Thursday, August 2, 2012

Chickpea and Yam Ghashi (roasted masala version)




ingredients

1.chickpea-1cup

2.yam(cut into cubes)-1 cup

3.drumstick-2(cut into 2'pieces)

4.kudampuli/hog-plum -small piece OR (raw mango cubes)

5.curry leaves-1 sprig

6.salt to taste



for masala

1.grated coconut-2cup

2.dried red chillies-10

3.coriander seeds-2tsp

4.curry leaves-3 sprigs

Roast the above 4 masala ingredients together in a pan on a low flame until golden brown and crisp.. grind them in a mixie absolutely dry(without water) till oil oozes out..keep it aside...




tip
this masala can be kept in an airtight container and its shelf life goes for more than 6 months..you can use this masala for preparing various gashis' by changing the vegetables and pulses..

method

1.soak the chickpeas in water overnight and drain it next morning..

2.pressure cook chickpea with enough water till done..

3.open the cooker,transfer it to another vessel,add yam cubes along with kudampuli and drumstick respectively and allow to cook till soft..adjust salt..

4.add the ground roasted masala to this and let it boil for 5 mnts..no seasoning..

5.finally add some pinched curryleaves and stir well..


6.switch off the flame and serve either with rice or 'Hittu'..




15 comments:

Unknown said...

a different combo.. nice recipe..

Unknown said...

Sounds very flavorful n delicious...bookmarked...mouthwatering recipe...

latha said...

Thank you leela for posting a tasty dish !!!!!!

Divya A said...

Thanks for the masala idea :) recipe looks delicious :)

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Kavitha said...

masala looks spicy and delicious :)

வை.கோபாலகிருஷ்ணன் said...

GOOD EXPLANATION FOR AN ANOTHER NICE DISH PREPARATION & ALSO FOR ITS PRESERVATION EVEN FOR 6 MONTHS.

THANKS FOR SHARING ... LEELA.

Julie said...

wow,yummy & healthy chick peas masala,flavorful!!
Thanx for linking it to the event!

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Jayanthy Kumaran said...

looks absolutely awesome
Tasty Appetite

R.Punitha said...

Hi Leela ,

Looks YYUummYY !!!

Thanks for sharing a nice tip Leela:)

It's very useful to the working women..

Keep on Dear..

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Mahi said...

Interesting recipe..like the masala tip idea. Always love to see the fresh veggies-curry leaves in your blog Chechi! :)

Mahalakshmi said...

WOW! This looks yummy.And the best part is,the masala's shelf life.. Thank you Leela for sharing this recipe.

Mélange said...

A very unique curry Leela.The ingredients looks absolutely a rocking combo.I would love to try this.

Beena said...

Looks delicious

Priya Suresh said...

Drooling here rite now, wat a fabulous dish.

great-secret-of-life said...

Unusual yummy Combination! nice dish

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