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Friday, June 21, 2019

Nela Basale / Bombai Vaali with dhal cooked in coconut based gravy )




Nela Basale / Bombai Vaali with dhal  cooked in coconut based gravy ) 
  • Nela Basale /Bombai  Vaali )-1Bunch  
  • Onion - 1 Medium 
  • Thoor dhal- 1/4 th  cup 

To grind

  • Grated Coconut- 1 cup
  • Roasted red dry chilles-4 
  • Tamarind- Tamarind seed size 
  • Salt to taste 
Seasoning
  • Oil - 2 tsp
  • Chopped onion - 1 medium 

Method
Roughly chop Nela Basale/Bomabi vaali with tender stem.

Pressure cook Thur dhal , mash it well ..keep aside

Cook chopped nela basale  along with chopped onion ..n cook till tender .

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


Add the ground paste  to the cooked stuffs along with cooked dhal . Give a boil n then do the seasoning .

Thursday, June 20, 2019

Ukde Seeth , Sprouted Moong with Magge Ambat , Ambe Upkari , Bibbe Upkari , Nendrabale /Kerala Banana Tawa Roast , Raw Mango Pickle n Curds

Ukde Seeth , Sprouted Moong with Magge Ambat , Ambe Upkari , Bibbe Upkari , Nendrabale /Kerala Banana Tawa Roast , Raw Mango Pickle n Curds 

Kirlayile Mooga Ambat /Sprouted Green Gram cooked in coconut based gravy adding Mangalore cucumber  )







Ambe upkari  .
  • Ambe gointa ( a small variety of  mango which is prefered for this,as its sweet n sour  ) ..if not use any other variety .. 8 
  • Green chillies...2
  •  jaggery..Goose berry size 
  • Rice flour or maida..1 tsp
  • water..1 cup 
  • salt to taste
Seasoning 
  • Oil..1 tsp 
  • Mustard seeds..1/2 tsp 
  •  Curry leaves..1 sprig 
  • Dry red chilly ..2 
Method

Wash mangoes n peel the skin . Now add water to the peeled mango skin n squeeze it .. discard the squeezed skin .. to this water add the peeled mangoes, slit green chillies,salt  n jaggery .. cook till the mango is cooked  .. in little water add maida or rice flour n prepare a paste , see to it that no lumps is formed .Add this to the dish , stir n give a quick boil .. season with mustard, dry chillies and curry leaves ! This gravy sholudnt be too thick nor watery .. 



Tendle Bibbe Upkari  ( Gherkins n tender cashew nut stir fry )
  • Tendle /Gherkins - 12 
  • Tender Cashewnuts - 100 counts 
  • water -1 cup 
  • Salt to taste 


Seasoning 
  • Oil-2 tsp 
  • Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp 
  • Hing/Asafoetida.. 2 pinch 
  • Green chilly slit..1 
  • Broken red chillies - 2 


Garnish 
  • Grated coconut - 2 tbsp 


Method 
Wash n add the tender cashew nuts in boiled water , cover n keep aside for 1/2 an hour n then peel the skin .. 

Wash n chop the gherkin n  thinly slice them  length  wise . 

In a kadai add oil , splutter mustard seeds,,add hing , then slit green chilly ,  add torn dry red chilles , peeled cashwenuts , sliced gherkins along with salt n water , cover n cook till done . Add grated coconut n mix well . 


Nendrabale banana (Kerala Banana ) Tawa Rawa fries  
  • Kerala Banana- 2 
  • Red chilly powder- 2 tsp
  • Hing /asafoetida- 1/4 th tsp 
  • Rice flour - 4 tsp
  • Rawa/Semolina ..1 tblsp 
  • Salt to taste 
  • Oil as required to shallow fry 

Method
Wash  remove the skin n Slice the kerala banana lengthwise .

In a bowl ,add chilly powder,  hing, Rice flour , salt n  then add  sliced kerala banana ... n mix well ... keep for about  10 mts( sprinkle water only if needed ) 

Run the marinated sliced  banana with rawa  .

