tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46462804830415507702024-03-12T21:23:36.750-07:00Ladle, Brush & SpadeMy attempts with the Ladle, Brush and spade!Shobha Kamathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12571771225759874981noreply@blogger.comBlogger197125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646280483041550770.post-59826401603718091132021-07-13T03:35:00.000-07:002021-07-13T03:35:06.543-07:00Jackfruit Seeds (Bikkanda) Upkari<div style="text-align: left;"><span>Well friends, as promised in my earlier post, this is another typical konkani "upkari" which means a dry curry. These seeds are very nutritive and has umpteen health benefits. So don't ever discard them.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span>First of all, dry the jackfruit seeds and then peel </span><span>off</span><span> the white skin as mentioned in my earlier post. Once this is done, you are ready to prepare the curry. I have also added a small piece of yellow cucumber in this curry. You may omit it if you so desire. It tastes wonderful with the addition of yellow cucumber. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IUUef3_SDTw/YO1ajEluziI/AAAAAAAALvY/No9Y57ygDZseaPaQMLyi0IpYt2FMDxgqgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Jackfruit%2Bseeds%2B%2528Bikkanda%2529%2BUpkari%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1261" data-original-width="2048" height="394" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IUUef3_SDTw/YO1ajEluziI/AAAAAAAALvY/No9Y57ygDZseaPaQMLyi0IpYt2FMDxgqgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h394/Jackfruit%2Bseeds%2B%2528Bikkanda%2529%2BUpkari%2B2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><b>Ingredients:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span>Jackfruit seeds </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span> (dried, halved & peeled) <span> </span><span> 15 -20</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span>Yellow Cucumber<span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> about</span> 1/4th Pc</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><b>For tempering:</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span>Oil for tempering<span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> 2 tsps</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span>Mustard seeds 1 tsp</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span>Dry Red <span>Chilies </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> 2- 3</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span>Curry leaves<span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> 1 Sprig</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span>Asafetida<span> (Hing) </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> 1/2 tsp</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span>Salt to taste</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>For Garnishing:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span>Freshly grated coconut<span> </span><span> </span><span> 1 tbsp (optional)</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Method :</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Halve the dried & peeled jackfruit seeds and cut the yellow cucumber into cubes or bite size pieces.</li><li>Steam or pressure cook them for about 20 mins till soft but not mushy. Allow it to cool.</li><li>Then heat a pan or a vessel on a medium flame. When the vessel is hot enough, add the mustard seeds. When they start spluttering, lower the flame and add the dry red chilies, hing & curry leaves.</li><li>Next add the boiled/steamed Yellow Cucumber & Jackfruit seeds into the vessel. Give it a good stir. Sprinkle a little water if necessary so as not to stick at the bottom of the vessel/pan. </li><li>Add salt and mix well and allow it to cook for a few minutes for the salt to absorb.</li><li>Switch off and garnish with freshly grated coconut.</li><li>Its now ready to be served.</li></ol></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G6B5QeVP4MA/YO1fi8JUYTI/AAAAAAAALvg/l-F0U3Hi714-A39TmnO99aw3AVEpBDLZACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20210623_083413-001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1901" data-original-width="2048" height="297" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G6B5QeVP4MA/YO1fi8JUYTI/AAAAAAAALvg/l-F0U3Hi714-A39TmnO99aw3AVEpBDLZACLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h297/IMG_20210623_083413-001.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jackfruit seeds (Halved) & Yellow Cucumber (cubed)</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Iq06JW3ckhM/YOwqxjc_XsI/AAAAAAAALuY/Mo2Fu7XlSjsWzUch0PO9rhZnhprLuuawgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20210701_091451.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1971" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Iq06JW3ckhM/YOwqxjc_XsI/AAAAAAAALuY/Mo2Fu7XlSjsWzUch0PO9rhZnhprLuuawgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_20210701_091451.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Steaming under process</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ir06xj8c3LY/YOwqx7FbYcI/AAAAAAAALug/-8Sgiwj6dpAJqvUzk3PCkZnXAioFB1azACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20210701_103530.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1591" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ir06xj8c3LY/YOwqx7FbYcI/AAAAAAAALug/-8Sgiwj6dpAJqvUzk3PCkZnXAioFB1azACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_20210701_103530.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mustard seeds, hing, red chilies & curry leaves</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g72IikmVZCA/YOwqx06f8QI/AAAAAAAALuc/6PpptiwXS9gsFP-NhTMVre4aNUWQmvRLwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20210701_103656.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1409" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g72IikmVZCA/YOwqx06f8QI/AAAAAAAALuc/6PpptiwXS9gsFP-NhTMVre4aNUWQmvRLwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_20210701_103656.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jackfruit seeds & Yellow Cucumber steamed</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DjzFNr9lN4Y/YOwqyx1w1GI/AAAAAAAALuo/qNAYUnd1_xkHHQYoqHgblpp-KZZMjOOnwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20210701_103728.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1529" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DjzFNr9lN4Y/YOwqyx1w1GI/AAAAAAAALuo/qNAYUnd1_xkHHQYoqHgblpp-KZZMjOOnwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_20210701_103728.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tempering underway</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M78kVgtX1oM/YOwqy71NUHI/AAAAAAAALuk/sCwWhNvyhaIrlcryHGRW_ItjX7HUXMQ6wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20210701_103919.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1636" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M78kVgtX1oM/YOwqy71NUHI/AAAAAAAALuk/sCwWhNvyhaIrlcryHGRW_ItjX7HUXMQ6wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_20210701_103919.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Steamed vegetables added to the tempering</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RvcZ7TUSdfA/YOwqy4XQbJI/AAAAAAAALus/Oz6JNN523WgV26DAms14z_rcAu76Kyv9QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20210701_105656.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1384" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RvcZ7TUSdfA/YOwqy4XQbJI/AAAAAAAALus/Oz6JNN523WgV26DAms14z_rcAu76Kyv9QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_20210701_105656.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Freshly grated coconut added</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gZZnxFjrKN8/YOwqz5YD0pI/AAAAAAAALuw/8byChm8bcowSRc6SZSrm_1dYepDXJepDwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20210701_113522.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1264" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gZZnxFjrKN8/YOwqz5YD0pI/AAAAAAAALuw/8byChm8bcowSRc6SZSrm_1dYepDXJepDwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_20210701_113522.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jackfruit seed (Bikkanda) Upkari ready to be served</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><b>Preparation time</b>:<span> 20 mins</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Cooking time</b>:<span> </span><span> </span><span> 30 mins</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Serves</b> :<span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> 3-4 persons</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Note :</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>You can check the health benefits of Jackfruit seeds here :https://www.netmeds.com/health-library/post/jackfruit-seeds-dont-discard-those-nutty-kernels-yet-read-the-health-reasons-inside</li><li>This simple dish is not only tasty, and easy to prepare but very healthy too.</li><li>Check here for my earlier post of <a href="https://shobhavkamath.blogspot.com/2021/07/jackfruit-seed-bikkanda-koddel.html">Jackfruit seeds (Bikkanda) Koddel</a></li></ul></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>Shobha Kamathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12571771225759874981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646280483041550770.post-62125785788266938072021-07-05T02:53:00.000-07:002021-07-05T02:53:31.782-07:00Jackfruit Seed (Bikkanda) Koddel<p><br /></p><div style="text-align: left;">As promised in my earlier post, I am presenting here the recipe made from<b> Jackfruit seeds or Bikkand </b>as it is known in <b>Konkani </b>language. Since the tempering is done with garlic it is called<b> "Koddel"</b>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> It's a simple recipe and is generally prepared by the GSB ( konkani speaking communities). Jackfruit seeds are gassy, hence it is generally combined with "Magge" (Yellow Cucumber) and/or with drumsticks. On the whole this combination makes it very nutritious and tasty too. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Firstly, jackfruit seeds should be washed and dried in the sun for a day or two. Once dried, you can easily peel off the outer white skin. Once this is done, it's ready for cooking. So let's begin.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y6Q1WEesmn0/YOHNASPw_BI/AAAAAAAALo0/cabGA0DutccmQnUPkw6JPpSuImRwRaufwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Jackfruit%2Bseed%2B%2BKoddel.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1273" data-original-width="2048" height="398" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y6Q1WEesmn0/YOHNASPw_BI/AAAAAAAALo0/cabGA0DutccmQnUPkw6JPpSuImRwRaufwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h398/Jackfruit%2Bseed%2B%2BKoddel.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Ingredients:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Jackfruit seeds - about 15</div><div style="text-align: left;">Yellow Cucumber - 1/4th Pc</div><div style="text-align: left;">Drumstick - 1 </div><div style="text-align: left;">Garlic - 5-6 garlic cloves</div><div style="text-align: left;">Oil for tempering - 2 tsps</div><div style="text-align: left;">Salt to taste</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>To be ground to a paste</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">Grated coconut - 1 cup</div><div style="text-align: left;">Dry Red Chillies - 2-3</div><div style="text-align: left;">Tamarind - a small marble size</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Method:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ol style="text-align: left;"><li> Wash the Yellow cucumber, Jackfruit seeds & drumstick. Then cut the jackfruit seeds into half, yellow cucumber into bite-size pieces and drumstick into 2 inch pieces.</li><li>Then cook the cut vegetables either in water or pressure cook it for about 10 mins till it is cooked well but not mushy.</li><li>In the meantime, grind all the ingredients ( grated coconut, red chilles & tamarind) to a smooth paste.</li><li>Now, take a vessel, add little water along with the cooked vegetables and keep it on a medium flame. Also add the required salt and allow it to boil for few mins, for the salt to be absorbed. </li><li> Lower the flame and add the ground paste and mix it well with a wooden spoon/ladle. Let it boil for a few minutes. Then remove from flame.</li><li>Now heat a tempering pan, add oil in it and let the oil warm up</li><li>In the meantime, crush the garlic cloves. Once the oil is heated, add the crushed garlic cloves and fry them till they turn brown. Switch off the flame and immediately transfer it to the vessel containing the mixture of cooked vegetables & the ground paste. Cover the lid immediately.</li><li>Koddel is now ready to be served.</li></ol><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-46cJHDvrd8A/YOHNl1rRXjI/AAAAAAAALpA/K2eO4ad_C14FL7Qy4Efsx9r_iOo9z6EAwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Dried%2BJackfruit%2Bseeds.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-46cJHDvrd8A/YOHNl1rRXjI/AAAAAAAALpA/K2eO4ad_C14FL7Qy4Efsx9r_iOo9z6EAwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Dried%2BJackfruit%2Bseeds.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dried Jackfruit seeds</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-03nsJXkF7Vw/YOHNln9s2LI/AAAAAAAALo8/FoIgkUZTWEMksAIbmYYd7b8FeZgGT1XSQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Peeled%2B%2526%2Bcut%2BJackfruit%2Bseeds.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1147" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-03nsJXkF7Vw/YOHNln9s2LI/AAAAAAAALo8/FoIgkUZTWEMksAIbmYYd7b8FeZgGT1XSQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Peeled%2B%2526%2Bcut%2BJackfruit%2Bseeds.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Peeled & Cut Jackfruit seeds</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cg3T2Z8uA2E/YOHS_oa5rVI/AAAAAAAALpM/-scpdBoff6Q5X-hnkxS4E8LVVzzNjGfYgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/vegetables%2Bbeing%2Bcut.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cg3T2Z8uA2E/YOHS_oa5rVI/AAAAAAAALpM/-scpdBoff6Q5X-hnkxS4E8LVVzzNjGfYgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/vegetables%2Bbeing%2Bcut.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vegetables being cut</td></tr></tbody></table> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p88Bzv_O1A8/YOHTSmo9MtI/AAAAAAAALpU/yMLcPEZO2SE7MShbVMmHTHk_pgpG6UACgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/cooked%2Bvegetables.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1747" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p88Bzv_O1A8/YOHTSmo9MtI/AAAAAAAALpU/yMLcPEZO2SE7MShbVMmHTHk_pgpG6UACgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/cooked%2Bvegetables.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vegetables boiled in pressure cooker</td></tr></tbody></table> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zWy1R_EDUno/YOHTXvOapLI/AAAAAAAALpY/DUaQu1mzzgcLLyK71Rfz_pLoMY8PRY2zQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20210623_103724.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1494" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zWy1R_EDUno/YOHTXvOapLI/AAAAAAAALpY/DUaQu1mzzgcLLyK71Rfz_pLoMY8PRY2zQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_20210623_103724.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grated coconut, Red chillies & Tamarind ground to a paste</td></tr></tbody></table> </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MMIgisjkYdE/YOHTYIhgKAI/AAAAAAAALpc/7cphkXo9erMF6ve7sd4qN2we8W9nlwf3ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20210623_104158.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1377" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MMIgisjkYdE/YOHTYIhgKAI/AAAAAAAALpc/7cphkXo9erMF6ve7sd4qN2we8W9nlwf3ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_20210623_104158.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ground paste added to the cooked vegetables<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5g-eyhN9ws0/YOHTfQAzEHI/AAAAAAAALpg/pA1IoJR4SSgrCzBrFNc0Kxr_pfCkUdFNQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20210623_105207.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1714" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5g-eyhN9ws0/YOHTfQAzEHI/AAAAAAAALpg/pA1IoJR4SSgrCzBrFNc0Kxr_pfCkUdFNQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_20210623_105207.