Sunday, January 24, 2021

JAIN - GRAVY

 

https://www.facebook.com/100002193634266/videos/3583929121690174/

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

GASI - COCONUT GRAVY

 https://www.facebook.com/100001447255493/videos/2549467405111476/

WHITE KARELA


https://www.smithakalluraya.com/bitter-gourd-karela-curry-hagalakayi-gojju-menaskai-recipe/



https://udupi-recipes.com/2018/03/black-eyed-peas-curry-alasande-gasi.html





Anglo Indian Jalfrezi

 https://www.facebook.com/634103556/videos/10158136818418557/






BREAKFAST : GASI - OPOS PATHL BHAJI (with PURI or PAV)

 https://www.facebook.com/100000201432953/videos/pcb.675992423056669/3936437893039553/


DINNER PLANS

 


DAY 1

DAY 2


DAY 3

  DAY 4

 DAY 5


Monday, January 18, 2021

PODI

https://youtu.be/gsmRoOZnfPE

Idli podi
Paruppu podi -
Poondu podi -
Thenga molaga podi -
Ellu podi -
Karuveppilai podi -

Sunday, January 17, 2021

Rainbow Thali - OPOS SINDHI

 A typical Sindhi meal would be phulka (flatbread) & rice served with a dry curry, papad and a gravy..


