Archive for November, 2007

Bhindi Ka Raita - Fried Okra in Yogurt

November 9, 2007 at 1:34 pm · Filed under bhindi, curd, okra, onion, yogurt

I couldn’t stay away from my blog spot…eventhough we are packing up….I had some time to come near the PC (Usually it is believed to be a lot of time as per my husband)…

I made Bhindi ka Raita 2 weeks ago….did not get the right time to post it….(I have some more recipes to share)….hopefully soon….

Bhindi Ka Raita

For 4 people the Ingredients:

  • 10 medium sized okra (lady’s finger or bhindi) washed and cut finely
  • 1 onion chopped finely
  • mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, 2 green chillies (depending on the hotness)
  • a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
  • Turmeric powder
  • fresh coriander leaves
  • garam masala (optional)
  • black pepper powder
  • a cup of yogurt

Method:

  1. In a pan, add some oil. When it is heated add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds. When they crackle add a pinch of hing (asafoetida).
  2. Add the curry leaves.
  3. Now add the chopped onion. Saute for a while. Add the chopped okra.
  4. Add the green chillies, salt, a pinch of turmeric powder, some sugar (optional) and some garam masala(optional)
  5. Saute again for 2-3 mins till the okra(bhindi) is cooked and crispy.
  6. Pour this in a serving bowl. Add the yogurt. Mix well.
  7. Garnish it with fresh chopped coriander leaves and black pepper powder.

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Happy Diwali

November 8, 2007 at 4:42 pm · Filed under Uncategorized

Happy Diwali

Lakshmi Poojan

Wishing you a very Happy Diwali…..

My Diyas


I am moving to India….Mumbai….my home-city….will keep posting….:)….seeya in a month’s time…..might have some time to post some more recipes before we move from Edinburgh

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Tomato Omelete (Vegetarian)

November 1, 2007 at 3:22 pm · Filed under Uncategorized

This is one of my favourite omelette because it is a perfect one for vegetarians who do not eat eggs or like eggs in food (I am one of them :D). When I was wee, my mummy made egg omelettes with loads of onion and tomato and fresh coriander. Me and suchi meow competed with each other who would get the first omelette. But after some years she had all the luck of getting all of them. I stopped eating eggs.

Tomato Omelette(Vegetarian)

So my sweet ajji (Papa’s mummy) made this omelette when I stopped eating eggs. Instead of eggs you have besan (gram flour or chane ka aata).

(Dear seemutti, aapki farmaaish puri kar rahin huun)

To make 6 omelettes:
Ingredients:
1 Onion chopped finely
1 Tomato finely chopped
some fresh chopped coriander leaves
1 green chilli chopped finely (depending on the hotness)
3-4 tablespoonful of besan (large spoon)
a pinch of turmeric powder, garam masala powder optional


Method:

  1. In a bowl add the chopped onion, tomato, green chilli.
  2. Add a pinch of turmeric powder, garam masala powder.
  3. Sprinkle some salt. Mix well. Add the chopped coriander leaves.
  4. Now add the besan (gram flour). Mix well.
  5. Add some water. The consistency should be like idli batter, a bit thick.
  6. In a flat pan, when heated, add some oil and pour two spoons of batter.
  7. Flatten the batter as you would for dosa.
  8. Cook till the batter is cooked or crisp.
  9. Serve with Tomato ketcup or green chutney.

Note: If you like thinner consistency add more water to the batter and roll out the batter like a dosa.

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