Rajasthani Gatte ki Sabzi

I kept Googling on what to try for RCI-Rajasthan hosted by Padma. Finally I landed on Vee's Gatte ki sabzi. I have tried quite few dishes from her blog...where she explains so neatly, that we cannot get confused with the order of what to do. she is really the best one to narrate the method of cooking. Well, i can't narrate things like her..put just tell you what i did..
Well about this Sabzi..it was so different in taste. Me and My hubby loved it a lot..and he asked me to prepare this for lunch regularly in this summer. It's good with Chapathi as well as Rice.

1. How I prepared The above is: Time Took to Do this(5 minutes)
1 cup of Besan flour +
2 spoon's of Kasuri Methi +
1/2 spoon chilli powder +
1/2 spoon Dhania powder +
a pinch salt +
a pinch Turmeric powder +
2 spoons of butter milk.

I mixed all the above well into a tough dough.

2. How I prepared the above is: Time Took to Do this(15 minutes, for cooling-5 minutes)
In a wide Pressure Cooker, I added some water(3 cups's), just the above dough roll immense on to it. When the water started to boil, i dropped this roll on to it. after 15 minutes, i just cutted a small piece to check wheather it is cooked or not. On confirming that it is cooked i removed it and let it to cool.


3. How I made the above: Time Took to Do this(1 minute)

On cooling the gatte just looked like soya chunks to me. though soya chunks are tasteless..these gatte's were very tasty. that too with kasuri methi..hmmm...it was so tasty..

I just cutted them into pieces with 1/2" inch pieces.

4. How I made the above: Time Took to Do this(3-4 minutes)
On cutting into pieces, i heated 5-6 spoon's of oil, and fried these gatte piece's. on frying, it was breaking a little..but it was very little.
It was not so crispy on frying, but it went little rough.

5. How I made the Above Gravy: Time Took to Do this(3 minutes)

1 cup of Curd +

1/2 spoon of chilli powder +

1/2 spoon of Dhania Powder +

1/2 spoon of Garam Masala Powder +

1 spoon of besan flour +

A little salt +

A little Turmeric Powder +

Water used for boiling the Gatte Roll's(1/2 Cup)

I mixed all the above well and kept it aside.

6. Seasoning and the Final Stage: Time Took to Do this(5 minutes, For Tomato Puree-10 minutes)

In a Kadai, i adde 2 spoon's of oil, on heated, i added mustard seeds, when it popped up, i added Curry leaves, when it is fried, i added 1/4 Spoon Cumin Seeds and a pinch Asafortida powder. then Puree of Two Tomatoes. Now on add the Curd mixture and the gatte's. Boil well.

Serve Hot with Chapathis/Roti's and Rice.

Coconut Milk Sambhar/Thengai Paal Sambhar

Happy Mother's Day To You All

Image Courtesy:karenswhimsy.com

My mom's Very Special Dish. Coconut Milk Sambhar.

My Dad want this sambhar daily for his dinner..so imagine how special it would have been...that my dad demands it daily.

Ingredients:

1.Tuvar Dal(Boiled and Mashed)-1/4 cup
2. Coconut Milk-100ml/Thick Milk of a Coconut
3. Garlic-5 cloves
4.Turmeric Powder-a pinch
5. Red Chilli-4
6. Corriander Leaves-2 spoons
7. Mustard-1/4 spoon
8.Asafoetida powder-a pinch
9.Salt-as required
10.Curry Leaves-8

Method:

Boil The Tuvar Dal and mash it and keep aside. In a kadai, add a two spoon's of oil, on heated, add mustard. when it pop's, add asafoetida powder, and the red chilli's. when the chilli's are roasted, add crushed Garlic pieces. Now add the Tuvar dal mashed and add a little water, let it boil and add the coconut milk. add salt, turmeric powder, curry leaves and Corriander leaves. mix well and let it boil and it is ready to serve with pappad's or with Potato Roast/chip's.

Note: The sambhar should not be very Thick.

Whenever I feel Home Sick, I prepare this and cherish the memories that i had along with my parents on the dinner table.

My little one Surprised me with a Happy Mother's Day Card, signed by him..his scribblings really meant a lot..and the card was really an energy booster to me. I should become a better mom from now on...

Stepping Into Mexican-Cuisine

Mexican Tomato Salsa and Mexican Pizza are my stepping stone's on to Mexican Cuisine. Mexican Omlette was the only thing i used to do previously. even i could say it made me to put up more weight.

