How to make pure black bean satu at home for drinks and dishes

In honor of the sacred festival of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, people prepare various delicious treats to worship Lord Bal Gopal. This year, the colorful sweet Matka Mithai has become very popular on social media and the internet. The main feature of this sweet is that its preparation does not require the use of a stove at all.

This sweet is shaped like small, colorful clay pots, which is how it got the name Matka Mithai. This sweet looks not only very attractive and beautiful but also has a creamy and delightful texture when eaten. If you want to quickly and without hassle prepare a sacred offering for Kanhaji for the celebration of Janmashtami, be sure to try this viral sweet that does not need to be cooked over fire. A simple instruction for its preparation is provided below.

The following ingredients are needed for preparation: makhan flour — 1 cup (makhan must be ground in a blender); coconut flakes — ½ cup; ground sugar or powder — ½ cup (to taste); milk powder — 4-5 tablespoons (to give the flavor of mawa); cardamom powder — ½ teaspoon; cold milk or cream — 4-5 tablespoons (for kneading the dough); pink, yellow, or brown food coloring — for the pot's color and decoration (optional, green or any other color can be chosen); if food coloring is unavailable, Ruhafza can be used for pink color; butter, mishri, or cashew-almond — to give the appearance of oil on the pot.

First, prepare the mixture: in a large bowl, thoroughly mix the makhan flour, coconut flakes, ground sugar, milk powder, and cardamom powder. Then knead the dough: gradually add a little cold milk or cream to this dry mixture and knead by hand until a soft dough resembling modeling dough is obtained. It is important to use very little milk so that the mixture does not become wet.

Coloring (Pot Shape): Divide the dough into two parts. Add a little pink, yellow, or light brown food coloring to the larger part; you can change the color as you wish. Leave the smaller part white. Now take the colored dough and form small balls from it. Gently shape them into a round form, press slightly on top, and flatten at the bottom to achieve the beautiful look of an earthen pot. Make a small indentation with your finger on the top of the pot.

Filling with Oil: Take a small ball of white dough (or use real white ghee/mishri) and place it in the indentation on the pot to create the impression that oil is flowing out of the pot. Decoration: Finish the decoration by attaching thinly sliced pistachios, almonds, or saffron threads. Your beautiful Matka Mithai sweet is ready without using a stove.

Indian cuisine is famous for its flavor, which is achieved through spices and oils, and it is Indian food that attracts people from all over the world. In India, salt, pepper, and turmeric are essential ingredients when preparing dal and vegetable dishes, lending the food a unique taste. Turmeric is used not only in cooking but also for its medicinal properties in various applications.

However, reports of turmeric adulteration in the market cause concern among consumers. Dangerous chemicals such as lead chromate and methyl yellow, as well as yellow earth, chalk, and starch, can be added to turmeric. All of this can seriously harm health, so instead of buying adulterated turmeric, it is recommended to prepare the powder yourself from whole turmeric.

Step-by-step guide to making turmeric powder at home

To make turmeric powder at home, you need to follow specific steps. First, take the turmeric rhizomes and clean them thoroughly. Then, soak these rhizomes in warm water for some time, after which they should be scrubbed with a brush or by hand to remove all dirt and soil.

Next, instead of trying to grind the rhizomes in a blender, which can be difficult, you should slice them. It is important not to turn the turmeric into crumbs, but to cut it into thin slices, similar to potato chips. This will ensure faster and easier drying.

After slicing, the turmeric slices must be dried under direct sunlight. They should be spread out on cotton fabric and dried in the sun for three to five days until they become hard. Alternatively, if you have an air fryer, you can make the turmeric crispy in it for three hours.

When the turmeric is completely dry and feels crispy to the touch, it is ready to be ground. Now, it should be gradually ground in a blender. Since the powder may not come out immediately, it is better to grind the turmeric in batches. First, grind all the turmeric and set it aside, and then grind it again in the blender.

After grinding, the turmeric can be sifted or stored as is. To keep the turmeric fresh for a long time, it should be placed in an airtight jar.

Raw papaya contains many beneficial nutrients, including fiber, which is considered good for overall health. We present a simple recipe for making cutlets from raw papaya.

Raw Papaya Cutlet Recipe

If you want to prepare something healthy and tasty for evening tea, try raw papaya cutlets. To make them, raw papaya is mixed with legume flour (besan), onion, green pepper, and various spices. These cutlets turn out slightly crispy on the outside and soft inside. They can be served with green sauce or tomato sauce. Their taste is so delicious that after the first try, you will want to make them again. Let's learn the simple way to prepare crispy raw papaya cutlets and what ingredients are needed for this.

Ingredients

• 2 cups of raw papaya
• ½ cup of legume flour (besan)
• ½ cup of finely chopped onion
• 2 hot peppers, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon of ginger and garlic paste
• ¼ cup of finely chopped cilantro
• ½ teaspoon of red pepper powder
• ½ teaspoon of cumin seed powder
• ½ teaspoon of coriander powder
• ⅓ teaspoon of black pepper powder
• ¼ cup of breadcrumbs
• 3 tablespoons of oil
• Salt to taste

First, peel the raw papaya and grate it. Then, gently squeeze it to remove excess liquid.

In a large bowl, mix the grated papaya, legume flour, onion, green pepper, ginger and garlic paste, and cilantro. After that, add the red pepper powder, cumin seed powder, coriander powder, black pepper, and salt, and mix all components thoroughly. Next, stir in the breadcrumbs and knead the mixture well. It is important that the mixture is thick enough to easily form cutlets.

Lightly grease your hands and form round or oval cutlets from the mixture. Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the cutlets over medium heat on both sides until golden and crispy. Place the finished cutlets on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.

Your delicious and healthy hot cutlets are ready. They can be eaten with green sauce, tomato sauce, or any other sauce of your choice. This is a healthy and tasty option for an evening snack.