Showing posts with label Poriyal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Poriyal. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Kovakkai (ivy gourd) poriyal

Ingredients:
  • Kovakkai (ivy gourd) - 1/4 kg
  • Onion - 1
  • Peanuts - 10
  • Chana dal - 1 tsp
  • Mustard - 1 tsp
  • Urad dal - 1 tsp
  • Red chilli - 2
  • Oil
  • Salt
  • Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp

Preparation:
  • Cut each Kovakkai into 4 pieces lengthwise.
  • Cook it in microwave for 6-8 mins without water.
  • In a pan,heat oil and season mustard, urad dal, chana dal, peanuts and red chillies.
  • Once they are seasoned add the chopped onion to it and saute until it turns transparent.
  • Add the cut Kovakkai and saute.
  • Add the chilli powder,salt ,coriander powder and turmeric powder into it and keep sauteing it.
  • Turn off the heat when it turns golden brown.
  • Serve with rice.

Thursday, May 3, 2007

Valaikai puttu / Raw banana puttu

Ingredients:
  • Raw Banana-1
  • Coconut grated-2 tsp
  • Oil
  • Salt
  • Red chillies-2
  • Mustard-1/2tsp
  • Cumin Seeds-1/2 tsp
  • Split urad dal -1/2 tsp
  • Curry Leaves-5
  • Water
Preparation:
  • Cut the Banana into two halves .
  • Take water in a microwave bowl and drop the banana pieces in it and cook for 4 minutes.
  • Now allow it to cool and just slit the banana peel open and remove it.
  • Now grate the cooked banana .
  • In a fry pan ,heat oil and add mustard,split Urad Dal,curry leaves and once it starts spluttering add the red chillies and fry it.
  • Now turn the heat to low and add the grated banana and salt to it and just mix it.(since the banana is already cooked,do not keep it on heat for a long time).
  • Turn off the heat.
  • Sprinkle grated coconut on the top to finish it.
  • Serve with rice as a side dish.