A simple JHOVAN!!!

"Jhovan" is the konkani term used for "meals".A typical konkani jhovan consists of 10 or more items which is usually vegetarian.So many items are usually prepared on festivals or occasions.A daily meal will consist of only 3-4 items-rice,dal,upkari,pappad and pickles.

Here i have prepared a delicious combination of methi dal,kellya salli upkari(banana skin) and pappad.My 4th post to the recipe marathon event.


METHI DAL

INGREDIENTS


Toor dal - 1 cup

onion - 1/2 cup , finely chopped

methi leaves - a bunch , roughly chopped

grated ginger - 1 tsp


FOR TADKA:-


oil

mustard seeds - 1 tsp

urad dal - 1 tsp

green chillies - 3-4 ,slit

curry leaves - 1 sprig

Asafoetida - a pinch(optional)


METHOD


Cook the dal in pressure cooker along with some grated ginger and salt.Heat a tbsp of oil in wok/kadai.Add the onions and fry them till golden brown.Add the cooked dal to it.Add enough water to get the consistency you want.Check salt.Cover and let it come to a boil.

Now prepare the tadka and add into the wok.Serve hot with rice.


KELLYA SALLI UPKARI

INGREDIENTS


Banana skin - 4-5 strips
mustard seeds - 1 tsp
turmeric pdr -1/2 tsp
red chilli pdr - 1 tsp
minced Garlic - 1 tsp(optional)
salt to taste


METHOD

Peel off the outer skin from the banana skin and cut it into strips.Heat little oil in a pan.Add mustard seeds.When it starts to crackle add turmeric pdr,garlic and red chilli pdr.Add the cut banana skin strips.Add salt.Cover and cook for 10-15 mins.
Serve hot with rice and dal.

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