Sunday, June 10, 2012

some spreads these be!

Drum stick leaves have been discovered as a superfood- with high beta carotene content, high calcium and phosphorus along with phenols....

Wicked spread

50gms drum stick leaves
2 tbsp tahini
2 tbsp tamarind paste
a pinch of salt and
1tbsp palm sugar
1/4 cup water

Blend all and cool.

White fungus (what the f... to do with this gift from seema?)

Soak the oval dry fungus in warm water.  It will open up and swell in about 5-7 minutes

Break into half and put in the blender along with 2 tbsp of sesame seeds paste (tahini), one garlic pod or 1tbsp garlic powder, salt and 1/4 cup water. Blend extra to get the smooth paste.  Salt to taste...
The nutty flavour from both and the gelatenous nature of white fungus combine well.

white fungus rich in vitamin D, can prevent the loss of calcium on the growth and development is very useful; are rich in selenium and other trace elements, which can enhance the body’s anti-tumor immunity.