Tamarind Poha: A Tangy Twist on a Classic Breakfast Poha, a beloved breakfast dish in India, typically features flattened rice sautéed with spices, vegetables, and sometimes nuts. One delightful variation is Tamarind Poha from Karnataka , which adds a tangy twist that elevates the traditional flavors. It is no onion no garlic breakfast recipe.This dish is not only quick to prepare but also a fantastic way to kickstart your day. Here’s how to make this delicious Tamarind Poha at home. Ingredients Flattened rice (poha) : 2 cups (thick variety) Tamarind pulp : 2 tablespoons Oil 2 tbsp Red chilies : 1-2, (adjust to taste) Mustard seeds : 1 teaspoon Curry leaves : 8-10 Hing 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder : ½ teaspoon Salt : to taste Peanuts : ¼ cup (optional) Jaggery 1-2 tbsp Methi powder 1/2 tsp Sarina pudi / Rasam Powder 1 tsp Fresh coriander leaves : for garnishing Oil : 2 tablespoons Instructions Prepare the Poha : Rinse the flattened rice in cold water until it so...
And the answer is a big yes and So I will be sharing with you the steps to
make a healthier eggless tortellini pasta without any authentic pasta maker or
tools.Also there is no preservative which makes it way healthier than the
storebought ones.Right?? You can make them in a large batch and freeze them
..Isnt it exciting...??
Lets see what shape it is....Tortellini is a ring shaped pasta originally
from the Italian region of Emilia.They are also called belly button and
strongly resemble wonton.These cute shaped pastas can be made either round
shape or square shaped and usually filled with a plain cheese filling
/spinach cheese/herbed cheese whatever you choose.
So this recipe includes making the dough, preparing a cheese filling,shaping
the tortellinis, cooking them in boiled water, making basil pesto ,making
the pasta sauce and incorporating pasta into the sauce. These pastas are
made with just 3 ingredients that are usually available easily.So lets dig
in the recipe.
INGREDIENTS:
For Pasta Dough-
Semolina Flour 2 cups
Salt 1/4 tsp
Water to knead a stiff dough
For Pasta filling-
Grated Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup
Grated Mozarella cheese 1/3 cup
Basil leaves chopped 2-3
Black pepper 1/4 tsp
Italian dried herbs seasoning 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
For Basil Pesto-
Basil leaves 1 cup
Grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup
Roasted Pine nuts/ walnuts 1/4 cup
Extra virgin Olive oil/Avacoado oil 1/4 cup
Garlic cloves 2
Salt 1/4 tsp
Ground Black pepper as per taste
For Boiling Pasta
Water 2 litres
Salt 2 tsp
For Pasta Sauce
Basil pesto
Boiled Pasta water 1/2 cup
Broccoli florets 1/4 cup
For Garnish
Ground black pepper
Red chilli flakes
Basil leaves
INSTRUCTIONS
1.Lets make the stiff dough for making tortellinis.In a bowl,add
Semolina flour ,salt and spoon by spoon water to make a stiff dough.
2.Make a stiff dough by kneading it well for 20 minutes and keep it
aside covered with a damp cloth for 20 minutes.Make sure it is covered
as it dries up quickly.
3.Lets make the filling, On a plate or bowl,add all the ingredients
mentioned under Pasta filling Ingredients.
4.Now mix thoroughly to make a smooth mixture.Keep aside.
3.Now lets make the basil pesto,Add all the ingredients mentioned under
Basil pesto ingredients above in a blender jar.
4.Blend into a course paste.Keep aside.cover with a lid.
5.Now the interesting part.Lets make the pasta shape.Divide the dough
into 3 or 4 parts.
6.Take one part on a floured surface and knead a few times to make a
smooth ball ready to roll.Roll it with a rolling pin few times to make a
big circle.Roll it as thin as possible.
7.Now with the help of pasta cutter/ cookie cutter ,cut out crinkled
rounds /rounds of the pasta spacing the rounds as close together as
possible.Gather the scraps together to make a ball again to re roll
later.Keep it covered aside.
8.Now place 1 teaspoon of filling In the middle of each round of
pasta.
9.Dip your finger in the bowl of water and run it along the edge of the
round to moisten.Fold the dough over to form a half moon, then fold over
again,then draw the two corners together to form a rounded bonnet
shape.Press tightly to seal.
10.Now continue with all other rounds and place them on a floured dusted
plate /baking sheet and cover with a damp cloth.
11.Meanwhile, Keep a big vessel filled with water to boil and add some
salt.Finish making tortellinis using all other portions of the dough.
12.Once the water starts boiling ,add the tortellinis in to the water
and lower them few times with a slotted spoon.Stir occasionally and cook
untill all have bobbed to the surface of the water, about 5 minutes.
13.Once cooked, transfer the tortellinis in a strainer.Keep aside some
pasta water for the pasta sauce.
14.Now in same boiling water, blanch your broccoli florets for 2 minutes
and remove them keep aside.
15.Now lets make the pasta sauce.Heat a pan ,add boiled pasta water,
basil pesto and broccoli florets...boil for some time.And the pasta
sauce is ready.
16.Add the cooked pasta in the sauce ...garnish with black pepper
powder,red chilli flakes, basil and relish delicious pasta !!
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