Pithale - Bhakri (Besan Curry and Rice Roti)

I had sinus infection from last week but today I am feeling little bit OK so posting this recipe. May be I need this week to get better and start acting regularly. Thank you very much my friends for your lovely wishes. I am glad that you all care about me. :)


Pithale - Bhakri is very famous village dish in Maharashtra. You can make this pithale dry or as like curry but I curry version. It goes well with rice as well as roti. Pithale is one of my comfort food I can eat this pithale anytime. Usually we make Bajra or Jowar bhakri with pithale but right now I don't have those flour so making rice bhakri.

Pithale (Besan Curry)

Ingredients:

• Besan (Chickpea Flour): 1/2 Cup
• Finely Chopped Onion: 1 Cup
• Minced Garlic, Ginger, Green Chillies, Coconut: 2 tsp or as per taste
• Coarse Powder of Roasted Peanuts: 1 tbsp
• Curry Leaves: 4-5
• Mustard Seeds: 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric Powder: 1/4 tsp
• Hing (Asafoetida): 1/4 tsp
• Finely Chopped Coriander: 1 tbsp
• Oil: 1 tbsp
• Salt to Taste

Procedure:

1. In a bowl mix besan with sufficient amount of water to make a smooth paste just like uttappam batter.
2. In a heavy bottom sauce pan heat oil. Then add mustard seeds. When mustard seeds stops popping add curry leaves. Fry for minute.
3. Then add minced ginger, garlic, coconut & green chillies. Fry for a minute. Then add hing and onion. Cook onion till they become golden brown.
4. Add turmeric powder. Mix it well.
5. Then add one and half cup of hot water in the pan. Add salt, peanut powder and bring it to boil.
6. Then add besan paste slowly into the pan. Stir this mixture often to avoid making lumps.
7. Cook this mixture with lid for 5-7 minutes.
8. Garnish this pithale with coriander. Serve this pithale with roti or bhakri or plain rice. Don't forget to eat raw onion and if you wish green chillies with this pithale.

Tandlachi Bhakri (Rice Roti)

Ingredients:

• Rice Flour: 1 Cup
• Water: 1/2 Cup
• Salt to Taste

Procedure:

1. Add salt into water and boil water in a small non stick sauce pan.
2. Add rice flour slowly into the boiling water and keep stirring continuously to avoid making lumps.
3. Cover the pan with lid and remove pan from gas. Keep this aside for 2-3 minutes.
4. When rice dough is look warm knead it very well with hands. This dough should be just like roti dough. If need add some water.
5. Divide the dough into small balls and cover these balls with wet cloth.
6. Keep tava or griddle on the gas on low flame.
7. On any flat surface spread some rice flour. Take one ball and roll it into thin bhakri with rolling pin or with hands. Roll bhakri on one side only.
8. Place bhakri on hot tava and apply little water every where on the top of the bhakri. Make sure that rice flour side of bhakri is on the top.
9. Once water gets evaporated turn it over and cook for at least 10 seconds.
10. Then remove tava from gas and by using steel spatula cook bhakri on the gas burner from both sides.
11. Serve this hot bhakri with pithale or garlic chutney or thecha or any curry.

Note: For bajra or jowar bhakri avoid first 3 steps. Just add look warm water in a flour and make a dough. Rest of procedure is same.

This Pithale - Bhakri goes to Shama's Village Special Recipes and Pithale goes to my Comfort Food for Illness event.

Now it's award time. Saritha of My Kitchen's Aroma, Pooja of Sai Kitchen, Hema of Salt to Taste, Dhanya of My Home Cooking , Suparna of Food Fascination and Priya of Priya's Sourashtrian Kitchen gave me 'I love your blog' award. Thank you very much Saritha, Pooja, Hema, Suparna, Dhanya and Priya. I am honored to get this award.

This award has got the following rules

1. Add the logo of the award to your blog.
2. Add a link to the person who awarded it to you.
3. Nominate at least 7 other blogs (Only if you like).
4. Add links to those blogs on your blog.
5. Leave a message for your nominees on their blog.

I would like to passt this award to Asha , Mahimaa's kitchen, Vishali , Pooja , Sanghi , EC , Khaugiri , Lavanya , Superchef , Varsha Vipins , Vaidehi , Suparna, Red Chillies , Uma , Ushanandini , Vrinda , Madhuram, Varunavi , Ramya

Recipes For Rest of Us: Picnic Eats Round Up

Here comes the roundup of Recipes For Rest of Us: Picnic Event. Hope we all have enough picnic eats idea now.

