Pages

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Jeev Thori songa with ground masala ( Pigeon Peas cooked in spicy gravy ) ..


 Jeev Thori songa with ground masala ( Pigeon Peas cooked in spicy gravy ) 
  • Jeev Thori / Thogrikayi / Pigeon peas  - 1cup
  • Potatoes- 2 small, peeled n chopped to 2 inch piece's  
  • Onion -1 small roughly chopped 
To grind 
  • Grated coconut- 2 tsp 
  • Coriander seeds -2 tsp ( not roasted )
  •  Roasted dry red chilly - 3 short n 8 long 
  •  Tamarind - Tamarind seed size 
  • Salt to taste

Seasoning 

  • oil - 3 tsp
  • Onion - 2  chopped 
Method 
Pressure cook Jeev thori along with chopped potatoes n onion for 1 whistle ( dont discard the water ) 

Grind  red chillies , coriander seeds n tamarind to a very fine paste N just before removing the masala add grated coconut n grind coarsely . 
In a kadai add 2 tsp oil , chopped onions and fry till reddish brown  , add the ground paste and fry till the  raw smell goes ,add salt ,the  boiled stuffs n boil for few  minutes . 

Navane Paanpolo / Foxtail Millet Neer Dosa

Navane  Paanpolo / Foxtail  Millet Neer Dosa 
  • Navane  / Foxtail  Millet- 1 
  • Salt to taste 
Method 
Soak Navane  / Foxtail  Millet for 2 hrs or overnight n grind it to a fine paste ,add salt n dilute the batter by adding the water .let the batter be thin of pouring consistency  . 

Heat a dosa tawa , smear oil n splash a ladle full batter , it has to spread on its own ,cover the tawa  n cook on one side only ..fold it twice to make 4 folds ! 


Serve hot with any dip of ones choice . 

Ukde seeth, vaali Bhendi, Avnas Ambe Sasam , Drumstick Leaves Crispy Ambado n Spicy Butter Milk

Ukde seeth,  vaali Bhendi, Avnas Ambe Sasam , Drumstick Leaves Crispy Ambado n Spicy Butter Milk

  Vaali Bhendi ( Malabar  Spinach cooked in  coconut based spicy gravy ) 
  • Malabar Spinach ( Vaali )-1Bunch  

To grind

  • Grated Coconut- 2 cups
  • Roasted red dry chilles-8 to  10 or according to the taste
  • Tamarind- Tamarind seed size 
  • Salt to taste 

Seasoning

  • Oil - 2tsp 
  • Garlic flakes crushed  - 6 to 8 

Method
Roughly chop Malabar  spinach  with tender stem. 

Cook  chopped malabar spinach with tender stem till tender .

Grind grated coconut, roasted chilles n  tamarind to a fine paste .

Add the ground paste  to the cooked stuffs  n boil well n then do the seasoning .


Avnas Ambe Sasam ( Pineapple , Mango in coconut based gravy ) Version-2 
  • Pineapple- chopped into cubes ( 1 cup)
  • Mango - chopped into cubes- ( 1 cup)
  • Grapes - Green n Black fresh ones ( 1/2 cup each )
  • Grated coconut-1 cup
  • Roasted dry red chillies- 3 or according to the taste
  • Jaggery - chick pea size
  • Raw Mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp  
  • Salt to taste

Method 
Grind grated coconut, roasted dry red chillies n jaggery to a semi coarse  paste n just before removing the masala add raw mustard seeds n grind for a minute . Remove the ground paste add salt n mix well ..then add the fruits  n serve chilled 

Drumstick Leaves Ambado .
  • Drumstick leaves - 2 cups ( roughly chopped  )
  • Raw Rice-1 Cup
  •   Urid dhal -1/4 th cup
  • Dry red chillies - 5 to 7  or according to spice    (dont roast them ) 
  • Tamarind -Tamarind seed size 
  • Salt to taste 
  • Oil for deep frying 

MethodSoak raw rice for 2 hours .. 

 Dry roast urid dhal till it gives a nice aroma n changes its colour .cool n powder it 

 Grind the red  chilles n tamarind to a fine paste n then add the soaked rice n grind it to medium coarse  paste . Dont add water ..only sprinkle if required .. remove the batter ,add salt n then the ground urid flour n mix well,add in the roughly chopped drumstick leaves  n mix ..


Heat  oil , now take handful of batter n shape it to round balls n flatten a little .. n drop it in hot oil one by one .. around 4 to 6  balls at a time n deep fry in oil till golden brown .

