Coconut Chutney /Kobbari Chutney/ Thengai Chutney/Andhra Style Coconut Chutney-A Side Dish For Idli / Dosa

Coconut Chutney

Ingredients ground to a smooth paste
Grated coconut-2 cups
Pottukadalai/Fried Gram Dal -1/2 cup
Long green chillies-2 or 3
Coriander leaves-a handful
Salt to taste
Ginger -a small piece
Tamarind -a very small bit
Tempering
Oil-4tsp
Mustard-1tsp
Urad dal-1tsp
Red chillies-1
Curry leaves-few
Hing-a pinch
Method
Grind all above ingredients together to a smooth paste.
Pour water & dilute according to the consistency you want.
Heat oil in a pan & temper it.
Pour this tempering into the chutney,mix it well.
Serve it with Idli/Dosa/Pongal or any tiffin you prefer.
Note:
Some people add 1 small onion & 1 tsp of curd for extra flavour & taste.

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Green Peas Dosa / How to make Green Peas Dosa / Moongh Dal & Green Peas Dosa Recipe

Green Peas Dosa

Ingredients ground to a semi smooth batter
Soaked yellow moongh dal-1 cup
(Soak dal at least for an hour)
Frozen green peas-1 cup
(If using dry peas then soak it overnight)
Salt to taste
Green chillies-1
Ginger -a very small piece
(Grind above ingredients together to a semi smooth batter.Make sure your batter is thick.)
Other ingredients
Chopped onions-1tbsp
Jeera/cumin-1tsp
Chopped coriander leaves-1tsp
Oil-to make dosa
Method
Pour batter into a container.Add the onion,jeera & coriander leaves.
Mix well, heat a iron tawa/griddle grease it with little oil.
Now pour a ladle of batter in the middle of the tawa.
Spread the batter evenly in a circular motion.Pour oil around the dosa.
In medium flame cook till both sides are slightly brown & cooked.
Remove from pan & serve with any chutney you prefer.
Note:
a) Add 1 tsp of besan or rice flour to your batter if it becomes watery.

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Aloo Matar ki Subzi / Potato and Green Pea Curry - A Side Dish For Roti (no onion no garlic recipe)

Aloo Matar

Ingredients ground to a smooth liquid
Tomato-2 small
Ginger-a small piece
Coriander stems-1/2 cup
Tempering
Oil-4tsp
Cumin/jeera-1/2tsp
Red chillies-2
Green chillies-1
Hing-1/4tsp
Curry leaves-8
Other ingredients
Cubed potato-1 big
Frozen peas-2 cups
Pav bhaji masala-1 & 1/2tsp
Red chilly powder-1/2tsp
Coriander powder-1tsp
Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
Salt to taste
Garnish
Chopped coriander leaves-little
Lime juice-2tsp(optional)
Method
Heat oil in a pan temper it.
Add the ground masala & saute till raw smell disappears & oil separates the pan.
Now add all the dry ingredients & saute well.
Add the peas,potato & required water,cook till potatoes are cooked well.
Switch off the flame,garnish with coriander leaves & add lime juice.
Mix well,best served with Roti or Jeera Rice

Inspired by Maayeka

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Vegetable Salna / Vegetable Chalna Recipe -A Side dish for parotta/barotta.

Vegetable Salna

Ingredients roasted in 2tsp of oil till light brown & ground to a smooth paste
Chopped onion-1/2
Chopped tomato-1
Ginger & Garlic paste-2tsp
Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
Red chillies & Green chillies-each 3
Fennel seeds-2tsp
Cinnamon-a small stick
Cloves-4
Cardamom-3
Jeera/cumin-1/4tsp
Whole pepper-4
Coriander seeds-2tsp
Star anise-1
Peanut-2tsp
Grated coconut-1/2 cup
Other ingredients
Oil-3tsp
Bay leaf-1
Salt to taste
Mixed vegetables chopped-2 cups or little more
(Carrot,beans.peas,potato,cauliflower)
Coriander & Mint leaves for garnish
Method
Heat oil in a pan add bay leaf saute for a second,add the mixed vegetables & salt. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
Now pour the ground masala & 2 to 3 cups of water.cover & cook till the vegetables are cooked well.This gravy should be a bit thin so add water accordingly..
Garnish with chopped mint & coriander leaves,Serve hot with parota/barotta,Idly /Dosa or even kuska rice.
Note:
a) This gravy should be in a pouring consistency,do not make it very thick
b) Mint leaves gives a nice flavour to this salna.
c) Adjust spice level according to your taste

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Peach Milkshake - A Quick & Easy Milkshake Recipe

Peach Milkshake

Ingredients
Milk-1 cup
Chopped peach-1
Brown sugar-1tsp
Ice cubes few
Method
Blend all above ingredients together to a smooth liquid.
Pour it in a glass & serve it cold.

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