I have fond memories of the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in our apartment complex in Delhi. It used to be a 11-day affair and full of fun and gaiety. On the Sunday (in between these 11 days), there would be detailed prayers-puja followed by the Mahaprasad bhog. This would consist of a delightfully simple fare of Halwa, Puris, Batata (Potato) rassa, Rice, raita and crisps. Like I said, simple, but just the fun of community eating made this no less than a grand feast.
The Rassa wouldn't have any onion or garlic in it, as it was part of the 'Bhog' or offering to God, but yet it would have an out-of-the-world taste.
Here's the simple recipe......
Note : Though the original only had potatoes, I added in few more vegetables for variety and colour..so that part is completely optional.
Ingredients:
Basic :
Potatoes - 2 large (cubed)
Cauliflower florets - 1 cup
Beans (Cut into 1" pieces) - 1/4 cup
Peas - 1/2 cup
Capsicum (diced) - 1/2 cup
Tomatoes (roughly chopped) - 2 large (or 3 medium)
Ginger (finely chopped) - 1 tbsp
Coriander leaves - a few
Salt to taste
Sugar - 1 tsp (optional)
Spices :
Coriander (Dhaniya) powder - 1 tbsp
Cumin (Jeera) powder - 1 tsp
Garam masala - 1 tsp
Chili powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric (Haldi) powder - 1/4 tsp
For seasoning :
Oil - 1 tbsp
Cumin seeds (Jeera) - 1 tsp
Mustard seeds (Sarson) - 1/2 tsp
Fenugreek seeds (Methi) - 1/2 tsp
Method :
1. Pressure cook the vegetables up to 2 whistles, remove and keep aside.
2. In a pan, heat oil and add the cumin seeds and let crackle. Now add the mustard seeds and let crackle as well. Finally add the fenugreek seeds. Take care not to let them become too brown.
3. Add the dry spice powders - Coriander powder, Jeera powder, Chili powder, turmeric powder and Garam masala. Saute for about 5 to 10 seconds.
4. Add the chopped tomatoes along with salt, that will help them cook faster. Traditionally sugar is also added, but I opted out as I like the gravy to be spicy.
5. Once the tomatoes are done, add in the cooked vegetables and stir well. Check salt and add little water if needed (use the stock), cover and let cook on low to medium heat till the gravy is thicker and well-combined with the vegetables. This should take about 7-10 minutes. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with puris!!
The Rassa wouldn't have any onion or garlic in it, as it was part of the 'Bhog' or offering to God, but yet it would have an out-of-the-world taste.
Here's the simple recipe......
Note : Though the original only had potatoes, I added in few more vegetables for variety and colour..so that part is completely optional.
VEGETABLE RASSA
Ingredients:
Basic :
Potatoes - 2 large (cubed)
Cauliflower florets - 1 cup
Beans (Cut into 1" pieces) - 1/4 cup
Peas - 1/2 cup
Capsicum (diced) - 1/2 cup
Tomatoes (roughly chopped) - 2 large (or 3 medium)
Ginger (finely chopped) - 1 tbsp
Coriander leaves - a few
Salt to taste
Sugar - 1 tsp (optional)
Spices :
Coriander (Dhaniya) powder - 1 tbsp
Cumin (Jeera) powder - 1 tsp
Garam masala - 1 tsp
Chili powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric (Haldi) powder - 1/4 tsp
For seasoning :
Oil - 1 tbsp
Cumin seeds (Jeera) - 1 tsp
Mustard seeds (Sarson) - 1/2 tsp
Fenugreek seeds (Methi) - 1/2 tsp
Method :
1. Pressure cook the vegetables up to 2 whistles, remove and keep aside.
2. In a pan, heat oil and add the cumin seeds and let crackle. Now add the mustard seeds and let crackle as well. Finally add the fenugreek seeds. Take care not to let them become too brown.
3. Add the dry spice powders - Coriander powder, Jeera powder, Chili powder, turmeric powder and Garam masala. Saute for about 5 to 10 seconds.
4. Add the chopped tomatoes along with salt, that will help them cook faster. Traditionally sugar is also added, but I opted out as I like the gravy to be spicy.
5. Once the tomatoes are done, add in the cooked vegetables and stir well. Check salt and add little water if needed (use the stock), cover and let cook on low to medium heat till the gravy is thicker and well-combined with the vegetables. This should take about 7-10 minutes. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with puris!!
Looks yum.
ReplyDeleteIt looks delicious...
ReplyDeleteThanks Jolly :)
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