Monday, July 6, 2009

Instant 'Madhwa' chutneys

Got this tip from mummy yesterday as we made yummy Onion chutney - madhwa style.

Chutney pud :

Udad Dal - 1 wati
Red Chili - To taste -- about 15 - 20

  • Roast the dal till golden brown . Cool on a plate
  • Roast chilli lighlty and cool
  • Grind fine and keep just like Sar or Sambar powder
Chutney :

Chutney Power 3 - 4 Tablespoons
Bhaji for chutney : दोड्की, OR पुदीना OR Onion
Hing - a pinch
Salt - to taste
tamarind paste - 1/4 tea spoon

  • chop the bhaji into big pieces and roast well in a few drops of oil.
  • Add all the other ingredients, grind for about 30 seconds without any water.
Chutney ready !

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Aamti

Aamti:
Ingredients: 1 cup toor dal
green chilli two
grated ginger a spoonful
Kala masala 2 tsb
dhana-jeera powder 2 tsb
haldi pwd
red chilli pwd 1 tsb
kokam 6 pieces or lemon juice two tablespoonful
jaggary a lemon size ball
salt to taste.

Method: Get cooked the toor dal.
mash it well and add desired quantity of water. Add all the ingredients except green chillies. Let it boil for five minutes. Then season it with mustered seeds,hing and jeera. You may add grated coconut and chopped corrinder leaves.