…Each Maharashtrian household takes pride in preparing their own Goda Masala. This masala is also easily available in the supermarkets in Maharashtra. The authentic version is prepared with short grained but fragrant “ambe mohar” rice. You may use “sona masuri” rice which is also a good substitute. Enjoy this wonderful preparation with “koshimbir” which is raita.. J Ingredients : 200 gms Basmati Rice (pick, wash & soak in wat…
…coriander and pure ghee also helps in bringing out the flavor in the rajma masala. Rajma Masala is best enjoyed with plain steamed Basmati rice but jeera rice is also a nice option. It can be relished with fresh Indian flat breads too. Here is my version of Rajma Masala which we like very much. Do give this recipe a try. 😀 Ingredients : 1 cup Rajma (Red Kidney Beans) 2 med. Onions (peeled & finely chopped) or pureed/paste 2 fresh ripe Tomatoes…
…heat. Reduce heat & cook for another 8 mins. on simmer. Add the garam masala/goda masala to the ragda. The gravy will start to thicken. Adjust the salt, add a pinch of sugar & stir once again. Take off the heat & garnish with coriander leaves. Keep aside to use later for Dahi Ragda Puri. Ingredients for Dahi Ragda Puri : Prepare a tray with bowls containing the following : The above prepared Ragda (white peas & potato thick gravy)…
…rlic paste, turmeric pwd. coriander pwd. red chilli pwd., cumin pwd., Goda masala pwd., garam masala pwd. and sauté for a few seconds or till you see the oil separating. Add the drumsticks along with the stock, jaggery & stir well. Let it cook for about 5 mins. Add the tamarind paste/pulp & give it a good stir. Let it simmer. Adjust salt to taste. Cook till you achieve a thick masala or as per desired thickness of gravy. Garnish the drumst…
…hose who are very light on spices then eliminate either red chilli pwd. or green chillies. Adding of green chilli enhances the flavors & tastes better than red chilli pwd. You can shape parathas as you wish i.e. square, reactangle or triangle etc. Shaping parathas using your hand & less use of the rolling pin helps to retain the filling & enhances the stuffed finish. You can serve them whole or cut the parathas & serve. Cut par…
…arian kabab and it all depends on one’s creativity to include a variety of greens and create a textured green beauty. Whoever invented vegetarian kababs to entice the palate of vegetarians did so with great enthusiasm which even die hard non vegetarians cannot resist. Hara Bhara Kabab is a very popular vegetarian starter. It is a star in the vegetarian section of restaurant menus. It is always a great hit at celebratory parties. Kids and adults wh…
…turn soggy & crumble. Meanwhile, top the uncovered slice with the egg masala mixture. When one side is cooked & lightly golden, flip & fry the other side which is covered with the egg masala mixture. Use oil/ghee sparingly to fry both sides evenly. Pan fry on both sides till cooked & lightly golden & crisp. Make sure it does not burn. Place on a cutting board & slice into triangles. Transfer on a serving plate. Garnish wit…
…out excess liquid. Fill the pockets of each mackerel with the Goan Rechado Masala paste;making sure the masala paste does not spill out. Approximately, 2 tsp of recheado paste is used for each mackerel. Place the wheat flour on a plate and roll each stuffed whole mackerel in the dry flour. Dust off excess flour. Heat sufficient oil in a large fry pan till hot. Reduce heat and gently slide in the whole stuffed mackerel. You may fry 2-3 whole stuffe…
…t pieces and sauté on medium heat until the oil starts separating from the masala. If the masala is browning too quickly then just reduce the heat to low. Now add the reserved masala water and give it a good stir. Pour in enough water and cook on a slow fire until the meat is well cooked, tender and soft or pressure cook upto 4-5 whistles. Use your judgement for this. Switch off the flame. Let the pressure cooker cool down on its own. Check if the…
…pwd.(dry roasted) 1tsp. Red Chilli pwd. ½ tsp. Turmeric pwd. 1 tsp. Garam Masala pwd. ½ tsp. Chaat Masala pwd 1 tbsp. Pomegranate seeds pwd. (dry roasted Anardana) A pinch of Cinnamon pwd. A pinch of Clove pwd. 1 tbsp. fresh Ginger (grated) 5 cloves fresh Garlic 1 tbsp. Tamarind pulp 2 small pieces Stone Flower (Dagad Phool) ½ bunch fresh Coriander leaves 1/3 cup fresh Mint leaves ¼ tsp. Granulated Sugar For Garnishing : 3 Green Chillies (slit &#…