Aval Uppma

Aval/Poha / Rice flakes is very commonly used in western India... In south also its used, but not that extensively. I had bought a packet of aval almost 2 months back. So decided to make some dish with this. But what to make ? Then I remembered, my mom use to make uppma with aval. These are very tasty to have for change...

 

 

Ingredients:

 

Aval - 1 Cup

Salt - 1/4 tsp

Asafoedita - 1 pinch

Red Chilli - 2-3 nos.

Curry leaves - 1 sprig

Mustard - 1/2 tsp

Urad Dhal - 1/2 tsp

Oil - 1 tbsp

 

How to make:

 

1. Wash the aval thoroughly underwater, drain and keep aside for 5 mins. This will make the aval soft.

 

2. In a pan heat oil, add mustard, urad dhal. Once mustard crackles, add red chilli, curry leaves, asafoedita and finally the aval.

 

3. Saute for 2 mins. Add the salt and saute for 3-5 mins. Serve it hot...

 

Baingan Bartha

The smoky flavour of the brinjal is the highlight in the baingan bartha. And I just love that. But sometimes our neighbours will think tht we have burnt some food. If they ask you, you can say that you are making the tasty baingan bartha and share some with them as well....

Ingredients:

Big Brinjal - 1 no.
Onion (Finely chopped) - 1/2 Cup
Tomato (Finely chopped) - 1/2 Cup
Ginger garlic paste - 1/2 tsp (Optional)
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
Green chilli (Slit)- 2 nos.
Curry leaves - 1 sprig
Corriander leaves  - 1 tbsp
Oil - 2 tbsp

 

 

How to make:

 

1. Roast the brinjal on direct fire for 8-10 mins. Keep turning the brinjal so that its cooked well. The water will start oozing out once its well cooked.

2. Once it cools down, remove the burned skin and take the pulp and keep aside.

3. Heat oil in a pan, add chopped onion and saute till it turns transparent. Now add the ginger garlic paste, green chilli and curry leaves, saute for 2 mins.

4. Now add the tomato, saute for 2 mins and add salt, chilli powder and mix well. Saute for 2 mins. Add the brinjal pulp and blend well. This will take about 5-8 mins. Garnish with corriander leaves.



Pizza Cutlet

While I was making this I didn't know what to name it. But then since it tasted more like a pizza, my hubby named it pizza cutlets. So i kept the same. A very different snack which kids will love it....

Ingredients:

Bread crumbs - 1 Cup
Onion (Finely chopped) - 1/4 Cup
Capsicum(Finely Chopped) - 1/4 Cup
Mozeralla Cheese - 1/2 Cup
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Oregano - 1 tsp
Chilli flakes - 1 tbsp
Oil - for frying

 

How to make:

 

1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl by sprinkling little water. Leave it for 5 mins aside.

 

2. Make your desired shape and fry in medium heat oil till it turns golen brown.

 

3. Serve it hot, so that you can feel the melting mozeralla inside...