CORN FRITTERS

required:tender Indian corn-4,grated jaggery-2 handfuls,riceflour[as required],oil-for deep frying
method
remove the corn kernels and grind along with jaggery.drop small portions of this mixture into the hot oil.add little riceflour to the mixture if it is too thin to handle.they are good for a week.

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RIDGEGOURD AND MUSHROOM CURRY

required:mushrooms-250 g diced small,ridgegourd-1 large peeled and cut into small pieces,onion-1 small- finely chopped,red chilli pd-3/4 th tsp,salt-according to taste,oil-1 tbsp,mustard seeds-1/2 tsp,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,turmeric pd-less than 1/4 th tsp,curry leaves-few
method
heat the oil in a vessel and pop the mustards.add cumin seeds,curry leaves,turmeric pd and onion.fry until the onion sweats and then add the ridgegourd,mushroom,salt,red chilli pd.cover for sometime until the vegetables turn soft and then turn off.

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TOMATO UTHAPPAM

required:idli batter-1,chickpea flour-1 tbsp,tomato finely chopped-few pieces,coriander-chopped little,
cumin pd-a pinch,black pepper pd-a pinch,salt-little,green chilli-1 small finely chopped,oil-1 tsp
method
mix idli batter with chickpea flour,turmeric pd.adjust the salt.heat a tawa and spread the batter evenly. this should be thicker than normal dosa.sprinkle tomato pieces,green chillies,coriander,cumin pd,black pepper pd.add little oil all over the uthappam and cover.when it's golden on the bottom, flip carefully and press down a little.

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CORN RAWA KESARI

required:corn rawa-1/2 cup,sugar-1/2 cup,hot water-1&1/2 cups,cardamom pd-1/4 th tsp,dry fruits[optional],ghee-3 tbsp
method
take a deep bottomed pan and fry the kissmiss in ghee. remove to a plate when they puff up. to the same vessel add the rawa fry until there is slight aroma.to this add water and cover until almost cooked.add cardamom pd and sugar and mix well and turn off.mix the kissmiss and dry fruits as well.there are two types of ground cornmeal available.one is little fine and the other is coarsely ground.either of them can be used

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MASALA GUAVA

required:1 large semi ripe guava cut into cubes,black mustard ground-2 tsp,red chilli pd-1/4 th tsp,green chilli-1 finely chopped,coriander leaves-chopped,lemon juice-1/2 small lemon,tomato ketchup-1&1/2 tbsp,black salt-1/4 th tsp,sugar-1/2 tsp,vinegar-1/2 tsp,cumin pd-1/4 th tsp
method
mix everything nicely

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GUAVA CHUTNEY

required:tamarind paste-1&1/2 tsp,guava-1/2 kg cut into small pieces,coriander seeds-1 tsp,garlic cloves-2,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,dry red chillies-10,salt-according to taste,
for tempering:oil-1 tbsp,mustard seeds-1/2  tsp,uraddal-1/2 tsp,chanadal-1/2 tsp,curry leaves-few
method
fry the dry red chillies and coriander seeds in very little oil.grind gauva with tamarind paste,garlic cloves,coriander seeds,dry red chillies,cumin pd and salt.prepare the tempering and add to the chutney

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