Tangala Pettige

Life without the gadgets isn't imaginable these days. Had this lockdown came 15 or 20 yrs back we all would have gone mad. Thanks to our gizmos like iPhones, dishwashers, Television, washing machines, mixie, ac, fans, refrigerator etc. While we are getting comfortable with this new routine of our's, we really can't say which gadget is our favourite - as such. I wonder how largely dependant we are on these machines. Hats off to those who don't have access to all of these and still enjoy life - lots to learn from them I guess - Patience, caring for plants and their folks, creativity, be it rangoli or best out of waste, folktales, etc...

Lesson learnt - I woke up,
                         I have clothes to wear
                         I have running water
                         I have food to eat
                         Life is good
                         I am thankful!

Tada another try out from our kitchen for all those Kebab lovers - Hara Bara Kebab! Its made with fresh veggies and leafy Veg. It can be eaten as a starter or a party food. Good way to get fussy eaters their veggies too!

Ingredients

Palak/ Spinach - 1 bunch blanched
Oil - 2 tbsp
Green chillies - 1finely chopped
Capsicum - 1 finely chopped
Beans - 3/4 cup chopped
Peas - 3/4 cup fresh or frozen
Potatoes boiled and grated - 2
Paneer crumbled - 3/4 cup
Coriander leaves chopped - 3 tbsp
Corn flour - 1 tbsp
bread crumbs - 2 tbsp
Kashmiri  red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
Coriander Powder - 1/2 tsp
Amchur powder - 1 tsp
Garam masala - 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Breadcrumbs - 1 cup for coating
Cashews halved - 8
Oil for deep frying


Method
Heat Oil in a large pan, add chillies. Then add capsicum till all the moisture is gone.
Next add beans and Peas and saute.
Once this mixture cools, grind this in a blender along with blanched Palak.
Transfer this mixture to a large bowl and add the Potatoes, Paneer and coriander leaves.
Further add corn flour and bread crumbs
Add all the spices, salt and mix well.
Grease hands with a bit of Oil and make small patties.
Dip this in the bread crumbs and top it with a cashew.
Now deep fry this on medium heat.
Serve it with chutneys of your choice!