Here is a protein rich curry ....a perfect partner for your rotis and rice dishes....
INGREDIENTS
- DOUBLE BEANS -1 CUP
- CAPSICUM (Chopped) -1 CUP
- TOMATOES-2
- ONION -1
- GARLIC -FEW PODS
- CHILLI POWDER -3/4 TEASPOON
- TURMERIC POWDER-1/4 TEASPOON
- CUMIN POWDER -1 TEASPOON
- GARAM MASALA POWDER -1/2 - 1 TEASPOON
- OIL -2 TEASPOONS
- SALT TO TASTE
- CORIANDER LEAVES -FEW
METHOD
- Pressure cook double beans till done.
- Heat some oil in a pan.
- Fry the garlic,chopped onions and tomatoes.
- Add the powders and salt to taste.
- When it is cooked to a pulp,puree in a mixer.
- Heat the remaining oil.
- Shallow fry the capsicum for a few minutes.
- Add the double beans and tomato onion masala .
- Bring to a boil.
- Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and garnish with curry leaves.
- Serve hot with your favorite rotis,Phulkas,rice,pulavs etc.
Here is a healthy,low calorie side dish with which is easy to prepare easily available vegetables and it tastes great too...
INGREDIENTS
- ASH GOURD (cubed) -3 cups
- CHOPPED ONIONS-1
- GARLIC -FEW CLOVES
- TOMATOES-3
- GREEN CHILLIES-3
- DHANIA POWDER-1 TEASPOON
- JEERA POWDER -1 TEASPOON
- CHILLY POWDER-1/2 TEASPOON
- GARAM MASALA POWDER-1/2 TEASPOON
- TURMERIC POWDER-1/4 TEASPOON
- CUMIN SEEDS -1/2 TEASPOON
- MUSTARD SEEDS -1/4 TEASPOON
- CURRY LEAVES -FEW
- COCONUT MILK-1/2 CUP
- SALT TO TASTE
- OIL-3 TEASPOONS
METHOD
- Chop the garlic,onions and chillies coarsely.
- Immerse the tomatoes in boiling water for a minute or two.
- Drain. Peel and chop into pieces.
- Heat a teaspoon of oil. Saute the chopped onions,garlic,tomatoes and chillies.
- Add the salt ,chilly powder and other powders. Cook till the raw smell is gone.
- Cool .Blend into a smooth paste in a mixie.
- Heat the remaining oil .
- Fry the mustard seeds,cumin seeds,curry leaves and ash gourd bits.
- Add enough salt for the vegetable. Add enough water and cook till done.
- Now add the ground paste.
- Add some water if needed.
- Boil well for a few minutes .
- Add the coconut milk.Simmer for a minute.
- Remove from heat .
- Serve hot with breakfast items like idlies,dosas,pongal etc.
- This side dish can be had with plain rice or rotis too.
- You may substitute ash gourd with Lauki(Bottle gourd)or Chow Chow (Chayote sqaush) too.
