Saturday, April 11, 2009

Palak Soy Chunks Gravy



For Palak Soy Chunks Gravy you need the below ingredients:
Spinach/Palak-1 big bunch
Soy chunks-1 cup
Onion-1 medium size finely chopped
Tomato-1 medium size finely chopped
Ginger+garlic paste-1 tsp.
Green Chili-2 to 3 chopped
Cardamom-1
Cloves-2
Cinnamon-2
Fenu greek leaves/Kasturi methi-1 tsp.
Red chili powder-1 tsp.
Coriander powder-1/2 tsp.
Cumin powder-1/4 tsp.
cumin seeds-1/4 tsp.
Pinch of Turmeric powder
salt to taste

Method:
1.Soak the soy chunks for 15 minutes and squeeze out excess water from it. Chop onion, green chili and tomato.



2.In a bowl, boil one cup of the water and add cleaned palak/spinach. Cook for 3 minutes, drain the water, let it cool and make a paste with the help of blender.


3.In a pan add oil, once its hot add Cardamom, Cloves, Cinnamon and cumin seeds. Add onion fry for till its transparent, next add ginger+garlic paste fry till the raw smell goes.
4.Next add tomato, chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder cook till the tomatoes are soft and oozes out oil around.


5.Add Fenu greek leaves, green chili, palak puree cook for 5 minutes. Finally, add soy chunks and salt to taste. Cook for 10-15 minute.



6. When its done it looks as above(first picture).Serve with chapati or rice.
















Monday, March 30, 2009

Neer Dosa



For Neer Dosa you need the below ingredients:
Rice-1 cup
Cooked rice/Beaten rice-1/4 cup
Salt
Oil
Water

Method:
1. Soak rice for about 12 hour and beaten rice for 20 min.
2. Wash the soaked rice twice, put into blender along with beaten rice/cooked rice. Make a smooth batter by adding little salt. The batter consistency should be as thick as the coconut milk.
3. Heat the pan and spread the batter with the help of back of the spoon. Apply oil on top and cook by covering the lid (Cook on other side if desired).
4. Now, ready to serve. Goes well with chutney or any side dish.