 Spicy Butter Milk
  •  Curds ..1 cup
  •  water ..2 cups
  •  Ginger ..1/2 inch
  •  Cumin seeds ..1 tsp
  •  Green chilly 2
  •  Hing ..a pinch
  •  Coriander leaves ..1 tblsp
  •  Salt to taste 

Method
 Blend Curds, ginger, cumin seeds, green chilly coriander leaves n hing ... Remove add water ,salt n mix well ... 

Vaali Bhendi ( Malabar Spinach cooked in coconut based spicy gravy )

 Vaali Bhendi ( Malabar  Spinach cooked in  coconut based spicy gravy ) 
  • Malabar Spinach ( Vaali )-1Bunch  

To grind

  • Grated Coconut- 2 cups
  • Roasted red dry chilles-8 to  10 or according to the taste
  • Tamarind- Tamarind seed size 
  • Salt to taste 

Seasoning

  • Oil - 2tsp 
  • Garlic flakes crushed  - 6 to 8 

Method
Roughly chop Malabar  spinach  with tender stem. 

Cook  chopped malabar spinach with tender stem till tender .

Grind grated coconut, roasted chilles n  tamarind to a fine paste .

Add the ground paste  to the cooked stuffs  n boil well n then do the seasoning .


Drumstick Leaves Ambado ..Version 2

  Drumstick Leaves Ambado ..Version 2 
  • Drumstick leaves - 2 cups ( roughly chopped  )
  • Raw Rice-1 Cup
  •   Urid dhal -1/4 th cup
  • Dry red chillies - 5 to 7  or according to spice    (dont roast them ) 
  • Tamarind -Tamarind seed size 
  • Salt to taste 
  • Oil for deep frying 

Method
Soak raw rice for 2 hours .. 

 Dry roast urid dhal till it gives a nice aroma n changes its colour .cool n powder it 

 Grind the red  chilles n tamarind to a fine paste n then add the soaked rice n grind it to medium coarse  paste . Dont add water ..only sprinkle if required .. remove the batter ,add salt n then the ground urid flour n mix well,add in the roughly chopped drumstick leaves  n mix ..


Heat  oil , now take handful of batter n shape it to round balls n flatten a little .. n drop it in hot oil one by one .. around 4 to 6  balls at a time n deep fry in oil till golden brown .

    Tilwali Kothimbir Rotti's n Palak Mushroom

     Tilwali Kothimbir Rotti's n  Palak Mushroom 


     : Tilwali Kothimbir Rotti's
    •  Whole Wheat Flour .. 1 cup
    •  Butter..1 tsp 
    • Salt to taste 
    • Water as needed to prepare a soft dough .
    •  White Sesame Seeds ...1 tblsp
    •  Chopped coriander leaves ... 1/4 th cup
    •  Ghee to roast Rotti's . 

    Method
     In a bowl add wheat flour, salt, butter n mix well ...add water little by little n need to a soft dough ...set aside for few mts . 

    Knead again n make equal sized balls ... 


    Dust a platform , place the dough ball n roll into round rottis, sprinkle white sesame seeds n chopped coriander leaves on it n press gently .. 


    Heat a tawa , place this rotti on it n cook on both sides adding little ghee ... 



    Mushroom  Palak Masala 
    • Mushroom-1 packet 
    • Spinach /Palak-1 bunch 
    • Green chilly -2 
    • Oil-2 tsp
    • Cumin seeds-3/4 th tsp 
    • Onion-1 medium
    • Ginger-1/2 inch 
    • Garlic Flakes- 4 
    • Tomato-1 
    • Chilly powder-1 tsp
    • Kitchen King Masala ..1/2 tsp 
    • Turmeric Powder- 1/4 th  tsp
    • Fresh milk-1/4 th cup 
    • Water-1/2 cup 
    • Salt to taste

    Method 
    Wash n cook palak leaves with green chillies in little water ... cool n grind it to puree . 

    Wash the mushroom n slice them . Chop onion , tomato ..Crush ginger n garlic finely . 
    In a kadai add oil n  splutter cumin seeds , add chopped onion n fry till pinkish red , add finely crushed ginger n garlic n fry till raw smell goes, add chopped tomato n fry till mushy . Add salt ,  Add all the powders n fry for a minute . add the sliced mushroom's n little water n cook till soft , add the palak puree n boil well ..add milk n give a quick boil ...

