Saturday, November 12, 2011

Sage Rasam/Soup with Freshly Ground Pepper and Cumin


Another recipe with Sage.....I think I will experiment with sage until the packet that I got will finish...I hope it not quite boring to the readers, because I am feeling that I am giving some nice usage of sage and also to help you keep healthy and happy. I came up with this recipe....as and when I get sick with cold or cough or any sickness...the first recipe that comes to my mind is a hot rasam recipe. Usually when you are sick you don't feel like eating anything, but very light food. This is the best recipe..that keep me active. Eat with steamed rice and you will feel lot better....as I am now! :)



Ingredients:
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2 sprigs of Sage leaves - chopped
1-2 Garlic cloves - chopped/crushed
1 Tomato chopped
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
1 tbsp Cumin seeds
1 tbsp Black Peppercorns
1/4 tsp Mustard seeds
1 pinch Asafoetida
1/2 Lime
Salt and water as needed
1/4 cup Cilantro chopped
1/2 tsp Oil

Method:
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1. In a kadai add oil, when it's hot add the mustard seeds, when it starts to sputter, add asafoetida, garlic and sage and saute it in low flame for about a min.


2. Meanwhile, in a spice mixer or regular mixer, add the cumin and black pepper, grind it to a coarse powder.


3. Add this coarse ground cumin and pepper to the kadai and saute for about 2-3 mins in medium flame.


4. Now add turmeric powder, salt and tomatoes and cook until tomatoes are cooked and soft for about 5 mins.
5. Now add enough water and bring it to a slow boil, off the flame and add lime juice and cilantro, mix well once, cover and let it rest for a min or 2.


6. Then serve it hot with steamed rice.




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Friday, November 11, 2011

Bed Cake ( Noph, Jemb.5 )

Repeat order nya Nopie...Ini cake ke 2 setelah bath up.. Kali ini noph mo pesen cake bentuk nya tempat tidur trs ada duit nya, karena katanya orang nya cuma suka duit..( emang ada yang ga suka duit, nop?hehehe).


Nopie ini kl order kue, unik-unik semua.Hahahaha.Tapi gpp tantangan buat tukang kue nya..hihihihi


Makasi ya Nop..




Thursday, November 10, 2011

Sage and Cinnamon Tea - Herb and Spice Tea


Hmm....now my throat pain in increasing and seeing some signs of sinus coming again!!....oh no.....this is making me mad.....I need to do something about it, before it gets worse....so I decided to go and call it "Presage with Sage"....he he he......


The Tea was awesome and very flavorful, did really help me feel better. I just made one cup of Tea, as Shoj is away from home, you can multiply the quantity to the number.

Ingredients:
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1 Sprig Sage leaves with stem leaves chopped
1/4 inch Cinnamon Stick
1/2 tsp Tea powder (I used Red Label)
Sugar as needed
1/2 cup Water
1/2 cup Milk

Method:
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1. In a tea pan, add water, sugar, cinnamon, sage, tea powder and bring it to a nice boil, them simmer it for more 3-4 mins.
2. Then add milk and bring to boil in medium flame.


3. Strain the tea into a cup and serve hot.