Nuchinwadi

Last weekend I was playing Bridge at a friend's place and with tea we were served a few snacks, one of which was an extremely healthy, tasty and unusual snack called Nuchinwadi, a tradional family recipe of my friend. I managed to get the recipe and would like to share it with you.

Ingredients
2 cups green moong soaked in water for 4 to 5 hours
1 inch piece ginger
2 green chillies
2 tbsp of grated fresh coconuts
Salt and pepper to taste

Procedure
Grind together coarsely the soaked moong, ginger, green chillies and coconut in a mixer grinder. Remove contents in a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. In an idly maker, put the ground batter in the moulds and steam for 10 minutes after the water starts boiling. Put a knife through in one of the mould to check if the wadis are done. No batter should stick on the knife. Remove moulds. Scoop out the wadis and serve hot with coconut or mint chutni.

Masala Potato Puri

Masala Potato Puri the recipe for which I am sharing, is quick and easy to make, tasty and can be had by itself or as in accompaniment with dishes like Chola, Paneer, Aloo Bhaji, Egg Bhurji etc. It goes perfectly with just Dahi and Pickle and can be a good change from regular roti and puri occasionally.

Ingredients:
• 4 Medium sized potatoes
• 2 cups of floor (maida)
• few coriander leaves finely chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• Oil for frying
Procedure:
Boil potatoes. Peel and mash while hot. Add flour, coriander and spices and knead into a dough without adding a drop of water. You may add a spoon or two of oil if required. Make small portions of dough and roll out into Puris. Deep fry in hot oil till golden brown on both sides. Serve hot with pickle, chutney or yoghurt.