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Pizza bagels are ultimate snack.They are easy to prepare and ready in minutes. Kids love this.You can add almost any toppings you would like to these cheesy little treats.Try finely diced pineapple,finely chopped tomatoes and onions,finely sliced mushrooms or finely chopped bell peppers and onions.

Ingredients:-

Whole wheat mini bagels - 2
Minced Fresh Oregano  or Dried Oregano - 1 tsp
salt to taste
Mozzarella Cheese ( Shredded) - 1/3 cup
Topping of choice (Optional)( I used tomatoes ,green pepper and onions)
Tomato sauce
Black Pepper / Crushed red pepper - a pinch (Optional)

 
Method:-


1) Pre heat oven to 400 F (200 C) and set a rack in the top third of the oven.

2) Carefully cut the bagel in half and pop it into the toaster for some light toasting. 

3) Arrange the bagel halves in a baking sheet.

4) Spoon some tomato sauce to your bagel. You should put on however much you like.

5) Sprinkle pre-shredded mozzarella cheese onto your bagels.You can put on however much you like. I used very less as my husband is little bit health conscious.

6) In a bowl , stir together the finely chopped tomatoes , onions and oregano. Season with a pinch of salt.If you want you can also add some spices like powdered garlic,crushed red pepper or black pepper etc.

7) Add the mixed toppings on the bagel.

8) Place in the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown. Remove and serve hot.

Enjoy the Perfect and delicious Pizza!


Note:-

1) If your health conscious then you can avoid cheese or use very less cheese.
2) Finely chop all the vegetables.

Sundal /Chundal is a popular prasadam/offering for navratri in the south. Any kind of pulses can be used to make sundal. The basic recipe is the same. Yesterday , I made Sundal with green peas.


Ingredients:-

Fresh Green Peas / Dry Green Peas / Pachai Pattani – 1 cup (If dry soaked overnight)

Grated Fresh coconut – 1 tbsp

Red chillies – 3-4

Salt – 1/2 tsp

Fresh curry leaves – 6 nos

Asafoetida / Hing – 1/8 tsp

Oil - 1 tbsp

Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp

Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp

Urad dal - 1/2 tsp

Coriander - Finely chopped to Garnish

Method:-

1) Soak the peas for about 7 to 8 hours if you are using dry peas.If you are using fresh peas then directly cook.
2) Pressure cook upto 1 whistle and switch off the stove adding enough salt and water . Don't over cook otherwise it will get mushy. Drain the excess water.
3) Heat oil in the pan. Add mustard seeds ,urad dal and Cumin seeds. Allow the mustard seeds and cumin seeds to splutter. Add the red chillies, curry leaves and hing.
4) Then add the cooked peas and season it for 5 minutes then add the freshly grated coconut. Season it for 3 more minutes.Mix well .Switch off the stove.
5) Garnish with finely chopped coriander.
Delicious Green Peas sundal is ready.

Falafel is very popular in the Middle Eastern fast food. It can be served as a main dish , a sandwich stuffed in pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes, and tahini. It can also be served as an appetizer on a salad, or with hummus and tahini. Falafel is high in protein, complex carbohydrates, and fiber.Falafel is hearty enough to replace hamburger patties and meatballs in vegetarian dishes.

Ingredients:

* 1 cup dried chickpeas or 16 oz. can of chickpeas or garbanzo beans.
* 1 large onion, chopped
* 4 cloves of garlic, chopped
* 1-2 Green Chillies
* 3 tbsp of fresh parsley, chopped
* 1 tsp coriander powder
* 1 tsp cumin powder
* 2 tbsp flour
* Salt to taste
* Pepper to taste
* Oil for deep frying




Method:-

1) Wash and soak chickpeas in water overnight. Omit this step if using canned beans.

2) Drain chickpeas next morning and put them in pressure cooker and cook with water for 3-4 whistles.Cool for 15 minutes then remove the lid and drain them.OR Drain chickpeas, and place in pan with fresh water, and bring to a boil.Allow to boil for 5 minutes, then let simmer on low for about an hour.Drain and allow to cool for 15 minutes.

3) Combine boiled chickpeas, garlic, green chilli ,onion, coriander powder, cumin powder, salt and pepper (to taste) in food processor or blender. You want the result to be a thick paste.Don't add water while grinding.Take the grinded mixture in a bowl .Then add flour.Mix well.



4) Form the mixture into small balls, about the size of a ping pong ball.

5) Deep Fry in 2 inches of oil until golden brown .It will take about 5 minutes.

Serve hot with hummus.

Recipe Source :- About.com


Falafel can be served as an appetizer with hummus and tahini, It can be served as main course , stuff pita bread with falafel, lettuce, tomatoes, tahini . As an alternative, falafel can be formed into patties and served like a burger.