Spicy Chapati...

This Spicy Chapati/Indian flat bread is done using carrots and ridge gourd peel chutney. You really feel bore to eat chapatis some time. You feel like just giving some alter or change the normal chapati into spicy by adding some or the other ingredients like, garam masala, chilly powder, chat masala etc etc.
Here I have used chutney (which was prepared in the after noon). I mixed about one cup of chutney to the wheat flour and added some spices and prepared the dough.

Its simple and Easy just yummy and these Spicy Chutney chapatis are superb to eat for dinner or even as snack. Be creative and stuff this chapatis with raw veggies and have has a Chapati roll too. (Just an idea for you ).
Strictly do not use any stale or spoiled chutney. It leads to ill health and you might get food poisoning. 
Lets see the recipe now :

Things Needed :

Wheat flour : 2 to 3 cups
Ridge gourd & carrot chutney : 1 Cup
Jeera/ Cumin Seeds : 1 Teaspoon
Garam Masala Powder : 1/2 Teaspoon
Red chilly Powder : 1/2 Teaspoon
Salt : Required
Ghee / Oil : 2 to 3 Tablespoons

Method :

1. Take a big bowl. Put wheat flour, chutney, jeera, 1 tablespoon oil, garam masala powder, red chilly powder and salt.
2. Mix all the ingredients nicely and add required water and prepare chapati dough. 

3. Divide the dough into small portion. (a small ball size).
4.Keep 2 to 3 tablespoons of dry wheat flour in separate bowl.
5. Dip a small ball size chapati dough and roll it as chapati.

6. Keep a pan on the fire and heat. Put the rolled chapati and cook on both sides. Sprinkle oil both sides.

7. Remove from the pan and serve hot spicy chapati with a bowl of curd/yogurt.

8. Repeat the same with remaining dough and prepare chapatis. Serve hot and spicy chapatis with a cup of curd/yogurt and any curry you have prepared.

Note 

You can add spices according to your taste. It can be served with any curry you have prepared. Adding little ghee while serving adds to the taste. Spicy chapatis can be served with tomato ketch up or any type of chutney also. Do not use any spoiled or stale chutney. It might upset your health. I have used the chutney which is prepared for lunch and kept the remaining in the fridge just after lunch. The very evening (that day it self), these chapatis are tried.
Time : 30 Minutes
Serves : 3 to 4
Check for chutney recipe in the previous post. 

 Link for Carrots & Ridge Gourd Peel Chutney
Carrots-Ridge Gourd Chutney

Carrots-Ridge Gourd Chutney

Chutney is always a spicy side dish and it goes well with almost all the main dishes. It can be a breakfast, lunch, snack or even dinner time, yummy chutney will be always a good side dish. It goes well with Vadas (fritters), idli, dosa, chapatis or even any type of rice too. It can even be a good spread on bread or buns.

Preparing chutney is an easy task. We have so many varieties of chutneys and vegetable peels also used for chutney. Here is such one kind of chutney which is prepared from carrots and ridge gourd peel. One must prepare and njoy to know the joy of having these chutneys. People from Udupi (Dakshina Kannada) and Malnad side are experts in preparing different varieties of chutneys.
I have used ridge gourd peels, carrots, coconut and some spices to prepare chutney. I have used this chutney and prepared chapati which has come out well and it is nice to have spicy chapatis. (My next Post).
Lets see some benefits of having Ridge Gourd in our diet.
Ridge gourd is low in cholesterol and saturated fats. It is high in Vitamin C and very good dietary fiber. It contain minerals like iron, manganese and magnesium. It is also used for weight loss. Ridge gourd is an excellent blood purifier. It helps to cure jaundice. It is also very good for people who suffer from diabetes. It contain very good amount of anti - inflammatory and anti biotic properties. It is very good for our immune system and very good remedy for acidity and ulcer.

Lets see the recipe now

Things Needed : 

Carrots : 2
Ridge gourd peel : 1 Bowl.
Coconut : fresh and grated : 1 cup
Green chilly : 3
Coriander seeds : 1 Teaspoon
Tamarind : Small marble size
Salt : to taste
Ingh : a pinch
Mustard seasoning : 1 Teaspoon ( oil (1 teaspoon), mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon, ingh a pinch and curry leaves, 5 to 6 or more.

Method : 

1. Wash and remove the outer skin of carrots, cut the.
2. Now put ridge gourd peels, cut carrots, green chilly, coriander seeds, tamarind and salt in a small bowl.

3. Add a pinch of ingh and turmeric powder. Add 1/4 cup of water and pressure cook it. ( 5 to 6 minutes). Leave it for cooling.
4. Grate coconut and grind cooked ridge gourd peels, carrots and spice mixture with very little water. (along with vegetable cooked water).

5. Remove from the mixi jar to a serving dish.

6. Add mustard seasoning and serve with the main dish as one of the side dish.

Note:

Pressure cooking carrots and ridge gourd peels helps to soften the vegetables. Use of chilly is always optional. (red or green/ less or more). Use of coconut oil is also optional. Wash the vegetables thoroughly before using.
Time : 20 minutes
Serves : 4 to 5