Masala Vada / Sabbasige Soppu Masala Vadai / Dill Leaves And Lentil Fritters.

Dill Leaves Madala Vada.. Dill is a unique plant, because both its leaves and seeds are used as seasoning. It is rich in vitamin A, C, B6, folates, riboflavin, calcium, iron and other important minerals. Using of dill leaves in masala vada it is very common in south India and they make different varieties of fritters with this leaves. Even I love adding this leaves in different recipes and I cook dill leaves saag with potato, when goes very well with roti.. When ever I cook this leaves at home the smell of the leaves stays for atleast 2days and I love that and I rarely cook any fried items but when ever I cook I always make it a point to add fresh green leaves.. Adding dill leaves to fritters it gives a very nice smell and unique taste and you'll end up having more.. The people who are weight concious needs to watch out when you cook this masala vadai.

Ingredient's.

1 cup channa dal

1tbsp sooji/rawa

2tbsp besan

1 Onion, 3 green chilles(finely chopped)

1/2tsp fennel seeds

2tbsp chopped coriander and mint leaves

1 spring curry leaves

1 inch piece ginger

5-6 garlic cloves

Salt as needed

Oil for deep frying.

Cooking Method.

Soak channa dal for 3-4 hours. First grind ginger, garlic and fennel coarsely.

Then drain channa dal completely and add it in two batches and grind coarsely. (Not too smooth)

In a mixing bowl add grinded channa dal, fennel mixture. Then add onion, green chilles coriander and mint, salt, sooji, besan and curry leaves.

Keep a bowl with water and wet both hands. Make equal sized balls first for uniform sized vadas. Mean while Heat oil in deep frying pan. Shape each ball to flat patties of medium thickness.

Deep fry in hot oil until golden in colour,flipping once in between. Cook in medium flame to ensure even cooking and golden colour. Drain in paper towel.

Serve hot with tea/coffee or coconut chutney as side dish for vada .

Soya Chunks Kabab.. (Soya Chunks Patties)

Soya Chunks Kabab.. I'm a huge fan of soya chunks and anything made of soya.. I usually prefer whole soya chunks then the soya granules, actually I feel soya granules has one strong smell which will go after you completely boil them and you all know once the soya over cooks what happens. So I avoid them and make at home only when I need. This kabab is a great innovation till now, when ever I cook they always come out very well and I keep changing the ingredients for the different taste and texture and even I don't hesitate to cook soya chunks kebab when I have guest at home. Because they are healthy as well as delicious...

Ingredient's

1cup soya kheema

1 medium boiled potato

2tbsp boiled green peas

2tbsp chopped dill leaves (optional)

2tbsp chopped coriander leaves

1 medium onion, 2 green chilli (finely chopped) 

1tsp ginger garlic paste

1/2tsp red chili powder, 1/2tsp turmeric

Salt to taste

Oil for shallow frying.

Cooking Method.

To make soya kheema. soak the soya chunks for about 5 to 6 hours. Then grind them into kheema in a mixer.

In a big mixing bowl, add all the above ingredients and make a dough. Then make small balls out of the mixture and shape it into oval or round shape.

You can make these balls way ahead and refrigerate it.Heat oil in a skillet or frying pan, place the kabab and shallow fry till both sides have turned golden brown in color. Transfer to a paper towel and serve warm with Ketchup and Green Chutney.

Bassaru's (Vegetbales Stirfry) Lentil Cabbage And Beans Stirfry..

Lentil Cabbage And Beans Stirfry... As i have mentioned in my last post that i have made this Authentic Bassaru recipe into 2 part so that it is easy for my readers to understand in a better way.. So here come the vegetables recipe of Bassaru... To know Bassaru (Rasam) recipe click here..

Ingredient's.

1 bunch of dill leaves finely chopped

1/2cup toor dal 

2cups roughly chopped cabbage

15 beans roughly chopped

1 lagre onion roughly chopped

2tbsp grated coconut

5 green chilies, 10 dry red chilies

10 curry leaves, 6 garlic cloves

1/2tbsp black peppercorn, 2tbsp chopped coriander leaves

2tbsp oil

Salt as per taste.

Cooking Method.