    Banana Flower Thambali

    Banana Flower Thambali
    • Grated Banana flower -1 cup
    • Tamarind - very small piece 
    • Grated Coconut-1/2 cup
    • fried red chillies - 3 or 4 
    • Curds-1/4 cup ( sweet nor sour ) medium ones 

    Seasoning  
    • Oil - 1 tsp 
    • Garlic flakes- 3 to 4 
    • curry leaves-1 sprig
    • salt to taste
      Method 
      Grate Banana Flower n soak it in water for about 1/2 an hour to remove the bitterness ... then squeeze it well . 

      Boil grated banana flower with little water , tamarind n salt .. cool it n grind it along with grated coconut, red chilly.. remove it n add curds ..season with curry leaves n crushed garlic !

      Mushroom Palak Masala

      Mushroom  Palak Masala 
      • Mushroom-1 packet 
      • Spinach /Palak-1 bunch 
      • Green chilly -2 
      • Oil-2 tsp
      • Cumin seeds-3/4 th tsp 
      • Onion-1 medium
      • Ginger-1/2 inch 
      • Garlic Flakes- 4 
      • Tomato-1 
      • Chilly powder-1 tsp
      • Kitchen King Masala ..1/2 tsp 
      • Turmeric Powder- 1/4 th  tsp
      • Fresh milk-1/4 th cup 
      • Water-1/2 cup 
      • Salt to taste

      Method 
      Wash n cook palak leaves with green chillies in little water ... cool n grind it to puree . 

      Wash the mushroom n slice them . Chop onion , tomato ..Crush ginger n garlic finely . 

      In a kadai add oil n  splutter cumin seeds , add chopped onion n fry till pinkish red , add finely crushed ginger n garlic n fry till raw smell goes, add chopped tomato n fry till mushy . Add salt ,  Add all the powders n fry for a minute . add the sliced mushroom's n little water n cook till soft , add the palak puree n boil well ..add milk n give a quick boil ...

      Ukde Seeth , Kultha Koddel with mittagallale Keerlu n Ambado , Kultha Saaru , Semebadane Palya , Bitter Gourd n Raw Banana Tawa Rawa Fries

      Ukde Seeth , Kultha Koddel with mittagallale Keerlu n Ambado , Kultha Saaru , Semebadane Palya , Bitter Gourd n Raw Banana Tawa Rawa Fries ...

      Kultha Koddel with mittagallale Keerlu n Ambado ( Horse Gram cooked in coconut based gravy with brined Bamboo Shoots n Sour Hog Plum's )  .
      • Kulithu ( Horse Gram ) .... 1/2 cup
      • Brined Bamboo Shoots  ..8 to 10 pieces 
      • Sour Hog Plum  .. 2 or 3 crushed 
      • Salt to taste 

      To grind to a fine paste 

      • Grated coconut ... 1 cup
      • Roasted dry red chillies... 6  

      Seasoning 

      • Oil..2 tsp
      • Crushed garlic flakes ..8 

      Method 

      Wash horse gram n Pressure cook it for about 10 t0 12 whistles or till cooked ( dont over cook n make it mushy ) 

      Soak brined bamboo shoot pieces in enough water overnight or for few hours n wash it as much as around 5 times to remove the access salt .  


      Roughly rush sour hog pulm . Pressure cook washed brined bamboo shoots 


      Grind grated coconut, roasted dry red chillies  to a fine paste .


      Add the ground paste to the cooked stuffs n boil well adding salt .


      Then give the seasoning . 


      Horse gram saaru /Rasam with garlic seasoning 
      Retain the water in which Horse gram was cooked ... to it add slit green chilly 1 or 2 , boil well adding salt . Give seasoning with crushed garlic n dry red chilly . 

      Semebadane Palya 

      • Semebadane / Chayote squash- 2 
      • Oil- 2 tsp 
      • Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
      • Urid dhal- 1 tsp 
      • Chana Dhal-1 tsp 
      • Green chillies- 3 
      • Curry leaves- 1 sprig 
      • Coriander leaves chopped - 3 tsp
      • Grated coconut- 4 tsp 
      • Lime juice- 1 tsp 
      • Salt to taste .

      Method

      Wash n chop semebadane to 1/2 inch pieces.

      In a kadai add oil n splutter mustard seeds, add urid chana dhal n fry for a minute. Add curry leaves, chopped green chillies n fry again for a minute . Add chopped semebadane along with water n salt .cook till done . Add grated coconut n coriander leaves. switch off and add lime juice . 

