Monday, December 14, 2015

Green moong dal pandoli/idli

Ingredients-

Green moong dal-1cup
Chana dal-1/2 cup
Green peas-1/4 cup
Ginger paste -2tbsp
Garlic paste -2tbsp
Chopped green chili-2tbsp
Red chili powder-1tbsp
Chopped coriander-2tbsp
Baking powder-1tbsp
Asfoetida-a pinch
Mustard seed -2tbsp
Turmaric powder -a pinch
Cumin seed-2tbsp
Salt as required
oil -2-3 tbsp

Method-

  • Soaked   channa dal and moong dal overnight  in seprate container
  • Grind channa dal and moong dal to make paste, add baking powder and mix well
  • Heat oil in kadahi then add cumin seed ,mustard seed and  asfoetida when they start to  crackle then add ginger garlic paste,and green peas, stir it and mixed them  with grinded chana dal and moong paste and further add chopped green chile,chopped coriander,red chili powder, turmaric powder and  salt as required
  • Now,take idali moulds greased it with oil
  • Put the mixture in it
  • Steam for 10-15 minute 
  • Remove it and sprinkle crackled mustard seed
  • You may fry them if you want to eat fried pandoli ( not necessary) .
  • Serve with green coriander chutney











Thursday, December 10, 2015

stuffed bharwa mirch pakoda


Ingredients
For the pakora:
  •  bhavnagri chilies -4to5
  •  gram flour (besan)-11/2cup
  •  rice flour -1/2 cup
  • chili powder -1/2 tbsp
  • cumin powder-1/2 tbsp
  •  dry mango powder -2tbsp
  •  carom seed-1/2tbsp
  • Oil for frying
  • water as required
  •  soda-a pinch
For the stuffing:
  •  boiled mashed potatoes -1cup
  • Mustard seed-1/2tbsp
  •  red chili powder -1/2tbsp
  •  roasted cumin powder-1/2 cup
  •  Turmeric powder-1/2 tbsp 
  •  Amchur powder -1tbsp
  • Salt as required
Method-

  • Wash the chilies, wipe them with a cloth, slit lengthwise towards the center vertically but don't slit completely
  • Heat oil in kadahi add mustard seed ,when mustard seed gets crackle then add garlic paste ,cumin powder dry mango powder salt turmeric powder and stir it then add boiled mashed potato and mix well.
  • Take another  bowl add  gram flour and rice flour. Also add carom seed, cumin powder,red chili,dry mango powderTurmeric  powder cooking soda and salt.
  • Add water  to make  thick batter consistency .  So add water accordingly.
  • Fill the slit chilies with the  mashed potato stuffing gently with your hand or knife
  • Ensure its stuffed properly.
  • Stuff all chilies and place aside.
  • Heat  oil in kadahi.
  • Dip the stuffed chilies in the batter. Cover or coat them from all sides.
  • Gently slide in the hot oil.  Fry them at medium heat until they became golden brown and crispy.
  • Remove them ,Place the fried pakoras on absorbent paper
  • Serve  bharwan mirch pakora with bread,  tomato sauce