Saturday, July 29, 2017

Mango Fruit Rasam

Rasam /Saaru is one of the side dish which is prepared in many ways. Now it is a mango season and I  have prepared Mango fruit Rasam. It is spicy and little sweet and savoury.


I got these mangoes from  Udupi Store in Malleshwaram. Though mango fruit looks very small, it oozes out with sweet. It is one of the wild mango variety from Mangalore and South Karnataka./India.
I used ripe sweet mangoes and rasam powder. No dal or no coconut in this recipe.
Let us see the benefits of Mangoes in our diet.

Mangoes are rich in minerals and vitamins. Mangoes are very low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium. They are rich in dietary fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A and Vitamin C. They are rich in minerals like potassium, magnesium and copper. They are rich in antioxidant properties. They are good for digestion and good for bone health. It also promote the brain health and control the blood pressure in our body. It  boost immunity in our body.

Mango Fruit Rasam can be served as " Soup" or it can be eaten with plain rice with a spoonful of ghee.

No Onion OR No Garlic is used in this " Mango Fruit Rasam". 
Let us see the recipe now :

Things Needed :

Mango Fruits : ( Any sweet varieties will do) : 6 to 8 (Small ones).
Rasam Powder : 1 Tablespoon
Salt : As required
For seasoning :
Coconut Oil : 1 Teaspoon
Mustard seeds : 1/2 Teaspoon
Jeera : 1/2 Teaspoon
Curry Leaves : 6 to 8
Ingh /Asafoetida : A pinch
To Add :
Green chilly : 1 to 2
Pepper pods :3 to 4
Coriander leaves : 2 Tablespoons
Turmeric powder
Lemon Extract


Method :

1. Wash and clean mango fruits. Wipe out the moisture with a clean towel.
2. Squeeze out the pulp from mangoes. Keep it in a bowl. Wash and slit chilly, cut coriander and curry leaves. Crush or powder pepper pods.


3. Put some water to the removed mango outer layer and the seeds.
4. Squeeze out and collect the pulp (if remaining) and keep it aside.

5. Keep a pan on the fire and heat. Add coconut oil, mustard seeds.
6. Let mustard seeds splutter. Add curry leaves, slit green chilly and jeera.
7. Add ingh and mago pulp. Add 2 to 3 glasses of water. Mix it nicely.

8. Add required salt and a little turmeric powder. Add crushed pepper pods.

9. Let it boil nicely for 2 to 3 minutes. Add a tablespoon of rasam powder and mix it.

10. Boil for 2 minutes and shift the saaru to a serving dish.

11.Add squeezed lemon and coriander leaves.

12. Serve with hot plain rice and ghee. It can be served as soup also.

Note :

Adding more water and making it more liquid is optional. Adding tamarind instead of lemon is optional. Adding a spoon of ghee to " Mango Fruit Rasam " adds to the taste. Any brand or home made rasam powder can be used. ( I have used home prepared Rasam Powder). No need to add any jaggery/sugar, since the fruit it self having sweet content. Use of any cooking oil is optional.
Time : 15 Minutes
Serves : 4 to 5 .

Friday, July 28, 2017

Namma Kudla - Restaurant Review

" Namma Kudla ,  ನಮ್ಮ ಕುಡ್ಲ " a new small restaurant is serving people with Mangalore /Konkani food in Malleshwaram , Temple road. Bengalooru . (ನಮ್ಮ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು).



We had been to little shopping in Malleshwaram and we happened to notice this "Namma Kudla" restaurant downstairs in this temple street. Though it is small it has an excellent food choice, especially 
for Mangalorians/Konkanis. 
It is purely Veg. It serves Mangalore /Konkani food. On request it serves Kocchige/boiled rice which is favourite and healthy rice eaten by South Canara people. Mangalorians are happen to practice eating Koccige Akki/Boiled rice. It is not only healthy, it helps to keep your body cool and digest slowly and you don't get hungry for a long time.
The full Thali is filled with Tondekai Palya/Tindli Dry curry, Hog plum sweet and spicy curry
(ಮೆಣಸುಕಾಯಿ), Divya halasu (deegujje) curry, Rasam, Ridge gourd Sambar and curd is served as side dishes. Pickle and pappad with one soft chapati goes well and fill your stomach. (Some what heavy but not uncomfortable after eating). Not to forget Yammy cardamom flavoured Channa dal Payasam.


It also serves the curries and other food dishes like Patrode,(ಪತ್ರೊಡೆ),  Shavige- ಒತ್ತು ಶಾವಿಗೆ, ಹಲಸಿನ ಕಡುಬು, (Jackfruit Kadubu) ಪತ್ರೋಲಿ  - Sweet idli done in Turmeric leaves, ಮೂಡೆ, Moode ( type of Idli), ಗೋಳಿ ಬಜೆ, and so many other varieties of Mangalore special foods. ( biscuit rotti, Mangalore buns ). One can buy food in Kilos here. 


We had lunch here and I was surprise to see the price. It is Rs. 60 only. I had kocchige anna and my hubby had white rice instead of kocchige anna. The rice (both the varieties) is cooked well and perfect. Soft but not a paste kind. The curries were just like what we have at home with out much oil and exact spice content.

Patroli a sweet kaikadubu done in Turmeric leaves. Normally a special festive dish during Nagara Panchami. It is very nice and tasty.

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 A small but clean and healthy food outlet which is doing a great job in Malleshwaram and good for all vegetarians. It serves the typical mangalorian dishes. Each dish taste yummy.


The owner : " Mr. Ashok ".

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 Though the place is small you can really enjoy ....Try and let me know your opinions...
All the best to the people who serve here ...and the owner Mr. Ashoka .

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