Apr 1, 2017

488: Manga Inji Pickle 2/ Mango Ginger Pickle



Mango ginger belongs to the ginger family. It looks like ginger but smells like raw mango. This pickle is very famous in South India.  This pickle will compliment to the plain Thayir Sadam. This pickle is one of the easy pickles that you can make it in a hurry.

Ingredients:
Chopped Manga Inji                 1 cup
Salt                                            1 Tsp.
Lemon juice                              1 Tbsp.
For Seasoning
Oil                                              1 Tsp.
Mustard seeds                         ½ Tsp.
Asafetida powder                     1/8 Tsp.
Curry leaves                               Few

Method:
  • Clean the mango inji completely. Cut mango ginger into thin round slices.
  • Combine the manga inji  with other ingredients. Mix well
  • Temper seasonings in oil and pour it in to the pickle and mix well. 
  • Store it in a glass jar and use after a day.
  • Store it in the refrigerator.
  • Serve with curd rice and chapattis.
See other Manga Inji Pickle:







Mar 1, 2017

487:Kerala Style Tomato Rasam/ Tomato Sathuamuthu





Rasam plays a vital role in our south-Indian meal. First part it helps in digesting the food easier and next, the spicy masalas helps to cure sore throat.
Tomato rasam recipe is one of the most popular of the south Indian rasam recipes. This is an easy and tasty way of preparing Rasam. Tomato is a main ingredient in this Rasam.  You don’t need cooked lentils for this rasam.

Preparation Time:      5 Minutes
Cooking Time            10 Minutes
Recipe Category :      Sathuamutu / Rasam
Recipe Cuisine   :      Kerala, South Indian
Serves             :        3-4 People


Ingredients

 Medium size Tomatoes          4 nos.
 Grated Ginger                       1 Tsp.
Green Chilies                         2 no. (Silted)
 Cumin seeds                         ½ Tsp.
Tamarind                              Gooseberry size
Turmeric Powder                     ¼ Tsp.
Black Pepper Powder                ½ Tsp.
Chili Powder                             ½ Tsp.
Asafetida powder                      ¼ Tsp.
Salt                                          to Taste.
Curry Leaves                             few
Coriander leaves                        for decoration.
For Seasoning
 Coconut oil                               1 Tsp.
Mustard seeds                           1 Tsp.

Method:

  • Wash and chop the tomatoes.
  • Soak the tamarind in a cup of water .Extract the juice and discard the pulp of it. Keep aside.
  • Heat the oil in kadai, add mustard seeds and its starts splutter add the chopped tomatoes, curry leaves and sauté it.
  • Add Turmeric powder and chili powder and sauté for a minute.
  • In mean time crush the green chilies, ginger and cumin seeds.
  • Add to the tomato mixture and sauté for a minute. Now add coriander leaves, pepper powder, asafetida powder to the tomato mixture.
  • Now add the tamarind juice to the tomato mixture. Add salt and boil for few more minutes.
  • Remove from the fire, add more coriander leaves, curry leaves and close the vessel.
  • Now tomato rasam is ready to serve
  • Serve with hot white rice and dry fry vegetables…. 


Note:
  •        Don’t let the rasam to boil for long time. Just the frothy texture is good enough for making a perfect rasam.




Feb 17, 2017

486:Aloo Palak / Potato Spinach Curry(With Step by Step Photos)



This creamy dish delights with tiny potatoes, savory spinach and just the right amount of spice, intensely flavorful, loaded with nutrients and the delicious ingredients will set your taste buds tingling! There are many ways of making Aloo Palak and here is my version of potato spinach recipe. Serve this Aloo spinach curry with equally delicious Naan for a scrumptious meal.

Prep Time   :           20 Mins
Servings   :              4 People
Cooking Time:         30 Mins  
Recipe Category:     Vegetable Sabzis
Recipe Cuisine    :    North Indian

MAIN INGREDIENTS

Fresh Spinach/ Palak   -      3 Cups
Boiled Potato              -      4 Nos.
Oil   for fry Potatoes           2 Tablespoons
Salt                                    To Taste
Sugar                                 1 Teaspoon

FOR GRAVY
Fresh Cabbage                    1 cup
Tomato Puree                     ½ cup
Coconut Paste                     3 Tablespoon
Red Chili Powder                 1 Teaspoon
Coriander Powder                1 Tablespoon
Garam Masala Pow               1 Teaspoon
Ghee                                   2 Teaspoon
Cumin Seeds                        1 Teaspoon

For Decoration
Cream                                 1 Tablespoon (Optional)
   
METHOD:

For Spinach Puree: 
  • Wash and Clean the Spinach. Bring water to a boil, add the spinach and cook briefly until tender. Drain and put it in the ice cold water for 4 minutes. Once cooled, drain and tossed in a blender to make a puree.



 For Cabbage Paste:  ,
  •  Wash the chopped cabbage and add it to a pan along with 1/4 cup water. Cover and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Allow it to cool down completely. Blend it to a paste. Keep aside.

For Coconut Paste:    
  •  Grind the fresh coconut with 1 table spoon of water . Keep aside.


Fry Potatoes:   
  • Peel the boiled potatoes and dice them like cubes and shallow fry , until light brown in color and crispy,and keep aside.

MAKING GRAVY
  • Assemble ingredients for the gravy.



  • Heat ghee in a pan, add cumin seeds.

  • Add cabbage paste, tomato paste and cook for a minute.



  • Mix in spices and cook for another minute.


  • Add coconut paste and cook for 1 minute until oil starts to separate.
  • Mix it well.

  • Pour in coarsely grounded palak.


  • Mix it Well.

  • Add the fried potatoes.



  • Adjust the seasonings and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through.

  • Feel free to add cream on top.


Serve immediately with Chapati, Nan 


See my Other Palak Recipes: 

1. Palak Paneer

2. Mughlai Palak Paneer.


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