Sev

Sev

Its that time of the year when its Diwali. Diwali without snacks is of no fun. This is one of the savory item that I loved as a kid and used to enjoy it when my Mom made. Now its time for me to make it so that my kids get to enjoy it.

Ingredients:

Rice flour - 1 measure (2 cups)

Gram flour (Besan) - 1/2 measure (1 cup)
Ajwain (Carom seeds) - 1 teaspoon
Red chilli powder as per taste
Salt as per taste
Warm Oil - 2 tablespoons
Oil for deep frying

Method:

Mix all the above ingredients by adding little water. Heat oil in a pan for deep frying. To test if the oil is ready drop a  pinch of dough.If it rises immediately,temperature is just right. Make the sev using the sev mould over the oil in a circular manner. Let it cook in one side till bubbles cease.Flip it and again cook till its light golden. Remove and drain in a tissue. Adjust the flame whenever needed so that it doesn't turn brown.

Dough

Filling dough in mould

Frying in oil

Pokavadam (Ribbon Pakoda)

Pokavadam

Its that time of the year when its Diwali. Diwali without snacks is of no fun. This is one of the savory item that I loved as a kid and used to enjoy it when my Mom made. Now its time for me to make it so that my kids get to enjoy it.

Ingredients:

 Rice flour - 1 measure (2 cups)

Gram flour (Besan) - 1/2 measure (1 cup)
Asafoetida - teaspoon
Red chilli powder as per taste
Salt as per taste
Warm Oil - 2 tablespoons
Butter  - 1/4 cup melted
Oil for deep frying

Method:

Mix all the above ingredients by adding little water. Heat oil in a pan for deep frying. To test if the oil is ready drop a  pinch of dough.If it rises immediately,temperature is just right. Make the pokadam using the ribbon pakoda mould over the oil in a circular manner. Let it cook in one side till bubbles cease.Flip it and again cook till its light golden.Remove and drain in a tissue. Adjust the flame whenever needed so that it doesn't turn brown.

Dough

Mould

Filling dough in mould

Frying in oil

South Indian style Palak (Spinach)

This is one of the best Palak dishes that I love. I cannot make it as good as my Mom, but still make it sometimes.

Ingredients:
Palak (Spinach) - 1 bunch
Towar Dal
Whole Red Chillies - 4
Fresh grated Coconut - 1/2 cup
Haldi Turmeric powder
Salt
Oil
Mustard seeds

Method:
Boil towar dal in cooker. Boil Spinach with some salt and haldi and little water. Blend it in a blender, just once. Grind coconut and red chillies to a smooth paste. Mix boiled towar dal, spinach and coconut paste, mix well and boil. Season with mustard seeds.