Thursday, August 18, 2011

Cabbage Carrot Curry



Ingredients:

Carrots - 1 cup (cubed)
Cabbage - 1 and 1/2 cup
Green chillies - 2 (finely diced)
Mustard seeds - 1 tbsp
Urad dal - 1 tbsp
Chana dal - 1 tbsp
Dried red chillies - 1 ( split)
curry leaves - 8 no.
Oil - 2 tbsp
Salt - as per taste
Red chilli powder - 1 tbsp ( or as per taste)
Turmeric powder - 1tsp

Procedure:

1. In a non- stick pan take oil. Once hot add mustard seeds. When they splutter add urad dal and chana dal and dried red chillies. Fry till the dals become brown.
2. Now add green chilles and fry for a minute or so.
3. Add carrots along with salt, turmeric powder and mix well. Cover the pan and cook for about 10 min, stirring in between.
4. Now add the cabbage along with curry leaves. And continue cooking for about 10 min or till the carrots and cabbage are cooked.
5. Finally add red chilli powder and mix. Serve with Rice.

Simple Aloo Gobhi



Ingredients:

Potatoes - 1 and 1/2 cup (cubed)
Cauliflower - 1 cup
Green chillies - 2 (chopped finely)
Onion - 2 (sliced)
Tomatoes - 2 (cubed)
Ginger - 2 inch piece (chopped finely)
Oil - 3 tbsp
Water - 1/2 cup
Salt - as per taste
Red chilli powder - 1 tsp (or as per taste)
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp

Procedure:

1. In a pan take oil. Once it is hot add onions and green chillies along with ginger. Fry till the onions become translucent.
2. Now add potatoes and cover the pan. Let it cook for about 10 min.
3. Add cauliflower florets, salt, turmeric powder and red chilli powder and mix well. Continue cooking with lid on for about 10 min.
4. Finally add tomatoes. Mix well and cook for another 5 to 7 min or till the tomatoes are cooked.
5. Now add water and mix well. Adjust the seasoning. Serve hot with Rice or Roti.