Raw Mango Moong Dal Chutney/Mamidikaya Pesarapappu Pachadi#Improv

This is a Vegan & Gluten Free Moong Dal & Mango Chutney using raw mango, moong dal and other spices. Pachadi's in Andhra cuisine is mainly a chutney. This can be had with rice or dosa, this will actually pair well for sandwiches or even with rice. 

Ingredients

¼ Cup Yellow Moong Dal
1 Small Raw Mango- peeled & chopped
2 Dried Red Chillies
¼ Teaspoon Cumin Seeds
Salt to taste
1 Teaspoon Oil
For the Tadka
¼ Teaspoon Mustard Seeds
¼ Teaspoon Urad Dal
A Sprig Curry Leaves
2 -3 Dried Red Chillies
1 Teaspoon Oil
A pinch of Asafoetida

Method

Heat a teaspoon of oil in a pan. Add the moong dal and fry it, stirring continuously on a low flame till golden brown. Transfer it to a plate and set aside. In the same pan add the cumin seeds and fry for a few seconds. Transfer it to the plate and set aside. After this add the red chillies and fry for a few seconds.  Let them cool completely.

In a small mixer jar first grind the cumin seeds, moong dal and red chillies into a coarse powder. Now add  the chopped mango, salt  to taste and grind it to a little coarse paste by adding water. Transfer the chutney into a bowl.

For the Tadka

Heat oil in a pan. Add the mustard seeds and urad dal and let them splutter and the urad dal turns brown, add the curry leaves, asafoetida and red chillies, mix it well and immediately pour this over the ground chutney.

Serve with rice or with Tadka Dosa, this is a quick, easy, tasty and delicious chutney.
My Notes

For this chutney, have used  semi ripe yet firm mango, can use raw mango too, just add the quantity mango according to its sourness. So taste it before you take it out from the mixer jar. 

Labels: Chutneys & Dips, Raw Mango, Lentils, Vegan, Gluten free, Healthy, Andhra Pradesh, Improv Cooking Challenge,South Indian

Improv Cooking Challenge: August 2019  

Theme - Chilly & Mango
Chileta Mango suckers by Pandemonium Noshery
Grilled Steaks with Mango and Jalapeno byA Day in the Life on the Farm
Raw Mango Moong Dal Chutney / Mamidikaya Pesarapappu Pachadi by Sneha's Recipe

Braaibroodjie - Grilled Cheese Sandwich From South Africa#FoodieExtravaganza

South-African "Braaibroodjie" (pronounced Bra-ee-bru-ee-kee) is a barbecue sandwich that is made over an open fire. This is a filling sandwich perfect for brunch or as a meal itself. 

I used my sandwich toaster to grilled this  cheese sandwich. In this sandwich, used sweet mango sauce / chutney, you can use any fruit based sauce/chutney.  Chutney makes it sweet and spicy at the same time. Caramelized onions, adds a nice sweetness to the sandwich.

The brie cheese oozing out and caramelized onions was a real winner for lunch. All those gooey flavors melted together with the crispness of the toasted bread is just to-die-for.  

Serves 2
Ingredients
1 Tablespoon Oil
1 Large Onion-  thinly sliced
6 - 8  Sandwich Bread Slices or Bread of your choice
2 - 4 Tablespoons Sweet Mango Chutney
1 Medium Tomato, thinly sliced
½  Cup Brie Cheese (or other good melting cheese)
Salt & Black Pepper- to taste
Salted Butter as required

Method

To Make Caramelized Onions
Heat oil in a pan, add the onions and cook on medium flame, stirring occasionally until the onions are caramelized around the edges. This will take about 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; set aside to cool slightly.

Assemble the Sandwich

Apply butter on both sides of the bread.  On one slice,  spread the sweet mango chutney, sprinkle the brie cheese 

then tomato slices, , a sprinkle of salt and pepper,  

top with caramelized onions

Place it on top of the other slice. Press lightly and put the  grill sandwich toaster and grill for 1 or 2 minutes. Grill until golden brown. 

Serve right away.

My Notes 

If you do have sweet mango chutney then use  any other fruit based chutney.

In Foodie Extravaganza we are celebrating " National Sandwich Month" our Host is Wendy Klik, here are some of the other recipes, do check them:•Braaibroodjie - Grilled Cheese Sandwich From South Africa by Sneha's Recipe
• Caprese Focaccia Sandwich by Caroline's Cooking
• Instant Pot BBQ Beef by Palatable Pastime
• Italian Style Chicken Club Sandwiches with Pane al Latte by Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Jolly Holiday Specialty Toasted Cheese Sandwich by Simply Inspired Meals
• Spicy Chicken Tikka Rolls by Food Lust People Love
• Turkey Burger by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Venezuelan Stuffed Arepas by Pandemonium Noshery

Labels :Foodie Extravaganza Party, Sandwiches, Brie Cheese, Caramelized Onions, Tomato, Breakfast, Brunch, Main course, Kids delight, South African

Vegan & Gluten Free Tadka Dosa

Had remaining Idli batter, made idlis the first day and with the remaining batter made this Tadka Dosa for breakfast, these are so crisp and perfect.  Can have them for brunch or as a main course for a change.

It's just super yumm by itself , you  can enjoy this with any chutney or pickle. I served this with Homemade Idili / Dosa Podi ( recipe will be up soon) and  Raw Mango Moong Dal Chutney / Mamidikaya Pesarapappu Pachadi - Andhra Style  
Ingredients 

2 Cups Leftover Idli batter - for the recipe Here
1  Large Onion - finely chopped
2  Green chillies - finely chopped
3 Tablespoons Coriander leaves - finely chopped
A Sprig Curry Leaves - finely chopped
2 Tablespoon Oil
½ Teaspoon Cumin Seeds
1 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds
A Pinch of Asafoetida

Method

Heat little oil in a pan on medium high flame, add mustard, cumin seeds  when they crackle. Add finely chopped onion, green chillis and curry leaves. Saute till the onions are slightly golden color and add a pinch of asafoetida and salt to taste.  Switch off the flame, add finely chopped coriander leaves and mix well. Cool this mixture.

