It's already May and, so far, the year has literally passed in a haze. All significant dates, celebrations, and both ups and downs have been nicely hampered by the gnawing shadow of the coronavirus pandemic. And while this has been quite an anxious time, it has also come as a blessing in disguise for some of us. I, for one, have been home and on a food high since March 2020, courtesy Maa ke haath ka amazing khaana! I seriously have zero cognizance of how half a year has already passed and I was almost going to forget that it's Mother's Day on Sunday had it not been for my Insta fam and their commendable preparations for the same.
Now, as I sit homebound, stuffing my face with mum's delicious food, I have been thinking of doing something that she does for us every single day with all the love and sans any complaints - cooking, of course. And while it is almost impossible to whip up some mom-level recipes, I have zeroed down on four of them that are super fun, easy to make (important!), and mom-friendly. Care to join me for a cooking spree this Mother's Day? Read on.
Don’t we all love listening to fun, carefree tales from our parents’ childhood? That twinkle in their eyes, that content smile while they reminisce about their childhood is just priceless. And here’s a super easy healthy food recipe that is sure to remind them of all the childhood fun and the good, old summer days.
This is actually a really fun recipe which also happens to be super versatile. While we have used watermelons for our recipe, you can pick any seasonal fruit that your mom likes and use it in the recipe. You can even combine more than one fruit, basically, the world is your oyster here and you’d be surprised with how amazing this sorbet turns out to be with the least effort possible.
Watermelon 3 Cups (Cubed and deseeded)
Milk powder 2 tbsp
Sugar syrup 2 tbsp
Lemon juice 3-4 tbsp
Ice 1 cup (Crushed)
Mint leaves (For garnishing)
Shot glasses (To serve)
I have seen few Indian moms who lack a passion for chaat. The sweet mom of mine, for one, keeps telling me that she just had paanipuris while she was pregnant with me. True story, folks! Now, with the current pandemic and the consequent lockdown situation, we are sure that both you and your mom must be missing some tangy chaat. And while making chat is not always fun and games, here’s one that’s surprisingly easy to make. Here's the recipe:
Gram flour 1 Cup
Spinach leaves (Medium to large-sized)
Curd 1 Cup
Onion 1 (Medium-sized, finely chopped)
Tomato 1 (Medium-sized, finely chopped)
Green chilly 2 (Finely chopped)
Tamarind or Amchoor Chutney (½ Cup)
Coriander ½ Cup (Finely chopped)
Carom seeds 1 tbsp
Red chilly powder (To taste)
Turmeric ½ tbsp
Salt (To taste)
Oil (To fry)
From the heady aroma of Butter Paneer Masala to crispy paneer pakoras, Indian moms sure have a way with epic paneer recipes. Well, this might be your chance to surprise your mom with some paneer sorcery from your end. Our Paneer Pocket recipe is fun, yum, and all that it takes to leave your mom sufficiently impressed with your culinary skills. Here's what you need to do for the recipe:
All-purpose flour 1 Cup
Baking powder 1 tbsp
Garlic 3-4 Cloves (Chopped)
Onion 1 Medium (Chopped)
Peas 1 Cup (Optional)
Capsicum ½ Cup (Finely chopped)
Tomato ½ Cup (Finely chopped)
Carrot ½ Cup (Finely chopped)
Potato 1 Large (Boiled and grated)
Tomato ketchup 2 tbsp
Paneer 1 Cup (Grated)
Mozzarella cheese 1/2 Cup (Grated)
Salt (To Taste)
Oil
It's May and it would be a shame if we conclude this article without any mango recipes. In fact, we have a rather epic one for you. This Kerala style Mango Curry is as rich as it is simple to make and would surprise your taste buds.
Now, we always love when moms play with the recipes and whip up something nice and interesting out of the blue. This Mango Curry, which remains quite an underappreciated South Indian gem, is sure to hit her in the exact same way. Intrigued? Here's what you need to do:
Ripe Mango 2 large (Finely Chopped)
Jaggery ½ Cup (Powdered)
Ghee ½ Cup
Coconut Milk 2 Cups
Curry Leaves 1-2 Sprigs
Mustard Seeds 1 tbsp
Dried Red Chillies 2-3
So guys, ready to give your mom a gastronomical surprise this Mother's Day?
Featured Image: Instagram