Chatpata Saeb

A simple healthy snack adjusted to my family's taste.....Chatpata Saeb (apple)

I try maximum to serve fruits as afternoon snacks to my kid and rest of the family... and try to keep or store Fresh fruits in a visible place so.. they tend to first grab the fruits instead of cookies or any chips.. etc...,

Here i have used three varieties of apple... cut them in to small bite size pieces and garnished.. it with my favourite... mix of spices....

Ingredients for making Chatpata Apple:

• Apples few( i used Granny Smith, Red Delicious and Brae burn) can use according to availability and your taste...
• Salt - according to taste
• Red Chili Powder - a pinch
• Dehydrated lemon juice - a pinch or Lime juice - 1/2 teaspoon (for a full bowl of fruits)

Method for making Chatpata Apple:

Step 1: Wash and cut,de-seed the apples and cut them to bite size..

Step 2: Add Spice mixture(salt, chili powder and lemon juice) to the cut Apples mix well and then remove it to a serving bowl and serve.

I simply love to eat fruits by adding the spice mixture.

For variations can use this spice mixture with Oranges,Watermelon,Pineapple,Mangoes,Cantaloupe...Guava...

Whipped Mixed Fruit

Ingredients for making Whipped Mixed Fruit:

• Apple- 1
• Banana-1
• Orange - 1
• Any seasonal Fruit - 1 (like mango,plum,peach,nectarine...)
• Sweetened Condensed Milk - 1/2 cup
• 1 cup Milk :( 2% or whole milk)
• Cream (optional)
• Lemon Juice - 1 Tablespoon

Method for making Whipped Mixed Fruit:

Step 1: Wash and chop the fruits to small cubes and add lemon juice to it and mix well (lemon juice is added to retain the color of the fruits.)

Step 2: Keep aside a handful of the cut fruits for each serving and refrigerate them until the whipped mixed fruit is ready to serve.

Step 3: Blend the remaining fruits in a blender, add the condensed milk, milk and blend till they are smooth.

Step 4:In a serving cup add the fruits, the blended whipped fruit and cream (optional) and serve cold.

Note: This can be done using a single fruit or with combination of fruits according to the availability and desire of the fruits.

Kids will love this dessert. I follow this recipe for my kiddo to eat his servings of fruit.

The ratio given will make approx., four servings...

Apple,Banana & Carrot Pudding (ABC Halwa)

Apple,Banana,Carrot Pudding (Halwa)

Ingredients for making Pudding (Halwa):

• 1 cup of Peeled and Chopped Apple
• 1 cup of Chopped Banana
• 1 cup Peeled and Grated Carrot
• 1 cup Milk or half a cup Milk Powder
• 1 cup Shredded Coconut
• 3/4Th cup Ghee(Clarified Butter)
• 2 cups of Sugar
• 4 Cardamoms
• 6 Cashew nuts

Method for making Pudding (Halwa):

Step 1 : Grind the grated carrots and milk to a smooth paste.

Step 2: Mix all the ingredients together except Ghee (Clarified Butter).

Step 3: Heat them and mix them thoroughly, till the mixture forms a single mass.

Step 4: Now add Ghee, Cardamom Powder and mix well till the Ghee oozes out.

Step 5: Remove from Heat and Garnish with Cashews.Ready to Serve.