Hi my dear friends, hope all you enjoyed your weekends, I couldn't post regularly because of my lovable lappy had hard drive problem and its gone to meet technicians and hope it will get full energy after the new hard drive inserted to it... Still then I have no chance to regular blogging, so am extremely sorry my dear co-blogger friends and my readers... I lost nearly 30 recipes with all step by step pictures:( so am really very sad and have to think of that recipe and have to do it again for post... This is very tough time for me even I lost many personal photos of ours... Moreover I lost some delectable recipes like rasmalai, thinai ladoo, zebra cake, strawberry ice creams & so on... N my innovative marie biscuit sweet too which is I made for valentine's day post... all are gone away... very disappointed and I need some time to re collect all recipes and have to post the recipes here... Till then I have plan for something, will come soon with the details...But I try to recover the photos yet from my SD card will see if I get it I will be very happy like in heaven!!! Now I posting the recipe from my old lappy and using TV as Monitor:)
OK!! Friends enough my sad stories, now coming to the post of today... Actually I already missed 2 challenges of SNC due to some personal issues... I don't want hatric absence to the SNC... So I prepared immediately after I was saw the challenge but now only I could do post here... U know this is second time am writing and editing my texts and photos, I was prepared and ready to post the challenge but my hell the my lappy won't co operate with me and now am herewith the post...
All you know about the South vs North Challenge which is great thought of wise Divya Pramil from YOU TOO CAN COOK-INDIAN RECIPES. Am not take much time by telling all the details again and again coz must be all you aware of this challenge... Still, if you are not aware of it, plz check the link summaries for the details...
Till now on SNC & Link Summaries
No.
of Challenges
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Challenges
given to Southern Team
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Challenges
given to Northern Team
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Winner
of the Month
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1. October-12
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Shruthi Dhingra from Shruti’s Rasoi
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Divya Prakash from Divya’s Culinary Journey
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2. November-12
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Pallavi from
Cook-Eat-Burrp
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Yashodha from Yashodha’s Kitchen
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3. December-12
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Meena Bhatia from Homely Food
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Sherin from
Kuk’s Kitchen
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4. January-13
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Manjula Bharath from Desi Fiesta
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Ramya Krishnamoorthy from Lemon Kurry
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(HATRIC)
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5. February-13
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Sanoli Ghosh from Sanoli’s Kitchen
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Tamilarasi Sasikumar from Tamils Kitchen
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WILL SEE IN MARCH 5TH…
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Hope you all clear about the concept and other details.. Want to join in SNC... Then no further delay just ping mail to divya.pramil@gmail.com
OK!! Friends, as am from Southern team, I have to do Kachori, before going to Kachori I would like to ask apologize to Meena and Manju to couldn't do your challenges but I make sure in future really I loved the Misal pav and Ghevar even I don't know the taste of ghevar so these are must try in my to do lists... N my sorry to Divya for not participating on the past two challenges and I feel I missed somethings.... So no further delay I took immediate action to prepare the yummy kachori on last sunday (3rd Feb)...
Little about the Kachori and Dum Aloo
Kachori is very lovely recipe which is so popular in North India.. They are many types of kachori like aloo kachori, sweet kachori, lentil kachori & so on... The green peas kachori is one of the traditional food in Bengali which is made from fresh green peas stuffed in all purpose flour dough and deep fried in oil/Ghee with the combo of Dum aloo gravy....
My Twists in the recipe (Over all I reduced the measurements according to 2 servings)
- Kachori
- I ground the green peas and green chillies in a traditional Mortar and Pestle (ஆட்டுக்கல்) because that time as usual the power was cut so my sithi helped me to grind the yummy thing and its more tasty while grinding in this method instead of using our electric mixie... we use it often...
- For the dough making - I took equal amount of whole wheat flour with all purpose flour coz I don't have enough stock of all purpose flour.
- Dum Aloo
- Most of my blogger friends known that I hate yogurt so I replaced the yogurt with fresh cream/rice flour cream (3 Tsp Rice flour + 4 Tsp of water) but in this recipe I used fresh cream later I tried with the rice flour cream too, sure no compromise on taste it was really delectable....
