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We are always looking for ways to present our staple daals in different ways to our family, friends and our taste-buds. Well, here is a great one that with tickle (almost) all your senses. The textures, the colors, the aroma and the flavors, just incredible! Mung Dal with Asparagus is bound to make you happy and happy is what we want to be.
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
Mung Daal – 1 cup
Asparagus – 1 lb, cut into 1 inch pieces (keep tips whole)
Water – 3 cups
Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp
Salt – to taste
Seasoning:
Oil – 1 Tbsp
Mustard Seeds – 1/2 tsp
Cumin Seeds – 1/2 tsp
Fenugreek Seeds – approx 10
Fennel Seeds (Saunf) – 1/4 tsp, powdered
Black Peppercorn – 1/4 tsp, powdered
Asofoetida – 1/8 tsp
Ginger/Garlic/Green Chili paste – 2 Tbsp or to taste
Diced Tomatoes – 14 oz can
Salt – to taste
Curry Powder – 2 tbsp
Red Chilli Powder – to taste
Method:
1. Wash Mung Daal well and drain. Wash and cut Asparagus to 1″ pieces.
2. Pressure Mung Daal with Water, Salt and Turmeric.
3. Cook for 1 whistle, turn off flame and remove pressure after 3-4 minutes under running water.
4. Meanwhile, in a wok-style pan, work on the seasoning.
5. Heat Oil and add in Mustard Seeds. Allow them to pop and splutter.
6. Add in Cumin Seeds, Fenugreek Seeds, Powdered Fennel Seeds and Black Peppercorns, Asofoetida, Ginger, Garlic and Green Chillies in that order.
7. Cook for about 30 seconds.
8. Add in diced Tomatoes, mix, cover.
9. Cook until oil separates from the tomatoes. approx 10 min
10. Add Curry Powder and Red Chili Powder to taste
11. Add Asparagus, mix and cook for 5 minutes
12. Add cooked Mung Daal, mix, cover and cook until everything is incorporated.
13. Add Lemon juice optional for garnish. Serve hot.
Tip:
1. Add additional water to make it more soup-y to have with rice.
2. Link to our Curry Powder Recipe: http://showmethecurry.com/odds-ends/homemade-curry-powder.html
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Upma is a satisfying and flavorful breakfast or lunch goto item. It is made from semolina (suji/sooji), a wheat product, and makes it impossible for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance to enjoy it. As with many gluten free substitutions, rice comes to the rescue once again…this time in the form of thin rice noodles (rice sticks). Try this delicious gluten-free rice sticks upma recipe for a variation to the traditional upma. Oh…and we’d like to mention that you don’t have to have a gluten intolerance to enjoy this fabulous upma! (more…)
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Fish, when delicately cooked with exotic flavors, makes the heart and the mind sing beautiful songs. In this recipe, the fish is steamed in a banana leaf, takes the dish to another level. The banana leaf flavors the fish ever so beautifully and delicately, making the taste buds very happy.
Prep time: 15 min
Marinating Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 15-18 min
Serves: 2-4
Ingredients:
Fish Fillets (tilapia, salmon, flounder, halibut) – 1 lb
For the Marinade:Coriander Seeds – 1 tbsp
Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
Garlic Cloves – 5 large
Ginger – same amount as garlic
Fresh Shredded Coconut – 2 tbsp
Dry Red Chillies – to taste
Green Chillies – to taste
Cilantro – handful
Salt – 1 tsp or to taste
Coconut Milk – 1/4 cup
Method:
1. Wash and pat dry the Fish Fillets.
2. Salt lightly and keep aside for 10-15 min. to remove fish odor.
3. Meanwhile, make the marinade.
4. Combine everything into a spice blender and blend into a fine paste.
5. Wash the salt off the fish and pat dry with paper towels.
6. Marinate and cover the fish. Marinate for 30 minutes in the fridge.
7. Wipe the Banana Leaf and place the fish in the center.
8. Wrap the fish with the banana leaf and tie with a thread.
9. Place in a steamer, cover and cook for 15-18 minutes.
10. Once done, unwrap and transfer onto a plate and serve hot.
Tips:
1. Baking Method: Follow the same steps but place in a 350 degrees F, pre-heated oven and bake for 15-18 min.
2. No banana leaf? No worries! Wrap in a foil and bake or steam.
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