It is commonly prepared during fasting days such as Navratri, Ekadashi and other vrat occasions when we avoid gluten.

Check out my other gluten free buckwheat paratha recipe and ragi chapati recipe in this website.

If you have avoided making gluten free flour parathas like rajgira paratha recipe, because you've heard the dough is difficult to handle, I completely understand. I am also one, who had thought so in the past and avoided consuming such healthy nutritious flours. It can seem intimidating, especially if you're used to working with wheat flour.

The boiled aloo in this recipe does all the trick. It binds the flour naturally, adds moisture and makes the dough much easier to shape. Once I understood this, making amaranth paratha for vrat is just another easy paratha.

Why this recipe works

• Potato acts as a natural binder
• Dough stays soft and manageable
• Paratha stays soft even after cooling
• Easy and simple ingredient list
• Beginner friendly

What is Amaranth / Rajgira?

Amaranth known as Rajgira in Hindi is a tiny, naturally gluten-free seed that is often grouped with grains because it is cooked and eaten similarly. Technically it is a pseudocereal, much like quinoa.

Rich in nutrients : Amaranth provides more Protein than many millets, better quality protein actually. Fiber, good amount of calcium, iron and magnesium and has phosphorus and antioxidants. This makes it best fasting recipes with fewer carbs and higher protein. It's India's answer to quinoa. Before quinoa became popular, Indian kitchens already had rajgira!

Rajgira paratha Ingredients

Here are the basic ingredients needed to make amaranth paratha for fasting.

• Rajgira flour (Amaranth flour) - Use fine flour, coarse flour is hard to handle.
• Potato - For binding and taste
• Coriander leaves - Adds flavor
• Green chilli - For spice
• Sendha namak - Pink salt - Religious fasting recipes use sendha namak/ pink salt
• Roasted cumin seeds powder - Bhuna jeera powder - For digestion, flavour.
• Ghee or peanut oil

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Lets see how to make rajgira paratha for fasting.

1. Pressure cook 2 potato (small to medium) for 3 whistles in a small pressure cooker. I wash, clean, cut them into two with skin and cook it.

2. Once done, peel, grate/mash it in a mixing bowl.

3. Add 1 cup Amaranth flour, ¼ cup Coriander leaves, finely chopped, 1-2 green chilies, finely chopped, ½ teaspoon roasted cumin seeds powder, sendha namak (pink salt) to the mashed aloo in the mixing bowl.

4. Mix well first evenly.

5. Then add 1 or 2 tablespoons of water (warm water). It takes very less water only, so be very very careful when you add water.

6. Make a stiff dough.

7. Divide into 5 equal portions.

8. Line a rolling board with a baking sheet/ parchment paper. Take a portion of the dough. Dust well with rajgira flour, flatten initially with hands, press and pinch the edges as it cracks in the edges.

9. Then roll gently. Use the parchment paper to turn, do not disturb the rolled paratha.

10. As soon as you finish rolling it into a thick paratha, carry it with the paper.

11. Heat a tawa/ skillet and invert the paratha over it. Peel the paper carefully.

12. Cook the paratha in medium. Drizzle a little ghee over and around it.

13. Cook gently in medium heat, not in low flame, not in high flame. Cooking in low flame can make it dense or hard. So let it be in medium.

14. Flip and cook the other side and press gently with spatula for even cooking. Transfer to a hot pack and rajgira paratha ready.

Serve Amaranth paratha with a simple jeera aloo or with just dahi and a sprinkle of roasted cumin seeds powder.

Substitutions & Variations

You can add crushed roasted peanuts into the dough for extra flavour. Other ingredients you can add for extra flavor - Roasted sesame seeds, ginger paste.

Instead of adding chopped green chilies, crush ginger, green chilli and coriander roughly and mix with the dough.

Potato - Sweet potato, Raw banana, arrowroot/Tapioca starch for binding

Ghee - If you are a vegan, you can use peanut oil (Groundnut oil) for fasting option or any cooking oil if not for fasting.

Storage

These parathas are best eaten fresh. Place it in a hot pack, it stays soft longer.

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Rajgira Paratha | Amaranth Roti | Vrat ka Paratha

Rajgira paratha is a gluten-free flatbread made with amaranth flour and potato as main ingredients.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Author Raks Anand

Servings 5 Parathas

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Ingredients

• 1 cup Rajgira flour Amaranth flour
• 2 Potato Boiled, grated (Small sized)
• 2 Green chilli Finely chopped
• ¼ cup Coriander leaves Finely chopped
• ½ teaspoon Roasted cumin seeds powder Bhuna jeera powder
• Sendha namak Pink salt
• Ghee or peanut oil as needed

Instructions

• Pressure cook 2 Potato (small to medium) for 3 whistles in a small pressure cooker. I wash, clean, cut them into two with skin and cook it. Once cooled, peel, grate/mash and use it.
• Add 1 cup Rajgira flour (Amaranth flour), ¼ cup Coriander leaves, finely chopped, 2 Green chilli, finely chopped,½ teaspoon Roasted cumin seeds powder Sendha namak (pink salt) to the mashed aloo in a mixing bowl.
• Mix well and add 1 or 2 tablespoons of water (warm water) to make a stiff dough. It takes very less water only, so be very very careful when you add water.
• Divide into 5 equal portions.
• Line a rolling board with a baking sheet / parchment paper. Take a portion of the dough. Dust well with rajgira flour, flatten initially with hands, press and pinch the edges as it cracks in the edges.
• Then roll gently to a thick paratha
• Heat a tawa and cook the paratha in medium heat until golden. Drizzle a little Ghee over and around it.
• Flip and cook the other side and press gently for even cooking. Transfer to a hot pack and rajgira paratha ready.

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Notes

• Be very careful when adding water to make the dough. It takes very very less. 
• Use fine flour, coarse flour is hard to handle, breaks while rolling or while taking off after rolling.
• Do not cook in low flame as cooking in low heat for long time makes the texture dense. 
• The more potato you add, softer the paratha will be as well as easier to handle as it binds the flour well. 

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Prepare this as side dish for simple lunch with rice and roti.

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About Dahi Bhindi

Dahi Bhindi is a popular okra curry, easy to prepare and very different from the usual gravy and stir fry. A simple Dahi Bhindi goes well with steamed rice as well as any Indian flatbread.

Couple of years ago, I came to know about this Dahi wali Bhindi recipe appearing frequently on my Instagram feed, shared by many home cooks and food creators. After trying Dahi Tadka, I wanted to try this too as it is similar one, but with vegetables. We all love Bhindi at home with dal, so this combination of okra and yogurt turn out perfect consistency with balanced flavour. Do give this Besat Dahi bhindi recipe a try if you haven't, check out my 'Substitutions & Variations' for ingredient swaps, shortcuts.

Dahi Bhindi Ingredients

Here are the simple ingredients to make Dahi Bhindi.

• Bhindi - Okra - Ladies finger - Main ingredient for the dish
• Dahi - Yogurt - Indian curd - Use thick, fresh curd for best results
• Onion - Adds texture, taste
• Tomato - Optional but adds color and mild, sweet tang
• Spice powders
  • Red chilli powder - Kashmiri gives vibrant colour, but you can use any mild spice red chili powder
  • Coriander seeds powder - Dhania powder - For flavour
  • Turmeric powder - for the goodness and bright color
  • Fennel powder - Adds a mild yet wonderful aroma
  • Garam masala powder - A little goes a long way, so add it sparingly
• Kasuri methi - Adds restaurant style flavor
• To Temper
  • Oil
  • Mustard seeds - Black mustard seeds
  • Cumin Seeds - Helps with digestion, flavor
  • Ginger - Goes well with bhindi, helps with digestion
  • Green chilli - Adds spice
• Coriander leaves - Cilantro for fresh flavorful finish.

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Let's see how to make Dahi ki Bhindi

1. Combine ¾ cup yogurt, 1 teaspoon red chilli powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, ¼ teaspoon fennel seeds powder in a bowl.

2. Use a whisk to beat smooth thoroughly.

3. Heat a pan with 3 tablespoons of oil and add 4 cups of bhindi to it. I cut okra into an inch piece. Add ⅛ teaspoon of turmeric powder.

4. Saute until the sticky nature of bhindi is gone. Yet it should retain the crunch.

5. Heat a pan with 3 tablespoon oil and add 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 dry red chili. Give it a fry. Then add 2 teaspoon ginger, 1 green chilli.

6. Stir fry until fragrant.

7. Add 1 cubed onion and cook until golden brown here and there.

8. After that, add 1 cubed tomato and cook briefly for 30 seconds.

9. Then add the well beaten curd (yogurt) mixture in low heat. From here on, the flame should be low - medium only.

10. Mix well and add salt.

11. In low heat, let it come to a boil.

12. Now add the roasted bhindi.

13. Mix well and level it.

14. Cook covered for 5-6 minutes in low- medium flame or until the ladies finger are cooked yet retains it shape.

15. Check for doneness and mix.

16. Lastly add half teaspoon garam masala powder.

17. Switch off the stove and add coriander leaves.

18. Dahi bhindi is ready.

Serve dahi bhindi as sabji with rice or chapati.