Breakfast:
1.Seyal Bread (Bread)
In a 2L cooker, layer as below :
Layer 1: 3tbsp oil
Layer 2: 1/2C each chopped (onion, tomato)
Layer 4: 1tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/2tsp each (salt, chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala), 1/4tsp turmeric powder
Cook on high for 4 whistles. Let pressure settle. Mix in 3C chopped bread/ flatbreads.
2.Patata:
Cook potatoes with spiced edibles
Bhee Patata (Potato- lotus stem curry)
In a PC, layer as below :
Layer 1: 2tbsp oil
Layer 2: 1/2C chopped tomato
Layer 3: 1C lotus stem discs cut thin
Layer 4: 1C chopped Potato
Layer 5: 1tsp GG paste, 1/2tsp each (coriander, cumin, garam masala powders, salt)
Cook on high for 5 whistles. Let settle. Mix all.
Varyoon Patata (Potato- lentil dumpling curry)
In a PC, layer as below :
Layer 1: 3tbsp oil
Layer 2: 1/2C chopped tomato
Layer 3: 2C potato cut small
Layer 4: 1/2C dal wadis (sun dried spiced lentil paste) dipped in water & drained.
Layer 5: 1/2tsp each (coriander, chilli salt), 1/4tsp turmeric powder
Layer 6: 2tbsp caramelised onions.
Cook on high for 4 whistles. Let settle. Mix in 1C water. Mash coarsely
3. Bhugi Bhaji (Stir fried onion curry)
Cook vegetables with onions
Layer 1: 3tbsp oil
Layer 2: 1/2C chopped onions, 1tsp chopped ginger
Layer 3: 1C potatoes chopped small
Layer 4: 1/2C fresh green peas
Layer 5: 1C eggplant chopped large
Layer 6: 1/2tsp each (garam masala, chilli powder, dhania powder, salt), 1/8tsp asafoetida
Cook on high for 3 whistles. Mix all. Garnish with fried onions.
4. Bhaji
Cook spiced vegetables
Turi Bhaji (Ridge gourd curry)
In a PC, layer as below :
Layer 1: 3tbsp oil
Layer 2: 1/4C chopped tomato
Layer 3: 2C ridge gourd chopped big
Layer 4: 1 chopped green chilli, 1/2tsp each (coriander, chilli powder,salt)
Layer 5: 2tbsp caramelised onions.
Cook on high for 2 whistles. Release pressure. Mix all.
5. Bhartho
Cook & mash spiced vegetables
Vaagar jo bharto (Eggplant mash)
In a PC, layer as below :
Layer 1: 3tbsp oil
Layer 2: 2C chopped eggplant
Layer 3: 1/2tsp each (chilli powder, salt)
Layer 5: 1tbsp caramelised (onions, tomato).
Cook on high for 4 whistles. Release pressure. Mix all.
6. Sai Bhaji (Spinach curry)
Cook & mash spiced spinach
In a PC, layer as below :
Layer 1: 3 tbsp ghee
Layer 2: 1/2C each chopped (onion, deseeded tomato)
Layer 3: 2C chopped spinach
Layer 4. 1/4C soaked & drained channa dal
Layer 5: 1C Potato chopped small, 1C eggplant chopepd big
Layer 6: 1tsp GG paste, 2 chopped green chillies, 1/2tsp each (coriander, cumin, powders, salt)
Layer 6: 2C chopped spinach
Cook on high for 3 whistles. Release pressure. Mix all. Mash coarsely.
7.Seyal
Cook edibles with onion & tomato:
Bhe Seyal (Lotus stem)
In a PC, layer as below :
Layer 1: 3tbsp oil,
layer 2: 1/2C each chopped (Onion, tomato)
Layer 2: 2C Lotus stem cut into thin rounds.
Layer 3: 1/2tsp each (salt, coriander powder, garam masala), 1/4tsp turmeric powder
Cook on high for 3 whistles. Release pressure. Mix all with 1C water.
Gobhi Seyal (Cauliflower)
Seyal 2
In a PC, layer as below :
Layer 1: 3tbsp oil, 1tbsp water
Layer 2: 2C cauliflower florets
Layer 3: In a small container, add 1/4C each caramelised (onion, tomato)
1/2tsp each (salt, chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala), 1/4tsp turmeric powder
Cook on high for 2 whistles. Release pressure. Mix all with 1/2C water.
Seyal Murgh (Chicken)
In a 2L cooker, layer as below :
Layer 1: 3tbsp oil
Layer 2: 250g chopped chicken mixed with 1/2tsp salt
Layer 3: In a small inner vessel, add 1/4C each caramelised (onion, tomato) , 1tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/2tsp each (salt, chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala), 1/4tsp turmeric powder
Cook on high for 5 whistles. Release pressure. Mix in 1/4C water.
Seyal Machi (Fish)
In a 2L cooker, layer as below :
Layer 1: 2tbsp oil
Layer 2: 250g chopped fish, 2 chopped green chillies
Layer 3: 1/4C each caramelised (onion, tomato)
Layer 4: 1tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/2tsp each (salt, chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala), 1/4tsp turmeric powder.
Cook on high for 2 whistles. Release pressure. Mix in 1/4C water.
Seyal Teevan (Mutton)
In a 2L cooker, layer as below :
Layer 1: 3tbsp oil
Layer 2: 250g mutton chopped small, 2 chopped green chillies
Layer 3: 1/4C each caramelised (onion, tomato)
Layer 4: In a small inner vessel, add 1/4C each caramelised (onion, tomato) , 1tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/2tsp each (salt, chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala), 1/4tsp turmeric powder
Cook on high for ten minutes. Let pressure settle. Mix in 1/2C water.
8. Dal
Spiced lentil stews
Thoomawari Dal( Lentil stew)
Cook garlic with spiced lentils into a stew
In a PC, layer as below :
Layer 1: 3tbsp oil
Layer 2: 1/2C each ( chopped onion, tomato)
