Slap this with some of the cold left over rice, probably the rice you were going to make a fried rice dish. (aveholidayhome.com)

Vegan Rice Salad - The Recipe

This is One of Those Quickie Type of Salad

Its summer and too hot to schlep into the kitchen for too long. So you scoot around your organic vegetable patch and pluck the greens, that is if you are that organised! I am not, so I have to get my greens from reliable green crocer who does stock good qualty organic vegetables at a reasonable price.

Unlike those supermarkets, who assume because it is a green product:-

That we the purchasers are green

That they can add green to their prices

that they sneak in some items of dubious origin and place them in the organics section.
My pet objection to supermarkets, is showing today.

Slap this with some of the cold left over rice, probably the rice you were going to make a fried rice dish. Heres the twist, skip the Mayo, use Olive Oil, you will be amazed at the difference in taste.

An Ideal Summer Salad

Rice Salad

Ingredients

• 2 - 3 cups of cold cooked organic rice

• 1 tablespoon of desiccated coconut

•  4 teaspoons of sesame seeds

•  125g of brown mushrooms

•  ½ a butter or any other lettuce

•  ½ a cos lettuce 

• 4 -6 cherry tomatoes

•  2 sprigs of spring onions 

• 1 - 2 stalks of celery 

• Virgin Olive Oil or for dressing 

• Non Oidated Sea Salt 

• Pepper

Method

•    Wash and trim all of the salad ingredients.

•  Slice the mushrooms, spring onions, tomatoes and the celery. Chop or shred the leafy    vegetables.

•  Combine the coconut and sesame seeds with the cold rice.

•  Add the salad ingredients to the rice. Add a generous sprinkling of olive oil , a good pinch or two of salt and then give the salad a final stir.

•  Serve well chilled, on its own or as a part of a super salad buffet.

Contact Detail

AVE Beach Resort

Veerabagupathy,

Chothavilai beach,

Thengamputhoor,

Kanyakumari.

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Tel No: 04652 221337

+91 8220099080

Email: aveholidayhome@gmail.com

Fried rice is a popular entree at Chinese and other Asian restaurants. (aveholidayhome.com)

CHINESE FRIED RICE RECIPE

Fried rice is a popular entree at Chinese and other Asian restaurants. A typical 1 cup serving of plain fried rice provides about 56 percent of its calories as carbohydrates, 33 percent as fat and 11 percent as protein. Adding meat to the fried rice increases both its protein and fat levels. You can control the amount of fat, calories and sodium in your fried rice by learning to make this simple dish at home.

Ingredients for easy fried rice:

• 2 cups Rice
• 3 tbsp Oil
• 100 gms Beans Finely Chopped
• 2 Carrot Finely Chopped
• 1 Onion Sliced
• 100 gms Cabbage Finely Chopped
• 2 Spring Onions Finely Chopped
• 2-3 Green Chilies cut lenghtwise
• 1 tsp Ginger Chopped Finely
• 1 tsp Garlic Finely Chopped
• 2 tbsp Soya Sauce
• Salt & pepper to taste

How to make chinese fried rice:

• Pick, wash and soak the rice in enough water for 10-15 minutes and drain.
• Boil water, add rice and little salt.
• Cook uncovered on low heat till rice is tender.
• Take care not to overcook the rice. Each grain of rice should be separate.
• When rice is done, drain and add soom cold water and drain again using a large seive and set aside.
• Heat oil in a kadhai / large pan and stir fry all the chopped vegetables.
• Cook for 3-4 minutes.
• Take care that vegetables are not overdone, they should be crisp.
• Mix salt and pepper to taste.
• Add the cooked rice and mix well. Now mix the soya sauce to it.
• Cook the chinese fried rice for 2-3 minutes and serve hot.

Contact Detail

AVE Beach Resort

Veerabagupathy,

Chothavilai beach,

Thengamputhoor,

Kanyakumari.

Call

Tel No: 04652 221337

+91 8220099080

Email: aveholidayhome@gmail.com

Being from South of India, Sambar is almost a staple for us at home. Though in Andhra sambhar is not supposed to be a native dish. (aveholidayhome.com)

SAMBAR RECIPE

Being from South of India, Sambar is almost a staple for us at home. Though in Andhra sambhar is not supposed to be a native dish. Yet these days it's quite common to hear it being prepared frequently. But when you talk about Tamil Nadu and the way Sambar is made, well it's inevitable that there are many ways to make this simple dish.