Substitutions & Variations

Lehsuni - Garlic instead of ginger will give you a totally different flavour. If you like garlic, you should try once.

You can also try a teaspoon ginger garlic paste instead of ginger.

No onion No tomato - You can try without onion and tomato or skip tomato. Best option when you want to make a gravy without tomato.

For a thicker base, use a tablespoon of besan (chickpea flour/ gram flour) while whisking the curd. This gives you a thicker base, smooth looking bhindi masala.

You can also use half a teaspoon cumin powder in this recipe.

Use asafoetida along ginger for a different flavor profile and skip onion for a no onion no garlic version.

Top Tips

Make sure to balance the tanginess with enough spice.

Beat yogurt smooth to get a smooth result. Thick yogurt works best.

My notes

I have used dry red chilli, green chili, chili powder, all in this for flavour and spice to balance the tanginess.

Storage

You can store the leftovers in fridge and use next day. Reheat in low flame with a splash of water.

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Dahi Bhindi Recipe | Easy Dinner Recipes

Dahi Bhindi is a North Indian style okra curry where shallow fried ladies finger is simmered in a mildly spiced yogurt based masala.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Author Raks Anand

Servings 3 People

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Ingredients

• 4 cups Bhindi Okra
• 1 Onion
• 1 Tomato
• ⅛ teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 3 tablespoon Coriander leaves
• ½ teaspoon Garam masala powder
• Salt
• ¾ cup Curd Dahi
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• ¼ teaspoon Fennel powder
• ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Kasuri Methi

To temper

• 3 tablespoon Oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 Dry red chilli
• 2 teaspoon Ginger
• 1 Green chilli

Instructions

• Combine ¾ cup yogurt, 1 teaspoon red chilli powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, ¼ teaspoon fennel seeds powder in a bowl.
• Use a whisk to beat smooth thoroughly.
• Heat a pan with 3 tablespoons of oil and add 4 cups of bhindi to it. I cut okra into an inch piece.
• Add ⅛ teaspoon of turmeric powder.
• Saute until the sticky nature of bhindi is gone. Yet it should retain the crunch.
• Heat a pan with 3 tablespoon oil and add 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 dry red chili. Give it a fry.
• Then add 2 teaspoon ginger, 1 green chilli.
• Stir fry until fragrant. Add 1 cubed onion and cook until golden brown here and there.
• After that, add 1 cubed tomato and cook briefly for 30 seconds.
• Then add the well beaten curd (yogurt) mixture in low heat. From here on, the flame should be low - medium only.
• Mix well and add salt. In low heat, let it come to a boil.
• Now add the roasted bhindi. Mix well and level it.
• Cook covered for 5-6 minutes in low- medium flame or until the ladies finger are cooked yet retains it shape.
• Check for doneness and mix. Lastly add half teaspoon garam masala powder.
• Switch off the stove and add coriander leaves. Dahi bhindi is ready.

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• Beat yogurt smooth to get a smooth result. Thick yogurt works best.

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When you want soul-warming one-pot meal, just one bowl, deeply satisfying.

Check out my Khaman recipe and Khandvi recipe in this website.

What is Dal Dhokli?

Dal Dhokli (દાળ ઢોકળી in Gujarati) is a traditional Gujarati one-pot meal in which small pieces of spiced whole wheat dough are cooked directly in a simmering lentil gravy. Dhokli comes from dhok meaning small lumps or pieces. So Dhokli literally points to small dumplings or bits of dough. In this everyday dish, it simply means bite-sized wheat flour dumplings added to dal.

About

I came to know only few years back and got tempted by this reel from Srujan so bookmarked it and kept. Finally prepared and enjoyed this week. First time making a Gujarati style dal and totally enjoyed the flavour and taste. I make dal weekly once or twice, and try to make small variations. This is totally new flavor profile for me with methi seeds in it and the jaggery, tamarind combo is a super hit one for me. So I adapted the recipe and slightly modified to suit my taste, convenience.

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients needed to make Dal dhokli.

For Dhokli Dough

• Wheat flour - I used Indian atta
• Besan - Gram flour - Softens the dough, enhances flavour, prevents dhokli turning rubbery
• Ajwain - Carom seeds - Digestive spice, adds a lot of aroma
• Red chilli powder - For spice
• Turmeric powder - Add for it's goodness and color
• Coriander powder - Flavor
• Oil - Softens and makes the dough pliable. Helps dhokli stay tender.
• Salt & Water

For Gujarati Dal

• Toor dal - The classic base for Gujarati dal
• Peanuts - Adds lovely texture, nutty flavor that goes well with asafoetida and methi seeds flavor
• Jaggery - This gives Gujarati dal it's signature character
• Tamarind - The tanginess together with jaggery balance is the soul of Gujarati cooking
• Salt

To temper

• Mustard seeds
• Methi seeds - Fenugreek seeds - adds lovely flavor
• Dry red chilli - for a smoky aroma
• Cumin seeds
• Asafoetida - Hing - Smells great in dal
• Ginger, garlic, green chilli paste - Main flavor for the entire dal
• Curry leaves
• Tomato - Adds body, colour and gentle acidity

Spice powders

• Turmeric powder, Red chili powder and Coriander powder

Garnish

• Lemon juice - Brightens everything, adds a fresh aroma
• Coriander leaves - Cilantro- Adds a herbal note, fresh finish.

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Let's see how to make Dal dhokli with step by step images.

1. To start with, wash ½ cup toor dal. In a pressure cooker, take washed dal, 1 tablespoon of peanuts, ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, ½ teaspoon of oil and 2 cups water.

2. Pressure cook for 5 whistles in medium flame.

3. Once done, mash it well until creamy.

4. If you have peanuts in separate bowl, you can also use an immersion blender to grind. Set aside.

5. In a mixing bowl, take ½ cup wheat flour, ½ teaspoon red chilli powder, ⅛ teaspoon turmeric powder, ½ teaspoon of coriander powder, 1 & ½ teaspoon oil.

6. Mix well and add little water.

7. Make a non-sticky stiff dough, no cracks.

8. Keep covered for 15 minutes.

9. After 15 minutes knead again to soften & smoothen.

10. Divide into two portions.

11. Take a portion of dough, flatern, dust with little flour.

12. Spread it thin like we do for a roti.

13. It should be thin, not thick. Otherwise it will take long time to cook.

14. Cut into strips.

15. Then cut diagonally into bite size diamonds.

16. Dhokli ready. You can do this as the dal simmers too. If you prepare ahead, keep covered.

Gujarati Dal Dhokli

17. Now let's prepare dal. In a heavy bottomed pot, add oil. Once hot, add methi seeds, dry red chili, black mustard seeds and let the mustard splutter. After that, add cumin seeds and asafetida. Give it a stir.

18. Then add ginger, green chilli, garlic paste (I used crushed) Let it turn aromatic.

19. Add chopped tomato.

20. In goes salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder.

21. Cook until tomato turns soft and mushy and oil ooze out.

22. Pour in the cooked dal. Add 2 & ½ to 3 cups water.

23. Mix well.

24. Add salt, jaggery and tamarind paste.

25. Bring to boil.

26. Add dhokli in small batches in scattered way.

27. Let it cook in medium flame.

28. Cook covered for 10 minutes. Make sure to stir in between once or twice.

29. Check dhokli for doneness.

30. It should be soft, juicy and non sticky like a cooked pasta.

31. Switch off the flame and add lemon juice.

32. Finally add coriander leaves. Dal dhokli is ready.

Serve dal dhokli as such or with cooked rice with a side of papad, pickle and dahi.

Substitutions & Variations

Toor dal - You can use Moong dal or a mix of both. Moong dal gives a lighter dal

Tamarind - Replace with 1 piece of kokum

Ajwain - If you want you can replace with roasted cumin seeds powder

Dal dhokli is naturally vegan, but if you do not mind, you can add a teaspoon of ghee to the finished dal just before serving for a beautiful touch.

If you like, you can use whole spices like dalchini (cinnamon), cloves while tempering or use ½ teaspoon Garam masala in this recipe along with other spice powders.

Storage

Best eaten the day it is made, the dhokli absorbs the dal and becomes softer the longer it sits. If refrigerated, dal will thicken significantly. reheat by adding ½ a cup of water and gently simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring often to prevent burning.

