Thursday, August 28, 2014

Beetroot chutney II

     I was wondering whether adding tomatoes in beetroot chutney will taste good or not. But when i tasted such a chutney i agreed really its yummy. I got this recipe from my periamma and would like to share it with every one.




Ingredients
  • Beetroot - 2 (finely chopped or shredded)
  • Onions - 2 (equal to beetroot)
  • Tomato - 4
  • Coconut - 2 handful
  • Curry leaves - few
  • Green chillies - 10
  • Urad dal - 1 - 2 tbsp
  • Asafoetida - 1/4 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil as required

Method
  • Microwave the chopped beetroot for 10 minutes.
  • Heat oil to the pan on high medium flame.
  • Add the beetroot & fry well. keep it aside.
  • Fry the onions & then tomatoes. 
  • In the separate kadai add some oil & roast urad dal, curry leaves, green chillies, asafoetida and finally coconut.
  • Cool & grind everything together to smooth chutney.
  • This goes well with idly or dosa.

Tips for the recipe - For more taste you can do the seasoning with urad dal, curry leaves & asafoetida. You can do this just before serving. 

Yellow squash & zucchini poriyal

       


       We have limited choice when it comes to yellow vegetable. Yellow vegetables are filled with nutritional benefits & it is highly recommended in our daily diet. Here is the south indian recipe with yellow squash. I have equally added zucchini with it. It is your choice of adding zucchini or just prepare it with yellow squash. Really tasty & healthy dish.

Ingredients
  • Yellow squash & zucchini - 6-8 (depends upon the size (Chopped))
  • Channa dal - 1/2 cup
  • Cumin - 1/2 tsp
  • Onion - 1 medium size (Chopped)
  • Green chillies - 6
  • Asafoetida - 1/4 tsp
  • Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Curry leaves - 1 spring
  • Mustard & Urad dal - 1/2 tsp
  • Coconut - 2-3 tbsp
  • Coriander leaves - 1/4 cup (chopped)
  • Oil - 1-2 tbsp
  • Salt for taste

Method
  • Add some water & cook the dal till it is half broken. Careful do not allow the dal to become completely mashy.
  • Heat oil in kadai on high medium flame.
  • Splutter mustard, urad dal, cumin & curry leaves one by one.
  • Add onions, asafoetida and fry till it becomes translucent.
  • Add the vegetable, turmeric pwd & salt. Fry for few minutes.
  • Reduce the flame & cover the vegetable. Let it cook for few mins. Stir in-between.
  • Add coconut & coriander leaves when its done.
  • Serve it with rice.

Friday, August 15, 2014

Chicken Frankie



Ingredients

For the stuffing
  • Chicken breast - 2(chopped into small cubes)
  • Onions- 1medium size
  • Tomatoes - 1
  • Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp
  • Chilly powder - 2 tsp or adjust
  • Mint & coriander leaves - handful
  • Aniseed powder - 1- 2 tsp
  • Lemon few drops
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil - 1 -2 tbsp

For the dough
  • All purpose flour - 2 cups
  • Wheat flour - 1 cup
  • Oil - 1 tbsp
  • Curd - 2 tbsp
  • Egg

Other ingredients
  • Chopped onions
  • Green chutney
  • Lemon
  • Chat masala
  • Lettuce

Method
For the chicken - Add oil to the pan & fry onions till it becomes translucent. Add sliced tomatoes & fry for a minute. Now grind it to a smooth paste. Add some more oil to the pan on medium flame & saute ginger & garlic paste. Add the onion-tomato puree. Also add the chicken, aniseed powder, salt & the chilly powder. Fry well till it becomes thick. Now add the mint & coriander leaves & cook for few mints. Switch off the flame when it is done.

Preparing the dough - Except egg mix all the ingredients together & make a smooth dough(similar to chapatti dough). Leave it for at least 30 mins.
Then divide the dough into equal parts & roll it out like chapattis.
Now heat the tawa on medium flame & cook the roti both the sides.
Now pour a spoon of egg on top of the roti & flip it. Repeat the same for the other side.
Now the roti is ready.

Assembly of the Frankie - Place some chicken on the rotis & top it with green chutney.Add some sliced onion and lettuce. Sprinkle some chat masala & lemon juice. Now roll it tightly & put a tooth pick. Or you can use foil sheet or wax paper. Frankie is ready to enjoy.


Ellu urundai (sesame laddu)



Ingredients
  • Black sesame seeds - 1/4kg 
  • Peanuts - 1/4 kg
  • Jaggery - 1/2 kg
  • Cardamom - 5 nos

Methods
  • Roast the sesame seeds till you get nice aroma.
  • Roast the peanuts separately.
  • Powder the jaggery.
  • In the blender, powder the sesame seeds along with cardamon. 
  • Powder the peanuts separately.
  • Now mix every thing(sesame, jaggery & peanuts) & give a quick turn in the mixer.
  • Make balls & store it in the air tight container.

Tips for the recipe
  • Go for cleaned sesame or else you have to wash & use it to remove dirt.
  • You can powder sesame & peanuts together. Mix often while powdering the sesame & peanuts because it may get stick in the bottom of the jar. 
  • It is easy to make balls if its warm.

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