Save our tigers

~ Save Our Tigers ~

Tigers have been an integral part of our culture and mythology . The Indian subcontinent has been home to these juvenile beauties for a very long time . The Tiger reserves- right from Corbett to Ranthambore have been mystical meccas for the tiger lovers . The royal beast is the symbol of strength ,power & leadership . Besides being our National animal , it finds a place of great importance in the Indian mythology- as the carrier of Goddess Durga too. While our National animal is fighting for its survival & our conservation experts are working hard for the noble cause , lets embrace the cause by making our little ones aware of their social responsibility right from the tender years. Little Food Junction pledges to join NDTV's Save Our tigers campaign by creating Tiger themed fun foods on the blog  to make lil ones embrace wildlife in the urban scenario. All good things start with Kids - what say ??? TIGER TIGER on my plate Dhokla (savory lentil cake)- recipe below baked in a muffin cup & garnished with olives , sliced baby/ armenian cucumber (kakdi), olives & tomato sauce. Khaman Dhokla ( savory lentil cake) Ingredients- 3/4 cup gram flour (besan), 1/4 cup semolina ( sooji), 2 tsp powdered sugar, 1 tbsp lemon juice 1/4 tsp soda, 1/4 tsp eno fruit salt, salt to taste, water as req. For tempering - few mustard seeds, 1/4 cup water , sugar & split green chili to taste, few drops of oil Method- sift together flour, semolina , soda , salt & sugar. Mix in lemon juice n water to smooth ribbony consistency . Sprinkle eno & drizzle a tsp of water . Mix gently n pour in greased muffin cups. Steam cook for 7-8 mins or till done. For tempering - heat oil in a pan, splutter mustard . Mix in sugar , chilies & water. Pour the hot tempering over the dhoklas . Serve.