Wheat Flour Ada /Godhumai Adai/Wheat Ottada

Ada is a traditional Kerala recipe and we usually serve this as a snack.It is made of coconut and grated jaggery,which is layered inside the wheatflour paste.Later the paste is folded with banana leaf.It can be made in wheat and rice flour.My mom makes with atta/wheat flour and she fills it with coconut and jaggery and it is pretty easy to make.  

 Here is the recipe for wheat flour ada/ottada.....

Ingredients:

• Wheat Flour/Atta-2cup
• Jaggery/sharkkara/vellam(grated)-2/3cup(Adjust the sweetness)
• Coconut(grated)-1/2 cup
• Water-as required
• Salt -a pinch
• Banana leaves-without central strip

Method:  

• Mix the atta flour and salt.Add enough water and keep combining until you get a sticky,slightly elastic,loose dough .It should neither be watery nor hard like for chapathis.But make sure you don't go to either extreme and not to knead too much.
• Add the grated jaggery to the grated coconut and combine with finger tips.
• Take a clean rectangular banana leaf.Scoop out a portion of the dough.Spread  it with your fingers on a banana leaf.Dip your fingers in water and try to spread it.
• Put some coconut jaggery mix and spread it on the ada.
• Fold the banana leaf in half carefully.
• Heat a flat pan/tava.Toast the ada on both the sides  till the banana leaf turns brown and the ada detaches from the leaf.Toast till the golden brown spot appears on the  ada.

NOTES:

• We can use parchment paper instead of banana leaves to make this dish.
• Spread the dough on a rectangular banana leaf as thin as possible.

Serve hot & Enjoy........

Happy Cooking!!!

LOTUS  

Kakka Erachi Ularthiyathu / Clams Roast With Coconut

Today I am sharing my mom's recipe of kakka erachi ularthiyathu with grated coconut/Kerala clams stir fry.This is something really really delicious.She is really an expert in nadan cooking. This is Kumarakom special "Kakka Erachi Ularthiyathu".

Here goes the recipe....just try it out..

Clams Roast/ Kakka Erachi  Ularthiyathu/

Ingredients:

• Kakka Erachi / Clams-1/2kg
• Grated coconut-1/4cup
• Dry red chilly-7-9
• Garlic-6-7cloves
• Turmeric powder-a couple pf pinches
• Coriander powder-2tsp
• Black peppercorns (crushed)-2tbs
• Curry leaves-2sprigs
• Salt to taste
• Coconut Oil-2tbsp
• Water-as required
  
  
  
  
  

Method:

• Wash and rinse clams thoroughly three to four times so that there will not be traces of dirt and sand.Finally squeeze the clams to remove water.
• In a heavy bottomed pan, boil 5-7 cups of water and add clams to it.Let it boil on a medium flame for 15-20 minutes. 
• Drain and rinse the boiled clams in cold water and drain it well.Keep aside.
• Coarsely grind dry red chillies, garlic and grated coconut in a mixie or food processor.
• Heat oil in a pan and add coriander powder, turmeric powder and curry leaves.Add the cooked kakka erachi/ clam meat to this
• Add coarsely grind coconut mix to this.Add salt and combine well.
• Add crushed pepper to this.Mix well and cook covered on a low heat for 5minutes.
• After 5 minutes open the lid and stir fry for 15-20 minutes on a low flame.
• Add 1 tsp crushed pepper again and add some more curry leaves to it.

Drizzle oil on top of this and saute till it turns dry and brown.

 NOTES:

• Do not squeeze out the inner part of the clam meat.
• Add coconut oil as needed and saute in between to make the mix dry.
• Do not use ginger and garam masala for this recipe.

Serve warm along with Rice,Chapathi,Palappam &Enjoy. ....
Happy Cooking!!!
LOTUS

Fried Brinjal /Vazhuthanaga/Baingan In Yoghurt

Today I am glad to share another recipe with all my friends.It has been 3 months since I update my blog.Many blogger friends have been asking why I am not updating my blog.I have been very busy with my vacation in Kerala.

I have learned so many new recipes during these days in Kerala. I tried this dish for the first time.There are a couple of versions of Dahi Baingan one of which is this particular  recipe that I noted in my recipe files.A creamy style sabji that makes for a lovely side dish with roti's(chapathi).It goes well with steamed rice too. I am sure you all will love this dish with a new flavor.

I have made this dish for this month's Potluck Party-Cyber Style hosted by jagruti.

Here is the recipe....

Ingredients:

1. Brinjal-5,medium size
2. Turmeric powder-a couple of pinches
3. Cumin seeds-1/2tsp
4. Onion-2, finely chopped
5. Green chilly-3, finely chopped
6. Chilly powder-2tsp
7. Tomato-2, finely chopped
8. Yoghurt-250ml
9. Coriander leaves-1/4cup, chopped 
10. Salt to taste  
11. Cooking oil-as required

Method:

• Wash brinjal and cut them into medium size cubes.
• Marinate these pieces in turmeric powder and salt.
• Keep aside for atleast 15 minutes.
• Heat oil in a pan and shallow fry the marinated brinjal.
• Keep aside.
• Heat oil in a pan.Splutter cumin seeds.
• Add chopped onion and saute for 4-5 minutes.Saute till it turns light golden brown colour.Add green chillies into this and saute again for few minutes.
• Add tomato pieces into this and saute well.Add salt,saute again.
• Now add chilly powder and turmeric powder into this and saute till the oil separates from it.
• Now add the fried brinjal pieces into this and mix it well.
• Transfer this into a bowl and add yoghurt.Mix it well.
• Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Serve hot with rice or chapathi &Enjoy.....

Happy Cooking!!!
LOTUS

 

Sending this recipe to jagruti's Potluck Party-Cyber Style