Add this cooled mixture along with the oil to the batter, mix it well. 

Heat a non stick pan / griddle, grease it with oil with a brush. When hot, spread a ladle full of batter on the hot tawa/ griddle  

When it look like , dry on top and the bottom is brown, brush oil on top.

 then flip to the other side once it's done on that side. Try to spread it thinly.

When done see the brown spots on top, do no brown it too much. 

Take it out on to a serving plate like wise make the more dosas with remaining batter.

Serve hot.. Enjoy or with chutney, Homemade Idili / Dosa Podi, these are so crisp and perfect. 

Other Idli / Dosa recipes 

Sourdough Cumin Seed Dosa with Spicy Tomato Chutney

Kuthiraivali Thinai Crisp Dosa - Instant, Vegan & Gluten Free

Besan Ka Cheela / Gramflour Crepes / Dosa - Gluten Free & Vegan

Idli – Steamed Sourdough Rice and Lentil Buns

Indo Chinese Idli Fry - Leftover Idlis

Idli Fry - How to make Idli Fry 

Labels : Sourdough, Dosa, Tadka, South Indian, Breakfast, Brunch, Healthy, Vegan, Gluten free, Main course, Lentils 

Mango Cheesecake - No Bake Dessert #Choctoberfest

Eating the King of Fruits on its own needs no explanation and there  recipes that can  lift the  delightful King of fruits  to an all new high. This no-bake cheesecake is an absolute breeze to make and it's low cal. In fact should I call it a Mango Breeze-Cake ... just pour all ingredients into a mixer jar and pulse it 3 -4 times its ready.  So isn't it a Breeze Cake?

Ingredients 
¾  Cup  Condensed Milk
2 Teaspoons  Gelatin
¼  Cup Water
1 Cup Mango Puree
Fresh Paneer -  grated - Homemade
¼ Teaspoon Mango Essence (optional)
1 Cup Whipped Cream
Grated chocolate  for decoration

Method 

How to make the paneer  with 500 Ml milk (here).

Dissolve the gelatin in ¼ cup water over a pan of hot water.

Blend together the grated paneer, condensed milk, dissolved gelatin, mango puree  and mango essence in a blender.  Add the whipped the cream well and gently fold into the paneer - mango  mixture or pulse it just once. 

Pour into a wet mould (see notes). Leave to set in the refrigerator, When set then decorate with grated chocolate, unmould, cut into squares/ wedges, serve.

My Notes:

Rinse the aluminium mould with cold water, drain the water. Pour a few drops of vegetable oil and swirl the wet mould ( but do not wipe the mould). Using this wet oily mould will make un moulding easier.

Keep it in the refrigerator overnight to set.  Was in a hurry since I, had guest and wanted to serve, as you can see in the pic it is a little wobbly. 

Labels : Cheesecake, No Bake Desserts, Mango,  Choctoberfest, Paneer, Low Cal, Gelatin, Sweets & Desserts

• 101 Chocolate Cheesecake Recipes from Triple Chocolate Kitchen
• No Bake Keto Cheesecake from Our Good Life
• Cheesecake Truffles from A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Summer Fruit No Bake Cheesecake from That Recipe
• Double Chocolate Fudge Cheesecake in the Instant Pot from Shockingly Delicious
• Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Verrine from Simply Inspired Meals
• Instant Pot Cookie Dough Cheesecake from Join Us, Pull up a Chair
• Berry Granita with Mint Cheesecake Bites from Delicious Not Gorgeous
• No Bake Lemon Cheesecake from Red Cottage Chronicles
• Matcha Swirl Cheesecake Bars from The Spiffy Cookie
• Frozen Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake from Hostess at Heart
• Mango Cheesecake - No Bake Dessert from Sneha's Recipes

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Kalmi Chicken - Kebab / Starters

The recipe is very easy and simple without too many spices. The most important step here is marinating the chicken, then cooking it and then the final frying.

 This keeps the chicken juicy, soft and moist . 

Ingredients
1 Kg Chicken Drumsticks
1 Tablespoon Heaped Ginger Garlic paste
1 to 1 ½ Teaspoon Salt or to taste
1 Cup Yogurt - beaten
1 Teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
½ Teaspoon Heaped Black pepper powder
1 Tablespoon Lemon juice
¼ Cup Oil
1 Cup All Purpose Flour
Oil for deep frying as required
Onion rings mint leaves and lemon wedges to serve

Method
Wash and clean the chicken drumsticks and pat them dry.

Marinate chicken with salt ginger garlic, salt, black pepper,garam masala powder, lemon juice and yogurt. Rub it well into the drumsticks and keep it overnight covered in the refrigerator.

Heat a pan with ¼ cup oil and add the chicken drumsticks in a single layer along with the marinade and keep covered and cook for 15 mins until chicken tender and cooked only 3/4 done. The chicken should be dry no moisture should be present. Cool it completely.

Heat oil for deep frying in a kadai or deep frying pan.

When cooled coat each piece of chicken in flour and deep fry in hot oil in a single layer in hot oil, when one side is done then turn and fry the other side till chicken slightly brown. 

Garnish with onion rings, lemon wedges and mint leaves.

 Enjoy these kababs which most succulent, juicy and tender.

Labels :  Chicken, Starters, Kebabs, Deep Fried, Party pleasers, Mughlai Cuisine, Chicken Drumsticks, Appetizer