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Garlic cloves being fried in oil<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BfWrQrwvAIw/YOHTtJy1uTI/AAAAAAAALps/bzNOu1KKxZ8Bv8rrLp7OcZQj2qJp7K0PACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20210623_105314.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1127" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BfWrQrwvAIw/YOHTtJy1uTI/AAAAAAAALps/bzNOu1KKxZ8Bv8rrLp7OcZQj2qJp7K0PACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_20210623_105314.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fried garlic cloves transferred into the vessel</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Preparation Time</b> : 20 mins</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Cooking time</b> : 20 mins</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Serves</b> : 3- 4 persons</div><p><br /></p><p><b>Note:</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>The gravy should not be very thick or thin.</li><li>If garlic is not your choice, you can totally omit it. Instead you can add a teaspoon of asafetida water OR half a teaspoon of the powder along with coconut oil or any other oil of your choice to the boiled veg and ground paste mix. In which case, this dish will be called <b>Bikkanda Humman. </b></li><li>I have previously posted <a href="https://shobhavkamath.blogspot.com/2010/02/cookaa-chinese-potato-humman-konkani.html">Cookaa (Chinese Potato) Humman</a>. Jackfruit seed Humman can also be prepared in the same manner</li></ul><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p><br /></p>Shobha Kamathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12571771225759874981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646280483041550770.post-23658069511519903262021-06-24T04:03:00.001-07:002021-07-06T03:15:40.945-07:00Jackfruit Idli (Ponsa Idli)<p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />It's the jackfruit season! People in general have a love-hate relationship with this ripened fruit as it is very aromatic. It's grown in plenty in the southern part of India. We Amchis (Konkani speaking people) love this "<b>Ponosu</b>" (as it is called in konkani for the ripened jackfruit) and a lot of sweet dishes are prepared from this fruit. One such sweet dish is <b>"Ponsa Idli</b>". </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Traditionally this idli is prepared in "Teak Leaf " and is called "<b> Ponsa Muddho</b>". When steamed in teak leaf, the "Muddho" turns reddish in colour. And if "teak leaf " is not available, banana leaf can be used instead. But, as you all know by now, that I always choose the path of least resistance - I just steamed them in our regular idli moulds ! And the end result was good. My spouse will vouch for it. It is best eaten with a dollop of ghee (clarified butter).</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I have previously posted about the<a href="https://shobhavkamath.blogspot.com/2010/08/jackfruit-ponos.html"> Jackfruit </a>& its recipes - <a href="https://shobhavkamath.blogspot.com/2010/08/gharayi-jackfruit-payasam.html">Jackfruit Payasam (Gharayi),</a> <a href="https://shobhavkamath.blogspot.com/2010/08/jackfruit-fritters-mullik.html">Jackfruit Fritters (Mullik)</a> & <a href="https://shobhavkamath.blogspot.com/2010/08/jackfruit-patholi.html">Jackfruit Patholi</a> in my blog. You can check it out by clicking on these names. </span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OzdfWyGfJ2k/YNRcCy_IRFI/AAAAAAAALec/fAr47HErPSwvRm0thnyhyR8ntoXN_a75QCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/1-IMG_20210620_074641.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" height="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OzdfWyGfJ2k/YNRcCy_IRFI/AAAAAAAALec/fAr47HErPSwvRm0thnyhyR8ntoXN_a75QCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h225/1-IMG_20210620_074641.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jackfruit (Ponsa) Idlis to be eaten with a dollop of ghee</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div> <br /><p><b style="font-size: large;">Ingredients:</b></p><span style="font-size: medium;">Jackfruit Plums (deseeded) - about 15<br />Rice - 1 cup<br />Powdered jaggery - 1/4 to 1/2 cup<br />Grated coconut - 1/2 cup<br />Ghee (clarified Butter) - for smearing the idli mould & also to be eaten with idli<br />Salt to taste</span><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Method :</b></span></p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Soak rice for about an hour. Then drain water completely.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">In the meantime, chop the Jack plums and keep them aside.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Grind the chopped jack plums, grated coconut & powdered jaggery to a smooth paste without adding any water. When done, remove it in a bowl.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">In the same mixie jar, add the drained rice and grind it to a coarse powder without adding any water.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Add the coarsely powdered rice and salt into the bowl (containing the jackfruit mixture) and mix it thoroughly into a smooth paste without any lumps.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Now grease the idli moulds with ghee.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Heat the idli steamer with water. If you are using pressure cooker, take care to remove the whistle.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Fill the greased idli cups with the prepared batter and steam for 20 mins.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">When cooled remove the idlis from the mould with the knife/spoon.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Serve hot with a dollop of ghee on top.</span></li></ol><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DUNJWtH77y0/YNRbx7XdHfI/AAAAAAAALeU/ogsVynhspwERGRUZqAEu95YEdXI_585zgCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/1-IMG_20210618_153945-001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="488" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DUNJWtH77y0/YNRbx7XdHfI/AAAAAAAALeU/ogsVynhspwERGRUZqAEu95YEdXI_585zgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/1-IMG_20210618_153945-001.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jackfruit Plums deseeded<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5fyKEck_96A/YNRX8O96E7I/AAAAAAAALd0/HyPetTMNlu8qkcJasNTNTjCxWhsa-Xi2wCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/09-IMG_20210619_152004.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5fyKEck_96A/YNRX8O96E7I/AAAAAAAALd0/HyPetTMNlu8qkcJasNTNTjCxWhsa-Xi2wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/09-IMG_20210619_152004.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rice soaked in water</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MLmPT3eP0wg/YNRX8Bq04dI/AAAAAAAALd4/0BkPcHo24uo1w-aQ49baMazYkmMdTbL0QCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/10-IMG_20210619_151948.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="664" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MLmPT3eP0wg/YNRX8Bq04dI/AAAAAAAALd4/0BkPcHo24uo1w-aQ49baMazYkmMdTbL0QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/10-IMG_20210619_151948.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jackfruit plums being cut into pieces</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I9LIhdoZu64/YNRX7ynGGhI/AAAAAAAALdw/c5K-vYBaHRM2v7isg_kiJMLPvZb_v5fawCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/08-IMG_20210619_162247.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="586" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I9LIhdoZu64/YNRX7ynGGhI/AAAAAAAALdw/c5K-vYBaHRM2v7isg_kiJMLPvZb_v5fawCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/08-IMG_20210619_162247.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jackfruit plums, grated coconut & jaggery added in mixie jar</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U_exeRN8dIQ/YNRX7tC4JSI/AAAAAAAALdo/5_VTGFuq5yQxWRPbcwmLyzts7ee0wcBWwCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/07-IMG_20210619_162847.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U_exeRN8dIQ/YNRX7tC4JSI/AAAAAAAALdo/5_VTGFuq5yQxWRPbcwmLyzts7ee0wcBWwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/07-IMG_20210619_162847.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The above mixture ground to a fine paste</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JICCWOULmxM/YNRX7ptMVFI/AAAAAAAALdk/XHjGKVvsLkAlXpHz_iy03FvJ-r0-ir5LQCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/06-IMG_20210619_163538.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="528" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JICCWOULmxM/YNRX7ptMVFI/AAAAAAAALdk/XHjGKVvsLkAlXpHz_iy03FvJ-r0-ir5LQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/06-IMG_20210619_163538.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rice ground coarsely</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M3hlNsy3Qd0/YNRX7mmkrAI/AAAAAAAALds/0MPVuWYrpbIOOTyK3IHJ8H5qzw6TE-kaQCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/05-IMG_20210619_171610.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="503" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M3hlNsy3Qd0/YNRX7mmkrAI/AAAAAAAALds/0MPVuWYrpbIOOTyK3IHJ8H5qzw6TE-kaQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/05-IMG_20210619_171610.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rice powder & salt added to the above mixture<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SYH8j3FWbXI/YNRepevlQiI/AAAAAAAALe8/_Nqf9KMaFjwGzJUkCCVytQHrZzHyTBC_ACLcBGAsYHQ/s800/04-IMG_20210619_172835.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="604" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SYH8j3FWbXI/YNRepevlQiI/AAAAAAAALe8/_Nqf9KMaFjwGzJUkCCVytQHrZzHyTBC_ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/04-IMG_20210619_172835.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mixed into a smooth paste without lumps</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YJvct_q97z8/YNRX7FhQYYI/AAAAAAAALdg/8VMf7bxncAcOOe-6UzpAriDbgda1cB4jQCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/03-IMG_20210620_070716.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="462" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YJvct_q97z8/YNRX7FhQYYI/AAAAAAAALdg/8VMf7bxncAcOOe-6UzpAriDbgda1cB4jQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/03-IMG_20210620_070716.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ready for steaming</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-60xH_ws1KB0/YNRX7I1E_pI/AAAAAAAALdc/jN34IEsclmsxNChqlg3rZqaxBEtKyRpOgCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/02-IMG_20210620_073324.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="679" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-60xH_ws1KB0/YNRX7I1E_pI/AAAAAAAALdc/jN34IEsclmsxNChqlg3rZqaxBEtKyRpOgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/02-IMG_20210620_073324.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Idlis steamed and ready to be removed</td></tr></tbody></table> <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ofr2PCcvOSg/YNRX7ITAx7I/AAAAAAAALdY/G_02SCrOzfIfTE53i5N_Vard6_sda0a5gCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/01-IMG_20210620_074501.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="482" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ofr2PCcvOSg/YNRX7ITAx7I/AAAAAAAALdY/G_02SCrOzfIfTE53i5N_Vard6_sda0a5gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/01-IMG_20210620_074501.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jackfruit Idlis ready to be served</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Preparation time</b> : 20 mins </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Soaking time</b> : 1 Hour<br /><b>Cooking time </b> : 20 mins</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Makes </b> : 16 Idlis</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Note:</b></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">While grinding do not add water at any stage. The batter will be watery and the idlis will not turn out well.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The quantity of powdered jaggery can be adjusted according to the sweetness you desire and also the sweetness of the jackfruit plums.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Any type of rice can be used. I have used Idly rice.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Do not discard the Jack fruit seeds (<b>Bikkand</b> in Konkani) as it can be used in various curries. Will share some recipes of Bikkand in the coming days.</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Shobha Kamathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12571771225759874981noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646280483041550770.post-7696121984121559942021-06-09T02:26:00.000-07:002021-06-09T02:26:16.117-07:00Oats Veg Bhakri<p><br />Hello Friends, Its been quite a while ( to be precise almost 6 years ) since I have published any post on my blog. I might say that a lot of water has flown under the bridge. My grand-daughter just completed six years now and in the meantime, we have also changed our residence. So, overall it was quite hectic these last few years; but seeing my grand daughter growing up gave me and my spouse enough joy and believe me she is quite a handful! </p><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;">Well, I am now trying to get back to blogging {I hope I have not forgotten how to go about it :) }. I have now to get in touch with all my blogger friends, and hope to revive their contacts too. Looking forward to your comments and reply like the good old days.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Frankly speaking, what gave me this sudden impetus to restart my blog is that I participated (having got the info from my husband's nephew) in a recipe contest organised by youthofGSB (Gowd Saraswat Brahmin community to which I belong) and they have published all the recipes in the book named Gowd Saraswat Recipe contest book in a pdf format. I think that's enough of my blabbering. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">As you all know that we are all looking for a healthy breakfast to start our day. I was in a mood to start something new and hence started searching on the net for some oats preparation. After a lot of search, I came across Oats Bhakri. I made some changes to suit the texture & palate. Bhakri is generally spread thickly. You can also refer to my earlier recipe of <a href="http://shobhavkamath.blogspot.com/2012/01/red-pumpkin-bhakri-pancake.html">Red Pumpkin Bhakri</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K3JLoJLrbIE/YL3kTm4xewI/AAAAAAAALOw/5kPIPO0JJNQPNBOd9V35Pi01l9aDQxhngCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/1-IMG_20210603_075318.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="581" data-original-width="800" height="290" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K3JLoJLrbIE/YL3kTm4xewI/AAAAAAAALOw/5kPIPO0JJNQPNBOd9V35Pi01l9aDQxhngCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h290/1-IMG_20210603_075318.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oats Veg Bhakri served with a dollop of white home made butter</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SpBjGRUTzwE/YL3dQhP5WhI/AAAAAAAALM0/Pj_Bon9-incnFzrz_SBsoEtm2Xg_gYl0QCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/1-IMG_20210603_074113.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><br /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Ingredients:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Oats (Instant) - 1 cup</div><div style="text-align: left;">Semolina (regular) - 1/2 cup</div><div style="text-align: left;">Curds - 1/4 cup</div><div style="text-align: left;">Green chillies - 1 or 2 chopped</div><div style="text-align: left;">Water - approx 1 cup</div><div style="text-align: left;">Corriander leaves - a small bunch chopped</div><div style="text-align: left;">Grated carrot - 2 tbsps</div><div style="text-align: left;">Capsicum (chopped) - 2 tbsps</div><div style="text-align: left;">Tomato (chopped) - 1 medium</div><div style="text-align: left;">Onion (chopped) - 2 tbsps</div><div style="text-align: left;">Salt to taste</div><div style="text-align: left;">Oil for shallow frying</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Method:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ol style="text-align: left;"><li> In a bowl, mix oats, semolina and salt.</li><li> Add curds & mix again.