OLIVE CHEESE BITES

Ingredients-

1 cup flour
2 tsp baking powder
pinch of salt
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili pwd
1/2 tsp garlic, chopped
2 cups grated cheese
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup milk
2/3 cup chopped black olives

Method-

* Combine flour, baking powder, salt, cumin, chili powder, garlic, cheese, and olives in a bowl.
* In a small bowl, beat egg and milk together.
* Add to bowl with dry ingredients, and combine well.
* Drop by teaspoonful onto greased baking tray.
* Place in preheated oven, and bake 10-15 minutes, until done.
* Allow to cool on a cooling rack for a few minutes before serving.

SPAGHETTI NAPOLITAN FRITTATA

Ingredients-

Boiled spaghetti, one handful (can use any other pasta instead)
3 tbsp tomato concasse
1 tomato, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1/2 tsp garlic, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp basil, shredded
3 eggs, beaten
Salt to taste
Black pepper, crushed, to taste
2 tbsp mozzarella, grated

Method-

* In a non-stick pan, saute onion and garlic with olive oil.
* Add the concasse and the spaghetti and toss well.
* Add the chopped tomato and basil and toss.
* Mix in the beaten eggs.
* Season with salt and pepper.
* Let it cook on a slow flame.
* When the bottom is golden brown top with cheese.
* Flip over the frittata and cook the other side till golden brown.
* Cut into wedges and serve along with a salad of your choice or a crusty bread.