Category
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Breakfast
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Regional
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North Indian - Bengali
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Preparation Time
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15 Minutes
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Cooking Time
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30 Minutes
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Yield
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4 (Kachori) + 4 Servings of Gravy
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INGREDIENTS
GREEN PEAS KACHORI
To make Dough
Maida/APF - 1/2 Cup
Whole wheat flour - 1/2 Cup
Oil - 2 Tbsp
Salt - 1/4 Tsp
Water - To required
To make Filling
To make paste
Fresh Green peas - 1/4 cup
Green chillies - 2
To Tempering
Ghee - 3 Tsp
Hing - 1/4 Tsp
Ginger crushed - 1/4 Tsp
Sugar - 1/2 Tsp
Cumin Powder - 1/2 Tsp
Salt - To taste
SPICY DUM ALOO
Boiled and peeled Baby potato/Potatoes - 1/4 kg
Oil - 2 Tbsp + 3 Tsp
Hing - 1/4 Tsp
Cumin seeds - 1/2 Tsp
Fennel seeds - 1/2 Tsp
Bay leaf - 1
Green chilies - 2 Slited
Tomato - 1 Chopped
Green peas - 1/4 Cup
Turmeric powder - 1/4 Tsp
Cumin powder - 1/4 Tsp
Ginger crushed - 1/2 Tsp
Coriander powder - 1/2 Tsp
Red chilli powder - 1/2 Tsp
Sugar - 1/4 Tsp
Garam masala powder - 1/4 Tsp
Fresh cream - 1/4 Cup
Salt - To taste
Coriander leaves - 1 Tbsp
METHOD
Green Pes Kachori
Preparation of Dough
- Take equal amount of APF and whole wheat flour followed by add enough salt and oil to it and knead the dough by adding little amount of water which is make chapati dough consistency and keep it aside for at least 30 minutes.
Preparation of Green peas filling
- First grind the washed green peas and green chillies in a mortar and pestle/Mixie to coarse mixture and keep it aside.
My Sithi (mom's younger sister) was helped me to grind this, THANK U SO MUCH SITHI TO HELPED ME!!! |
- Heat oil in a pan, add hing and fry for 5 seconds and add the green peas and chilli mixture to the pan fry for 5 minutes followed by add the ginger, cumin powder, sugar and salt and fry till the moisture content evaporates... It required to make stiff ball like dough consistency for me it nearly takes 8-10 minutes and switch off the flame.
Final Preparation of Green peas Kachori
- Take the dough and green peas filling and divide into equal balls like in gooseberry size.
- Heat enough oil for deep frying on medium-high flame but no smoky.
- Now flatten the dough with rolling pin in a dust counter top or rolling table into a small circle.
- Place the filling ball into the center circle and cover the all edges and make a ball like shown in picture.
- Now flatten the stuffed ball with very careful and the stuffing won't be out from the dough.
- Next deep fry the disc in a oil until golden brown by flip it both sides and keep it in a absorbent paper.
SPICY DUM ALOO
- If you are using normal potatoes cut into cubes and shallow fry it in 2 Tbsp of oil in a pan till it turns golden brown and keep it aside.
- Now in the same oil add hing, cumin, fennel and bay leaves fry for 30 seconds.
- Add green chillies and tomato to it and fry for 3 minutes then add 1/4 cup of peas fry for another 5 minutes.
- Now add turmeric, cumin, red chilli, coriander, garam masala, sugar and salt to it fry till the raw smell goes.
- Now add fresh cream to the mixture and stir it once and let it cook for 3 minutes then add 1/4 cup of water to it and allow to cook for 10 minutes.
- Garnish with coriander leaves and switch off the flame and ready to serve.
ITS NICELY PUFFED UP!!! |
VERY INTERESTING AND VERY YUMMILICIOUS RECIPE!!! IN MY FAMILY WE ALL LIKED THE YUMMY KACHORI WITH DUM ALOO!!! |
THANK U SO MUCH SANOLI DIDI
TO TAUGHT ME THE GREAT TRADITIONAL AND
VERY DELECTABLE RECIPE ON MY MENU CARD!!!
