DRUMSTICK POTATO CURRY/SOJNE DANTA ALOOR DALNA

 

We are so grateful to our Indian nature .We obtain different vegetables in different season, we fond of

 that. One such amazing vegetable that is greatly valued and earns our interest is drumstick or moringa

 oleifera. This deferential vegetable is used in Indian culinary dishes from a hundred years ago,not less

 than that. It is native to tropical regions of South Asia and India is the largest producers of drumstick. It

 is also grown in other Asian countries like Philippines, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia and Taiwan

 also.

Moringa oleifera or drumstick tree has its leaves a feathery looks and its flowers are surrounded by five

 unevenly, thinly veined yellowish white petals. Moringa leaves contain many nutritional aspects. The

 leaves, drumstick pods, stems, and flowers of this plant are used in Ayurveda due to its medicinal

 values.

I collect all drumsticks from our backyard garden and I am really happy to get it. I distributed some

 drumsticks among the whole quantity to our neighbors; I feel pleasure by heart to do this.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF DRUMSTICK:

1)      Rich source of vitamins (A, C, K, B) and minerals (iron, calcium and magnesium), rich source of fiber.

2)      Regulates blood sugar level.

3)      Helps to purify blood

4)      Boosts immunity

5)      Helps in developing stronger bones.

6)      Loaded with antioxidant properties.

7)      Benefits for digestive health.

8)      Benefits for healthy liver.

9)      Benefits for sexual health.

Drumstick benefits our health in so many ways. We can tell this as super food which it deserves.

 Today I am sharing a drumstick recipe which is something different from typical Bengali style like

 “danta posto”, danta sorshe” or “macher jhol e danta”.I named it “DANTA ALOOR DALNA” aka”

 DRUMSTICK POTATO CURRY”.

Vegetables that we want:

1) DRUMSTICKS: 12 PIECES.

2)POTATOES :2

3) TOMATO:1

4)GREEN CHILI:1

SPICES THAT WE NEEDED

1) Mustard oil :2 to 3 tablespoons

2) Turmeric powder: 1 teaspoon

3)Red chili powder: 2 teaspoons

4) Coriander powder : 3 tablespoons.

5) Cumin powder: 2 tablespoons,garam masala powder : 1/2 teaspoon ,6) Salt to taste.

MAKE A PASTE OF 

1)Tomato: 1 big size.

2)Peanuts: 2 tablespoons

3)Cardamom: 4 to 5 in numbers.

FOR TEMPERING

1) Whole cumin seeds: 2 teaspoons.

2) Kalongi : 2 teaspoons.

3)Red chili: 1.

4) Asafoetida ( hing) 1 to 2 pinches.

HOW TO COOK:

Cut all vegetables according to shapes.Cut potatoes in square and small shapes.Peel off all drumsticks

 skins. Cut into 4 inches sizes.

Wash all vegetables with water properly and boil.Keep in mind that vegetables should not over

 boil.Drain all water from half boiled vegetables and keep aside. 

  Keep karai on gas oven and switch on the gas.I use iron karai for healthy aspects.Pour mustard oil ,add

 potato pieces and fry silghtly

Add whole cumin seeds ,kalongi ,hing and red chili for tempering.

Add all spices and fry slightly ,add ready paste

Stir all spices.Add potatoes and drumsticks and again stir.

Add 1 cup water to boil .It will help to make curry juicy.

Boil for 5 minutes .Add 1 tablespoon of deshi ghee and keep the lid on karai. Take resting time for 10

 minutes . Our "DANTA ALOOR DALNA" is ready.Serve with hot rice.Have a nice experience of this

 recipe in your kitchen.

Thank you

BESAN BURFI WITH DARK CHOCOLATE/GRAM FLOUR FUDGEWITH DARK CHOCOLATE/TRADITIONAL SWEETS

 

Besan burfi is a very common traditional sweets all over India. People of different regions make besan

 burfi in their own ways.These are quite similar to beasn halwa or besan ladoo It is a very easy process

 to make it.When suddenly guests come to our house and we have no stock of any sweets in  store,

  need not to be worried about that. This easy recipe of beasn ladoo will help us.

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I made a simple fusion in making besan ladoo.I use dark chocolate and nuts in besan .Actually frankly speaking my husband likes dark chocolate.We know that dark chocolate is a healthy substance.And for that an  idea came to my mind to make besan burfi with dark chocolate.I use pea nuts also.

HERE IS THE RECIPE:

COURSE: DESSERT

CUISINE: INDIAN

PREP TIME:5 MINUTES

COOK TIME:30 MINUTES 

RESTING TIME:2 HOURS.

INGREDIENTS: 

BESAN / GRAM FLOUR: 2 CUPS

NUTS:2 CUPS

SUGAR : 3 CUPS

WHITE OIL: 1 1/2 CUPS

DESHI GHEE 1/2 CUP

DARK CHOCOLATE : 4 TO 5 SQUARES ( grate chocolate squares in grater).

DRY MILK POWDER: 2 CUPS

ALMOND AND CASHEW NUTS: 1/4 CUPS ( FOR GARNISHING)

PROCESS:

Grind nuts in grinder.Grind sugar in grinder.Make it half dust.

Keep karai on gas oven.Put all materials in karai according to measurements except dark

 chocolate.Switch  on the gas.

Stir continuously all ingredients.Keep the flame in low state.At the time when materials does not catch

 

 the body of karai now add grated dark chocolates.Again stir,the barfi  does take some effort but believe

 me it is worth it.Take a plate or any flat glass bowl,grease it with deshi ghee and pour ready

 materials.Keep it  1 hour for rest and then give shapes.Use almonds and cashew nuts for garnishing.

You may use sugar syrup.In that case you prepare sugar syrup previously.Sugar syrup has to be of right

 string consistency ,otherwise barfi will not set.Once the barfi is set cut into your desired shapes.There

 is no need to keep in fridge.

Our "BESAN BURFI WITH DARK CHOCOLATE" is ready.

I think it will help you .Thank you