LAVI'S DELICACIES

CHICKEN FLOWER MOMOS This is a super delicious appetizer which needs very few ingredients and can be prepared without putting in much effort.  Delicately flavoured Chicken mince balls are coated with flavourful basmati rice & steamed! A very healthy dish as it is steamed and no oil is used in the preparation.  This super healthy,  less spicy,  flavourful dish is loved by everyone especially enjoyed by the kids & is an ideal choice for their birthday  parties or their lunch box. This is the best choice to have as an appetizer or a side dish with fried rice and noodles.  RECIPE: INGREDIENTS: A. 250 gms Chicken mince (Any mince meat of your choice) 1 medium finely chopped onion 1-2 finely chopped green chillies( as per your choice) ( i used 1/4 tsp green chilly sauce  instead) 1 tsp giner garlic paste 1 tsp crushed black pepper ( as per your choice)  2 tbsp  soy sauce  1/4 tsp lemon juice Salt to taste. B. 100 grams basm...

CHATPATA ALOO/ BABY POTATOES This is a super delicious and super easy dish which can be served as a side dish with rice and dal or  with chapathies or can be enjoyed as an appetizer or  a quick snack.  I would rather call it as 'Jatpat aloo' as this dish can be prepared within 5 minutes if the boiled and peeled baby potatoes are kept ready.  This spicy, tangy, chatpata dish can be enjoyed by anyone , especially the kids and is an ideal snack in their lunch box.  Here is a quick & easy recipe: Please use spices as per your choice. Use less salt as the chat masala used in this recipe also contains salt.  INGREDIENTS: 1/2 kg baby potatoes 1-2 tbsp ghee/oil 1  finely chopped medium size  onion 1/4 tsp ginger garlic paste 1/2 tsp jeera Few coriander leaves for garnishing. For masala: 3/4 tsp red chilly powder 1/2 tsp coriander powder 1/4 tsp jeera powder 1/4 tsp garam masala powder A fat pinch of kasoori methi 1/8 tsp amchur powder or 1...

NIVOL/PALADE Nivol with boiled rice is my most favourite comfort food.  This is given especially during postnatal care due to its medicinal properties.  Simple , tangy,  delicious nivol goes very well with boiled rice & any dry side dish. I prefer this with fried fish.  This curry is prepared using ajwain which is excellent for digestion.  Kokum peel I used kokum peels in this recipe. You can use dried vonti sol( dried skin of sour fruit) or tamarind instead.  Use chillies as per your preference.  Recipe: Ingredients for masala: 1 medium size onion 2 flakes of garlic 1tbsp coriander seeds 1/2 tsp Ajwain( voma) 1 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp jeera 1short red chilly or 2 long red chillies.  Pinch of turmeric  2-3 tbsp coconut Very little tamarind (optional) Other ingredients: 1 tbsp ghee 1 onion sliced 3-4 kokum peels Method: Soak 4-5 dry kokum peels (washed)in 1 cup water for about 2 hrs & keep aside. Grind all the above mentioned ingredients fo...