Pomfret Gulli saronu fries ( Fish fries with ground batter )

Pomfret Gulli saronu fries ( Fish fries with ground batter )

Pomfret fish fillets as needed

For ground masala

• Red chillies ( not roasted ) -12 to 15
• Raw Rice-1 cup
• Hing /Asafoetida-a pinch
• Salt to taste 
• oil-for deep frying 

Method 
Soak rice for 2 hrs and grind it along with red chillies ,hing n Salt to a fine paste ( just sprinkle water while grinding ,as the batter has to really very thick  ) , Apply this masala paste to coat the fish fillets  n keep aside for 1/2 an hr ..
Heat oil  in a deep kadai , n deep fry them !

Pansa Moolika ( jackfruit sweet balls )

Pansa Moolika ( jackfruit sweet balls ) 

• 1 cup-Raw rice 
• 3 cups- chopped jack fruits 
• 5 tbsp-grated coconut 
• 2 pinch-cardamom 
• 1/4 th cup- grated jaggery
• pinch of salt 
• oil-to fry 

Method
Soak Raw rice for 2 hours
Grind chopped jackfruits ,rice n grated coconut without adding water  to a coarse paste n then add grated jaggery n grind for a minute .. take out the batter add a pinch of salt n cardamom powder ..
Heat oil in a kadai n make small round balls of the batter n deep fry to golden brown

Note : these  can be even prepared with wheat semolina ( slightly roasting ) n soaking for 1/2 an hr .. 

Cabbage Muddo steamed in Plantain leaves !

Cabbage Muddo steamed in Plantain leaves !

• Raw rice -1 cup
• Thur dhal-1 fist 
• Roughly chopped cabbage-1 cup
• Roughly chopped onions-1 cup 
• Grated coconut-1 cup
• tamarind -tamarind seed size 
• fried red chillers-8 to 10 or according to the taste 
• salt to taste
• Banana leaves -as needed if available or less this batter can be steamed in idli mould too ! 

Method 
Soak Rice n Thur dhal for 2 hours ..
Grind grated coconut , fried red chillies, tamarind to a fine paste without adding water ,add  salt  .. add in d soaked stuffs and grind a little coarsely (can sprinkle little water if needed )
Remove d ground batter  , add in the chopped cabbage and onions ..
Cut the Banana leaves into reasonable size and pour the batter in it ..fold n steam for 20 mts or till done
Serve hot with coconut oil !

Note :The soaked Rice n Thur dhal has to be ground  coarsely like rice rawa, cause if its fine then d muddo tends to be hard and sticky !  and the batter has to be thick not watery

Gud Gud Alambe Spicy songa with ground masala ! Thunder Mushrooms in spicy tangy ground gravy !

Every season comes with its own beauty !!! n Nature has gifted us with abundance miracles :) one such a miracle is Gud Gud Alambe:) Gud Gud in konkani means Thunder and Alambe means Mushrooms hence its Thunder Mushrooms ;) n this grows in hills in the coastal region of Mangalore ,preferably in a village called Moodbidri or Karkala on the initial onset of monsoon ,when the first few thunder strikes .. n hence its only available for a very short time ! n is expensive ! ts quite a tedious task to clean n then remove the tough skin to get the inside soft edible stuff ! But being a Mangalorean have always loved this seasonal Mushrooms ! 

Gud Gud Alambe Spicy songa with ground masala ! Thunder Mushrooms in spicy tangy ground gravy !

• Cleaned n peeled Gud Gud alambe -1 kg 
• Onions-2 medium
• Coriander seeds-2tsp ( not roasted) 
• Roasted Dry red chillies-3 short n 8 long or according to the taste 
• Tamarind -Tamarind seed size 
• Oil-2 tsp
• Salt to taste    

Method 
Cook d peeled Mushrooms in little water with 1 chopped onion till soft ( dont add too much water )

Grind Red chillers , coriander seeds n tamarind to a very fine paste !
In a kadai add 2 tsp oil , chopped onions and fry till pink , add the ground paste and fry till d raw smell goes add salt  and the cooked mushrooms n give a quick boil !
Note : this gravy shoudnt be too thick nor watery !
  

Rajasthani, Gatte ki Sabji !

Rajasthani, Gatte ki Sabji ! 

