Showing posts with label Potatoes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Potatoes. Show all posts
Saturday, 6 September 2014
SIMPLE VEGETABLE SAAGU
Vegetable Saagu is a classic Kannadiga dish. Visit any of the Darshini hotels or Dosa corners and you are sure to see Vegetable Saagu as their signature dish. I prepare this dish with leftover vegetables at the weekend or month end dazzle with flavour and aroma and are not less worthy than any other exotic dish. Traditionally we prepare saagu using grinded masala. But in this recipe I am not using any grinded masala to fasten its cooking process. This saagu an be served with Avalakki set Dosa, Set Dosa, Rava Idly, Rava Dosa, Chapathi, Poori, Any type of Dosa, or even with rice.
3 tsp Olive oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
3 small piese cinomon sticks
4 cloves
2 green cardamoms
1 star anise
2 med size chopped onions
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
1 stem curry leaves
1 cup green beans
1 med size chopped Capcicum
2 med size chopped tomatoes
2 boiled potatoes chopped in cubes
1 tsp Red chilli powder
1&1/2tsp coriander powder
1 tsp garam masala powder
Salt as per taste
To prepare Vegetable Saagu :
1. Heat oil in a kadai or pan. Whole garam masala (cinomon sticks, cloves, green cardamoms and star anise) and saute till aroma comes from garam masala.
3. Add cumin seeds, chopped onions, ginger garlic paste, curry leaves and salt. Cook till onions are slightly golden brown, at this point add green beans and capsicum and saute for 2 min.
4. Now add required amount of water, tomatoes, cooked potato cubes, chilli powder, coriander powder and cook for 10 more min.
5. Add garam masala powder. At this stage taste the curry and adjust the salt and spice level.
5. Vegetable Saagu is ready to serve. Serve hot with Avalakki set Dosa, Set Dosa, Rava Idly, Rava Dosa, Chapathi, Poori, Any type of Dosa, or even with rice.
Tips / Notes :
- For this recipe u can add Curd to get mild flavour.
- Adjust the whole garam masal, spice and salt level as per your taste.
- U can prepare this recipe by just adding garlic paste instead of Ginger garlic paste.
- U can omitt Ginger garlic paste to prepare it as fasting recipe.
- U can add vegetables of your choice.
Health benefits
1. Most vegetables are naturally low in fat and calories. None have cholesterol.
2. Vegetables are important sources of many nutrients, including potassium, dietary fiber, folate (folic acid), vitamin A, and vitamin C.
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Mixed Vegetable Saagu Karnataka Style
Mixed Vegetable Saagu is basically a coconut based vegetables curry with a beautiful blend of flavors and spices. Mixed Vegetable Saagu is one of the most popular side dishes in almost all kannadigas house. Restaurants in Karnataka that is usually served it with Avalakki set Dosa, Set Dosa, Rava Idly, Rava Dosa, Any type of Dosa, Chapathi, Poori, the list is endless. You will surely see a little cup of this along with some chutney. And this is one of my family favorite side dish too.
Ingredients for Mixed Vegetable Saagu :
Finely chopped mixed vegetables (ex : Beans, Carrot, Potato, Peas, cauliflower, chayote squash etc- Quantity of veggies are your choice. I normally add more vegetables)
Salt
Lemon -1
Coriander leaves - to garnish ; chopped
Salt
Lemon -1
Coriander leaves - to garnish ; chopped
For Masala To grind :
Grated Coconut - 1/2 cup
Roasted chana dal / Putani- 2 tbsp
Soaked Poppy seeds / Khus khus- 2 tsp
Coriander seeds / Dhania - 1 tsp
Cumin seeds / Jeera - 1/2 tsp
Cinnamon sticks - 1" stick 3 pieces
Cloves - 3 -4 nos
Star anise /Chakri phool- 1 no
Cardamom / Elaichi -2 no
Mace / Javitre / Japtre - little
Dried kapok buds / Shalmali / marathi moggu-2 -3
Ginger - a small piece
Garlic - 3-4 pods
Onion - 2 -3 slice
Green Chillies - 4-6
Pudina / Coriander leaves or both - a handful
For Tempering :
Oil - 2-4 tsp
Mustard Seeds - 1tsp
Split black gram / urad dal - 1 tsp
Curry leaves - few
Turmeric / Haldi -1/4 tsp
2 Red chillies cut into half
2 med Onions finely chopped
1 med Tomato finely chopped
To prepare Mixed Vegetable Saagu :
1. Cook the veggies with some salt and water till done. Ensure that they are cooked just right.
2. For the masala, grind all the ingredients mentioned under masala to grind to a smooth paste adding some water.
3. Heat oil in a kadai or pan. Add mustard seeds and urad dal. When they start splutter add broken red chillies, curry leaves and haldi. Add chopped onion fry till translucent. Add chopped tomatoes. Fry for some more mins.
4. Add cooked veggies and masala paste. Add salt and water. Mix well and allow it to boil well. When it boils, saagu gets thickens a bit. If requied add some more water to get the desired consistency.
5. Switch off the flame and add chopped coriander leaves and squeeze lemon juice. Serve hot Vegetable saagu with Avalakki set Dosa, Set Dosa, Rava Idly, Rava Dosa, Chapathi, Poori, Any type of Dosa, or even with rice.
Tips / Notes:
- If u don't have all the garam masala ingredients mentioned under Masala To grind, you can manage with cinnamon, cloves and elaichi. Later add some Garam masala powder.
- U can add vegetables of your choice.
- Adjust the whole garam masal, spice and salt level as per your taste.
Health Benefits :
1. Most vegetables are naturally low in fat and calories. None have cholesterol. (Coconut may add fat, calories, or cholesterol.)