      Raw Banana n Bitter Gourd Tawa Rawa Fries 

      Randai Kela Tawa Rawa Podi /Raw Banana Tawa Rawa Fries ;)

      • Raw Banana   - 1 ( wash ,peel n chop it into roundels  )
      • Red chilly powder- 2 tsp  
      • Turmeric powder- 1/4 th  tsp
      • Hing /Asafoetida- 1 pinch 
      • Rice Flour ... 4 tsp 
      • Salt to taste 
      • Rawa/Semolina ..1 tblsp  
      Method 
      In a bowl add the  red chilly powder, turmeric powder , hing ,rice flour  salt n chopped raw banana roundels , sprinkle water  .. mix well . keep aside for 5 minutes .

      Run the marinated  roundels over semolina  .

      Heat a tawa , smear little oil n shallow fry on both sides till crisp.

      Bitter Gourd Tawa Rawa Fries
      • Bitter Gourd -  1 
      • Red chilly powder- 2 tsp  
      • Turmeric powder- 1/4 th  tsp
      • Hing /Asafoetida- 1 pinch 
      • Rice Flour ... 4 tsp 
      • Salt to taste 
      • Rawa/Semolina ..1 tblsp  
      • Method 
        Wash the bitter gourd's , chop into roundels . wash this in water for about 4 to 5 times n apply salt to it n keep aside for 1 hour . 
        Squeeze well the salted bitter gourd roundels . 
        In a bowl add the  red chilly powder, turmeric powder , hing ,rice flour , salt n chopped bitter gourd roundels , sprinkle water  .. mix well . keep aside for 5 minutes .
        Run the marinated  roundels over semolina  .
        Heat a tawa , smear little oil n shallow fry on both sides till crisp.

      Tuesday, November 29, 2016

      Raw Banana n Bitter Gourd Tawa Rawa Fries

      Raw Banana n Bitter Gourd Tawa Rawa Fries 
      Randai Kela Tawa Rawa Podi /Raw Banana Tawa Rawa Fries ;)

      • Raw Banana   - 1 ( wash ,peel n chop it into roundels  )
      • Red chilly powder- 2 tsp  
      • Turmeric powder- 1/4 th  tsp
      • Hing /Asafoetida- 1 pinch 
      • Rice Flour ... 4 tsp 
      • Salt to taste 
      • Rawa/Semolina ..1 tblsp  
      Method 
      In a bowl add the  red chilly powder, turmeric powder , hing ,rice flour  salt n chopped raw banana roundels , sprinkle water  .. mix well . keep aside for 5 minutes .

      Run the marinated  roundels over semolina  .

      Heat a tawa , smear little oil n shallow fry on both sides till crisp.

      Bitter Gourd Tawa Rawa Fries
      • Bitter Gourd -  1 
      • Red chilly powder- 2 tsp  
      • Turmeric powder- 1/4 th  tsp
      • Hing /Asafoetida- 1 pinch 
      • Rice Flour ... 4 tsp 
      • Salt to taste 
      • Rawa/Semolina ..1 tblsp  
      • Method 
        Wash the bitter gourd's , chop into roundels . wash this in water for about 4 to 5 times n apply salt to it n keep aside for 1 hour . 
        Squeeze well the salted bitter gourd roundels . 
        In a bowl add the  red chilly powder, turmeric powder , hing ,rice flour , salt n chopped bitter gourd roundels , sprinkle water  .. mix well . keep aside for 5 minutes .
        Run the marinated  roundels over semolina  .
        Heat a tawa , smear little oil n shallow fry on both sides till crisp.

      Kultha Koddel with mittagallale Keerlu n Ambado ( Horse Gram cooked in coconut based gravy with brined Bamboo Shoots n Sour Hog Plum's ) .

      Kultha Koddel with mittagallale Keerlu n Ambado ( Horse Gram cooked in coconut based gravy with brined Bamboo Shoots n Sour Hog Plum's )  
      • Kulithu ( Horse Gram ) .... 1/2 cup
      • Brined Bamboo Shoots  ..8 to 10 pieces 
      • Sour Hog Plum  .. 2 or 3 crushed 
      • Salt to taste 

      To grind to a fine paste 

      • Grated coconut ... 1 cup
      • Roasted dry red chillies... 6  

      Seasoning 

      • Oil..2 tsp
      • Crushed garlic flakes ..8 

      Method 

      Wash horse gram n Pressure cook it for about 10 t0 12 whistles or till cooked ( dont over cook n make it mushy ) 

      Soak brined bamboo shoot pieces in enough water overnight or for few hours n wash it as much as around 5 times to remove the access salt .  


      Roughly rush sour hog pulm . Pressure cook washed brined bamboo shoots 


      Grind grated coconut, roasted dry red chillies  to a fine paste .


      Add the ground paste to the cooked stuffs n boil well adding salt .


      Then give the seasoning .