Layer 3: 1tsp GG paste, 2 chopped green chillies, 1/2tsp each ( coriander, cumin, garam masala powders, salt)
Layer 4: 1/2C Soaked & drained masoor dal
Cook on high for 4whistles. Mash coarsely. Mix in 1C water.
Dal Pakwan
Cook spiced lentils into a stew
In a 2L cooker, layer as below:
Layer 1: 3tbsp oil, 1/4C water
Layer 2: 1C Channa dal (soaked overnight & drained)
Layer 3: 1/2tsp each (salt, chilli powder, cumin powder, garam masala, mango powder), 1/4tsp each (asafoetida, turmeric powders).
Cook on high for 5 whistles. Mix in 1tbsp OPOS tamarind paste.
Serve with pakwan (Maida Poori)
Sindhi Channa masala
Cook whole legumes into a stew
In a 2L PC, layer as below
Layer 1: 3tbsp ghee, 2 tbsp water
Layer 2: 1C chopped tomatoes
Layer 3: 2C (overnight soaked & drained) whole chickpeas
Layer 4: 1/4C caramelised onion, 1tbsp GG paste
Layer 5: 1/2tsp each (Salt, garam masala, pepper powder, chilli powder, cumin powder), 1tsp each (mango powder, dhania powder,), 1/4tsp asafoetida,
Cook on high for 6 whistles. Let settle. Mash coarsely.
9. Sindhi Kadhi
Cook spiced vegetables in a sour liquid
Layer 1: 3tbsp oil, 1tsp ginger
Layer 2: 1C chopped tomato, 2 chopped green chillies
Layer 3: 1/2C each chopped (flat beans, potato, drumstick, cauliflower)
Layer 4: 1tsp each salt, 1/4tsp each (fenugreek powder, asafoetida, turmeric powder)
Layer 5: In an inner vessel, mix 3tbsp roasted gram flour, 1tbsp tamarind paste, 1C water without lumps.
Cook on high for 3 whistles. Release pressure. Mix in 1C water.
Main Dishes:
10. Rice (Bhugha chawaran) (Spiced rice)
Cook rice with caramelised onions
Soak 1C basmathi rice for 1 hour. Drain. Mix in 1/8 tsp turmeric pwdr, 1/4 tsp each (chili powder, Garam masala), 1/2 tsp salt.
In a PC, layer as below :
Layer 1: 3 tsp ghee, 1C water
Layer 2: Half the soaked rice,
Layer 3: 1/4C caramelised onion
Layer 4: 2 nos each (bay leaves, cardamom, cloves),
Layer 5: Remaining rice
Cook on high for 2whistles. Let pressure settle. Fluff up & serve.
11. Sindhi Mutton Biriyani:
Cook rice with spiced mutton
Mix 500g mutton, 1C fried onion, 1/4C yogurt, 1/4C caramelised tomatoes, 1tbsp GG paste, 1/2tbsp each (chilli powder, salt), 2 slit green chillies.
In a 2L PC, layer as below
Layer 1: 3tbsp ghee, 1/2C water
Layer 2: 1/2C chopped tomatoes
Layer 3: Half the spiced mutton
Layer 4: 1C washed & soaked basmathi
Layer 5: 1C chopped potatoes
Layer 6: 1/2C chopped dried apricots (soaked ,drained & chopped)
Layer 7: 2 slit green chillies
Layer 8: Remaining mutton
Layer 9: 1/4C chopped mint
Cook on high for 6 whistles. Let settle. Fluff up. Garnish with fried onions.
12. Blended Dip:
Sai chutney (Green Chutney)
Blend herbs with spices into a green dip
Blend 1/2C each chopped (mint, cilantro, raw mango, onion), a green chili, 1tsp chopped ginger, 1/2tsp salt, 2tsp oil. Blend to a paste. Mix in 1/2tsp lemon juice.
13. Yogurt Dip
Cook spiced vegetables & mix in yogurt
Mattho (Bottlegourd Raita)
Layer 1: 3tbsp water
Layer 2: 1C chopped bottle gourd
Layer 3: 1/2tsp salt
Cook on high for 3 whistles. Release pressure. Mash. Mix in 1C yogurt, 1 chopped green chilli.
14. Drink: Thadal (Almond Drink)
Blend nuts & spices with sweetened milk
Soak 4 almonds, 2tbsp melon seeds, 1/2tsp (fennel, black pepper) in water for an hour. Drain. Blend to a paste with 2tbsp sugar, 1/4C milk. Mix in 2tbsp rose petals, 6 saffron strands, 1C milk. Serve cold
15. Dessert:
Seviyan ji khirni (Vermicelli kheer)
In a 2L cooker, add 1/2C vermicelli, 6 strands saffron, 1tbsp ghee, 1/4C each sliced (almonds , pistachio), 4 crushed cardamoms. Add enough water to cover vermicelli. Close, fix weight & cook on high for 2 whistles/ 6 minutes.Release pressure. Mix in 2C powdered sugar, 2C boiled milk
Bohri:
Sweeten Roasted & crumbled flatbreads.
Chop/ crumble flatbreads to have 1 cup. Mix & knead in 1/4C each (powdered sugar, ghee)
Tahiri
In a 2L cooker, add 1C soaked & drained rice, 2tbsp ghee, 2 crushed cardamoms, 1/2tsp salt, 1C water. Cook on high for 2 whistles. Let pressure settle. Mix in 1C grated jaggery. Keep closed for 10 minutes & serve.
16. Pickle:
Whole Lemon Pickle: Take four lemons. Cut each into quarters
so that they still remain joined at the tip. Take 1/4C
each (chili powder, salt), 1tsp each (turmeric powder, asafoetida).Stuff this mixture into the lemons. Pack lemons
in a clean jar. Add half a handful of chopped ginger and four
green chilies cut into thin strips. Cover the jar with a clean
cloth and keep in sun for two days.
Rai Paani Ji Achaar
Mix 2C chopped onions, 1/2C mustard powder, 1tbsp each (salt, chilli powder), 1/2tsp turmeric powder, 1C water. Serve after 2 days. Sunning optional.
Sindhi Garam Masala:
Heat a pan. Add 2 mace, 1" bit cinnamon, 2 cardamoms, 1tsp cumin, 1tsp kalonji, 2 bay leaves. Stir and toast on gentle heat till fragrant. Blend to a powder with 1/8tsp nutmeg powder.

