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A Merry Berry Meal
I am a self confessed sky gazer or a ceiling gazer, especially after a long needed vacation. I’d be dreaming about life if I lived there.. which is practically not possible , Hey , but isnt there a saying ” Dare to Dream ?”
So , yesterday was one of those days when I was gazing at the ceiling ( its too hot to sky gaze) and forgot all about lunch. At noon a phone call from Yamuna shattered my dreams about winning a lottery and buying a million dollar home , atop a mountain … sigh!… Reality struck and hunger pangs increased when an almost empty refrigerator and kitchen stared at my face. All I had was a box of strawberries . With Yamuna , my best pal since 3rd grade, I really cant afford to take chances by hanging up and facing her wrath . Multi tasking was the key. I made this wonderful salad , ate half of it first , took pictures , chilled it for a while and then had a second helping to satiate myself. I realized chilling it makes a lot of difference… And all this while talking to her.
Ingredients:
- 2-3 cups of sliced strawberries
1 teaspoon coconut flakes( I used the unsweetened variety)
2 tablespoons of rose water
some almonds to garnish ( any nuts of your choice will do)
1/8 teaspoon of cardamom powder
2 teaspoon Honey or Maple syrup + more to drizzle on top
Method
1. wash pat dry the strawberries and slice them.
2. Add the cardamom powder , coconut flakes and liberally douse the berries with rose water and honey. Toss gently so that the strawberries dont turn mushy .
3.Cover and refrigerate atleast for an hour . garnish with almonds or pistachios, drizzle more honey if you want to and serve chilled. It can be served as a fruit serving in an elaborate meal , just as a salad or a dessert for those counting calories!
Strawberry Salad with Gopi’s Mango Lassi
Dear Madhuram has given me a giant hug and considers my friendship special… Thank you Madhu for making my day. I pass this on to each and every person in my life be it family , friends , acquaintances , fellow bloggers who have made an impact in some way or the other. I must say from some I learnt, what to be and from some I learnt, what not to be. Thank you all for teaching me these valuable lessons, It has definitely made me a better human being.
Comments
When we are ready to for Vacation or come back from one, I am worried more about packing and unpacking and will not not rest until every single shirt is washed and ironed and hung in the closet! Hahaha!
Yes, I need to pack now but not in the mood today. Lassi and Strawberries, yum. Love the photo!:)
Enjoy the awards, hugs!
Asha
July 8th, 2008
Yeah Ashakka, but this is done the day I come back from the vaction, we came back at almost midnight, while the workaholic worked away on his comp, I washed and dried all the clothes and asked him to Iron
, he hates the way I iron and thats a blessing in disguise hehehe… Hugs to u too 
Hope you had a great weekend.
Dee
July 8th, 2008
Simple but oh so delicious. I think I am going downstairs to make me a bowl of this right now!
Meeta
July 8th, 2008
That’s a combination I have never seen before Dee. It sounds so interesting and is very eye pleasing too.
Madhuram
July 8th, 2008
this is simply a feast for the eyes..love strawberries in season now…simple and healthy..love it..congrats on ur awards..enjoy:)
ranji
July 8th, 2008
nice!!! oh, no. i was hoping you’d give me the cow fart award i’d put up.
bee
July 8th, 2008
straberries manchi colour vunayi.
For Spicy Lovers
July 8th, 2008
@ Meeta, Do let me know how like it when you try it..
@Ranji, spicy lovers, Madhu… yes its a great healthy treat , especially if you go on a 3 day binge and eating out.. one definitely deserves this …
@ Aw.. bee… I will do that too…. Once someone passes that to me.. I am all eager to receive one myself!!!
Dee
July 8th, 2008
can’t see the pics Dee! but the salad sounds so delicious! I am inspired, gotta drizzle some whipped cream on the top gal!:)
Mansi
July 8th, 2008
Fixed it mansi dear, I guess it was showing up in firefox and not in IE , changed that now… I am able to see in both the browsers !! Hmm.. whipped cream… gotta think about that!!!
Dee
July 8th, 2008
you chopped while speaking on the phone? and mixed? sounds simple but i can’t do that!! i hope amma never ever sees this post -
lakshmi
July 9th, 2008
Dee, your meal does look ‘berry merry’ :-)…hope you enjoyed your vacation
sunita
July 9th, 2008
aw, yummy!! beautiful and delicious dessert dee! thanks for sharing this with us!
JZ @ Tasty treats
July 9th, 2008
Looks so pretty! This indeed is a good lunch option when the fridge is empty
Tee
July 9th, 2008
This looks so yummy yet so simple!
Homecooked
July 11th, 2008