Pineapple Raita

About the recipe:
This is easily one of the yummiest raitas I've had and a very popular one especially in all the potlucks I've hosted or been a part of at school. 

Upside:
Very quick

Ingredients:
Finely chopped:
Onion - 1 large
Tomato - 1 
Cucumber - 1
Pineapple- fresh or canned - 3 slices
Fresh yogurt - 1 cup
Water


Seasoning:
Salt to taste
A little pepper
Coriander/ Cilantro for garnishing

How to:
Mix all the chopped vegetables and the pineapple along with the yogurt. Add a little water to dilute it just enough that it looks like a sauce but not too runny. Add a pinch of salt, black pepper and finely chopped cilantro/ coriander leaves . 
Tastes best with Indian fare like a Biryani, Pulao, Fried rice and the likes. 

Baked Potato Wedges

About the recipe:
I invented this recipe on one such boring day when I craved something sinful but without having to spend an extra hour at the gym.

Upside:
Baked and hence healthy
Easy to customize - throw in some cheese, parsley, bbq sauce, cajun - anything you wish!

Ingredients:
Big sized potatoes, peeled - 3
Lemon juice - 1 tbsp
Oil - 2 tbsp

Seasoning:
Salt to taste
A little pepper
Chilly powder/ any flavoring paste or seasoning - 1 teaspoon

How to:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a baking dish with a spoon of oil. Chop the peeled potatoes like wedges and add them to the dish. Mix the seasonings in a bowl and add them to the dish, mixing them well. Alternatively, you could mix the potatoes with the seasoning in a big bowl and toss them over to the baking dish. Squeeze the juice of a lemon over it. Add the remaining oil evenly over this mixture. Bake it in the oven for about 30 minutes and you have a wonderful snack to munch on without worrying about your waistline! 

Parsley Tomato Salad

About the recipe:
I first tasted this dish at a friend's (Vidya) place while we were students at ASU. I was immediately in love with this salad. The freshness and tangy flavor makes it a delectable addition to any meal.

Upside:
Really simple ingredients
Takes hardly 5 minutes to get this done
Healthy

Ingredients:
Finely chopped parsley - 2 bunches
Finely chopped tomatoes - 2 medium
Lemon juice - 1 tbsp

Seasoning:
Salt to taste
A little pepper

How to:
Mix the chopped parsley and tomato in a bowl. Flavor with salt, pepper and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Toss it lightly and it's ready!