Friday, January 8, 2021

APPE / PANIYARAM / APPAM : Lobia

 Non-Fried Black Eyed Peas Bhajia ( Pakora )


1 cup of black eyed peas/lobia/ chawalie/chora
1 small onion finely chopped
3 sticks of green onion finely chopped
1/4 cup of finely chopped spinach
1 green chilli
1 small piece of ginger peeled
3 cloves of garlic peeled
1 tbsp of besan/Chickpeas flour
1 tbsp of lemon juice
1 tbsp of hot oil
2 tbsp of finely chopped coriander
Salt as per taste
Method:
1. Wash and soak black eyed beans in 2 cups of water overnight
2. Next day remove peas in strainer and wash them under running tap water
3. Add the soaked peas to the jar of blender with green chilli, ginger, garlic, chopped spinach, chopped coriander and little bit of water and blend them to smooth batter
4. Remove batter in a bowl and add 1 tbsp of hot oil, salt, besan, chopped onion, chopped green onion and lemon and mix properly
5. Beat it with spoon for 4 to 5 minutes or till frothy and keep aside for 20 minutes. ( you can blend the butter in morning and keep it in fridge and make it later also also )
6. Heat appam pan on medium heat and spray each section with oil
7. Pour spoonful of batter in each section and cook for 2 to 3 mins. Depending on the thickness of the pan, it could take more or less time.
8. Gently flip the Bhajia using butter knife or small spoon to cook the top side.
9. Add few more drops of oil on top of each Bhajia
10. The one’s in the center definitely cook much faster, so they will have to flipped first.
11. Cover and cook again on medium heat until they are golden brown and crisp.
12. Remove the one in middle first and then others
13. Serve hot hot Bhajia with green Chutney or Mint Chutney and masala chai for snacks or breakfast OR https://piquantplate.com/lobia-dal-appe/ OR https://breadanddreams.in/karamani-kuzhi-paniyaram/ OR https://bhavnasfoodjourney.com/2020/06/12/dahi-lobia-pakoda/?fbclid=IwAR0_mHqfEvzToKGZBvs0L4qR6UmNdLUPN8BBbjyPvElgDxf1aG_OhVdnvDE