THANK U SO MUCH DIVYA TO GIVE THE GREAT OPPORTUNITY ON SNC!!!
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welcome back:)sis dont worry you will get those back:)awesome clicks.super and well explained:)yummy well done sis:)
ReplyDeleteDrooling here ...Viji great job :-)
ReplyDeleteFantastic pictures too !!!
ShrutiRasoi
Today's Recipe
Corn and Cucumber Salad
look at tht kachoris
ReplyDeletei m so trying to make them soon
this looks so so so yummy
hope to try soon
hey hope u get ur data back viji
Kachori looks great!
ReplyDeleteLooks yum dear...Nicely done...
ReplyDeleteWow! Great post.Looks yum.
ReplyDeleteWell made and well explained Viji what an effort, loved all the flash-less pics there :) Super!!! loved the summary of SNC too...Neat work :) Hope your lappy comes back to you soon.. ;)
ReplyDeleteYour mortar and pestle looks fab.missing it so much though.The poori is excellent , love the crispness on outside and yummy peas in inside.
ReplyDeleteDelicious!!! Grinding in a Mortar-pestle gives a unique flavor!!!! Nice explanation with step-by-step pictures!!! :)
ReplyDeletewell made viji......................
ReplyDeleteExcellent job Viji dear. Loved your well explained and step by step clicks...Superb!
ReplyDeleteHope you will get your all back up datas very soon, don't be sad sister.
very well made viji kachori looks yummy love it.
ReplyDeletesuper i think being northindian i can not make perfect kachori and alloo
ReplyDeletewell explained
made it well viji.. tempting combo of kachori and aloo..
ReplyDeleteDon't worry will recover the old datas dear...Excellent preparation with neat stepwise pictures...
ReplyDeleteLovely kachoris, nicely done
ReplyDeletewow amazing
ReplyDeleteYou have done it in the old fashion way (Mortar- pestle)
I liked it...
Nice explanation Viji... well photography too... nice presentation.
ReplyDeletenice..
ReplyDeletewell explained and presented dear :) each and every click is so perfect :) n i like your traditional way of grinding dear, might have tasted really delicious :) well done and applauds to you :)
ReplyDeleteSo sad dear. Really this is a very tough period for you... do not regret . you will get it.
ReplyDeleteVery well made Viji! We missed you :) Hope things work out better soon.
ReplyDeleteKachori with dum aloo lookd delicious,perfect clicks.
ReplyDeleteSai Padma Priya
www.soundaryasbeautyworld.com
You have made it very well, Viji.. Well explained and love the pictures!! Awesome..
ReplyDeleteYummy and delicious meal!
ReplyDeleteNice job. Detailed explaining and good pictures.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the lovely and tasty entries at my event. Waiting for more
ReplyDeleteViki looks so perfectly made, lovely clicks, neat pics in total superb post. Looks like enjoyed the dish
ReplyDeletewow different way of preparing kachori looking yummy and crispy
ReplyDeletelooking gd and very crispy and tasty
ReplyDeletelooks so delicious!!
ReplyDeletenicely presented and looks yummy viji
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Neat job dear... The combo looks yum
ReplyDeletewell done viji..
ReplyDeleteNice and Tempting.
ReplyDeleteYou did well Viji, both looks delicious. Clicks looks great.
ReplyDeleteThis is simply awesome
ReplyDeleteEvent: Dish name starts with Q till Feb 28th
Sounds like a fun challenge. Your dish looks very very tasty too.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your lappy! I've been having problems with mine too, she's getting more tired...maybe time for her to retire :)
Looks tempting & absolutely delicious, lovely color too! Sorry about your computer problems, hope you will get your data back!
ReplyDeleteThank U all my dear friends for your kind concern and compliments for my kachori... so glad to have you all as my friends...
ReplyDeletei love this combination :) seriously tempting !
ReplyDeleteFeast for eyes and tummy..)
ReplyDeletenice presemtation viji
ReplyDeleteNice click love the way you have rolled the dough stuff is still inside. I had little difficulty with it.You have made it beautiful.
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