For Gatte 

• Gram flour/Besan-1cup 
• Coriander Seeds-2 tsp
• Ajwain/carom seeds-1/2 tsp
• Red chili powder: 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder-1/4 th tsp
• Oil: 2 tsp
• water-1 cup
• Salt: to taste  

Method 
Pound Coriander seeds n Ajwain roughly ..
Sieve gram flour,and to it add  the pound seeds, chilly n turmeric powder, salt n oil  Mix well to form firm dough . Lightly smear hands with oil. Divide dough into 3 portions and roll each portion between hands to form a thin elongated log shape .Boil water n add these logs in n boil for 5 more mts n stir in between gently. once cooked the logs will float up n then cook for one more minute ..
  Remove from water and allow the logs to cool n then cut into one inch  pieces (gatte). keep the Gatte aside .. Do not discard the boiled water
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For the curry /Sabzi 

• Yogurt/curds-1/2 cup 
• Crushed garlic-2 flakes
• crushed green chilly-1
• Turmeric powder-1/2 th tsp
• Red chilly powder-1/2 tsp or to taste
• Mustard-1 tsp
• cumin seeds-1/2 tsp
• coriander powder-1 tsp
• cumin powder-1/2 tsp 
• Hing/asafetida-a pinch 
• chopped coriander leaves -2 tsp
• salt to taste
• oil-2 tsp

Method
in a kadai add oil, mustard seeds , when it splutters add cumin seeds ,hing ,crushed green chilly n garlic flakes ,all the powders,salt ,boiled water ,gattas and curds n give a quick boil ! 

Garnish with coriander leaves 

Serve with Chapathis / rottis /Rice

Ragda Pattice !

Ragda Pattice !

For Ragda 

• Dried yellow vatana ( dried peas) -2 cups
• chopped onion-1
• chopped Tomatoes-2
• cumin seeds-1/2 tsp
• Ginger Garlic paste-1 tsp
• chilly powder-1tsp
• Coriander powder-1 tsp
• Cumin powder-1/2 tsp
• Garam Masala Powder-2 tsp
• chopped coriander leaves-2 tsp
• oil-2 tsp
• salt to taste

Method
Soak d dried yellow peas overnight and pressure cook it with 1/2 tsp turmeric powder .. with 3 whistles n then simmer the flame for 10 mts n cook :).. dont over cook the peas !
In a kadai add oil ,cumin seeds when it splutters add chopped onions, saute till pink ,add in ginger garlic paste n fry for a minute , add tomatoes fry till the raw smell goes n it becomes mushy ..add in salt n all the powders n cooked peas with 1/2 a cup of water n give a quick boil , Garnish with coriander leaves !

For Pattice

•  Potatoes -3 medium
• Bread crumbs -1/2 cup
• Cumin powder-1/2 tsp
• Red chilly powder-1 tsp
• coriander powder-1 tsp
• turmeric powder-1/4 th tsp
• chopped coriander leaves-2 tsp
• salt to taste
• oil-2 tsp

Method
Pressure cook potatoes for 1 whistle ,cool ,remove skin n mash , to it add all the powders, bread crumbs ,salt n chopped coriander leaves n mix well
Heat a tawa , apply little oil .. take a small portion of the above mixture in hands ..flatten it ,run over bread crumbs n  shallow fry on d tawa on both sides till golden brown !

Sweet Chutney

• Dates-10
• Tamarind -lemon size 
• grated jaggery -1/2 cup
• Chilly powder-1 tsp
• cumin powder-1/2 tsp
• salt to taste
• water-1/2 cup

Method
Soak dates and tamarind in water for 1/2 an hr n boil it along with all the powder's and salt ! cool n grind ..

Green chutney

• Coriander leaves-1/2 cup
• Mint leaves-1/4 th cup
• Ginger -a small piece
• green chillies-1 or 2
• lime juice-1/2 tsp
• salt to taste 

Method 
Grind coriander leaves, mint leaves, ginger to a fine paste .. add salt n lime juice !

Garnishing
In a shallow plate ,place the pattice drizzle ragda all over it ,top with sweet chutney , green chutney, chopped onions, n coriander leaves  ..can even add nylon shev on the top

Growing Ladies finger/Okra at home Garden

 Growing Ladies finger/Okra at home Garden in pots

Ladies finger /Okra seeds are little large n thats why its very easy to handle . soak these seeds the night before planting, n can be directly sown in pots ! sow the seeds  one  inch deep and 4 inch apart Since these plants grow well  and branched too ! dont sow the seeds close by ! as  Crowding will result in thin plants with few Vegetables .. 

Good n direct sunlight along with proper water n well drain helps the plant to grow healthy n full yield !