1. Snacks:




Here is the alphabetical list

1. Besan Kachori / Bhargav Kachori by Sonal
2. Bhel by Rohini
3. Cassava Chips by Usha
4. Chickpea Cutlets by Me
5. Corn Chaat by Rachana
6. Dahi Vada by Sonal
7. Horha by Priyanka
8. Kalan and Paprika Poori by Asha
9. Makyacha Chivda by Preeti
10. Masala Puri by Supriya
11. Mathri, Nimki by Priyanka
12. Onion Cashew Pakoda by EasyCraft
13. Oven-baked Rosti by Divya
14. Potato Vermicilli Ball by Shama
15. Savory Cheese Muffins by Cham
16. Spinach and Feta Pockets by Asha
17. Stuffed Tortillas with Keema by Priya
18. Tomato Sandwich with Beets Mayo Sauce by Priya
19. Urad Daal Paratha by Priyanka
20. Veg French Toast by Rekha

2. Sweets:



Here is the alphabetical list:

1. Banana Muffins by Jayashree
2. Chocolate Spongies by Sharmilee
3. Choco Peda by Priya
4. Eggless Apple Raisin Muffins by Uma
5. Eggless Banana Muffins by Me
6. Eggless Dates Cake by Sharmilee
7. Eggless Orange Almond Cake by Gopi
8. Orange Loaf Cake by DK
9. Pommes Frittes (Fried Apples) by Uma
10. Shahi Tukhda(A Bread Saffron pudding) by Sharmilee
11. Stuffed Gulab Jamun by Priya

3. Other:




Here is the alphabetical list:

1. Banana- Coco Soy Smoothie by Varsha
2. Garlic Achaar by Suma
3. Grapefruit N Honey Salad by Priya
4. Thandai and Salad by Priyanka

Thank you very much Ramki of One Page Cookbooks for starting this wonderful event and sharing very simple recipes. Thank you very much everybody for participating in this event. I didn't add Swapna's entry as she copied photos from fellow blogger or other sites ( I just checked she removed her blog). Other than that if I forgot anybody's entry please let me know.

Anisheetu of My Kitchen gave me One Lovely Blog , Triple Awards, Great Buddy, Friend, The Amazing Blog, The Adorable Blog Awards. Thank you very much Anisheetu.

Eggless Banana Muffins

I adopted this recipe from Suganya of Tasty Palettes. for Curry Leaf's Tried and Tasted event. I made these muffins eggless and added almonds instead of walnuts.

Ingredients:

• All Purpose Flour (Maida): 1 Cup
• Sugar: 1/2 Cup
• Baking Powder: 1/2 tsp
• Baking Soda: 1 tsp
• Salt: Pinch
• Oil: 1/4 Cup
• Low Fat Milk: 1/4 Cup
• Mashed Banana: 1
• Chopped Almonds: 1/4 Cup

Procedure:

1. Preheat the oven to 400F. Line a muffin pan with liners.
2. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, sugar,baking soda very well.
3. In a separate bowl mix milk, oil.
4. Now add milk mixture into dry mixture and mix well till all ingredients get well combined.
5. Add almonds, banana and mix well again.
6. Fill the muffin pan 3/4 and bake it for 12-15 mins until golden brown.

This is my entry for

1. Curry leaf's Tried & T asted - Tasty Palettes event started by Zlamushka.
2. My Recipes For Rest of Us: Picnic Eats event started by Ramki of One Page Cookbooks.
3. PJ's Tasty Bites for Toddlers event.
4. Lakshmi's SWE: Meals on Wheels event.
5. Ashwini's MBP: Snacks & Savouries event started by Coffee of spice cafe.
6. JZ's Let's Go Nuts: Almonds event started by Aquadaze of Served with Love.

Now it's award time. JZ of Tasty Treats gave me 7 different awards - Triple Award, The Adorable Blog Award, The Amazing Blog, Good Chat Blog award,One Lovely Blog Award, You are a Sweetheart, Friends. I am very honoured by getting all these awards from you JZ. Thank you very much for all these awards.

Awards, Awards & More Awards

This Holi brings me a lot of happiness. Y'day Pooja of Sai's Kitchen gave me four wonderful awards and today Sweet Uma of Essence of Andhra gave me 7 more awards. These awards are 'Good Chat Blog Award', 'You're a Sweetheart', 'One Lovely Blog Award', 'The Amazing Blog!', 'Triple Awards!' , 'Friends', 'The Adorable Blog' awards. JZ of Tasty Treats also gave me the 'The Adorable Blog' award.

Thank you very much Uma & JZ. By seeing this love I am speechless :) As above two awards are new to me I am passing these awards to my friends.

The rules for The Adorable Blog Award are:

Nominate as many blogs which show adorability, cuteness and charm. Be sure to link to your nominees within your post. Let them know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog. Share the love and link to this post and to the person from whom you received your award.

I would like to pass these two awards to Cham, Ann, Varunavi , Bhagyashri, A_And_N, Ashwini.

