Navaratri

Navaratri  or Dassera is one of the most important festival of Hindus. People worship Durga Devi in Northern India and in South India it is celebrated as Bombe Pooje (Festival of Dolls ) The traditional dolls are arranged in steps form featuring characters of Hindu Mythology. The most important dolls are the Pattada Gombe – the main dolls and a kalash is also placed Goddess Saraswati is also worshipped along with books.Fasting and praying form an important part of this festival.


Have complied few Usli / Sundal or Kosambri ,desserts that be can be enjoyed during the festival .

1. Sweet Corn Sundal

2. Healthy Raw Salad

3. Hurali/Kulith Usli/Sundal

4. Moong Dal Sundal / Kosambri

5. Kadlebele Sundal/ Chana Dal Kosambri

6. Kabul Kadle Sundal/ Chickpeas /Kabuli Chana Usli 

7. Green Moong Usli/Sundal

8.  Kheers N Payasam

9.   Sihi Dose 

10. Chawli Usli / Black Eyed Pea Salad

11. Peanut Usal

Have a joyful time.

Happy Navaratri! Happy Dassera !!!

Beautiful Dasara Doll decoration made by my Bhabhi  Nisha @Dubai !

Aloo Simla Mirch Peanut masala

Aloo Simla Mirch Peanut masala is a delicious combination for Indian breads. It can be made in variety of ways. This is made by blending aloo and simla mirch in roasted peanut masala powder.

Aloo Simla Mirch Peanut masala

Ingredients

1 potatoes (boiled and diced)
2 capsicums 
1/2 tsp cumin seed 
1/2 tsp mustard
1/2 tsp chana dal
1/2 tsp urad dal
Hing pinch
1/2 tsp red chili powder 
1 tsp turmeric powder 
1/2 tsp dhania jeera powder 
1 tsp Bhath powder
2 tsp Peanut powder
few coriander leaves (finely chopped) 
1-2 tbsp Oil
Salt 

• Method-
• Roast peanut well in a kadai.Ground it in the mixer and keep it aside.(You can also add red chillies along with it)
• Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin and mustard, chana dal,urad dal ,hing, and fry till done ,add capsicum and sauté for some time. Next add diced potatoes ,the masala pwd ,salt and mix well. Garnish  with coriander leaves and serve Aloo Simla Mirch Peanut masala hot with naan or roti.

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