Okra is full of valuable nutrients, nearly half of which is soluble fiber in the form of gums and pectins. Soluble fiber helps to lower serum cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart disease. The other half is insoluble fiber which helps to keep the intestinal tract healthy, thus decreasing the risk of some forms of cancer, especially colon cancer. The superior fiber found in okra helps to prevent diabetes and constipation.Okra is a rich source of many nutrients, including vitamins A, B6, C, iron and calcium.
By the way Appa is now trying hard (very very very hard actually) to do some edible cooking as he’s alone. Hence, here’s a very simple fry that he too could try.
Preparation Time – 10 Mins
Serves - 2
Ingredients:
Lady’s finger – 200 grams
Rice flour – 2 Tsps
Besan flour – 1 Tsp
Chilli powder – To taste
Salt – To taste
Garam masala – A pinch
Oil – To deep fry
Method:
Cut the lady’s finger length wise in 2/ 3 piecesMix all the ingredients. Do not add water to mix as the stickiness in the Okra itself will permit proper blending. Leave this mix aside for 5 mins post which you may deep fry this in oil. This is a easy to make ready snack or a side dish for any rice. I had made this along with the Karamani Kuzhambu and the two made a good combo.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
KARAMANI KUZHAMBU
Black-eyed peas / Karamani of the tamilians are an excellent source of calcium, vitamin A and folate. They are low in fat and sodium and contain no cholesterol.
Amma’s recipe. Tried it in a simplified version today. It came out pretty well. I had made Okra fry to go with this.
Preparation Time – 15 Mins
Serves - 2
Ingredients:
Black Eyed Peas – 100 gms
Potato – 1
Tomato – 2
Coconut Grating – a pinch
Onion – 1
Tamarind Juice – 1 Tsp
Curry powder/ Sambar powder – To taste
Chilly Powder – To taste
Turmeric powder – a pinch
Cumin seeds – a few
Fennel seeds – a few
Curry Leaves – Few
Salt – To taste
Sesame Oil
Method:
1. Soak the black eyed peas for 3- 4 hours and add salt and cook them soft.
2. Pour some sesame oil and add onions, tomato and the grated coconut. Grind this mixture into a soft paste.
3. Now, in a kadai, pour some sesame oil. Add cumin seeds, fennel ( sombu) seeds, curry leaves, potato (cut into medium size pieces)
4. Add the ground paste. Add the turmeric powder, chilli powder, curry powder and the necessary salt to this. Allow it to boil.
5. Once it is boiling, add the tamarind juice and the boiled Black eyed peas and pressure cook for one whistle.
6. Karamani / Black eyed peas kuzhambu is ready. You may chose to season this at the end. This goes very well with white rice and papad.
Amma’s recipe. Tried it in a simplified version today. It came out pretty well. I had made Okra fry to go with this.
Preparation Time – 15 Mins
Serves - 2
Ingredients:
Black Eyed Peas – 100 gms
Potato – 1
Tomato – 2
Coconut Grating – a pinch
Onion – 1
Tamarind Juice – 1 Tsp
Curry powder/ Sambar powder – To taste
Chilly Powder – To taste
Turmeric powder – a pinch
Cumin seeds – a few
Fennel seeds – a few
Curry Leaves – Few
Salt – To taste
Sesame Oil
Method:
1. Soak the black eyed peas for 3- 4 hours and add salt and cook them soft.
2. Pour some sesame oil and add onions, tomato and the grated coconut. Grind this mixture into a soft paste.
3. Now, in a kadai, pour some sesame oil. Add cumin seeds, fennel ( sombu) seeds, curry leaves, potato (cut into medium size pieces)
4. Add the ground paste. Add the turmeric powder, chilli powder, curry powder and the necessary salt to this. Allow it to boil.
5. Once it is boiling, add the tamarind juice and the boiled Black eyed peas and pressure cook for one whistle.
6. Karamani / Black eyed peas kuzhambu is ready. You may chose to season this at the end. This goes very well with white rice and papad.
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