Kaju karela nu shaak – Cashew nuts bitter gourds curry – No onion no garlic recipe

Hi friends, I was in travelling in last week, so could not  visit your space, so sorry for that. I will visit your space soon. My today's post is Kaju karela nu shaak .This rich and spicy curry is perfect  for party or festival time.

Ingredients:

2 cup karela cut in long slice (bitter gourds)

½ cup roasted cashew nuts

½ tsp cumin seeds

Pinch asafetida (hing)

¼ tsp turmeric powder

½ tbsp red chili powder

½ tbsp garam masala powder

1 tbsp sugar

3 tbsp oil

Salt to taste + 1 tbsp extra

Method:

Combine peeled and slice karela (bitter gourds) and salt in a bowl, mix it well, keep aside for 15 minutes, Squeeze out excess water to remove bitterness, then wash well with water and squeeze properly.

Heat the oil in a pan and add asafoetida, cumin seeds and sauté for seconds.  Add turmeric powder, slice  karela (bitter gourds), salt and cook on low flame for 10 minutes, close the lid on pan. Stirring occasionally. Add sugar, red chili powder, garam masala powder and mix it well, cook for another 2 minutes or till karela is tender . Add roasted cashew nuts and cook for minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves.

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Celebrating Friendship Day, 

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Bhindi Capsicum Masala – Okra Capsicum dry curry

Ingredients:

1 cup chopped bhindi (Okra)

½ cup chopped capsicum

¼ cup chopped onion

2 tsp garlic paste

1 tsp garam masala

2 tsp red chili powder

1 tbsp dhania jeera powder (cumin seed and dry coriander seeds powder)

Pinch of asafoetida (hing)

2 tbsp oil

Salt to taste

Method:

Heat the oil in a pan add asafoetida, garlic past, onion and sauté for second. Add okra and salt, cook for 5 minutes on law flame. Stir occasionally. Add capsicum and cook for another 5 minutes or till okra tender. Add red chili powder, garam masala and dhania jeera powder mix it well. Serve hot with phulka roti.

Sending this recipe :  

Birthday special event , Fast!Fresh!Simple ,Raksha Bandhan'event , 

Celebrating Friendship Day, 

ONLY’ Food For Pregnancy ,  Foodabulous Fest Event page and my  and      Sowmya's page ,"Walking through the memory lane" event  and Avika's page, my guest hosting event and Cooking with Love at Sara's , krithi's kitchen and  Dish It Out announcement 

Batata nu rasa valu shaak – Potato curry- no onion no garlic recipe

Ingredients:

2 cups potato cut in cubs

½ cup fine chopped tomato

½ tsp cumin seeds

½ tsp mustard seeds

Pinch of asafoetida (hing)

½ tsp turmeric powder

2 tsp red chili powder

1 tsp garam masala powder

1 tsp dana jeeru (coriander and cumin seeds powder)

1 tsp sugar (optional)

2 tbsp oil

Salt to taste

1 cup water

Chopped coriander for garnishing

Method:

Heat the oil in pressure cooker, add mustard seed when seed the seeds popup add cumin seeds, hing, turmeric powder and chopped tomato and sauté for minute. Add potato cubs, red chili powder, garam masala powder, coriander and cumin seeds powder, sugar and salt mix it well. Add water and cooks for 2 whistles on high flame. Garnish with coriander. Serve hot with roti or rice.

Dudhi chana nu shaak (Bottle gourd Bengal Gram Dal Curry) - Gujarati Shaak Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup chopped dudhi (bottle gourd)

2 cup chana dal (bengal gram dal)

½ tsp mustard seeds

½ cumin seeds

1 tsp garlic paste

1 tsp red chili powder

½ tsp garam masala powder

½ tsp turmeric powder

2 Kokum or ½ tbsp lemon juice

Pinch of asafoetida

2 tbsp oil

Salt to taste

1 cup water

Method:

Soak chana dal for 2 to 3 hours in water.

Heat the oil in pressure cooker, add mustard seed when the seeds crackle add cumin seeds, asafoetida, turmeric powder and garlic paste and sauté for second. Then add chopped dudhi, soaked chana dal, red chili powder, garam masla powder, Kokum or lemon juice and salt. Add water and mix well. Close the lid and cook for 3 whistle on high flame. Serve hot with rice or roti.

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