Microwave Rajma Masala

Ingredients:

Rajma - 1 can
Onions - 2 (sliced)
Tomatoes - 2 (diced)
Green chillies - 2 (sliced)
Bay leaves - 3 or 4
Ginger Garlic paste - 1 and 1/2 tsp
Oil - 2 tbsp
Green cardamon - 4 or 5
Salt - as per taste
Red chilli powder - 2 tsp (or as per taste)
Garam Masala - 1 and 1/2 tbsp
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Cilantro leaves - for garnish

Procedure:

1. In a microwave safe bowl take oil, bay leaves and cardamons. Microwave high for about 4 min.
2. Add Onions and green chillies. Microwave high for about 7 min, stirring in-between.
3. Add tomatoes and ginger garlic paste. Continue cooking for about 7 min.
4. Now add rajma and microwave for about 5 to 7 min.
5. Finally add salt, chilli powder, turmeric powder and garam masala. Mix well. Microwave high for about 4 min.
6. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with Rice or Roti

Chemadumpa Vepudu ( Arvi Fry / Eddoes Fry)

Ingredients:

Arvi / Chemadumpa / Eddoes - 750 gr
Salt - as per taste
Turmeric powder - 1 and 1/2 tsp
Red chilli powder - 1 and 1/2 tbsp ( or as per taste)
Oil - for deep frying

Procedure:

1. Pressure cook or boil the arvi till they are tender. One way to find out is to put the fork into it and fork can penetrate without any difficulty.
2. Once they are done, pass the cold water through them and remove the skin. Let them cool down.
3. Mean while in pan take the oil for deep frying. Oil need to be very hot.
4. Cut the arvi into small to medium pieces. Once oil is hot add the arvi and fry them on medium to high for about 10 min. Or until the color of the arvi turns to gold.
5. Take them out in another pan, add salt, turmeric and chilli powder. And fry for about 3 to 5 min. Switch off the stove.
6. Serve hot with rice.

Hint: You can add cumin seeds when adding salt. That will give some special flavor.