A Chef's Melody

What you will need 1 cup cold homemade curd/dahi 10 strands saffron 2 tbsp milk 2 tbsp sugar 1/8 tsp cardamom powder 1 tsp crushed pistachios and almonds What you have to do Warm the milk for 10 secs in the microwave and add the saffron strands to it.Set aside for 10 mins. In a mixer/blender jar,add all the ingredients except nuts and whip for 30 secs. Pour in a glass and garnish with nuts

What do you need 1 cup white quinoa,washed and soaked for 1 hour 1/4 cup thick poha,washed and soaked for 30 mins 2 green chilies 1 inch ginger 10 sprig cilantro 2 Persian cucumbers,washed,peeled and grated salt oil  What you need to do Drain the quinoa and grind it to a smooth paste.Add couple of tbsp of water if needed. Now add the remaining ingredients and blend to a smooth paste. Remove this batter in a bowl. Heat a skillet.When hot grease the skillet with a tbsp of oil. Add 2 dollops of batter to the skillet and spread it evenly.Cover and cook for 2 mins on medium-high heat. Remove the cover,flip and cook the other side. Serve hot  with coconut chutney. Makes:10 dosas