Colocasia, also known as taro (arbi) is a tuber . We usually make stir-fries or curries with it. Today, for a change, we shall make a colocasia mash. This can be made in two ways – either using tur dal or moong dal Ingredients: 1. For tur dal version of kootu Colocasia: ¼ kg orContinue reading “Colocasia Masiyal.”
Category Archives: curries
Beetroot bhaji (Maharashtrian style)
Ingredients: Beet root – 2 about 300 grams ( chopped ) Onion -1 medium (optional chopped ) Oil – 2 tsp Mustard seeds -1tsp Jeera – 1tsp Methi seeds – a pinch Asafetida ( hing) – 1/4 Th tsp Red chilli powder – 1 tsp Goda masala – 1 tsp Haldi powder – 1/4 ThContinue reading “Beetroot bhaji (Maharashtrian style)”
Sarson da saag and Makki di roti
Ingredients : Mustard leaves ( sarson ) 700gms Spinach leaves (palak) 300 gms Other greens like Methi leaves or Bathua leaves may be added Onion – 2 . One chopped into four and other finely cut or sliced Ginger – 1/2 inch piece and finely chopped juliennes Garlic – few whole and few finely choppedContinue reading “Sarson da saag and Makki di roti”
Brinjal stuffed
Ingredients Brinjal small variety 1/2 kg For stuffing Coconut – 2 tblsp grated Besan – 2 tblsp Red chili powder -1 tsp Coriander powder – 1.5 tsp Cumin powder – 1 tsp Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp Juice of half a lemon Salt – to taste For tempering Oil – 2-3 tsp White sesame seedsContinue reading “Brinjal stuffed”
Brinjal gothsu
Ingredients: Aubergine- 1 big Small onions ( shallots) – 15-20 peeled Coriander seeds- 3 tsp Red chilli whole – 4 Mustard seeds -1 tsp Urad dal – 1 tsp Hing powder – 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp Tamarind – small lemon size ,soak in 150 ml water and extract pulp Curry leaves and corianderContinue reading “Brinjal gothsu”
Bagara baingan
This recipe was shared with me by my Pakistani neighbor when in Saudi Arabia. It is her family recipe handed down for generations. Ingredients : Brinjal – small ,purple colored ,long ones Onions- 4-5 Tomatoes – 3 chopped Cumin seeds- 1.5 tablespoons Sesame seeds white( till) – 1.5 tablespoons Fenugreek seeds ( methi) – aContinue reading “Bagara baingan”
Unique Spinach With Gram flour Subzi
Ingredients: Spinach leaves( separated from stem) -1 bunch Gram flour- 2 tbsp, Ginger thinly sliced , Garlic thinly sliced, finely chopped onions 2, finely chopped tomatoes 2, red chilli powder-1 tsp, coriander powder-1 tsp, turmeric powder-1/2 tsp, carom seeds(ajwain)- a pinch, coriander seeds- 3-4, bay leaf -1, 1 small piece of cinnamon, cumin seeds (Continue reading “Unique Spinach With Gram flour Subzi”
Brinjal (Egg plant) Curry ( Srilankan Style)
Srilankan Name: Wambattu Moju Ingredients: Brinjal-4, Green chilli -1, Onions-2, Tomato-1, Ginger garlic paste or grated / chopped ginger and garlic – 1 tsp Jaggery- 1 teaspoon, Turmeric powder-1/2 teaspoon, Red chilli powder -1 teaspoon, Tamarind – a pinch, Coriander leaves chopped, Salt To taste Oil Method: Wash and cut the brinjal into thin orContinue reading “Brinjal (Egg plant) Curry ( Srilankan Style)”
Srilankan Kakiri Curry
Kakiri is yellow cucumber or Vellarikai Ingredients: Kakiri chopped into small pieces, One chopped onion, One chopped tomato, 3-4 curry leaves, One green chilli , Coconut Milk -1/4 cup, (can use coconut milk powder also) Mustard seeds-1 teaspoon Cinnamon stick -1 small, 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, Oil -1-2 teaspoon SaltContinue reading “Srilankan Kakiri Curry”
Stuffed Karela ( bitter gourd)
Ingredients : Karela – 8 large sized Grated Raw Mango -3 Table spoons Coriander Powder – 1 Tablespoon Red Chili powder – 1 Tablespoon Saunf (fennel) powder -1 tablespoon Turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Saunf – 1 teaspoon Salt – 3-4 tablespoons Oil for shallow frying – 2 ladle full approx. Method: Wash the karela wellContinue reading “Stuffed Karela ( bitter gourd)”
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