After a visit to UP,our next visit is to a pilgrimage state Uttarakhand,formerly Uttranchal.This state is referred as 'Land of Gods' and this is the 27 th state carved out of Himalayan and adjoining northwestern districts of UttarPradesh.
The state is divided into two divisions Gharwal and Kumaon and the Hindu pilgrimage such as Kedarinath,Badrinath,Rishikesh are the most important places of this state.
The cuisine of Uttranchal is simple yet healthy and nutritious,mostof the Uttranchal residents prefer vegetarian meal.
Coming to the recipe,the aloo tamatar ka jhol is a simple potato curry tastes awesome with the mandua ki roti,a flat bread with finger millet flour.
As finger millet is a gluten free grain ,its bit difficult to roll into a thin roti,this roti tastes great when it is served right from the pan.Now off to the recipes.........................
Aloo Tamatar Ka Jhol
Basic Information
Recipe Source ~ Eutaranchal
Preparation Time ~ 15 minutes
Cooking Time ~ 20 minutes
Serves ~ 2-3
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Potato/urulaikilangu(cubed) | 2 (mediumsize) |
| Ginger/inji(finely chopped) | 1 tsp |
| Garlic/poondu(finely chopped) | 3 cloves |
| Onion(finely chopped) | 1(medium size) |
| Tomato(finely chopped) | 2(medium size) |
| Red chilly powder/milagai podi | 3/4 -1 tsp |
| Turmeric powder/manjal podi | 1/8 tsp |
| Garam masala powder | 1/8 tsp(optional) |
| Cumin seeds/jeeragam | 1/2 tsp |
| Coriander leaves(chopped) | 2 tsp |
| Salt | 1 tsp |
| Oil | 1 tbs |
Method
- Heat a pan with oil and crackle the cumin seeds,add in the chopped onion and saute it for a minute.Then add in the chopped garlic and ginger,continue sauteing it with a pinch of salt.
- Now add in the red chilly powder,garam masla powder,turmeric powder and salt give it a mix.Now goes in the cubed potatoes and mix it well till everything blends well.
- Add in a cup of water and cook it till the potato cooked well.Let it simmer it for another couple of minutes.
- Finally sprinkle the chopped coriander leaves and put off the flame.
Mandua Ki Roti
Basic Information
Recipe Source ~ Eutaranchal
Preparation Time ~ 10 minutes
Cooking Time ~ 20 minutes
Makes ~ 7-8
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Ragi/fingermillet flour | 11/2 cups |
| Wheat flour/gothumai maavu | 1/2 cup |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp |
| Water | to knead |
| Oil | 2 tsp |
Method
- Combine all the dry ingredients and add water,knead it to a soft pliable dough.Cover it with a damp cloth and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
- Divide the dough into equal portions.
- On a floured surface roll each portions to a thin disc.Cook it both sides on a hot griddle till golden spots appear.
- Serve it warm with Aloo Tamataar ka Jhol.
