Gooseberry Pickle-Nellikai Oorukai

Lots of healthy benefits there in gooseberry. Like it purifies our blood and it rich in vitamin C and helps to balance stomach acid. So we must add gooseberry at least twice in a week. This Gooseberry Pickle will goes well with sambar rice and curd rice. Try it yourself and drop your feedback here.

Ingredients:

1. Gooseberry/Nellikai- 10 no
2. Fenugreek/Vendhayam- 2 tsp
3. Red Chilli Powder- 5 tsp
4. Turmeric Powder- 1 sp
5. Asafoetida- 1/2 tsp
6. Mustard Seed- 1 tsp + 1/2 tsp
7. Sesame Oil- 1/4 Cup
8. Salt

Preparation:

1. Add 1 tsp oil and roast the 2 tsp fenugreek/vendhayam and 1 tsp of mustard seed. All it to cool and
    Grind  it well.

2. Then add remaining oil and 1/2 tsp of mustard seed once it burst it out add the asafoetida.

3. Now add boiled gooseberry. Grind powder,red chilli powder,turmeric powder and salt.

4. Mix everything well and let it be in felame for 3 mins.

5. Then remove from flame and shift it to air tight container.

6. Will goes well with sambar rice,curd rice.

Rajma Masala-Punjabi Rajma Masala

Kidney beans, also known as rajma, is a well known pulse that is extensively used all over the world in the preparation of variety of dishes, particularly in rice, curries, salads and toppings. Mexican foods that are popular all over the Globe. And kidney beans is the main component that is used in preparing the dishes. The health benefits of kidney beans are not just for a part of the body but improves the overall health of our body. The benefits of kidney beans definitely makes us include this pulse in our daily diet.

Rajma Masala is a famous punjabi side dish. To be say frankly i tried this for first time :p .. When i was browsing I got this from sharmis passions .. Immediately bookmarked and tried today.. hmmm wow! it came out really well. I was happy :D and jumping out in joy.. I have given recipe below try out and drop me your feedback below in comment box..

Ingredients:

1. Rajma- 3/4 cup

2. Onion- 1 small

3. Garam Masala- 1/4 tsp

4. Cream/Milk- 1 tsp

5. Kasoori methi- 1 pinch

6. Coriander leaves

7. Salt

To Temper:

1. Oil- 2 tsp

2. Jeera- 1 tsp

To Grind:

1. Onion- 1 big

2. Tomato- 1 big

3. Ginger- 1/2 inch

4. Garlic- 4 pods

5. Red Chilli- 4

6. Coriander Seed- 1 tsp

7. Cinnamon- 1/2 inch

8. Cloves- 2 no

Preparation:

1.  Add 1 tsp of oil and saute all the ingredients given below to grind. Once it gets saute allow it to            cool and grind as a smooth paste without adding water.

2.  Add the remaining oil and add jeera once it burst it out add onion and saute it well.

3. Then add the onion tomato paste and garam masala.

4. Now add Boiled rajma water and rajma and salt. Let it boil for mins

5. Cover it with lid so that the rajma can absorb the gravy well. Later add milk/cream as your wish           cook for 2 mins. Switch off the flame and garnish with coriander leaves and kasoori methi if                 needed. Today i didn't added kasoori methi. But taste was good. 

6. Serve it with roti or hot steamed rice. HMmmm yum yum yummmy!*! 

Note:

1. Adding Cream and kasoori methi is an optional. You can skip that too. Today i added only milk but       taste was good.

2. Pressure cooking time will depends upon the variety of rajma. So choose the proper variety.