Health Chevro

It is said that only us Indians can possibly make a snack out of breakfast cereals...and this holds true most especially with this crunchy, sometimes spicy, snack we love; CHEVRO , do give this one a try, you may fall in Love with it too.

Chevro making has come a long way from the good old days, with many new varieties now being made. 

A Huge Shukran to Nafeesa Vawda for sharing with us her picture, and recipe used, for this Health Chevro, we love it💕💕💕.

Health Chevro

(Kindly shared on by Nafeesa Vawda💕)

3 packets salted pretzels

Half kg each of: pecans,cashews,almonds & red skin peanuts

1 box honey oaties

1 box fruit loops

1 box honey cornflakes

1 box honey shreddies

* You can add any other honey cereal you find too.

* Dry all the cereals in the oven on low

* Do the same wit the nuts

1packet sultanas(fry & drain)

Handful sliced coconut.(roast in oven wit nuts)

6 cloves thinly sliced garlic (fry & drain)

Sliced green chillies (fry &drain)

Curry leaves (fry & drain)

1 bunch chopped dhanya(Coriander) (fry &drain)

Salt to taste

2 teaspoon chillie powder

* Fry a little sesame seeds and mustard  seeds and add to above.

* Mix all together well

* Adjust salt and chillies to your taste.

Brinjol, Potato and Peas Curry

We learn a new thing or two everyday on our Facebook Watalotwegot group.  Sometimes even learning to pronounce a veggie in a different dialect😉.

Did You know Brinjol or Eggplant is called 'Wengra' in the Gujarati language??? This was new to me, but thanks to the wonderful lovelies on the group who quickly enlightened me.
A Huge Thanks to Sumaya Jeewa Altalib for sharing her pic and recipe used, and YOU will find the recipe as was posted by her, here below. 💕💕💕

A simple and delicious Vegetarian meal for you to Try at your next meat-free meal😉.

Wengra Aloo with Peas (Brinjol/Potato/Peas).  

(Kindly shared by Sumaya Jeewa Al-Talib - Watalotwegot💕) 

1 medium wengra (brinjol/eggplant) cut into wedges. Wash. Sprinkle little salt and arad /tumeric. Keep aside. 

2 medium potatoes. Cut into wedges. 

1 large onion chopped 

2 tomatoes chopped 

1 tsp. Ginger and garlic paste 

Whole green chillies 

Curry leaves 

Salt

1/2 tsp. Arad /tumeric 

1 and half tsp. Chilli powder 

Salt to taste

1 tsp. Curry/mixed masala powder 

1 tsp.  Dhana jeeru powder 

Fresh sliced/crushed  garlic

Frozen peas.

Method : 

Pot add 2 to 3 Tbsp oil 

Add few curry leaves, onion and garlic. Sauté, (not browned ) Add in your masalas & GG. Wait for lovely aroma.

Add in tomatoes , let cook about 5 mins. 

Add in aloo, little water and cover till aloo is 3 quarter done. 

Add in brinjol and peas . Add in green chilles & remaining curry leaves.Cover . Let cook till brinjol,peas and potatoes are soft.

Please adjust spices according to your taste.

Kitchra

Pronounced as Kitchro OR Kitchra, this dish is an all-in-one kind of meal, a delightful blend of slowly cooked Lentils, Meat and Rice...

The Result...A thick Blend of Aromatic Goodness, just waiting to be enjoyed on Cold evenings, or on any other day of the year.

Today we Thank Naeema Jogiat for sharing her pic and recipe used💕💕.

Khichro/Kitchra 
(NAEEMA JOGIAT - WATALOTWEGOT )
Servings 8-10 people
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one cup barley
1/2  up arad  dhal
1/2 cup oil dhal
1/4 cup moong  dhal
1/4 cup  chana  dhal
1/2 cup rice

soak all the  dhal and rice  together - barley  should be soaked separately - for at least 3-4 hours but preferably  over night .

in a big pot add 10-12 cups of water -- or use pressure cooker with less amount of water  (5 cups),
add the dhal  and barley mixture
add salt , little oil, one Tablespoon white vinegar..
one  whole sliced  onion
and let mixture boil until done
in a separate  pot - slice one onion and braise until soft-
1 kg washed meat
1 Tablespoon ginger garlic
1 teaspoon crushed green chillies -add more if you want it spicy
salt to taste (preferably add less as the mixture already  has salt)
1/4 teaspoon arad
1 teaspoon jeera  powder
1 teaspoon dhaniya  powder
1 Tablespoon red/garlic masala

add 6-8 cups of water and
let it cook until meat gets properly done..

once barley mixture is cooked ( it shouldn't  be too liquidy  nor to thick) ..blend with hand blender
add the cooked  meat to the barley and mix well
add 1/2 tin coconut milk
make onion  wagar  with ghee and oil
 and add to the mixture with the oil  and ghee included..
cut in green  dhaniya and mint, mix well ..serve without onion khatchumar  and amli/tamarind  juice and ENJOY.

Sugar Popcorn

"Sugar popcorn.. strawberry, bubblegum and peppermint an awesome combination". - as quoted by Jamilah, shukran for sharing your pic and recipe used for this sweet treat💕💕💕

Sugar Popcorn by Pebbles and Piggytails, which I made a small change to by adding flavouring.

2 cups unpopped popcorn seeds
1 1/2 cups white sugar
4 Tablespoon water
1 Tablespoon butter
Food colouring and flavour drop of your choice

Pop seeds according to your choosing, I used a large thick base pot with very little oil and popped one cup at a time. You can air pop or pop in microwave.

In a saucepan add the sugar, water, butter, colour and flavour. Bring to boil, while stirring constantly. As soon as it boils, pour it immediately over popped popcorn, stir it around until all the popcorn is covered. Let it stand for a few minutes. The popcorn does not stick together. Just shake it around if you find it sticking..

Now since I did different flavours and colours I used 1 cup of unpopped popcorn seeds for every colour, which means I halved the recipe.
(💕Jamilah Mehtar-Mangerah💕)

Chicken Strips with Sriracha Dipping Sauce

Healthy meals can be a breeze to prepare, and that is just what Ridwana Malek proved when she kindly shared with us her pic and the recipe she used,to make this yummy dish. WE LOVE IT💕💕💕.

Personally I love Chicken, so this one is definitely going to feature somewhere on my table😉. How about YOU?

CRUMBED CHICKEN WITH SRIRACHA DIPPING SAUCE
(KINDLY SHARED ON BY RIDWANA MALEK💕)

2 chicken fillet
1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon garlic
1 teaspoon chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed jeero
1/4 teaspoon  lemon pepper
2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon oil

Sriracha Dipping Sauce

1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup Siracha sauce (star meat)
2 tablespoon soya sauce
2 teaspoon lemon juice

- From 1 fillet cut across to make 3 thin pieces
- Mix together sauce ingredients and keep aside
- Marinate chicken  in above ingredients for few hours
- Heat little butter and oil in frypan
coat chicken in panko crumbs and fry till golden on both sides
- Serve chicken with Siracha sauce, side salad and vegetables

***sauce recipe is from afternoon express on SABC 3

# GLOSSARY -
* JEERO = CUMIN (JEERA)