Marwadi Zagda ( Chilly garlic chutney )

Marwadi Zagda ( Chilly garlic chutney )

• Garlic pod-1  
• Green chilly -3 to 4  
•  Coriander leaves-2 tsp  
• Mint leaves (optional) -1 tsp 
•   Cumin seeds -1/4 th tsp  
• Turmeric powder-1/4 th tsp 
•  Red chilly powder-1/4 th tsp  
• salt to taste 

Seasoning  Oil -2 tsp
 Cumin seeds -1/4 th tsp
  Hing /Asafoetida -a pinch 
 lime juice-1/2 tsp 

Method  Pound garlic flakes, green chillies, cumin seeds , coriander leaves , mint leaves, turmeric powder , red chilly powder n salt !

In a kadai add oil , cumin seeds , hing n add the pound mixture n fry till d raw smell goes ! switch off n mix in lime juice !

Dhal Bhatti with Jagda (Garlic chilly chutney) -A complete healthy Rajasthani meal !

Dhal Bhatti with Jagda (Garlic chilly chutney) -A complete healthy Rajasthani meal !

Ingredients for Bhatti

Whole wheat Flour -2 cups
Semolina/rawa-1/2 cup
Ghee-4 tsp
 Oil-2 tsp
Ajwain/carom seeds -2 tsp
Salt to taste
water as needed

Method
in a bowl add wheat flour, rawa, salt , ajwain, ,ghee ,oil n water n make a stiff dough , n keep covered for 10 mts ..
Divide the dough into equal sized portions and form them into smooth balls. Press very lightly to flatten the balls just a little n roast them .. i have used bhati cooker !

Dhal
1 Cup-split green moong dhal
1 fist-chana dhal  
Salt to taste

For seasoning
Oil -3 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds -1/4 th tsp
Hing /asafoetida -2 pinch
Red chilly powder -1 tsp
Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
Crushed garlic -1/2 tp
crushed green chillies -1/2 tsp
Onion -1
Tomato-1

Garnishing
coriander leaves chopped -1 tsp

Method
Soak both the dhal for about 20 mts ! n then pressure cook it ! 

In a kadai add oil, mustard seeds ,once it stops sputtering add cumin seeds , hing, crushed garlic n green chillies, fry 4 a while n then add onionsn fry till pink ,add tomatoes n fry till d raw smell goes ! add red chilly powder n turmeric powder n add the cooked dhals ,salt ... add water for perfect consistency n give a quick boil ! 
Garnish with coriander leaves ! 

Jagda ( Garlic chilly chutney ) 
Garlic pod-1 
Green chilly -3 to 4 
Coriander leaves-2 tsp
Mint leaves (optional) -1 tsp 
Cumin seeds -1/4 th tsp
Turmeric powder-1/4 th tp
Red chilly powder-1/4 th tsp
salt to taste 

Seasoning 
Oil -2 tsp
Cumin seeds -1/4 th tsp 
Hing /Asafoetida -a pinch 
lime juice-1/2 tsp 

Method 
Pound garlic flakes, green chillies, cumin seeds , coriander leaves , mint leaves, turmeric powder , red chilly powder n salt !

In a kadai add oil , cumin seeds , hing n add the pound mixture n fry till d raw smell goes ! switch off n mix in lime juice !

Palak Dosa topped with crunchy capcicum !

Palak Dosa topped with crunchy capcicum !

• Raw rice-1/2 cup
• Sprouted green gram - 1 cup
• Roughly chopped palak -1 cup
• Mustard seeds-1/4 th tsp ( roasted in little oil )
• green chillies -2 or according to the taste
• Grated coconut-4 tsp
• Chopped capsicum-1/2 cup
• salt to taste

Method
Soak rice overnight , sprout green gram ...

Grind rice , sprouted green gram, palak , roasted mustard , green chillies ,grated coconut to a fine paste ..remove the batter add salt .. ( no need to ferment the batter )

Heat a dosa pan ,smear oil ,pour a ladle full batter , sprinkle some chopped capsicum n roast the dosa on both sides !

Serve hot with chutney !

Kairi Panha or Aam Panha

Kairi Panha or Aam Panha

• Raw Mango - 2 
• grated Jaggery or Sugar - 5 tsp
• Cardamom Powder - 1/2 tsp
• Salt - a pinch

Method
Wash the mangoes n pressure cook the mangoes for 1 whistle .. cool n peel the skin and discard the seed .Take the pulp n blend the pulp well with the jaggery in the blender .Add cardamom powder .The thick pulp is ready. You can prepare the thick pulp and keep it in the fridge. When you want to serve, add about ¼ glass pulp into a glass, top with cold water n pinch of salt .mix well ! serve chilled .

Gud Gud Alambe ambat ( Thunder Mushrooms in coconut based gravy )

Gud Gud Alambe ambat ( Thunder Mushrooms in coconut based 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 ! 

• Cleaned n peeled Gud Gud Alambe -1 kg 
• onion huge-1 (1/2 for boiling , 1/2 for seasoning ) 
• Magge ( Mangalore yellow cucumber ) Peeled n cut into small pieces -1/2 cup 
• Grated coconut-1 cup 
• Roasted red chillies - 8 to 10 depends on d spice 
• Tamarind - Tamarind seed size 
• salt to taste 

Method 
Pressure cook Alambe n Magge with 1/2 chopped onions n salt  for 1 whistle ..dont discard the water n keep it aside ...
Grind red chillies, grated coconut n tamarind to a fine paste . Add this ground masala to the cooked Alambe n give a quick boil n season with 1/2 chopped onions ...

Wheat flour Halwa

Wheat flour Halwa

• Wheat flour -1 cup
• Water -2 cups
• Grated Jaggery -3/4 th cup or according to the sweetness
• Ghee - 5 tsp
• Cardamom powder- 1/2 tsp
• Chopped almonds - 1 tsp

Method

In a kadai melt ghee n roast wheat flour till it gives an aroma .. remove it ... 

In d same kadai Boil water , add in Grated jaggery and d roasted wheat flour n keep stirring till a solid lump is formed .. add in ghee for better flavour ... switch of d flame n add cardamom powder n mix well.

Remove it n garnish with chopped almonds ! 

Note : i learnt this recipe 4m my North Indian collegue n the original recipe demanded sugar ! but i went in with Jaggery n i bet d taste was intact :) 

Alva Mande ( Taro Roots ) Tawa masala fries !

Alva Mande ( Taro Roots ) Tawa masala fries !

Large Taro Roots - 4 to 5
Chilly powder- 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder-12 tsp
Turmeric powder-1/4 th tsp  
Rice flour-1tsp
Finley chopped green chillies- 1 or 2 according to the taste
Finely chopped Coriander leaves-1 tsp
Ginger garlic paste-1tsp
Salt to taste

Method
wash n pressure cook taro roots for 1 whistle .. cool n remove the skin n slice it lenghtwise .

In a  bowl add chilly powder, coriander powder, ,turmeric power, rice flour, ginger garlic paste , green chillies , coriander leaves n salt , mix well .. now add in d cooked sliced taro roots n coat them well ..keep aside for sometime ... sprinkle little water if needed ...

Heat a non stick tawa ..drizzle little oil all over n shallow fry on Sim flame ... keep tossing in between to avoid burning !


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