Spinach Fatayer

I love making variety of savory bakes and so when I saw that this month's home-bakers-challenge had sweet as well as savory bakes was very happy to  choose this yummy snack item.

Spinach Fatayer is a very easy and healthy snack . This recipe is from Middle East and was one of the dishes chosen by Rafeeda who is hosting this month's home-bakers-challenge an event started by  Priya Suresh .

These samosa  like baked snacks were very easy to prepare and made for a delcious snack for our evening tea. You can make these fatayer for your party and get sure likes from kids and adults alike. The health conscious folks will really appreciate your choice of starters.

Everyone at home thoroughly enjoyed having them and have decided to include this hassle free dish in my party menu for starters .

Ingredients  for the covering :

1 cup..................maida
2 tbsp.................oil
1/4 cup...............warm water
salt to taste



Ingredients for the filling :

1 small bunch ...................fresh spinach
1...................................onion (finely chopped )
2 to 3 tbsp....................walnuts ( roughly crushed)
1.................................green chilly ( finely chopped )
1/4 tsp........................pepper powder
1 small....................lemon ( take the juice)
salt to taste.

Method :

Mix together maida, oil and salt .

Gradually add warm water and knead a soft dough.

Cover it with a wet muslin cloth and keep aside.

In a bowl mix well all ingredients given under filling .

Now make balls out of the dough and roll a puri .






Keep a heaped spoonful of the filling on it.







Fold the circle in a triangular shape and seal the edges by pressing them.






Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes till they become golden brown.

Waldorf Salad

I love to make various salads and usually combine the vegetables and fruits with different type of dressings. My love started when I bought a small book Salads while travelling in a Mumbai Local Train.

 Though small the book is a treasure house of various salads and there are still many recipes which I yet have to make. This particular Wakdorf salad is a family favourite and is always a hit at get togethers and parties.

This salad is very simple and is very delicious . So make it whenever you have apples and walnuts handy.

Ingredients :

2........................large juicy apples
1/2 cup..............chopped walnuts
1.......................lemon ( squeezed into juice)
1 tsp.................sugar
2 tbsp..............finely chopped coriander leaves



Ingredients : ( Eggless Mayonnaise)

1 cup.................thick curd ( hang it in a muslin cloth for 1 hour)
1/2 cup ..............fresh cream

1/2 tsp..............pepper powder

1 tbsp...............olive oil
1tsp....................sugar

Method :

Wash the apples thoroughly and cut them into cubes.
Apply sugar and sprinkle the lemon juice on the cubes and chill them till further use.
This prevents the apples from turning black.
Now take the hung curd in a bowl and add fresh cream ,sugar, salt , olive oil and pepper powder.
Whip it till smooth .
This dressing is a good substitute for mayonnaise and can be used as veg mayonnaise in salads.
While serving mix the chilled apples with this sauce add walnut pieces and mix well.



Linking this to CCChallenge of the month

Banana Oats Milkshake

I love to have shakes and juices and mocktails . But my idea to have them till now was  to enjoy these refreshing drinks in the evening or at night with one meal dish at leisure .

Though recently I have started preparing them in the morning for my son who leaves college early . So because of him we all are also getting into the habit of having these drinks in the morning as a part of our breakfast, and I am amazed at the diffrence in my energy levels due to this.

Since I have made them a regular during breakfast I have become more active and  enthusiastic and so would recommend all to start this healthy practice at home.

Today I had made this lovely banana milkshake with oats and dates . It was deliciously filling and we enjoyed it thoroughly.

Ingredients :

1 no..................ripe but firm banana
2 tbsp...............roasted and powdered oats
2 cups ..............milk
4 no..................dates
1 tbsp...............crushed walnuts


Method :

Blend everything except walnuts in a blender to a smooth consistency.
You can add more milk if you like.
While serving top with crushed walnuts.


Sending this to following events :

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