Taste lies in the dip. Coconut and Peanut Chutney
I
used to hear that having a child, is like a rebirth for the mum. Well
I never understood till I experienced. The body transforms and
undergoes so much that no words can do justice to the emotional and
physical transition. It takes time to absorb it all. The perplexity
of the challenge. And one such challenge to see your reflection in
the mirror.
I
have been blessed with 2 lovely kids. Which is a subtle and beautiful
way of saying, that I was hit by this catastrophe twice. Can't say
which was a harder blow, but the combination of both, left me in a
body, which looks alien to my older self. Yet its the only one I am
in twenty hours a day, seven days a week. How I wish I could just
change into a better looking and fitting me. Yeah, wish!!!
So
here I'm shying from the mirror, even after 2.5 years of my 2nd
pregnancy. I know holding to this reason seems like such a lame
excuse, when you have such diva mums around. Each one more ravishing
than the other, leaner and fitter than even the Shipa Shettys of the
world. But then my story, is much my own, as is my body. It won't
change just by looking at anyone else. The change has to come from
within. In this crazy schedule of juggling kids and their schedules
and their tantrums, the effort of bringing a lifestyle change is not
easy. Yet is, when the mind-shift changes.
Thankfully
my alien body and not so alien mind, have found solace in making that
extra effort for the change. So when I would not even hear of the
word diet, yet few good things are happening in my kitchen:
Olive
oil has replaced sunflower/canola oil.
Whole
wheat atta flour is fortfied with soya/oats and ragi flour.
Meals
are becoming more high protein-low carb.
Whole
wheat flour is used in baking too
Snacks
are becoming healthier with boiled chickpeas, popcorn, or roasted
foxnuts.
Fruits
are being eaten more
And
water consumption is definitely on a high.
Rest
is work-in-progress :)
While
we try to follow many western trends and diet plans to loose weight or to
become fit, we sometimes ignore the simple Indian food that can help
us in doing so. One such great dish is Idli – with only 39
calories, per idli. Idlis
contain no fat, no saturated fat and no cholesterol. So why are we
not having more of it??
Today I'm going to share two delicious chutneys, to relish your yummy idlis with. One is the common coconut chutney and the other not so famous peanut chutney. Both are great to have idli and dosas and are really easy to make.
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Coconut Coriander Chutney Recipe:
- Blend together - 1 bunch cleaned coriander leaves (thick stalks removed) + 1/2 cup freshly grated coconut + 1 tbsp roasted chana / 1 tbsp sattu ka atta + 2 green chillies
- Once blended, add salt to taste and a squeeze of lime. Add water to adjust consistency.
- Prepare tempering, by heating 1/2 tbsp oil. Add one dry red chilly and 1 tsp mustard seeds and 2-3 curry leaves. Add this tempering to the prepared chutney.
Note -
Tempering is optional.
The ratio of coconut and coriander can be varied as per liking.
You can also add curd, to adjust consistency.
You can make the chutney as smooth or as coarse as you prefer.
Peanut Chutney Recipe:
- Dry roast 1/2 cup peanuts. When slightly cold, remove the skins.
- Add skinless roasted peanuts, 2 dry red chillies and 1 clove of garlic to a grinder and make a bit coarse paste, with little water. Add 1 tbsp tamarind pulp and blend again.
- Now add salt to taste, pinch of sugar and 1/4 tsp chaat masala. Add water to adjust consistency.
- Prepare tempering, by heating 1/2 tbsp oil. Add 1 tsp mustard seeds and 2-3 curry leaves. Add this tempering to the prepared chutney.
Note -
Tempering is optional.
You can add pinch of turmeric powder, to get bit of color in this pale chutney.
Using sugar is also optional.
You can make the chutney as smooth or as coarse as you prefer.
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