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Dal Dhokli Recipe | Gujarati Dal Dhokli

Dal Dhokli is a traditional Gujarati dish where dal is simmered with spiced wheat flour dumplings (dhokli) until they cook through and absorb the flavors of the dal.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Author Raks Anand

Servings 4 People

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Ingredients

Dal

• ½ cup Toor dal
• 1 teaspoon oil for pressure cooking
• ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 tablespoon Peanuts Raw, see notes
• 2 cups water or as needed
• 1 tablespoon Jaggery
• 1 teaspoon Tamarind paste or thick extract of Indian fresh tamarind
• Salt to taste
• 3 tablespoon Coriander leaves Finely chopped

Tempering

• 1 tablespoon Oil
• ¼ teaspoon Mustard Black mustard seeds
• ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds
• ⅛ teaspoon Fenugreek seeds Methi seeds
• 1 Dry red chilli
• ¼ teaspoon Asafoetida Hing
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic-green chilli paste Refer notes
• 1 sprig Curry leaves
• 1 Tomato chopped
• ⅛ teaspoon Turmeric powder
• ½ teaspoon Red chilli powder
• ½ teaspoon Coriander powder

Dhokli

• ½ cup Wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon Besan Gram flour/ chickpea flour
• ¼ teaspoon Ajwain Carom seeds
• ½ teaspoon Red chilli powder
• ⅛ teaspoon Turmeric powder
• ½ teaspoon Coriander powder
• 1.5 teaspoon Oil
• Salt to taste

Instructions

• Let's see how to make Dal dhokli with step by step images.
• To start with, wash ½ cup toor dal. In a pressure cooker, take washed dal, 1 tablespoon of peanuts, ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, ½ teaspoon of oil and 2 cups water.
• Pressure cook for 5 whistles in medium flame.
• Once done, mash it well until creamy.
• If you have peanuts in separate bowl, you can also use an immersion blender to grind. Set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, take ½ cup wheat flour, ½ teaspoon red chilli powder, ⅛ teaspoon turmeric powder, ½ teaspoon of coriander powder, 1 & ½ teaspoon oil.
• Mix well and add little water.
• Make a non-sticky stiff dough, no cracks.
• Keep covered for 15 minutes.
• After 15 minutes knead again to soften & smoothen.
• Divide into two portions.
• Take a portion of dough, flatern, dust with little flour.
• Spread it thin like we do for a roti.
• It should be thin, not thick. Otherwise it will take long time to cook.
• Cut into strips.
• Then cut diagonally into bite size diamonds.
• Dhokli ready. You can do this as the dal simmers too. If you prepare ahead, keep covered.
• Now let's prepare dal. In a heavy bottomed pot, add oil.
• Once hot, add methi seeds, dry red chili, black mustard seeds and let the mustard splutter.
• After that, add cumin seeds and asafetida. Give it a stir.
• Then add ginger, green chilli, garlic paste (I used crushed) Let it turn aromatic.
• Add chopped tomato.
• In goes salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder.
• Cook until tomato turns soft and mushy and oil ooze out.
• Pour in the cooked dal. Add 2 & ½ to 3 cups water.
• Mix well. Add salt, jaggery and tamarind paste. Bring to boil.
• Add dhokli in small batches in scattered way. Let it cook in medium flame.
• Cook covered for 10 minutes. Make sure to stir in between once or twice.
• Check dhokli for doneness. It should be soft, juicy and non sticky like a cooked pasta.
• Switch off the flame and add lemon juice.
• Finally add coriander leaves. Dal dhokli is ready.

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Notes

• If adding raw peanuts, add along the dal and if adding roasted peanuts, you can add later while boiling. 
• In case you decide to use immersion blender for dal after cooking to grind, adding peanuts along with dal is not a good idea. Cook that in a separate bowl. Add after blending.
• I do not add salt while cooking the dal. This makes it soft once cooked and can be mashed easily with ladle itself for smooth, creamy consistency, without any electric blender.
• Indian fresh tamarind is different from the one you get in Asian stores. Indian tamarind are mild, not too acidic. 
• I ground 2 large green chilies, 2 garlic, 1 tablespoon of ginger in a processor, roughly. 

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Once you buy from a trusted source from the market, this is the first thing you should do before start using it.

Check out my Idichakka thoran made in such earthenware and my how to clean silver post in this website.

Why season a claypot?

Clay pots are porous by nature, they are made of natural clay from earth and contains thousands of tiny pores. This porosity is actually what makes claypot cooking so special, it allows moisture to circulate slowly during the cooking, creating a gentle steaming effect, that keeps food moist. Claypot cooking is unique because, it gives food a steadier, gentle heat.

But those same pore is also a vulnerability. When a brand new, unseasoned pot is placed directly on the stove, or exposed to sudden heat, they expand too quickly and unevenly causing the pot to crack. The pot also has raw earth particles prous texture that need to be sealed before cooking, so your food doesn't taste or smell like mud.

• Seasoning gradually fills and seals the pore with water, oil and starch, creating a protective layer.
• It conditions the clay to heat without cracking.
• It removes strong, raw earth smell and taste.
• It makes the pot more durable.

Glazed vs Unglazed clay pots

Unglazed claypots: Made entirely of natural clay with nothing added. These are most traditional and beneficial for cooking. The pores are fully open and the seasoning process fills them naturally. This is the type most commonly used in Indian cooking.

Glazed: Have a shiny coating (glaze) on the inside or outside. The glaze seals the texture artificially and the pot does not need intensive seasoning process. However many manufacturers add chemicals to the glaze. If you want full benefits of cooking in it, always choose unglazed.

This guide is for unglazed claypots.

What you need

• Your new earthen ware
• Clean water
• Rice washing water (starch water - the milky water from washing rice)
• Oil - Any cooking oil like coconut oil, sesame oil etc.
• Fresh grated coconut
• Sunlight
• Non-abrasive scrubber, like a nylon, silicon, sponge or even natural coconut coir (thengai naar)

Claypot Step by step

1. Initial cleaning

Wash the pot thoroughly inside and out with plain water. Do not use soap. Gently scrub using a non-abrasive scrubber to remove any loose dust or clay particles in the surface.

2. Soaking Overnight

Submerge the claypot completely in water. I filled my clean sink with water and immersed them in it. You can use clean bucket or a large vessel. Soak overnight or for minimum 8 hours. I left it overnight.

The pores in the claypot will absorb water, which conditions the clay and prepares it for heat. You will also see small bubbles rising from the pot as the air in the tiny space is displaced by water. ( Normal & good sign)

3. Fill with rice water

Use rice washed water and fill the milky water in the earthen cookware. Let it again soak overnight. This starch water fills the space and also strengthens the pot gradually. Next day, discard and rinse gently.

4. Dry in sun

Place it in direct sunlight to dry completely. Do not rush this step, the pot needs to be fully dry before oil is applied. A few hours in good sun until it dries.

5. Rub with oil

Once completely dry, apply oil generously over the entire surface of the pot, inside and outside. The oil will absorb visibly into the clay. Place the pot in sunlight again and let the oil absorb completely. You will see the pot slightly darkens in this step.

Claypot Seasoning

The first time seasoning ingredient is very important as the new pot is porous enough to absorb the flavor. So unless you want to keep specific pot for specific dishes, I strongly recommend cooking neutral flavors.

With coconut:

Place the earthen cookware over low heat with ¼ cup fresh coconut and roast in low heat until the coconut turns fragrant, golden.

Switch off and cool. Discard the roasted coconut. The inside of the pot should feed lightly oil and smell like roasted coconut.

You can rinse in plain water, dry the pot completely and the pot is ready to use.

Clay pots are ready to use now.

First few Uses

Cook wet, water based recipes and avoid strongly flavored dishes.

Never heat empty pot on the stove in high heat. Always add food or liquid before turning on the heat. It can be oil, vegetables, rice, water or a curry.

How to Clean

• Never use soap or detergent on earthen cookware. It directly absorb the it and then release that taste and scent into your food the next time you cook.
• Rinse with hot water/ warm water and scrub with a non-abrasive brush or sponge.
• For stubborn food stuck, sprinkle little rice flour into the pot and scrub gently.
• You can also boil water with baking soda to loosen the burnt food stuck.

How to Maintain a claypots

After washing, dry completely in sun before storing. If it is damp, it will develop mould. Then store in a dry, airy place, so air can circulate.

Avoid sudden heat high heat, always heat gradually. Avoid temperature shocks. No detergent for cleaning. Use warm water and soft scrub or flour paste. No scrubbing with metal pads.

I have the habit of tapping the ladle gently in the vessel while cooking. But I avoid doing that in claypot. Better be really gently even if you do so.

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How to season a clay pot? Step by step guide

How to season clay pot, a step by step guide for cleaning, seasoning before first use and how to maintain it. Step by step instructions

Prep Time 3 days days

Author Raks Anand

Cup measurements

Ingredients

• Clay pots
• Scrubber or sponge Non-abrasive
• Water
• Rice washed water
• Grated coconut
• Oil

Instructions

Initial cleaning

• Wash the pot thoroughly inside and out with plain water. Do not use soap. Gently scrub using a non-abrasive scrubber to remove any loose dust or clay particles in the surface.

Soaking Overnight

• Submerge the clay pot completely in water. I filled my clean sink with water and immersed the clay pots in it. You can use clean bucket or a large vessel. Soak overnight or for minimum 8 hours. I left it overnight.
• The pores in the clay pot will absorb water, which conditions the clay and prepares it for heat. You will also see small bubbles rising from the pot as the air in the pores is displaced by water. ( Normal & good sign)

Fill with rice water

• Use rice washed water and fill the milky water in the clay pots. Let it again soak overnight. This starch water fills the pores and also strengthens the pot gradually. Next day, discard and rinse gently.

Dry in sun

• Place it in direct sunlight to dry completely. Do not rush this step, the pot needs to be fully dry before oil is applied. A few hours in good sun until it dries.

Rub with oil

• Once completely dry, apply oil generously over the entire surface of the pot, inside and outside. The oil will absorb visibly into the clay. Place the pot in sunlight again and let the oil absorb completely. You will see the pot slightly darkens in this step.

