Entries for some blog events......Mango banana smoothie ,Taro root ava curry and something sweet

MANGO-BANANA SMOOTHIE:



This is my entry for AFAM -Mango hosted by Deepa.

ingredients:
Mango.......1/2 of a medium one
Banana....1
Lime juice.....1 tbsp
Honey............few drops
Sugar.........2 tbsp
Ice cubes.......4-5

METHOD:

• Peel the mango and banana.Make small pieces.
• Grind with all other ingredients .If needed add ice water.
• Refrigerate for 2 hours and serve wioth few drops of honey and ice cubes.

TARO ROOT AVA CURRY:

This is my entry for RCI- Andhra Cuisine hosted by Latha of masala magic.



INGREDIENTS:
taro root..........5-6
salt.......as required
Turmeric.......a pinch
Tamarind juice....2 tbsp



AAVA:
Mustard seeds......1 tbsp
Sesame seeds.........1 tbsp
Hing..........a small block
Red chilly........3-4

Grind all these to a smooth paste.

For tampering:
Urad dal.....1 tsp
Chana dal....1 tsp
mustard seeds...1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds......1/2 tsp
Curry leaves......1 stalk
Red chilly............2



METHOD:

• Boil the taro root and peel them.
• In a wide pan add 1 tbsp of oil and add the tampering.
• When the tampering is done well add the taro root pieces.
• Fry for some time and add salt.
• Add the ground ava and tamarind juice.Cover and cook until the tamarind juice gets avaporated and the taro root gets the taste of ava and tamarind.
• Serve with rice...

Now something sweet for Coffee....'s MBP.

CARROT HALWA :

This is from Sia's blog.U can see the recipe here.

This is the first time i did this carrot halwa.I thank supriya for giving us such a yummy recipe .