Knol Khol Mochaikai Spicy Curry

Knol Khol Mochaikai Spicy Curry

Knol Khol Mochaikai Spicy Curry 


Knol khol Mochaikai spicy curry

This Knol khol Mochaikai spicy curry is a yummy healthy and very different stir fry variety.It is very easy to make and can be done quickly.
I have added mochaikai/mochaikottai(FIELD BEANS),you can add any dried beans of your choice.

Knol khol also known as Kholrabi(cabbage turnip),ganth rabi( in hindi) ,noolkol(in Tamil) is one of the healthiest vegetable that is underplayed.
Knol knol is low in calories and rich in fibre, vitamins A,B,C and minerals like calcium,iron,and potassium.
It is rich in antioxidants.

Health benefits Of Knol Khol

💪It aids in weight management as it's rich in fibre and low in calories.
💪It also increases the metabolism as its rich in B vitamins.
💪It prevents digestive problems.
💪It prevents anaemia .
💪It decreases the blood pressure as its rich in potassium.
💪It helps in normal functioning of nerves and muscles.
💪It's rich in Beta carotene thus prevents macular degeneration by neutralizing the free radicals and preventing oxidative stress .
💪It prevents breast cancer and prostrate cancer as its rich in anti-oxidants.

Ingredients

Knol Khol-4 nos medium sized(cubed)
Mochaikai (Field beans)-1/2 cup
Onion-2 nos chopped
Ginger garlic paste-1 tbsp
Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
Red chilly powder-1 tsp
Dhaniya powder-2 tsps
Jeera powder-1 tsp
Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
Jeera-1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil-1 tbsp
Curry leaves and coriander leaves few

Method

👉Wash and  scrape the outer skin of knol knol and cut into small cubes.
👉Cook the knol khol and mochaikai (Field beans) in a pressure cooker with little water for 2 whistles. Release the pressure drain the water (use it in rasam) and keep the vegetable aside.

👉Simultaneously heat oil in a kadai add mustard seeds, jeera, curry leaves and saute for few seconds then add onions and fry until the onions are cooked, next add ginger garlic paste saute until raw smell goes .



👉Now add turmeric powder, red chilly powder, dhaniya powder, jeera powder, salt mix well.




👉Finally add the cooked knol khol and mochaikai, mix everything well. Cook for 2 minutes. Check for salt.


👉Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.

Preparation time-20 mins
Serves-4

Note-

✍️Try using different vegetables like potato, radish, cabbage etc.
✍️You can make gravy with the same masala, just add little water and 1/4 -1/2 cup slightly whipped curd and a super side dish for chapati, poori etc is ready.


Kovakkai Masala Rice | Tindora Rice in Pressure Cooker

Kovakkai Masala Rice | Tindora Rice in Pressure Cooker

Kovakkai Masala Rice | Tindora Rice In Pressure Cooker


Kovakkai Masala rice | Tindora Rice

An healthy and delicious rice variety done in pressure cooker using kovakkai or tindora.
Its an ideal lunch box menu for both kids and adults.

Ingredients

Kovakkai/tindora-1/4kg cut lengthwise
Basmati rice-1 cup
Onions-2 nos chopped
Tomato-2 nos chopped
Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
Cinnamon-1 stick
Cloves-3 nos
Bay leaves-1 no
Salt to taste
Ghee+oil-2 tbsps
Coriander leaves few

For Masala-(Dry Roast and Powder it)

Dhaniya seeds-3 tbsps
Till( Ellu)-1 tsp
Red chillies-8 nos

Method

👉Dry roast and powder the masalas.
👉Wash and soak the basmati rice for 10 mins.
👉Heat ghee+oil in a pressure cooker add cinnamon,cloves,bay leaf,onions,tomatoes, kovakkai fry for a minute then add the basmati rice and gently saute for few seconds .

👉Next add the ground masala, turmeric powder ,salt and mix well.

👉Now add 1 1/2 cups of water.close the cooker and cook for 2 whistles.





👉Garnish and serve hot with onion raitha and chips.


Preparation time-20 mins
Serves-4


Note-

✍️Using the same masala try with different vegetables for more variety.




Cabbage Thokku | Cabbage Chutney

Cabbage Thokku | Cabbage Chutney

Cabbage Thokku  | Cabbage Chutney 


Cabbage Chutney / Cabbage Thokku

Cabbage chutney is a simple and tasty thokku /chutney variety made with cabbage. It goes very well with all tiffin varieties.

Ingredients

Cabbage-1 small sized chopped
Onion-1 no
Ginger-1 inch piece
Red chilly-10 nos
Jaggery-1 tbsp
Salt to taste
Mustard seeds-1/4 tsp
Urud dhal-1/2 tsp
Oil-2 tsps
Curry leaves few

Method

👉Grind the cabbage,ginger,red chillies,onion, salt to a fine paste adding very little water.
👉Heat oil in a kadai add mustard seeds,urud dhal ,curry leaves and allow it to splutter.


👉Now add the paste with little water and cook well until raw smell goes and the thokku thickens.
👉Finally add the jaggery . Mix well.



👉Serve hot with idli, dosa, chapati, poori etc..

Preparation time-15 mins
Serves-4

Note
Be cautious while cooking as it will splatter a lot cover with lid or cook in low flame.

Inji Kuzhambu | Ginger Kulambu

Inji Kuzhambu | Ginger Kulambu

Inji Kuzhambu | Ginger Kulambu 


Inji kuzhambu or ginger kulambu

Inji kuzhambu or ginger kulambu is a very traditional, healthy and delicious Tamil Nadu style kuzhambu/kulambu(gravy) variety made with special ginger masala and tamarind extract.

Paneer Capsicum Gravy

Paneer Capsicum Gravy

Paneer Capsicum Gravy


Paneer Capsicum Gravy

Paneer capsicum gravy is an yummy and easy to cook north indian gravy made by cooking the cottage cheese(paneer) and capsicum in tomato onion gravy .