</li><li>Next add water to dilute it slightly.</li><li>Now add all the chopped vegetables, green chilies and coriander leaves and give it a good mix.</li><li>At this stage, add water and mix again without any lumps. The batter should not be very dilute or thick. Let it sit for for about 10 mins.</li><li>In the meantime, heat a griddle or tawa . Smear oil</li><li>When the pan is hot enough, lower the heat and spread a ladle of the prepared batter not thinly.</li><li>Dribble oil all around the bhakri and keep the flame on medium. </li><li>Now flip the bhakri and fry on the other side too.</li><li>Continue in the same manner with the remaining batter.</li><li>Tastes good with white home made butter.</li></ol><div><br /></div><div><b>Preparation Time</b>: 15-20mins</div><div><b>Cooking time </b> : 20 mins</div><div><b>Makes</b> : 8 Bhakris of size approx 5-6inches</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7g6A5N17r5Y/YL3jCGkWHHI/AAAAAAAALN0/A7MVH0GJfPAMDegxRfBON2iW8EbRHvX4wCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/1-IMG_20210602_175740.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="445" data-original-width="800" height="178" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7g6A5N17r5Y/YL3jCGkWHHI/AAAAAAAALN0/A7MVH0GJfPAMDegxRfBON2iW8EbRHvX4wCLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h178/1-IMG_20210602_175740.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ingredients</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div> </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sXVefOkcDs0/YL3jCMoxQ3I/AAAAAAAALN8/7HgC7DrcpSU8gTGav5HX340v2jRqQ2gOACLcBGAsYHQ/s800/1-IMG_20210602_180037.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="651" data-original-width="800" height="260" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sXVefOkcDs0/YL3jCMoxQ3I/AAAAAAAALN8/7HgC7DrcpSU8gTGav5HX340v2jRqQ2gOACLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h260/1-IMG_20210602_180037.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oats, Semolina & Salt placed in a bowl</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c3S3ACXJRk4/YL3jCF9uRjI/AAAAAAAALN4/81nCieNvJdEEIpMynY-V9ljDV6SNSOAUACLcBGAsYHQ/s800/1-IMG_20210602_180132.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="494" data-original-width="800" height="198" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c3S3ACXJRk4/YL3jCF9uRjI/AAAAAAAALN4/81nCieNvJdEEIpMynY-V9ljDV6SNSOAUACLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h198/1-IMG_20210602_180132.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Curds added to the above mixture</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hIMuTdyZdSQ/YL3jCz4cSqI/AAAAAAAALOA/SB48zZZn28MYr9nBCRIXZuiNqCGzpen5QCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/1-IMG_20210602_180344.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="596" data-original-width="800" height="238" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hIMuTdyZdSQ/YL3jCz4cSqI/AAAAAAAALOA/SB48zZZn28MYr9nBCRIXZuiNqCGzpen5QCLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h238/1-IMG_20210602_180344.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chopped vegetables added to the above mixture</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VXIxFlGwMNU/YL3jDQOUSsI/AAAAAAAALOI/W0ULlt85jMEc0ZZs9Bzi6UfMETsNpS2BQCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/1-IMG_20210603_071707.jpg" style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="558" data-original-width="800" height="223" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VXIxFlGwMNU/YL3jDQOUSsI/AAAAAAAALOI/W0ULlt85jMEc0ZZs9Bzi6UfMETsNpS2BQCLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h223/1-IMG_20210603_071707.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> Batter is mixed thoroughly so that no lumps are formed</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GnBGkPyOo2M/YL3kAJJzRII/AAAAAAAALOo/q5Yw61gUC8ENBL-KETO_d8YEmWxuYdEhACLcBGAsYHQ/s800/1-IMG_20210603_071611.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="800" height="270" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GnBGkPyOo2M/YL3kAJJzRII/AAAAAAAALOo/q5Yw61gUC8ENBL-KETO_d8YEmWxuYdEhACLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h270/1-IMG_20210603_071611.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bhakri has been spread thickly on the hot griddle</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g-j3UMRNT_s/YL3r12rPanI/AAAAAAAALO4/E2e-COXuDv4kD5fZMJPWMDgNIb83BSqVQCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/1-IMG_20210603_071935.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="603" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g-j3UMRNT_s/YL3r12rPanI/AAAAAAAALO4/E2e-COXuDv4kD5fZMJPWMDgNIb83BSqVQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/1-IMG_20210603_071935.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bhakri has been flipped over</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yzBwEubP25E/YL3jEi1sEEI/AAAAAAAALOU/sUY0LUdH584f5aRlgjWe-jpITFFT74h_wCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/1-IMG_20210603_075239.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="528" data-original-width="800" height="211" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yzBwEubP25E/YL3jEi1sEEI/AAAAAAAALOU/sUY0LUdH584f5aRlgjWe-jpITFFT74h_wCLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h211/1-IMG_20210603_075239.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />All set & ready to serve</td></tr></tbody></table><div> </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Note: </b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Chop the vegetables as finely as possible.</li><li>Oats can also be powdered though not much change in the texture of the bhakri.</li><li>Do not spread the batter thinly.</li><li>Serve with any chutney of your choice if you do not have white butter.</li><li>Bhakris have to be eaten hot.</li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div><div><br /></div>Shobha Kamathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12571771225759874981noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646280483041550770.post-10120145946711445852015-10-02T23:50:00.000-07:002015-10-02T23:50:21.515-07:00Welcoming the new arrival in the family<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Hello friends - I am back but with a different topic. Its five months since my blog was in cold storage. No, I am not hibernating! In fact I have never been
so busy in my life. My cooking has taken a back seat for the moment and all my other interests like sewing, knitting, quilting which were lying dormant for several years are now taking centre stage and
all this is because we have now become grandparents to a cute little
princess. Now everything centres around the little one. She keeps us
all on our toes the whole day and night long but her one little smile
is all that is needed for our tiredness to vanish. All said and done,
I am not complaining. I am just loving it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Whenever time permitted, I managed to do some
small baby quilts, a quilt cover, a comforter and also knitted some
sweaters and booties and bonnets etc..</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">A few
of them which I am displaying here :</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This quilt and the one above were made from the leftover wool</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D4F7kJNQ0tM/VelfzIiFHfI/AAAAAAAAEio/zL_sCLt_Fl0/s1600/DSC_0055-001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="234" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D4F7kJNQ0tM/VelfzIiFHfI/AAAAAAAAEio/zL_sCLt_Fl0/s320/DSC_0055-001.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A blanket cover</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rdXK_GNZZnk/VelhplkYegI/AAAAAAAAEls/NUD37dTvrBA/s1600/IMG_2863.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="182" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rdXK_GNZZnk/VelhplkYegI/AAAAAAAAEls/NUD37dTvrBA/s320/IMG_2863.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blanket cover - one side printed cotton cloth and the other side I <br />
attached a motif (made by my late mother) on a plain cotton cloth<br />
with an opening on one side.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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My joy knew no bounds when I was told by my daughter that my grand daughter slept for 7 hours without waking up at night ( she would wake up almost every hour otherwise) when she used the comforter ( the blue one I made above) for the first time.<br />
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I am experiencing the joys of being a grandma. Currently I am making some bibs - small drool bibs as well some large ones (apron bibs).<br />
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Shobha Kamathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12571771225759874981noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646280483041550770.post-33310420929155261712015-04-18T02:46:00.000-07:002015-04-18T07:09:03.647-07:00Mango Rice<br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
It's the mango season! And I got two
home-grown raw mangoes from my friend's backyard (no, I did not steal
them !). She distributed it to all her friends as they were in
abundance. I made<a href="http://shobhavkamath.blogspot.in/2014/04/aam-panna.html" target="_blank"> <i>Aam Panna</i> </a>of the large one and decided to
make mango rice of the other one. I had never tired it before but I
was told that the method of preparation is the same as that of lemon
rice. So without much ado, I embarked on this new dish. I cooked rice
well in advance and since I also had a stock of roasted peanuts, it halved
the cooking time. It tasted good but a bit tangy. You can adjust the
quantity of the raw mango as per your taste.</div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shobha_kamath/16997393160" title="Mango Rice by Shobha Kamath, on Flickr"><img alt="Mango Rice" height="375" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8808/16997393160_1a62459339.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<b>Ingredients:</b></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;">
<colgroup><col width="128*"></col>
<col width="128*"></col>
</colgroup><tbody>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Cooked Rice</td>
<td width="50%">2 cups</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Raw mango (grated)</td>
<td width="50%">3/4<sup>th</sup> cup</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Oil</td>
<td width="50%">2 tbsp</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Mustard seeds</td>
<td width="50%">1 tsp</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Curry leaves</td>
<td width="50%">1 sprig</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Udad (split black gram) dal</td>
<td width="50%">1 tsp</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Roasted Peanuts
</td>
<td width="50%">1 tbsp</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Turmeric powder</td>
<td width="50%">1/4<sup>th</sup> tsp</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Green Chilies (chopped)</td>
<td width="50%">1 or 2
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Ginger (finely chopped)</td>
<td width="50%">1 inch piece</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Freshly grated coconut</td>
<td width="50%">2 tbsps</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Freshly chopped coriander leaves</td>
<td width="50%">For garnish</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Salt
</td>
<td width="50%">As per taste</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<b>Method:</b></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
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<ol>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Wash, peel and grate the raw
mango. Measure 3/4<sup>th</sup> cup and set aside.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Heat oil in a pan and add the
mustard seeds and udad dal.
</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
When the mustard seeds starts
spluttering, lower the heat and add the curry leaves and the
roasted peanuts.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Next add turmeric powder, chopped
green chilies and chopped ginger. Saute it for a while.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Then add grated raw mango. Give it
a stir and let it cook for a few minutes.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Now add grated coconut. Mix well.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Finally add the cooked rice and
salt. Mix well and garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Serve hot with fried papads.</div>
</li>
</ol>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mXuXHWmo6LM/VTIEOHMZQ7I/AAAAAAAACS0/ZKfG8CHum-M/s1600/IMG_2774-001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mXuXHWmo6LM/VTIEOHMZQ7I/AAAAAAAACS0/ZKfG8CHum-M/s1600/IMG_2774-001.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Main ingredients</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-si0spdXbfBA/VTIEP1OO7vI/AAAAAAAACTM/G2R7eO0asLg/s1600/IMG_2777-001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-si0spdXbfBA/VTIEP1OO7vI/AAAAAAAACTM/G2R7eO0asLg/s1600/IMG_2777-001.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mustard and Udad dal in a pan of hot oil</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0b5tlkDbQ8M/VTIESnA-MyI/AAAAAAAACTU/KVi3dtGevzw/s1600/IMG_2779-001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0b5tlkDbQ8M/VTIESnA-MyI/AAAAAAAACTU/KVi3dtGevzw/s1600/IMG_2779-001.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Peanuts and curry leaves added to the tempering</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1a4j3qk1XK0/VTIES4fKZ4I/AAAAAAAACTY/mepGfH3BuIA/s1600/IMG_2781-001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1a4j3qk1XK0/VTIES4fKZ4I/AAAAAAAACTY/mepGfH3BuIA/s1600/IMG_2781-001.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Turmeric, chilies and ginger added</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lIMoHz3sSHg/VTIET1U3QpI/AAAAAAAACTg/hSKGUVHT10k/s1600/IMG_2783-001.JPG" height="240" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Addition of grated raw mango</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JYElEINPhc0/VTIEVKDbDWI/AAAAAAAACTs/r6fDXfnQWhA/s1600/IMG_2785-001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JYElEINPhc0/VTIEVKDbDWI/AAAAAAAACTs/r6fDXfnQWhA/s1600/IMG_2785-001.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Freshly grated coconut also added</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cjvVyU9DXz0/VTIEOvylzyI/AAAAAAAACS4/CsbN3mo6IiE/s1600/IMG_20150417_120435.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cjvVyU9DXz0/VTIEOvylzyI/AAAAAAAACS4/CsbN3mo6IiE/s1600/IMG_20150417_120435.jpg" height="210" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finally cooked rice added</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1ev0sEDXNGM/VTIEO4Jp53I/AAAAAAAACS8/woPeIInNRQ4/s1600/IMG_20150417_120713.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1ev0sEDXNGM/VTIEO4Jp53I/AAAAAAAACS8/woPeIInNRQ4/s1600/IMG_20150417_120713.jpg" height="214" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mango rice ready to be served</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oQrdHwHJB7s/VTIEkYXIq7I/AAAAAAAACT0/jfSeRQvqtzc/s1600/IMG_2795-001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oQrdHwHJB7s/VTIEkYXIq7I/AAAAAAAACT0/jfSeRQvqtzc/s1600/IMG_2795-001.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mango Rice served with fried Pappads</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Preparation time: 15 mins</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Cooking time : 10 mins</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Serves : 2</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<b>Note:</b></div>
<ul>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Rice should be prepared well in
advance and cooled thoroughly before preparing this dish to get the
best result. Alternatively, you can also use leftover rice.
</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
You can substitute, cashew-nuts
for peanuts.</div>
</li>
</ul>
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Last month when we returned home from
our exceptionally long vacation, I was slightly upset on seeing the
plight of my plants. This time especially, it was
so bad, that I lost three plants.
