Spinach,Green Beans and Red Lentil Saute

Sometimes I try to make a dish where I try to combine 2 or 3 vegetables or greens to make it healthier. This time  I tried all the different combinations and it turned out good. It's always healthier to include greens in our food at least few times a week.

Ingredients:
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1/4 cup Red Lentils
1 pkg Frozen Spinach or fresh
1 pkg French Cut Beans frozen
1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
2-3 Garlic pods peeled and chopped
1/4 tsp Nutmeg powder
Salt to taste
1/4 tsp Olive Oil

Method:
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1. In a pan add oil, when it's hot enough add the garlic, lentils, and beans frozen, so that u don't need to add more water for the lentils to cook.
2. Cover and cook until the lentils and the beans are almost cooked for about 10 mins.
3. Now add the spinach and nutmeg powder and again cover n cook for abot 2-3 mins.
4. Now add salt and red pepper flakes and stir it again.
5. Serve this as a side dish or with roti or just eat it like that.

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Orange and Peanut Salad

Chennaites are going through a punishing weather these days. I am drinking gallons of water and juice to beat the heat :) Sometimes I also include fruit salads to this list.



What about a salad which is a bit spicy and crunchy? Would be an amazing combination right? I loved it completely when I prepared it for first time. Give it a try and I am sure you'll like it.



Basic Information:


Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Serves: 2

Ingredients:



Oranges - 2 nos, skin and seeds removed, sliced

Unsalted peanuts - 1/3 cup, roasted and skin removed

Onion - 1/4 cup, chopped

Lemon juice - 1 teaspoon

Olive oil - 1 tablespoon

Cumin seeds - 1/4 teaspoon, crushed

Dry red chilli - 2 nos, crushed

Red chilli powder - 1/4 teaspoon

Coriander leaves - 3 strings, finely chopped

Salt - A small pinch (optional)



Method:



1) Mix, oranges slices, peanuts and onion in a mixing bowl or wide plate or whichever is convenient to you.

2) Add lemon juice, olive oil, cumin seeds, dry red chilli, red chilli powder and toss well. Make sure all the ingredients are mixed well.

3) Sprinkle coriander leaves and serve this dish.

Carrot n Raisin Low-Fat Pannacotta

Pannacotta, an italian dessert made using Cream. I have already posted Apple Pannacotta, Saffron-milk Pannocotta and Moong Dal Pudding(Low-fat Version). When Kalyani announced this month's Magic ingredients Carrot n Raisins for Magic Mingle, immediately i decided to make Low-Fat Pannacotta again.  I used a generous amount of Cinnamon to Flavor this Light Dessert, the taste was amazing.

Ingredients

3 Medium Carrots, Peeled and Chopped roughly

1/4 Cup Raisins (i used Sun-maid California Raisins)

2 Cups Milk  (i used full-fat)

1/4 Cup Sugar

1/4 Cup Agar-Agar/China grass, soaked in 1/2 Cup Water
1/2 tsp Cinnamon powder

2 tbsp Raisins for Garnishing

Method

•  Soak Agar-Agar/China Grass in Water for 30 minutes.
• Take the Carrots, Raisin and Milk together and Pressure Cook for 3 Whistles. Let it Cool. Then Blend it smooth in a blender.
• Heat the soaked agar-agar/china grass on a stove-top, in a Low flame. Let the Agar-agar dissolve completely. Strain the liquid.

• Add this Strained  Warm agar-agar liquid to the Carrot-Raisin-Milk Mixture. Stir in the Cinnamon powder. Pour in small bowls/moulds. Let it Cool for 10 minutes, then refrigerate until set. 
• Serve Chill with some raisins on top or if you  want a rich Dessert, then top it up with some Whipped Cream and fresh fruits. Enjoy!!!!

Sending this to Magic Mingle#4, by Kalyani