Clay pot Seasoning

• The first time seasoning ingredient is very important as the new pot is porous enough to absorb the flavor. So unless you want to keep specific pot for specific dishes, I strongly recommend cooking neutral flavors.

With coconut:

• Place the clay pot over low heat with ¼ cup fresh coconut and roast in low heat until the coconut turns fragrant, golden.
• Switch off and cool. Discard the roasted coconut. The inside of the pot should feed lightly oil and smell like roasted coconut.
• You can rinse in plain water, dry the pot completely and the pot is ready to use.

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Kanji is popular during Holi and early summer so that it can ferment natural in sunlight. It is considered ideal for preparing the body for the seasonal shift.

Check out my Thandai recipe and Kanji vada recipe in this website.

What is Kanji?

Kanji is a traditional North Indian fermented probiotic drink made by submerging vegetables, classically black carrots, in spiced water and leaving the mixture to ferment naturally in sunlight. Over 3-5 days, naturally occurring lactic acid bacteria present on the vegetables begin fermenting the sugars in the vegetables (Beetroot/ carrot) into lactic acid. This drops the pH of the liquid, creating that signature sour, tangy and slightly pungent flavor that kanji is known for, making it a naturally probiotic-rich drink.

Think of it as India's original Kombucha, except older, simpler one. Just sunlight, time and good ingredients. I have to say, it is an acquired taste for some, because of the strong mustard flavour. But for those who love fermented food, it is addictive.

Why Beetroot and carrots?

Kanji is traditionally made with black carrots (Kali gajar) which are native to North India and available during early spring. Since they are not widely available, beetroot and regular carrots are used. Same pigment, so, visually almost identical to original looks.

Beetroot Kanji Ingredients

Here are the ingredients needed to make Beetroot Kanji.

• Beetroot - Gives Kanji its gorgeous deep ruby colour.
• Carrots - I used Australian purple carrots. You can use regular carrots too.
• Mustard seeds - Crushed - Use yellow or black mustard seeds, powdered coarsely. Black mustard seeds are very strong in flavour and taste. So you can reduce if you want.
• Black salt - Kala namak - For flavour and it's digestive properties
• Salt - Rock salt - To taste
• Asafoetida - For flavour, goes well with the fermented pungent flavour.
• Black pepper powder - Or Red chilli powder for a hint of spice.
• Water - Boiled & cooled or Filter water.

Please see the Recipe card below for quantities.

Instructions

Let's see how to make Beetroot Kanji

1. Peel the beetroot and carrots.

2. Cut into strips/ batons, not too small as the pieces need to hold up for few days fermentation.

3. In a clean glass jar, place the cut beetroot & carrots and add 1 teaspoon of kala namak, salt, 1 tablespoon of crushed mustard seeds, ¼ teaspoon of asafoetida/ hing and black pepper powder.

4. Pour in 6 -7 cups of water. Use filter water or boiled, cooled water. Do not use chlorinated tap water.

5. Mix well.

6. Cover using a clean cotton cloth for the kanji to breath.

7. Keep in sunlight everyday, without fail to avoid fungus formation.

8. You should mix atleast once each day.

9. After 3-5 days, it will ferment and have a slight pungent, sour smell, yet pleasant (like a mild pickle). The colour should be a deep, vibrant purple - red. Kanji is ready to serve. Keep tasting after 3 days. If you are satisfied with the taste, then you can refrigerate.

10. You can enjoy the vegetables as such or eat with your meals like pickle.

11. If you want you can filter and enjoy.

12. Garnish with mint leaves for more added flavour.

You can serve Kanji at room temperature best or add just a little cold water to adjust the sharpness. If it is bland and no flavor/ less flavour, per glass, add a pinch of asafoetida, roasted cumin seeds powder (bhuna jeera powder) and some black salt.

Substitutions & Variations

Carrots - You can use any variety and also if you are using kali gajar or purple carrots, reduce or skip beetroot , use more carrots. Black carrots give the most authentic, deep colored kanji.

Mustard - Yellow mustards are best to use as they are mild in taste. Black mustard seeds are more strong, slightly bitter too. So use just 1-2 teaspoon for the recipe.

Black pepper powder - Many recipes use ½ teaspoon Red chili powder for extra heat. Also balances the bitterness.

Radish - Some traditional recipes add a small piece of mooli in kanji.

You can add 3-4 slices of ginger and 2 slit green chilli for a twist in flavour.

Storage

Once kanji reaches your desired sourness, transfer it to refrigerator. Cold temperature slows fermentation and keeps it almost exactly that level. Anyways, you can keep it for a week or 10 days maximum.

As you drink you can also top up the jar with a little more water and a pinch salt, it will gently ferment. But make sure to discard if it smells unpleasant, has visible mould or tastes off.

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Beetroot Kanji Recipe | Indian Probiotic Fermented Drink

Beetroot Kanji is a traditional North Indian fermented drink, made with beetroot, carrots, crushed mustard seeds and spices.

Course Condiments

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 5 days days

Cook Time 0 minutes minutes

Author Raks Anand

Servings 6 cups

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Ingredients

• 1 Large Beetroot
• 2 Purple Carrots
• 1 tablespoon Mustard seeds crushed
• 1 teaspoon Black salt
• Rock salt to taste
• ¼ teaspoon Asafoetida
• ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
• 5 to 6 cups Water boiled and cooled

Instructions

• Peel the beetroot and carrots. Cut into strips/ batons, not too small as the pieces need to hold up for few days fermentation.
• In a clean glass jar, place the cut beetroot & carrots and add 1 teaspoon of kala namak, salt, 1 tablespoon of crushed mustard seeds, ¼ teaspoon of asafoetida/ hing and black pepper powder.
• Pour in the water and mix well. Taste, adjust salt.
• Keep in sunlight everyday, stirring each day without fail to avoid fungus formation. Cover using a clean cotton cloth for the kanji to breath.
• After 3-5 days, Kanji will ferment and have a slight pungent and sour smell, yet pleasant (like a mild pickle). The colour should be a deep, vibrant purple - red. Kanji is ready to serve.

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If you have curd sitting in your fridge right now, you can make this in 10 minutes that pairs well with Roti, paratha or rice.

Check out my Cumin rice recipe and Naan without yeast recipe in this website.

What is Dahi Tadka?

Dahi tadka is a simple Indian curd preparation where fresh beaten thick curd (Indian Yogurt) dahi, combines with chilli powder, turmeric, a spiced tempering and sauteed onion. The word Dahi means curd or yogurt and tadka means tempering. The flavorful tempering over simple curd transforms it completely.

People across India also know it as Dahi ka tadka, tadke wali Dahi, common Hindi names for the same dish.

Why you will love this?

• Ready in 10 minutes, no exaggeration
• Simple pantry ingredients only
• Works as both a side dish and a gravy
• Easy to make, beginner friendly

Dahi Tadka vs Dahi Tikhari

Both dishes feature spiced yoghurt, but Dahi tadka is Punjabi, thinner in consistency with sauteed onion. Dahi Tikhari on the other hand, carries garlic flavor and a thicker consistency as a side dish.

Dahi Tadka Ingredients

Here are the simple ingredients to make Dahi tadka.

• Curd (Dahi) - Indian yogurt, use fresh, thick, not too sour.
• Onion - Adds texture, flavour and body to the dish
• Red chilli powder - I mix it with the curd for heat/ spice and use a little while sauteeing onion too for beautiful looks
• Garam masala - Just a tiny bit for wonderful flavour.
• Turmeric powder - For colour and it's goodness
• Coriander leaves - Adds a lot of flavour to the dish
• Salt

To temper

• Ghee - Typically used for tempering
• Mustard seeds - Black mustard seeds for classic crackling base
• Cumin seeds - Helps with flavour as well as digestion
• Asafoetida - For flavour, adds depth in flavor
• Ginger - Helps with digestion, flavour
• Green chili - for spice, flavour
• Curry leaves - Adds a warm flavour

See recipe card below for quantities.

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Let's see the preparation with step by step pictures.

1. Take curd in a bowl and add 1 teaspoon of red chilli powder, ⅛ teaspoon of Turmeric powder and ¼ teaspoon of Garam masala powder.

2. Then, using a whisk, beat it smoothly and keep aside.

3. In a pan, heat ghee, splutter mustard, followed by cumin seeds, ginger, green chilli, curry leaves, asafoetida and stir well.

4. After that, add sliced onion and sautee until soft and starts to turn golden.

5. Switch off the flame and add ¼ teaspoon of red chilli powder, a pinch of turmeric

6. Give it a quick mix..

7. Add the curd spice mixture, salt and mix well.

8. If you want turn the heat back on until you see the ghee starts to separate in the sides. If the pan was hot enough, then no need to heat, it will be already with ghee floating on top.

9. Switch off the flame and add coriander leaves. Dahi Tadka ready.

Serve with Roti, Paratha or Steamed rice/ mild pulao. I love it to pair with Koki or my wheat onion paratha.

