Saturday, May 28, 2016

Lauki Channa




For pressure cooking:
  • Chana dal - ¼ cup
  • Lauki (ghia or bottle gourd) - 1½ cups, cut into ½ inch cubes
  • Salt - to taste
  • Turmeric powder - ⅛ teaspoon
  • Water - ½ cup
For tomato masala:
  • Oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Cumin seeds - ½ teaspoon
  • Green chilies - 2, chopped finely
  • Tomato - 1 medium (3/4 cup, chopped finely)
  • Salt - to taste
  • Turmeric powder - ⅛ teaspoon
  • Red chili powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Cumin powder - ½ teaspoon
  • Coriander powder - ½ teaspoon
  • Garam masala - ¼ teaspoon
  • Lemon juice - 1½ teaspoon or to taste
  • Cilantro leaves - few, chopped finely for garnishing

Thursday, May 19, 2016

Suran Tawa Fry


Remove dark skin of suran.
Cut into 1/2 inch thick pieces
Coat it with chill powder, turmeric , salt , evoo and little dry tamarind.
Let it rest for 15-30 min.
Add few drops of oil to Rice rava and mix well.
Coat it with Rice rava on all sides.
Bake it at  500F in Oven/toaster for 12 minute, flipping after 6 minutes.
Serve hot.