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  • How to make sev puri

    How to make sev puri

    Chaats are an all time favourite at home.  Kids are happy with it and so am I ! Bhel puri is much preferred but sometimes we do make Sev Puri and Pani puri also.

    When it comes to cooking, I need some quick and easy methods. Elaborate and long standing hours are not my cup of tea. I prefer preparing another dish in the mean time. Thus, the puris and sev are outsourced here, all other chutneys and toppings are made at home. Thus, this is an easy reference on How to make Sev Puri

    The city’s chaats shop makes two kinds of puris, puffed ones and flattened ones. The flattened ones are called as papdi usually.

    The other chaats on the blog  Corn chaat Ragda Patties Ghugni chaat Bhel puri

    sev puri
    sev puri

    Ingredients:

    • 16 puris or papdis
    • 1 potato
    • 1 onion
    • salt to taste
    • 1 teaspoon chilli powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala
    • green chutney
    • dates chutney
    • 1 cup fine sev
    • a little bit of onions for topping

    For the green chutney:

    Ingredients:

    • 2 tablespoon coriander
    • 4 green chillies
    • salt to taste
    • water

    Method:

    Grind all ingredients together. Remove it in a bowl.

    Dates chutney

    Ingredients:

    • 10 seedless dates
    • 1 lemon ball tamarind
    • 1 tablespoon jaggery
    • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
    • salt to taste
    • water

    Method;

    Wash the tamarind. Boil the dates, tamarind, cumin and jaggery with some water for ten minutes. Let cool. Then grind them together with salt. Remove and store in an airtight container.

    Let’s get to making of Sev Puri now

    1. Boil the potato in the pressure cooker.
    2. Chop the onion finely.
    3. Prepare the green chutney by grinding the ingredients together.
    4. Dates chutney can be prepared and stored in the refrigerator. Add a little water if the consistency is thick.
    5. Once the pressure releases, peel the skin of potato and mash it. Add onions (keep aside some for topping), salt and chilly powder. Mix it.
    6. Place the puris in a plate.
    7. Put a little mixture on each of them.
    8. Then, put a little green chutney.
    9. Put a little dates chutney over each of them.
    10. Now, add sev over it.
    11. Finally, top with a little onion pieces.
    ingredients for sev puri
    ingredients for sev puri

    green chutney, dates chutney, potato mixture, sev and puri. Only the sliced onions for topping is missing in the picture.

    puris arranged in a plate
    puris arranged in a plate

    Arrange the puris in a plate.

    potato mixture is put
    potato mixture is put

    Take a small ball of the mixture and spread it on each one of them.

    green chutney is put
    green chutney is put

    Top with a little green chutney (a quarter spoon) over each one of them.

    dates chutney is put
    dates chutney is put

    Then put a little dates chutney over each puri arranged in the plate.

    top with sev
    top with sev

    Top each puri with fine sev and onions.

    sev puri is ready
    sev puri is ready

    Sev Puri is ready to serve!

    Take a tip: You can sprinkle little chaat masala and cumin powder before putting sev.

    sev puri
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    Sev Puri

    Sev Puri is a popular chaat that is relished by most indivduals.
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: Indian

    Ingredients
      

    • 15 small flattened puris
    • 1 onion
    • 1 potato
    • green chutney
    • dates chutney
    • 1 cup fine sev
    • 1 tablespoon finely chopped onions
    • 1 teaspoon chilly powder
    • salt to taste
    For the green chutney
    • 2 tablespoon coriander
    • 4 green chilly
    • salt to taste
    • water
    Dates Chutney
    • 10 seedless dates

    Method
     

    1. Cut the onion into small pieces
    2. Boil the potato in pressure cooker. Once the pressure is released, peel the skin and mash the potato. Mix salt, chilly powder and onion pieces to it.
    3. Grind all ingredients for the green chutney together. 
    4. Arrange the puris in a plate.
    5. Take a little of the potato mixture and spread it over each puri. Top them with green chutney and dates chutney. Finally, put sev and chopped onions over it.

    Notes

    • Use flat puris to make sev puri.
    • Dates chutney can be made and stored in the refrigerator.
    • Adjust the consistency of the chutney. It should be moderate.
    sev puri
    sev puri

    Similar chaat recipes from co- bloggers

    Dabeli style roasted sweet potatoes Ram Ladoo Ragda Pattice  Dabeli twists and moong dal chaat

     

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  • Mega Diwali Collection

    Mega Diwali Collection

    Diwali is one of the important festivals that we celebrate. It is a festival which everyone looks forward to, four days of relaxation, festive atmosphere, array of sweets and savoury, pooja and celebrations with near and dear ones and not to miss the bursting of crackers! This year Diwali starts on October 17.

