You will need :-
Mustard seeds-1/4 tsp
Cumin seeds-1/4 tsp
Tomato-3/4-chopped
Onions-chopped-3 Tbsp
Palak-250 Gms
Chilly powder-1 Tsp
Turmeric-1/4 Tsp
salt to taste
Method:-
Heat oil in a non stick skillet.
Add the mustard seeds,cumin seeds.Add the chopped onions when the mustard seeds begin to crackle.Once the onions are golden brown in color add the chopped tomatoes.Once the tomatoes become soft in texture add the chopped palak leaves,cover and allow to cook.There is no need to add water as the palak leaves out water.Season with salt,chilly powder and turmeric powder.Serve hot with rice or chapati
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Palak and Tomato curry
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Gongura fry

Ingridients:
Gongura leaves-2 Cups-chopped
Chopped onions-1 Cup
Garlic-Whole-5
Curry leaves-5
chilly powder-1/2 Tsp
Gr.chilly-5-slit with the seeds on
salt to taste
Turmeric powder-1/4 Tsp
Method
Heat cooking oil in a non stick skillet.Add mustard seeds,Once they begin to crackle add curry leaves,whole garlic,chopped onions and slit Gr.chillies.Fry well till the onions are golden brown in color.Now,add the chopped gongura leaves.Add a pinch of salt in order to retain the color of the leaves.
Cover and allow to cook for 10 mins.Remove lid and mix well.Check for salt.The leaves will shink in size.Add turmeric and chilly powder.Mix well.
Serve hot with rice and cooked daal
Friday, May 23, 2008
Healthy low calorie-Palak pappu ( dhal)

For this preparation you will need:
Palak leaves-Washed and chopped- 250 Gms
Toor dhal- 1/2 cup
1&1/2 cup-Water
Turmeric-1/4 Tsp
Chilly powder-1/4 Tsp
Garlic-1 Clove
Cooking oil-2 Tbsp
Chopped onion-1/2 Cup
Mustard seeds-1/4 Tsp
curry leaves-4
chopped green chilly-3
Method:
Separately pressure cook the dhal in 1&1/2 cups of water along with turmeric & chilly powder for 3 whistles.Keep aside.
Heat oil in a non stick skillet,when the oil is hot add the mustard seeds,curry leaves,garlic,green chilly and lastly chopped onion.
Fry well,once the onion is golden brown add the chopped palak leaves and saute for 5 mins,add a pinch of salt.This will help to retain the green color of the palak.Once the palak is cooked add the cooked dhal and mix well.Cook on a low heat for 5 mins.Check for salt.Done.
Serve hot with rice and pickle.