Kand Na Bhajia Recipe by Gujarati Foodie

Ingredients

20 slices purple yam (kand) , peeled and thinly sliced
1 tbsp crushed coriander (dhania) seeds
2 tsp sesame seeds (til)
1 tbsp coarsely crushed black pepper (kalimirch)
oil for deep-frying

To Be Mixed Together For A Thin Batter
1 cup besan (bengal gram flour)
1/4 cup rice flour (chawal ka atta)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
a pinch of turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tbsp hot oil
salt to taste

Method 

1.     Dip each slice of yam into the batter so that the slices are evenly coated from all the sides.

2.     Remove and sprinkle a pinch of coriander seeds, black pepper powder and sesame seeds on top of the batter-coated yam slices.

3.     Heat the oil in a kadhai and deep-fry a few slices at a time till they turn golden brown in colour from both the sides.

4.     Drain on absorbent paper and serve immediately with the chutney of your choice.

Bhinda Ni Kadhi or Gujarati Bhindi Kadhi Recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups ladies finger (bhindi) , cut into 25 mm. (1”) pieces
1 recipe kadhi
1 tbsp oil

Method 

1.     Heat oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the ladies finger and sauté on a medium flame till it is cooked. Keep aside.

2.     Just before serving, bring the kadhi to boil, add the ladies finger, mix well and simmer for 5 minutes.

3.     Serve hot with mag ni dal ni khichdi.

Handy tip

1.     To avoid stickiness, wash the ladies finger well and pat dry with a towel before using in this recipe.

Garlic Chutney Recipe by Gujarati Foodie

Ingredients
1/2 cup garlic (lehsun) cloves , peeled
3 tbsp chilli powder
1/2 tbsp lemon juice
salt to taste

Method
1.Combine all the ingredients and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste, using very little water (approx 2 tbsp).
2.Serve immediately or store refrigerated in an air-tight container.

Tips: Add more Garlic and Chilli powder if foodie loves spicy taste.

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Mixed Dal Handvo recipe by Gujarati Foodie

Ingredients
1/4 cup toovar (arhar) dal
1 tbsp urad dal (split black lentils)
1 tbsp green moong dal (split green gram)
1 tbsp chana dal (split bengal gram)
1/2 cup rice (chawal)
1 tbsp whole wheat (gehun) (optional)
1/4 cup sour curds (khatta dahi)
3/4 cup grated bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki)
3 tsp oil
2 tsp lemon juice
a pinch of soda bi-carb
1 1/2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
salt to taste
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1/2 tsp sesame seeds (til)
1/2 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)

For Serving
green chutney
chaas
Method
1.Clean, wash and soak the dals, rice and whole wheat together in enough water for atleast 4 to 5 hours. Drain and keep aside.
2.Blend the dals, rice and whole wheat in a mixer to a smooth mixture.
3.Transfer the mixture to a bowl, add the curds and mix well. Cover and keep aside to ferment overnight.
4.Add the bottle gourd, 1 tsp oil, lemon juice, soda bi-carb, sugar, chilli powder, turmeric powder, ginger-green chilli paste and salt and mix well. Keep aside.
5.Heat the remaining 2 tsp of oil in a non-stick kadhai and add the mustard seeds.
6.When the seeds crackle, add the sesame seeds, carom seeds and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
7.Pour half the batter evenly to make a thick layer.
8.Cover and cook on a slow flame 9 minutes or till the base turns golden brown in colour and crisp.
9.Lift the handvo gently using 2 large flat spoons and turn it over to the other side.
10.Cover and cook on a slow flame for another 7 minutes or till it turns golden brown in colour.
11.Cool slightly and cut into square pieces.
12.Repeat the steps 7 to 11 to make one more handvo.
13.Serve immediately.

Mini handvo:

1.For making mini handvos, divide the same mixture into 4 equal portions and pour each portion into a small non-stick kadhai or a pan and spread it evenly to make a thin layer. Cover and cook on a slow flame till both sides turn golden brown in colour and crisp. This allows more uniform and much quick

For baked handvo:

1.You can also cook the handvo in an oven. Simply pour the batter into a greased baking tray and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200ºc (400ºf) for 30 to 35 minutes or till the crust is golden brown in colour.

Khaman Recipe by Gujarati Foodie

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups besan (bengal gram flour)
1 1/2 tbsp semolina (rava)
4 tsp sugar
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1 tsp lemon juice
salt to taste
1 tsp fruit salt
3 tsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1 tsp sesame seeds (til)
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
2 to 3 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1 tsp chopped green chillies

For The Garnish:
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

For Serving:
green chutney

Method:
Combine the besan, semolina, sugar, ginger-green chilli paste, lemon juice and salt with approx. ¾ cup of water in a deep bowl and mix well using a whisk to get a smooth batter.
Just before steaming, add the fruit salt and mix lightly.
Pour the mixture immediately to a greased 175 mm. (7″) diameter thali and spread evenly by rotating the thali clockwise.
Steam in a steamer for 10 to 12 minutes or till the dhoklas are cooked. Keep aside.
Heat the oil in a small non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds.
When the seeds crackle, add the sesame seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
Remove from the flame, add ½ cup of water and wait for 5 minutes or till the water is absorbed completely.
Pour the tempering over the prepared dhoklas and spread it evenly.
Cut into pieces, garnish with coriander and serve immediately with green chutney.

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Gadhiya Recipe by Gujarat Foodie

INGREDIENTS

450 gm gram flour (besan),
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda,
salt as required,
1 cup mustard oil,
80 ml refined oil,
1 teaspoon red chilli powder,
1 1/2 tablespoon thymol seeds,
water as required,

How to make Gathiya

Step 1: In a large bowl, mix together besan, baking soda, red chilli powder, thymol seeds and salt.

Step 2: Next, add oil in the besan mixture and mix it well. It will make the besan mixture a dough like consistency. Now take a small portion of this mixture and form rough balls with it.

Step 3: With a little water, knead the besan mixture into a dough. Pour a little oil on the besan dough and knead it again for a while. Cover the dough with a wet cloth and keep it aside for 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 4: Next, put a kadahi on high flame and heat oil in it for frying the gathiya.

Step 5: Place the half dough in the gathiya maker and press to make gathiyas in the kadahi. Let them fry in the oil.

Step 6: Put the flame to medium and fry till they light golden.

Step 7: Drain the excess oil. Break these fried long strings into small pieces.

Step 8: Let them cool, and store them in a airtight container. Enjoy!

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