Even though I make Sambar almost twice or thrice at times a week, I was still tempted to learn the way this sambar was made by my colleague's mom. They hail from Tirunelveli, and this is the way they make their sambar. I am sure even this might vary from other families from the same city. Tirunelveli is famous for its Tirunelveli Halwa. I was happy knowing another delicacy from the place.

When I finally made it at home, I did forget some and by practice added some. Like my friend said they normally don't add tomatoes. But then I got it confirmed from her mom that tomato can be added. Well it's all what's available at hand finally I guess. Still this had lots of different steps involved. It tasted great with steaming Rice. I took this for my lunch and had fun.

Ingredients:

• 2 cup Sambhar (Tuvar) Dal

• 1/4 kg Vegetables( Drumstick,Green Pepper,Eggplant,Okra)

• 1/4 tsp Fenugreek seeds

• 3 Red chillies

• 3 Green chillies

• 1 tsp Sambhar powder

• Curry leaves

• a pinch Hing

• 1 tsp Salt

• 2 tsp Mustard

• 1/4 tsp Tamarind paste

• 4 tbsp Cooking oil

How to make sambar:

• Wash and dice all the vegetables.

• Boil water and cook the dal with turmeric and salt.

• Separate the cooked dal and water, and keep them aside.

• In thuvar dal water cook the vegetables..

• After the veggies are cooked, add tamarind paste.

• Now add the cooked thuvar dal and simmer for a few more minutes

• Heat some oil in a pan, splutter mustard, then add methi, red chillies, green chillies, 

• curry leaves, hing, turmeric, and sambhar powder and keep frying for a few minutes.

• Season the sambhar with the above prepared tadka.

Contact Detail

AVE Beach Resort

Veerabagupathy,

Chothavilai beach,

Thengamputhoor,

Kanyakumari.

Call

Tel No: 04652 221337

+91 8220099080

Email: aveholidayhome@gmail.com

BBQ mushrooms are the hottest and healthiest addition to meals this summer. (aveholidayhome.com)

Barbecue Mushrooms... a little bit different

The BBQ is an  serve up the same old BBQ foods. Why not step away from the ordinary and grab some mushrooms to make your BBQ a little bit different.

It doesn't matter whether you are whipping up a beautiful breakfast, a luxurious lunch or a decadent dinner; BBQ mushrooms are the hottest and healthiest addition to meals this summer.

If you're looking to maintain a healthy weight – and let's face it, aren't we all – then mushrooms can help. Researchers have shown that mushrooms have a powerful ability to make meals more filling which can help you to avoid over eating. Mushrooms also get the tick of approval from health experts for being low in kilojoules - virtually fat free - with zero cholesterol and being packed with a range of essential vitamins and minerals. All that, and they taste great too, which makes mushrooms one of nature's true miracle foods. Be different and start the feast with a BBQ Mushroom & Bean Salad; add in some Mushrooms with Seared Salmon or perhaps some BBQ Mushroom & Lamb Salad and just wait for the compliments from your guests. If you want easy entertaining then look no further than mushrooms.

Mushrooms with Seared Salmon

• Combine balsamic and sugar in a small saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 3 minutes until mixture has thickened slightly. Set aside to cool.
• Cut each piece of salmon in half, lengthways. Combine ginger, chilli and olive oil in a ceramic dish. Add salmon, season with salt and pepper and turn to coat. Cover and Refrigerate for 5 minutes.
• Preheat barbecue on medium-high heat. Barbecue the salmon for 1 minutes each side or until cooked to your liking. Transfer to a tray, keep warm.
• Increase heat to high, add mushrooms, drizzle with a little balsamic mixture and cook for 2-3 minutes each side until tender.
• Arrange rocket on serving plate. Top with two slices of salmon then mushrooms, drizzle with a little more balsamic mixture and serve.

Contact Detail

AVE Beach Resort

Veerabagupathy,

Chothavilai beach,

Thengamputhoor,

Kanyakumari.

