vent sealing mode.

 Set it to Manual or Pressure Cook 15 minutes.

 Allow it to naturally release the pressure. (It took 30 minutes for the pressure to drop).

 Using a potato masher, gently mash the apples in the cider.

Strain the mixture. Remove the pulp and discard the spices. This pulp can be used as spiced apple sauce. so don't throw it away.

 The warm apple cider is ready for serving. The cooled cider can be refrigerated for up to a week or so. Warm the cider before serving. My little one likes the cold cider as well.




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Preparation Time 1 hour
Makes approximately 3 liters

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Posted by Harini R on Friday, September 4, 2020
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Apple Blueberry Smoothie



BM #107 Week 3 Day 3 - 

 For the final entry to this month's kid's delight event, here is the breakfast smoothie I rely on when I don't have bananas on hand. 

 My little one and I have this for breakfast on almost every weekday.

 Ingredients - 

 Apple peeled, cored and chopped 1 nos
Blueberries 2 handfuls
Almonds 2 Tbsp (soaked and peeled)
Greek Yogurt 1/2 cup
Milk 2 cups

Method Of Preparation -
Blend all the ingredients in a high power blender and serve immediately.


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Preparation Time 5 minutes
Serves 2

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Posted by Harini R on Thursday, December 19, 2019
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Instant Apple Pickle - Noogaya



BM #107 Week 1 Day 3 - 

 The third instant dish I chose is this Instant pickle called Noogaya where I have used apples. Traditionally it is made with raw mango during the summer months.

 I came to know from Usha, our fellow blogger, that Noogaya (Sesame seed pickle) is very popular in certain parts of our home state. Over the previous summer when we met in Hyderabad, India for our BM #100 meet, Usha packed us this super spicy and flavorful pickle masala.

 I finally found time and opportunity to make the pickle using the masala and thoroughly enjoyed it.

 Recipe Source Usha
Ingredients - 

 *Apple cored and chopped 1 3/4 cups
Lime Juice 2 tsp or as needed
Garlic sliced 1 tsp (Optional - I didn't use it)
Pickle Masala 1/2 cup + 2 tsp
Oil 1/4 cup (Adjust per preference)
Mustard Seeds 1 tsp
Asafotida 1/4 tsp
Pickle Masala - 
Sesame Seeds 2/3 cup
Mustard Seeds 1/2 tsp
Fenugreek Seeds 1/2 tsp
Red Chili Powder 1/3 cup (more if needed)
Salt 3 Tbsp

 *Preferably Granny Smith or Tart apples are used but I use any apple


 Method Of Preparation -
To Prepare the Pickle Masala - 
Wash and drain the sesame seeds. Roast in a heated pan until they slightly change color.

 Remove and roast fenugreek seeds and mustard seeds separately.

 Powder the roasted sesame seeds, roasted fenugreek seeds, roasted mustard seeds separately.

 In a mixing bowl, add the above powders, salt and red chili powder and whisk well.

 This is a make ahead spice powder and can be stored in a refrigerator in an airtight container for a few months.

 To Make the pickle - 
Wash and wipe the apples. Remove the core and seeds. Chop into 1 centimeter sized pieces and squeeze in lime juice so they don't discolor. (I used 3 small sized Fuji apples. I had about 1 3/4 cup of chopped apple).

 Sprinkle about 1/2 cup of the pickle masala. Mix well and check for the spiciness and adjust the masala.

 Heat the oil and add mustard seeds. After they pop, add asafotida and remove from heat. Allow the oil to cool down .

 After the oil has cooled down, mix into the pickle and rest the pickle for a few minutes.

 Serve with steamed rice and ghee for a heavenly experience.

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Preparation Time 15 minutes + Resting time 30 minutes
Makes 2 cups approx

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Posted by Harini R on Thursday, December 5, 2019
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Mini Apple Pies - Eggless



BM #106 Week 3 Day 1 - 

 This Week, I shall post some baked dishes which are kid friendly. Today's post was baked by my kids. On a lazy and cold weekend, my kids convinced me that they would bake mini apple pies without needing my help.

 I was so happy that the kids were able to bake these mini delights and also served them with ice cream. 