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
This particular plant Amaryllis, (a type of lily) had all its leaves turned yellow. I
didn't know whether it would survive. I was at my wits end. I trimmed all the yellow
leaves, put some fresh soil and lightly watered it and after 15-20
days, lo behold! fresh green leaves started appearing and one fine
day (after a month to be precise), I was quite excited to see a
flower stalk coming out of the soil. From this single flower stalk, four buds will emerge and two of them will flower simultaneously followed by the other two in a matter of few days. This spectacular floral display is worth
waiting for and a sight for sore eyes ! I was so relieved on seeing
it come back to life that I decided to write about it and post those
lovely display of floral colours before they disappear from my balcony.</div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shobha_kamath/16975542832" title="IMG_2732 by Shobha Kamath, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_2732" height="375" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8700/16975542832_b082e3a9fc.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;">
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;">
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;">
To be frank, this plant is quite hardy, hence it has survived so many years in my balcony. It doesn't require much care but it does need sunlight (not direct) and regular watering, well-drained soil and once a month I add some bio-compost which I get from the nearby nursery. Ofcourse, regular pruning will greatly help in keeping the plant healthy. I grew this from a bulb which my spouse got from his factory some years back.</div>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a2-FsiGw880/VRkmWtklQXI/AAAAAAAACRI/bmQ4jKHBH0s/s1600/IMG_2716-001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a2-FsiGw880/VRkmWtklQXI/AAAAAAAACRI/bmQ4jKHBH0s/s1600/IMG_2716-001.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A single flower stalk </td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YnKkUE8BDxo/VRkmcubRsvI/AAAAAAAACR8/D4ZWBiaVgs0/s1600/P4250044.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YnKkUE8BDxo/VRkmcubRsvI/AAAAAAAACR8/D4ZWBiaVgs0/s1600/P4250044.JPG" height="430" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This flower stalk on opening will reveal four flower buds</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LI-wm07QHIQ/VRkmW_HOs-I/AAAAAAAACRM/dl-Xv5nnGVE/s1600/IMG_2726.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LI-wm07QHIQ/VRkmW_HOs-I/AAAAAAAACRM/dl-Xv5nnGVE/s1600/IMG_2726.JPG" height="640" width="608" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">As you can see, two of the buds have bloomed and displayed their spectacular beauty </td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BMS6oCxk324/VRkmZ7sP4TI/AAAAAAAACRo/zxvc-IhewGE/s1600/IMG_2737.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BMS6oCxk324/VRkmZ7sP4TI/AAAAAAAACRo/zxvc-IhewGE/s1600/IMG_2737.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aren't they gorgeous ?</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dTOgIgZqkuc/VRkmba12AtI/AAAAAAAACRw/TpibkzP2sv0/s1600/IMG_2740.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dTOgIgZqkuc/VRkmba12AtI/AAAAAAAACRw/TpibkzP2sv0/s1600/IMG_2740.JPG" height="610" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All the four buds have bloomed - a spectacular display of vibrant colour and floral beauty</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JxQw3X_93dw/VRkmcrGN58I/AAAAAAAACR4/qEL9bQtnbuk/s1600/P3010037.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JxQw3X_93dw/VRkmcrGN58I/AAAAAAAACR4/qEL9bQtnbuk/s1600/P3010037.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This picture was from my previous collection wherein two flower stalks of buds had sprung up.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ocmybFagY8I/VRkmeVPua-I/AAAAAAAACSI/wcCsLjITah4/s1600/P4290061.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ocmybFagY8I/VRkmeVPua-I/AAAAAAAACSI/wcCsLjITah4/s1600/P4290061.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From my earlier collection</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v6gbjJHZBV0/VRkmfwz0sSI/AAAAAAAACSQ/c-b-hhnEreQ/s1600/P4300062.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v6gbjJHZBV0/VRkmfwz0sSI/AAAAAAAACSQ/c-b-hhnEreQ/s1600/P4300062.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This too is from my earlier collection<br />
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</tbody></table>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;">
To know more about these beauties, you can check the following sites:<br />
<br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amaryllis">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amaryllis</a></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<a href="http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/yard-garden/flowers/growing-and-caring-for-amaryllis/">http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/yard-garden/flowers/growing-and-caring-for-amaryllis/</a></div>
</div>
Shobha Kamathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12571771225759874981noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646280483041550770.post-66319115908732939222015-03-20T09:00:00.000-07:002015-03-20T09:00:09.996-07:00Coconut-Milk Cookies<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
At the onset, let me wish you all a
<span style="color: yellow;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Happy Ugadi / Gudi Padva</i></span></span><span style="color: yellow;">
</span>
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
I am pleased to inform you all that
recently I attended yet another cookery demonstration conducted by
Nestle promoting their “Maggie” products. In all, four different
items were prepared namely : Oats noodles, noodle cutlets, cookies,
and noodle bhel-puri. All the items that were made were delicious and
lip-smacking. We all were given to taste a small portion of each of
the dishes that were prepared. With Ugadi round the corner, I
thought it would be a good idea to prepare these delicious cookies
and share this easy recipe with you all. It requires no eggs, no
raising agent, no milk, no vanilla essence and no cardamom powder and
yet tastes wonderful ! Sounds incredible ? Try it and see it for
yourself.</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
I must admit here that I used the
electric beater to beat the butter and sugar (it appears the excess
beating was unnecessary ) with the result the cookies spread out a
little horizontally which should not have happened. In any case the
texture and the taste has not altered. It turned out nice and crispy.
I intend to try this out again by rectifying this mistake and also by
incorporating ragi flour and some dry fruits to make it more
nutritious.</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shobha_kamath/16873064285" title="IMG_2761 by Shobha Kamath, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_2761" height="346" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8663/16873064285_a04d27d71c.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<b>Ingredients:</b></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;">
<colgroup><col width="128*"></col>
<col width="128*"></col>
</colgroup><tbody>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Maida (refined flour)</td>
<td width="50%">150 gms</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Powdered Sugar</td>
<td width="50%">100 gms</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Butter (salted)</td>
<td width="50%">150 gms</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Coconut-Milk powder</td>
<td width="50%">100 gms</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<b>Method :</b></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<ol>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Grease a baking tray and keep
aside. Pre-heat the oven at 180<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">°
C.</span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">Beat
lightly butter and sugar so that no lumps are formed.</span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">In
the same bowl, add coconut-milk powder and maida and mix well to
form a soft dough.</span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">Form
small balls from this dough and lightly press on the top with a fork
and place them on the greased baking tray.</span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">Place
the baking tray in the pre-heated oven for 20 minutes or till done.</span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">Allow
it to cool and store them in an air-tight container.</span></div>
</li>
</ol>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t8BL3uoKaG0/VQw_-eK-FHI/AAAAAAAACQw/XCHpu8dtimo/s1600/IMG_2745.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t8BL3uoKaG0/VQw_-eK-FHI/AAAAAAAACQw/XCHpu8dtimo/s1600/IMG_2745.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ingredients</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0kMwnTJv2Og/VQwvHcAkA0I/AAAAAAAACPo/Cteiss32J_E/s1600/IMG_2748.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0kMwnTJv2Og/VQwvHcAkA0I/AAAAAAAACPo/Cteiss32J_E/s1600/IMG_2748.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Butter and sugar beaten lightly </td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l4Gl8lIxVfY/VQwvHeaERHI/AAAAAAAACPs/RSvac7TuKSw/s1600/IMG_2752.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l4Gl8lIxVfY/VQwvHeaERHI/AAAAAAAACPs/RSvac7TuKSw/s1600/IMG_2752.JPG" height="275" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dough ready</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-D2oqjcXQaiU/VQwvJe96EjI/AAAAAAAACQA/jdU5Xv6Kw8c/s1600/IMG_2753.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-D2oqjcXQaiU/VQwvJe96EjI/AAAAAAAACQA/jdU5Xv6Kw8c/s1600/IMG_2753.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All set to bake<br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3Cns6vFrRdk/VQwvLqwhUqI/AAAAAAAACQI/jBK-xyua_po/s1600/IMG_2757.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3Cns6vFrRdk/VQwvLqwhUqI/AAAAAAAACQI/jBK-xyua_po/s1600/IMG_2757.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Baking under process</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kv4ZUMRgN8Q/VQwvMqmf2sI/AAAAAAAACQQ/WoE3yGBtnIQ/s1600/IMG_2758.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kv4ZUMRgN8Q/VQwvMqmf2sI/AAAAAAAACQQ/WoE3yGBtnIQ/s1600/IMG_2758.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just out of the oven</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-exLB70yZATw/VQwvN2Xm6QI/AAAAAAAACQY/JrEf-bywFZ8/s1600/IMG_2766.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-exLB70yZATw/VQwvN2Xm6QI/AAAAAAAACQY/JrEf-bywFZ8/s1600/IMG_2766.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Coconut milk cookies ready to be devoured<br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Preparation
time :</b> 10 mins</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Baking
time :</b> 20 mins</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Makes
:</b> approx 20 cookies (depending upon the size)</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Note:</b></span></div>
<ul>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">Since,
I used unsalted butter, I added a pinch of salt to it.</span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">Beat
butter and sugar lightly so that they are mixed well without any
lumps.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
</div>
</li>
</ul>
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<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Most of us Indians are familiar with
the word “raita” but to my surprise, I recently found out that “palak raita”
as such is new to some of them. Hence I thought of sharing this side-dish with you all. This is not only easy to prepare but also tastes good
with any rice dishes such as pulao, biryani, fried rice or even
puliogare to name a few. It's also a good accompaniment to any
rotis, phulkas or parathas.
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
If interested, you can check my other palak (spinach) dishes - <a href="http://shobhavkamath.blogspot.in/2010/01/palak-patradau-spinach-rolls.html" target="_blank"> Palak Patradau</a> and<a href="http://shobhavkamath.blogspot.in/2011/01/dill-spinach-curry.html" target="_blank"> Dill and Spinach Curry.</a></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shobha_kamath/16453717907" title="IMG_2698-001 by Shobha Kamath, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_2698-001" height="375" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8567/16453717907_d12f5b80c7.jpg" width="500" /></a>
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<b>Ingredients:</b></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;">
<colgroup><col width="128*"></col>
<col width="128*"></col>
</colgroup><tbody>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Palak (Spinach)</td>
<td width="50%">A small bunch</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Curd (thick)</td>
<td width="50%">1 cup</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Salt
</td>
<td width="50%">As per taste</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%"><b>For Tempering:</b></td>
<td width="50%"><br />
<br /></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Oil</td>
<td width="50%">1-2 tsps</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Mustard seeds</td>
<td width="50%">1 tsp</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Cummin seeds</td>
<td width="50%">1 tsp</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Fenugreek (methi) seeds</td>
<td width="50%">1 tsp</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Dry red chilly</td>
<td width="50%">1-2
</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<b>Method:</b></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<ol>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Pick and wash the fresh palak (spinach).
Roughly chop them into chunks. If using steamer, steam them for
about 12 mins or if cooking in water, ( use very little water as it
leaves its own water) cook till they are wilted.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
In the meantime, beat or whisk the
curds well and keep it aside.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
When the steamed (or boiled)
spinach has cooled down, pour the beaten curds over it.
</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Then add salt and prepare the
tempering - Heat oil in the tempering pan and add all the
ingredients mentioned under it. When it stops spluttering, switch
off the flame and pour the contents on to the spinach and curd mix.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Mix well and it is ready to be
served.</div>
</li>
</ol>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x5B6p2-54PM/VPA4RoJKTII/AAAAAAAACNw/8endQfxamfs/s1600/IMG_20150226_111217-001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x5B6p2-54PM/VPA4RoJKTII/AAAAAAAACNw/8endQfxamfs/s1600/IMG_20150226_111217-001.jpg" height="225" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Main ingredients</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BeQsPp9fkzc/VPA4R7CTYQI/AAAAAAAACN0/cw575R569ME/s1600/IMG_20150226_111633-001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BeQsPp9fkzc/VPA4R7CTYQI/AAAAAAAACN0/cw575R569ME/s1600/IMG_20150226_111633-001.jpg" height="225" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spinach chopped </td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2G517RHJKlI/VPA4R6-YucI/AAAAAAAACN4/ohvrfAuxW-k/s1600/IMG_20150226_112329-001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2G517RHJKlI/VPA4R6-YucI/AAAAAAAACN4/ohvrfAuxW-k/s1600/IMG_20150226_112329-001.jpg" height="400" width="281" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chopped spinach in steamer</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R2UOf_U3_1U/VPA4dv-gH9I/AAAAAAAACOY/N-K2vquUrWM/s1600/IMG_20150226_114312-001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R2UOf_U3_1U/VPA4dv-gH9I/AAAAAAAACOY/N-K2vquUrWM/s1600/IMG_20150226_114312-001.jpg" height="400" width="383" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just removed from the steamer</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pBCCEqDtxNA/VPA4YexZNFI/AAAAAAAACOI/_tJcniDvRW4/s1600/IMG_20150226_114940-001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pBCCEqDtxNA/VPA4YexZNFI/AAAAAAAACOI/_tJcniDvRW4/s1600/IMG_20150226_114940-001.jpg" height="240" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Curd beaten and kept aside</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R4ZGLh-Xrg8/VPA4cCUBrMI/AAAAAAAACOQ/6FL5dHCIaZI/s1600/IMG_20150226_115130-001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R4ZGLh-Xrg8/VPA4cCUBrMI/AAAAAAAACOQ/6FL5dHCIaZI/s1600/IMG_20150226_115130-001.jpg" height="400" width="388" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beaten curd poured over the steamed spinach</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AV4rLr3cIvQ/VPA8iJ-oKGI/AAAAAAAACO0/19lRq_IPVLo/s1600/IMG_20150226_115447-001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AV4rLr3cIvQ/VPA8iJ-oKGI/AAAAAAAACO0/19lRq_IPVLo/s1600/IMG_20150226_115447-001.jpg" height="388" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tempering under process</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Im_2HxThQyw/VPA4f6b4h5I/AAAAAAAACOg/zJMZwBsXiFg/s1600/IMG_20150226_115836-001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Im_2HxThQyw/VPA4f6b4h5I/AAAAAAAACOg/zJMZwBsXiFg/s1600/IMG_20150226_115836-001.jpg" height="400" width="301" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tempering added to the above mix</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-z49sNg3A-AE/VPA4hZk69cI/AAAAAAAACOo/bhRrlENf_xw/s1600/IMG_20150226_123919-001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-z49sNg3A-AE/VPA4hZk69cI/AAAAAAAACOo/bhRrlENf_xw/s1600/IMG_20150226_123919-001.jpg" height="400" width="337" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Palak Raita ready to be served<br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Preparation Time: 10 mins</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Cooking time : 15 mins
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Seves : 2-3 persons</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
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I used one red chilly for
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Curd used should not be sour.</div>
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Ideal side-dish during the
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<li>It tastes good when served chilled.</li>
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Shobha Kamathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12571771225759874981noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646280483041550770.post-80465028088056609882015-02-16T02:40:00.001-08:002015-02-17T02:25:22.690-08:00Punar Prathishtha of Venkatramana Temple, Katapady<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Last week we returned from our long
vacation at our village in Katapady, Udupi district where we attended the “Punarpratishta of Lord Venkaramana” followed by<a href="http://shobhavkamath.blogspot.in/2010/01/ratha-utsav-teru-in-katapdy-udupi.html" target="_blank"> Rathothsav</a> festival or “Teru” as it is called in Konkani
language. “Punarprathista” means re-installing the deity in the
renovated temple.
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I am told that this temple is about 300 years old. It
was unanimously decided by the residents to renovate the temple for
various reasons. The renovation work started ten months ago and was
reopened on 22<sup>nd</sup> January 2015 by Srimad Samyameendra
Thirtha, the junior Swamiji of Kashi Mutt with great pomp and
celebrations which lasted for five days from 17th Jan to 22nd Jan 2015. Many dignitaries from the
Karnataka Government as well as religious heads from nearby places
graced the occasion and were awed by the wonderful carvings on wood
as well as stone in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. The
architect 25 years old, happened to be the youngest person to achieve
this level of perfection.
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We watched the actual ceremony of the
“Punar Prathista” on the screen installed outside the temple as
only a selected few (one of them was my senior brother-in-law) were
chosen to participate in the ceremony.</div>
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Here are some of the glimpses of the
the renovated “Garbha Gudi” and its peripheri. I regret not
having taken our cameras. We took all the photos from our mobile
phones. I hope we have done justice to the wonderful sculptures that
depicted the “Dashaavtar” the intricate wood carvings and the
“Vishnu Sahasnam” engraved on the four walls of the Garba Gudi
which is unique to the temple.
