Papaya-Pineapple-Salad

#PapayaPineappleSalad : Semi ripe [ a stage between ripe and raw ] #Pineapple and #Papaya has been used to prepare this tasty crunchy salad.
The #salad can be consumed as it is for the breakfast or as an evening snack. It also goes well with lunch.

Ingredients :
big piece	Papaya [ semi ripe ]
3 or 4 slices	Pineapple [ semi ripe ]
5 - 6	Vallarai leaves [ optional ]
1 tbsp	Coriander leaves chopped
7 - 8	Mint leaves, chop nicely
1	Green chilly nicely chopped
1/4 Tsp	Pepper powder
1/2 Tsp	Salt [ adjust ]
1/2 Tsp	Lemon juice [ adjust ]

Method :

Chop pineapple and papaya into thin julians.

Take all the ingredients in a vessel and toss well.

Adjust salt and lemon juice.

Tasty and crunchy salad is ready.

Enjoy!!

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Vazhaipoo-Vazhaithandu-Thayir-Pachadi

#VazhaipooVazhaithanduThayirPachadi  #BananalossomBananaStemSalad : The inner most florets with bracts of #BananaBlossom [ #Vazhaipoo ] can be consumed raw. Commonly #BananaStem is used in the preparation of #ThayirPachadi [ #raitha ]. Using these two along with cucumber, carrot and onion prepared a tasty thayir pachadi.

Ingredients :
1/2 Cup	Curd
Inner part	Vazhaipoo [ banana blossom ]
2 Tbsp	Vazhai thandu [ banana stem ] chopped
2 Tbsp	Cucumber chopped nicely
1 Tbsp	Onion nicely chopped
1 Tsp	Carrot grated
6 - 8	Curry leaves
1 Tsp	Coriander leaves chopped
1	Green chilly chopped nicely
1/2 Tsp	Salt [ adjust ]
To Temper :
1/2 Tsp	Mustard seeds
1/2 Tsp	Black gram split [ urad dhal ]
1/2 Tsp	Gingelly oil [ till / sesame oil ]

Method :

Take curd in a bowl beat well with a spoon.

Chop vazhaipoo nicely and put into the bowl containing curd.

Add all other given ingredients and mix well.

Adjust salt.

Heat a kadai with oil on a stove and crackle mustard seeds.

Then add black gram split and fry till it turn golden color.

Transfer on to the pachadi.

Tasty and healthy vazhaipoo vazhai thandu thayir pachadi ready.

Goes well with all types of briyani and pulav 

and bisibele bath.

It can also be served as a side dish for chappathy and poori.

Paruppu sadham [ rice mixed with dahl ] can also be relished with this yummy pachadi.




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Katharikkai-Thayir-Pachadi

#KatharikkaiThayirPachadi #BrinjalYogurtSalad : #Pulav or #Briyani or #bisibelebath goes well with #ThayirPachadi. Even #Paruppusadham tastes too good with thayir pachadi. Generally thayir pachadi is prepared using chopped onion, grated carrot, chopped tomato, chopped green chilly, coriander leaves, curry leaves all mixed in curd adding salt.
Here this special thayir pachadi has been prepared with #brinjal [ #katharikkai ]. It tastes very good when prepared with tender #brinjal and melts in your mouth like butter.
Now let us see the method of preparation.

Ingredients :
1 medium size	Brinjal
1/2 cup	Fresh Curd
1 Tsp	Coriander leaves chopped
2 Tsp	Onion chopped
1 Tsp	Curry leaves chopped
1/2 Tsp	Salt [ adjust ]
Ingredients to grind :
2 Tsp	Coconut scrapings
1/2 Tsp	Cumin seeds
2	Small onion
1	Green chilly [ adjust ]
To Temper :
1/2 Tsp	Mustard seeds
1/2 Tsp	Black gram split
1/2 Tsp	Oil

Oil to fry brinjal

Method :
Beat the curd and set aside.
Grind the given ingredients into a very smooth paste and keep aside.

Heat oil on a stove over low to medium flame.
The oil should be hot but not fuming.
Chop brinjal into quarter inch thick pieces and fry in the oil.
Transfer on to a tissue paper lined plate once it becomes soft.

Now take fried brinjal and all the other ingredients in a bowl.
Add ground paste, beaten curd and salt.
Mix well and then mustard seeds & black gram split [ urad dhal ] in a kadai.
Pour over prepared thayir pachadi.

mmm... tasty n yummy katharikkai thayir pachadi is ready.
A very good side dish for pulav, briyani, tomato rice, bisibelebath, etc.,...
It also goes well with paratha and chappathy.
Try it out.. Its different..



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Pachadi-Salad-Raitha

#Salad - #Pachadi - #Raitha : Chopped Green fresh vegetables and green leafy vegetables are mixed together with seasonings to make a salad. #Salad is known as #Pachadi in Tamil.
Pachadi is prepared with or without curd.

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Salads/Raitha/Pachadi
Brinjal mushroom thayir pachadi	Nellikkai thayir pachadi	Thayir pachadi
Vazhai thandu thayir pachadi	Kosambari [ lentil salad ]	Carrot lentil salad
Carrot salad	pappaya carrot  salad	Pappaya radish salad
Katharikkai thayir pachadi	Maangai pachadi	Fruit salad
Papaya pineapple salad	Venthaya Pachadi	Vazhaipoo vazhaithandu pachadi

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Papaya-Carrot-Salad

#PapayaCarrotSalad : #RawPapaya [ #UnripePapaya or #GreenPapaya] is a great source of vitamins, enzymes and phytonutrients. These phytonutrients and enzymes help in improving digestion and aids in strengthening immune system of our body. When it turns into fruit it loses some of the vital nutrients and enzymes. So it is advisable to include raw papaya in our daily diet.
We have already seen a recipe to prepare soup with green papaya. Now we will see another simple but tasty salad using raw papaya.

Ingredients :
1 cup	Raw Papaya grated
1/4 cup	Carrot grated
1 or 2	Green chilly, finely chop [ adjust ]
1 Tsp	Coriander leaves finely chopped
1 Tsp	Lemon Juice [ adjust ]
3/4 Tsp	Salt [ Adjust ]
To Temper :
1/2 Tsp	Mustard seeds
1 Tsp	Gingelly oil [ til/sesame oil ]

Method :

Peel papaya and remove the seeds inside.

Grate and take in a bowl.

Add all the given ingredients and mix well.

Heat a kadai on a stove over medium flame.

Add oil and splutter mustard seeds.

Pour over the salad mix.

Adjust salt and lemon juice.

Enjoy crunchy and tasty papaya carrot salad!!..

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