Birthday

Started with some phone calls  from my parents & in-laws. My kids took me to Mc. Donald for breakfast  & after that went to KKI to teach kids our language. But some how my mind wanders back thinking what did I do all these years. What did I achieve in these years ? I don't get any answers , But at the end of the day I tell myself that I listened to my parents, I am a good wife & a mother. As a computer science Engg. I am still trying to reach my goal , still waiting for that bright light to shine on me. 

My birthday celebration did not stop there. We had been to a restaurant for dinner with few friends & there one of my friend surprised me with a ice-cream cake.I was speechless for her love towards me. 

5 Days of summer vacation trip

Yes! we all deserve some time off every now & then. So we went out for a vacation . We spent some good time as a family. First stop located in the beautiful Eastern sierra Mountains is Mammoth Lakes. We did some hiking to the national monument called Devil post pile, kids did zip-lining & rock climbing . My 9yrs daughter & 4 yrs son enjoyed  zip-lining & rock climbing.Took a gondola ride to the top of the mountain. Then later we headed back to the hotel , it was good with kitchen. Got some good food & got lots of sleep

Bike

Garghe

Ingredients:


Wheat Flour---1 cup
Jagger y ------1 cup
Pumpkin -----3 cups grated
Ginger powder---1tsp
Poppy seeds-----2 tbs
Cardamom  Powder---1 tsp
oil to fry

Method:
Batter:
Mix jaggery & pumpkin and fry for 10 -15 min. Let it cool for few mins , then add wheat flour ,poppy seeds,ginger powder & cardamom. Mix well & keep aside.The batter is ready.

Frying :

1. Heat oil in a heavy vessel .
• Dip your hands in water and take a small ball sized batter and keep it on the palm and pat it to form a circle.
• Make a hole in the center of the patted batter.
3. Fry 3 to 4  garghe at a time in hot oil on medium heat till garghe are golden brown.
4. Remove,drain on a paper towel ,cool and store in airtight containers.
5. You can enjoy upto 15 days.

Menthe chutney

Ingredients:

Fenugreek Seeds -1/2 cup

Dry Coconut -1 cup

Chili powder- 1 tbs

Curry leaves - 1 strand

Garlic-1 clove

Jeera-1tsp

Coriander leaves-1/2 cup chopped

Tamrind to taste

Jaggery -1/2 tsp

Salt to taste

Water

Method:

Put all the ingredients in the mixer & grind till it is fine powder. Then add water to make it to chutney consistency.

Note:This tastes good with battalu kadabu.Self life of this is 2 days if refrigerated.Fenugreek seeds are thought to be a galactagogue that is often used to increase milk supply in lactating women.

I stayed home alone today, I so wanted this since from long time. But pals let me tell you for an 1hr or 2 you feel amazing & you want to do everything that you want to do which you cannot do when your kids are around. After a while it haunted me with my own problems & I had so many questions in my mind that I cud not answer or I dono I did not have any answers. I started to watch a movie which was funny & at the same time mind scratching.

Junaka

Ingredients:
Ginger & Garlic Paste(G&G) - 1Tbs
Onion - 4 Tbs chopped finely
Salt to taste
3 Green chillies-  minced
water - 1 1/2  cup
Besan -1 cup
cumin Seeds- 1 Tbs
curry leaves- 1 strand cut into small peices
poppy seeds- 1 tsp
coriander to garnish

Method:

Take a pan & put 2 tbs of oil & put cumin seeds when oil is hot. Add curry leaves, G&G paste, some green chillies,chopped onions. Once onion is slightly brown add water & pour Besan slowly & mix well,So that there are no lumps. Add salt.Stir continously till the besan cooks very well for abt 10-15 min. Then pour to a plate which is greased. Pat it & garnish with poppy seeds & coriander leaves. Cut into diamond shape when it cools.You can eat with jolada rotti or chapathi.
Note: This can stay fresh for 2 days if refrigeratred very well.