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The main entrance to the temple</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Entrance to the Sanctum Sanctorum</td></tr>
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During this period everyone who attended the function, were served varieties of breakfast items and sumptuous meals on all the days of the festivities. We all had a wonderful time.<br />
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Let me start by wishing all my friends
and fellow bloggers a <span style="font-size: 13pt;"><i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Very
Happy and a Prosperous 2015</span>.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: small;">I
sincerely hope the New Year will bring glad tidings to you all. I
personally don't believe in
making
any New Year resolutions as they are generally broken. But I thought
it might be a good idea to sincerely make an attempt to eat and prepare healthy foods whenever
possible. So what better way to start my first post of this year with
this hot, nutritious and tasty soup. It's also perfect for the
current chilly weather. Me and my spouse thoroughly enjoyed it. </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: small;">I shall be taking a short break from blogging and hope to continue with it next month. </span><br />
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<b>Ingredients:</b></div>
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<td width="50%">Red Capsicum</td>
<td width="50%">1</td>
</tr>
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<td width="50%">Tomato</td>
<td width="50%">2 medium size</td>
</tr>
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<td width="50%">Melon seeds</td>
<td width="50%">1 tbsp</td>
</tr>
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<td width="50%">Garlic (optional)</td>
<td width="50%">7-8 pods
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<td width="50%">Red chilly powder (optional)</td>
<td width="50%">1 tsp</td>
</tr>
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<td width="50%">Corn flour</td>
<td width="50%">1 tbsp</td>
</tr>
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<td width="50%">Salt</td>
<td width="50%">As per taste</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Freshly ground pepper</td>
<td width="50%">For garnish
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</tr>
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<b>Method :</b></div>
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<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Wash red capsicum and tomatoes.
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<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Grind melon seeds to a fine paste
using little water and keep aside.
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</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Cut tomatoes in large chunks and
boil them in a cup of water. When done set aside to cool.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Smear Red capsicum with oil and
with the help of a fork roast the capsicum directly on flame. Keep
turning the capsicum till the whole capsicum is charred from the
outside. Switch off the flame and when cooled, skin the capsicum in
a bowl of water. Deseed it and chop it into chunks.</div>
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Now grind the cooked tomatoes and
the roasted & chopped capsicum along with garlic (if using) to a
smooth paste.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
In a saucepan, add the ground
tomato and capsicum paste, chilly powder and salt. Let it cook on a
low flame.
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</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
In the meantime, mix the melon
seed paste and and corn flour/starch into a bowl and pour the entire
contents into the saucepan. Keep stirring it so that no lumps are
formed and allow it to boil for a minute or two and then remove from
the flame.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Pour the contents in soup bowls.
Sprinkle freshly ground pepper on top.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
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Preparation time : 15-20 mins<br />
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Cooking time : 30 mins</div>
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Serves: 3-4 persons</div>
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<b>Note: </b>
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<ul>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
This is a very healthy and tasty soup.</div>
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<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Melon seeds have a lot of health
benefits and Red Peppers/Capsicum are packed with anti-oxidants.</div>
</li>
<li>The roasting of Red Pepper takes a little more time than the actual cooking. </li>
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Shobha Kamathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12571771225759874981noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646280483041550770.post-45493037385044134522014-12-19T02:46:00.001-08:002014-12-19T02:46:54.298-08:00Aamti<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
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During our recent trip to Mumbai, we
had the opportunity to taste some authentic Maharastrian dishes.
Since I grew up in Mumbai, I am quite fond of their cuisine and while
there, I also bought their famous “goda masala” from one of the
popular masala shops. For those of you who are not familiar with this
masala, it is a special blend of spices, very aromatic, dark brown in
colour and gives that special taste to the dish when added. Different
regions in Maharashtra have their own version of goda masala. And
“Aamti” is incomplete without the goda masala. This dish is a
regular fare in most Maharashtrian homes. In short, I can say with
conviction that what “Dalitoy” is to konkanis, “Aamti” is to
maharashtrians.</div>
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Well, armed with this masala, I started
my search for some Maharashtrian recipes from my collection. I found
four varieties but chose “Aamti” as I already had boiled toor dal
(the main ingredient in this recipe) in the refrigerator and this
halved the cooking time to just 10 mins. When it was finally done, I
was very happy with result and so was my spouse. Try it out and see
it for yourself.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shobha_kamath/16047320261" title="Aamti by Shobha Kamath, on Flickr"><img alt="Aamti" height="431" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7553/16047320261_3a40ceab75.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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<b>Ingredients:</b></div>
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<table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;">
<colgroup><col width="128*"></col>
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<td width="50%">Toor Dal / Split Pigeon Pea</td>
<td width="50%">1 cup</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Kokum or Tamarind pulp</td>
<td width="50%">3-4 pcs of kokum / 1-2 tsps of tamarind pulp</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Jaggery powder</td>
<td width="50%">1 tbsp</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Green chilies (slit)</td>
<td width="50%">2</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Goda Masala</td>
<td width="50%">2 tsps</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Freshly Grated coconut</td>
<td width="50%">2 tbsps</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Salt
</td>
<td width="50%">As per taste</td>
</tr>
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<td width="50%"><b>Ingredients for tempering:</b></td>
<td width="50%"><br />
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<td width="50%">Oil</td>
<td width="50%">1tbsp</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Mustard seeds</td>
<td width="50%">1 tsp</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Hing/asafoetida</td>
<td width="50%">A pinch</td>
</tr>
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<td width="50%">Curry leaves</td>
<td width="50%">1 sprig</td>
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<td width="50%"><b>For Garnish:</b></td>
<td width="50%"><br />
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</tr>
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<td width="50%">Coriander leaves (chopped)
</td>
<td width="50%">2 tbsps</td>
</tr>
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<b>Method:</b></div>
<ol>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Wash and cook the toor dal/split
pigeon pea in pressure cooker for 12 mins. Then mash the cooked dal
well and keep it aside.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
If using kokum, soak the pieces in
water for about 15 mins. </div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Heat a saucepan. Add oil and
mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds starts spluttering, lower the
flame, add hing/asafoetida and curry leaves. Saute it for awhile.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Next add the mashed dal with a
little water, slit green chilies, salt, jaggery powder, goda masala,
freshly grated coconut, kokum water/tamarind pulp. Mix well.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Finally add more water for desired
thickens. Give it a stir and allow it to boil for a few minutes and
then switch off the flame.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Garnish with chopped coriander
leaves. Serve hot.</div>
</li>
</ol>
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<i>Preparation time</i>: 15 mins</div>
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<i>Cooking time</i> : 20 mins</div>
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<i>Serves</i> : 3</div>
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<b>Note:</b></div>
<ul>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
This is generally eaten with rice.
Tastes good with rotis/chapattis too.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Goda masala is available in super
markets under different brand names.
</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Aamti can also be prepared from
Moong dal (split green gram) or Masoor dal (split lentil) too.</div>
</li>
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Shobha Kamathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12571771225759874981noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646280483041550770.post-5349467509568983212014-12-10T06:12:00.000-08:002014-12-11T03:18:44.083-08:00Murud-Janjira Beach & Fort<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
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Hello friends, I am back after a short
vacation in Mumbai where we had to attend a close relatives wedding. While there, we took this opportunity to meet our old friends and
relatives too. We also thought it would be a good idea to spend some
quality time with my brother's and cousin's family away from the
hustle and bustle of the city life. After a lot of discussions, we
unanimously chose Murud-Janjira for our family get-together.</div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Murud-Janjira is the local name for the
fort which is situated on the island off the coastal village of
Murud, in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. It is a fishing village
and is about 150 kms drive from Mumbai. Once we reach Murud town, we
need to take a sail boat from Rajapuri jetty to reach the island
fort. The fort is spread across 22 acres and has many cannons. One of
the cannons weigh about 12 tons and the unique feature of these
cannons is that they do not get heated even though they are exposed
to the sunlight throughout the day. We were quite baked in the hot sun (temp around 35 degrees centigrade) but these cannons were very cold to the touch inspite of the heat !</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
The entrance to the fort is
not visible from outside unless and until you are very close it. It also has a few secret escape routes.</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br />
We drove from Mumbai to the resort and we stayed at Golden Swan Beach Resort
at Murud-Janjira. It is a nice place with cottages and is situated
right on the beach itself. The sunset view is quite breathtaking. The
beach is very clean and quite picturesque. At the other end of the
beach, water sports are conducted. We took the horse-driven carriage along the beach and back as we had to rush back to the sunset
point.</div>
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The next morning, after a sumptuous
breakfast, we headed for the fort. Following are some of the pictures of the beach, fort and the resort.</div>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8_q0JIGbCFU/VIVwNdcSXuI/AAAAAAAAB64/WCkmDoN9AzA/s1600/02-PB290182.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8_q0JIGbCFU/VIVwNdcSXuI/AAAAAAAAB64/WCkmDoN9AzA/s1600/02-PB290182.JPG" height="416" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the sight that greeted us as soon as we entered the beach from the resort</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7kenW2YtYzE/VIVwLyvwX0I/AAAAAAAAB6s/vSlK7FMUtfE/s1600/01-PB290181.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7kenW2YtYzE/VIVwLyvwX0I/AAAAAAAAB6s/vSlK7FMUtfE/s1600/01-PB290181.JPG" height="465" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Close-up of the sea-gulls that were there in hundreds</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-63ULO-MenZg/VIVwOuy71CI/AAAAAAAAB7E/re1u7VymOmY/s1600/04-PB290190.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-63ULO-MenZg/VIVwOuy71CI/AAAAAAAAB7E/re1u7VymOmY/s1600/04-PB290190.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of the Fort from the beach</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--HV70xZoMp4/VIVwQjwO_TI/AAAAAAAAB7Q/GlhD-jwaqsg/s1600/13-PB290210.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--HV70xZoMp4/VIVwQjwO_TI/AAAAAAAAB7Q/GlhD-jwaqsg/s1600/13-PB290210.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spectacular view of the sunset taken from the Idgah (sunset point)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LZlrZhFxHXI/VIVwXTlDoQI/AAAAAAAAB78/t4rZy98h3XU/s1600/23-PB290241.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LZlrZhFxHXI/VIVwXTlDoQI/AAAAAAAAB78/t4rZy98h3XU/s1600/23-PB290241.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of the Fort from the road</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PYLtkl0JRzU/VIVwZSg1x6I/AAAAAAAAB8M/Zgiqv-8cVYc/s1600/25-PB290243.JPG" height="480" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yet another view of the Fort from the road</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AMEYfiA3p6Y/VIVwaT3qzHI/AAAAAAAAB8U/TNwgWD4yA5M/s1600/26-PB290245.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AMEYfiA3p6Y/VIVwaT3qzHI/AAAAAAAAB8U/TNwgWD4yA5M/s1600/26-PB290245.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of the fort from the jetty</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nAIqlz8DFX8/VIVwblOF9jI/AAAAAAAAB8c/XCcIAh5quz4/s1600/28-PB290256.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nAIqlz8DFX8/VIVwblOF9jI/AAAAAAAAB8c/XCcIAh5quz4/s1600/28-PB290256.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Big Cannon weighing about 12 tons as was told to us by our guide</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FO2eLaUSSDg/VIVwdeiM8pI/AAAAAAAAB8k/Y9SGotSr-qM/s1600/29-PB290257.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FO2eLaUSSDg/VIVwdeiM8pI/AAAAAAAAB8k/Y9SGotSr-qM/s1600/29-PB290257.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The inside of the fort</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ha7tArSkq3E/VIVwfhQZpCI/AAAAAAAAB80/xwZQz9Oa6fI/s1600/31-PB290259.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ha7tArSkq3E/VIVwfhQZpCI/AAAAAAAAB80/xwZQz9Oa6fI/s1600/31-PB290259.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Inside of the Fort</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3-FaPMzVrOY/VIVwhE6yQVI/AAAAAAAAB88/xz2oCTqt67o/s1600/33-PB290264.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3-FaPMzVrOY/VIVwhE6yQVI/AAAAAAAAB88/xz2oCTqt67o/s1600/33-PB290264.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the escape routes</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We were told that once upon a time this was sweet water pond. But now, it has turned green with slime and algae </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The sculpture at the entrance of the wall of the fort</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i8px-f5fOSw/VIVwSGEEUFI/AAAAAAAAB7c/Ga1j62uB-qA/s1600/16-PB290222.JPG" height="480" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Golden Swan Beach Resort - where we stayed</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Couldn't help clicking these beauties where they were happily swimming and waddling around the premises </td></tr>
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We all had a wonderful time together and wished we had one more day to laze around and enjoy some water sports. Maybe next time....<br />
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To know more about the history of the ancient Murud-Janjira Fort, see the following links:<br />
<ul>
<li>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murud-Janjira</li>
<li>http://www.maharashtratourism.gov.in/MTDC/HTML/MaharashtraTourism/TouristDelight/Forts/Forts.aspx?strpage=Murud_JanjiraForts.html</li>
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Mint Pulao needs
no introduction. It is an aromatic dish and easy to prepare too. I had half a bunch of mint which I needed to
use before it started losing its freshness. This time I prepared it with a slight variation and hence did not get the green colour that is generally associated with this pulao. But the taste was not compromised.<br />
<br />
It so happened that my friend and her spouse paid us a surprise visit while I just finished preparing the pulao. They had a taste of this served with Rajma masala. I was pleased to know that they thoroughly enjoyed it.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shobha_kamath/15553882358" title="09-PB080134 by Shobha Kamath, on Flickr"><img alt="09-PB080134" height="400" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7471/15553882358_9d2794591a.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<b>Ingredients:</b></div>
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<td width="50%">Rice
</td>
<td width="50%">1 cup</td>
</tr>
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<td width="50%">Mint leaves</td>
<td width="50%">1 cup</td>
</tr>
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<td width="50%">Curds</td>
<td width="50%">1 cup</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Water</td>
<td width="50%">2 cups</td>
</tr>
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<td width="50%">Ginger</td>
<td width="50%">1 inch pc.</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Green chilies</td>
<td width="50%">1-2 or as per taste</td>
</tr>
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<td width="50%">Salt</td>
<td width="50%">As per taste</td>
</tr>
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<td width="50%"><b>Seasoning ingredients</b></td>
<td width="50%"><br />
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</tr>
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<td width="50%">Oil</td>
<td width="50%">1 tbsp</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Tejpatta</td>
<td width="50%">1
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Cloves</td>
<td width="50%">2-3</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Cinnamon</td>
<td width="50%">1 inch pc</td>
</tr>
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<td width="50%">Star Anise
</td>
<td width="50%">1</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Cardamom (green)</td>
<td width="50%">1 or 2</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Black (big) Cardamom</td>
<td width="50%">1</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%"><br />
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<td width="50%"><br />
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</tr>
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<b>Method:</b></div>
<ol>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Wash the rice and soak it for
about an hour.