In a deep kadai or a pan.. add toor dal and 2cup of water boil for 10 minutes.. Then in a same toor dal, add cabbage, beans, dill leaves, onion, salt and 1 more cup of water and boil for another 10 to 15minutes.

In a mean time, dry roast the red chillies, curry leaves, garlic, black peppercorn and green chilies. Put it in a mixer jar along with the coriander leaves and grind to smooth paste, and set it aside.

Now drain the water from a boiled dal and veggies, keep the water aside (you can make a Rasam out of this water. To know the recipe for the rasam click on the above link)..

In a deep kadai, add oil, when the oil is hot, add grated coconut and grounded paste and fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Then add the boiled veggie's and season with salt (if required) and mix them gently and cook for another 1minute..The authentic Bassaru (Vegetable Stirfry) is ready to serve.

Serve hot with Rice and Ragi Ball along with Rasam..

Bassaru Authentic Karanataka Dish..(Lentil Cabbage Dill Leaves and Beans Rasam)

Bassaru (Rasam).. This is an Authentic Karnataka dish usually made with a variety of lentils Green leaves and Veggies. Bassaru means rasam, made of water which is used for a cooking the lentils, leaves and vegetables. You can cook this rasma with many kinds of lentils and leaves.. I have used toor dal, Cabbage, beans with dill Leaves, as you all know i love cabbage and i think this is the best combination of all and they tastes great. The dish sounds a bit difficult for the beginner but it is easy when you get to use of preparing it and the taste makes it worth the job done. This can be served with hot Rice or Ragi Balls..

 

Actually this Curry is combo of boiled and stirfry vegetables with Rasam while eating... But i have made this as a two recipes, so that it is very easy for my readers to understand in a better way... I'm a huge fan of this Rasam and it makes it even more tastier because i'm cooking this Rasam in UK.:) Every body has there own way of preparing this Rasam, I have learnt like this from my mom and i like this way better...

 

 

Ingredient's
For Rasam
1 bunch of dill leaves finely chopped
1/2cup toor dal
2cups roughly chopped cabbage
15 beans roughly chopped
1 lagre onion roughly chopped
2tbsp grated coconut
2 medium tomato
5 green chilies, 10 dry red chilies
10 curry leaves, 6 garlic cloves
1/2tbsp black peppercorn, 2tbsp chopped coriander leaves
2tbsp tamarind paste
3cup water
Salt as per taste.

 

 

For Tempering
8 to 10 curry leaves
1/4tsp mustard seeds
2 dry red chilies
2tbsp oil.

 

 

Cooking Method
In a deep kadai or a pan.. add toor dal and 2cup of water boil for 10 minutes.. Then in a same toor dal, add cabbage, beans, dill leaves, onion, salt and 1 more cup of water and boil for another 10 to 15minutes.
In a mean time, dry roast the red chillies, curry leaves, garlic, black peppercorn and green chilies. Put it in a mixer jar along with the coriander leaves and grind to smooth paste, and set it aside.
Again dry roast the tomato and grated coconut, till you get the slightly burning smell.. and grind it to smooth paste and set it aside.
Now drain the water from a boiled dal and veggies, keep the veggies aside (i will tell what to do with this boiled veggies in my next post).. Then add the grounded masala paste and tamrind paste to the boiled water and season with salt..
In a small pan add all the tempering ingredients, when they start spluttering, add it to the Rasam and simmer the rasam on a high flame for 5 to 7 minutes..
The authentic Bassaru (Rasam) is ready to serve.
Serve hot with Rice and Ragi Ball..

Dill leaves and Potato Sabji

The green dill leaves are feathery and soft. The leaves and seeds are flavorful seasonings (often used in making pickles). Dried dill leaves are commonly known as dill weed..... This recipe is one of the very simple recipe to cook in a lesser time..

Ingredient's
2 bunch of dill leaves
3 potato's
8 garlic cloves, 2 green chillies,
1tbsp cumin, 1tbsp turmeric powder
1tbsp oil
Salt to taste

Cooking Method
Chop and clean the dill leaves, make a small pieces of potato and set it aside
In deep frying pan add chopped green chillies, garlic and cumin seeds, fry for 2 minutes
Add turmeric, dill leaves, potato and salt, mix it well and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, in a medium flame.
Serve with Roti or Poori.