Ingredients:

1 cup lobia
1/2 cup split moong dal
1/2 cup urad dal
1 tsp methi (fenugreek) seeds
1/2 cup fresh or frozen methi chopped
1 tbsp coriander seeds crushed
Pinch of asafoetida
Salt to taste

Wednesday, January 6, 2021

AIR-FRY

 Rice flour 2 spoons


Besan flour 2 spoons
Arrowroot powder or corn flour 2 spoons
Red chilli powder
Salt
Turmeric powder
Garam masala
All mix together without water
Add the cut bitter gaurd and mix throughly
Air fry it 20min /180f
Flip it every 5 min
Dont crumble and pack in the air fryer

MILLETS

 





KEBABS

 I make sweet potato kebabs. Grate sweet potato, add crushed peanuts, dhaniya, green chilli, chaat masala, amchoor/ neembu, salt. Taste shd be chut pat- seeet from sweet potato, salt, thoda khatta, thoda tikha. I add Peanuts in large amounts.

Monday, January 4, 2021

PANCAKES : No Urad Dal - Methi Coconut Dosa

 Good morning today’s breakfast is Healthy Methi Coconut Dosa ( no urud dal ) with peanut coconut mixed chutney. Recipie of this dosa : Soak 2 cups of Raw rice & 2 spoons of Methi seeds for 4 hrs. Grind methi seeds to fine paste transfer to a big bowl now grind rice to fine paste mix with methi paste . Now grind 1/2 cup of coconut with 1/4 cup of jaggery transfer this paste to the batter bowl add required salt . Let it ferment for 10 hrs. You will get a very soft healthy dosa. A change from usual dosa with urud dal. Happy cooking.

PANCAKES : Millet Adai

 Good morning Today’s breakfast is Millet Adai with Butter, Jaggery & Milagaipodi nip. Recipie: 1 cup of any type Millet with 1/4 of raw rice 1/4 of chenna dal,1/4of moong dal,1


/4 of Thoor dal. Soak all together for 3 to 4 hours. Grind coarsely or nicely of your choice while grinding add required red chillies , hand full of curry leaves & hing powder. No fermentation is required .Healthy breakfast.Happy cooking

Sunday, January 3, 2021

INCOMPLETE

 #mealreplacersalads on FB
#saladrevolution
#7daysaladchallenge
#thesaladrevolution
#Rainbowthali
#opostemplatethali

OPOS: Dhokla

 rainbow Thali template: Gujarati Dhokla (Steamed batter cakes)

