Poricha Kuzhambhu

This is also a specialty of South India..esp Tamilnadu. This curry is made without tamarind.
This is very good for kids.This generally made with any one of the dals but I add two dals.It is so simple and tasty.You should have this with a spoon of ghee and potato fry or papad!

Poricha Kuzhambhu

Masoor dal/toor dal - 1/4 cup
moong dal-1/4 tsp
drumsticks- 10
brinjal-2
onion-1 small
tomato-1 small
jeera-1 tsp
curry leaves
oil- 2tsp
green chillies- 2
red chillies- 2
sambhar pwd- 1tbsp
turmeric pwd- 1/2 tsp
garlic cloves - 2
asafoetida- 1/4 tsp
coriander leaves - 1tbsp

Method:
Pressure cook dals with  garlic.
Chop onion and tomato.Chop veggies also
Heat oil in a pan,add mustard seeds, jeera, curry leaves, asafoetida and chillies.
Now add onions.Saute for a few minutes.
Add tomatoes and veggies.
Sprinkle some salt and water.Cook for few minutes.
Add sambhar pwd and turmeric pwd.add the mashed dal .
Add 1 cup of water. check for salt
Let it boil for few minutes.Garnish with coriander leaves.
Serve hot with plain rice .

Couscous Pulao

This could be had as breakfast or dinner.Especially for those who are on diet!
You can add any variety of veggies. you can even add the day's remaining side dish/thoran /fry.You dont want to have the tomatoes raw just add it when saute the others.

Couscous Pulao

Couscous- 1cup
vegetable stock- 1cup(or water)
red chillies-2
garlic-3 cloves
olive oil- 2tbsp
dhania seeds- 1/2 tbsp roasted
shahijeera /black cumin seeds - 1/2 tbsp roasted
lemon juice- 1 whole
cooked channa dal- 1cup
onions-1 small finely chopped
cucumber-1 medium diced
ripe tomatoes-1 cup
mint leaves- 2 tbsp chopped
coriander leaves- 2tbsp

Method:
Grind chillies, garlic,dhania seeds, shahijeera and salt(1 tsp).
Mix olive oil and lemon juice.keep it aside.
Bring to the vegetable stock to boiling hot  on medium fire.
Remove stock from fire and add couscous .cover and let it stand for 5 minutes.
Now with a fork fluff up couscous and add cooked channa,tomatoes, cucumber,coriander leaves,mint leaves,and the garlic mixture.
Stir well and serve immediately.