Thai Velli Kolam#4

Last in the series of kolam for the month of Thai. By next friday, 'Maasi' (Kumbham) will start. On the occassions of festivals, I do draw kolams. But the number of kolams will be the minimum(1 or 2). During Thai masam, we see to that the whole front yard is filled with kolams, big or small.

Pista Badam Health Drink

This drink is very nutritious.

Ingredients:
Pista - 1/2 cup
Badam - 1/2 cup
Cashews - 1/4 cup
Cardamom - 10 pods
Saffron - 1/4 tsp

Method:
Dry grind all the above ingredients.
Mix a tablespoon of this powder with a cup of milk and microwave it for one and a half minutes.
Add sugar according to your taste.

Palakura Pappu(Spinach Dhal)

This is an Andhra Dish. I learnt it from a friend of mine. Ever since I learnt this recipe, I have been making it quite often. It's very easy to prepare. This dish is served with rice(and a tsp of ghee :-))

Ingredients:

Clean cut spinach - 1 bunch
chopped tomatoes - 1 cup
Thor dhal - 3/4 cup
Chopped onions(optional)- 1/2 cup
Hing
Tamarind - an inch size
Green chillies - 1

Pressure cook all these ingredients together. Add salt and mix well.

To tamper:

Heat oil. Add mustard seeds, curry leaves, Red chillis, jeera, 3 cloves of garlic and add it to the dhal spinach mixture.