Heat a dosa tawa , add a tsp or 2  of oil n then place the rawa coated sliced banana side by side n shallow fry on both sides till done 
 

Maharastrian Platter - Rotti's , Fodaniche Varan. /Seasoned Dhal . Karlyachi Bhaji .. Sweet, Spicy n Tangy Bitter Gourd Masala Stir Fry n Masala Chaas

Maharastrian Platter - Rotti's , Fodaniche Varan. /Seasoned Dhal . Karlyachi Bhaji .. Sweet, Spicy n Tangy Bitter Gourd Masala Stir Fry n Masala Chaas 

Rottis 
  • Wheat flour- 1 cup 
  • water as needed to prepare a soft dough 
  • Salt per taste . 


Method 
In a bowl add wheat flour , salt n just enough water n knead well to form a soft dough .. keep aside for 1/2 an hour. 

Knead the dough again n divide the dough into equal lemon sized balls .

Sprinkle little flour on the dry surface kitchen platform or a wooden chapthi maker n place the dough ball over it n roll with a rolling pin very gently n not too hard  to a round 5 inch disc . 

Heat a tawa n place the rotti over it. Cook on one side for half minute and flip on the second side. Cook for another half minute and smear some oil  on one side. Now flip this oiled side onto the tawa. Now you will see the rotti fluffing . Similarly add oil on the second side and fry both sides till rotti is completely cooked and brown spots appear on it.  Move each edge to middle of the tawa and cook so that all the edges are evenly cooked.



Phodniche Varan i/Maharastrian Dhal 

  • Thur Dhal -3/4 th  cup 
  • Turmeric powder -1/4 th tsp 
Seasoning 
  • Oil- 2 tsp 
  •  Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp 
  •  Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp
  • Curry leaves-1 sprig 
  •  Garlic cloves -8 to 10 ,finely chopped 
  •  Onion -1 Medium ,finely chopped 
  • Green chillies ..2 or 3 , chopped 
  •  Tomato-1 ,chopped 
  • Salt to taste 

Garnishing 
  •  Chopped Coriander leaves-2 tsp 

Method

Wash thur dhal n pressure cook it adding turmeric powder . 

In a kadai add oil n splutter mustard seeds, add cumin seeds n stir for few seconds. Add finely chopped  garlic n stir for few minutes till brown . Add chopped onion n fry till pinkish red , Then add curry leaves ,chopped green chilly n stir for few seconds .  Add chopped tomato n salt . Cook till mushy n raw smell goes . Add cooked dhal n boil for few mts . Garnish with coriander leaves ,



Karlyachi bhaji /Karela sabz/Bitter Gourd Stir fry 



  •  Karela /Bitter Gourd -2 
  •  Oil-1 tblsp 
  • Onion finely chopped-1
  • Ginger Garlic paste-1 tsp 
  • Garam Masala- Powder 1/2 tsp 
  •  Red Chilliy Powder-1 tsp 
  • Turmeric Powder-1/4 th tsp 
  • Tamarind -.Lemon size huge ( Soak in 1/2 cup water for 20 mts n then extract the thick pulp  ) 
  •  Jaggery - Gooseberry size -2 
  • Coriander leaves chopped -2 tsp 
  • Salt to taste         
Method 
Wash n slightly scrap the backside of the bitter-gourd n slice them into roundels . Remove the seeds ... Take around 3 to 4 water ... Apply salt n turmeric powder n set aside for 1/2 an hour . Then squeeze them gently . 

In a vessel add little water n cook the bitter-gourd roundels till soft . 

In a kadai add oil n add chopped onion n cook till pinkish red . ,add ginger garlic paste n stir fro few seconds  . Add all the powders n stir for a minute . Add the tamarind extract, jaggery n salt .Cook well . Then add the boiled bitter gourd roundels n cook again for few mts . Garnish with coriander leaves . 

Masala Chaas 
  • Curds -1/2 cup 
  • Water -3 cup's
  • Salt to taste 
  • Roasted Cumin Powder -1/2 tsp 
  • Coriander leaves chopped for garnish 


Method
Blend water and curds , remove in a bowl , add cumin powder n salt .Mix well . Garnish with chopped coriander leaves .  


Jeev Kadgi Bajo n Birinda/Kokam/Purnali Juice

Jeev Kadgi Bajo n Birinda/Kokam/Purnali Juice 


Jeev Kadgi Bajo ( Bread Fruit beasn fries)
  • Breadfruit - 1 
  • Besan /Gram flour-1 cup
  • Hing /Asofoetida - 2 pinch 
  •  Cumin seeds-1 tsp
  • Water as required to prepare the batter .
  • Oil for deep frying
  • Salt to taste
Method 
Remove the outer skin of the Bread fruit n cut it into flat evenly thin slices.

