Sojne Phuler Aloo Bhaji / Potatoes with Drumstick Flower Masala Stir fry ..A Bengali delicacy

Sojne Phuler Aloo Bhaji / Potatoes with Drumstick Flower Masala Stir fry ..A Bengali delicacy 

• Drumstick flowers - 2 cup's , cleaned .
• Potato -1 . peeled n cubed .
• Oil - 2 tsp 
• Mustard seeds -1/2 tsp
• Cumin seeds -1 tsp 
• Green chilly -2 , chopped 
• Chilly Powder-1/2 tsp 
• Turmeric powder-1/4 th tsp
• Coriander powder -1 tsp
• Garam Masala powder-1/2 tsp 
• Sugar-1 tsp
• Salt to taste 

Method
 In a kadai add oil n splutter mustard seeds , add cumin seeds, chopped green chilly n add in peeled cubed potato n roast for a while add the cleaned drumstick flowers n stir for a while , then add all the powders  , sugar n salt . along with little water n cook till done

Goes well with Rottis/Phulkas n Rice . 

Alugadde Palya /Potato Spicy Sir fry

Alugadde Palya /Potato Spicy Sir fry 

• Potatoes -4 
• Onion -1 
• Oil-1 tblsp
• Mustard seeds -1/2 tsp
• Urid dhal-1 tsp
• Chana dhal -1 tsp
• Curry leaves -1 sprig 
• Green Chilly -3 
• Grated Ginger -1/2 tsp 
• Turmeric Powder -1/4 th tsp 
• Vangi Baath Powder-1/2 tsp 
• Grated Coconut - 1 tblsp
• Coriander leaves chopped - 3 tsp 
• Grated coconut -1 tblsp 
• Lemon juice -1 slice 
• Salt to taste 

Method 
Wash n pressure cook the potatoes till soft .Cool , remove the skin n mash it . Keep aside .

Chop onion n green chilly .
In a kadai add oil, splutter mustard seeds , Add urid dhal , chana dhal n stir for  few seconds till the color changes . Add curry leaves, chopped green chilly n stir again for few seconds .Add chopped onion n cook till it turns pinkish red . Add grated ginger n stir again for few seconds .  Add turmeric powder, salt , mashed potatoes , Vangibath  powder, sprinkle little water, mix well n  Cook for few mts .. . Add chopped coriander leaves, grated coconut n stir for few seconds, switch off n add lime juice .Mix well .  

Sihi Kumbalkayi Palya /Pumpkin Stir Fry

Sihi Kumbalkayi Palya /Pumpkin Stir Fry 

• Pumpkin ..1/2 kg , chopped to 2 inch pieces  removing the skin . 
• Oil -2 tsp 
• Mustard  seeds-1 tsp 
• Urid Dhal -1 tsp 
• Chana Dhal -2 tsp 
• Green Chilly -3 to 4 , sliced 
• Curry leaves -1 sprig 
• Turmeric powder -1/2 tsp 
• Jaggery - Gooseberry size 
• Coriander leaves chopped - 2 tsp 
• Grated Coconut -1/2 cup 
• Salt to taste 

Method 
In a kadai add oil n splutter Mustard  seeds, add urid dhal, chana dhal n stir for few seconds till it changes color . Add curry leaves , slit green chilly n stir again .. Add turmeric powder , chopped pumpkin,  jaggery , water n salt ..cook till done n garnish with grated coconut n coriander leaves . 

Aloo Tamatar Ki Sabzi

Aloo Tamatar Ki Sabzi

•  Potatoes-3 Medium, Peeled n cubed 
•  Tomatoes-3 Medium , chopped 
• Oil - 1 tblsp 
•  Mustard Seeds -1/2 tsp 
•  Cumin Seeds -1 tsp 
•  Asafoetida /Hing -2 pinch 
• Ginger-1 inch  piece , grated 
•  Green Chilly -2 , chopped 
• Curry  Leaves -1 sprig 
•   Turmeric Powder -1/4 th tsp 
•  Red Chilly Powder -1 tsp ( Kashmiri Laal ) 
•  Coriander Powder-2 tsp 
• Garam Masala Powder-1/4 th tsp 
•     Dried Fenugreek Leaves /Kasuri Methi-2 tsp heaped ,crushed 
•  Coriander Leaves Chopped - 2 tsp  
• Salt to taste 

Method 

In a kadai add oil n splutter mustard seeds , add cumin seeds n allow it to splutter . Add hing, curry leaves , green chilly chopped n grated ginger n saute for few mts. Add Chopped tomatoes n cook till mushy .Add salt n all the powders except garam masala n stir for few seconds . Add cubed potatoes, add water as required n cook till the potatoes turn soft . Add garam masala n give a quick boil n garnish with coriander leaves . 