Enjoy your awards !!

Thandai / Bhang (Almond Spices Milk)

Here comes the special drink of Holi ..'Thandai (Bhang)

Ingredients:

• Almonds: 1/2 Cup
• Milk: 1 & 1/2 Cup
• Sugar: 4 tbsp
• Whole Black pepeer: 1 tsp or as per taste
• Fennel Seeds (Saunf): 1 tbsp
• Poppy Seeds: 2 tbsp
• Whole Green Cardamom: 4
• Rose Water: 2 tbsp
• Water: As needed

Procedure:

1. Soak almonds in water for at least 5-6 hrs. Peel off skin of almonds & keep aside.
2. Grind black peper, fennel seeds, poppy seeds and cardamom to fine powder. Then add almonds, sugar and make a fine paste of almonds by using very small amount of water.
3. Strain this almond liquid through fine strainer.
4. Blend the leftover paste with small amount of water and strain it again.
5. Mix milk and rose water in almond liquid very well.
6. Serve this Thandai with ice.

All these goes to FestiveFood: Holi Hai event hosted by dear Purva

With this Thandai I would like to wish everyone HAPPY HOLI !! Enjoy the festival of Colors !!

Now it's Award time. Pooja of Sai Kitchen gave me four wonderful awards. These awards are 'Friends', 'You are a Sweet Heart', 'One Lovely Blog Award' and 'Triple Award'. Thank you very much Pooja for these lovely awards. I am so honored.



I would like to give these awards to lovely Priya, Asha, Mahimaa, Soma , Ashwini, Sharmi . Enjoy your awards !!

Recipe Source: Manjula's Kitchen

Rice Dhokla

I adapted this recipe from Anupama. This Dhokla little bit tastes like Idli but little bit sour than idli. As I did not make any changes I am giving recipe as it is.

Ingredients:

• Rice: 1 Cup
• Urad Dal: 1/4 Cup
• Sour Curd: 1 Cup
• Coarsely Ground Paper: As per Taste
• Salt To Taste
• Sugar To Taste
• Eno Fruit Salt : 1 tsp

For Tempering:

• Oil: 3 tbsp
• Mustard Seeds: 2 tsp
• Fresh Curry Leaves: 7-8
• Small Pinch of Turmeric Powder

Procedure:

1. Soak the rice and dal together for atleast 4-5 hours. After 4-5 hours grind the rice and dal to a fine paste. Leave this mixture for another 4-5 hours in a warm place. It does not need to ferment like the idli batter.
2. After 4-5 hours add curd, salt, sugar and pepper to the batter, and mix well. Add just enough water to get a smooth batter .
3. Oil a thali or dhokla stand . Add Eno Fruit salt to the batter . Mix well and immediately pour the batter into the Thali or Dhokla Mold.
4. Steam for 8 to 10 mins. Then let it cool for a while.
5. Prepare a tempering by adding mustard seeds and curry leaves to hot oil and spoon this over each piece of dhokla .
6. You can eat this dhokla with mint chutney or tamarind chutney anytime of the day.

I am sending this entry to MBP: Kids Food , MBP: Snacks & Savouries . Three cheers for Coffee who started this wonderful event.

With this nice snack I am wishing all my readers Happy Women's Day !! Enjoy your day.

Sweet Suparna of Food Fascination and Varunavi of My Kitchen's Aroma gave me this wonderful 'Friends' award. Thank you very much Suparan and Varunavi for this wonderful award. You both made my day.

This award comes with a responsibility. The responsibility to adhere to the norms as below:

"These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement (? big word, lol). Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers. Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of their award."

I would like to present this award to 8 fellow-bloggers who have always encouraged me through their comments and suggestions and request them to forward the chain.
Priya, Asha , vidhas, Uma , Usha , Neha , Vanamala , Vidhya

Enjoy these awards & Women's Day !!

Green Peas Soup

Ingredients:

• Fresh or Frozen Green Peas: 2 Cups
• Fresh or Frozen Corn Kernels: 1 Cup
• Coconut Milk: 1 Cup
• Diced Onion: 1 Cup
• Chopped Ginger - Garlic : 1/2 tbsp
• Butter: 1 tbsp
• Vegetable Stock or Chicken Stock or Water : 3-4 Cups
• Red Chilli Powder to Taste
• Salt and Pepper to Taste
  

Procedure:

1. Heat butter in a heavy bottom sauce pan.
2. Add onion and ginger. Cook until they become little soft.
3. Then add green peas and corn kernels. Cook them for couple of minutes.
4. Then add red chilli powder, pepper. Mix well.
5. Add coconut milk, salt and 2 cups of water or vegetable broth or chicken broth.
6. Cook till peas & corns becomes soft.
7. Keep aside to cool down.
8. Blend this mixture in the blender to make a fine puree. Adjust the consistency of soup by adding water or stock.
9. Garnish this soup with cream & serve at room temperature or chilled.
   
