Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Kanda poha (Fov)

Ingredients:
2 cups think poha (flaked rice)
1 chopped onion
2 green chilli
½ tsp sugar
½ tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp mustard seeds
Coriander leaves (for garnishing)
2 tsp oil
1 tsp grated coconut( for garnishing)

Method:
Wash poha with water and drain all the water.
Add salt and sugar to poha and mix well. Keep aside.
In a pan add the oil
Add mustard seeds and when it splutters add slit green chilli.
Add turmeric powder and mix.
Add poha and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
Garnish with coriander and grated coconut.

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Chanya Ros (Peas gravy)

Ingredients:
White peas (1 cup)
Garam masala powder( 1table spoon)
Curry leaves
Asafoetida ( 1/4 teaspoon )
Turmeric ( 1/4 teaspoon )
Mustard seeds( 1 teaspoon )
Onion (1 medium)
Potato (1 )
Oil ( 1 teaspoon )
Salt
Water


Method: 
1. Soak the peas overnight and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
2. In a pan add oil .
3. Add half of the onion and fry till light brown. Add grated coconut to the same and fry till color changes slightly.
4. Grind this mixture with garam masala powder ,turmeric powder and some water to a course mixture.
5. In a vessel add mustard seeds. When it stars tampering add  Asafoetida  and curry leaves. Add the remaining half onion and fry.
6. Dice the potato and add to the vessel. Add little water and boil the potatoes.
7. Add boiled peas.
8. Add ground mixture and add water if required.
9. Add salt.

Serve hot with Rice or chapati.