Sunday, October 28, 2012

Mango Chutney



   Ingredients - Serves around 4 people

   Raw mango 1
   Byadgi or red chillies 4-5
   Fenugreek (methi seeds ) 1/4 tsp
   Grated coconut 1small cup
   Salt to taste
   Jaggery 1-2 small pieces
   For seasoning
   Oil 1tsp
   Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
   Hing pinch
   Curry leaves


Procedure
  • Peel skin of mango & cut it into pieces.
  • Fry fenugreek in a pan & keep it aside.
  • Fry red chillies in the pan until roasted. Add mango fry for 1-2 min. in low flame remove.
  • Add grated coconut, jaggery and salt. Cool it and add fenugreek.
  • Grind above in a mixer to make paste (not too smooth ). Add little water if necessary.
  • Season it by heating oil. Add mustard seeds. Allow it to splutter. Add hing, curry leaves, fry little add to chutney



Monday, October 8, 2012

Clear Cabbage Soup

This soup is nutritious and good for weight loss.

  
   Ingredients - Serves around 4 people         
   Finely chopped cabbage
   Salt
   Sugar
   Pepper powder
   1 tsp corn floor (make it a paste) for thickness


Procedure
  • Mix all the above ingredients except corn floor with water and pressure cook it for 2-3 whistles.
  • Cool the soup. Add corn floor and water if necessary to make clear soup
  • Boil for 1- 2 minutes.