Patichya Kandyacha Zunka

Time 20 min

Ingredients

Besan / Chickpeas flour 1 cup

Chopped green and white spring onion 2 cups

Amchur powder 2-3 pinch

Finely chopped garlic 1/4 tsp

Finely chopped ginger 1/4 tsp

Chopped green chilies 3-4

Mustard seeds 1/4 tsp

Cumin seeds 1/4 tsp

Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp

Curry leaves 3-4

Oil 2 tbsp

Water  3 cups
Salt to taste
Chopped Coriander for garnishing

Method

In a pan heat oil, add mustard and cumin seeds. After seeds pops out, add onion, fry till golden brown. Then add green chilies, ginger garlic, turmeric powder fry for 3-4 min. Then add water & salt. Mix well. Boil this mixture then with spoon slowly add besan into the pan and stir continuously. Cover with lid. Cook for 5-6 min. Then turn off the flame. Garnish with the coriander. Zunka should not be too thin or thick.

Bharleli Olya Kandyacha Rassa

Time 30 min

Ingredients

Spring onions 1 bunch (Onion should be big in size) 

For stuffing

Red chili powder / Kolhapuri masala 1.5 tsp

Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp

Cumin powder 1/4 tsp

Coriander powder 1/4 tsp

Chopped coriander 2 tbsp

Garam masala 1/4 tsp

Coconut powder (Fresh or dry) 2 tbsp

Grated ginger garlic 1/2 tsp

Water 2 tsp

Salt to taste

Oil 3 tsp

Method

Clean spring onions. Take only white onion and not greens. Make 2 cuts at center so that stuffing can be stuffed. Keep it aside.

Mix all ingredients for stuffing in mixing bowl. Now add stuffing in the onions. Keep it aside.

Heat oil in pan, add onion. Fry very well for 3-4 min. Then add remaining masala and 4-5 tsp water. Cover with lid. Cook untill onion becomes tender. Serve with chapati or rice. 

Schezuan Rice

Time 15 min
Ingredients
Cooked long rice 2 cups
Sliced capsicum 1/4 cup
Grated carrot 1/4 cup
Shredded cabbage 1/4 cup
Chopped spring onion 1/4 cup
Schezuan sauce 1 tsp or more
Soya Sauce 1/2 tsp
Vinegar 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil 2 tbsp

Method
Cook rice adding salt and 1 tsp oil so that rice will not be sticky.
Heat oil in a pan, add vegetables, spring onion and sauté over a high flame for 5 to 6 minutes till the vegetables soften.

Then add the rice, soya sauce, vinegar, schezuan sauce, sauté for 2 minutes. Switch off the flame.

Serve hot.

Schezuan Rice

Time 15 min
Ingredients
Cooked long rice 2 cups
Sliced capsicum 1/4 cup
Grated carrot 1/4 cup
Shredded cabbage 1/4 cup
Chopped spring onion 1/4 cup
Schezuan sauce 1 tsp or more
Soya Sauce 1/2 tsp
Vinegar 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil 2 tbsp

Method
Cook rice adding salt and 1 tsp oil so that rice will not be sticky.
Heat oil in a pan, add vegetables, spring onion and sauté over a high flame for 5 to 6 minutes till the vegetables soften.

Then add the rice, soya sauce, vinegar, schezuan sauce, sauté for 2 minutes. Switch off the flame.

Serve hot.

Patichya Kandyachi Peeth Perun Bhaji

Time 20 min

Ingredients

Besan / Chickpeas flour 2 Heaped tsp

Chopped spring onion (1 bunch) 2 cups

Finely chopped garlic 1/2 tsp

Cumin seeds 1/4 tsp

Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp

Red chili powder 1/2 tsp

Garam masala 1/4 tsp

Oil 2 tbsp

Water  3 /4 cup
Salt to taste

Method

Heat oil in a pan, add garlic and cumin seeds. After seeds pops out, add spring onion, cook 1 tbsp water and cook for 5-6 min by covering lid till spring onion is cooked. Then add red chili powder, turmeric powder and garam masala, mix well. cook for 3-4 min by covering lid. Then add 3/4 cup water & salt. Mix well. Boil this mixture for 3-4 min by covering lid then with spoon slowly add besan into the pan and stir continuously. Cover with lid. Cook for 2-3 min. Then turn off the flame. Zunka should be little dry. Serve with bhakari.