 My older one found this recipe in her social media feed and luckily stored it and she referred to it and halved the recipe.

 The kids had fun making the lattice, each one with a unique design. I was told that they left some without any lattice as they ran out of dough.

 Recipe Source here
Ingredients - 
For the Crust - 
All Purpose Flour/Maida 1 cup
Butter (Chilled) 1/3 cup
Salt 1 tsp
Water 2 Tbsp
Filling - 
Apples, peeled,cored and chopped 2-3 (I used Fuji Apples)
Brown Sugar 6 Tbsp
Cinnamon Powder 1 tsp
All Purpose Flour 3 Tbsp
Butter (Chilled) 1 Tbsp

Method Of Preparation -
Preheat the oven to 425 °F.

 To make the filling - 
In a mixing bowl, add all the ingredients except butter for the filling and mix well.

 To make the mini pies -
In a mixing bowl, add flour, butter, salt and mix it until the flour looks like bread crumbs.

 Sprinkle water and knead into a stiff dough.

 Roll out the dough 1/4 inch thick on lightly floured surface.

 Using a wine glass (3 inch cookie cutter will work fine), cut circles. Roll out the dough as many times as needed. We got 24 discs. Leave the rest of the dough for the lattice.

 Press each disc into a mini muffin pan, so they make a cup.

 Spoon the filling into each of the muffin cups lined with the crust.

 Decorate the pies with any kind of lattice using the leftover dough or just leave it open.

 Bake it for about 15-18  minutes.

 Remove and loosen with a spoon and enjoy with a dollop of ice cream.

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Preparation Time 45 minutes
Makes 24 mini pies

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Posted by Harini R on Sunday, November 17, 2019
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Mixed Fruits Chutney



BM #101 Week 2 Day 3 - 

 To conclude this series of condiments here is a lip smacking chutney recipe from the state of Bengal. I understand that there are many variations of this chutney and is unique for each family.

 A few months back, my good friend, Seema, shared the chutney and the recipe too. She gave me about 4 versions of this chutney and I intend to explore all the varieties in due course.

 I loved the sweet-sour-spicy chutney as a spread on toast.

 Recipe Source Seema
Ingredients - 

 Apple peeled, seeded and finely chopped 1 cup
Prunes/Plums peeled, pitted and finely chopped 1/4 cup
Raisins 2 Tbsp
Pear peeled, seeded and finely chopped 1/2 cup
Peach peeled, pitted and finely chopped 1/4 cup
Salt, Turmeric, Red Chili Powder as needed
Vinegar 1 tsp
Seasoning (Oil 2 tsp, Panch Phoran coarsely crushed 1 tsp)

 Note - Pineapple, kiwi, mango or other seasonal fruits can be used. There is no limit to the number and variety of fruits that can be used. I just used what I had on hand.

 I shall take a short break from blogging for the summer and hopefully come back in a few weeks with loads of new recipes and experiences. 

Method Of Preparation -

 Heat the oil in a pan for 1/2 minute. Add the crushed panch phoran and saute for a few seconds.

 Add the chopped fruits and salt, turmeric, red chili powder  and vinegar. Mix well and cover the pan. 

 Lower the flame, add little water and cover the pan. Cook for more 5-7 mins.

 Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the chutney comes together as a single mass.


 Cool it for sometime and refrigerate it. 

 Serve it with rice or as a spread on toast.


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Preparation Time 20 minutes
Makes 1 1/2 cups

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Posted by Harini R on Wednesday, June 12, 2019
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Eggless Oatmeal Applesauce Cookies - Sugar Free



BM #98 Week 1 Day 1 - 

 Welcome to another edition of Blogging Marathon. This week I shall showcase recipes which are scaled down for just 2 servings as the theme is 'Cooking for two'.

 After I signed up for this theme, I realized that it is a huge task for me to cook for just two without any leftovers. I took up this challenge and tried making these applesauce cookies for just two people. The oatmeal fans at home are just my little one and me. 

 This idea of using applesauce in the cookies was given by my little one. She loves these Oatmeal banana cookies and when I asked her for new healthy cookie ideas, she immediately replied that I could make the same cookies with applesauce.

These cookies turned out so good - a little tart, a little sweet. I didn't want to add extra sugar and these turned out surprisingly flavorful.