Substitutions & Variations

• Ghee - Use any cooking oil, it works fine.
• Ginger - You can use a teaspoon of garlic in place of ginger
• Onion - You can skip onion and make a no onion no garlic Dahi tadka. Even if you avoid asafoetida, you can just rely on the ginger and chili flavour alone
• Green chili - Use red chili instead
• Skip curry leaves if you do not have
• Dahi Tikhari style - This is the Kathiyawadi style, more boldly spiced with heavier spices. Add crushed garlic, red chilli and add crushed black pepper to the tempering for the Dhaba-style flavor.

Storage

Dahi tadka is best when fresh and served immediately. Since yoghurt is the base, it can turn sour. If you have leftovers, refrigerate and consume within a day.

Do not freeze, the curd will separate completely after thawing.

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Dahi tadka is a simple Indian curd based spiced curry typically tempered with ghee, mustard one of the most satisfying easy recipes you will ever make.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Author Raks Anand

Servings 3 People

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Ingredients

• 1 cup Curd Plain yogurt
• 1 Onion Sliced
• 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder Kashmiri chili powder
• ¼ teaspoon Garam masala powder
• ⅛ teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 2 tablespoon Coriander leaves Finely chopped
• Salt

To temper

• 2 teaspoon Ghee
• ¼ teaspoon Mustard Black mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 Green chilli Finely chopped
• ⅛ teaspoon Asafoetida
• 1 teaspoon Ginger Finely chopped
• Curry leaves
• ¼ tsp Red chilli powder Kashmiri chilli powder
• 1 Pinch Turmeric powder

Instructions

• Take curd in a bowl and add 1 teaspoon of red chilli powder, ⅛ teaspoon of Turmeric powder and ¼ teaspoon of Garam masala powder.
• Then, using a whisk, beat it smoothly and keep aside.
• In a pan, heat ghee, splutter mustard, followed by cumin seeds, ginger, green chilli, curry leaves, asafoetida and stir well.
• After that, add sliced onion and sautee until soft and starts to turn golden.
• Switch off the flame and add ¼ teaspoon of red chilli powder, a pinch of turmeric and give it a quick mix.
• Add the curd spice mixture, salt and mix well.
• If you want turn the heat back on until you see the ghee starts to separate in the sides. If the pan was hot enough, then no need to heat, it will be already with ghee floating on top.
• Switch off the flame and add coriander leaves.

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• Use curd at room temperature. Temperature shock will split the curd.
• Beat smoothly for lump free results as well as smooth finish.
• Switch off the flame before adding the spices and curd.

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When you get fresh tender jackfruit, you can enjoy the fresh produce and try this side dish.

Check out my Kootu curry recipe and Kathal Biryani recipe in this website.

About Idichakka thoran

Tender jackfruit season is a quiet excitement in Kerala and Tamil nadu. We call this palamoose in Tamil. My mother in law used to make dry curry with it which I have already posted, do check it out. When small, firm, green jackfruits start appearing at the market or better still, in someone's backyard, we never miss to grab one. Our perippa's house have couple of trees in their backyard and if we visit them, they make sure to cut ripe ones or tender ones whichever is available at that time. Recently I learnt that I have the skill to cut open and take out the ripe jackfruit during my India visit. Not that I would do it again, but it was pretty interesting to do it, haha.

The key here is to use the right jackfruit. Idichakka is the very young, tender jackfruit, still small, with soft seeds forming inside. This is not the unripe, raw jackfruit (kachcha kathal), which is larger and more mature. This idichakka has softer texture, milder in flavour and cooks easily. Once pressure cooked, it shreds and pulls apart like soft fibre, which is exactly what you want for this thoran.

Why you will love this?

• Simple, but burst with flavour
• No masala powders, no heavy spices
• Cooking part is easy

Idichakka thoran Ingredients

Here are the simple ingredients from the pantry you need to make idichakka thoran.

• Tender jackfruit - Idichakka - Use fresh, tender jackfruit, the smaller and greener, the better. Half a jackfruit is enough for 4 servings as side dish.
• Coconut - Main ingredient, use fresh coconut.
• Pearl onions (small onions) - Add subtle flavour that goes well with cumin and coconut flavor.
• Green chilli - adds spice and flavour.
• Turmeric powder- For color, tender jackfruit tends to darken when cut, so cook with turmeric.

To temper

• Coconut oil - Signature tadka for all Kerala dishes, gives the authentic flavors.
• Mustard seeds
• Urad dal - Adds a crunch
• Curry leaves - For fragrance

See recipe card below for quantities.

How to cut Tender Jackfruit

This is the part that many people think it is difficult. But once you know how, it is not difficult. Just couple of important things to keep in mind.

• Wear gloves or generously oil your hands, knife with any cooking oil.
• I prefer to wear gloves as it is easy to handle the knife. Otherwise it becomes slippery.
• Tender jackfruit releases a sticky white sap (latex) when cut and it is very stubborn to wash off bare hands.
• Spread a newspaper or old kitchen paper on your work surface to avoid mess and make clean up easy.
• In case a lot of sap gets stuck to the knife, slightly heat it over the stove flame. Then immediately wipe off with a kitchen tissue or waste cloth. It comes off easily. But be very careful not to burn or cut your hands while doing so.

Cutting steps:

• Using oiled knife, firstly cut the stalk off. Then cut into two halves.

• Keep the cut portion down for stability and then slice off the thorny, green skin part.

• After that, slice into thick rounds.
• Slice off the thick centre part. All the other parts are edible, including the soft seeds, fibrous flesh.

• Cut each part into manageable chunks or cubes.

• Keep the cut cubes as you chop them, in water to prevent darkening.

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Let's see how to make idichakka thoran.

1. To start with, place the chopped idichakka cubes in a small pressure cooker, with water enough to immerse. Add ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder and salt to it.

2. Pressure cook for 2-3 whistles. I used a 1.2 L cooker. Please adjust the number of whistles according to the make, model you use.

3. Drain from water to a bowl.

4. Use a wooden ladle to press it and smash it.

5. Take care not to mash too much.

6. It should have some texture. Keep aside.

7. Place coconut, pearl onion, green chillies and cumin seeds in a blender.

8. Grind it coarsely without any water.

9. In a heavy bottomed vessel, heat 1 tablespoon coconut oil. Once hot, splutter mustard, followed by urad dal. Once golden and crisp, in low heat, add curry leaves.

10. Add the idichakka and give it a mix.

9. Stir fry for 2 minutes in medium heat or until it is dry.

10. Then add the ground coconut mixture, little salt to taste and turmeric. It is optional to add turmeric and salt here.

11. Stir well until dry.

12. Switch off the stove once combined and dry. You can finish off with a coconut oil.

Serve idichakka thoran (unripe tender jackfruit stir fry) as accompaniment for steamed rice along with any south Indian gravy.

Substitutions & Variations

You can skip onion and make a no onion no garlic verson.

If tender jackfruit is not available, use the mature unripe jackfruit we get packaged in the Indian grocery stores.

Storage

If you have leftovers, refrigerate in an airtight container, use within a day or two. Reheat in a pan with a drizzle of coconut oil on medium heat.

You can cut jackfruit previous day and keep immersed in water, inside fridge.

Even you can refrigerate the cooked tender jackfruit the prior day.

Top Tip

• Oil everything before starting with the jackfruit. Hands, knife, cutting board. But it gets bit slippery, so be cautious white handling it.
• Newspaper prevents the work surface and makes cleanup so much easier, keeps your counter space stain free.
• Do not over grind and make a paste. Just pulse couple of times.
• Adjust green chilies according to your spice levels.

My notes

Give it a few days if you cut it off and get from a tree freshly. Because fresh tender jackfruit leaves out a lot of sap when cut. Which makes it difficult to handle, clean and becomes messy.

Even when you buy from shop, if it is too fresh, five few days in the fridge.

I use a small 1.2 litre pressure cooker for this recipe. The number of whistles needed may vary depending on your pressure cooker's make, model and size. Larger cookers build pressure differently from that of the smaller ones. Always do a quick doneness check by pressing a piece after the pressure releases. That is more reliable than counting whistles alone.

I used a ladle to mash the tender jackfruit but you can also use mortar pestle to smash. 

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Idichakka Thoran Recipe | Quick video

Idichakka thoran is a traditional Kerala style stir fry made with tender jackfruit as the main ingredient, cooked with a flavorful coconut, onion, cumin, chilli mixture.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Author Raks Anand

Servings 4 People

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Calories 92kcal

Cup measurements

Ingredients

• ½ Tender jackfruit idichakka
• ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder Divided
• Salt

To grind coarsely

• ½ cup Grated coconut
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 5 Pearl onions
• 2 Green chillies

To temper

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• ½ teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon Urad dal
• 2 Dry red chillies
• 1 sprig Curry leaves

Instructions

• To start with, place the chopped idichakka cubes in a small pressure cooker, with water enough to immerse. Add turmeric and salt to it.
• Pressure cook for 2-3 whistles. I used a 1.2 L cooker. Please adjust the number of whistles according to the make, model you use.
• Drain from water to a bowl.
• Use a wooden ladle to press it and smash it. Take care not to mash too much. It should have some texture. Keep aside.
• Place coconut, pearl onion, green chilli and cumin seeds in a blender.
• Grind it coarsely without any water.
• In a heavy bottomed vessel, heat 1 tablespoon coconut oil. Once hot, splutter mustard, followed by urad dal and dry red chilli. Once urad dal is golden and crisp, in low heat, add curry leaves.
• Add the idichakka and give it a mix.
• Stir fry for 2 minutes in medium heat or until it is dry.
• Then add the ground coconut mixture, little salt if needed and little turmeric. Stir well until dry.
• Switch off the stove once combined and dry. You can finish off with a coconut oil.