Terrace Grown Radish Poriyal

Terrace Grown Radish Poriyal 

• Radish/Mooli - 3 ,medium 
• Onion -1 huge ,chopped 
• Oil - 2 tsp 
• Mustard seeds -1/2 tsp 
• Urid Dhal - 1 tsp heaped 
• Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp 
• Curry Leaves -1 sprig
• Salt to taste 

To dry roast n Grind to a powder 
Urid Dhal - 1 tblsp 
Dry red chilly - 3 or 4 

Method 
Wash  n roughly  scrap the outer side of radish n chop into 2 inch pieces ,

Chop onion 

Dry roast urid dhal n dry red chilly separately  ..take out cool n grind  to a fine powder . 

In a kadai add oil, splutter mustard seeds, add urid dhal n stir for  few seconds , add curry leaves n chopped onion , cook for a while ..Then add chopped radish , turmeric powder, salt , little water n cook till soft . Then add the ground spice powder n mix well . 

Sprouted Green Gram Masala Sabzi

Sprouted Green Gram Masala Sabzi 

• Sprouted Moong /Green Gram - 2 cup's
• Oil - 2tsp
• Mustard seeds -1/2 tsp
• Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Hing -2 pinch
• Curry leaves -1 sprig
• Green chilly 2
• Onion -1
• Garlic Flakes -4
• Tomatoes -2
• Red Chilly Powder-1/2 tsp adjust as per the spice .
• Turmeric Powder - 1/4 th tsp
• Salt to taste

Garnishing

• Chopped Coriander leaves -2 tsp
• Lemon juice -1 tsp 

Method 
Chop onion, tomatoes , garlic flakes n green chilly  .

In a kadai add oil. splutter mustard seeds n then add cumin seeds  allow it to sweat , then add hing , curry leaves n stir for a few seconds . Add chopped onion n fry till pinkish red . Add chopped garlic n  chopped green chilly n stir for few seconds  .Add chopped tomatoes n cook till mushy . Add Red chilly powder , turmeric powder n salt, stir for few seconds  Add the sprouted green gram , little  water n cook till soft but retain the crunchiness . Switch off add chopped coriander leaves n lemon juice n mix well . 

Batate Badane Palya /Potato Brinjal Masala

Batate Badane Palya /Potato Brinjal Masala

• Potato -1 Medium
• Brinjal -2 ( i used Mysuru Badane/Green Long variety )
• Onion -1
• Oil - 2 tsp
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Urid Dhal - 1 tsp
• Chana Dhal -1 tsp
• Hing/Asafoetida-2 pinch
• Curry Leaves -1 sprig
• Tamarind - Marble size
• Chilly Powder- 1 tsp
• Turmeric Powder-1/4 th tsp
• Coriander  Powder-1 tsp
• Salt to taste

Method

Wash Potato , peel n chop into 2 inch cubicles

Wash brinjal's n chop into 2 inch pieces

Chop Onion

Soak tamarind in little water for about 20 mts n then extract the thick juice .

In a kadai add oil n splutter mustard seeds, add urid dhal, chana dhal n stir for few seconds . Add hing n curry leaves n stir again , now add all the powder's n stir for few seconds . Add Tamarind extract along with salt n then add chopped potato n cook till potato is 90 % cooked n soft .Add The chopped brinjal pieces n add a little water if needed n cook till done .  

Beans Palya ..Version 2

Beans Palya ..Version 2

• Tender Beans ..1/4 th kg
• Green chilly -3
• Mustard seeds ..1 tsp
• Jaggery ..2 ,  Chick pea size ,crushed to powder 
• Salt to taste

Season

• Oil ..2 tsp
• Mustard seeds ..1/4 th tsp
• Chana Dhal ..1 tsp
• Urid Dhal ..1 tsp
• Curry leaves ..1 sprig
• Turmeric powder..1/4 th tsp 

Garnishing 

• Chopped Coriander leaves ..2 tsp
• Grated Coconut ..1 tblsp
• Lemon Juice ..1 tsp

Method

Wash n crush or pound the green chilly 

With rolling pin crush the mustard seeds 

Wash and chop the beans to  2 inch  pieces.

