Think of India and one of the first things that come to mind is its diversity. A large populous country divided into many states; each with its own unique traditions and gastronomic fare. Indian cooking is one of the most popular cuisines across the globe. Not only is it popular among the large Indian diaspora but also among the mainstream population of North America and Europe. For the uninitiated, Indian food may seem foreign, scary, spicy and not for the faint of heart.But the Indian foods break all these barriers and and become a memory for those who have tasted it here at MAMA's KITCHEN I am going to teach you how to cook some gastronomes Indian dishes.

Sunday, 24 June 2012

URAD DAL AND RICE CAKE (PODO PITHA)

URAD DAL  AND RICE CAKE (PODO PITHA)

INGREDIENTS


  1. URAD DAL-1/2 cup
  2. RICE- 2 cup
  3. SALT TO TASTE
  4. BUTTER- 2tbsp
  5. COCONUT- sliced
  6. SUGAR- 3/4 cup
  7. BAKING SODA - 1/2 tsp
  8. COOKING SODA - 1/2 tsp
  9. KAJU -1/2 cup
  10. CHERRY- 1/4 cup


METHOD


  1. SOAK THE DAL AND RICE FOR 7 HOURS. GRIND THE RICE AND DAL WITH A PINCH OF SALT,  BAKING SODA AND  COOKING SODA INTO A RICH BATTER.
  2. ADD THE BUTTER TO THE BATTER AND MIX AND KEEP FOR 2 HOURS.
  3. AFTER 2 HOURS ADD COCONUT, SUGAR AND KAJU MIX WELL TILL SUGAR DISSOLVED.
  4. TAKE A TRAY APPLY BUTTER AND ADD MIXTURE. ON THE TOP DECORATE WITH COCONUT, KAJU AND CHERRY.
  5. BAKE IN PRE HEATED MICROWAVE OVEN AT 180'C FOR 20 - 25 MINUTES.
  6. REMOVE IT CHECK WITH KNIFE THAT THE INSIDE IS COOKED. 
  7. APPLY BUTTER ON THE TOP AND BAKE FOR 10 MINUTES AT 110' C.
  8. CUT INTO PIECES AND CAN BE SERVED HOT OR COLD.  




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