    I thought of making  a mega collection of sweets and savoury for Diwali. I approached my blogger friends on facebook and all were enthusiastic about it. Thankyou dear friends for your wonderful posts. This post would not have happened without your contribution. The collection consists of sweets for festive cooking, burfis and pedas to store in the box, cakes for the diwali party along with a few savoury dishes. I do know what to cook for the festive season.

     

    collage diwali 2017
    collage diwali 2017

    Click on the title or the picture for the recipe

     

    Basundi by Jayashree

    basundi
    basundi

     

    Moong Dal Halwa by Meera Giridhar

     

    Moong Dal Halwa
    Moong Dal Halwa

    Instant Rabri by Aanchal Arora 

    rabri
    rabri

    Rasmalai by Aruna Panangipally

    rasmalai
    rasmalai

    Bamboo rice payasam by Seema Doraiswamy Sriram

    bamboo rice payasam
    bamboo rice payasam

    Gurwale Chawal by Maria Nasir

    gurwale chawal
    gurwale chawal

    Munganey by Sandhya Nadkarni

    munganey
    munganey

    Peach Phirni by Poonam Bachav

    peach phirni
    peach phirni

    Rabri Malpua by Trupti Bhatt

    rabri malpua
    rabri malpua

    Meethe Chawal by Jolly Makkar

    meethe chawal
    meethe chawal

    Pista Gulkand Ladoo by Piyali

    pista gulkand ladoo
    pista gulkand ladoo

     

    Mysore Pak by Avin S Kohli

    Mysore pak
    Mysore pak

     

    Gujiya Bites by The Belly Rules the Mind

    Gujiya bites
    Gujiya bites

     

    Kesar Malai Peda by Jagruti Danecha

    Kesar malai peda
    Kesar malai peda

    Seven Cup Fudge by Jayashree

    seven cup burfi
    seven cup burfi

    Malai Cake by Sonia

    malai cake
    malai cake

    Chocolate Cupcake by Sarika Seth Gunjal

    Chocolate Cupcakes
    Chocolate Cupcakes

    Triple Chocolate Cake by Sonia Gupta

    triple chocolate cake
    triple chocolate cake

    Dharwad Peda by Parulz

    dharwad peda
    dharwad peda

    Little millet and walnut ladoo by Nalini Somayaji

    millet walnut ladoo
    millet walnut ladoo

    Chocolate Nankhatai by Poonam Bachhav

    chocolate nankhatai
    chocolate nankhatai

    Mango Almond Burfi by Sapna

    mango almond burfi
    mango almond burfi

    Nippattu by Jayashree

    nippattu
    nippattu

    Lauki Kofta Curry by Aanchal Gupta

    no onion garlic lauki kofta curry
    no onion garlic lauki kofta curry

    Vanilla, caramel and chocolate burfi by Jagruti Danecha

    Vanilla, caramel and chocolate burfi
    Vanilla, caramel and chocolate burfi

    No cook coconut gulkand modak by Sandhya

    Coconut gulkand modak
    Coconut gulkand modak

    Urad dal kachori by Swati

    Kachori
    Kachori

    Cherry chocolate kunafa tart by Afroz

    Chocolate Kunafa
    Chocolate Kunafa

    Amrit by Rajani

    Amrit by Rajani
    Amrit by Rajani

    Chiwda by Jayashree

    chiwda
    chiwda

    Wishing one and all a Happy Diwali ! May the year ahead be filled with peace and joy ! If you have liked this post, do share it further.

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  • Seven Cup Burfi how to make seven cup fudge

    Seven Cup Burfi how to make seven cup fudge

    Seven cup burfi is a popular sweet or fudge made in South India. It is called as a seven cup sweet as the measure of all ingredients together is seven cups.It is usually prepared during Diwali.

    seven cup burfi
    seven cup burfi

    Other burfi recipes on the blog: Coconut and Mango Burfi Dates Burfi  Coconut Burfi

    Recipe of Seven Cup Burfi

    Ingredients:

    • 1 cup fresh grated coconut
    • 1 cup gram flour
    • 1 cup milk
    • 1.5 cup ghee
    • 2.5 cup sugar
    • a pinch of salt

    Method:

    1. Grate the coconut, use the finely grated one for this.
    2. Take a thick bottom pan and mix all the ingredients except salt.
    3. Heat it on a low flame, keep stirring, as it will easily get burnt.
    4. Grease a plate with a little ghee.
    5.  Let cook for fifteen to twenty minutes. It becomes a thick porous mass with bubbles all over.
    6. Sprinkle a little salt and mix well.
    7. Spread it on the greased plate.
    8. Make incisions after some time.
    9. Do not remove them immediately.
    10. Store in a tight jar.

