Masala Channa !!

Ingredients :

1 cup channa ( soaked overnight )
1 cup chopped small onion
2 tomatoes
2 tbsp ginger garlic paste

Grind 1 :

2 tsp kuskus
3 tbsp pottukadalai
1 piece pattai , saunf

Grind 2 :

1/4 cup coconut
1 tsp fennel seeds

Salt as per taste
2 tbsp coriander powder
2-3 tbsp chilli powder
1/2 cup water
10-15 pudina leaves

Method :

* Heat a pressure cooker in the stove
* Add water and let it boil
* Add channa , onion , tomatoes to it
* LEt it boil
* Add salt , coriander powder , chilli powder and close the cooker
* Let it cook for 5-6 whistles
* Open the cooker and let the mixsture boil again
* Add ginger garlic paste
* LEt it boil
* MEanwhile grind group 1 and add to the mixture
* Let it boil
* Grind group 2 and add to the mixture
* Let it boil
* Stir continously to avoid burning
* Add the pudina leaves and switch off the stove
* Clost the cooker and let it be so for another 10-15 mins
* Remove from heat and serve !!!
* This will be good with rice / idly / dosa / even rotis !!!

Rice patties

Ingredients :

1 cup left over rice
1 large onion , potato
2 medium tomatoes , carrots
2 green chilies
some curry and coriander leaves
salt as per taste
1 tsp garam masala ( optional )

Method :

* Boil and smash the potatoes well
* Chop finely the onion , tomatoes , carrot , chillies , curry and coriander leaves
* Smash the rice well with hands
* Add all the chopped veges
* Add salt , turmeric powder , garam masala and mix well
* Add the boiled potatoes and mix well
* Make the mixture into small small balls
* Heat the dosa tava
* Grease with oil
* Place one ball in the palm and press with another hand
* Let it become as a thick disc
* Place it in the tava and pour oil around it
* Place 4-5 discs at a time
* Let them turn brownish both the sides
* Remove from heat and serve with sauce / curd
* Enjoy your filling , tasty snack with a cup of tea !!