Author Archives: Quick Treats by Mamatha Kumar

Lemonade is refreshing and delicious to drink in summer days. Try this minty,salt and sweet lemonade and give your taste buds a real treat. Add your favorite fruit like strawberries,blueberries,watermelon for extra special flavors. Ingredients 4 to 5 – mint leaves, 2 – lime/lemons(juice), 1/2 teaspoon – chat masala powder, 1/2 teaspoon – salt orContinue reading “Summer drink – sweet and salt Lemonades”

Pineapple fried rice is healthy,sweet and savory.I was doubtful to do at home until I got this easy recipe from my sister.Now I do it,whenever I crave for it.Magic ingredient is curry powder and rest is simple and easily available in your pantry. Do give it a try!! Ingredients 1 small – chopped onion ,Continue reading “Pineapple fried rice”

I absolutely love this salad, I have made many more times and my family’s favorite. It is combination of soft ,crunchy(add red onion for enhanced taste) and juicy. Its summer and time for salad . Cucumber Avocado salad is one of the easiest salad. Ingredients 1 large – English cucumber, 2 – Roma tomatoes, 2Continue reading “Cucumber Avocado salad”

who does not like Ice-cream?? everyone’s favorite and I love to have homemade ice-creams .No preservatives ,No extra Sugar. Tasty and Healthy. Did i mention that i am a hard core fan of Tea/Masala Chai??Yes i love both Tea and Icecream. why not combine both and make it masala tea/chai Ice cream?? Here goes theContinue reading “Masala chai/tea Icecream”

Medu vada is an Indian fritter made with black lentils or urad dal. Shaped as doughnuts and deep fried in oil.Which is Crispy outside and soft inside. Very popular snack eaten as breakfast in south India. Try this simple recipe. You can make yummy,crispy vada’s at home in just few mins and with less ingredients.Continue reading “Medu Vada”

Avocado milkshake is a sweet, creamy and delicious summer drink made with milk ,sugar and cardamom powder. About Avocado Every serving of Avocado has 20 vitamins and minerals including potassium,vitamin B,C,E plus natural chemicals that may help prevent cancer. Avocados are low in sugar, rich in fiber which keeps you full for longer. Avocados haveContinue reading “Avocado milkshake”

Here goes the recipe of popular Brazilian food gluten free Brazilian cheese bread also called as Pao de Queijo. It’s crunchy outside and chewy inside. Made with tapioca flour(gluten-free) and cheese.I am bringing you eggless version of pao de Queijo . Try this simple recipe😄 Ingredients 1 1/2 cups – tapioca flour, 1 cup –Continue reading “Pao de Queijo (Brazilian cheese bread)”

Chocolate covered strawberries is traditional gift for Valentine’s Day in USA. It’s simple and perfect for dessert or anytime you crave for eating sweet.. chocolate + strawberries = perfect dessert. Ingredients 6 to 8 – Strawberries with stems, Candy melts (pink and white), Or Chopped semisweet chocolate Toppings Coconut,nuts,sprinkles Description Line parchment paper on aContinue reading “Chocolate covered strawberries”

Vegetable puffs is my favorite snack. I used to get this from a bakery close to our house. It’s spiced mixed vegetables stuffed in puff pastry and baked in oven until crispy , buttery and flaky. Tried my own method of filling with my choice of vegetables.. try this if you are missing Indian bakery..Continue reading “Vegetable puffs”

Ragi porridge is a healthy nutritious food specially given to toddlers .enjoyed by kids and adults too..it’s made up of roasted Ragi flour,jaggery and milk. Topped with dry fruits powder and clarified butter/ghee. Ingredients 1/4 cup – roasted Ragi powder, 1/2 cup – water, 2 tablespoons – jaggery/brown sugar, 1/2 cup – milk( more ofContinue reading “Ragi porridge/ hurihittu (for kids)”