    Take a tip:

    • The actual recipe calls for three cups of sugar and one cup of ghee, but I have decreased the sugar and increased with ghee.
    • Use good quality besan to get good results.

     

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    Seven Cup Burfi

    Seven Cup Burfi is a sweet preparation made of fresh coconut and gram flour along with a few other ingredients. Make it for the forthcoming festival and enhance the joy.
    Servings: 16 pieces

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup fresh grated coconut
    • 1 cup gram flour
    • 1 cup milk
    • 1.5 cup ghee
    • 2.5 cup sugar
    • pinch of salt

    Method
     

    1. Grate the coconut, use only the finely grated one for making this one.
    2. Take a thick bottom pan and mix all the ingredients except salt.
    3. Heat it on a low flame, keep stirring all the while.
    4. Grease a plate with a little ghee.
    5. It takes about fifteen minutes to be ready. It forms a thick porous mass.
    6. Add the salt and mix it.
    7. Pour it on the greased plate. Cut them into pieces.
    8. Do not remove immediately.
    9. Store in a clean jar.

    Notes

    • Adding of salt is optional.
    • Cardamom powder may be used.
    • The actual recipe calls for three cups of sugar and one cup of ghee, but I felt it was too sweet.
    • Use any cup for measurement but ensure you use the same one for all ingredients.

     

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  • Nippattu| Rice crackers | Karnataka recipe

    Nippattu| Rice crackers | Karnataka recipe

    Nippatu or rice crackers as they may be called are popular snacks prepared during festivities. They can be stored for a long time and can be used with tea or as an evening snack. In Karnataka, nippattu is different from other states. Here is one such kind. (more…)

  • How to make chiwda at home

    How to make chiwda at home

    Chiwda is one of the snacks stored in the kitchen shelves. It is primarily made during Diwali, when a variety of snacks are prepared. Here is my version of Chiwda recipe. It is a tasty, guilt free snack.

    Plain chiwda is usually made by frying flattened rice or poha. It is then mixed with spices and other condiments. But, here we are lucky enough to get the ready, roasted version of it. Thus, a guilt free snack is ready in no time.

    Update : Plain chiwda is available in all outlets as half kilogram and one kilogram packets.

    Snacks in the jar as avalakki, chiwda and  murmura are always seen in the kitchen shelves. Along with it comes other snacks as chakli, nippattu and kodbole which are loved by all but not made often.

    Chiwda makes a good snack with tea. It is ideal to serve with breakfast as an accompaniment. An easy to make, quick snack is more than welcome here. Check out the recipe.

    Can we store chiwda ?

    Yes, chiwda can be stored for a long time. Keep it in a clean, air-tight container.

    Is it a festive snack ?

    Yes, it is mostly made during Diwali.

     

    chiwda

    What goes in the chiwda ?

    • Chiwda : It is the star ingredient. You can use the store bought chiwda or fry the rice flakes in oil  and use them. Using the store bought is easier and healthier. Just clean it once and use it.
    • Oil : Use good quality oil.
    • Sesame seed : Use the white sesame seed.
    • Cumin : A dash of cumin elevates the taste.
    • Turmeric powder : A dash of turmeric in the seasoning gives a good colour. It also has anti-bacterial properties.
    • Dry coconut : Cut them into thin and small pieces.
    • Curry leaves : Cooking seems to be incomplete without the humble curry leaves.
    • Red chillies : Throw in one or two in the seasoning.
    • Asafoetida: Sprinkle a little bit of asafoetida for that nice aroma.
    • Dry fruits: Cashew pieces and raisins are usually dded. You may add almond pieces too.
    • Ground nut and dalia: For that crunchy taste in between.
    • Chilli powder : To give a spicy taste to the dish.

