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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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Kid's Dream Platter - Banana-Mango Berry Milkshake - Day 3



BM #116 Day 3 - 

 This platter is very close to my heart as it was prepared, assembled and plated by my kids. I just took the pictures without any changes to the arrangement. So it is literally by the kids and for the kids.

 One day when I asked the kids what their choice of a dream platter would be, they came up with these choices and they decided to get this together and so I let them. 

 The platter they assembled - Blueberry Frozen Yogurt Open Sandwich, Strawberry Parfait, Chocolate Almonds, White Chocolate Strawberries, Dark Chocolate Strawberries, Chocolate Pretzels and Banana-Mango-Berry Milkshake.

 Ingredients - 

 Banana 1 
Blueberries handful
Strawberries 2-3
Mango Pulp 1/2 cup
Milk 2 cups

Method Of Preparation -
Blend the all the fruits along with milk in a blender and enjoy.




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Preparation Time 5 minutes
Makes 2-3

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Posted by Harini R on Thursday, September 3, 2020
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Blueberry Smoothie Bowl



BM #100 Week 3 Day 3 - 

 To conclude this series of Kid's Delight - No Cook Dishes, here is another delightful smoothie bowl which my little one loves.

 My little one and I are the smoothie fans in our place and we love to try out different versions of smoothies and smoothie bowls was on the to-do list for a while now. Finally I was able to make it and enjoy.

 This is very easy to convert into a vegan version. Just replace the regular milk with any vegan milk of your choice. The most preferred is the Almond Milk.

 Recipe Source social media feed
Ingredients - 

 Banana 1 
Blueberries 1 cup
Avocado 1/2 
Milk / Almond Milk 1 cup
Dates 3-4
Topping suggestion - Sliced bananas, blueberries, shredded dry coconut, chopped/slivered almonds, chia seeds etc

Method Of Preparation -
Blend the banana, blueberries, dates and avocado adding the milk.

 Pour the smoothie into a bowl, arrange the toppings as preferred and enjoy. (I used sliced banana, coconut, blueberries and chopped almonds).




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Preparation Time 5 minutes
Serves 1

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Posted by Harini R on Sunday, May 19, 2019
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Avocado Cucumber Smoothie - Sugar Free



BM #98 Week 1 Day 2 - 

 For day 2 of cooking for two, I chose an easy way out by making this smoothie. I have been trying to make this smoothie forever but never got around to make.

 My little one and I are the only smoothie loving people and we loved this combo. Next time I would add a couple of dates as this smoothie was a little on the bland side for my little one. I later realized that both avocado and cucumber have overtaken the flavor and hence masking the sweetness of banana.

 While I was taking these pictures, my camera suddenly stopped working [the auto focus stopped working] and gave me a hard time to finally figure out the solution [Accidentally the AF button was moved to Manual]. So I had to take these pictures on my mobile.

 Ingredients - 

 Avocado 1/2
Cucumber chopped 3/4 cup
Banana 1 medium
Almonds 8-10
Milk 1 1/2 cups
Mint leaves few (Optional - I have tried with and without)

Method Of Preparation -
Blend all the ingredients together into a smoothie.

 Garnish with Dried Mint Powder and mint leaves.


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Preparation Time 5 minutes
Serves 2

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Posted by Harini R on Monday, March 4, 2019
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V - Vastad Rotti



BM #92 Day 22 - 

 Moving on to the next letter, V, I have chosen to showcase a healthier version of Mangalore Buns. Made with overripe bananas, yogurt and whole wheat flour, these flatbreads are healthy and a delight to have for any meal of the day.

 These parathas turned out to be very soft and mildly sweet with a hint of the bananas. My little one enjoyed with Nutella :).

Recipe Source here
Ingredients - 

 Whole Wheat Flour 1 1/4 cup + more
Baking Soda 1/8 tsp
Banana, overripe, 1 big size
Yogurt 3 Tbsp
Besan 1 Tbsp
Sugar 1 Tbsp
Cumin Seeds 1/4 tsp
Pepper, Crushed 1/4 tsp
Salt 1/2 tsp
Oil 2 tsp + more for shallow frying

Method Of Preparation -
In a mixing bowl, mash the overripe banana. Add in yogurt, besan, sugar, cumin seeds, pepper and salt.

 Whisk them together. Add in the flour and baking soda and gradually knead to make a soft dough. 

 Ensure that no water is added and if the dough needs more moisture add yogurt little by little.

