Friday, June 4, 2010

RAVA LADOO

RAVA LADOO

TIME: 30MIN

INGREDIENTS: 1bowl rava, 1and 1/4bowl powdered sugar, 1/2bowl grated coconut, 15-20almonds ,20-25raisins, 1tbsp ghee, 5-6 cardimom, 2-3tsp milk.
METHOD:
1. Sieve and clean rava put it in closed tiffin/container and steam it in the cooker [on the grid] to 9-10 whistle.
2. 2. Grate coconut ,grind sugar and cardamom ,chop almonds ,add raisins and mix all these with the steamed rava properly.
3.Add ghee and sprinkle very little milk and make ladoos.
TIPS:
1. Very simple yet nutritious.
2. You can also add other dry fruits like cashewnuts depending on the season as cashewnuts are hot.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

BHINDI POTATO FRY


BHINDI POTATO FRY


INGREDIENTS:1/4kg ladyfingers [bhindi], 1potato, 1/2 lemon, 1tsp cumin, 1/2tsp turmeric pwd, 1tsp coriander pwd, 2tsp red chilly pwd, 1tbsp oil , salt to taste.

METHOD:
1. Wash and wipe the bhindi with the dry cloth. Cut into thin circles with dry knife. Peel and cut the potato in thin pieces.
2. Heat oil preferably in non-stick khadai , add cumin, turmeric powder and potatoes and fry crispy. Now add red chilly pwd , coriander pwd and bhindi mix all the ingredients by picking up the khadhai with both hands.
3. Don’t cover the lid and let it cook for 8-10min ; occasionally stir by picking up the khadai.
4. Turn off the flame when done and add salt and lemon juice.
TIPS:
1. Bhindis must be wiped dry and chopping board and knife must be dry or you can apply lemon juice to knife to avoid stickyness.
2. Avoid using ladle to stir to avoid stickyness.If ladle is used stir minimum.
3. Preferably use non-stick khadai ; any other khadai can be used.