Sweet Vermicelli (Saviyaan)

This low calorie instant dessert is the perfect recipe to go with tea or hot milk. Taste is heightened when served with some milk cream.

Serving: 2
Cooking Time: 10 minutes approx.

Ingredients

• Vermicelli - 1 cup
• White Sugar - 1/4 cup
• Water - 1.5 - 2 cup
• Oil - 3 tablespoon
• Almonds (optional) - 1 tablespoon (chopped)
• Green cardamom (optional) - 2 - 3 

Method

1. Heat oil in a pan for almost a minute.
2. Add vermicelli and cook at high heat for about 2 to 4 minutes.

3. Add sugar and dry fruits and cook for a minute.

4. Add water and cook at high flame for 2 - 5 minutes.

5. Once the water becomes somewhat absorbed lower the heat to medium and cook till completely done.

6. Serve hot.

Potato Cutlets

Potato cutlets are made from boiled potatoes mashed with spices and vegetables and can serve as a filling in sandwiches or burgers or served separately in breakfast or at tea time.

Serving: 10 cutlets

Ingredients

• Potatoes - 4 (medium sized)
• Salt - 1 1/2 teaspoon
• Red chilli powder - 1 1/2 teaspoon
• Cumin seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Green chillies - 5 medium sized (diced)
• Onions - 2 medium sized (diced)
• Egg - 1
• Oil - for frying so quantity may vary

Method

1. Dice all the vegetables.
   
   
   

   
2. Boil potatoes. Insert a knife or fork to check if the knife can easily go in but not too easily as that would mean they are over boiled.
   
   

   
3. Peel the potatoes in a bowl.
   
   

   

   
   
4. Now mash the boiled potatoes with a fork.
   
   
   

   
5. Add salt and red chillies and mix them using the fork. Note: In case mixing with hands, make sure to wear gloves as the red chillies may leave behind a burning sensation.
   
   
   
   
   

   
6. Add the cumin seeds, shredded chicken (optional), vegetables and mix. 
   
   
   

   
7. Form patties out of the mixture.
   
   
   

   
8. Beat the egg in a plate. Add salt and all-spice powder and beat with a fork.
   
   
9. Now dip the potato patty in the egg and place it on the pan with preheated oil. Leave the cutlet on the pan for a while till the egg is cooked. Do not move right away.
   
10. Change side and wait till done.
    
11. Serve with tomato ketchup.

Banana Bread

Banana bread is an easy and healthy recipe that can be enjoyed in breakfast with a hot cup of coffee, milk or tea.

Serving: 2 loaves (12)

Ingredients

• All purpose flour - 2 cup
• Sugar - 1 cup
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Butter - 1/2 cup
• Bananas (very ripe) - 4
• Baking powder - 2 teaspoon
• Baking soda - 1 teaspoon
• Eggs - 2
• Walnuts (crushed) - 1/2 cup

Method

1. Preheat the oven at 350 degree Fahrenheit.
2. Mix all the dry ingredients together and keep aside.
   
3. Roughly mash the bananas in a bowl.
   
4.  Add an egg to the bananas and mix.

5. And melted butter and mix. 
   
   
   
   
6. Add the dry ingredients to this mixture and mix again.
   
   
   
   
7. Add the walnuts and slightly stir.
   
   
   
   
8. Spread the mixture in a loaf dish.