BCM-Basil,Cucumber,Mint is the abbreviation.I am using Basil in every possible dish as my basil plant is overgrowing and I do not want to waste or the leaves to dry.I used some cut basil in Pulao,in parathas,as a garnish for subjis.I was skeptical combining with Indian recipes as it might leave a pungent flavor to the dish.To my surprise not much of a big difference.I generally do not like to waste food , my mom always mentions "Food is Lakshmi" and whenever my brother and me over the dinner table show signs of wasting food she would start like "Food is Lakshmi and the wasted food would run to the ocean and cry to goddess Lakshmi and in turn Goddess Lakshmi curses with no food to that person" .She narrates this story almost every day thinking we are still toddler kids and the story continued until My brother left to do his Masters and I got married . We pretend that we believe that story and will polish off the plate clean.I am using the same tactics on my daughter pheww never works.It is believed Food is Goddess Lakshmi -symbolizes Wealth.BCM-Spiked Cucumber salad can be made in minutes before the mealtime.Its a great sides addition .
BCM - Spiked Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
1.Cuccumber 1(Large)
2.Green Chilies 2 (Minced)
3.Mint Handfull Chopped
4.Basil Handfull Chopped
5.Cilantro Handfull Chopped
6.Ginger 1/2Tsp(Grated)
7.Salt to Taste
8.Black Pepper Powder 1Tsp
To Garnish(optional)
1.1/2 Tsp Cashews Broken
2.1 Tsp Raisins
Method
1.Peel the cucumber and dice it in to small pieces
2.In a large bowl mix together the diced Cucumber,Minced Green Chilies,Grated Ginger,Chopped Basil,Cilantro,Mint,Salt and Pepper.
3.Mix all the ingredients well.
4.Garnish with Cashews and Raisins.Great Green Salad ready in minutes.