Patichya Kandyacha Zunka / Spring Onion Zunka

Time 20 min

Ingredients

Besan / Chickpeas flour 2 Heaped tsp

Chopped spring onion (1 bunch) 2 cups

Finely chopped garlic 1/2 tsp

Cumin seeds 1/4 tsp

Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp

Red chili powder 1/2 tsp

Garam masala 1/4 tsp

Oil 2 tbsp

Water  3 /4 cup
Salt to taste

Method

Heat oil in a pan, add garlic and cumin seeds. After seeds pops out, add spring onion, cook 1 tbsp water and cook for 5-6 min by covering lid till spring onion is cooked. Then add red chili powder, turmeric powder and garam masala, mix well. cook for 3-4 min by covering lid. Then add 3/4 cup water & salt. Mix well. Boil this mixture for 3-4 min by covering lid then with spoon slowly add besan into the pan and stir continuously. Cover with lid. Cook for 2-3 min. Then turn off the flame. Zunka should be little dry. Serve with bhakari.

Pasta

Time 15 min
Ingredients
Pasta 100 grms approximately 1 cup
Capsicum cut into cubes 1/2 cup 
Chopped onions lengthwise1/2 cup
Chopped spring onion greens 1 cup
Tomato Puree 1/2 cup
Grated cheese 1 tbsp
Mixed herbs 1/4 tsp
Pepper powder 1/4 tsp
Oil 2 tbsp 
Salt to taste

Method
Boil 1 lit water add 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp oil. Then add pasta and cook for 15 to 20 min till it cooks. Then immediately remove water and keep it side. 
Heat oil in pan, add onion, capsicum and tomato puree, fry for 3-4 min, then add mixed herbs, salt, pepper powder, mix well. Then add pasta mix well. Keep the flame high just stir for 1-2 min. Switch off the flame. Serve hot.

Vegetble Fried Rice

Time 15 min
Ingredients
Long rice 1 cup
French beans , cut diagonally into thin strips 1/2 cup
Carrot , cut into long thin strips 1/2 cup
Shredded capsicum 1/2 cup 
Chopped spring onions whites 1 cup
Chopped spring onion greens 1 cup
Soy sauce 1 tsp
Vinegar 1 tsp or more as per taste
Chili sauce 1 tsp (optional)
Oil 1 tbsp 
Salt to taste

Method
Cook rice adding salt and 1 tsp oil so that rice will not be sticky.
Heat the oil in a pan, add the vegetables, spring onion whites and sauté over a high flame for 5 to 6 minutes till the vegetables soften.

Then add the rice, soya sauce, vinegar, chili sauce, sauté for 2 minutes. Switch off the flame.

Serve hot.

Vegetble Fried Rice

Time 15 min
Ingredients
Long rice 1 cup
French beans , cut diagonally into thin strips 1/2 cup
Carrot , cut into long thin strips 1/2 cup
Shredded capsicum 1/2 cup 
Chopped spring onions whites 1 cup
Chopped spring onion greens 1 cup
Soy sauce 1 tsp
Vinegar 1 tsp or more as per taste
Chili sauce 1 tsp (optional)
Oil 1 tbsp 
Salt to taste

Method
Cook rice adding salt and 1 tsp oil so that rice will not be sticky.
Heat the oil in a pan, add the vegetables, spring onion whites and sauté over a high flame for 5 to 6 minutes till the vegetables soften.

Then add the rice, soya sauce, vinegar, chili sauce, sauté for 2 minutes. Switch off the flame.

Serve hot.

Spring Onion / Patichi Bhaji

Time 10 min

Ingredients

Chopped spring onion 2 cups

Moong dal 1 tbsp

Water 1/2 cup or less

Oil 1 tsp

Salt to taste

Method

Soak moong dal for 1 hour.

Heat oil in pan, add spring onion saute for 3-4 min. Then add soaked moong dal, fry for 2-3 min.  Then add water and salt. Mix well. Cook on low flame for about 8-10 min till it is done.