Base: Dals & grains
Flavouring: Ginger. garlic, chillies, tadka
Additives: Spices, vegetables, herbs,
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Monday: Khaman Dhokla (Gram flour based dhokla)
Tuesday: Khatta dhokla (Dal- rice Flour based Dhokla)
Wednesday: Idli Dhokla (Dal- rice batter based dhokla)
Thursday: Rava Dhokla (Grain grits based dhokla)
Friday: Vegetable Dhokla.
Saturday: Palak Dhokla.
Sunday: Oats Rava dhokla (Mixed grains dhokla)
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Monday: Khaman Dhokla (Gram flour based dhokla)
Mix 1C Besan, 2tbsp Rava, 1tsp each (Sugar, Ginger-Garlic paste, Lemon juice, Green chilli paste), 1/2tsp Salt, 2tsp oil, 3/4C water. Let it rest for 10Mins. Mix in 1tsp Fruit salt and tTsp water till batter gets frothy.
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Tuesday: Dal- rice Flour based Dhokla
Mix 1.5C Dhokla flour, 1/2C Sour curd, 1/2C Water, 1Tsp each(GInger-Garlic paste, Green chilli paste, Crushed black pepper,Salt), 2Tsp oil. Let it ferment for 5-6 hrs. Mix in 1Tsp Fruit salt and 2Tsp water till batter gets forthy.
Can use any grain/ lentil flour or any combination of them.
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Wednesday: Dal- rice batter based dhokla
Take 2C of readymade idli batter. Mix in 1tsp each (Ginger-Garlic paste, Green chilli paste, Crushed black pepper, Salt), 2tsp oil. Mix in 1tsp Fruit salt and 2tsp water till batter gets frothy.
Can use any grain/ lentil batter or any combination of them.
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Thursday: Grain grits based dhokla (Rava Dhokla)
Mix 1C Rava, 1/4C sour curd, 1C water, 1tsp each (Ginger-Garlic paste, Green chilli paste), 2tsp oil, 1tsp salt. Let it rest for 10 mins. Mix in 1tsp Fruit salt and 2tsp water till batter gets frothy.
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Friday: Vegetable Dhokla.
Mix 1C Rava, 1/4C each (Grated Carrots, Green peas), 1/2C Sour curd, 1/2C water, 1tsp each(Ginger-Garlic paste, Green chilli paste), 2tsp oil, 1tsp salt. Let it rest for 10 mins. Mix in 1tsp Fruit salt and 2tsp water till batter gets frothy.
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Saturday: Palak Dhokla.
1C Besan 1/4C Rava, 1C chopped spinach, 1tsp each (Salt, Sugar, Green chilli paste, Ginger-Garlic paste), 1/4Tsp nimbuka Phil (Citrus Acid) dissolved in 1Tbsp water, 2Tsp Oil. Let it rest for 10Mins. Mix in 1tsp Fruit salt and 2Tsp water till batter gets frothy.
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Sunday: Mixed grains dhokla (Oats Rava dhokla).
Mix 1/2C quick cooking oats, 1/2C Rava, 1/2C Curd, 1/2C water, 1tsp each (Ginger-Garlic paste, Green chilli paste), 1/2tsp salt, 2tsp oil. Let rest for 10 Mins. Mix in 1tsp Fruit salt and 2tsp water till batter gets frothy.
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Cooking Dhoklas: For all the above, cook as below:
In 2L/ 3L/ 4.5L pot, add 1C water. Place a greased inner wide bowl with batter.
Cook on high for 3 whistles. Let pressure settle. Unmould & slice into squares. Add tadka, garnish.
Tadka: Mustard, Sesame seeds, Curry leaves.
Garnish: Cliantro , Grated coconut
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Dhokla styles:
a. Mini Dhoklas
Pour batter in mini idli moulds and cook on high for 3 whistles.
b. Idli Dhoklas:
Pour batter in shallow idli moulds/ thatte idli moulds and cook on high for 3 whistles.
c. Rasila Dhokla:
Mix 1Tbsp sugar,1/2C hot water. Pour over cooked dhoklas.
d. Sandwich Dhokla:
Pour alternating layers of dhokla batter in mould & steam together.
e. Idada Dhokla (flat, Non- fermented, non-leavened dhokla)
Use any batter above and cook it as above without fermentation.
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Tips:
1. Make sure batter is of dosa batter consistency.
2. If batter is too thick, add water. If too thin add flour.
3. The batter should resemble a foam for fluffy dhoklas.
4. The South Indian idli/ rava idli are dhokla variants.

OPOS: Zunka Bhakar

 #LowCarb Rainbow Thali Template: Marathi Zunka (Spiced Gramflour crumble)

