ಟೊಮೇಟೊ ಕಾಯಿ ಸಾಸಿವೆ / Green Tomato in Mustard- Yougurt Sauce

 This is one of the healthy and quick recipes learnt my aunt Sowmya Bhat. Thank you athe for a lovely recipe.I have used Green Tomatoes which I grew on MY balcony :).

Preparation Time: 25 min
Servings: 2-3

Ingredients:

• 1 large Green Tomato chopped ( I used 3 small)
• 1/2 cup grated Coconut
• 2-3 green Chilies ( to taste)
• 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
• 2 cups Yogourt / Curds 
• 1 1/2 tsp Jaggery ( optimal)
• Salt to taste

For tempering:

• 1 tsp Oil
• 1/2 tsp Mustard seed
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder 

Method:

• Heat the Oil in pan, add Mustard seeds, once you here crackling sound add, Turmeric powder and chopped green Tomatoes. Then cook for about 3 min.
• Then add salt to taste, Jaggery and about 1/4 cup of water. Cook for another 3-4 min ( until 75% done).
• In the mean while grind grated Coconut, Mustard seeds and green Chilies into smooth paste using little water.
• Now add the ground mixture to cooked Tomatoes and cook for another 4-5 min on a medium heat.
• Allow to cool.
• Finally add Yogourt, adjust the salt if needed. 
• Serve with plain rice or with any rice item of your choice.

Coconut-Poppy Seed Bread (Eggless)

Hello friends, here is a different, easy and tasty bread recipe for you all. I took the basic idea of this recipe from a cook book, but not followed the step to step procedure as in the book. I did some changes in the ingredients. I skipped adding Soy Milk ( was in the original recipe), I somehow don't like the flavor. You can substitute the regular Milk with Soy Milk and some other flavors if you like. Give it a try. Have fun.

Preparation time:2 hr 20 min.
Servings: 1 Loaf

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cup All purpose flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Coconut
• 2 tbsp Poppy seeds / Gasagase
• 2 tbsp Butter(melted)
• 1 1/2 cup Milk
• Crushed Cardamom 
• 3/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking Soda
• Pinch of salt

Method:

• Soak the Poppy seeds for 1 hr.
• Then grind the soaked Poppy seeds with Coconut and about 3/4 cup Milk into smooth paste.
• Take Sugar and Butter in a bowl and mix well. Then add All purpose flour, Baking powder, baking soda, ground mixture, crushed Cardamom and salt to taste, mix very well.
• Now add the remaining Milk and mix well.
• Now grease the loaf pan with little Oil or Butter, pour the mixture.
• In the mean while pre- heat the oven at 350 degree F for 15 min.
• Now place the loaf pan in center of the oven and bake for 55-60 min.
• After 55-60 min, insert a knife or fork through to check if the bread is evenly baked. If the dough sticks to the knife, bake again for 3-4 min.
• Allow to cool for 10 min.
• Serve with a cup of hot Tea or Coffee.

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Capsicum Rice

Preparation time: 30 min

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 3 cups long grain Rice cooked.
• 2 Capsicum / Bell Pepper Chopped ( I used 1 Red and 1 Green)
• 2 tbsp Oil
• 3 Cloves
• 2 Cardamum
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 tsp Ginger-Garlic paste
• 4-5 green Chilies finely minced
• Salt to taste
• 1 small squeezed Lemon

Method:

• Heat the Oil in a pan, add Cloves,Cardamom, Bay leaf, minced green Chilies and Ginger-Garlic paste. Saute  for 30-40 secs.
• Now add the Chopped Capsicum, Cook for 8-10 min on medium heat( until gets soft). Then add cooked Rice and salt to taste, mix very well. 
• Finally add the squeezed Lemon and mix well.
• Serve hot with Raitha or any gravy.

Neer Dose / Rice Crepe

Neer Dose/ Thellevu  / Bari akki Dose is one of the common breakfast items in North Canara and South Canara  region of Karnataka. It is very easy to make and does not require any fermentation. I prefer non-stick pan, as it is easier and  can avoid most of the disasters :). Give it a shot. Let me know how it turned out. Happy cooking.

Preparation time: 3 hrs for soaking, 30 min for grinding and preparing Dose.
Servings: 3-4

Ingredients:

• 2 cups white Rice
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Coconut(optional)
• Water
• Salt to taste

Method:

• Soak the rice in water for 3-4 hours..
• Then grind  soaked Rice and grated Coconut into smooth paste using some water.
• Then add salt to taste and about 5 cups of water.The batter should be very watery. It should not stick to the ladle.
• Heat a non-stick pan. Take a ladleful of batter and spread  on the pan. (I literally throw the batter on the pan from about 1/2 feet height). You will need about 2 ladleful of batter to make one dosa. Cover and cook for 2 min on a low to medium heat. Cook only one side.
• Serve hot with Chutney and Ghee.