Coconut Chutney

Ingredients:

Coconut pieces - 1 cup

Cashew nuts - 1/4 cup

Green chillies - 6 ( as per taste)

Tamarind - small lemon size

Cilantro - 1 bunch

Cumin seeds - 1 tbsp

Garlic - 3 cloves (optional)

Salt - as per taste

For tempering:

Oil - 1 tbsp

Asafoetida - 1/2 tsp

Dried Red Chillies - 2 (broken into pieces)

Mustard Seeds - 1 tbsp

Cumin seeds - 1 tbsp

Urad dal - 1tbsp

Curry leavs - 10 leaves

Cilantro - for garnish

Procedure:

1. In a mixer add all the ingradients other than the ingradients for the tempering. Grind them to smooth consistancy by adding little water while grinding. Transfer this mixture to a bowl.

2. In a pan add the oil and when oil becomes hot add the mustard seeds first, once they start to splutter add urad dal and cumin seeds. And fry them till the urad dal becomes cruncy ( make sure they are not burnt).

3. Add the red chillies and asafoetida to the tempering along with curry leaves and cilantro. Turn off the stove.

4. Add this tempering to the coconut mixture bowl. Serve with Idli, dosa or vada.

Karappodi (spice powder)

Ingredients:

Chana dal - 1/4 cup
Urad dal - 1/2 cup
Coriander seeds - 1 cup
Dried Red chillies - 7-8 (as per taste)
Salt - as per taste
Garlic - 10 cloves (optional)
Tamarind - small lemon size
Oil - 1 tbsp


Procedure:

1. In a frying pan take oil, once oil is hot enough add chana dal and urad dal. Fry till they start to change color.
2. Add the coriander seeds, red chillies , garlic (optional ) and tamarind. Continue to fry till a nice aroma comes and till the dals becomes crunchy.
3. Let the mixture cool to room temperature. Grind the mixture in a mixer with salt till the mixture is coarsely grounded.
4. Serve with idli or dosa.

Mutter Paneer

Ingredients:

Paneer - 1 cup ( cut into cubes)
Peas - 1 and half cup ( I have used frozen)
Onions - 1 large(sliced thinly)
Tomato - 2 (cut into small pieces)
Cumin seeds - 1 tbsp
Oil - 1 and half tbsp
Green chillies - 4 ( cut into strips)
Salt - as per taste
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Garam Masala - 1 and half tbsp
Bay leaves- 3
Coriander powder - 1 tbsp
Cilantro leaves - for garnish

Procedure:

1. Take a microwave safe bowl add the sliced onions, bay leaves, cumin seeds, green chillies and oil. Mix them all and microwave high for 4 min.
2. Now add tomatoes and cook for 4 more min till every thing is cooked.
3. Add peas and microwave high again  for 5 min with lid on it.
4. Finally add Paneer cubes, coriander powder, garam masala and turmeric powder. Mix well and microwave for 5 min.
5. Garnish with cilantro and serve.