POTATO MINT OMELETTE

Eggs are consumed all over the world and is a rich source of protein. Egg whites contains almost no fat and the carbohydrate content is less than 1% , unlike the yolk which is high in fats. Eating potatoes can increase brain function, reduce inflammation and can prevent cardiovascular disease, but if you are over weight or diabetic you have to reduce the intake of potatoes.

INGREDIENT

Egg                                                                2
Potato grated small                                   1/2
Mint finely chopped                                  3 tbsp
Onion finely chopped                               1/2
Green chillies/pepper                               1-2  tsp
Cauliflower florets finely chopped        2 tbsp
Olive oil                                                       2tsp
Salt to taste

METHOD

In a large bowl add the eggs, grated potato, finely chopped onion, finely chopped mint,pepper/green chillies finely chopped, finely chopped cauliflower florets and salt.

With a fork nicely beat and mix all the above ingredients.

Heat olive oil in a flat pan. Add the above egg mixture and make an omelette on low to medium heat. When it is cooked flip and cook the other side too.

Take it out in a serving plate. Serve with bread/rice.

CAULIFLOWER MINT PANIYARAM

This dish is made in southern India and there is a particular utensil to make this dish. There are two types of paniyaram - one is the sweet one and one is the salty one.

This recipe is very easy to prepare. When you have unexpected guests you can prepare this dish with left over dosa/idli dough. This dish can be taken as an evening snack.

INGREDIENT

Idli batter                                                  2 tea cup
Onion finely chopped( small)               1
Cauliflower florets finely chopped      2 tbsp
Ginger finely chopped                            1 tbsp
Moong sprouts                                         2tbsp
Curry leaves finely chopped                 1 tbsp
Mint leaves finely chopped                   2 tbsp
Refined oil as needed
Salt to taste

METHOD

Mix all the above ingredients excepting the oil in a bowl.

Heat paniyaram utensil and when it is hot add one spoon of oil and grease the grooves. Add a spoon of batter into each groove and cook for some time, turn it upside down gently and cook till done.

Serve with sambhar or chutney. 

ONION PUDINA CHUTNEY

Mint/pudina leaves are used as medicinal herb to treat stomach ache, irritable bowel syndrome and chest pains.

Coconut is one of the foods that is classified as "superfood". Coconut has lot of health benefits and population who eat lot of coconut are among the healthiest people in the planet. It helps to fight bacteria, fungi and viruses. It protects the hair from damage.

In this chutney onion, red chillies, coconut and pudina are sauteed and made into a fine paste. Usually when I make chutney I add onion, coconut and red chillies. Some pudina leaves were there so I added and the whole taste of chutney changed, I liked the taste of mint /Pudina leaves in the chutney. This spicy chutney is served with idli/dosa( Indian breakfast).

INGREDIENTS

Onions                               3
Pudina/mint leaves      1/2 tea cup
coconut                              1/2 tea cup
Red dry chillies              2-3
Sunflower oil                  1 tbsp
Salt to taste

METHOD

Heat oil in a deep frying pan on medium heat. Add the red dry chillies and onions and sauté till Onion changes colour.

Add pudina and coconut, saute for 2- 3 minutes. Turn off the heat.

Let it cool down. Blend it in a blender by adding little water and salt into a fine paste.

Serve with idli/ dosa.

POTATO MINT OMELETTE

Eggs are consumed all over the world and is a rich source of protein. Egg whites contains almost no fat and the carbohydrate content is less than 1% , unlike the yolk which is high in fats. Eating potatoes can increase brain function, reduce inflammation and can prevent cardiovascular disease, but if you are over weight or diabetic you have to reduce the intake of potatoes.

INGREDIENT

Egg                                                                2
Potato grated small                                   1/2
Mint finely chopped                                  3 tbsp
Onion finely chopped                               1/2
Green chillies/pepper                               1-2  tsp
Cauliflower florets finely chopped        2 tbsp
Olive oil                                                       2tsp
Salt to taste

METHOD

In a large bowl add the eggs, grated potato, finely chopped onion, finely chopped mint,pepper/green chillies finely chopped, finely chopped cauliflower florets and salt.

With a fork nicely beat and mix all the above ingredients.

Heat olive oil in a flat pan. Add the above egg mixture and make an omelette on low to medium heat. When it is cooked flip and cook the other side too.

Take it out in a serving plate. Serve with bread/rice.