Pesara Punugulu

This is my submission to the event-Think Spice…think favourite-Cumin seeds hosted by Sunitha of http://sunitabhuyan.blogspot.com/search/label/think%20favourite

I have chosen cumin seeds for the event Think Spice... think favourite as I use them regularly because of their flavour and medicinal value.

Cumin seeds can be used to season many dishes, as it draws out their natural sweetnesses. It is traditionally added to curries, enchiladas, tacos, and other Middle-Eastern, Indian, Cuban and Mexican-style foods. It can also be added to salsa to give it extra flavour. Cumin has also been used on meat in addition to other common seasonings. The spice is a familiar taste in Tex-Mex dishes and is extensively used in the cuisines of the Indian subcontinent.

For more details, please visit the following site:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cumin

Ingredients:

Splitted green grams-4 cups
Cumin seeds-1 tablespoon
Green chilli-2
Curry leaves-a few
Salt-1 teaspoon
Oil for deep fry

Method:

1. Soak the splitted green grams overnight and wash them properly until the skin gets removed.
2. Grind them into a coarse paste by adding salt, cumin seeds and a little bit of water. Do not make the batter loose.
3. Cut the green chillies into small pieces and add them to the batter along with the curry leaves.
4. Heat the oil in a kadai or frying pan and drop little portions of the batter using your fore fingers.
5. Fry them until they turn brown and transfer them onto a paper towel. Serve them hot with your favourite chutney.

Masala Free Potato Cabbage Curry With Chapathi

Ingredients:

Cubed potatoes-2 cups
Shredded cabbage-2 cups
Tomato-1
Green chilli-4
Chopped coriander leaves-a few
Cumin seeds-1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder-a pinch
Chilli powder-1 teaspoon
Salt-1 tablespoon
Oil-2 tablespoons

Method:

1. Wash and cut the tomato and chillies into small pieces.
2. Heat the oil in a vessel and add cumin seeds.
3. Let them splutter and add the cut tomato and chilli pieces.
4. Fry them for two minutes on a medium flame and add the cubed potatoes and shredded cabbage.
5. Add turmeric powder, chilli powder, salt and mix well
6. Fry them for two minutes and add a cup of water.
7. Cover the vessel with a lid and let it cook for 4-5 minutes.
8. Add the chopped coriander leaves anfd turn off the stove.
9. Serve this simple masala free curry with chapathis…
10. Mix two cups of wheat flour with a pinch of sugar, salt, a tablespoon oil and enough water into a tight dough. Keep it aside for 15 minutes and divide them into balls. Roll the balls into circle shapes by using a roller pin. Heat the pan and roast the chapathis on both sides by adding a tablespoon of oil and serve them hot...