Savoury PinWheels

Ingredients

1 tbs of oil

1 tsp Fennel seeds

1 medium Oinion

4 Garlic cloves

2 green chillies

2 tsp Salt

1 tsp Red chilli powder

1 tsp Turmeric

1 tsp Gram masala

Small cup Lemon juice

Handful of Coriander

2 Potatos

1 midium cup Frozen peas

Puff pastry sheet

Butter

1 tsp Cumin seeds

Method

To a large wok add 1tbs of oil.

Add in the cumin and flannel seeds and let them cook for a minute.

Now add in the onion, garlic, ginger and green chillies.

Then add in the turmeric, red chilli powder, gram masala and salt.

Mix well and let it Sauté for 5mins, to let the spices cook.

Add in the mashed potato and peas and mix well.

Add lemon juice and coriander and mix well. Let it cook for a few minutes and take it of gas.

Roll out the puff Pastry sheet and spread a layer of the mixture on it.

Slowly roll up the pastry sheet into a tight log.

Now cut the log in to slices and place it on to a baking tray.

Brush the pinwheels with butter to give it that golden colour.

Place the baking In the oven and bake at 400F for 20minutes.

Quick & easy lunch box ideas:Turmeric infused rice with green peas.

Ingredients

1 cup of basmati rice

2 cups of water

1/2 cup frozen green peas

2 tsp olive oil

1/4 tsp cumin

1/4 turmeric

Season with rock salt

Method:

Boil the rice in water until it’s cooked. Now wash the peas in warm water to remove ice.

In a frying pan heat oil and add in cumin seeds. Once they have coloured & start to crackle slightly, add in the peas and cook for 2 mins. Now add in turmeric, salt & mix well. Remove from the heat.

Once the rice is cooked drained out the water and add it to the pea pan.

Using a fork mix it well through and add salt to taste.

Batata Poha

Batata Poha is popular and traditional South Indian breakfast recipe. In Maharashtra it’s know as Pohe and in Gujarat as Poha.

Batata Poha Is easy to make and is low in calories. It has aprox 76.9% of carbs and 23% fat, making it an ideal choice for a quick healthy meal. It’s also packed with iron, and ranked low on the glycemic index.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Serves: 3 servings

Ingredients

2 cups thick Poha (rice flakes)

1 medium potatoe chopped

1 large onion chopped finely

8 curry leaves

1 tsp Cumin Seeds

1 tsp mustard seeds

1 tsp Asafoetida

1 tsp Turmeric Powder

Salt to taste

1 Lemon

2 tbs oil

1 cup of finely chopped fresh Coriander

Method

Put the poha in a strainer.

Wash the poha throughly and gently. Drain the excess water through a strainer.

In a large wok heat 2 tbs of oil. Add in the mustard seeds, once the seeds start to splut, add in the asafoetida, cumin seeds, green chilies and curry leaves.

Allow the spices to cook for 45- 50 seconds.

Now add in the chopped onions and sauté for 1-2 minutes.

Add in the boiled chopped potatoes and mix well and let it cook for 2mins. Stir to prevent sticking.

Add in the salt and turmeric powder. mix it and leave it for a minute.

Now add the soaked poha and mix well and let it cook for 3-4 minutes.

Add fresh lemon juice, and chopped coriander leaves.

Mix well & turn of the heat.

Batata poha is ready for serving.