</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
In the meantime, roughly chop green
chilies, ginger and mint leaves.
</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Whip the curds well and keep it
aside.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Heat oil in a pan. Add to it all
the ingredients mentioned under “seasoning ingredients”.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Keeping the flame low, add chopped
ginger, green chilies and chopped mint leaves. Saute it for a while
till the mint leaves wilt.
</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Add the whipped curds. Mix well.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Finally, add water and salt. Stir
well and increase the flame. Allow it to boil. Then lower the flame
and cover it with a lid. Let it cook for about 15-20 mins or till
done. Remove from flame.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Serve hot.</div>
</li>
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Preparation : 15 mins</div>
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Cooking Time : 20 mins</div>
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Serves : 2-3 persons</div>
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<b>Note:</b></div>
<ul>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
I used Sona Masoori Rice. You can
use Basmati or any rice of your choice.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Instead of chopping ginger, green
chilies and mint leaves, you can grind these three ingredients to a
fine paste and use it in the recipe.</div>
</li>
<li>Left over rice can also be used to prepare this pulao.</li>
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Shobha Kamathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12571771225759874981noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646280483041550770.post-43536152437973881932014-10-31T08:45:00.000-07:002014-10-31T08:45:53.181-07:00Bajre Ki Cheela<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
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<br />
Hello friends, Diwali kept me quite
busy before, during and even after the festival and with the result,
blogging took a back seat. All said and done, we had a wonderful time. I hope you all had a nice Diwali too.<br />
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After all the sweets and savoury items
that we devoured, I thought its time to eat healthy stuff and one such
item that I came across is the Bajre Ki
Cheela. I had jotted down this recipe from a TV cookery show. It
seemed easy and healthy so tried it for the evening snack. I am glad
to say it turned out quite well. And
according to my opinion, it tastes best with a dollop of white home-made butter.</div>
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Bajra also known as Pearl millet is
loaded with nutrients and has enormous health benefits.</div>
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<b>Ingredients:</b></div>
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<col width="128*"></col>
</colgroup><tbody>
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<td width="50%">Bajra flour</td>
<td width="50%">1 cup</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Salt
</td>
<td width="50%">As per taste</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Coconut gratings</td>
<td width="50%">1 tbsp</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Green chilies (chopped)</td>
<td width="50%">1</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Coriander leaves (chopped)</td>
<td width="50%">1 tbsp</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Curds</td>
<td width="50%">3 Tbsps</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%">Oil</td>
<td width="50%">For shallow frying</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
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<b>Method:</b></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<ol>
<li>In a bowl add bajra flour, salt,
coconut gratings, green chilies and chopped coriander leaves.</li>
<li>Mix well</li>
<li>Finally add curds and blend in to form
a thick batter.</li>
<li>Take a ladle full of the prepared
batter and spread it thickly on a heated skillet/ non-stick pan like
a dosa - frying on either sides with a little oil on the edges of the
dosa.</li>
<li>Remove and serve hot.</li>
</ol>
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Preparation time : 10 mins</div>
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Cooking time : 3-4mins for each cheela</div>
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Makes : 5-6 cheelas depending upon the size</div>
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<b>Note:</b></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<ul>
<li>The batter does not spread thinly so do
not even try it. Once the pan/skillet is heated, keep the flame low.</li>
<li>Make small dosas the size of Rawa
(semolina) Bhakri or a pancake.</li>
<li>If your skillet or griddle is large,
you can easily make three or four at a time.</li>
<li>For more info on Bajra or Pearl millet health benefits, see here :http://recipeclout.india-server.com/pearl-millet.html</li>
</ul>
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Shobha Kamathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12571771225759874981noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646280483041550770.post-14795217543019942452014-10-10T23:09:00.000-07:002014-10-10T23:09:49.328-07:00Tofu Sandwich Spread<br />
Off late I have started using Tofu instead of Paneer for the simple reason – its a healthier option. Sometime
back I had watched Sanjeev Kapoor prepare this Tofu recipe on his cookery
show which I had hurriedly scribbled in my dairy for later use.
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The day finally arrived for me to
prepare this Sandwich spread. I had some left over Tofu (after
preparing <a href="http://shobhavkamath.blogspot.in/2012/10/tofu-bhurji.html" target="_blank"><i>Tofu Bhurji</i></a> on the previous day) so thought I will try his
recipe. But soon realized that I do not have the two ingredients
mentioned in it namely; sun-dried tomatoes and pickled onions. So I
substituted these items with tomato sauce and ginger and proceeded
with his recipe.
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I am happy to say that it turned out
really good. It so happened that the next day, I had some close
relatives who dropped by and since they are foodies, I asked them to
sample it and give their opinion. I was pleased to see that they
too enjoyed it. </div>
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You too can try your own version of
this healthy and tasty spread instead of using the fat laden butter for sandwiches !<br />
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Ingredients:</div>
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<table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;">
<colgroup><col width="124*"></col>
<col width="132*"></col>
</colgroup><tbody>
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<td width="48%">Tofu
</td>
<td width="52%">100 gms</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="48%">Hung Yoghurt</td>
<td width="52%">1/2 cup</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="48%">Green chilies</td>
<td width="52%">1-2</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="48%">Tomato sauce</td>
<td width="52%">4 tsps</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="48%">Ginger (chopped)</td>
<td width="52%">1 inch piece</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="48%">Salt</td>
<td width="52%">As per taste
</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
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Method:</div>
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<ol>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Drain the block of tofu and cut
them into quarters. Squeeze out any moisture by pressing it with
your hand and then place it in a blender.</div>
</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Add all the other ingredients
(mentioned above) to it and blend it to a fine paste. The paste
will resemble Thousand Island dressing.</div>
</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Remove it into a bowl and your
Tofu Sandwich Spread is ready.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">
Apply this spread instead of
butter on the bread slices and have a healthy breakfast.</div>
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</li>
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Preparation time: 15 mins</div>
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No cooking required</div>
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I used whole wheat bread and made sandwiches with sliced tomatoes, cucumber and capsicum and sprinkled freshly ground pepper on top.<br />
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Shobha Kamathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12571771225759874981noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646280483041550770.post-59208226780203538182014-09-28T05:55:00.000-07:002014-09-28T05:55:27.449-07:00Airaawat<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
“Airaawat” is a very tasty
chutney and this is not to be confused with the white elephant of Indra ! </div>
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During the recent Ganesh festival
celebrations at our ancestral home in Katapady (Udupi district), as
usual, I was going around to see what new dishes the cook is churning
out this time. He drew my attention to “Airaawat” which was in
the process of completion. This was something new to me but looked
simple and good. He rattled off the ingredients and the method. I
mentally made a note of it. He also told me that there are different
versions to this recipe.</div>
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So naturally, after the “pooja” and the
“aarti” as we all sat for the sumptuous lunch prasad, I was looking forward to this new item to be served. As soon as it was served, I quickly had a taste
of it. I loved it! It was a perfect blend of three tastes – sweet,
sour and spicy and the crunchiness of the chopped ingredients
(ginger, chilies and coriander leaves) leave a wonderful taste in the mouth. Try it out and see it for yourself.</div>
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<b>Ingredients</b></div>
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<colgroup><col width="98*"></col>
<col width="158*"></col>
</colgroup><tbody>
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<td width="38%">
<b><span style="color: #ffe599;">For grinding</span></b><br />
</td>
<td width="62%">
<br />
<br />
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="38%">
Grated Coconut<br />
</td>
<td width="62%">
1/2 cup<br />
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="38%">
Dry red chilies<br />
</td>
<td width="62%">
3-4
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</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="38%">
Tamarind<br />
</td>
<td width="62%">
1 lemon (small) size ball<br />
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="38%">
Jaggery powder<br />
</td>
<td width="62%">
About 4-5 tsps<br />
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="38%">
Salt<br />
</td>
<td width="62%">
As per taste<br />
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="38%">
<b><span style="color: #ffe599;">For tempering</span></b><br />
</td>
<td width="62%">
<br />
<br />
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="38%">
Oil<br />
</td>
<td width="62%">
1-2 tsps<br />
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="38%">
Mustard seeds<br />
</td>
<td width="62%">
1 tsp<br />
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="38%">
Curry leaves
<br />
</td>
<td width="62%">
1 sprig<br />
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="38%">
<b><span style="color: #ffe599;">For Garnishing</span></b><br />
</td>
<td width="62%">
<br />
<br />
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="38%">
Finely chopped coriander leaves<br />
</td>
<td width="62%">
1 small bunch<br />
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="38%">
Finely chopped green chilies<br />
</td>
<td width="62%">
1<br />
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="38%">
Finely chopped fresh ginger<br />
</td>
<td width="62%">
1 inch piece<br />
</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
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Method:</div>
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</div>
<ol>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
First grind all the ingredients
mentioned under “for grinding” into a fine paste adding very
little water. Transfer it into a bowl.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Next heat a tempering pan and oil
and mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds starts spluttering and the
curry leaves. Give it stir and pour the contents into the bowl
contiaining the ground paste.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Finaly add all the chopped
ingredients mentioned under “For Garnish” into the bowl and mix
well.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Airaawat is now ready to be
served.</div>
</li>
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Preparation time : 25 mins<br />
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Cooking time : about 3-4 mins</div>
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Serves : 3-4 persons</div>
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<b>Note:</b></div>
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<ul>
<li>This can be eaten with idli or dosa or
even as an accompaniment to rice and daal or curd rice.</li>
<li>During the festival, I had this with "Khotto" (Idli made in jackfruit leaves). </li>
<li>The chopped items for garnish should be mixed just before serving to preserve the crunchiness of ginger, green chilies and coriander leaves. </li>
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Shobha Kamathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12571771225759874981noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646280483041550770.post-66048617015206737202014-09-18T03:22:00.000-07:002014-09-18T03:22:24.322-07:00Grilled Veg Sandwiches<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-size: small;">For me, Sandwiches means, picnics, outings or short travels. During our recent train journey (for
the Ganesh Chaturthi festival) I made these grilled sandwiches in a Sandwich toaster and they
tasted wonderful. It's a meal by itself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I am sure everybody will agree with me
that there is no comparison to a healthy home-cooked food especially
during overnight journeys. I have tried carrying different items for
the journey but found that these grilled sandwiches to be most
suitable as they are devoid of any mess or spilling as they are sealed from all sides - thus making the
journey more comfortable. Even during the long drives on weekends
with my daughter and son-in-law, I make it a point to make these
sandwiches whenever possible. Everyone loves them as they can be
eaten without much paraphernalia of plates,
spoons etc. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">
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<table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="width: 553px;">
<colgroup><col width="233"></col></colgroup><colgroup><col width="304"></col>
</colgroup><tbody>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="233"><span style="font-size: small;">Bread slices</span></td>
<td width="304"><span style="font-size: small;">8</span></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="233"><span style="font-size: small;">Butter</span></td>
<td width="304"><span style="font-size: small;">As required</span></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="233"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>For the Stuffing:</b></span></td>
<td width="304"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="233"><span style="font-size: small;">Mixed Vegetables chopped</span></td>
<td width="304"><span style="font-size: small;">A handful of each vegetable</span></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="233"><span style="font-size: small;">Onion (chopped)</span></td>
<td width="304"><span style="font-size: small;">1 medium</span></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="233"><span style="font-size: small;">Garlic (chopped)</span></td>
<td width="304"><span style="font-size: small;">5-6</span></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="233"><span style="font-size: small;">Ginger (chopped)
</span></td>
<td width="304"><span style="font-size: small;">1 inch piece</span></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="233"><span style="font-size: small;">Tomatoes (chopped)</span></td>
<td width="304"><span style="font-size: small;">2 medium</span></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="233"><span style="font-size: small;">Turmeric powder</span></td>
<td width="304"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 tsp</span></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="233"><span style="font-size: small;">Chilly powder</span></td>
<td width="304"><span style="font-size: small;">3/4 tsp or as desired</span></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="233"><span style="font-size: small;">Garam masala</span></td>
<td width="304"><span style="font-size: small;">1 tsp</span></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="233"><span style="font-size: small;">Coriander leaves chopped</span></td>
<td width="304"><span style="font-size: small;">For garnish</span></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="233"><span style="font-size: small;">oil</span></td>
<td width="304"><span style="font-size: small;"> 2 tbsp</span></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="233"><span style="font-size: small;">Salt
</span></td>
<td width="304"><span style="font-size: small;">As per taste</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Method:</b></span></div>
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</span>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>For the stuffing:</b></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span>
<ol>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Steam or cook the chopped mixed
vegetables in a steamer or pressure cooker. And keep them aside.</span></div>
</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Next heat oil in a pan/wok. Add
garlic and ginger. Saute it for a while and then add chopped onions.</span></div>
</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">When onions turn translucent, add
the chopped tomatoes. Saute it for a while till the tomatoes are
cooked. Then add turmeric powder, chilly powder and the garam
masala. Give it a good stir.</span></div>
</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Now add the steamed/cooked mixed
vegetables, salt and a little water if necessary and mix it well.</span></div>
</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Let it cook for about 5mins on a
low heat so that the masalas and salt are absorbed by the
vegetables.
