Coleslaw-My style

Perfect for a summer snack .I love coleslaw but it has mayo in it so I shifted for yogurt cheese.

Coleslaw

yogurt cheese or cream cheese- 1 cup
shredded cabbage - 1 cup
lemon juice- 1tbsp
mild chili pwd/paprika- 1/4 tsp
pepper pwd- 1/4 tsp
salt - to taste
bell peppers- mixed 1 cup finely chopped
shredded carrots- 1/4 cup
coriander leaves- 1/3 cup finely chopped

 Method:
Combine all yogurt cheese,lemon juice,salt, paprika and pepper ingredients in a bowl.
Then add cabbage, carrot,bell peppers and coriander leaves and mix well.
Cover and refrigerate it overnight.
It can be stored for 5-6 days.

Pongal (rice lentil porridge)

I think there is no one in Tamilnadu who does not love Pongal. It is favorite dish of mine. You can eat it either as breakfast or dinner.Seasoning it with peppercorns and ghee ....with coconut chutney.

Pongal

Ingredients
Raw rice- 1 cup
split yellow moong dhal- 1cup
water - 4cups
ghee- 2tbsp
cashews- 1/4 cup
cumin seeds - 1tsp
black peper -1 tsp
12 curry leaves
 salt - to taste

Method:
Wash rice and lentils.Soak them in 4 cups water for 1/2 hr.
Place rice and lentils in a cooker add salt.Pressure cook it with 5-6 whistles.Put the fire off and leave it aside.
Heat ghee in a pan, add cumin seeds and pepper. let it sizzle for 10 secs.Add curry leaves and cashews  fry till golden brown. Remove from fire
Stir in the oil into the cooker. mix well.
Serve with coconut chutney.