Tomata Bhaji/ Tomato Curry

When we were kids, mom used to prepare Tomata bhaji very often especially on sundays. It is a simple and yet delicious recipe. It is probably one of the very few Goan recipes which do not rely on coconut. I used to love it then. and loved it now also.

So here goes the simple recipe of Tomata Bhaji

Ingredients:
Tomatoes - 4 - chopped
Onions - 2 - chopped
Mustard seeds - half tsp
Jeera/ Cumin seeds - half tsp
Hing
Chilli powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
Garam masala - 1 tsp
Green chillies - 2
Jaggery - 1 tbsp
Curry leaves - 4-5
Oil - 2 tpsp
Salt - as needed
Water - half glass
Cilantro - for garnishing

Procedure:
1. Take a pan, add 2 tbsp oil and next add mustard seeds.
2. Once they splutter, add cumin seeds and hing
3. Next add green chillies and curry leaves.
4. Add in the chopped onions and a pinch of salt and fry for some time
5. Once they turn golden brown, add the chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala and finally add the chopped tomatoes.
6. Add half glass water (preferably hot water) , jaggery and salt as needed.
7. Let it cook for around 10 mins.

8. Garnish it with chopped cilantro

The simple and delicious Tomata Bhaji is ready. Serve it with rotis or parathas.

Poss/ Kharwas (without using colostrum milk)

"Poss"... This reminds of of my childhood memories when my grandmother use to prepare this using the colostrum milk. Colostrum milk is the first milk from the cow after giving birth to a calf.

My granny used to add in some whole cream milk in that and steam it to prepare this delicious and super healthy Poss.

Those were the olden village days. Now a days, its really difficult to find colostrum milk. Many times I still long to eat this delicious Poss. A few days back, I just stumbled upon the recipe of preparing Poss without colostrum milk and that got me super excited.

I tried it out at home and was super hit at home.

Ingredients:
Sweetened condensed milk - 1 cup\
Whole cream milk - 1 cup
Curd/ Yoghurt - 1 cup
Cardamom / Elaichi powder - half tsp
Nutmeg powder - quarter tsp

Procedure:
1. Take a mixing bowl, add in all the ingredients and mix well.
2. Pour it in a container and steam it in the pressure cooker for 15-20 minutes removing the whistle (similar to the way how idlis are steamed)
3. Once it cools down, refrigerate it for 2-3 hours. This will help it to set better.
4. Drain out the excess water if any.

That's it :)
The delicious Poss is ready

Serve it chilled