Jan 16, 2015

Poori Masal(a) - Without Potato/Urulaikizhangu - A Healthy twist in regular Potato Masala

I had this masal(a) once in a restaurant and it was so tasty and i couldn't believe there is no potato in it. Since then i thought of trying it at home and got a chance yesterday. It came out well. 
 Potato, though have many good qualities, its high in carbohydrate, which should be avoided for diabetic and even pre-diabetic. And for a healthy lifestyle, taking moderate potato is more good. As Poori Masala is a staple South Indian food, especially in Tamil Nadu households, avoiding it is very difficult. The is no restaurants without poori masal in their breakfast menu.
And if its a holiday or a weekend, you can simply smell the masal flavor in the air as its one of the favorite kids food. So obviously its the breakfast menu in many households.
If you want treat yourself with a special food, poori masal is a good choice, add filter coffee to the list. This is a divine combo that makes your day!!
When we get a famous food in a healthy way, why don't we try. Here goes the recipe,





Ingredients:

Onion - 1 big
Carrot - 1 number
Green chilli - 4 to 5 numbers stilted 
Mustard seeds/Kadugu - 1 tsp
Channa dal/ Kadalai paruppu - 1 tsp
Urad dal/Ulutham paruppu - 1 tsp
Curry leaves - 4 to 5 leaves
Hing/ Asafoetida - 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
Salt - as required
Oil - 2 tbsp
Fresh coriander leaves - 1 tbsp
Besan flour/ Kadalai mavu- 2 tbsp
Water


Method:

Julienne the onion and keep aside.
Heat the oil in a pan, add the mustard seeds, once it splutters, add the channa dal, urad dal, hing, green chilli, curry leaves and fry for a minute.
Add the onions and fry till brown.
Cut the carrot into very fine pieces and add it to the onions.
Add turmeric powder and salt and fry for a minute.
Now add 2 to 3 cups of water, turn the flame to medium and cover the pan.
Cook for 10 to 15 min.
In the mean time add little water to the besan flour and mix well without any lumps. It should be in semi liquid consistency.
Add it to the boiling water slowly, stirring constantly.
Let them boil for 2 min in low flame.
Add the coriander leaves to the masal and remove from the flame.
Serve hot with Poori.
It goes good with dosa and chapati also. And my favorite curd rice.

Note : I didn't add green peas, if you are adding, add it along with chopped   carrots. Its more yummy.

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