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Tel No: 04652 221337

+91 8220099080

Email: aveholidayhome@gmail.com

AVE Holiday Home is the only two floors Restaurant in the entire city of Kanyakumari. (aveholidayhome.com)

Highlights of Tamilnadu

The ancient city of Madras is a convenient base to Explore the other South Indian cities. Madurai once the seat of Tamil Learnings is famous for its Twin temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and his consort. This is one of the Biggest temple complex in India. Trichey is one of the blend history and tradition as well as thriving commercial city Just 10 Kms from the city of Siranagm f- famous for its Vaishantive temple. The on the Tanjore tp Dynasty and Finally to Mahabalipuram to relax on its superb beaches.

Ambling through temples is clearly a highlight of Tamil Nadu. Dealing with temple touts is not. Genuine guides exist and can greatly enhance your experience – a fair rate for a knowledgeable guide is about Rs 60 per hour – but you’ll need to search them out. Many self-appointed guides demand big bucks in exchange for very little, often work as a front for nearby craft or tailor shops and, although they’re widespread, Kanchipuram, Trichy and Madurai seem to be their breeding grounds. As always, get recommendations from other travellers, question the knowledge of anyone offering guide services and agree on a price before you set out.

Tamil Nadu food menu has a wide range of vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies to offer. The food here gets its flavor from a host of spices and condiments used in Tamil Nadu. Coconut, tamarind and asafoetida are a must for almost all vegetarian recipes. Garam masala is avoided in Tamil cuisine. In Tamil Nadu Coconut oil is normally used as the medium of cooking. Chutneys and mixed spice are served in the lunch and enhance the taste of the Tamil Nadu food. One of the best Hotel & Restaurant in Kanyakumari has AVE Beach Hotel & Restaurant.

Welcome

to Hotel AVE Holiday Home

To add a life to your journey, good food is extremely essential. Hotel AVE is not only famous for its traditional food but also covers a large variety of Indian food. It brings together the best of Indian dishes from all the States under one roof. And hence, Hotel AVE is any tourist’s favorite joint in Kanyakumari.

Contact Detail

AVE Beach Resort

Veerabagupathy,

Chothavilai beach,

Thengamputhoor,

Kanyakumari.

Call

Tel No: 04652 221337

+91 8220099080

Email: aveholidayhome@gmail.com

Recipes provide you with the ingredients and the simple, step-by-step directions for making some of your favorite dishes, as well as some you have never tried before. (aveholidayhome.com)

How to prepare cupcakes

Cookies, pies and cakes are delicious, but everyone knows that cupcakes are the perfect party treat. Not too big and not too small, cupcakes are a delightfully versatile dessert that can be served on paper plates at a picnic or presented in an elegant, statuesque tower at a wedding or other formal celebration. They also run the gamut in flavor, ranging from plain yellow with chocolate frosting to key lime with meringue. No matter what size, taste or toppings you favor, there's a cupcake recipe (or 20) bound to satisfy every taste bud. Before tying on the apron, however, take note of the 10 tips we've put together to help aspiring chefs produce perfect cupcakes.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 egg whites from large eggs
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup 2% milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

 Vanilla Cupcake Recipe Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line cupcake pans with paper liners.
• Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, shortening, milk and vanilla  in a large mixing bowl.  Mix at low speed for 2 minutes.  Scrape bowl.  Add egg whites and mix at high speed until fluffy and smooth, approximately 2 minutes.
• Fill liners 1/2 to 2/3 full of batter.  Do not overfill.  Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
• Cool 10 minutes in pans then remove from pan, and place on wire racks to cool completely.
• Frost and decorate your vanilla cupcakes as desired.

Contact Detail

AVE Beach Resort

Veerabagupathy,

Chothavilai beach,

Thengamputhoor,

Kanyakumari.

Call

Tel No: 04652 221337

+91 8220099080

Email: aveholidayhome@gmail.com

Noise pollution is annoying, disruptive your emotional state, and sometimes even bad for your health. Noise pollution can also affect animals and the environment. (aveholidayhome.com)

How to prevent land pollution

Every year in the U.S. factories release over 3 million tons of toxic chemicals into the land, air and water. This hazardous waste causes us to lose over 15 million acres of land every year, it leads to respiratory complications and other health problems and it makes our rivers and lakes too polluted for us to swim in and drink.

