Tomato Puli Inji / Thakali Puli Inji

Tomato Puli Inji / Thakali Puli Inji

A wonderful spicy - sweet Puli Inji.

Genrally Puli Inji is prepared with ginger and green chillies....but for a change... now tomatos are in season, so I tried this and my family loves this instant pickle.
Ingredients:

Tomatoes - 3 medium size
Tamarind juice - 1/2 cup ( small lemon size)
Ginger - 1 inch
Green chillis - 4-5
Jaggery -  small bit
Asafoetida - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Mustard - 1/2 tsp
Channa dal - 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil for just seasoning

Method:

# Heat a pan, add oil, add mustard let it crackle. Then add channa dal, red chilli.

# Add chopped tomatoes, green chillis, ginger, turmeric powder, Asafoetida, salt and let it boil.

# Add tamarind juice and boil well.
# Once it starts thickening add jaggery and allow it to thick.

# once it comes to pickle consistency switch off the stove.

Can be stored for 10 days in refrigerator.
Pl. do try and provide your comments.
Thank you!

Eggless Chocolate Custard

Eggless Chocolate Custard

Custard is a soft creamy dessert, which can be served for any occasion.
A very simple dessert recipe, with just few ingredients and just 10 min to prepare and 1/2 hr to set.

Ingredients:

Milk - 1 cup
Sugar - 3 tablespoons
Dark chocolate - 1/2 bar ( Compound Chocolate)
Corn flour - 2 tsp
Cocoa powder - 1 tablespoon
Oreo biscuits / waffers - to garnish

Method:

# Boil milk, add sugar mix well.

# Add cocoa powder, mix well.
# Add dark chocolate bar mix well.

# Mix corn flour in little milk, add to the boiling milk and Chocolate mixture.

# Let it boil well on medium flame, it will take just 7-10 min.
# Once it comes to room temperature, pour in cups and garnish with Oreo biscuits and waffers.

# Set in refrigerator for just 1/2 hr.

Pl. do try and provide your comments.
Thank you!