Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Jackfruit Dry Curry


Jackfruit dry curry is a no fuss dish. Unless you have to peel the skin off! For an easier way you can soak in water for like an hour and then try peeling off. Or boil in 1 inch above the seeds level water with turmeric and salt. But in the latter part,you stand the messy chance of yellowing your hands while peeling them! :)



Action!

3 cups seeds,boiled with 1 tsp turmeric and little salt. The seeds to be soft enough like the touch of beans.
One seed should be cut lengthwise in half.
1 stem curry leaves
1 big onion sliced lengthwise
1 tsp red chilli powder

Behind the scenes

Heat 3 tbsps oil in a pan.
Add onions and when they just get transparent,add the curry leaves.
Mix. Do not fry the onions. They shouldn't be brown.
Add the chilli powder and just mix for 15 secs. Do not fry.
Add the seeds.
Mix well and add salt after 2 mins and check.

How should they look

Mine looked yellowish and slightly beginning-to-brown at edges. Depending on your pan and cooking ware there may be variations. You can adjust according to how you like it to your taste. Fried or soft. Crispy or just fine.

Disclaimer - The pic is not mine.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Devilled Eggs

There's nothing devilish about it. Once it's made they look perfectly innocent and harmless. I say that coz they are so damn easy to make.



You need :

Each to his/her egg :) so get eggs according to the number of persons
2 tbsps mayonnaise
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp pepper powder
1 tsp red hot sauce
I'm making mine spicy so you can reduce the spice level according to your taste.
a bit of salt ( you don't need to add it since sauce would be salty)

You have to hard boil the eggs.After that's done,slice eggs lengthwise and scoop out the yolk in a mixing bowl. Make sure you don't break the eggs because this is a stuffing recipe.

Mix the above ingredients and mix nicely. The yolk shouldn't be in lumps. Therefore you may have to increase the mayonnaise- if you do not want a spicier taste-otherwise add a little more of the sauce. The consistency should be a thick paste,definitely not liquidy. Check the taste according to your liking.

Taking a small spoon,fill the halve of one egg with this mix. You can fill and spread or just fill. After you are done with the other eggs. Spread pinch of red chilli powder over  and you can garnish as you wish.


What it is - The best part of chicken!

What is egg in your language

بيضة ডিম  ei oeuf  αυγό  अंडा  яйцо   huevo  முட்டை

What does it do for you

Improves Concentration,Brain Development,Eyesight Protection,Lasting Energy,Multivitamin


Why you should not have it
Too many can give mouth ulcers,pimples.


When can you make it/seasonal availability 
Always 

What does it go well with

This is a snack. So you can ave as breakfast or a snack during your break times. Something for parties and small gatherings.

Which country is it popular in
Global! :)

 Disclaimer - The pic is not mine.

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Potato and Green Beans

This makes for a simple subzi for days when you can't think of a longer recipe.

You need :
Its best to cook this in non stick ware coz the potatoes may stick.

3 medium potatoes - chopped in small cubes
about 250 gms beans - chopped similarily. The combo of beans and potato should be such that neither should be more than the other.
1 small onion
3 garlic flakes
few curry leaves
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 and half tsp red chilli powder
1  tsp coriander powder

The beans need to be half cooked in just surface level water,pinch of turmeric and salt. Then they need to be strained if there is excess water.

In about 3 tbsps hot oil,saute garlic and curry leaves.  Put onions and cook just before they start to look faintly golden.

Check for spice level in between.

Put the spice powders and salt and add potato. Cook till potatoes are cooked. Add the beans and mix well. Cook till the beans are done.