But factories are only part of the problem of pollution. Pollution is caused by industrial and commercial waste, agriculture practices, everyday human activities and most notably, modes of transportation. No matter where you go and what you do, there are remnants of pollution.

What is pollution?

Pollution is the introduction of a contaminant into the environment. It is created mostly by human actions, but can also be a result of natural disasters. Pollution has a detrimental effect on any living organism in an environment, making it virtually impossible to sustain life.

Land Pollution

Land pollution is pollution of the Earth’s natural land surface by industrial, commercial, domestic and agricultural activities.

What are the sources of land pollution?

Some of the main contributors to land pollution are:

• Chemical and nuclear plants
• Industrial factories
• Oil refineries
• Human sewage
• Oil and antifreeze leaking from cars
• Mining
• Littering
• Overcrowded landfills
• Deforestation
• Construction debris
• Facts about Land Pollution

Here are a few facts about land pollution:

• Every year one American produces over 3285 pounds of hazardous waste
• Land pollution causes us to lose 24 billion tons of top soil every year
• Americans generate 30 billion foam cups, 220 million tires and 1.8 billion disposable diapers every year
• We throw away enough trash every day to fill 63,000 garbage trucks
• Every day Americans throw away 1 million bushels of litter out their car window
• Over 80% of items in landfills can be recycled, but they’re not

How to Prevent Land Pollution

The best way to prevent land pollution is to recycle. Here are a few other ways you can reduce land pollution:

• Reuse any items that you can
• Buy biodegradable products
• Store all liquid chemicals and waste in spill-proof containers
• Eat organic foods that are grown without pesticides
• Don’t use pesticides
• Use a drip tray to collect engine oil
• Buy products that have little packaging
• Don’t dump motor oil on the ground

Contact Detail

AVE Beach Resort

Veerabagupathy,

Chothavilai beach,

Thengamputhoor,

Kanyakumari.

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Tel No: 04652 221337

+91 8220099080

Email: aveholidayhome@gmail.com

That winter has bid adieu and summer is knocking at the doors. And this tender and enticing season called spring is nothing but a momentary balm that will soon give way to the cruel and unsparing summer. (aveholidayhome.com)

Healthy Summer Foods Good for The Season

This summer season can really get tiresome especially if you are that kind of a person who wants to stay on a strict diet and follow a healthy sports regime. For most athletics, there comes this problem of unhealthy eating where it is very essential for them to eat right as they burn those calories by every move they make.

Here are a few foods you can consume this summer season to stay healthy and wise.

Summer Fruits – Fruits added to your diet is the healthy way to stay fit and energetic. The common summer fruits are watermelon and pineapple which have a higher water content thus not keeping you dehydrated. Binge on these two summer fruits this summer season to gain that extra glow on your face as well as add on to that energy chart to build stronger muscles. Other citrus fruits like that of lemons and oranges are also good for health.

Vegetables – If you must know that its not only summer fruits to beat the heat this summer season because consumption of vegetables like that of cucumber and fresh greens help your system to feel cool and light. The other kinds of summer food to eat are that of vegetables salads containing more of cucumber and chickpeas which is eventually good for the digestive system. If you are diet and weight conscious switch to vegetables like spinach and cabbage which help one to reduce weight.

Soups- It is said vegetables like tomato and cucumber make the body feel cool and light during the summer.Try your hand at the the latest cucumber soup and tomato soup which is high in nutrients and minerals. These two summer foods are important after dinner before you bid to bed.

Juices – Eating healthy is the way to go this summer season with the summer foods keeping you active to sweat out more. Without any added flavors, drink up natural fruit juice or vegetable juice like cabbage or cucumber to give you that feeling of relief from the heat. Mixed fruit juice or salad juice is also beneficial for your health.

Smoothies – A summer food to make you feel so good about yourself. Though weight watchers think a million times to have a smoothie , you can easily beat the heat with the different flavored drinks. Many may not know that smoothies have minerals, proteins and fibers which are good for all health purposes. So drink up a nice cold smoothie and don't think twice about putting on weight.

Contact Detail

AVE Beach Resort

Veerabagupathy,

Chothavilai beach,

Thengamputhoor,

Kanyakumari.

Call

Tel No: 04652 221337

+91 8220099080

Email: aveholidayhome@gmail.com