Pammi's Masala baingan

Masala baingan:
Ingredients:
1.Brinjal(small ones)-12
2.Tomato(chopped)-1(big)
3.Asafoetida(hing)-1/4th tsp
3.Green chillies-5
4.Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
5.Chilli powder-1 tsp
6.Cumin powder-1 tsp
7.Coriander powder-1 tsp
8.Plain curd-1/2 cup
9.Sugar n salt to taste
10.Oil-4tbsp
11.Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp
12.Fenugreek seeds-1/2tsp
13.Bay leaf -1
14.Cardamoms-4 to 5

Procedure: Wash the brinjals and cut them lengthwise into halves leaving the upper part of the stem intact.Now,marinate the brinjals with salt and turmeric and keep them aside for 10 mins.Meanwhile,make a paste of the curd and the powders with little water.Heat oil in a pan.Deep fry the brinjals until they turn golden brown and set aside.Now,add fenugreek seeds,coriander seeds and bay leaf.Add chopped tomatoes and fry for 2-3mins.Add the paste and stir.Fry until oil separates.Now add 1 cup water,salt and sugar.Cook until the gravy thickens and oil separates.Add crushed cardamoms,fried brinjals and chopped green chillies and remove from the flame.Your masala baingan is ready!

Pammi's crunchy sweet and sour salad

Ingredients:
1.carrot-1
2.cabbage-3 leaves(blanched and cut into square shapes)
3.cucumber-1
4.green chilies-3
5.vinegar-4tbsp
6.honey-3tbsp
7.salt to taste
8.soy sauce- 1/2tsp

Procedure:
                Wash the carrot and cucumber and cut into thin strips.Blanch the cabbage leaves and cut into square shapes.Chop the green chilies.For the dressing,mix all the other ingredients in a bowl and toss the vegetables.Now let the salad rest for half and hour in the refrigerator.Serve chilled :)