Tuesday, May 6, 2008

RAW MANGO WITH CURD

Raw Mango curry is savoury curd curry and it is eaten with plain rice. Raw mango curry name itself brings water in the mouth because of its tangy taste.
It is one of the traditional spicy dish which is well known in our South Canara, Malenadu and even some part of Uttara Kannada. 
I have used raw mango and then added curd and some spices. 
Let us see some benefits of eating " Raw Mango ".
Raw Mango are beneficial for treating blood disorder. They do contain Vitamin C which helps to boost  the formation of new blood cells. It is good for indgestion and constipation. It contain Vitamin B and that helps in retaining good health. They help in cleanses the intestine and remove many other infections. Raw mango contain Vitamin A and Vitamin E. and they help to take care of one's hormonal system. Having raw mango with salt helps to prevent excessive loss of water from our body. It also helps to quench our thirst. They are loaded with antioxidant properties.
Things needed :
Raw Mango : 1 ( Medium Size )
Salt : to taste
Curd : 2 Table spoon
Green chilly : 1
Asfatodia : a pinch
Mustard seeds : 1/4 Tea spoon
Urd Daal : 1/4 Tea spoon
Oil : 1 Tea spoon
Coriander leaves : 2 Sticks
Curry leaves : 4 leaves.

Method : 
1. Boil Raw Mango in a pressure cooker for 2 to 3 minutes with very little water.  Leave  it for cooling .

2.Take a small bowl and smash the cooked mango and squeeze out the pulp.
3.  Add salt and curd to the pulp. Add cut green chilly , cut coriander leaves .
4. Take a pan and put oil and heat for 1 minute and add oil , urd daal and mustard seeds .
5. Let it spurt , then add curry leaves and ingh ( asfatodia ).
6. Add to mango pulp and mix well. Raw mango in curd is ready to serve.

Note :
Thick curd should be used . The mango should be cooked well so that the pulp can be squeezed out easily.
Time : 20 Minutes.
Serves : 2

MASALA CHAPATI

 Masala chapati is spicy and yummy and you can prepare it quickly, easily and have them with curd or even pickle and ghee or butter.
I have used wheat flour, some jeera and chilly powder with little salt. It came out nice and definitely you can try and enjoy this roti. I have used little oil on the top to cook. You can avoid using oil if you are following diet. But I feel eating very little oil is really good for health. (Not poured out).
Wheat flour always helps you to stay for long. It is filling and digest slowly. It keeps you strong. Though wheat is the main grain of Punjabis, chapatis have become world popular.
Let us see the recipe now.
No Onion or No Garlic is added in this roti. It is simple, easy and quick.

Things needed :

Wheat flour : 2 Cups
Chilly Powder : 1 Teaspoon
Jeera/Cumin Seeds : 1 Teaspoon
Turmeric powder : A little
Coriander Leaves : 3 to 4 Tablespoons
Salt : To Taste
Cooking Oil : 2 To 3 Tablespoons

Method :

1. Put wheat flour, chilly powder, little turmeric powder, jeera and salt. Wash and cut coriander leaves and add it to the flour.
2. Add 2 teaspoons of oil and mix the flour nicely. Add required water and prepare dough.
3. Let the dough rest for a while. (10 minutes). Keep some dry wheat flour in a small bowl.
4. Divide the dough into small portion. Roll them as small ball size.
5. Dip a small ball size dough in dry wheat flour and roll as chapatis.
6. Keep a tava/pan on the fire and heat. Put rolled chapati and cook. Sprinkle little oil on the top.
7. Turn the chapati on the other side and cook for 10 to 15 seconds.

8. Remove from the pan and serve hot chapati any curry/a cup of curd.

9. Repeat the same with remaining dough.

Note :

You can use 1 tablespoon of curd/butter milk to mix. Chapatis will turn as soft and you can prepare chapatis immediately. Adding any other spices like garam masala, chat masala, coriander powder, jeera/cumin powder is optional. Use of more/less oil is optional.
Time : 20 Minutes
Serves : 3 to 4 

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My name is Nalini Somayaji. Teaching is my profession. Cooking is my passion. Reading, travelling, visiting new places, having fun with kids are some of the hobbies I can say. My recipes are Healthy, quick, easy and simple. Grown up being a traditional family member I love and respect Indian culture and traditions. Love classical dance and music.
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