Aloo Ghobi Paratha

 The combination of Aloo Gobi is perfect & tastes awesome....One day when i was making the aloo gobi masala dish, i got the idea of using the same ingredients & make aloo Gobi paratha....
 Aloo, Gobi, onion, tomato & few spice powder that's it i used the tomato puree to mix the dough & the rest for the stuffing turned out yummy & had been making it for so many years it's yum!!!!
the way it's  stuffed & the rolling is the same as Radish & Carrot Paratha.... only the stuffing mixture is different...
   

Serve it hot with butter it's yum!!!!

Or serve with yogurt & pickle 😋 

Ingredients:

• 200 gm potatoes.
• 200 gm cauliflower.
• 1&1/2 wheat flour.
• 1 tsp + 1 tbsp oil
• 60 gm onion minced finely.
• 2 / 140 gm tomatoes make a puree.
• 1 tsp jeera / cumin seeds.
• 2 green chilies minced finely.
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder.
• 1 tsp chili powder or according to your taste.
• 1/4 tsp ginger powder.
• A pinch of hing / asafoetida  powder.
• 1/2 tsp + 1 tsp salt or according to your taste.
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder.
• A pinch of sugar.
• 1/2 tsp garam masala powder.
• 1/4 cup coriander leaves chopped finely.
• Butter,oil,or ghee to apply on paratha.

Method :

• First chop the cauliflower in medium florets & wash them well in water.. Soak the cauliflower in hot salted boiling water for 2 min..then drain the water & keep aside when cool grate them & keep aside 
• Cook the potatoes peel, mash & keep aside.
•  To make the  dough mix the wheat flour 1/2 tsp salt ( according to your taste) tomato puree turmeric powder, a pinch of sugar, 1 tsp oil & make a dough adding enough water,The  dough should be very soft let it rest for 10-15 min..knead it again & divide it into 7 portions.

• Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan or kadai add the cumin seeds when they start to crackle add the onion, green chilies saute until the onions turn light brown color.

• Add  the grated cauliflower & cook until the mixture turns dry. Add the chili powder, coriander powder,ginger powder,hing/asafoetida, salt & chopped coriander leaves.

• Mix well till the mixture is dry, off the flame add the mashed potatoes.

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•  Mix if required add salt mix well & allow it to cool. Divide the stuffing mixture & the atta dough into 7 portions .

• Take  one portion of the dough ball press it with you palms or roll like a bowl place one portion of the  stuffing in the  center start gathering the edges & seal the edges tightly repeat the same with rest of the dough   using your hand flatten it out & roll into a thick circle
• Heat a tava over medium flame when hot place the paratha & fry on both sides applying ghee or oil till done (when brown spots appear on both sides).

• Transfer to a plate repeat with rest of the dough...Serve hot with raita & pickles 😋

Check out - - Radish & Carrot Paratha. Recipe 😋

Note : You can omit tomato puree & just add water to make the dough.

Tender Coconut Sabudana Payasam / Elaneer Sabudana Payasam

Happy Vishu!!!

 April 15th 2018 celebrate Vishu with this unique Tender coconut sabudana payasam 😊😋..
Tender coconut Sabudana payasam tastes gr8 & very cooling to have in summer... The bits of tender coconut pieces & sago / sabudana  cooked in coconut milk & jaggery makes this dessert healthy & delicious...

Ingredients :

• 200 gm / 1 cup tender coconut / Elaneer.
• 1/4 cup / 3 tbsp sago / sabudana.
• 1/2 cup 1st thick coconut milk.
• 1/2 cup 2nd thin coconut milk.
• 1/2 cup 3rd  thinner coconut milk.
• 1/4 cup + 1/4 cup tender coconut water
• 200 gm jaggery.
• 1/4 tsp dry ginger powder.
• 2 tbsp ghee.
• 1 tsp cardamom powder.
• Handful of cashew nuts & raisins.

Method :

• Rinse the sabudana well & soak the sago / sabudana for 1-2 hr...
• Grind 1 cup grated coconut & extract thick, thin & thinner milk.& keep aside.
• Click here →  Coconut milk  on how to make coconut milk.

•  Break the tender coconut & scrape the tender portion of the coconut & Chop the tender coconut into cubes u need 200 gm.
• Take 50 gm of the tender coconut pieces & grind with 1/4 cup coconut water.

• As you can see the sago / sabudana has been bloated after 2 hr. Drain the water & keep aside.
• Melt the jaggery in a microwave with 1/4 cup tender coconut water.

• Take a heavy bottomed pan or kadai, add ghee when medium hot add the cashew nuts & fry when the color changes add the raisins when it bloats up remove from the ghee & keep aside.  
• In the same pan add the 3rd thinner coconut milk & let it boil for 5 mins.. 

•  Add the tender coconut cubes cook for another 5-10 mins on medium flame..
• Add the melted jaggery..

