Monday, February 18, 2013

kempu Harive soppina palya...

Kempu means Red Harve soppu is a kind of leaves. Dry palya  prepared with leaves  is healthy , spicy and tasty too.  We can have Harve soppina palya with Cappatis , pooris or with rice also.

Things Needed :
Harve soppu : 2 bundles.
Green chilly: 1
Red chilly : 2 to 3
Mustard seeds : 1 Tea spoon.
Oil : 2 Table spoons.
Turmeric : a pinch.
Curry leaves : 5 to 6.
Urd daal: 1/2 Tea spoon.
Salt : to taste.
Coconut : 2 Table spoons. ( fresh and grated).


Method :
Wash and cut Have soppu in to small pieces. Cut green chilly.
Keep a pan on the fire and heat. Put oil , 1/2 tea spoon of mustard seeds, 1/2 spoon of urd daal . Let the mustard seeds spurt. Add green chilly and curry leaves. Add cut Have soppu. Mix it nicely.  Cook on the low flame adding 1/4 cup of water.
Now dry grind remained (1/2 spoon)  mustard seeds, red chilly and coconut for 1 to 2 minutes.  Remove the mixture from the jar and add it to the cooked have soppu and mix thoroughly.  Add salt and turmeric to it and mix again. Let all the wetness disappear from the palyu. Put the ready dry palya to a bowl and serve with Hot rice or chapatis.
Note : You can add 1/2 a rind of lemon if you like savoury taste. And also adding jaggery also an optional. Jaggery gives a good taste also.
Serves : 2 to 3
Time : 15 Minutes



Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Tomato Capsicum Gojju

Tomato Capsicum Gojju is a gravy and its takes very little time to prepare. You can have this curry with Chapatis, Rice, Dosa or idli and even with toasted bread.
This Tomato capsicum gojju can be prepared within 15 minutes.
I have used tomatoes, capsicum and green chilly for spicy taste and it has turned as one of the yummy curry.
Let us see the recipe Now :
Things Needed :
To Cook :
Capsicum : 2 ( Medium sized).
Potatoes : 2.
Tomatoes : 2 to 3
To Add :
Green chilly : 2
Salt : To taste.
Coriander leaves : 2 Tablespoons
Rasam Powder: 2 Tea spoons.
Turmeric powder.( haldi) . a pinch.
To Seasoning :
Oil : 2 Teaspoons.
Jeera : 1/2 Tea spoon.
Mustard seeds : 1/2 Tea spoon.
Methi seeds: 1/4 tea spoon.
Curry leaves : 5 to 6 .


Method :
1.Wash and cut capsicum and tomatoes in to small pieces. Remove the outer layer of potato and cut into small pieces. Cook them with little water till it turns soft.
2. Wash and cut coriander leaves, curry leaves  and green chilly.
3. Keep  a pan on the fire and put oil and heat.  Put mustard seeds let the spurt,
4. Add cumin seeds/jeera and methi seeds. Add curry leaves and green chillies .
5.Add cut capsicum and turmeric powder and fry it nicely on low flame.
6. Add cut tomatoes and fry nicely. Add required water and mix it well. Add rasam powder/M
TR masala powder. Add cooked potatoes. Add required salt.
7. Mix all the ingredients nicely and stir slowly. Let it cook and once it is done add coriander leaves.
8. Mix it nicely and let it boil for 3 to 4 minutes. Shift the curry to a serving bowl.

9. Serve hot Tomato - Capsicum Gojju with the main dish you have prepared.



Note:
Do not add any water while cooking. You can add boiled potatoes and  boiled carrots to this gojju . Adding potatoes will help the curry to be thick and increases the quantity. You can also add little jaggery while the gojju is cooking. Adding any other masala like garam masala or pav baaji masala is optional. ( The taste differ).
Time : 10 Minutes.
Serves : 2 to 3.

Jack fruits Seeds Tikki

Jack fruits are healthy Seasonal fruits. The seeds also contain lots of good vitamins and minerals.  After eating the fruit we throw away th...

About

author
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.
Learn More →