Friday, January 22, 2010

Tricolor Pilaf with Avocado and Mango Raita

Today's focus is on Avocado. This is another wonder fruit with many health benefits.Its also said that, An Avocado a Day keeps the doctor away.


Some of the health benefits of Avocado :
  • Prevention of Breast cancer and Prostrate cancer.
  • Good for the health of your Eyes and heart.
  • Helps in lowering Cholesterol.
  • Prevention of Strokes.
  • Known to be a Vitamin E Powerhouse.
  • Excellent source of Glutathione which is an antioxidant which prevents aging,cancer and heart diseases.

For more detailed explanation of the health benefits please read here.


Avocado and Mango Raita

Ingredients :

  • 1 Avocado peeled and diced
  • 1 cup diced mango
  • 1 Jalapeno chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion chopped
  • handful of fresh Cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup plain yoghurt whisked
  • salt to taste

Here's a Basic Guide of How to cut and peel an Avocado.

Preparation : I Hope the following pictorial instructions are self explanatory. Just add all the ingredients in a bowl and adjust the seasoning (salt). Raita is ready to serve.

Tricolor Pilaf - Tiranga Pulao

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups Basmati Rice
  • 1 cup grated carrot
  • 1 cup peas frozen
  • 1 cup corn frozen
  • handful of raisins
  • 1" piece of ginger finely chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 4-5 peppercorns
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • salt to taste
    2 tbsp Olive oil

Preparation :

  • Wash and Soak 2 cups of rice in 4 cups of water. You will not need to add anymore water to make the pilaf. Just use this rice with the water. Keep this aside for around 15-20 minutes .
  • Heat some oil in a pan . Add Cumin seeds. When they splutter, add peppercorns, and the freshly chopped ginger. Fry for about a minute.
  • Add the raisins, grated carrot,peas and corn. Fry for a minute.Add turmeric powder, salt, red chilli powder. Then add the rice with the water which we had kept aside earlier.
  • Let this cook uncovered on medium flame. Now when you see that most of the water has dried up (like 85-90%) set the stove to the lowest flame and cover the pan with a lid and cook for about 5 minutes
  • Your Pilaf is ready to serve with the Avocado and Mango Raita.
* Its Tricolor/Tiranga because of the orange color of the carrot, green color of the peas and yellow of the corn.

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25 comments:

  1. Avocado and Mango, nice combo. I just saw one recipe the other day also avocado and mango. Will try to make this soon.

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  2. Wow.. this post is so informative and yummy too :)

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  3. Hi Dolly. Just checked ur new profile pic, good one dear. You have a very North Indian face, to which state do u actually belong?
    I also realised we entered the blogging world at almost the same time, May 2009.
    Coming to the raita, very interesting combo indeed. We are still a few months away from the mangoes, will try ur version then. Avaocado alas are not that easily available here, but have enjoyed them in Chennai where they were available easily.

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  4. The whole platter us really so healthy and colorful.. tempting me on the whole. Avocado and mango are really good combo, avocado with onion I make raita but adding mango is really interesting, cannot wait to try it out.

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  5. I loved the raitha...very tempting...fruits..... I love mango by itself...more because it is called KUKU in Tulu language...... I loved the pilaf too, as I am totally into rice... Any kind any sort..... ;-)

    Ash...
    (http://asha-oceanichope.blogspot.com/)

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  6. Congrats on ur award Dolly.Just keep rocking and thankyou so much for appreciating my blog.Your pulao looks so tempting and delicious.The raita looks very healthy and yummy too.

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  7. Heartiest congratulations for your award. I appreciate for your wonderful presentation with mouth watering pictures. Raitha looks tempting.

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  8. I have not yet started on eating avocados or making it a staple at home. but after seeing all its benefits it soon going to enter my veggie list. the raita looks lovely. i can eat it on its own anytime.last but not the list COngrats on the Award.

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  9. Interesting & a very unique recipe for raitha...and rice looks yummy too..

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  10. Interesting and yummy recipes..i love mango raita..must try this...looks so deliciously tempting!

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  11. Hey Dolly

    thanks for visiting me and leaving a wonderful comment...congrats for your award, many more to come..rice and raita looks very colourful and yummy...following you so don't miss the post..

    cheers

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  12. The pulao looks tempting and the dip's combination sounds different:)

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  13. U r good at pulav making...looks colorful dear...lov avocado,now its the season...hav to try raita ....

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  14. Dolly, first of all, very nice profile pic! I love avocados too and this looks like a nice raita with avocados and mangoes.. I'll surely try it soon. Tricolor pulav just looks soooo inviting. congrats on award, you sure deserve them!

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  15. wow very nice combo dolly...raita luks fabulous, awesome combo...thnx for teling benifits of avacado, nice pilaf recipe

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  16. Delicious :-) Lot of useful info abt avacado..Thanks for sharing dear

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  17. Both the dishes look super delicious, lovely platter.

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  18. Wat a lovely spread,raita looks unique and fantastic...both dishes together looks delicious..

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  19. the more colors the more healthy !!!! yummy recipes !!

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  20. Delicious spread!!!
    Wonderful click with lovely information

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  21. Love the addition of avocados1 MAkes a complete wholesome meal!

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  22. Both pulav and raita looks tempting and delicious...

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  23. pilaf looks delicious..Interesting & unique recipe for raitha.Yummy great combo dolly..will try this!Thanks for sharing.
    Congrats and wish u get lots more!!

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