Here Comes the,

Mexican Tomato Salsa:

Ingredients for Mexican Tomato Salsa:

1. Tomatoes- 2(de-seeded and cutted into small cube shape's)
2. Red Onion-1(Small Onion cutted into small small pieces)
3. Green Chilli-1(diced finely)
4. Corriander leaves(cutted into small pieces)
5. Salt- To taste
6. Lime Juice- 1 Table spoon

Mix all the above Ingredients along with a spoon of olive oil. So Simple Mexican Tomato Salsa is Ready.
I Got this Salsa Recipe From Here

Mexican Pizza:

I just applied olive oil on the ready-made pizza base, I applied a coating of cheese and spreaded the Simple Mexican Tomato Salsa and i grated the Mozarella cheese over it. I added a little red chilli flakes over the pizza and sprinkled some oregano over it. also little salt.

Just made this pizza on Dosa Tava within 5 minutes.
It was so tasty. this is the first time i added the raw tomatoes and onions as the topping to pizza.. usually i fry onions and tomatoes along with panneer as topping's. or i just fry all the available veggie's with me as topping.
it was so tasty to have it raw along with cheese.

A piece of Mexican Pizza with Tomato Salsa as a Topping... I just Fried the sliced Capsicum's in a spoon of olive oil before placing on top.

Waiting for a Big Byte??

These Salsa and Mexican Pizza are on its way to Dhivi's(DK) Culinary Bazaar

Thank You Dhivi for This Mexican Idea..i really enjoyed surfing mexican recipe's and trying the above.

In Between Happy Mother's Day To You All..

Iam Going To post My Mom's Signature Dish Tomorrow..So who are all joining me in posting your mom's Signature Dish ??

Award and Two Meme's

"Yummy blog award is the award given to the blog with most yummy recipes/photos"

Iam Very Happy on my Second Award, "Yummy Blog Award". Thank You Miss Bellevue. Her Blog is so Nice, do Give a Visit Over there.

As per the rules I am writing my favorite Sweets which I tried and Tasted.

• Sweet/Sakkarai Pongal
• Carrot Halwa
• Ashoka Halwa
• RasaMalaai

Rules for the ‘Yummy Blog’ award Receiver:

· The person who receives the award should display the "Yummy Blog !" logo on their blog and also the meaning of the award which is "Yummy blog award is the award given to the blog with most yummy recipes/photos".

· The receiver should also quote their favorite yummy-licious :) dessert(s) that they have ever prepared/eaten. Don’t restrict yourself to any dessert, chocolate bars also welcome.

· Also the receiver should pass on the award to four other bloggers whose blog they find "yummy" and let them know about the rules.

I would like to pass it on to Sowmya, Purnima, KayKat and Cilantro

First Meme:

It's been a few months since Kalai tagged me for a meme. I'd been postponing it, Today I'm finally forcing myself to do it. else i will get an array of meme's on my stack. Between I tried Kalai's Bell Pepper Chutney. It was so soo Good. Thank You Kalai For Sharing the Recipe and Passing this lovable Meme to me.

Here are the rules for the Meme..

Link to your tagger and post these rules.Share 5 facts about yourself.Tag 5 people at the end of your post and list their names (linking to them)Let them know they've been tagged by leaving a comment at their blogs.

Five facts about me...? Ok Here They are...

1. I hate eating fruits. I have fought with my dad for not eating an apple that he forced me to eat. till now..it was a big fight according to me.

2. I do things in the last minute's. i even enjoy the thrill's of getting into running bus, last minute exam revision..etc.

3. I get tense for useless things and iam good in handling stressfull situation very easily.

4. I advise a lot to other people. i have even sufferd a lot because of advising to useless.

5. I wont be myself when anyone wake me up from my deep sleep. You can see the devil in me.

Now I wish to tag Arundhathi, Nirmala, Jayashree, Kamalika, and Vaishali with Love.

Second Meme:

I’ve also been tagged by Namratha of finger licking food do the below MeMe. Thank You Namratha for Tagging me.. i enjoyed filling it up..

1) LAST MOVIE U SAW IN A THEATRE?

Guru..with my baby in me.

2) WHAT BOOK ARE U READING??

None.

3) FAVOURITE BOARD GAME?

Carrom..but i have never won the game.

4) FAVOURITE MAGAZINE?

Ananda Vikatan(Tamil Magazine).

5) FAVOURITE SMELLS?

Cooking smell of my mom's which wake's me up from the bed.

6) FAVOURITE SOUNDS?

