Archive for the ‘Potato’ Category
Stuffed Dal Dhokli
Posted in Beans/Lentils, Coconut, Potato, Wheat Flour on February 25, 2008| 38 Comments »
Jowar no rotlo and Potato thai style
Posted in Jowar, Potato on February 5, 2008| 33 Comments »
Sambhaaryu Shaak
Posted in Besan, Potato, Vegetables on September 7, 2007| 73 Comments »
Puri Bhaji
Posted in Peas, Potato, Semolina, Tomato, Wheat Flour on August 18, 2007| 46 Comments »
Naan with Dal Makkhani
Posted in Black Urad Dal, Garlic, Ginger, Maida/All purpose flour, Onion, Potato, Red Beans/ Rajma, Tomato, Wheat Flour on July 21, 2007| 47 Comments »
Swiss rosti
Posted in Potato on February 25, 2007| 33 Comments »
Whether mashed, baked or roasted, people often consider potatoes as comfort food. This sentiment probably inspired the potato’s scientific name, Solanum tuberosum, since solanum is derived from a Latin word meaning “soothing”. The potato’s name also reflects that it belongs to the Solanaceae family whose other members include tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, and tomatillos.
Unfortunately, most people eat potatoes in the form of greasy French fries or potato chips, and even baked potatoes are typically loaded down with fats such as butter, sour cream, melted cheese and bacon bits. Such treatment can make even baked potatoes a potential contributor to a heart attack. But take away the extra fat and deep frying, and a baked potato is an exceptionally healthful low calorie, high fiber food that offers significant protection against cardiovascular disease and cancer. Â
More on benefits of potato over here.
One such healthy recipe by potato is Swiss Rosti!!!!! With hardly a tiny bit of oil used to make rosti, it becomes a very healthy breakfast!!! 🙂 Â
Quick fix potato curry… Vatana Bateta nu Shaak and Bell Pepper Stir Fry
Posted in Bell Peppers, Besan, Peas, Potato, Tomato on December 5, 2006| 34 Comments »
Since the time I started working, cooking something exotic and special is restricted only to the weekends…… Weekdays are for quick fix meals which can be made in a jiffy. But this weekend, with the lazy mood that I was in, I thought of making some traditional gujju dishes which are also quick fixes. 🙂
This potato curry, which in gujarati we call it as vatana-bateta nu shaak can be made in flat 20 mins. YES 20 mins!!!!!
Lets get on with it. 🙂
And the time starts now………
Peel and chop 1-2 potatoes and take 1 cup of peas. Wash them together.
Heat some oil a pressure cooker. Let the mustard seeds splutter and then add the cumin seeds. Add the chopped potatoes and peas,
1-2 cloves of garlic (cruched),
1 tsp red chilli powder,
1/2 tsp turmeric,
2 tsp dhaniya jeera powder,
1/2 garam masala
puree of 2 tomatoes and
1-2 tsp jaggery.
(Ideally the tomato puree should do the job and you will not need to add any water. But if you feel it does not have a gravy like consistency then add about 1/2 a glass of water )
Cook for about two whistles and garnish with fresh corriander. How much time still remaining…..???? 😉 And this is the traditional VATANA BATATA NU SHAAK.
Serve with hot chapatis and steamed rice. And after that, make sure you take a nap for at least 2 hrs 😉 .
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This is one dish which made me a bell pepper lover instantly!! 🙂
Heat about 1-2 tsp of oil in a pan and dry roast about 3/4th cup of bengal gram flour (Besan)
Keep stiring on low flame. After about 10-15 mins you should start getting the aroma of roasted flour. You should also notice a slight change in the colour at this time. (If you come across a few lumps in the flour while roasting, break them with the back of the spoon while you are stiring. If some of them still remain, never mind!!!! we aren’t going for any competition are we??? 
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Once you start getting the aroma, add 1 tsp of red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric and salt to taste. And mix it all together. Keep this aside.
Cut the bell peppers in about 1 inch squares – not any smaller than that!!!!! ( I have taken all three. You can even take one or two or whatever you like.) I took about 1/2 of each type.
Heat the oil in a pan and add the bell peppers and salt to taste (Be careful since you have already added salt in the flour. So balance accordingly) Cover and let it cook till they start to soften. (Takes about 10-15 mins )
Once they are soft (but still a bit crunchy) add in the flour and mix. (You can adjust the amount of flour you want as per your taste. If there is extra flour remaining you can store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use it for future use. Since it is bengal gram flour it can be used in many dishes. Sometimes I intentionally roast more and store it in the fridge so that I don’t have to roast it again the next time. )
If you find its very dry just sprinkle some water and mix. This will depend on how pulpy your peppers are. If they are nice and thick, you will not need any. But if they are thin then yes, you might need to sprinkle a few drops.
Jhatpat Aloo Paratha
Posted in Potato on November 12, 2006| 24 Comments »
Ever tried making aloo paratha this way??? It’s fast and simple, especially for someone like me who hates rolling parathas and chapatis, let alone stuffing it with something. 🙂
Stuffed Bell Peppers…
Posted in Bell Peppers, Potato on November 6, 2006| 22 Comments »
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