In a bowl , add gram flour, hing, salt , cumin seeds n just enough water to prepare the batter ( Batter shouldn't be too thick nor watery ) 

 Dip the sliced bread fruit in the above batter n deep fry on both sides till golden brown . 

Birinda/Kokam/Purnali Juice 

  •  Dried Kokam Petals.. 10 /14 
  •    Water ... 4 to 5 glasses
  •  Sugar as per taste


Method 

Wash the kokam petals to remove any dirt .

 In a vessel add water , add the kokam petals n boil for few mts . Allow it to cool .

Add sugar n stir well till sugar dissolves . 


Refrigerate for 1/2 an hour n serve chilled . 

Bondi Upkari (Banana Flower stir fry )-Version 2

Bondi Upkari (Banana Flower stir fry )-Version 2 

  •  Banana Flower chopped - 2 cups
  • Oil-2 tsp
  • Garlic Flakes -10 to 12 ,crushed 
  • Dry red chillies - 3 ,broken 
  • Jaggery - small piece 
  • Grated coconut- 1/4 th cup 
  • Water -little 
  • Salt to taste . 
Method
Immerse Chopped  banana flower in water for about 1/2 an hour .

In a kadai add oil, crushed garlic flakes n roast till brown , then add torn dry red chillies , chopped banana flower , 
water  , jaggery  n salt .cover n cook till done ..then garnish with grated coconut .



Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Instant Bhenda Songa /Ladies finger Spicy Dry Masala

Instant Bhenda  Songa /Ladies finger  Spicy Dry Masala

  • Bhenda/Ladies Finger  .. 1/4 th kg tender 
  • Onion ..1 huge
  • Oil ..1 tblsp
  • Red chilly Powder ..2 tsp heaped
  • Tamarind ..Goose berry size
  • Salt to taste


Method
Wash  n chop ladies finger into 2 inch roundels .

Soak tamarind in little water for about 20 mts . Squeeze it well n retain the thick water . 

Chop Onion


In a kadai add oil n add in chopped onion n fry till reddish brown .. Add chopped ladies finger roundles n stir fry well . Add red chilly powder ,   stir for few seconds ..Add the thick tamarind water , salt  n mix well cooking for few mts till ladies finger turn soft but not mushy . 

Ukde seeth , Kuvale Sasama,Karmbala/Star Fruit Gojju n Gulab Zamoon

Ukde seeth , Kuvale Sasama,Karmbala/Star Fruit Gojju n Gulab Zamoon 

Kuvale Sasama ( Ash gourd in coconut based gravy )
  • Kuvale/Ash gourd-1/2 kg
  • Grated coconut-1 cup 
  • Roasted dry red chillies- 4 to 5 
  • Tamarind- tamarind seed size
  • Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp 
  • Salt to taste 

Seasoning
  • Oil-1 tsp
  • Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
  • Curry leaves-1 sprig 

Method 

Scrap the hard skin of Ash gourd n chop it to 2 inch square pieces. 

Cook these pieces with little water and salt .

Grind grated coconut , Roasted chillies , tamarind n salt  to a fine paste .. n when just about to remove the paste add the mustard seeds n grind again for a minute . 

Add the ground paste to the cooked ash gourd and boil , then give the seasoning  

Karmbala/Star Fruit Gojju

  • Karmbala /Star Fruit ..3 huge , ripened 
  •  Jaggery ..Marble size ..2 Adjust according to sweetness one prefers ( crush n powder it ) 
  •  Salt to taste .

Seasoning

  •  Oil ..1 tsp
  •  Mustard seeds ..1/2 tsp
  •  Curry leaves ..1 sprig 
  • Chilly Powder ..1/2 tsp 


Method 

wash n remove the sides of star fruit   n chop roughly n cook in little water till soft ... cool it n grind ..

Take the ground mixture in a bowl n add crushed jaggery powder , stir it till  jaggery melts ,add salt n mix well . 


in a kadai add oil n splutter  mustard seeds add curry leaves n chilly powder,stir  n add this to the above mixture n mix well .