• Let it cook for another 5 min..
• Add the sago/ sabudana, ginger powder  & the 2nd coconut milk

•  Cook on medium heat for 5- 10 min  or till mixture thickens.
• Add the the 1st coconut milk & the ground tender coconut paste,the fried cashew nuts,raisins, cardamom powder & simmer on slow flame for another 5 min, take off flame..

• That's it the payasam is ready...Serve warm or chilled.....Try it;s Yummy !!!!

Happy Vishu

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Cabbage & Carrot Stir Fry / Cabbage Carrot Thoran

Vishu ( the new year day) for malayalees is nearing & here i add another recipe to my onam vishu sadhya  collection.. Cabbage Carrot thoran is simple dish & takes less time to prepare flavored with onion,green chilies,turmeric, jeera / cumin powder, & fresh coconut & the fragrance from the fresh curry leaves powder..
I cook frequently for lunch & yet it took me a long time to post a simple recipe on my blog..Cabbage Carrot thoran is a must for me for onam & vishu sadhya...


Pr-note : You can omit  the carrot & just cook with cabbage for Cabbage thoran.

Serves : 4  
Ingredients :

• 200 gm cabbage.
• 100 gm carrot.
• 60 gm onion minced finely.
• 4 green chilies.
• Few curry leaves.
• 1/4 tsp curry leaves powder.
• 1/3 cup fresh grated coconut
• 1/2 tsp salt or according to your taste.
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder.
• 1/2 tsp jeera / cumin powder.
• 1 tsp mustard seeds.
• 1 whole red chilly.
• 1 tbsp coconut oil.

Method :

• Rinse the carrot, cabbage & chop them finely in your food processor or you can grate them finely. If you using food processor chop cabbage & carrot  separately. 

• Mix the vegetables with the minced onion, slit green chilies,salt, turmeric powder, jeera powder curry leaves powder & grated coconut. 

• Using  your fingers mix well till it softens & keep aside for 10 min.
• Cook the mixture on medium flame with the lid covered  for 10 min.( Do not add water & allow the cabbage & carrot to cook in it's own juice on medium flame)

• Meanwhile let's season, Heat oil  in another small pan add the  mustard seeds when it stops crackling add the curry leaves & red chilly, saute for a sec off the flame & add to the cabbage carrot mixture.

• Stir well & cook till the veggies are done... Cabbage Carrot Thoran is ready..
• Serve hot with steamed rice, Sambar with roasted coconut & fried Papad 😋

Happy Vishu...Enjoy

Quick Jackfruit Dessert Made With Jackfruit Jam

The making of Jack fruit Jam  is a long process & storing the jam it's worth it....Here is quick dessert made with Jack fruit Jam & if you have a ready made coconut milk at home this payasam is more easy...It's sure a quick fix to make a payasam within 15-20 min..It's best served chilled 😋

Serves: 3
Ingredients :

• 100 gm jack fruit jam.
• 2/3 cup thick coconut milk.
• 1 cup thin coconut milk.
• A handful of  cashew nuts.
• 1 tbsp ghee.
• 1 tsp cardamom powder.

Method :

• Pulse the 100 gm jack fruit jam in 3 tbsp thin coconut milk in a mixer ..
• Heat a kadai add 1 tbsp ghee throw in a handful of cashew nuts & fry till light brown, remove from the ghee & keep aside.
• In the same pan pour in  1 cup thin coconut milk, pulsed jack fruit  jam & cook on medium flame till it's semi thick.
• Add the thick coconut milk, cardamom powder & cook once it boils low the flame & let it simmer for another 5 min..Add in the cashew nuts.Take off flame.
• When it cools it will thicken serve chilled 😋

Also check the recipe :Macaroni in Jack fruit Payyasam .

Quick vegetarian spaghetti /Noodles

A basic spaghetti  Indian style recipe...This recipe doesn't need any sauce & is prepared with basic ingredients & can be prepared in 1/2 an hr....

I have been making this recipe either with Maggi noodles or spaghetti for so many years & it's loved by everyone, when i serve spaghetti for kids i break them into two ha ha ha 😁....You're not supposed to break the spaghetti, but i prefer breaking them in half while i cook for kids , they are more comfortable to eat them  

Stir fried spaghetti / noodles with lots of veggies spiced with sambar & pepper powder & cooked in milk..Try it..👌😋 U can even add sprouted cooked green gram..

Serves: 3

Ingredients :

• 100 gm spaghetti or any other noodles.
• 4 cups water.
• 1 tbsp salt + 1 tsp salt.
• 25 gm carrot Julienne's.
• 20 gm shredded cabbage.
• 20 gm each of yellow,red & green capsicum.
• 4 green chilies( slit ).
• 1 & 1/2 tsp sambar powder.
• 1 tbsp crushed peppercorns.
• 2 tsp minced garlic.
• 100 gm / 1 onion ( thinly sliced )
• 2 stick cinnamon.
• 1/2 cup milk.
• 1/8 cup oil.
• Few chopped coriander leaves.

Cook the spaghetti as per package or add 4 cups water in a heavy bottomed vessel & bring to a boil add 1 tbsp salt, once water starts boiling add the spaghetti... 