Add oil in a kadai n splutter  mustard seeds , then add chana dhal and urad dhal, fry it till golden brown . Add curry leaves n stir again for few seconds .Add the crushed or pounded green chilly n stir for a second , then  add the chopped  green beans, turmeric powder n fry it for a minute or 2.Add water,   cover the kadai n allow it cook on the medium flame . When almost cooked , add the crushed mustard seeds, jaggery powdered , salt n cook till all the water evaporates .Switch off and add chopped coriander leaves , grated coconut n lime juice n mix well .  .

Rajasthani Capsicum Sabzi

Rajasthani Capsicum Sabzi 

• Capsicum ..2 
• Oil ..1 tblsp 
• Onion ..1 huge 
• Tomato ..1 small 
• Ginger ..1/2 inch piece
• Garlic flakes ..4 to 5 
• Green chilly ..3 
• Mustard seeds ..1/2 tsp
• Cumin seeds ..1/2 tsp 
• Hing /Asafoetida ..2 generous pinch 
• Curry leaves ..1 sprig
• Cumin Powder ..1/2 tsp
• Coriander powder ..1 tsp
• Turmeric powder..1/4 th tsp 
• Salt to taste .

Method 

Wash n chop capsicum to 2 inch pieces 

Chop onion n tomato

Crush ginger, garlic n green chilly . 

In a kadai add oil, splutter mustard seeds n add cumin seeds n allow it to sweat n then add hing n curry leaves .add crushed ginger , garlic ,green chilly n stir for few seconds ..then add chopped onion n fry till transparent , add chopped tomato n cook till mushy .. Add all the powder's n stir again ..add chopped capsicum n little water along with salt n cook till done . 

Kasuri Methi Ajwaini Aaloo Ki Sabzi

Kasuri Methi Ajwaini Aaloo Ki Sabzi

• Potatoes ...3
• Kasuri Methi /Dried Fenugreek Leaves ... 1 tblsp heaped
• Ajwain seeds / carom seeds  ... 1/2 tsp
• Oil ..2 tsp
• Green Chilly ...3 to 4 ( Chopped ) 
• Turmeric Powder..1/4 th tsp 
• Salt to taste

Method 

Wash n pressure cook potatoes , cool n peel the skin n chop into 2 inch cubes  

Heat oil in a kadai add ajwain n stir for few seconds ..add chopped green chilly n stir again for few seconds ... Add cooked  cubed potatoes , turmeric powder , crushed kasuri methi n salt ... Mix well n cook for few minutes till all the ingredients coats well .

Mysuru Badane Masala Palya

Mysuru Badane  Masala Palya  

• Mysuru Badane /Green Long or Purple Long  - 4 
• Oil- 1 tblsp 
• Mustard seeds-1 tsp
• Hing/Asafoetida- Generous amount
• Red chilly powder-2 tsp 
• Salt to taste ,

Method
Wash n chop the brinjals n add in water to avoid discoloration  . 

In a kadai add oil, splutter mustard seeds, add in hing fry for a few seconds , then add chilly powder, n chopped brinjal's  along with salt, cover n cook on sim flame ... stir in between , sprinkle little water if required . 

   

Hasi Kadale Masala Usli / Raw Groundnut Spicy Masala .

Hasi Kadale Masala Usli / Raw Groundnut Spicy Masala .

•  Raw Groundnut ...1 cup

To roast n grind to a powder .

• Oil..2 tsp 
• Coriander seeds.. 1 tsp 
• Chana dhal..1 tsp
•  Dry red chilly ... 2 or according to the spice . 
• Grated coconut...fresh or dried copra ... 1tbsp . ( no need to roast ) i used dry copra which was grated 
• Salt to taste .

 Seasoning 

• Oil..2 tsp
•  Mustard seeds .. 1/2 tsp 
• Hing/Asafoetida..2 pinch 
• Curry leaves..1 sprig 

Method 
Wash n soak raw groundnuts for about 1/2 an hour to 1 hour . 

Pressure cook it for about 10 to 12 whistles till its soft but not mushy .discard the water . 

