Around The World On Your Plate

During my travel, I came across a packet for fried pasta and it tasted delicious, its perfect for a rainy day or any day since it is so easy to make.  Here is my take on this recipe. Ingredients: 200 grams pasta of your choice Water as needed to boil the pasta Canola oil as needed to fry the pasta. Seasoning options: 1.  Salt and pepper. 2.  Salt and paprika. 3.  Salt, garlic powder, and pepper. 4.  Salt and sweet paprika. 5.  Salt and a pinch of sugar. Method: Bring a pot of water to boil and add in the pasta.  Cook according to the packet instructions and drain immediately.  Do not run the pasta under cold water.  Place the drained pasta on a paper towel and gently pat it dry. Meanwhile, heat some oil on medium and line a tray with more paper towels.  Keep all the seasoning ready.  Deep fry the pasta in batches until light golden brown in color and drain it on to the kitchen towel. Sprinkle se...

Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2 cups grated cucumber 1/4 cup chopped cucumber (optional) 1 cup yogurt 1/4 cup grated coconut 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 1-2 green chilies Salt to taste Water as needed Cilantro to garnish Seasoning: 1 tsp oil 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 1 sprig curry leaves 1/8th teaspoon asafoetida  1-2 red chilies (optional) 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder Method: This recipe uses a total of 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds, 1/2 teaspoon while grinding and 1/2 teaspoon for seasoning. Grind green chillies, grated coconut, and mustard seeds together. In a bowl, mix the grated cucumber and the above mixture along with yogurt and mix until everything is well incorporated, adjust the thickness by adding water as needed.  Add salt to taste and set aside. In a small pan, heat 1 teaspoon of oil and add mustard seeds and let them pop, next add asafotida and turmeric powder along with chilies and curry leaves and let it sizzle for a few seconds.  Tu...