My son's "Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh"

7) WORST FEELING IN THE WORLD?

When I fall Ill.

8) WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU THINK OF WHEN U WAKE?

okay 10 more minutes to sleep....

9) FAVOURITE FASTFOOD PLACE?

Hot Chips

10) FUTURE CHILDS NAME?

Not yet decided..but the name should end with "ya" as mine.

11) FINISH THIS STATEMENT—’IF I HAD A LOT OF MONEY I’D

go to Ice cream Parlour to buy it..

12) DO U DRIVE FAST?

No.

13) DO U SLEEP WITH A STUFFED ANIMAL?

No..but with Stuffed Pillow.

14) STORMS–COOL OR SCARY?

Cool..

15) WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CAR?

Yet to buy one.

16) FAVOURITE DRINK?

Mango Juice of my ammamma's

17) FINISH THIS STATEMENT-IF I HAD THE TIME I WOULD…

sleep well..

18) DO YOU EAT THE STEMS ON BROCCOLI?

No
19) IF YOU COULD DYE YOUR HAIR ANY OTHER COLOUR, WHAT WOULD BE YOUR CHOICE?

iam happy with my black hair colour.

20) NAME ALL THE DIFFERENT CITIES/TOWNS U HAVE LIVED IN?

Chennai,Bangalore,Pondicherry

21) FAVOURITE SPORTS TO WATCH?

Other Than Cricket..i cant understand any other game

22) ONE NICE THING ABOUT THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU?

She is a amazing baker. I just visit her blog to drool. she is also responsible for my recent Cake Craze.

23) WHATS UNDER YOUR BED?

Toys of my Son's..which he pushed under the bed, where i could not go.

24) WOULD U LIKE TO BE BORN AS YOURSELF AGAIN??

Yes..if it is with same parents.

25) MORNING PERSON OR NIGHT OWL?

Night Owl

26) OVER EASY OR SUNNY SIDE UP?

Sunny Side Up

27) FAVOURITE PLACE TO RELAX?

On the bed

28) FAVOURITE PIE?

Apple Pie

29) FAVOURITE ICECREAM FLAVOUR?

Richie Rich at POndicherry

30) OF ALL THE PEOPLE U HAVE TAGGED, WHO IS THE MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND FIRST?mmmm...SriValli..

Now I tag the following people to do this MeMe: Sra, Srivalli, Rajitha and Rachel.

So Lengthy Post nna..

Chennai Blog Meet

The Above Banana Cake was from Anu as a token of love, which was so delicious. It was so beautifully packed and tied around with a ribbon.

I Really enjoyed meeting Blogging Friends. Do have a Check at Srivalli's blog to know what all we enjoyed sharing each other and exchanging comments the instant it was tasted. Like in TV Shows.

The above Rasagulla's were the one's that i took for the meet.

Nirmala's Dipped Nut Cookie's..that too eggless were really Yummy one's
Kamini's Aloo Tikki was so delicious..
Rachel's came out with a pizza like bread, which was very pacca in its taste.
Sra's Paneer Gravy was so Rich and excellent.
Jayashree's Jack Fruit payasam was so different and very tasty for me. iam sure it was a hit among us.
Lakshmi's Curd Rice was so so soo Good..
Srivalli's Channa pulao and Coconut Burfi were very perfect and Tasty.
Kamalika's Chakara pongal was a Real Sweet Treat.


Thank You Lakshmi for this Potluck Funda idea.

Unripe Meets the Ripe One's

Colour of Tomatoes always attracts me. Here they meet the unripe one's for Click Natural.

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Last Sunday i tasted this Green Tomato Dal in Anjappar Restaurant nearby. So it tempted me a lot to try so fast. here the recipe.
Ingredients:
1. Chana Dal-1/4 cup
2. Green Tomatoes-4
3. Red chilli-3
4. Onion-1
5. Salt
6. Turmeric powder

Method:
Pressure Cook the Chana Dall for upto 4 whistles and keep it aside. now in a kadai, heat a spoon of oil, add mustard, curry leaves and dry red chilli's. on frying it, add sliced onions and fry well. now add the pieces of green tomatoes and fry, add salt and saute for a minute. now add the boiled chana dall and mix well. add a cup of water and let the green tomatoes to get cooked. add little salt and turmeric powder and mix well. after they are cooked, garnish it with corriander leaves and serve hot with rice.

the light tangy flavour of these unripe tomatoes certainly tasted well along with chana dall. do give a try if you are looking for a change in taste.