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Notes

• If you want you can skip the turmeric and salt added later while stir frying. I added just for coconut.
• Use a gloves while cleaning and chopping the raw jackfruit. It can stain very badly. I prefer to use gloves than oil because oil is too slippery while chopping.
• I used a ladle to mash but you can also use mortar pestle to smash. 

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.7g | Protein: 1.2g | Fat: 5.3g | Saturated Fat: 4.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 214mg | Fiber: 1.3g | Sugar: 2.9g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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This is especially made during winter when mustard greens are available in cold months, it generates heat in the body keeping you warm.

Check out my Palak paneer recipe and Gond ke laddu recipe in this website.

I know Sarson, bathua, mooli ki patti are not an everyday ingredient for everyone, especially if you live outside India. Have been always wanting to try this every since I started blogging. My friend too have suggested to try this with the local mustard greens we get in Singapore. Along with another dish Saibhaji, it's my dream come true to try this. May be in Singapore Little India vegetable vendors may be selling this. But I hardly go there or even thought about it. But last month, when I went to Mustafa, I found all the greens needed to make Sarson ka saag. I got and made once.

To my surprise, last week again I got the ingredients in Sri Murugan, so thought of making again and blog. Sadly I could not get Mooli ki patti, so skipped it.

About Sarson Ka Saag

Sarson ka saag comes from Punjab, a region known for its bold, generous cooking. Winter there means fields full of mustard greens, are what make this dish. Mustard greens on their own have a sharp, slightly bitter taste. This is balanced with other greens like spinach, along with other greens and spices.

Bathua also called chenopodium is the traditional partner to mustard greens here. It is soft, earthy and smooths out the sharpness beautifully.

You might see this dish written both ways, Sarson ka saag and Sarson da saag. Ka is Hindi and Da is Punjabi. Sarson ka saag literally means curry of mustard greens or mustard greens dish. Traditionally, this saag is slow cooked in clay pots and churned with a wooden whisk called mathani, a deep labour intensive process. But you can choose to pressure cook, use blenders, provided you preserve the colour, texture, so that the dish do not suffer.

Why you will love this?

This recipe gives you:

• A rich, thick, not pasty, just right
• Balanced flavour, no harsh bitterness
• A beautiful tadka to serve
• Beginner friendly steps with no special equipment needed
• Works in an Instant pot too

Sarson ka saag Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you need to make at home.

• Sarson (Mustard greens) - the main ingredient of the dish. Use fresh stock for best results.
• Palak (Indian spinach) - balances the taste, gives a smooth, gentle base
• Bathua - traditional ingredient in the dish, earthy and soften the taste
• Methi (Fenugreek leaves) - Adds subtle depth, small quantity goes a long way
• Onion - builds body and adds sweetness
• Green chilli - For heat
• Ginger - adds freshness, helps with digestion
• Garlic - for flavour as well as balances the gastric nature
• Makki ka atta (Maize flour ) or Besan (gram flour) - thickener, gives saag it's thick, creamy consistency
• Salt & Water

For tadka

• Ghee - adds irreplaceable flavour
• Butter - to garnish
• Ginger, garlic, green chilli - for flavour & spice
• Asafoetida - brings the flavour alive
• Red chilli - for classic smoky tadka flavour
• Coriander powder - adds a nice roundness to the tempering
• Red chilli powder - for colour and lovely finish
• Ginger julienne - Adds a warming flavor

Please see my recipe card below for quantities.

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Clean all the greens well - sarson, spinach, bathua, methi. Wash them thoroughly, 2-3 times as there will be grit and mud. Roughly chop all the greens, I did not chop methi and kept as such.

1. To start with, in a pot, add 1.5 to 2 cups water and add all chopped greens.

2. Then add 1 tablespoon of crushed ginger+garlic+green chilies, white radish, turmeric, 1 tablespoon of ghee.

I added bit too much water than mentioned. This could affect the end consistency of the dish, so make sure to add less.

3. Cook 10 minutes or until the greens are cooked soft.

4. Then add salt, makki atta or besan dissolved in water to it.

5. Using a blender, grind it coarsely.

6. Do not grind smoothly. There should be some texture for authentic looks. Switch off the stove, set aside.

7. In a heavy bottomed pot, heat clarified butter and temper with cumin seeds, red chilies, asafoetida (hing). Let the cumin seeds splutter

8. Then add crushed ginger, garlic green chilli mixture, followed by chopped onion.

9. Once onion is soft and golden, add coriander seeds powder and garam masala powder in low heat.

10. Give it a quick stir.

11. Add the cooked greens that we ground.

4. Mix well and cook until thick and creamy. Switch off the stove.

3. Just before serving, heat a tablespoon of clarified butter in a small pan and add ginger julienne to it.

4. Then add red chilli powder and mix off the heat.

3. Add it to the saag.

4. Mix before you serve. This final tadka gives a beautiful flavour and look.

Serve sarson ka saag along with makki ki roti, topped with white butter.

Substitutions & Variations

Sarson - Mustard greens - If fresh mustard greens are not available, look for rapini or broccoli rabe at supermarkets, especially if you are living abroad. I have not personally tried this, but have heard from friends and read in forums that these work well here. Kale is another option, milder but still holds up nicely in the saag. Some Indian brand like Vadilal (not sponsored) also sell frozen mustard greens.

Bathua - If you can't find, increase the spinach quantity as same as it's quantity.

Methi - You can skip if it is not available. It is just supporting flavour.

Ghee - If you want to make vegan sarson ka saag, skip, use mustard oil.

Instant pot - This recipe beautifully works in an Instant pot. Add all the greens and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes in normal, with a quick release. Proceed as usual.

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Storage

Sarson da saag stores really well. Once cooked, cool down and transfer to airtight container and refrigerate for couple of days. It will thicken in the fridge, so just add a little water for reheating in low heat.

For longer storage, freeze in portions up to a month. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat on stove top. You can freeze without tadka and add a fresh one while reheating. The flavors are much better that way.

Serving suggestion

Top the saag with fresh white butter and serve with a piece of jaggery on the side. Makki ki roti or any Indian flat bread pairs beautifully.

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Sarson ka saag is a popular, traditional spicy mustard greens curry originating from Punjab, loved across North India for generations. Step by step images & full video recipe

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 1 hour hour

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Author Raks Anand

Servings 6 people

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Cup measurements

Ingredients

• 2 cups Mustard leaves Sarson, measure tightly packed
• 2 cups Spinach Indian palak
• 1 cup Bathua
• ½ cup Methi leaves Fenugreek leaves
• ¼ cup White radish sliced thinly, refer note 1
• 3 tbsp Maize flour or Besan (I used besan/ gram flour)
• 1 tbsp Crushed Ginger, Garlic, Green chilli
• 1 tbsp Ghee
• ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Opitonal
• Salt

To temper

• 1 tbsp Ghee
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 2 Dry red chilli
• ⅛ teaspoon Asafoetida
• 1 tablespoon Crushed Ginger, Garlic, Green chilli
• 1 Onion finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Coriander seeds powder
• ½ tsp Garam masala

Final Tadka

• 1 tbsp Ghee
• ½ tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
• 1 tablespoon Ginger Julienne

Instructions

• Clean all the greens well - sarson, spinach, bathua, methi. Wash them thoroughly, 2-3 times as there will be grit and mud.
• Roughly chop all the leaves, I did not chop methi and kept as such.
• To start with, in a pot, add 1.5 to 2 cups water and add all chopped greens.
  2 cups Mustard leaves, 2 cups Spinach, 1 cup Bathua , ½ cup Methi leaves
• Then add 1 tablespoon of crushed ginger+garlic+green chilli, white radish, turmeric, 1 tablespoon of ghee.
  ¼ cup White radish, 1 tablespoon Crushed Ginger, Garlic, Green chilli , 1 tablespoon Ghee, ¼ teaspoon Turmeric
• I added bit too much water than mentioned. This could affect the end consistency of the dish, so make sure to add less.
• Cook 10 minutes or until the greens are cooked soft.
• Then add salt, makki atta or besan dissolved in water to it.
  Salt, 3 tablespoon Maize flour
• Using a blender, grind it coarsely.
• Do not grind smoothly. There should be some texture for authentic looks. Switch off the stove, set aside.
• In a heavy bottomed pot, heat ghee and temper with cumin seeds, red chilli, asafoetida. Let the cumin seeds splutter
  1 tablespoon Ghee, 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds, 2 Dry red chilli, ⅛ teaspoon Asafoetida
• Then add crushed ginger, garlic green chilli mixture, followed by chopped onion.
  1 tablespoon Crushed Ginger, Garlic, Green chilli , 1 Onion
• Once onion is soft and golden, add coriander seeds powder and garam masala powder in low heat.
  1 teaspoon Coriander seeds powder, ½ teaspoon Garam masala
• Give it a quick stir.
• Add the cooked greens that we ground.
• Mix well and cook until thick and creamy. Switch off the stove.
• Just before serving, heat a tablespoon of ghee and add ginger julienne to it.
  1 tablespoon Ghee, 1 tablespoon Ginger
• Then add red chilli powder and mix off the heat.
  ½ teaspoon Kashmiri chilli powder
• Add it to sarson ka saag.
• Mix before you serve. This final tadka gives a beautiful flavour and look. Sarson ka saag is ready.