</span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Remove from flame and garnish it
with chopped coriander leaves. Mix well and keep it aside without
covering.</span></div>
</li>
</ol>
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>For preparing the grilled sandwiches</b></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
</div>
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span>
<ol>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Take each bread slice and thinly
apply butter on either side of the slice and stack it on one side
and keep it ready.</span></div>
</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">In the meantime, heat the Sandwich
toaster and when it almost reaches the desired temperature, open the
lid and fill evenly 4 slices of bread with the stuffing and place it
on the grilled platform of the sandwich toaster.</span></div>
</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">On top of each filled slice, place
another slice to cover the filling and close the lid of the toaster.</span></div>
</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">After 1-2 minutes, open the lid.
</span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Your 4 grilled sandwiches are
ready to be served with coriander and mint chutney or tomato sauce.</span></div>
</li>
</ol>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Cooking time : 25 mins</span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Makes: 8 triangular grilled sandwiches</span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
</div>
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Note:</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">
<ol>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
I used unsalted butter and whole
wheat bread. You may use any butter or bread of your choice. When
served hot, it's nice and crunchy on the outside and soft on the
inside.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
You can prepare any curry of your
choice for the stuffing but take care to see that the curry is dry
or else your sandwiches will turn soggy.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
And applying butter on either side
of the bread slice also prevents the sandwiches from getting soggy.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Ideal for picnics, short journeys,
lunch box and tea-time snacks.</div>
</li>
</ol>
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span></div>
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</ol>
Shobha Kamathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12571771225759874981noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646280483041550770.post-10186057479712915462014-08-23T02:22:00.000-07:002014-08-23T21:13:35.081-07:00Cabbage Pancakes<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Everyone would love to start their day
with a nice and tasty breakfast and if it's healthy too then all the
more welcome. I am always on the lookout for something new to try and
what better way to do this is by watching food channels on TV. I got
this recipe from the Indian Food Channel and did not hesitate to try
it out as I had all the ingredients at hand and moreover, the
procedure was also not cumbersome. Besides, it looked very appealing
too.
</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Well, to cut a long story short, it
turned out extremely well and the taste was fantastic too. Try it out
and see it for yourself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Ingredients:</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;"></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span><br />
<table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0">
<colgroup><col width="128*"></col></colgroup><colgroup><col width="128*"></col>
</colgroup><tbody>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%"><span style="font-size: small;">Cabbage </span></td>
<td width="50%"><span style="font-size: small;">150-200 gms</span></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%"><span style="font-size: small;">Onion</span></td>
<td width="50%"><span style="font-size: small;">1 medium</span></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%"><span style="font-size: small;">Green chillies</span></td>
<td width="50%"><span style="font-size: small;">2 or as desired</span></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%"><span style="font-size: small;">Ginger</span></td>
<td width="50%"><span style="font-size: small;">1 inch piece</span></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%"><span style="font-size: small;">Coriander leaves</span></td>
<td width="50%"><span style="font-size: small;">A small bunch</span></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%"><span style="font-size: small;">Gram flour</span></td>
<td width="50%"><span style="font-size: small;">1 cup</span></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%"><span style="font-size: small;">Water</span></td>
<td width="50%"><span style="font-size: small;">3/4 cup or as required</span></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%"><span style="font-size: small;">Turmeric powder</span></td>
<td width="50%"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 tsp</span></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%"><span style="font-size: small;">Chilly powder (optional)
</span></td>
<td width="50%"><span style="font-size: small;">As required</span></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%"><span style="font-size: small;">Salt</span></td>
<td width="50%"><span style="font-size: small;">As per taste</span></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%"><span style="font-size: small;">Baking soda /Eno</span></td>
<td width="50%"><span style="font-size: small;">3/4 level tsp</span></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="50%"><span style="font-size: small;">Oil</span></td>
<td width="50%"><span style="font-size: small;">For shallow frying</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Method:</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;"></span></div>
<ol>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Put all the first five ingredients
(cabbage, onion, green chilies, ginger and coriander leaves) in the
food processor and run it for 1-2 mins or till all the ingredients
are minced well. ( <i>Alternatively, you can chop them all finely
and place them in a bowl.)</i></span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Transfer the contents from the food-processor into a bowl.
</span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">To this mixture add gram flour, turmeric
powder and salt. Mix well.
</span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Now add water little at a time and
mix again taking care to see that no lumps are formed. The batter
should be thick and not watery. At this stage, add soda/eno to the
batter and gently mix it and keep aside covered for a few minutes.</span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">In the meantime, heat a
skillet/griddle/frying pan on a medium flame. Add a little oil and
spread it.</span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Take a spoonful of the batter and
prepare pancakes (like dosas but do not spread it thinly) and fry it on both sides with oil. </span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">In this way prepare pancakes using the remaining batter.</span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Serve hot with ketchup or any
chutney of your choice.</span></div>
</li>
</ol>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Preparation time: 15 mins</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Cooking time : 15 mins</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Makes : 9 pancakes (roughly 4-5 inches
each in diameter)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Note:</span></div>
<ul><span style="font-size: small;">
</span>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">These pancakes are soft and hence
allow them to cook properly on one side before flipping.</span></div>
</li>
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">The green chilies that I used were
quite pungent and hence I omitted the red chilly powder. You can use
it and adjust according to your preference.</span></div>
</li>
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">These pancakes taste fine even
without any chutney/ketchup.</span></div>
</li>
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Ideal for breakfast.</span></div>
</li>
</ul>
Shobha Kamathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12571771225759874981noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646280483041550770.post-38396058172439942722014-08-10T04:38:00.000-07:002014-08-10T04:38:45.227-07:00Elaneer Payasam <div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
“Elaneer” means tender coconut in
the kannada language.<br />
I tasted this payasam a few months ago at a
well-known restaurant in Bangalore. It tasted absolutely divine. The
taste still lingers in my mouth! Eversince I tasted this, I wanted
to prepare this at home but somehow it never materialized. They say
that there is time for everything and when the time comes it just
happens !
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Well, the time finally came and after
going through a lot of recipes, I prepared this with some variations
– I did not have condensed milk and I was not very keen on buying
one. Instead, I boiled half a cup of milk with 3tsps of sugar and
reduced it to half the quantity and used this. The payasam tasted
just the way I wanted it to be – heavenly ! And, you will have to
take my word for it. Try it out and see it for yourself.</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
While buying tender coconut, ask the
vendor to select one with water and some pulp i.e. “ganji” (in
kannada), and “malai” (in hindi). The pulp should not be very thick.<br />
</div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<b>Ingredients:</b></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
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<colgroup><col width="115*"></col>
<col width="141*"></col>
</colgroup><tbody>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="45%">Tender coconut water</td>
<td width="55%">About 1 cup</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="45%">Tender coconut pulp</td>
<td width="55%">1/4<sup>th</sup> cup</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="45%">Condensed milk</td>
<td width="55%">1-2 tbsps or as per taste</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="45%">Thick coconut milk</td>
<td width="55%">1/4<sup>th</sup> cup</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="45%">Cardamom powder</td>
<td width="55%">About 1 tsp</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="45%">Cashew nuts (coarsely powdered) </td>
<td width="55%">For garnish (optional)</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<b>Method:</b></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<ol>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Pour out the tender coconut water
into a glass.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Remove the pulp and <b>keep aside</b>
a small quantity and the rest grind to a paste.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Now chop the small quantity of the
pulp that is kept aside. This is to be added later to the payasam.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Mix the ground paste and the
coconut water into a bowl.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Add the condensed milk, coconut
milk and the cardamom powder. Mix well and keep it in the
refrigerator for an hour or so. The payasam is now ready to be
served.</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<b>Serving Suggestion:</b></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
While serving, first place some
pieces of the chopped pulp in the bowls.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Then pour the payasam in the bowls
and garnish it with coarsely powdered cashews.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Serve chilled.</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
</div>
</li>
</ol>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Preparation time: 15 mins</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Cooking time: 15 mins . <b>No cooking
required if using condensed milk</b></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Serves: 3-4 persons</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<b>Note: </b>
</div>
<ul>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
You can omit garnishing altogether
<b>Or</b> use a combination of cashews, almonds and pistachios <b>Or
</b>any one of these nuts. The choice is yours. I have used only
cashews.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
The payasam should be slightly
watery and not thick.
</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Grind the pulp for just a few
seconds.</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
</div>
</li>
</ul>
Shobha Kamathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12571771225759874981noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646280483041550770.post-72859005959591921742014-07-30T08:53:00.000-07:002014-07-30T08:53:27.128-07:00Makai ki Roti<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br />
Makai Ki Roti is a traditional dish from Punjab (India) and normally served with Sarson Ka Saag. The rotis are generally made by hand without the use of the
rolling pin. I am not very good at this technique. I have done this
before and ended up with shapes resembling that of the map of India
and various other countries !<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Hence, in this recipe, I have added a
bit of wheat flour to the maize flour to make it pliable and easier
to handle. I managed to roll them out nicely though the dough needs
to be handled with care as it will break at the edges while rolling it out into rotis.<br />
All said and done, it turned out well –
tastewise and appearance wise too. I also had the approval of my
spouse. We had a few rotis for lunch today and I am planning to prepare this again for breakfast tomorrow from the leftover dough. </div>
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<td width="43%">Maize flour</td>
<td width="57%">1 cup</td>
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<td width="43%">Whole wheat flour</td>
<td width="57%">1/4<sup>th</sup> cup</td>
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<td width="43%">Ajwain (carom) seeds</td>
<td width="57%">1 tsp</td>
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<td width="43%">Jeera (cumin) seeds</td>
<td width="57%">1 tsp</td>
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<td width="43%">Haldi (turmeric) powder</td>
<td width="57%">1/4<sup>th</sup> tsp</td>
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<td width="43%">Salt</td>
<td width="57%">1 tsp OR as per taste</td>
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<td width="43%">Soda or Eno</td>
<td width="57%">1/2 tsp</td>
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<td width="43%">Curds</td>
<td width="57%">1/4<sup>th</sup> cup</td>
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<td width="43%">Water</td>
<td width="57%">1/4<sup>th</sup> cup OR as required</td>
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<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Crush ajwain and jeera seeds
together and keep it aside.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
In a bowl, add maize flour, whole
wheat flour, crushed ajwain and jeera seeds mixture, turmeric
powder, salt, soda/eno and curds. Mix it well.</div>
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Next add water little at a time
and knead it into a soft pliable dough. Keep it covered for about 20
mins.</div>
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After 20 minutes, make medium size
balls. Dust each ball with maize flour and roll it into moderately thick rotis with the help
of a rolling pin.</div>
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Then heat a griddle/tawa and place
the rolled out roti on it. After a few seconds, flip it on other
side and fry it on the other side too. Keep the griddle on a low
flame. Do not add oil or ghee while frying.</div>
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When light brown spots appear on
both the surface, remove and place it on a plate.</div>
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In this way, prepare all the
rotis.</div>
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<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Serve hot with a dollop of
home-made white butter or with a bowl of curds.</div>
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Preparation time: 20 mins</div>
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Cooking time: 30 mins</div>
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Makes : 10 rotis of about 6 inches in
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<li>This is ideal for
breakfast and can also be served during lunch.</li>
<li>It tastes
excellent with a dollop of home-made butter. But weight-watchers can also relish this with curds.</li>
<li>These rotis are a slight twist to the original Makai ki Roti.</li>
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Shobha Kamathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12571771225759874981noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646280483041550770.post-44286769174887970992014-07-11T23:00:00.000-07:002016-05-30T02:06:06.538-07:00Mango Ice-cubes and Ice-Candies<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
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Last week, it was raining mangoes in my
house. It so happened that my spouse bought some Alfonso and Mallika (local)
mangoes. And a day later, one of my friends visited me in passing and
brought some Baiganpally (produce of Hyderabad) mangoes. Then, my spouse's friend who
dropped by brought with him some mangoes saying that they are
Mallika mangoes which were grown in their backyard. And lastly my neighbour,
who was vacationing in Madurai, brought some mangoes, from Trivandrum. So you see, I had a variety of mangoes to
eat and I am not complaining! I love mangoes (though I am partial towards
Alphonso) and all these are extremely sweet and pulpy ones. So, I believe, when God gives you mangoes, make mango ice-cubes and candies! </div>
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To make mango ice-cubes, I used the
ice-cube tray and for the ice-candy, I used the kulfi mould and
ice-cream sticks (wooden).
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<i><a href="http://shobhavkamath.blogspot.in/2012/06/mango-lassi.html" target="_blank">Mango Lassi</a></i>, <a href="http://shobhavkamath.blogspot.in/2012/07/mango-salsa.html" target="_blank"><i>Mango Salsa</i></a> and <i><a href="http://shobhavkamath.blogspot.in/2014/03/fruit-matto.html" target="_blank">Fruit Mattoo </a></i>are some of the other recipes that you can make during the mango season. I have already posted them in my blog. </div>
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<td width="157">Mangoes</td>
<td width="135">2</td>
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<td width="157">Milk (optional)</td>
<td width="135">1 small cup</td>
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<td width="135">As per taste</td>
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Wash and peel the mangoes.
Then roughly cut them into chunks.</div>
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Put the chunks in a blender and
blend them until smooth.
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If you are using milk, add them
along with the mango pieces and blend them until smooth.</div>
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Keep an ice-cube tray, kulfi
moulds and the ice-cream sticks ready.</div>
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Now gently pour the prepared mango
puree into the ice-cube tray and the kulfi moulds. In the kulfi moulds insert the
ice-cream sticks in the centre.</div>
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Freeze the tray and the moulds until
solid. This may take about 3-4 hours or keep it overnight.</div>
</li>
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To unmould the cubes and the
candies, run hot water around the outside (of the tray and the
mould) for a <b> very brief</b> moment. The cubes and the candies will
slide out smoothly.</div>
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Preparation time : 15 – 20 mins</div>
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Freezing time : 3-4 hours</div>
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If you smear the kulfi moulds with
a drop of oil, the candy will slide more easily.</div>
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<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
The mango cubes can be used in any
fruit juices OR if you put about 12-16 of these cubes in a glass and
allow it to thaw you will get a glass of fresh mango juice.</div>
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I have totally omitted sugar as
the mangoes were extremely sweet. </div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
You can preserve any fruits
(watermelon, musk melon, etc) that are juicy and pulpy in this
manner.</div>
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Shobha Kamathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12571771225759874981noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646280483041550770.post-31758133573540099892014-06-28T02:05:00.000-07:002014-06-28T21:29:42.362-07:00"Magge" Pachadi<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
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Friends, I have been quite preoccupied
with some social commitments, relatives visits and water problem with
the result, my blogging took a back seat. I had almost become a
recluse where facebook was concerned and had no time to surf the net. </div>
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Anyway, here I am. So, what is “Magge”?