 In a pan add oil n roast coriander seeds, chana dhal, n dry red chilly ... once cool ,grind it to a powder with salt n grated coconut .

 In a kadai add oil, splutter mustard seeds, add hing n curry leaves stir for a few seconds, then add the powdered masala n stir again for few seconds ..add in pressure  cooked raw groundnuts n mix well . 

Mixed Sprout's Usli

Mixed sprouts Usli 

• Alsande bee/Cow peas...1/4 th cup
•  Whole Moong/ Green Gram..1/4 th cup
•    Green Chana ..1/4 th cup 

  To grind to a semi coarse paste

• Grated coconut... 1 tblsp 
•  Green chilly...2 
• Coriander leaves... 1/2 fist
•  Salt to taste

 Seasoning 

• Oil..2 tsp
•  Mustard seeds ..1/2 tsp 
• Onion ..1 
• Hing/Asafoetida..1 pinch 
• curry leaves ..1 sprig 
• Dry red chilly ..2

 Garnishing 

• Coriander leaves chopped..2 tsp
•  Lime juice ..1 tsp .

 Method
 Soak cow peas, green gram n green chana overnight next day morning discard water n put them in a cotton cloth n tie ... keep aside for a day n allow it to sprout .

Pressure Cook it in little water till tender but not mushy .  

Grind all the ingredients meant to grind to a semi coarse paste . 

In a kadai add oil, splutter mustard seeds, add hing add chopped onion n fry till transparent . Add torn dry red chilly , curry leaves , ground paste n fry for a while n then  add the cooked sprouts n mix well .

Garnish with coriander leaves n add lime juice . 

Carrot Poriyal/Carrot Stir Fry

Carrot Poriyal/Carrot Stir Fry 

• Carrot ..peeled n diced to 2 inch pieces ...2 cups
•  Onion ...1 chopped
•  Oil...2 tsp 
• Mustard seeds ...1/2 tsp 
• Urid dhal...1 tsp 
• Chana dhal..1 tsp 
• Curry leaves .. 1 sprig 
• Green chilles ...3 or 4 slit .
• Grated coconut..1 tblsp
•  Salt to taste 

Method 
 Add oil in a kadai n splutter mustard seeds , then add urid dhal. when it turns to a golden brown,, add chana dhal n stir for a while .. add the slit green chilly ,  curry leaves n fry it for few seconds .. add chopped onion n fry till transparent then add the diced carrots. Saute for few minutes, add  salt n little water .. cover n cook till done .Garnish with grated coconut n mix well .

Tofu Brocolli Sabzi

Tofu Broccoli Sabzi 

• Tofu cubes..1/2 cup 
• Broccoli Florets..1/2 cup
•  Oil ..2 tsp
•  Onion ..1 chopped 
• Tomato..1 chopped 
•  Red chilly powder ..1/2 tsp
•  Coriander powder..1 tsp 
• Cumin Powder ..1/2 tsp 
• Turmeric Powder ..1/4 th tsp 
•  Garam Masala Powder..1/2 tsp 
• Lime Juice ..1 tsp 
• Salt to taste 

Method 

Soak the broccoli florets in boiled water along with salt n turmeric powder for sometime ... drain n wash it.

In a kadai add oil, add chopped onion n fry till reddish brown .. add chopped tomato n cook till its mushy . Add all the powders except garam masala powder ...fry for a while n then add the tofu cubes , broccoli florets , little water , salt n cook till done , add garam masala powder ..switch off and then add in lime juice n mix well . 

Ripe Papaya Palya

Ripe Papaya Palya 

• Ripe Papaya pieces .. 2 cups
• Oil..2 tsp
• Mustard seeds .. 1/2 tsp
• Urid dhal..1/2 tsp 
• Curry leaves ..1 sprig
• Onion ..1 chopped 
• Green chilly ..2 
• Dry red chilly .. 1
• Pepper Powder.. 2 pinch . 
• Coriander leaves chopped .. 2 tsp
• Grated coconut ..1 tblsp
• Salt to taste .

Method 
In a kadai add oil, splutter mustard seeds, add urid dhal n fry till brown , add curry leaves n chopped onion n fry till transparent . Add chopped green chilly n broken red chilly n fry for a while . Add pepper powder, salt , n little water along with chopped papaya pieces n cook till done . Garnish with coriander leaves n grated coconut .  

