Simple Curd Masala Brinjal / Okra

3 medium sized brinjal or 1/2 kg okra- diced

2-3 curry leaves

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1/2 tsp each of- salt, red chilly powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, dry mango powder

1/2 tsp chat masala

200 gm curds

2 tsp oil

Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add curry leaves & cumin seeds. stir in the brinjal / okra with all powder seasoning, except for dry mango powder & chat masala. Sauté till soft.

Stir in beaten curds and mango powder, cook till it's a thick gravy. sprinkle the chat masala & serve.

This dish can also be wrapped in a roti garnished with onions..

enjoy.. :-)

5pm snack menu

Aarty, my darling sister and I were planning out a menu last night for her guests on BB (like every other day)... It was her idea to start a blog to help with planning menus & sharing recipes & disaster tips (remember Jayu).
So here it is..
Anyways here's the1st menu we planned out for 5 pm tea guests..tea with some tadka!!!
1. Tea with biscuits, nuts, etc
2. Hummus with Chips
3. Cottage cheese Crostini (recipe to follow)
4. Veg Soy Frankie
6. Spring rolls

well this is a start...do look forward to get some more innovative post..and yes do drop in your question..
Cheers.