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“Magge” is the konkani word for
“Yellow Cucumber”. I believe, it is also called as “coloured cucumber”.
Down south, especially in Mangalore, Udupi and the coastal regions,
this vegetable is available in plenty and stored in the houses for
use during the monsoons. It stays fresh even without refrigeration
for a longer period than other vegetables. </div>
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We Amchis (konkani speaking people) add “magge” in a lot of dishes
without peeling the skin. Since <i>pachadi</i> is made without
cooking, it needs to be peeled as the skin is slightly tough. </div>
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<td width="207">Magge (yellow cucumber)</td>
<td width="137">1/4<sup>th</sup> piece</td>
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<td width="207">Freshly grated coconut</td>
<td width="137">1/2 cup</td>
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<td width="207">Green chilly</td>
<td width="137">1 or 2</td>
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<td width="207">Salt</td>
<td width="137">As per taste</td>
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<td width="207"><b>For tempering:</b></td>
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<td width="207">Oil</td>
<td width="137">1-2 tsp</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="207">Mustard seeds</td>
<td width="137">1 tsp</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="207">Curry leaves</td>
<td width="137">1 sprig</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<b>Method:</b></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<ol>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Wash the Magge (yellow cucumber)
and cut 1/4<sup>th</sup> piece of it.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Peel, discard the seeds and grate
it (either manually or in a food processor ) and place it in a bowl.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Grind all the grinding ingredients
into a paste adding little water (if needed). Add this ground paste
to the grated cucumber and mix well.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Heat oil in the tempering pan. Add
mustard seeds and when they splutter, add the curry leaves into it.
Remove from flame and pour the entire contents on to the mixture of
grated cucumber and coconut paste. Mix well.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Serve this pachadi as a side dish.</div>
</li>
</ol>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JbgIu6nefhg/U65giPLnBcI/AAAAAAAABsY/xfVayMaJ4c0/s1600/1-P6240102.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JbgIu6nefhg/U65giPLnBcI/AAAAAAAABsY/xfVayMaJ4c0/s1600/1-P6240102.JPG" height="185" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Magge" cut into half</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8mdJlG3N7uo/U65gkJv21TI/AAAAAAAABsg/kN-mkj7tqG8/s1600/2-P6240104.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8mdJlG3N7uo/U65gkJv21TI/AAAAAAAABsg/kN-mkj7tqG8/s1600/2-P6240104.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some of the ingredients</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pfZr9IaNRd8/U65glnkOaJI/AAAAAAAABso/Qd_4g8o_pZo/s1600/3-P6240106.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pfZr9IaNRd8/U65glnkOaJI/AAAAAAAABso/Qd_4g8o_pZo/s1600/3-P6240106.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grated "magge"</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xXmDspBUC7I/U65gmq6TW1I/AAAAAAAABsw/geyjC_C-v-s/s1600/4-P6240109.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xXmDspBUC7I/U65gmq6TW1I/AAAAAAAABsw/geyjC_C-v-s/s1600/4-P6240109.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grated coconut & green chilly ground to a paste</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tIc_6NUk5qA/U65gn1db4VI/AAAAAAAABs4/KBwvY6TmM-0/s1600/5-P6240111.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tIc_6NUk5qA/U65gn1db4VI/AAAAAAAABs4/KBwvY6TmM-0/s1600/5-P6240111.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ground paste added to grated "magge"</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1C-kahTa2iI/U65go07T8GI/AAAAAAAABtA/O-GsYvU4X5I/s1600/6-P6240112.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1C-kahTa2iI/U65go07T8GI/AAAAAAAABtA/O-GsYvU4X5I/s1600/6-P6240112.JPG" height="235" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tempering under process</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gnWNmr8xZus/U65gqtVA_KI/AAAAAAAABtI/-HUE5s6Cevg/s1600/7-P6240115.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gnWNmr8xZus/U65gqtVA_KI/AAAAAAAABtI/-HUE5s6Cevg/s1600/7-P6240115.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Magge Pachadi ready to be served</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Preparation time : 15 mins</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Cooking time : 3-5 mins</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Serves : 2</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<b>Note:</b>
</div>
<ul>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
This pachadi is also a good
accompaniment for chapattis/rotis.
</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
This is generally prepared during
the summer months as it is very cooling.</div>
</li>
<li>This is a cold dish and is very tasty. </li>
</ul>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
Shobha Kamathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12571771225759874981noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646280483041550770.post-90035138917681731982014-05-30T02:53:00.000-07:002014-05-30T02:53:04.651-07:00Quick "puffed wheat" snack<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br />
I
wonder how many of you are aware of this item called “Puffed
wheat”. Believe me, this item was absolutely new to me as well a few weeks ago.</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
It so happened, that one day, me and my spouse went to Malleshwaram (
a suburb in Bangalore) for some work. On the side walk/footpath, we
saw a few vendors selling some items in huge gunny bags and they all
had quite a few customers. Well, after our work and on our return, my
curiosity got the better of me, and besides, there were fewer
customers; I peered into the gunny bag and saw what resembled like
the puffed rice but three/four times its size and it had a slight
golden tinge to it. On inquiring, I was told that it was “Puffed
Wheat”. The vendor lady even suggested as to how this can be used as a snack. I prepared this exactly the way she told me. The garnish part
of it is my addition to the recipe which in my opinion, makes it all the more tasty.
Try it and see it for yourself. It's healthy, and a tasty tea-time snack that can be prepared in a jiffy. </div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
One point to note is that its slightly
salty and hence avoid adding salt while preparing.</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shobha_kamath/14296907005" title="6-P5220086 by Shobha Kamath, on Flickr"><img alt="6-P5220086" height="375" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3672/14296907005_2285a0f1be.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<b>Ingrdients</b></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="width: 343px;">
<colgroup><col width="202"></col>
<col width="125"></col>
</colgroup><tbody>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="202">Puffed Wheat</td>
<td width="125">2 cups</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="202"><b>For Seasoning:</b></td>
<td width="125"><br />
<br /></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="202">Oil</td>
<td width="125">1 -2 tsps</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="202">Mustard seeds</td>
<td width="125">1 tsp</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="202">Curry leaves</td>
<td width="125">1 sprig</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="202">Green chilly (chopped)</td>
<td width="125">1</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="202">Asafaetida (hing)</td>
<td width="125">A pinch</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="202"><b>For garnish</b></td>
<td width="125"><br />
<br /></td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="202">Coconut gratings</td>
<td width="125">1 tbsp</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="202">Chopped coriander leaves</td>
<td width="125">1 tbsp</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<b>Method:</b></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<ol>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Heat oil in a pan or kadai.
</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Add all the seasoning ingredients.
When the mustard seeds start spluttering, add the puffed wheat. Stir
well for about 2 mins keeping the flame low. Remove from flame.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Just before serving, garnish with
coconut gratings and chopped coriander leaves.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Serve immediately.</div>
</li>
</ol>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fj3lERkkgFI/U4cBYn-dkMI/AAAAAAAABqk/IAn4NkFB-LY/s1600/1-P5220068.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fj3lERkkgFI/U4cBYn-dkMI/AAAAAAAABqk/IAn4NkFB-LY/s1600/1-P5220068.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Puffed wheat</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MFOq5fFYw4k/U4cBaZWL1OI/AAAAAAAABqs/I4yqptpn2ZA/s1600/2-P5220076.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MFOq5fFYw4k/U4cBaZWL1OI/AAAAAAAABqs/I4yqptpn2ZA/s1600/2-P5220076.JPG" height="262" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5a5e-1Kdvbo/U4cBbY-Q5ZI/AAAAAAAABq0/P5PXyZ5k58g/s1600/3-P5220078.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5a5e-1Kdvbo/U4cBbY-Q5ZI/AAAAAAAABq0/P5PXyZ5k58g/s1600/3-P5220078.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tempering under process</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-c9htQQrNIls/U4cBcv7ZycI/AAAAAAAABq8/ri4Er0By8sk/s1600/4-P5220080.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-c9htQQrNIls/U4cBcv7ZycI/AAAAAAAABq8/ri4Er0By8sk/s1600/4-P5220080.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
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<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_PHZ7XlkaR4/U4cBeN9acII/AAAAAAAABrI/QXlEPvlOd_w/s1600/5-P5220085.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_PHZ7XlkaR4/U4cBeN9acII/AAAAAAAABrI/QXlEPvlOd_w/s1600/5-P5220085.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Garnished with freshly grated coconut & chopped coriander leaves </td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<b>Preparation time</b>: 5 minutes</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<b>Cooking time:</b> 5 mins</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<b>Serves :</b> 2-3 persons</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<b>Note:
</b></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
</div>
<ul>
<li>Salt is not required in the recipe.</li>
<li>It can be also be prepared like "bhel" (Sukha bhel or chutney bhel) or<a href="http://shobhavkamath.blogspot.in/2013/03/charmure-upkari-spicy-puffed-rice.html" target="_blank"> “charmure upkari”.</a> Be innovative and add your own masala or eat it as it is. Its nice and crunchy.</li>
</ul>
<br />Shobha Kamathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12571771225759874981noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4646280483041550770.post-23817562532581250562014-04-27T09:19:00.000-07:002014-04-27T09:19:33.300-07:00Aam Panna<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
The summer is here and so also the
mango season - they go hand-in-hand. A refreshing drink to help you keep cool this summer.<br />
<br />
My spouse brought home a
few raw mangoes as well as the ripe ones. This time I decided to try Aam Panna (raw Mango juice) concentrate so that I can preserve it for a
few days and serve it when my guests arrive at the weekend. I
searched on the net and got this recipe (see below for the link). I made a few changes in the recipe and spiced it up a bit by adding dry ginger
powder, black pepper powder and cardamom powder for that extra punch.</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
I liked the end result and my spouse
too gave it a “Thumbs Up” ! You too can make some variations
in the spices as per your choice.<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shobha_kamath/14012367882" title="08-P4220026 by Shobha Kamath, on Flickr"><img alt="08-P4220026" height="375" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2895/14012367882_c02bc9558f.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<b>Ingredients:</b></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;">
<colgroup><col width="143*"></col>
<col width="113*"></col>
</colgroup><tbody>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="56%">Raw Mangoes</td>
<td width="44%">2 Medium</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="56%">Jaggery Powder</td>
<td width="44%">1/2 cup</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="56%">Water</td>
<td width="44%">1 cup</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="56%">Rock salt (Kala Namak)</td>
<td width="44%">1 tsp</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="56%">Cummin (jeera) powder</td>
<td width="44%">1 tsp</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="56%">Dry ginger powder</td>
<td width="44%">1-1/2 tsp</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="56%">Black Pepper powder</td>
<td width="44%">1-1/2 tsp</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="56%">Mint leaves</td>
<td width="44%">10 -12 leaves</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="TOP">
<td width="56%">Cardamom powder
</td>
<td width="44%">1 tsp</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<b>Method :</b>
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<ol>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Wash and peel the raw mangoes and
cut them into chunks.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Cook the mango chunks in a
pressure cooker for 15 mins. And when done remove from the cooker
and allow it to cool completely.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Combine jaggery powder and water
and heat it until jaggery is completely melted and when slightly
cooled, filter it and get rid of (if any) impurities. Let this also
cool completely.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Next, in a mixie jar, add the
cooked and cooled mango pieces, mint leaves, rock salt, cumin
powder,dry ginger powder, and black pepper powder and grind this to
a puree.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Now mix the cooled melted jaggery
with the puree.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Finally add cardamom powder and
give it a good stir.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
The “Aam Panna” concentrate is
now ready.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
Store the concentrate in an
air-tight sterilised glass bottle and refrigerate it.</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
</div>
</li>
</ol>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<b>To Serve:</b></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
In a glass, add about 3 tbsps of this
prepared concentrate and mix water as required. Stir and serve chilled garnished with mint leaves.</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9MsaE3cm6Ic/U1izEgKF8VI/AAAAAAAABow/95vioaXo514/s1600/01-P4210002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9MsaE3cm6Ic/U1izEgKF8VI/AAAAAAAABow/95vioaXo514/s1600/01-P4210002.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Raw mangoes</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mByrcagfqZQ/U1izHBXSx_I/AAAAAAAABo4/30wcVgJ3IYY/s1600/02-P4210004.JPG" height="240" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Two raw mangoes- peeled and chopped</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pd_nqrJh9sU/U1tZzwzImKI/AAAAAAAABpw/_w9k4eRt_aM/s1600/03-P4210008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pd_nqrJh9sU/U1tZzwzImKI/AAAAAAAABpw/_w9k4eRt_aM/s1600/03-P4210008.JPG" height="281" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jaggery powder being melted in water</td></tr>
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<b>Preparation time:</b> 10 mins</div>
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<b>Cooking time</b> : 20 mins</div>
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<b>Cooling time </b>: about an hour</div>
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<b>Makes</b>: About 8 glasses</div>
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Tastes best when served chilled.</div>
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You can dilute the concentrate
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The concentrate when stored in a
refrigerator will last for few days.</div>
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I followed the basic recipe from -
<a href="http://www.tomatoblues.com/2014/04/aam-panna-spiced-raw-mango-juice-recipe.html#sthash.HvG7Otnh.dpuf">http://www.tomatoblues.com/2014/04/aam-panna-spiced-raw-mango-juice-recipe.html#sthash.HvG7Otnh.dpuf</a>
and also added a few more ingredients to spice it up.</div>
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