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• Note 1: I added the young tender white radish from the radish plant. I could not get fresh radish leaves, so used white radish. If you get white radish leaves, you can use ½ cup of the leaves too.
• For the Ginger + Garlic + Green chillies, I took 12 cloves of garlic, same amount of ginger, 3 green chillies and ground coarsely in a blender. Used it divided in the recipe, once while cooking greens, then while sauteeing onion.

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You can take a shot once a day, especially first thing in the morning or before meals for maximum health benefits.

Check out my Turmeric milk (Manjal milagu paal) and Ginger lemon steep tea in this website.

About Turmeric Shots

Turmeric and ginger are everyday staples in Indian kitchen. These bright spices are revered as anti inflammatory foods. Its active compound curcumin is a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and gingerol in ginger aids digestion and immunity. Together, they make a warming golden drink, that many enjoy as a daily wellness shot.

In Indian tradition, turmeric and ginger bring both flavour, symbolism. Turmeric's brigh yellow color signifies purity, prosperity, which is why turmeric plant is tied to the cooking pot during Tamil harvest festival Pongal. I had some fresh Turmeric and Ginger after my Pongal celebration. So wanted to make use of it without wasting and tried this homemade Ginger turmeric shot.

Turmeric shot Ingredients

Here are the simple ingredients needed to make ginger turmeric shot recipe.

• Fresh turmeric root - Earthy, bright orange root, packed with curcumin. I used the root from the turmeric plant we bought for Pongal festival
• Fresh ginger root - Spicy & juicy root, helps with digestion and adds warmth
• Lemon or Lime juice - Citrusy juice to balance the taste
• Black pepper powder - A tiny pinch boosts turmeric's curcumin absorption. Use good quality, fresh stock
• Water - Just enough for blending
• Honey - A spoonful to smooth the heat

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Let's see how to make ginger Turmeric shots.

1. Peel the skin of a washed, fresh turmeric & ginger.

2. Chop it roughly.

3. Take all the ingredients in a blender jar - Ginger, turmeric, black pepper, honey, lemon juice and add water to it.

4. Place it in blender.

5. Blend well smoothly.

6. Pass it through a strainer and filter it.

7. Press using a spatula to get the most juice out of it.

8. Pour & serve in shot glasses.

Top tips

• Fresh turmeric and ginger vary in strength, so tweak the quantities a bit each time for your perfect balance.
• Start with smaller serving if you are new to shots.
• Adjust water or lemon to ease the heat.
• Do not skip black pepper as it helps absorption of curcumin.

My notes

Turmeric can stain your hands, surfaces. So peel carefully, use gloves as needed.

Substitutions & Variations

Turmeric - If you do not have fresh root, substitute with 1 teaspoon of high quality, ground turmeric (Organic turmeric powder) per inch of fresh turmeric.

Ginger - Same way, use about ½ teaspoon ginger powder for inch fresh.

Lemon juice - You can use lime juice, or any citrus works. You can try orange for more smoother taste and reduce honey. Vegetables like carrot works too for extra nutrition.

Honey - For vegan version, you can add maple syrup or omit completely if using orange or any other fruits.

Add a pinch of cinnamon to mellow the flavour.

Storage

Transfer any leftover shots immediately to a sealed jar and refrigerate for about 2 days. For longer storage, freeze the juice in ice cube trays and thaw in fridge before drinking.

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Turmeric Shots Recipe | Ginger Turmeric shots recipe

Turmeric shots are a simple, concentrated wellness drink made with fresh Turmeric and Ginger as main ingredients. These shots are anti-inflammatory, quicker way to consume what our Indian kitchen have always relied on.

Course Drinks

Cuisine Global

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes minutes

Author Raks Anand

Servings 3 Shots

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Ingredients

• 3 tablespoon Fresh turmeric
• 2-3 tbsp Fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon Black pepper powder
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• ¼ cup Water

Instructions

• Peel the skin of a washed, fresh turmeric & ginger.
• Chop it roughly.
• Take all the ingredients in a blender jar - Ginger, turmeric, black pepper, honey, lemon juice and add water to it.
• Place it in blender.
• Blend well smoothly.
• Pass it through a strainer and filter it.
• Press using a spatula to get the most juice out of it.
• Pour & serve in shot glasses.

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• Turmeric can stain your hands, surfaces. So peel carefully, use gloves as needed.
• Check under the heading substitutions & Variations for more options.

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When you want something simple, quick and easy for paratha or puri, this is best choice.

Check out my Palak puri recipe and Mooli paratha recipe which pair beautifully with boondi raita.

Boondi raita Ingredients

Here are the simple ingredients needed to make boondi raita.

• Salted boondi - Salted or spiced boondi, both works. I prefer plain salted ones
• Curd - Plain yogurt - Base for the raita, use thick, not too sour, fresh batch
• Roasted cumin seeds powder - Bhuna jeera powder - For flavour, digestion
• Red chilli powder - For spice
• Asafoetida -adds flavour
• Salt as needed

See my recipe card below for quantities.

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Let's see how to make boondi raita

1. In a bowl, take boondi firstly.

2. Then add lukewarm water to it, just to immerse the boondi.

3. Soak for 15 minutes.

4. After that, it becomes soft, blown up beautifully, absorbing all the water.

5. In another bowl, take curd and milk.

6. Beat smoothly.

7. Add to the soaked boondi.

8. Mix gently.

9. Add little salt as needed.

10. Then add roasted cumin seeds powder, red chilli powder and asafoetida.

11. Garnish with coriander leaves. You can refrigerate and serve chilled too.

Boondi raita goes well with roti, thepla, paratha, puri etc.

Substitutions & Variations

• I used milk to adjust the consistency. You can use water too.
• Use grated cucumber along.
• Adding pomegranate works well with boondi.
• You can top with crispy boondi for a nice texture variation.
• Add a pinch of chat masala for a twist.
• Give a mustard tadka for a beautiful looking raita.
• I use mostly coriander, but you can use mint too. The flavour will be really good.
• Adding a pinch of sugar balances the raita taste.

Storage & Serving suggestion

Keeps good for couple of days in the fridge. I love to have it chilled too, as such.

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Boondi Raita is a simple Indian Yogurt based side dish with Salted boondi (salty fried gram flour balls). Cooling, lightly spiced and refreshing side dish that goes well with puri, paratha etc. Very easy to prepare in a jiffy even for beginners.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Soak time 10 minutes minutes

Author Raks Anand

Servings 4 people

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Ingredients

• 1 cup Kara boondhi
• ½ cup Curd Plain yogurt
• ¼ cup Milk
• ⅛ teaspoon Asafoetida
• ¼ teaspoon Red chilli powder
• 1 tablespoon Coriander leaves
• Salt

Instructions

• In a bowl, take boondi firstly. Then add lukewarm water to it, just to immerse the boondi.
• Soak for 15 minutes. After that, it becomes soft, blown up beautifully, absorbing all the water.
• In another bowl, take curd and milk. Beat smoothly.
• Add to the soaked boondi. Mix gently.
• Add little salt as needed. Then add roasted cumin seeds powder, red chilli powder and asafoetida.
• Garnish with coriander leaves. You can refrigerate and serve chilled too.

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• Use lukewarm water, not hot water. You can also use room temperature water, but soaking time takes longer.

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It is traditionally made during Christmas and holiday season in many Indian Christian homes, but anyone can make it for evening tea-time treats any time of the year.

Check out my Rose cookies and Eggless fruit cake recipe in this website.

About Kul kul

Kul kul is a crunchy snack, shaped by pressing the dough over fork, giving it it's signature ridged look. It is a popular Goan snack made traditionally during Christmas and holiday season. It is also a beloved sweet among Manglaorean and East Indian Christian communities.

In Tamil, it is called Kalakala and this sweet is prepare usually with egg. Here I have shared a eggless version, which tastes equally good without any compensation in taste. I enjoyed making these because they use simple ingredients and when the dough is right, shaping is a breeze and interesting.

In Konkani, it is known as Kidyo (meaning worms, as the shape resembles), while kalkal is another common name. It is originated from Portuguese influence in Goa, India, evolving from their rolled pastry Filhoses Enroladas. They are classic additions to the 'Kuswar' platter, traditionally prepared and shared with family, friends during Christmas.

Kul Kul Ingredients

Here are the simple ingredients needed to make Kal kal.

• Maida - All purpose flour
• Butter - For flavour, richness, light and crisp texture
• Coconut milk -Adds flavour and softness to dough
• Sugar - For mild sweetness
• Vanilla - Gives a pleasant flavour
• Baking powder - For Airy texture.
• Salt - Balances sweetness without tasting flat

Please see my recipe card for quantities.

