Aloo Mattar (spicy potato with green peas).
To make:
saute 1 sliced red onion with 2 cinnamon (broken) and 3 cloves. Add 4 boiled and lightly mashed potatoes and
2 tbsp white dhal (soaked and rinsed).
Stir.

Add plain chilli powder (as needed) and
1 tsp turmeric powder.
Season with salt and lime juice. Stir all together over high heat for a couple of mins.
Add 1 cup frozen green peas and some coriander leaves.
Stir again and
dish out.
#alormattar #vegetarian #indianfood #navascooking #navaslife

#sundayfoodhunting
#foodhunting
#foodmoment
#sundaylunch

And so, we left our comfort zone of #kotakemuning for a change and headed to -
de Leaf Restaurant
(No 36, 7, Jalan Kasuarina 11
#bandarbotanik #klang)

The idea to heading to this #indianrestaurant was by my hub.
Oh-well, he is a big fan of #indianfood.
Whereas myself, anything goes.

Ambiance -
Another #nofrill basic #indian style #diningarea.
Choices - nothing unusual
The standard Indian #menu.
Service - acceptable.

#food-verdict
#bananaleafmeal.
Those expected #indianstyle #veggies.
Extra items -
#muttondalca
For me, it was so-so.
My hub on the other hand, enjoyed every bit of it.
#eggsaltedfishcurry
Was expecting kurau bones, but ended up, the flat usual #saltedfish
(Total bill - RM37.00)
Inclusive of the #crabsoup packed back home.
Crab soup?
Just average.
What about the complimentary #kesari.
- wish they added more #ghee.

Any chance of returning again to this #restaurant?
I don’t think so.

#dinewithnavak
#navaslife

Simple Mutton Curry With Cumin Coriander Rice And Turmeric Cabbage.
Awwwwww!!!
http://www.nava-k.com/2013/04/simple-mutton-curry-with-cumin.html
#navascooking
#indianfood
#recipes
#navaszen

Butter Masala potato.
To make - sauté 7 sliced shallots with 1 tsp mustard seeds in 2 tbsp of butter.
Add some plain chilli powder and 1 tsp turmeric/kunyit powder.
Stir.

Add about 7 boiled and sliced potatoes (with the skin),
some sliced coriander leaves,
1/4 tsp chat masala (or garam masala or all spice powder) and salt.

Stir over high heat for a couple minutes.
Dish out.
Optional - for a little tanginess, add some lime juice while stirring the potatoes.
#buttermasalapotato #masalapotato #butterpotato #vegetarianpotatodish #vegetariandish #indianfood #navascooking

Fried sura meen/baby shark. Marinate fish pieces with turmeric powder, plain chilli powder and salt. Deep fry.
#indianfood #friedfish #homecooking #navascooking

Yoghurt rasam/Yogurt Indian Healthy Soup.

To make:
add 5 smashed shallots,
5 smashed garlic,
3 sprigs curry leaves,
2 sliced green chillies,
1 1/2 tbsp instant rasam powder,salt and
enough water in a pot.

Simmer over low heat.
Stir.
Once heated through, remove from heat and combine in 1/2 cup whisked yoghurt.
#rasam #recipes #cooking #Indianfood #foodblogger #navascooking

Fried bitter gourd. Thinly slice 5 bitter gourds and soak in water for 10 minutes. Gently squeeze out the water. Mix with 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tbsp plain chilli powder and salt. Deep fry. If gourd mixture becomes soggy, gently squeeze the water before frying.

#indianfood #recipes #homemade #foodporn #foodblogger #bittergourdchips #bittergourdfried #navascooking #navaszen

Takkali/tomato thokku/chutney. To make:
dry fry 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
3 sprigs curry leaves.
Then powder up.
Keep aside.

Add 3 chopped tomatoes with 1 tbsp plain chili powder and 1 tsp turmeric powder.
Stir over heat.
Add water, palm sugar, tamarind/asam juice and salt(all as needed).

Simmer to a mushy texture. Add curry leaf powder, pour 1 tbsp gingerly oil, stir and dish out.

#indianfood #recipes #homemade #cooking #foodblog #foodblogger #navascooking #HomeCooking #CookWithLove

Snake gourd kootu (cooked with peas).
To make:
cut one gourd, remove seeds and slice.
Add with 1 sliced tomato
1/3 cup green peas without skin (soaked for 10 mins)
4 sliced shallots
1/2 inch sliced ginger
4 sliced garlic
1 tsp turmeric powder
salt and enough water.

Simmer till soft and tender. Temper/fry 5 sliced shallots
1 tsp fennel seeds and
2 sprigs sliced coriander leaves in 1 1/2 tbsp ghee or oil.

Combine into gourd mixture.
#Indianfood #cooking #recipes #sidedish #vegetarianfood #foodblogger #navascooking #HomeCooking #CookingMoment

Pasalai keerai/Indian spinach with dhal.
To make:
thinly slice spinach (without stems)
add in a pot with 1/2 cup masoor/small orangy dhal (soaked for 20 mins),
1/4 cup grated coconut ( lightly blended/pounded),
1 chopped tomato,
1 sliced fresh red chilli,
5 sliced shallots and
enough water for gravy.

Simmer and cook till mushy.
Add
1 tsp turmeric powder,
2 sprigs sliced coriander leaves, a little asafoetida powder
and salt.

Stir, simmer for a min or 2 and remove from heat.
Optional: add some ghee or gingerly oil.
#Indianfood #simpledish #vegetarianrecipe
#navascooking

Pulichai keerai/sorrel leaf chutney.
To make: simmer leaves (from one bunch) till soft and tender with some water.
Drain off the water and mash the leaves (see pic).

In a pan,
heat 2 tbsp of oil,
fry 2 tbsp of dried prawns till crispy,
add 8 thinly sliced shallots,
2 sprigs of curry leaves,
2 dried chillies (snip to smaller pieces),
1 tsp turmeric powder,
the mashed leaves and salt.

Stir all together.
Pour about 1/4 cup of coconut milk, stir and dish out.
Note - for vegetarian version, omit dried prawns.
#pulichaikeeraichutney #sorrelleafchutney #sourchutney #NavaKrishnan #navascooking #chutney #IndianFood

Spicy baby brinjals.
Ingredients: baby brinjals ( abt 15, cut into 2)
1 tsp fenugreek seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 green chillies
2 red chillies (sliced)
5 garlic (cut into 2)
handful of coriander leaves
1 tsp chilli powder
lime juice
2 tbsp oil
salt.

Method
Saute fenugreek and cumin seeds, garlic and chillies in heated oil.
Add chilli powder.
Stir.
Add brinjals, stir, pour 1/2 cup water, stir and close with lid.

Open lid, cook to soften brinjals, season with salt and lime juice. Off heat and stir in coriander leaves.
#SpicyBrinjal
#IndianFood
#VegetarianRecipe
#VeganDish
#WellnessJourney
#HealthyFood
#navascooking
#NavaKrishnan