A recipe in passing

Hey all, have had nothing to talk about today, so thought of posting an experiment in my kitchen. If you don't know me, I am kind of an inconsistent cook. I already have written about my kitchen bloopers earlier in the week. But I also can't help experimenting......:) This time I was lucky.

Picture first - a thali (sarson da saag, bajre ki roti and guvar fali sabji)

Mustard greens, millet flour rotis, with spiced cluster-beans


1.The sarson da saag actually came out of a tin, just spiced it up with some onion-tomato-ginger-garlic masala.
2.Bajre ki roti is also the normal recipe, since I am not an expert, I added some wheat flour to be able to roll them better.
3. Guvar fali sabji - this one is made from rehydrated guvar fali.  Soaked dried ones in water, pressure cooked them and then fried them in oil with some garlic, and regular chilli powder, coriander powder and amchoor. Somewhat similar but nothing close to Ker Sangri (which is a big favorite of mine).

My friend A tells me this is a very popular meal in Rajasthan - bajre ki roti, with dry guvar fali sabji and salted yogurt.

Comments

  1. Anonymous5 January 2013 at 22:19

    pic looks yummy.. can you also translate those names in english?
    this post also gives me an idea for the marathon.. will try to do some food posts :)
    blogspot commenting never works for me :(. hope this comment gore thru' fine..

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    1. Chatty Wren6 January 2013 at 10:28

      Sure Anisnest - it's mustard greens, millet flour rotis, and dried cluster-beans. Will update the post too. Looking forward to food posts:)) Oh oh, no idea about blogspot, is it the comment validation that get's stuck for you?

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  2. Aparna6 January 2013 at 01:13

    The guvar fali sabji looks yummy...I love ker sangri too...is the raw material the same? What is it - some kind of root or stem?
    I don't know how to make sarson ka saag - keep thinking I should learn especially in this season when we get fresh sarson but not motivated enough !

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    1. Chatty Wren6 January 2013 at 10:35

      Thanks Aparna, I don't know if they use the same beans in Ker Sangri. These are sun-dried cluster beans. Yes, making it from fresh sarson is a little time-consuming.

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  3. Unknown6 January 2013 at 07:03

    it looks delicious!! Also, I'm happy to note that there are means in which these dishes can be made with less effort than before!

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    1. Chatty Wren6 January 2013 at 10:35

      Thanks Roshni, though a little bit of effort is nothing for those who live to eat:))

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  4. Anonymous7 January 2013 at 08:10

    That looks super yummy! :)

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  5. Chatty Wren7 January 2013 at 11:35

    Thank you TGND:)

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  6. Anonymous7 January 2013 at 12:42

    I make bajre ki roti.... here's a tip... use hot water for making the dough. Make the dough initially using minimum water and then gradually loosen it by adding water. You will be able to roll them (almost) like wheat rotis.
    I have never had ker sangri ... must try it sometime :)

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    1. Chatty Wren7 January 2013 at 13:52

      Thanks Lifesong, I will keep this in mind.

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  7. Anonymous8 January 2013 at 13:12

    Wow, you tried Sarson Saag!!!
    BTW did you try your hand at the garlic rolls?!!

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    1. Chatty Wren8 January 2013 at 14:04

      This is from the tin, so not much work. No, not yet, I need to get yeast! Also I read from your conversation that it takes time to proof, I normally give up after 5 mins, thanks for that tip.

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  8. Bikram8 January 2013 at 17:10

    wow ow ow ow wow Saag and bajre ki roti , next time have it with makki ki roti it is yum yum yum

    Bikram's

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    1. Chatty Wren9 January 2013 at 11:04

      Yes, that would be an ideal combo, but for some strange reason we don't get good makki aata here. So the roti's don't come out well.

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    2. Bikram9 January 2013 at 12:45

      come to uk for a holiday.. will treat you to makki ki roti and saag :)

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    3. Chatty Wren10 January 2013 at 14:42

      Sure thing, I've been wanting to see UK since ever:)

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