   

This is my entry for Neha's SWC: Soups and Lisa's No Croutons Required: Indian-style vegetarian soup or salad event.

Varsha passed me 'Circle of Friends' and 'Blogging with Purpose' award. Thank you very much Varsha for passing this award to me. I am passing this award to all my readers.

Savory French Toast

Ingredients:

• Eggs: 2
• Bread Slices: 4-5
• Finely Chopped Onion: 2 tbsp
• Finely Chopped Coriander: 1 tbsp
• Red Chilli Powder to Taste
• Salt To Taste
• Oil
  

Prodcedure:

1. In a wide bowl mix eggs, onion, coriander, salt & chilli powder. Beat it very well.
2. Cut breads in any shape that you want.
3. Heat a non stick pan. Apply some oil. Dip each bread slice in egg mixture and place them on a pan. Then pour some mixture on the top of each slice.
4. Cook these slices until they become golden brwon from both sides.
5. Serve these hot toasts with any sauce.

This is my entry for Bindiya's My favorite things- LOVE-HEART SHAPED FOODS.

Vidhas of Appetizing Recipes gave me 'You are a Super Duper Chef !!' Award. Thank you very much Vidhas

I would like to pass this award to Asha, Priya , sowmya ,Dershana, Poonam, Bindiya, Sindura, Usha ,Ann , Sukanya Ramkumar ,Varsha Vipins, Aparna Prabhu , Neha, Kitchen Flavours , Uma , easycrafts , Ashwini , Vanamala, Purva Desai , AnuSriram , Arundhuti ,Khaugiri ,Sunshinemom ,Cham ,LG ,Navita, Meera , Varunavi ,Ushanandini , Madhoo.S.Gargya , Vrinda , Roopa . Enjoy your awards and keep cooking ...

Eggless French Toast

I adapted this recipe from Coffee. I followed same recipe just added extra finely grated carrot.

Ingredients:

• Bread Slices: 4-5
• Rava / Sooji: 1/2 Cup
• Yogurt: 1/2 Cup
• Finley Chopped Onion: 1/2 Cup
• Finely Grated Carrot: 1/4 Cup
• Ginger Chilli Paste: To Taste
• Finely Chopped Coriander
• Salt to Taste.
• Oil to Cook

Procedure:

1. Mix all ingredients except bread & oil very well. If this batter is very thick add little bit water. This batter should be little bit thick.
2. Cut bread into diagonal shape or any shape or if you have a cookie cutter use that.
3. Coat the batter over bread slices.
4. Heat tava or grill. Apply some oil and cook these slices till golden brown on both the sides.
5. Serve these toast at any time with your favorite sauce, chutney or dip.

This is my entry for Bindiya's My favorite things- LOVE-HEART SHAPED FOODS, Sindura's Bread Mania , MBP: Kids Food started by Coffee.

Now it's award time. Vidhas of Appetizing Recipes and Sanghi of Sanghi's Food Delight have passed me 'token of Gratitude award' and 'Good Blog Chat Award'. Thank you very much both of you. I really appreciate it.

Everybody who visits my blog and appreciate my work as well as point out my mistakes should get this award. Here are some names for these awards Asha, Priya , sowmya ,Dershana, Poonam, Bindiya, Sindura, Usha ,Ann , Sukanya Ramkumar ,Varsha Vipins, Aparna Prabhu , Neha, Kitchen Flavours , Uma , easycrafts , Ashwini , Vanamala, Purva Desai , AnuSriram , Arundhuti ,Khaugiri ,Sunshinemom ,Cham ,LG ,Navita . I know I missed lot of people sorry for that but I really appreciate all.

Persimmon Milkshake and Award

Ingredients:

• Persimmon: 1
• Milk: 1 Cup
• Honey: 1 tsp
• Almonds / Cashew: 2 Each

Procedure:

1. Remove the skin of persimmon. Cut persimmon into pieces.
2. Blend all the ingredients together to get smooth textured milkshake. Your healthy Persimmon Milkshake is ready to drink.
3. If you want you can add sugar instead of honey.

This is my entry for AFAM: Persimmon Event started by Maheshwari.

Now with this healthy milk shake I would like to share you one award. Srilekha of 'Me and My Kitchen' gave me the award for sending maximum entries for EFM- Savory Series . Thank you very much SriLekha for this award. I am so glad to receive this award from you. I will try to send more recipes for your next event.

Awards

Thank you very much my fellow bloggers who gave me these awards and recognize my work and thank you very much to all my readers for visiting this blog. Keep Visiting.