     

    chiwda
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    How to make chiwda

    Chiwda is a delectable snack to binge on. It is usually made during festivals as Diwali and Holi. 
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 19 minutes
    Total Time 29 minutes
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: Indian

    Ingredients
      

    • 1/2 kilogram plain chiwda
    • 1/2 cup ground nuts
    • 1/2 cup split dahlia
    • 8 cashewnuts
    • 15 raisins
    • 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
    • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon sesame
    • 1 teaspoon chilly powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
    • salt to taste
    • curry leaves
    • oil for frying and roasting

    Method
     

    1. Take oil in a pan. Deep fry the groundnuts. Remove them and keep aside.
    2. Similarly, fry the split dahlia, cashew nuts, raisins and curry leaves seperately.
    3. Take two tablespoon of that oil and make the seasoning. Add mustard seeds, as it splutters, put cumin and sesame. Add asafoetida and turmeric. A few seconds later, add chilly powder, salt and sugar.
    4. Mix well. Put the fried ingredients into it. Add the plain chiwda and mix well.
    5. Heat it for a few minutes. Tasty chiwda is ready to binge.

    Notes

    To make chiwda, take flattened rice (poha or aval) and deep fry in oil. Do not make it brown in colour.

    About the event :

    An old post was updated today31/8/2025 with better pictures. Sending this to Foodies_Redoing Old Post_159. Here, I have changed both the text and the pictures, a lot of changes has been made in the post. The recipe remains the same.

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    a bowl of chiwda

     

  • Crispy Bhindi Fry | okra fry

    Crispy Bhindi Fry | okra fry

    Crispy Bhindi Fry makes a tasty accompaniment with any meal. It is loved by one and all.

    Bhindi is the common name for ladies finger or okra. It is a versatile vegetable which can be turned into crispy fried savouries or as a stir fry. The stuffed okra is simply irresistible. The weather calls for fried food and I ended up frying it, Tasty Bhindi Fry is on the blog today. I like this recipe for it’s simplicity, no extra dressings or garnishing; but yet, it is tasty and loved by all.

    Bhindi fry

    It makes a good accompaniment  with hot steamed rice, a dollop of ghee elevates the taste. The best way is to eat it along with rice and sambar.

    My other bhindi recipes: okra stir fry, stuffed bhindi

    Let’s get over to the recipe of Bhindi Fry

    Ingredients:

    • 1 kg ladys finger/okra/ bhindi
    • salt to taste
    • 3 teaspoon chilli powder
    • oil for frying

    Method:

    1. Wash and dry the okra. Cut them into thin pieces.
    2. Take oil in a pan.
    3. Heat it.
    4. Once it it is hot, slowly put a bowl of it.
    5. Deep fry on medium flame, after sometime, keep it on high for sometime. Keep stirring with a ladle.
    6. Once it is light brown in colour, remove it on a tissue paper.
    7. Put the next batch to fry.
    8. Take the fried ones and put them in a bowl. Add a little salt and chilly powder (1/2 teaspoon). Mix it well.
    9. You need to repeat this step every time.
    10. Store in a air tight container.

    Take a tip:

    • Cut into thin slices.
    • Be careful while frying. Once, it is golden, remove it on a tissue paper. It does not taste good if it gets darker.
    • Add salt and chilly powder accordingly.
    • Close the lid once it is cool.
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    Bhindi Fry | Okra fry | Ladies finger Fry

    Bhindi fry is a tasty accompaniment that can be used with any meal. 
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 11 minutes
    Total Time 26 minutes
    Servings: 6 people
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Indian, karnataka, South Indian

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 kilogram bhindi/okra/lady’s finger
    • 3 teaspoon chilly powder
    • salt to taste
    • oil for frying

    Method
     

    1. Wash and pat dry the okra. Cut them into thin pieces.
    2. Heat oil in a pan. 
    3. Once it is heated, add handful of cut pieces slowly into the oil.
    4. Deep fry on medium flame. After a few minutes, fry on high flame for one minute.
    5. Once it is light brown in colour, reduce the flame and remove it on a tissue paper.
    6. Put the next badge of okra pieces to fry.
    7. Put the fried okra in a bowl. Add a little salt and chilly powder to it. Mix it. It is ready to serve.
    8. Repeat for the rest of the cut pieces.

    Notes

    • Cut okra into thin pieces.
    • Add salt and chilly powder accordingly.

    About the event:

    This is an old post which I have redone with  better pictures. Sending it to Foodies_Redoing Old Post 30, a fortnightly event, where we work on a old post. Here I have changed the pictures.

    crispy bhindi fry

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  • Panchakajjaya | Ganesha Chaturthi Naivedyam

    Panchakajjaya | Ganesha Chaturthi Naivedyam

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    Panchakajjaya | Vinayaka Chauti offering | Ganesha Chaturthi naivedyam | festive recipes

    Panchakajjaya is a simple offering that is made during Ganesha Chaturthi.Various kind of panchakajjaya are made. Roasted chana dal, bengal gram, poha and even with green gram they do prepare this offering of panchakajjaya. Here is one kind from the state of Karnataka using bengal gram dal.

    Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chauti is round the corner and we see so many blogs with dishes for the same. It is a important festival which is celebrated for ten days in some places. Ganesha idols are bought and beautiful decorations are made around with flowers and crafted motifs. Lord Ganesha is the eliminator of obstacles and also the  Lord of wisdom and learning. He is the God of beginnings in rites and ceremonies, precedings take place in good thought and note. Various offerings are made to the Lord. Modak, kadabu, chakli, panchakajjaya and sundal are some of the usual preparations made during this festivals. Panchakajjaya is a  Ganesh Chauti offering made with a few easily available ingredients.

    Various kind of panchakajjaya are made. Roasted chana dal, bengal gram, poha and even with green gram they do prepare this offering of panchakajjaya. Here is one kind from the state of Karnataka using bengal gram dal.

    The good thing of Panchakajjaya is, it can be made a day earlier and kept aside for the festive day.

    Modak is also made during Ganesh Chaturthi. Lord Ganesha loved modak and thus twenty-one modaks are offered as naivedyam. Another sweet, which we often do at home during Ganesha habba is kadabu. It is crescent shaped sweet prepared with a lentil filling. It is tasty and makes a good festive treat.

    Among the savoury dishes, masala bhat is often made along with  black chana sundal and murukku.

     

    panchakajjaya

    Panchakajjaya recipe :

    Ingredients:

    Measurement used : 1 cup = 150 ml
    • 1 cup bengal gram dal (chana dal)
    • 1 cup desiccated coconut
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1/4 cup sesame
    • 1tablespoon ghee
    • 2 cardamom powdered 

    Method:

    1. Roast bengal gram on a low flame, it should not get burnt. Let cool, grind it to a powder.
    2. Roast the desiccated coconut lightly for a few seconds.
    3. Dry roast the sesame seeds until they splutter and give a nice aroma.
    4. Grind the sugar.
    5. Take a wide bowl, add all the ingredients and mix well.
    6. Panchakajaya offering is ready for Lord Ganesha.

    About the event :

    This is an old post, first published on 23rd August, 2017. Today, i.e, 8th Sept 2024, I have redone it with better pictures. The recipe remains the same. Sending this to Foodies_Redoing Old Post _135, a fortnightly event. Here, pictures have been changed along with a few edits.

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    Panchakajjaya

    Panchakajjaya is a offering made to Lord Ganesha during Ganesha Chaturthi. It is easy to make and tasty to devour.
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes
    Servings: 8 people
    Course: Other
    Cuisine: Indian

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup bengal gram
    • 1 cup desiccated coconut
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1/4 cup sesame
    • 1 tablespoon ghee
    • 2 cardamom powdered

    Method
     

    1. Dry roast bengal gram on a low flame. It should not get burnt and evenly roasted to a golden colour.
    2. Dry roast the coconut gratings for a few second.
    3. Dry roast the sesame until it splutters and is golden in colour.
    4. Grind sugar along with cardamom to a powder.
    5. Grind roasted bengal gram to a powder.
    6. Add all the ingredients in a wide bowl and mix well with hand. 
    7. Panchakajaya is ready to serve

    Notes

    • You can reduce the quantity of desiccated coconut.

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    panchakajjaya

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  • Ring Murukku snacks in the jar

    Ring Murukku snacks in the jar

    Ring murukku is another kind of dry snacks. It is from the state of Andhra Pradesh. They are soft but crispy, different from the usual kodbole that we make.

    ring murukku2

    Other snack recipes;

    Kodbole Instant Chakli Poha Chiwda

    Ingredients:

    • 1 cup rice flour
    • 1 tablespoon moong dal
    • 1 cup water
    • salt to taste
    • 1 teaspoon chilli powder
    • asafoetida
    • oil for frying

    Method:

    1. Wash and soak moong dal for half an hour.
    2. Heat one cup of water. Drain the soaked dal and put it in water along with salt.
    3. Once the water, put the rice flour, keep stirring continuously.
    4. When the consistency becomes thick, turn off the gas. Let cool.
    5. Add chilli powder and asafoetida to it. Knead it to a dough.
    6. Take a small ball of the dough and roll into the shape of a ring.
    7. Repeat for a few more balls.
    8. Heat oil in a frying pan.
    9. Once it is hot, put a few murukku (six to seven ) in the oil.
    10. Deep fry on medium flame until golden in colour.
    11. Repeat for the rest of the dough.
    12. Ring Murukku are ready to serve.

