Instant Pot Semiya Payasam

1c. roasted semiya
3c. milk
1/2c sugar (I originally used 2/3c and it was a little too sweet)

Combine semiya, milk, sugar in IP.  Manual 4 minutes, natural pressure release.

In a pan, melt ghee and fry cashews and raisins.  Mix into the semiya and add a dash of cardamom.  Enjoy!

Plum Cake

I'm hoping to try this recipe sometime before Christmas! D says it reminds him of the plum cake he had as a kid.

Plum Cake

Subzi

Love this subzi with potatoes, peas, and carrots.  I used the large (presto) pressure cooker and cooked for 4 mins with the weight gently rocking.

Veggie subzi

Parotta Kurma

This Saravana Bhavan style kurma from KanammaCooks is delicious!  I followed the recipe with the except of reducing the chili powder to 1/4 tsp, and I use one green chili instead of two.  I served it with Malabar Parotta from the freezer section of the Indian grocery, and everyone loved it.

Parotta Kurma

Quick pressure cooker sambar

1/2c toor dal
1 tomato
1/4 onion
turmeric
1 tsp sambar powder
salt
2c water

Pressure cook on med-hi heat for one whistle then reduce to med-low heat for 2 more whistles. In a separate pan, heat oil and splutter mustard seeds and curry leaves, add to sambar. This was mild enough for the kids to eat.

Red Bell Pepper Chutney

red pepper chutney

D loved this chutney!  I skipped the red chilis, used one green chili, and it was plenty spicy.

Salmon Croquettes

Salmon Croquettes

Love this recipe from Food Network.  I usually double the recipe, which makes it a main dish for dinner, and add a few teaspoons of Salmon Seasoning spice.  I make a yogurt dipping sauce of yogurt, lemon and salt.