Saturday, December 16, 2006

a strange meal

It was one of those cozy and lazy days when we didn't want to cook anything and yet, didn't want to buy anything from outside and we were ravenously hungry. We just ended up putting random stuff together (isn't exactly healthy) but filled our stomachs just the same..
Sandwich with French fries
It might sound gross but it isn't. These French fries are actually spicy. (The same effect can be achieved by heating frozen fries until they thaw in the microwave. Add powdered black pepper and then heat until they are edibly cooked.)
You need:-
* spicy fries
* cheese slices
* mayonnaise
* bread (white or wholewheat)
* tomato ketchup
Method:-
After preparing the fries, add all fillings between the bread slices and enjoy.
Pita snack
You need:-
* pita - it is a flatbread (like rotis or naan) originating from Middle East, also attributed to Greek origins.
* some type of dip - usually Philadelphia dips are good.
Method:-
Cut pita into small pieces. Use it like chips with the dip.
Once I had the opportunity to try a type of spinach dip - which was absolutely delicious.
You need:-
* spinach - a handful
* ranch - a cup
Method:-
Cut off ends of the spinach, wash and clean (try to remove any thick stalks of the leaves). Chop spinach finely. Put in microwave to heat until it feels soft (not too crispy). Mix this with ranch and serve.
Berry lassi (yoghurt shake)
You need:-
* berries - black, blue, rasp, straw - a handful
* sugar
* plain yoghurt (preferably home made, but store's will do fine) - 3 cups
* water
Method:-
You can add as much berries as you want depending on the level of berry taste you want. A handful of them in 3 cups gives a light pinkish mix colour.
Blend the berries, sugar and yoghurt together. The mixture would be quite thick. Add water to make it diluted and blend again. Can be served immediately or chilled.
For those, who do not like tasting pulp or seeds of the berries, filter before serving. Novel recipes could be made by adding other fruits too like cherries, banana, etc.

We finished off dinner with some store cake. Strange but sweet dinner.

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