ALOO CHANNA TIKKI

Nothing much to say about this healthy tummy filling cutlets. A small pre preparation is required but its worth it for eating these delicious  pan fried tikkis.

INGREDIENTS
Chana dal                  1 cup
Potato                        1 large
Grated carrot             1
Chopped coriander    1 Tsp
Chopped chilles          1 Tsp
Whole garam masala  cardamom, cloves, bay leaf, cinnamon.
Salt                             to taste
Chopped garlic          1 tsp
Rice flour                  2 Tsp
Oil                             for shallow frying

PROCEDURE
Soak the chana dal for 3 to 4 hours.
Cook the dal along with the whole garam masala.
Remove the masala and mash the dal to a thick paste.
Boil and peel the potato. Add it to the dal and mix well.
Add the grated carrots, chopped chilies, coriander, salt and chopped garlic.
Now add the rice flour. Add more if required.
Mix well and now make small thin patties and pan fry with little oil/butter.
Cook/fry on a very low flame for at least 6-8 minutes so that everything is cooked from inside.

IDLY CHUTNEY(FRIED CHANA, CASHEWS, SESAME, COCONUT, PEANUTS)

From the post heading you will be able to know what all are included in this chutney and how tasty it would be. This is not my recipe. My aunt makes this wonderful chutney and this is her own creation. All the ingredients used are tasty as is and when they are mixed together, they are like a burst of tastiness in your mouth. You got to try this for sure.

INGREDIENTS

Roasted channa dal              1/4 cup
Cashews                              1/4 cup
Peanuts                                1/4 cup
Sesame seeds                       2 -3 Tsp
Fresh coconut                      1/4 cup chopped
Green chilies                       5-6(more if you like it spicy)
Salt                                      to taste
Oil                                       1 Tsp
Chana and urad dal             1/2 tsp each
Mustard                               1/4 tsp
Hing                                    a pinch

PROCEDURE

Dry roast the cashews for 2-3 minutes.
Dry roast the peanuts completely and remove the skins.
Similarly dry roast the sesame seeds.
Grind the roasted chana, peanuts, cashews, coconut pieces, sesame seeds, green chillies, salt.
Add water according to your consistency and taste.
Fry the tadka ingredients in the oil and add it to your chutney.
Believe me you are going to be filled with praises at the breakfast table.

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                         JEERA RICE

Flavored rice recipe is always the best and easy way to show off your kitchen skills. These simple rice dishes can be favorite for your kids and can be prepared easily for their lunch boxes. Whether it is tomato rice or pudina rice or palak rice or even a simple ghee rice......anything can accompany many spicy curries. Jeera rice is one such flavored rice which can be made in a jiffy and doesn't need any preparation.

INGREDIENTS

Cooked rice               2 cups
Jeera                          3 Tsp
Salt                            to taste
Cardamom                2
Cloves                       4
Cinnamon                 1 inch piece
Ghee                         2 Tsp
Cashews                   a handful

PROCEDURE
Heat ghee and add the jeera, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, cashews. Fry on a slow flame till the cashews turn to golden brown.
Add the cooked rice, salt.
Top it with finely chopped coriander leaves.
Serve with any spicy gravy curry or a simple raita.

TIPS
Use fluffy and cooled rice. If the rice is hot then you will end with jeera rice paste.
You can also skip the garam masala ingredients if you don't like the flavor.
Don't use the masala powders or any ginger garlic, as they will dominate the jeera flavor.