Carrot & Methi leaves Porutu with home made curry powder . (Carrot n Methi leaves stir fry )

Carrot & Methi leaves  Porutu with home made curry powder . (Carrot n Methi leaves stir fry )

• Carrots cubed ..2 cups
• Methi leaves ..1 small bunch 
• Curry powder... 2 tsp 
• Salt to taste .

Season

• Oil..2 tsp
• Mustard seeds..1/2 tsp 
• Chana dhal..1/2 tsp
• Urid dhal..1 tsp
• Curry leaves ..1 sprig
• Turmeric powder..1/4 th tsp 

Garnish 

• Grated coconut..1 tblsp 

Method 
Wash the methi leaves n roughly cut them with hands . 

In a kadai add oil n splutter mustard seeds, add the dhals n roast till light brown , add curry leaves n turmeric powder n fry for a second . Add the cubed carrots n little water, salt  n cook till soft but not mushy.Then add the methi leaves n cook till it wilts n then add the curry powder . Mix well n cook for a few minutes till all the water dries up  . Switch off and then do the garnishing . 

Serve with Rice, rasam or even goes well with Rottis/Phulkas . 

For curry powder 

Dhaniyalu Podi /Coriander seeds lentil powder 

• Coriander seeds.. 1/4 th cup
• Chana dhal..1/4 th cup 
• Urid dhal..1/4 th cup
• Dry red chilly ..20 ( i used kashmiri variety ) 
• Curry leaves ..2 sprigs
• Cumin seeds..1 tblsp
• Garlic cloves .. 7 
• Tamarind ..Golf sized 
• Salt to taste .

Method 
Dry roast chana n urid dhal till lightly brown . Then add coriander seeds, dry red  chilly, curry leaves n roast on sim flame till crisp . Cool n grind it along with cumin seeds ,garlic, tamarind n salt to a powder . 

Store in air tight container 


This curry powder can be used to make any vegetable stir fry . 

Patta gobhi ki sabji /cabbage stir fry

Patta gobhi ki sabji /cabbage stir fry

Cabbage Shredded .. 11/2 cup's 
Potato.. 1 medium, peeled n diced 
Fresh green peas ..1/2 cup 
Tomato ..1 chopped 
Kitchen King Masala .. 1/1/2 tsp 
Salt to taste 

Seasoning 
Oil..2 tsp
Mustard seeds .. 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds..1/2 tsp
Green chilles ... 2 chopped 

Method
Wash all the veggies .

In a kadai add oil, splutter mustard seeds n crackle cumin seeds .

Add chopped green chillies n chopped tomato n saute till it becomes mushy n raw smell goes, Add all the veggies along with little water ( retain the crunchiness of cabbage ) , add kitchen king masala n salt , cook till done .

Serve with Rottis/Phulkas .

Ladies Finger Masala Palya

Ladies Finger Masala Palya 

Tender Ladies Finger - 1/4 th kg 

To Grind to a coarse paste 

• Grated coconut- 1/4 th cup
• Green chillies-3 or according to the taste 
• Ginger- small piece 
• Turmeric powder- 1//4 th tsp 
• Salt to taste .

Seasoning

• Oil- 3 tsp 
• Mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp 
• Dry red chilly - 2

Method 
Wash the ladies finger , pat dry n chop into 2 inch pieces .

Grind grated coconut, green chillies, ginger piece, turmeric powder n salt to a coarse paste .  

In a kadai add oil, splutter mustard seeds, then add torn dry red chillies , ground masala paste. Add the chopped ladies finger n cook till done . Mix well . 

Beetroot Poriyal (Stir Fry )

Beetroot Poriyal ( stir fry )

• Beetroot -1
• Oil- 3 tsp 
• Mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp
• Urid dhal- 1 tsp
• Green chilles-2 
• Red chilly -1 
• Onion - 1
• Curry leaves- 1 sprig 
• Coriander leaves- 4 tsp chopped 
• Grated coconut - 1 tblsp 
• Salt to taste 

Method
Wash n peel the beetroot .chop it into 2 inch cubicles . 

In a kadai add oil, splutter mustard seeds, add urid dhal fry for a while n then add curry leaves, chopped green chilles , torn red chilles n fry for a while .Add chopped onions n fry till pinkish red . Add chopped beetroot along with little water n salt  , cover n cook till done . Add grated coconut n chopped coriander leaves . Mix well .