Base: Gramflour, vegetables
Additives: Tadka, spring onion, cilantro, lemon juice.
Monday: Classic Zunka
Tuesday: Methi/ Palak Zunka
Wednesday: Capsicum Zunka
Thursday: Tomato Zunka
Friday: Sprouts Zunka
Saturday: Mushroom Zunka
Sunday: Cauliflower / Broccoli Zunka
Serve with Millet flatbread.
Monday: Classic Zunka
Mix 1/2C roasted chickpea flour with 1/4tsp each (chilli powder, salt, cumin powder, sugar), 1/8tsp each (turmeric, asafoetida)
In a 2L pot, layer as below:
L1: 2tbsp oil
L2: 1C chopped onion/ 2C chopped spring onion
L3: 1/2C spiced gram flour
Cook on high for 3 whistles/ 4 mins. Release pressure. Mix all with 1tsp bottled tadka.
Tuesday: Methi/ Palak Zunka
Mix 1/2C roasted chickpea flour with 1/4tsp each (chilli powder, salt, cumin powder, sugar), 1/8tsp each (turmeric, asafoetida)
In a 2L pot, layer as below:
L1: 2tbsp oil
L2: 1C chopped onion
L3: 2C fenugreek/ Mustard greens/ Spinach/ Kale
L5: 1/2C spiced gram flour
Cook on high for 3 whistles/ 4 mins. Release pressure. Mix all with 1tsp bottled tadka. REVIEW : tried Methi Zunka today. The dish is delicious. My observations - we could go for an additional 1C of greens after the onion layer and before the spiced besan. This way the spiced besan don't reach the bottom..and also the methi shrunk too.

Wednesday: Capsicum / cabbage ZunkaMix 1C roasted chickpea flour with 1/2tsp each (chilli powder, salt, cumin powder, sugar), 1/8tsp each (turmeric, asafoetida)
In a 2L pot, layer as below: L1: 2tbsp oil, 1tbsp water
L2: 250g (2C) chopped capsicum/ cabbage
L3: Spiced gram flour
Cook on high for 1 whistle/ 3 mins. Release pressure. Mix all with 1tsp bottled tadka.
Thursday: Tomato zunka
Mix 1C roasted chickpea flour with 1/2tsp each (salt, cumin powder, sugar), 1/8tsp each (turmeric, asafoetida)
In a 2L pot, layer as below:
L1: 2tbsp oil
L2: 1C each chopped (onion, tomato)
L3: In a small vessel, add spiced gram flour mixed with 1tbsp water.
Cook on high for 6 mins. Release pressure. Mix all with 1tsp bottled tadka, 1/4C chopped spring onion.
Friday: Sprouts Zunka
Mix 1C roasted chickpea flour with 1/2tsp each (chilli powder, salt, cumin powder, sugar), 1/8tsp each (turmeric, asafoetida)
In a 2L pot, layer as below:
L1: 1/4C water
L2: 2C mixed sprouts
L3: Spiced gram flour
Cook on high for 2 whistles/ 4 mins. Let pressure settle. Mix all with 1tsp bottled tadka.
Saturday: Mushroom Zunka
Mix 1C roasted chickpea flour with 1/2tsp each (chilli powder, salt, cumin powder, sugar, garam masala), 1/8tsp each (turmeric, asafoetida)
In a 2L pot, layer as below:
L1: 1tbsp ghee
L2: 2 chopped green chillies, 1 chopped garlic clove, 1tsp grated ginger
L2: 2C chopped mushrooms
L3: Spiced gramflour
L4: 1C chopped mushroom
Cook on high for 4 whistles/ 5 mins. Release pressure. Mix all with 1tsp bottled tadka.
Sunday: Cauliflower / Broccoli Zunka
Mix 1C roasted chickpea flour with 1/2tsp each (chilli powder, salt, cumin powder, sugar), 1/8tsp each (turmeric, asafoetida)
In a 2L pot, layer as below:
L1: 2tbsp water
L2: 250g cauliflower / broccoli
L3: In a small vessel, place spiced gram flour mixed with 1tbsp water
Cook on high for 1 whistles/ 3 mins. Release pressure. Mix all with 1tsp bottled tadka.
Tip: Ensure gram flour does not touch the base. If in doubt, add it in an inner vessel.

GRANOLA BAR

  Yummy granola bars in 2 exotic flavors. Recipe: 3 cups oats mix with 1/2 cup honey,1 tsp vanilla essence, 1/4 tsp salt,1/4 cup brown sugar...