Kachori
Nov12

Kachori

   Ingredients For cover • Plain flour (maida) – 1 ½ cup • Oil – 3 tbsp • Salt to taste • Cold water to knead the dough For filling: • Yellow moong dal washed and soaked for ½ hour – 1 cup • Garam masala – 1 tsp • Red chili powder – 1 tsp • Dhania (coriander) powder – ½ tsp • Coriander seeds crushed coarsely – ½...

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Khichari-2
Oct21

Khichari-2

    Ingredients •1/3 C yellow split moong dal •1 C rice •3 Tbsp ghee •1 Tsp cumin seeds •2 Tbsp minced ginger •1 green chili chopped •8-9 fresh curry leaves •2 Tsp coriander powder •1 Tsp paprika powder •2 C summer squash peeled and cubed (louki or zucchini) •1 C peeled and cubed potatoes •1 C green beans •1 C carrot shredded •1 Tsp turmeric powder...

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Khara Pongal
Oct09

Khara Pongal

  Ingredients •1½ C rice •½ C moong dal •1/3 C ghee •1 Tsp cumin seeds •½ tsp yellow asafetida powder •1 Tbsp finely grated ginger •5-6 peppercorns •2 dry red chilies •1 sprig fresh curry leaves •6 C water •1½ Tsp salt •2 Tbsp cashews Preparation 1.Heat a pan over moderate heat. Dry roast the rice and dal until lightly golden. Remove pan from heat and cool the grains. 2.Wash the rice and dal and drain. 3.Heat 1 Tbsp ghee in a...

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Simple Mung Dal Soup
Apr25

Simple Mung Dal Soup

This smooth, liquid mung dal soup is seasoned with a simple chaunk. It is very easy to prepare and easy to digest, and its light consistency makes it appealing in any season. Serve it accompanied by a wheat bread or rice and a vegetable. To complete the meal, serve yogurt or green salad. Preparation time (after assembling ingredients): 10 minutes Cooking time: 1 ¼ hours or 25 minutes in a pressure cooker Ingredients • Split moong dal,...

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Rice and Green Gram Dhal Bhath
Jan28

Rice and Green Gram Dhal Bhath

Ingredients • Rice – 1 cup • Green gram dhal – ⅓ cup • Preserved chilies – 3-4 (Vatral) • Oil – 2 ½ Tbsp • Water – 3 ½ cups • Salt – as required • Grated fresh coconut – 3 tbsp Preparation 1. Dry roast rice and dhal separately till light brown in color. 2. Heat pressure cooker, add oil and fry broken chilies till dark brown in color. 3. Add water, salt, and grated coconut. When it starts...

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