Navratri Fusion While You Fast
Sabudana Khichdi
Ingredients:
1 cup Sabudana (sago pearls)
2 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 cup roasted peanuts, crushed
2-3 green chilies, finely chopped
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp ghee (clarified butter)
Sendhanamak (rock salt) to taste
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped, for garnish
Method:
Wash the Sabudana thoroughly and soak it in water for 4-5 hours. Drain and keep it in the refrigerator overnight.
Heat ghee in a microwave-safe bowl, add cumin seeds, and microwave for 30 seconds.
Add diced potatoes and microwave for 5 minutes, stirring halfway.
Mix soaked Sabudana, crushed peanuts, green chilies, and rock salt. Microwave for another 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.
Lauki Kofta Curry
Ingredients:
For Koftas:
1 cup grated Lauki (bottle gourd)
1/2 cup Singhadekaatta (water chestnut flour)
Sendhanamak to taste
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
Oil for frying
For Curry:
1 cup curd (yogurt), whisked
1/2 cup tomato puree
1/2 tsp ginger paste
1/2 tsp green chili paste
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp coriander powder
Sendhanamak to taste
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped, for garnish
Method:
For Koftas:
Combine grated Lauki, water chestnut flour, cumin seeds, red chili powder, and rock salt in a bowl.
Form small koftas from the mixture.
Heat oil in a microwave-safe dish and fry the koftas until golden brown. Keep them aside.
For Curry:
In a microwave-safe bowl, mix curd, tomato puree, ginger paste, green chili paste, cumin powder, coriander powder, and rock salt.
Microwave the mixture for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the oil separates.
Add the fried koftas to the curry and microwave for another 2 minutes.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve with Singhade Ke Atee Ki Roti.
Fruit Salad With Yogurt Dressing
Ingredients:
Assorted fruits (banana, apple, pomegranate, etc.), chopped
1 cup thick yogurt
2 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp cardamom powder
Method:
In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, honey, and cardamom powder. Mix well to prepare the dressing.
Toss the chopped fruits in the dressing.
Refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving a refreshing and healthy dessert.
