POTATO PEANUT SALAD

POTATO PEANUT SALAD
Potatoes 5-6 medium size(boiled, peeled and cubed
peanuts 1 cup salted
onions one big chopped
green chilly 1 preferably jalapeno deseeded and chopped
mayonnaise 3 tbsp
vinegar 1/2 spoon
salt and pepper to taste
coriander leaves for garnishing

preparation------------- just mix together and enjoy........... you can add boiled vegetables also, can make without mayonnaise and vinegar by replacing them with lime juice............. can enhance the flavors with other herbs...like mint, thyme basil etc ............

BAMBOO SHOOTS PICKLE

BAMBOO SHOOTS PICKLE
bamboo shoots 1 kg
fennel seeds 2tbsp
mustard seeds 2tbsp
fenugreek seeds 1tsp
red chilly dry 7-8 in no.
turmeric1 tbsp
jaggery/sugar 50 gms
vinegar 100 ml
mustard oil 300 ml
salt to taste
roast the spice separately(fennel,mustard,fenugreek,redchillies) and grind together to make powder keep aside.

method
Peel the bamboo shoots cut then to one inch strips.....put them in enough water boil for 5 minutes run under the cold water , again put in water and boil for 5 minutes and run under the cold water repeat this process 2-3 times till the bitter smell of shoots is removed.......now heat oil till smoking point lower the heat add bamboo shoots fry them for 5-7 minutes then add turmeric saute twice add salt vinegar and sugar cook till water is evaporated and oil comes up......on cooling add powdered spices and store in an airtight jar.......its ready to eat after 24 hours..

BABY POTATOES FRIED WITH CURD DIP

BABY POTATOES FRIED WITH CURD DIP
baby potatoes 500 gms
mixed herbs/ or of choice 1 tsp
salt i tsp
oil for frying
FOR CUR DIP
1 cup hung curd
1 green chilli
2 cloves garlic
one tsp sugar
a small bunch of coriandar leaves
2 tablespoons salad oil
salt according to taste
( Blend first six ingredients with a blender till smooth and creamy except salt. Transfer to the serving bowl add salt when serving.)
method
wash baby potatoes thoroughly and prick them all with the help of fork, boil 4 cups of water add salt mix well add herbs and potatoes and let then rest for half an hour. take them out and fry till crispy and serve hot with curd dip.

CREAMY POTATO SALAD

CREAMY POTATO SALAD
potatoes 1/2 kg boiled, cooled, peeled and cubed
peas 100 gms boiled and cooled
1 cup mayonnaise
1 small onion chopped finely
1 tsp sugar powder/Honey
tbsp white vinegar
black pepper 1/4 tsp
1 tbsp chopped dill leaves
salt to taste
mix all together in a large bowl , chill and serve

POTATO CHAMP

POTATO CHAMP
1kg potatoes peeled
250mls milk
1 bunch of spring onions
50g butter
Salt and pepper to taste

method
Fill a pan with boiling water and a teaspoon of salt, add the potatoes and cook until tender.Drain the potatoes and leave for 5 minutes to dry out .Mash the potato ,heat the butter and cook the spring onions for 1 minute, add the milk and on a low heat warm through the mixture,add mashed potatoes and mix. Season with salt and pepper and serve

PINEAPPLE SALAD

PINEAPPLE PANEER SALAD
1/4 cup of boiled kidney beans (rajma)
1/2 cup cubed paneer (sauteed in a tsp olive or refined oil)
1 small chopped onion
1 small chopped cucumber
1 small chopped capsicum
1 seeded and chopped tomato
1 cup chopped pineapple
1/4 cup sprouts of your choice
1 tbsp of chopped coriander leaves
1tablespoon of honey(optional)
2tbsp lemon juice
2 green chilies chopped well (optional)
salt and pepper to taste. Toss well. You can add any fruit and nuts of your choice.

POTATO APPLE SALAD

POTATO APPLE SALAD
200gms potatoes boiled and peeled and cut into one inch chunks
200gms apple remove seeds and cut into 1/2" chunks leave the peel on
1 medium onion chopped
2 stalk celery chopped finely
2tbsp mayonnaise
1tsp white vinegar
1tsp Dijon mustard.
1tbsp vegetable oil
salt for adjustment according to your taste
method
in a large bowl whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, oil dijon mustard with the help of fork, add celery onion apples and potatoes......mix well check the salt and adjust accordingly.............and serve.