 Cover the dough and set aside for a few hours or overnight to ferment.

 After the dough has fermented, the dough tends to get softer, so add a little more dry wheat flour and knead until it is manageable.

 Divide the dough into 6-7 portions. 

 Roll each portion out separately into 4-5 inch discs.

 Gently transfer the disc onto a heated griddle and cook on both sides greasing them as needed until they have golden brown spots all over and have cooked through.

 Serve with a curry of your choice.

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Preparation Time 25 minutes
Makes 6-7

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Posted by Harini R on Wednesday, September 26, 2018
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Dalia Ka Kheer ~ Cracked Wheat Porridge - Sugar Free



BM #87 Day 26 - 

 Here we are at the end of this month long series of 'Explore the Flavors'. It has been an interesting journey exploring healthy recipes under different themes. To cap this journey, I shall post a recap in a couple of days.

 As far as today's dessert is concerned, I chose to post a guilt-free dessert to end this series. It is very close to my heart as I make it for my little one and myself, when the sweet craving hits :). In my growing up years, my mom used to make it for me as I refused to consume milk in any form.

 After so many years, I remembered this kheer and made it for the Ugadi platter. It has since been made in many avatars. I sometimes, add just banana puree for myself and dates and banana puree for my little one. She is fine with just sugar as well. 

Ingredients - 

 Cracked Wheat 3 Tbsp (any grain size is good)
Milk 1.5 cups (divided use)
Banana, overripe 1 
Dates 2-3 (or as needed)
Mixed Nuts, roughly chopped 2 Tbsp
Cardamom Powder 1/4 tsp
Saffron strands few, soaked in 1 Tbsp of warm milk
Ghee 1/4 tsp

 *If needed add honey or other sweetener just before serving - then the point of sugar free is lost :)

 Method Of Preparation -
In a heated pan, add ghee and cracked wheat and roast for a minute.

 Add about 1 cup of water, cover and let the cracked wheat cook (upto 7 minutes depending on the size of the grain).

 Meanwhile blend the dates, banana along with 1/2 cup of milk.

 After the cracked wheat is cooked through, add 1 cup of milk, chopped nuts, saffron soaked milk and let it come to a boil.

 Add the banana-date-milk mixture and allow it to come to a boil.

 Remove from heat. Cover and rest it for a few minutes.

 Serve warm for a guilt free dessert or snack.


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Preparation Time 15 minutes
Serves 2

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Posted by Harini R on Monday, April 30, 2018
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3 Ingredient Eggless Oatmeal Banana Cookies



BM #85 Week 1 Day 1 -

 This week I have chosen to highlight some 3 ingredient goodies. I fell in love with these oatmeal banana cookies. The best part is, there is no added sugar, it is whole grain, with no additives, and simple yet healthy for breakfast.

 I calculated that 3 such cookies with orange juice or milk would be perfect for an adult breakfast. 

 My little one did this research for a persuasive essay and she was assigned the topic, "Should milk be provided at school ?" After that, she started reeling out reasons why we should not drink milk, the effects of milk on our bodies, etc. 

 This is why she said she would eat cookies and freshly squeezed orange juice. Henceforth in our house it will be 'cookies and orange juice' instead of 'cookies and milk'.

 *Some chopped nuts can go in there as well.

Ingredients -

Rolled Oats, coarsely powdered 1 cup
Bananas , 2 big overripe 
Chocolate Chips, mini 1 Tbsp

Method Of Preparation -
Mash the bananas in a mixing bowl. Add in the rolled oats and mix it in. Fold the mini chocolate chips.

Preheat the oven to 350 °F.

 Prepare a baking tray by lining it with parchment paper.

 Using a tablespoon scoop out the oatmeal dough and pat them onto the prepared baking tray. Allow an inch between the cookies.

 Bake for 23-25 minutes until the tops get golden.

 Remove from the oven and enjoy them warm. Store them in an air tight container for about 2 days on the counter or refrigerate for a week.


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Preparation Time 10 min + Baking Time 25 minutes
Makes 12

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Posted by Harini R on Saturday, February 3, 2018
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Eggless Banana Walnut Bread



BM #81 Week 2 Day 2 -

 Over the summer, I was casually talking to my friend when she told me that she has a lot of over ripe bananas and she usually throws them out. I was shocked and I then told her that over ripe bananas work best in a bread. She promptly sent me the over ripe bananas saying baking the bread wasn't her cup of tea. 