     

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    Ring Murukku

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    Ring Murukku is another kind of snack that can be made and stored in jars. They are crispy on the outside but soft inside.
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings: 6 people
    Course: festive treats, kids favourite, Snack, snack in the jar
    Cuisine: Andhra pradesh, Indian

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup rice flour
    • 1 tablespoon moong dal
    • 1 cup water
    • salt to taste
    • 1 teaspoon chilli powder
    • asafoetida
    • oil for frying

    Method
     

    1. Wash and soak moong dal in water for thirty minutes.
    2. Heat one cup water. Drain the water from the soaked moong. Put it in water along with salt.
    3. Once it boils, add rice flour and stir continuously, it should come to a thick consistency.
    4. Let cool. Add chilli powder and asafoetida to it and knead well.
    5. Take a small ball of the dough and roll into a ring shape. 
    6. Make a few more rings.
    7. Heat oil in a pan.
    8. Once it is hot, put a few rings (about six or seven) and deep fry on medium flame until golden in  colour.
    9. Remove them on an absorbent paper. 
    10. Repeat for the rest of the dough. Ring murukku are ready to serve.

    Notes

    Make them more circular in shape like a small ring. Mine are not exactly like a ring, could not make them again for the photograph.

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    South Indian Breakfast
    South Indian Breakfast

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  • Mint paratha / pudina paratha in steps

    Mint paratha / pudina paratha in steps

    Have you ever tried making mint paratha? If not, do give a try to it. They are aromatic and refreshing. The smell of mint leaves can never be locked, it spills everywhere. No need of any accompaniment, you can serve it with curds and pickle.

    Last year, I was going through Tarla Dalal vegetarian cook book and it was then I found this mint paratha. Since then, I have made it many times.

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    mint paratha
    mint paratha

    Mint paratha, pudina paratha

    Ingredients:

    • 2 cup wheat flour
    • 1 cup mint leaves
    • 1 teaspoon ajwain
    • salt to taste
    • 2 teaspoon chilli powder
    • 1 teaspoon oil
    • water for kneading
    • wheat flour for dusting
    • oil for roasting

    Method:

    1. Separate the leaves, wash and dry them
    2. Chop them finely.
    3. In a wide bowl, mix the ingreients.
    4. Add little water and knead to a soft dough.
    5. Keep it aside for ten minutes.
    6. Take a ball of the dough.
    7. Roll into a circle of 4 inch diameter.
    8. Smear a little oil and dab some flour.
    9. Fold it into pleats, from one end to the other.
    10. Now, enclose it into circular shape.
    11. Dust it with some flour and roll it.
    12. Heat a skillet, put the rolled paratha on it.
    13. After a few seconds, flip it and apply oil
    14. Turn it to the other side and smear oil. It should be well roasted.
    15. Serve with curds or pickle.

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    mint paratha

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    mint leaves

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    ingredients

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    dough

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    balls of dough are rolled, pleated and then made into a circular shape.

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    rolled into circular, Roll it further.

    on the skillet
    on the skillet

    mint paratha being cooked
    mint paratha being cooked

    mint paratha
    mint paratha

    mint paratha
    Evergreendishesdev

    Mint paratha, pudina paratha

    Mint paratha or pudina paratha is tasty and ideal for lunch box. It is served with pickle or curd usually.
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings: 8 parathas
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups wheat flour
    • 1 cup mint leaves
    • 1 teaspoon ajwain
    • 2 teaspoon chilly powder
    • salt to taste
    • 1 teaspoon oil
    • wheat flour for dusting
    • oil for roasting
    • water for kneading

    Method
     

    1. Separate the mint leaves, wash and pat dry.
    2. Chop the leaves.
    3. Put the ingredients in a wide bowl and mix well.
    4. Knead it to a soft dough with little water.
    5. Keep it aside for ten minutes.
    6. Take a ball of the dough.
    7. Roll it into a circle of diameter 5 inch.
    8. Smear some oil and dab a little flour. Fold it like a pleat from one end to the other.
    9. Then, make it into a circular shape.
    10.  Roll into a circle. 
    11. Heat a skillet.
    12. Put the rolled paratha on to the skillet.
    13. Flip it to the other side, smear oil and back again to the original side.
    14. Let cook until brown spots are visible.
    15. Serve hot with pickle or curds.

    mint paratha
    mint paratha

     

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