Cook the spaghetti till soft & drain the cooked noodles in a colander..

Place the cooked noodles in a colander add 1 tsp oil & mix well so that it doesn't stick..In another pan add 2 tbsp /1/8 cup olive oil or any other oil add the slit green chilies & fry for 2-3 mins & discard them.

Add the cinnamon sticks & the minced garlic & saute them for 2 min..

Add the thinly sliced onions & carrot juliennes saute them till onions are transclucent..

Add the rest of the vegetables & saute them for 3-4 min...Add the sambar powder & pepper powder( according to your taste)mix well..

Add the cooked noodles mix them well ...

Add the milk & cook till dry garnish with chopped coriander leaves..Add salt if required & Serve hot...👌😋

Creamy Prawn Korma in Green Masala

Creamy prawn korma in green masala can  be whipped up really quick.. A lip smacking prawn korma  lightly spiced & cooked in coconut milk...😋

Serves- 4
Ingredients:

• 150 gm prawns.
• 100 gm onion.
• 2 tomatoes(pureed)
• 3/4 cup thick coconut milk.
• 1 tbsp coconut oil.
• 1/2 tsp crushed pepper.
• Salt to taste.
• 1 tsp jeera / cumin seeds.
• Few curry leaves.

For the green masala paste👇Grind the 5 ingredients to a fine paste:

1. 8 green chilies or according to a paste.
2. 3 cloves garlic.
3. 1/4'' ginger.
4. 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves.
5. 1/4 tsp turmeric powder.

• Heat coconut oil in a skillet or a non-stick pan over medium heat..Add in the jeera / cumin seeds when it stops popping gently add in the chopped onions & the curry leaves...

• Stir until lightly browned it might take about 5 min.. add in the ground green masala...

• Fry the masala till the raw smell goes & the oil oozes out, next add the tomato puree & keep stirring for 2-3 min..

• Add the prawns & the masala water ( Add about 1/2 cup water to the blender in which you've ground the masala mix well ) & let it cook on medium flame ( prawns won't take long to cook) till  the prawns are done.. 

• Next in goes the thick coconut milk keep on slow flame when it about to boil add the fresh crushed pepper..

• Let it simmer for 2-3 min off the flame transfer to a bowl, garnish with finely chopped curry leaves, 1 green chilly & serve hot with steamed rice or Ghee rice or parotta..

Broken wheat(Dalia) Prawn Pulao

The first dalia / Broken Wheat recipe i shared is Broken Wheat Upma with vegetables.Here is another recipe Broken Wheat/ Dalia / Cracked wheat Prawn pulao for all health conscious  people out there who doesn't want to eat rice.. Dalia is an excellent source of fiber, low in fat & cooked with prawns is more delicious ..

Serves 3 
Ingredients :

• 100 gm prawns.
• 1/4 cup or 30 gm green peas.
• 1 cup / 100 gm dalia.
• 1 tbsp ghee.
• 1/8 cup oil. 
• 100 gm/ 1 thinly sliced onion.
•  6 green chilies.
• 1 minced onion.
• 1/4 tsp ginger paste.
• Pinch of hing /Asafoetida.
• 1 tsp garlic paste.
• 2 chopped tomato
• 1  or 2 tsp red chilli powder (according to your taste)
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder.
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder.
• 1/2 tsp jeera / cumin powder.
• 3 & 1/2 cups water.
• Handful of chopped coriander & mint leaves.
• Pinch of sugar.
• Salt to taste.
• 1 Pandan leaf 

Whole garam masala : 1'' Cinnamon, 3 cloves, 1 green cardamom, 1 black cardamom,1 star anise, 1/2 tsp fennel seeds / saunf ..

• Wash the broken wheat 3-4 times & place it in a colander to drain the water & keep aside.
• Marinate the prawns adding a pinch each  of red chilly powder, turmeric powder & 1/4 tsp salt & keep aside.

•  Heat a nonstick pan add 1 tbsp ghee & add the drained dalia/ broken wheat..
•  Roast  for 5 min on medium flame,Keep stirring, take off heat & keep aside.

• In the pressure cooker pan add 1/8 cup oil add the thinly sliced onion & fry till golden brown remove from the oil & keep aside ( This is to garnish )

• In the same pan add the whole garam masala saute for a sec add minced green chilies, ginger, garlic,hing /Asafoetida & saute for 2 min.. 

• Add the minced onion fry till transparent,Next add the coriander,jeera,chilli & turmeric powder,Pandan leaf  & saute for a sec...

• Add the chopped tomatoes, coriander mint leaves & cook till the tomatoes are cooked & mashed well..

• Next add 3 & 1/2 cup water & salt to taste & let it boil...Now add the dalia / broken wheat, prawns & green peas.

• Cover the cooker & cook to 2 whistles..Once the pressure is down open the lid add a pinch of sugar mix well,if it's not dry cook on slow fire  till dry...

• Serve hot with  Tangy spicy tomato pickle or any other pickle 😋