 That was when I looked up my bookmarks and found this treasured recipe. Suma writes that this is the best ever recipe for a banana bread and I couldn't agree more. 

 I shared the bread with my friend and she agreed that the bananas were best in the bread!! Needless to say my kids loved the bread. The most surprising thing was my older one who cannot tolerate bananas in baked goods, was very enthusiastic about finishing off the bread!

 Recipe Source here
Ingredients - 

 Wheat Flour 1 cup
All Purpose Flour / Maida 1 cup
Baking Soda 1/2 tsp
Salt 1/2 tsp
All Spice Powder 1/4 tsp
Butter 1/2 cup
Sugar (white) 1/2 cup
Brown Sugar 1/2 cup (I used a little less)
Milk 1/4 cup (I used up to 1/2 cup)
Apple Cider Vinegar 1 tsp
Banana puree from 3 medium bananas
Walnuts about 1/2 cup

Method Of Preparation -
Preheat the oven to 350 °F.

 Puree the bananas and set aside.

 Mix milk and vinegar and set aside.

 Whisk the flours, baking soda, salt and all spice powder in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle the chopped walnuts setting aside a few for the topping.

 Cream the butter and sugar (both white and brown). Add in the pureed bananas and milk-vinegar mixture.

 Mix the wet and dry ingredients until well combined.

 Grease a loaf pan and gently pour the batter into it. Sprinkle the remaining walnuts on top.

 Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a tester comes out clean when inserted in the center.

 Let the bread cool for a few minutes. Transfer onto another tray and slice after a few hours.

 Enjoy with a glass of milk for a snack!
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Preparation Time 10 min + Baking time 70 min + Cooling time 2 hours
Makes 1 loaf (about 12-14 slices)

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Posted by Harini R on Wednesday, October 11, 2017
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Banana - Chocolate Chip Froyo



BM #78 Week 1 Day 1 - 
This week I have chosen to satisfy my little one's wish that I make some frozen treats for her this summer.

 This simple to make 'Froyo' as she calls it, was planned by her and implemented by me. She invited a couple of her friends on a hot summer evening in the middle of their play time to enjoy this treat. The excitement and the slurps were music to my ears.

 Recipe from - My little one's secret source :)
Ingredients - 

 Bananas 2 chopped and frozen
Greek Yogurt 1 1/2 cups
Honey 1 Tbsp (Optional)
Mini Chocolate chips 2 Tbsp or as needed

Method Of Preparation -
Blend the frozen bananas and Greek Yogurt adding any sweetener of your choice.

 Pour the mixture into any freezer safe container and fold in the mini chocolate chips.

 Cover and freeze for at least 5 hours.

 Scoop out the required frozen yogurt and drizzle with chocolate syrup and sprinkle some sprinkles and enjoy the slurps!! 


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Preparation Time 5 minutes + Freezing time 5-6 hours
Serves 6-8

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Posted by Harini R on Monday, July 3, 2017
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Mixed Fruit Sweet Pongal


Mixed Fruit Sweet Pongal

 BM #72 Week 3 Day 3 - 

 Here is a fruity twist to the traditional sweet pongal. I found that this is one way I can reduce the sugar/jaggery and substitute with fruits. I felt the ghee content can be further reduced but that is for the next time.

Ingredients - 

 Rice 3/4 cup
Chana Dal 1/2 cup
Ghee 2-3 Tbsp 
Milk 3 cups
Jaggery, powdered little less than 1/2 cup
Almond+Cashew Powder 1/4 cup
Cardamom Powder 1/2 tsp
Apple, Banana, Mango and Pear one each (diced)
Mixed Fruit Sweet Pongal

 Method Of Preparation -
Pressure cook rice and chana dal with about 3 cups of milk and about 1 cup of water. 

 Meanwhile melt the jaggery in about 2-3 tablespoons of water strain for impurities and set aside.

 After the pressure is released from the cooker, pour in some ghee and mix well. Let it come to a rolling boil. Make sure the mixture is mixed well and is as mushy as preferred.

 Reduce the heat, add in the almond-cashew powder, pour the molten jaggery and cardamom powder and mix well.

 Let it boil for a couple of minutes and remove from heat. After the pongal is partially cooled, mix in the chopped fruits and a teaspoon of ghee.

 Perfect for offering to the Lord !!


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Preparation Time 30-35 minutes
Serves 5-6

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Posted by Harini R on Thursday, January 19, 2017
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