Lip-smacking monsoon recipes to boost immunity

15 August,2019 02:55 PM IST |  Mumbai  |  mid-day online correspondent

A cup of tea can be made interesting with the addition of ginger, tulsi, or lemongrass. Soups, salads, and sandwiches stuffed with paneer or chicken can definitely make your monsoon memorable.

Chinese Style Corn Curd


Monsoon showers bring joy and enjoyment after a summer full of heat. During summer we soothe ourselves with refreshing drinks and light dishes. Therefore, the arrival of monsoon brings cheer with a pleasant drop in the temperature. The soothing coldness in the air inspires us to cook something hot and tasty. It is also a wonderful idea to increase your intake of seasonal fruits, vegetables and lean protein to save yourself from sniffles. A bowl of vegetable soup with crunchy toppings of corn and pomegranate seeds can make a great meal. A cup of tea can be made interesting with the addition of ginger, tulsi, or lemongrass. Soups, salads, and sandwiches stuffed with paneer or chicken can definitely make your monsoon memorable. You can whip up fun dishes with flavorful and fresh ingredients that are easily available in the local market. Get together with your beloved family and enjoy these healthy and scrumptious recipes to brighten up your monsoon.

Chinese Style Corn Curd by Chef Ananya Banerjee

Ingredients
400 grams, tin cream style sweet corn
1 cup, cornflour
1/2 tsp, white pepper powder
1, Spring onion greens chopped
Oil for deep frying for greasing
Salt to taste

Method

Salami Pinwheels by Prasuma - Pioneer in Deli Meats and Cold cuts

Having a stash of these pinwheels in the freezer makes last-minute entertaining a breeze. It's worth seeking out all-butter puff pastry, which offers a much better flavour than one made with oil.

Makes 6 dozen pinwheels
Total time: Less than 60 minutes

Ingredients:
18-ounce package frozen puff pastry sheets, defrosted
4-ounce package Salami, finely chopped
1 cup shredded Parmesan
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Freshly ground black pepper

Method

Kashmiri Kahwa by Chef Pallavi Nigam
Makes for two

Ingredients
2 and a half cup of water
1 tbsp, green tea leaves
1/2 inch, cinnamon
2, cloves
2, cardamom
1 tsp, rose petals
5-6 saffron strands
1 tsp, honey (optional)

Method

Indian Grilled Chicken Pasta by Chef Mithu Sonar of Gulmarg Restaurant - The Shalimar Hotel

Ingredients:
150 gm, grill chicken
30 gm, lettuce,
5 gm salt/pepper
10 gm, Cherry Tomato
10 gm, Olive Green/Black
10 gm, Olive Oil
5 gm Garlic
5 gm, Thyme mixed
70 gm, Penne pasta
50 gm, cocktail sauce
chilli sauce
Mayonnaise sauce
Barbecue sauce
Tomato ketchup

Method

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