#RenuRasoi #Aluchi Vadi #Steamed #Colocasia #Leaf #Snack Nowadays, during the monsoon season, very tender and small colocasia (arbi/taro) leaves are growing in my pot. Since I had very little time today, I prepared this quick version of Aluchi Vadi. It has the same delicious traditional taste but is much easier and faster to make. Ingredients (1 cup = 150 ml) *Washed & finely chopped colocasia (taro) leaves, – 2 cups *Tamarind – a lemon-sized piece *Gram flour (besan) – 1 cup *Rice flour – ½ cup *Red chilli powder – 3 teaspoons *Salt – 1½ teaspoons *Sugar – 1 teaspoon *Coriander powder – 3 teaspoons *Carom seeds (ajwain) – ¼ teaspoon *Turmeric powder – 1 teaspoon *White sesame seeds – 1 tablespoon Method 1. Clean the tamarind and soak it in 1/2 cup of water for 15–20 minutes. Extract the pulp and keep it aside. 2. In a large bowl, combine the chopped colocasia leaves, gram flour, rice flour, red chilli powder, salt, sugar, coriander powder, carom...
#RenuRasoi #Roti #soft #Gujarat Bepadi Roti Gujarati Bepadi Roti is a traditional double-layered roti that is soft, thin and delicious. In Gujarati language 'Be' means Two and 'padi' means layers, hence the name Bepadi Roti. They taste delicious with AamRas, ghee and jaggery, Vegetables, Dal, Kadhi, Pickle etc. They are very tasty, and can be prepared for special occasions. Ingredients 1 Cup... 150 ml * Whole wheat flour... 2 Cups * Salt... 1/2 tsp * Oil or ghee (for dough)... 1 tbspn * Warm water... 1 Cup (as needed) * Ghee or Oil (for layering and roasting) ... 2-3 tbspn *Dry wheat flour for dusting. Method *Mix the flour and salt. Add oil and gradually add warm water to make a soft, smooth dough. *Cover and let the dough rest for 20–30 minutes. *Divide into 10 - 12 equal balls. *Roll two balls into small rotis (about 3-4 inches). *Spread a thin layer of ghee on one roti and dust lightly with dry flour. Place the second roti on top and press t...