 My little one later on said that I should have made more cookies and frozen for later :).

Ingredients - 

 Rolled Oats 1/4 cup
Apple 1 medium size
Lime/Lemon Juice 1 tsp
Almonds 7-8
Chocolate Chips 1 Tbsp

 Note - A typical serving of Rolled oats would be 2 Tbsp.
  Method Of Preparation -
Coarsely Crush the rolled oats and set aside.

 Wash, peel and grate the apple into a microwave safe bowl.

 Add a teaspoon of lime juice and mix well.

 Cook the grated apple in the microwave for about 3 minutes in 45 second increments or until the apple sauce reaches a saucy consistency. Allow it to cool. 
[I did not let it cool and so the chocolate chips I added melted and got mixed into the batter :)]

 Add the coarsely crushed rolled oats and coarsely crushed almonds to the applesauce.

 Add in the chocolate chips and gently mix.

 Divide the mixture into 4-tablespoon portions and place on a parchment lined baking tray. Pat each of them to resemble a flat cookie.

 Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes.
[I used a countertop oven which doesn't need to be preheated but if using the regular oven, please preheat the oven to 400 °F.]

 Enjoy the cookies with a glass of freshly squeezed Orange Juice.


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Preparation Time 5 minutes + Baking time 10 minutes
Serves 2

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Posted by Harini R on Sunday, March 3, 2019
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Kiwi Apple Jam - No Pectin



BM #96 Week 4 Day 3 - 

 For the last post of this month, here is a jam recipe after a long time in this space. A few weeks back, we got a huge batch of kiwis which turned out too sour for our taste and they were making a sorry appearance in the fruit basket.

 I had to make use of those kiwis in some way. My first choice was to try out a hot and sweet chutney but my little one wanted me to make a jam. So I went with her choice. It has become so popular at home that I have made this jam about 4-5 times already.

 This Kiwi jam with bread has become a staple breakfast for my older one (who, by the way, cannot stand jams in general). 

 Recipe Source here
Ingredients - 

 Kiwis 4-5
Apples 2
Lime/Lemon Juice 2 Tbsp
Sugar 1/2 cup

Method Of Preparation -
Wash the kiwis and scoop out the pulp. Wash peel and core the apples and blend both the fruits into a coarse pulp.

 I got about 1.5 cups of pulp.

 On a medium heat, cook the pulp adding about 2 tablespoons of lime juice for about 15 minutes or until the fruit has cooked through.

 Then pour the sugar and continue cooking for another 15-20 minutes until the jam comes together and it thickens.

 Allow it cool before storing in a clean glass jar. Since the quantity is little, I didn't go through the canning process. I am sure this jam won't last for more than a couple of days.


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Preparation Time 30 minutes
Makes 3/4 cup

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Posted by Harini R on Sunday, January 27, 2019
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Achari Bhel



BM #86 Week 4 Day 1 - 

 This week I shall post some bookmarked recipes which we have enjoyed at home.

 In my childhood days, it was almost a weekly routine to mix pickle in either flattened rice or murmura. But this idea of adding apple and the rest of the ingredients was given by my friend. 

 The spicy taste of the pickle balanced by the apple, the crunch of roasted peanuts and sev, was a true delight. A delicious and spicy twist to the traditional Bhel!!

 Recipe Source
Ingredients - 

 Murmura / Murmuralu / Borugulu 8-9 cups
Andhra Pickle (Maagaaya, Avakaya, Usiri Avakaya etc) as needed
Peanuts, roasted as needed
Onions, finely chopped as needed
Tomatoes deseeded, finely chopped as needed
Apple, cored, finely chopped as needed
Sev and Coriander leaves for garnish

Method Of Preparation -
In a huge mixing bowl, add the murmura and mix the pickle in, adjust the pickle as needed. [If the murmura are not as crispy, toast them in a heated pan for a few minutes.]

 Mix in toasted peanuts, finely chopped onions, finely chopped tomato and finely chopped apple.

 Serve in individual bowls, garnish with sev and finely chopped coriander leaves.


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Preparation Time 15 minutes
Serves 5-6

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Posted by Harini R on Saturday, March 24, 2018
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