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Let's see how to make Eggless Kulkul.

1. In a mixing bowl, firstly take maida, powdered sugar, salt, baking powder and melt butter.

2. Then mix well with your hands. Rub in all the butter so that it is mixed evenly.

3. After that, add coconut milk little by little and make a stiff dough.

4. Rest the dough for 10 minutes, cover it with a damp kitchen cloth.

5. Then knead again to make a smooth, pliable dough.

6. Divide into portions, roll them into a thick rope.

7. After that, divide into portions, ready to shape. I cut using a knife.

8. Then take a fork, turn it upside down and place a small portion of dough over the grooved side. Level it.

9. Starting from one end, gently roll the dough off the fork to form a curl.

10. Gently press the end to seal the curl so it doesn't open while frying.

11. Once all the kul kul are shaped, heat oil in a kadai and slide to add to the oil. Deep fry over low to medium heat.

12. Stir occasionally for even browning. When they turn evenly golden, remove using a slotted ladle. Be quick as it gets browned fast towards the end.

13. Drain from oil over paper towel. .

14. Toss each batch in powdered sugar immediately so that the sugar sticks to it.

Cool down completely before storing. The flavour and taste shines more from the next day!

Substitutions & Variations

• For more crunchy results, you can add ¼ cup rava (Sooji/ Semolina).
• Instead of coconut milk, you can also use regular milk (dairy).
• Substitute butter with ghee for crisp instead of soft.
• Instead of coating sugar powder, you can add more sugar powder in the dough itself. It gets browned faster.
• For vegan version, use margarine or oil instead of butter in this recipe.
• You can replace Maida with Atta (All purpose flour to Wheat flour).

Storage & Shelf life

You can store it in an airtight box at room temperature for about 2-3 weeks.

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Kul Kul Recipe | Christmas Sweets

Kul kul, also known as Kalkal, is a crispy deep-fried snack made with maida (all purpose flour), coconut milk, sugar and butter as main ingredient.

Course Snack

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 14 minutes minutes

Resting time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 44 minutes minutes

Author Raks Anand

Servings 2 cups

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Ingredients

• 1 cup Maida All purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon Butter Melted
• 2 tablespoon Powdered sugar to add in dough
• ⅛ teaspoon Baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon Salt
• Coconut milk ¼ cup + more As needed
• ¼ cup Powdered sugar to toss

Instructions

• In a mixing bowl, firstly take maida, powdered sugar, salt, baking powder and melt butter.
• Then mix well with your hands. Rub in all the butter so that it is mixed evenly.
• After that, add coconut milk little by little and make a stiff dough.
• Rest the dough for 10 minutes, cover it with a damp kitchen cloth.
• Then knead again to make a smooth, pliable dough.
• Divide into portions, roll them into a thick rope.
• After that, divide into portions, ready to shape. I cut using a knife.
• Then take a fork, turn it upside down and place a small portion of dough over the grooved side. Level it.
• Starting from one end, gently roll the dough off the fork to form a curl.
• Gently press the end to seal the curl so it doesn't open while frying.
• Once all the kul kul are shaped, heat oil in a kadai and slide to add to the oil. Deep fry over low to medium heat.
• Stir occasionally for even browning. When they turn evenly golden, remove using a slotted ladle. Be quick as it gets browned fast towards the end.
• Drain from oil over paper towel. .
• Toss each batch in powdered sugar immediately so that the sugar sticks to it.
• Cool down completely before storing. The flavour and taste shines more from the next day!

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• Do not let the dough rest for long time as we are using coconut milk.
• Make sure to follow the measurement for butter, adding too much can make the dough dissolve in oil.
• Coat the kul kul with sugar powder as soon as you drain from oil and while it is hot/ warm. Then only the sugar powder with stick to it.
• Please note I used pure vanilla extract and not essence. In case you use essence, add just 2-3 drops.

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It's most often made during winter or the rainy season when you need warm and comforting dinner, that is not heavy with cream.

Check out my easy Broccoli soup recipe and Mulligatawny soup Recipe in this website.

About this Recipe

This lemon coriander soup works best because it uses very basic, fresh ingredients to bring natural flavour without any fancy things. The coriander gives a fresh aroma, while lemon juice adds sharp, refreshing lift that everyone loves. You can make it with or without vegetables, depending on what you have on hand. Great when you want something light for dinner or as a part of nourishing meal. Lemon coriander soup suits our Indian taste buds perfectly with the tangy, spicy taste. This recipe is partially adapted from here - recipe video.

I have never browsed lemon coriander soup recipes before to be honest, haven't tasted in any restaurants either. But had this in to try list for past 3-4 years when winter season / monsoon comes. Finally tried it and I somehow thought it will be having a dal base, almost like a lemon rasam. But it was totally different but in a good way with tangy and refreshing taste from lemon and fresh coriander.

Lemon coriander soup Ingredients

Here are the simple ingredients to make lemon coriander soup.

• Lemon juice - Use fresh lemon juice for best flavour
• Coriander leaves - Fresh coriander leaves with stem give the soup its signature aroma
• Ginger - Helps with flavour along with citrusy flavour from lemon and also digestion
• Garlic - Along with ginger, a must for the flavour profile of the soup.
• Spring onion - Adds delicate flavours and for garnish
• Green chillies - For spice and flavour
• Cabbage - Gives flavour to the soup
• French beans - Adds texture
• Carrot - For texture as well as colour pop
• Capsicum - Add for flavour
• Corn flour - Gives a thicker consistency to hold the vegetables suspended in the soup, otherwise it may get settled
• Black pepper - For spice, flavour

Please see recipe card below for quantities.

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Let's see how to make Lemon coriander soup.

1. Heat oil in a pan and add 1 tablespoon of each finely chopped ginger, garlic firstly, followed by green chilli. Stir fry for 30 seconds.

2. After that, add 2 tablespoons of each, finely chopped french beans, carrot, white part of spring onion. Stir fry for 30 seconds.

3. Then add ¼ cup finely chopped cabbage, 2 tablespoons of capsicum.

4. Cook furthermore for 30 seconds.

5. Then add 3 cups water, bring to boil.

6. Add salt as needed.

7. After that, add ¼ cup finely chopped fresh coriander leaves, the star ingredient to this veg lemon coriander soup.

8. Bring to boil.

9. Mix 1 teaspoon of corn flour (corn starch) in a tablespoon of water and add to the soup, mix well.

10. Then add 2 tablespoons of finely chopped green part of spring onion.

11. Finally, switch off the stove and add 2 tablespoons of fresh squeezed lemon juice.

12. Add black pepper powder as needed to season the soup.

13. Then add in some more coriander leaves to garnish before serving.

Enjoy the Simple Veg Lemon coriander soup hot with pepper and salt as needed.

Substitutions & Variations

• Vegetables can be of your choice. You can add sweet corn, some cauliflower or paneer too.
• For restaurant style twist, add a splash of soy sauce, white pepper.
• You can keep it simple with zero oil by skipping ginger garlic and just boiling the vegetables.
• Add boiled noodles, tofu along for a filling soup.

Storage

This soup tastes best fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently and avoid adding lemon juice before storing, add it after it's reheated for fresh flavour. Also note that, the vegetables and coriander may lose colour.

FAQ

Is lemon coriander soup good for cold?

Yes, it soothes colds, but make sure you are not allergic to citrus fruits.

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Lemon Coriander Soup Recipe | Simple Lemon coriander veg soup

Lemon coriander soup is a light, clear and flavourful soup made with lots of fresh coriander leaves, lemon juice, vegetables as main ingredients.

Course Appetizer, Soup

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 7 minutes minutes

Author Raks Anand

Servings 2 People

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Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• ¼ cup Coriander leaves
• 1 tablespoon Ginger
• 1 tablespoon Garlic
• 1 tablespoon Spring onion white part
• 2 Green chillies chopped
• ¼ cup Cabbage
• 2 tablespoon French beans
• 2 tablespoon Carrot
• 2 tablespoon Capsicum
• 2 tablespoon Spring onion green part
• 1 teaspoon Corn flour
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tbsp Oil
• Salt as needed

Instructions

• Heat oil in a pan and add 1 tablespoon of each finely chopped ginger, garlic firstly, followed by green chilli. Stir fry for 30 seconds.
• After that, add 2 tablespoons of each, finely chopped french beans, carrot, white part of spring onion. Stir fry for 30 seconds.
• Then add ¼ cup finely chopped cabbage, 2 tablespoons of capsicum.
• Cook furthermore for 30 seconds.
• Then add 3 cups water, bring to boil.
• Add salt as needed.
• After that, add ¼ cup finely chopped fresh coriander leaves, the star ingredient to this veg lemon coriander soup.
• Bring to boil.
• Mix 1 teaspoon of corn flour (corn starch) in a tablespoon of water and add to the soup, mix well.
• Then add 2 tablespoons of finely chopped green part of spring onion.
• Finally, switch off the stove and add 2 tablespoons of fresh squeezed lemon juice.
• Add black pepper powder as needed to season the soup.
• Then add in some more coriander leaves to garnish before serving.

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• The soup gets ready very quickly, this does not need much of simmering. So do not overcook the vegetables, it should retain the crunch.

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