2. Vegetables are important sources of many nutrients, including potassium, dietary fiber, folate (folic acid), vitamin A, and vitamin C.
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Thursday, 29 May 2014
Aloo Spinach / Potato Palak Masala
A side dish with gravy using Spinach and Potatoes. Aloo Palak | Potato Spinach Masala is a very popular dish of
Ingredients for Aloo Spinach / Potato Palak Masala :
3 med Potatoes cut into 4 pieces each
3 to 4 cup Finely Chopped Spinach
1 to 2 no Tomatoes
3-4 tbsp Olive oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 med Onion Finely Chopped
1 tbsp Ginger-Garlicpaste
1/2 tbsp Red Chilly Powder
1 tbsp Corianderpowder
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
Salt as per taste
To prepare Aloo Spinach / Potato Palak Masala :
1. Peel and cut the potatoes into 4 pieces and pressure cook it.
2. Heat a tbsp of olive oil in a pan, add Chopped Spinach and fry till raw smell leaves. The spinach will take 5 to 7 minutes to boil. Turn off the burner and allow spinach to coo naturally. Then grind it with tomatoes properly in a mixture to make a puree.
3. Heat remaining olive oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, Ginger-Garlic paste and onions, fry till onion turn golden brown.
4. Add Spinach and tomato puree and cook for 5 min then add red chilly powder, salt, coriander powder and turmeric powder, mix well and cook for 5 more min.
5. Finally add cooked potatoes, cook for 2 more min. Aloo Spinach / Potato Palak Masala is ready.
6. Serve hot with Chapati / roti / paratha / non /rice.
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Tuesday, 20 May 2014
Veg Pasta Italiyano White
An Italian dish very easy to cook and a treat to your taste buds. Veg pasta is an absolute kids favourite, they often make faces in eating veggies, but this time they won't be able to ignore it. After all veggies are served along with their lovable pasta with Cheese.
Ingredients for Veg Pasta Italiano White :
1 1/2 cup - Pasta (Elbow)
1/2 cup - Italian Tomato Sauce
1/2 cup - Italian Tomato Sauce
1/2 cup grated Cheddar Cheese
3 tbsp Olive Oil
1/4 cup Broccoli
1/4 cup Capsicum
8 sliced Button Mushrooms
1/4 cup Broccoli
1/4 cup Capsicum
8 sliced Button Mushrooms
1/4 cup Frozen Peace
2 Carrots sliced
2 small Potatoes sliced
1 Onions sliced
1 Onions sliced
4 cloves chopped Garlic
1 1/2 tsp Italian Mixed Herbs : Oregano, Basil & marjoram
To prepare Veg Pasta Italiano White:
1. Boil the Pasta in a pan with little olive oil and salt, Oil does not allow the pasta to stick.
2. Take a Deep pan put olive oil, add the chopped garlic fry for 2 min.
3. Put all the sliced veggies and mix well. Don't overcook the vegetables.
4. Now add the Italian Tomato Sauce, Italian Mixed Herbs and cook for 3-4 min. then add pasta mix it well.
2. Take a Deep pan put olive oil, add the chopped garlic fry for 2 min.
3. Put all the sliced veggies and mix well. Don't overcook the vegetables.
4. Now add the Italian Tomato Sauce, Italian Mixed Herbs and cook for 3-4 min. then add pasta mix it well.
5. Take a baking pan, place the cooked pasta then topped up with mozzarella/cheddar cheese.
6. Place the tray in the oven and bake till cheese gets melt.....
7. Veg Pasta Italiano White is ready to serve.
Tips / Notes:
· Use the Preheat and baking instructions as per oven user guide.
· U can add walnut / pecan nut / chocolate chips for this recipe.
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Chicken Pasta Italiano White
An Italian dish very easy to cook and a treat to your taste buds and its very good Kids school lunch box food too
Ingredients for Chicken Pasta Italiano White:
1 1/2 cup - Pasta (Elbow)
1/2 cup - Italian Tomato Sauce
1/2 cup - Italian Tomato Sauce
1/2 cup grated Cheddar Cheese
3 tbsp Olive Oil
4 to 5 sticks sliced Chicken sausage
4 to 5 sticks sliced Chicken sausage
1/4 cup Capsicum
8 sliced Button Mushrooms
8 sliced Button Mushrooms
1/4 cup Frozen Peace
1 Onions sliced
1 Onions sliced
4 cloves chopped Garlic
1 1/2 tsp Italian Mixed Herbs : Oregano, Basil & marjoram
To prepare Chicken Pasta Italiano White:
1. Boil the Pasta in a pan with little olive oil and salt, Oil does not allow the pasta to stick.
2. Boil Button Mushrooms and Chicken sausage separately.
3. Take a Deep pan put olive oil, add Chicken sausage, chopped garlic fry for 2 min.
4. Put all the sliced veggies and mix well. Don't overcook the vegetables.
5. Now add the Italian Tomato Sauce, Italian Mixed Herbs and cook for 3-4 min. then add pasta mix it well.
4. Put all the sliced veggies and mix well. Don't overcook the vegetables.
5. Now add the Italian Tomato Sauce, Italian Mixed Herbs and cook for 3-4 min. then add pasta mix it well.
6. Take a baking pan, place the cooked pasta then topped up with mozzarella/cheddar cheese.
7. Place the tray in the oven and bake till cheese gets melt.....
8. Chicken Pasta Italiano White is ready to serve.
8. Chicken Pasta Italiano White is ready to serve.
Tips / Notes:
· Use the Preheat and baking instructions as per oven user guide.
· U can add walnut / pecan nut / chocolate chips for this recipe.
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