Yes! My Foodcourt turns 10 today! What started as my attempt to record some heirloom recipes in this online journal, has now become a culinary canvas to showcase my creativity!
From that first post about the humble Methi Parathas, a decade ago (with a 1 year old in my lap), to the latest fusion Timbales, Tostados and Bollilos this blog has come a long way.
A huge thank you to all of you who have been a part of this awesome journey!
2016 has brought some awards/prizes my way.The latest being from COMMEAT in association with KitchenAid India. Ruchira challenged us to make a microwave mug meal. I made this MW Borscht with Golay and won the challenge!
I don’t use the MW for anything except re-heating. For this challenge not only did I have to think of a recipe (savoury) but also had to figure out how to use my old machine effectively 🙂
Microwave Borscht with Golay– Where the comforting Russian (eastern European) Beet soup meets the soulful Maharashtrian style ‘Golyacha Sambar’ (Dumplings in a spicy-sour broth) in a Microwave Avataar!
I have used a few spices from the Maharashtrian Golyacha sambar to flavor the Borscht (vegetarian).The Golay or the dumplings in turn are flavoured with dill , typically used in Borscht.
The ingredient list seems long winded but they are simple,easily available ingredients and the recipe itself is pretty easy and quick ( ~8 mins).The time may change depending on the efficiency of your microwave.
The only skill required to make this hearty meal is the quick addition of the dumplings once the soup bubbles. If you take too much time they may disintegrate.
This spiced Microwave version of Borscht coupled with the Golay makes for a scrumptious Mug Meal.
I recommend that you serve this soup hot, unlike Borscht which can be served hot or cold.
Here’s the recipe for Microwave Borscht with Golay- to celebrate this decade long journey,the win and good food in general!
Congratulations Madhuli Ajay (Microwave Borscht with Golay) and Bindiya Sharma(Bread and butter pudding) for winning KitchenAid India presents COMMEAT recipe Challenge 2. Our 2nd Challenger, Ruchira has kept her promise, take a look #commeatwithus #challenge2For those who didn't make it, don't lose hope you still have 2 more rounds and a mega round. #commeatwithus #challenge2 #winnersPS: Winners kindly send us your complete address and phone numbers on commeatwithus@gmail.com
Posted by Commeat Admin on Friday, July 22, 2016
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| 1 mug | 10 minutes |
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Yes! My Foodcourt turns 10 today! and a recipe for Microwave Borscht with Golay- to celebrate this decade long journey,the win and good food in general!
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- 1 clove garlic ,minced
- 2 teaspoons onion chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 - 3 tablespoons beetroot grated
- 1 tablespoon cabbage finely chopped
- 1 tbsp tomato chopped
- 1 tbsp carrot grated
- 2 tbsps sweet potato grated
- 1 - 2 beet greens,chopped
- 1/2 inch tamarind tamarind piece or use xbd teaspoon pulp
- 1 pinch allspice bay leaf all spice small leaf or or tejpatta or of powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper powder (or to taste)
- 1/2 cup vegetable stock
- 1/2 teaspoon dill chopped leaves
- to taste salt
- 1 - 2 teaspoons sour cream yogurt or thick for garnish (optional)
- 1/4 cup Chana dal water soaked in for 2-3 hours and drained completely
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 - 2 green chillies small
- 1 tablespoon besan
- to taste salt
- 2 teaspoons dill chopped leaves
- To make the Golay/Dumplings: Grind the chana dal,cumin,green chillies and salt to a coarse paste.
- In a small bowl mix it with the besan and dill. Shape small Golay/balls/dumplings from the this mixture.
- To make the Borscht with Golay:
- In a large microwave safe mug, add the oil,hing and cumin. Microwave for 40-50 seconds.
- Add the crushed garlic and onion. Microwave for 30 seconds (the onion just turns translucent)
- Add beet,sweet potato, cabbage,carrot,allspice leaf, beet greens,tomato,stock,tamarind and salt.
- Microwave for 2-3 minutes,till the vegetables are just soft. Use a large mug to avoid the soup from spilling over.
- Open the microwave door and quickly drop 3-4 (or more) dumplings in the mug and immediately microwave for another 2- 2.30 minutes more, till the dumplings hold shape and are cooked through. (The soup has to be hot when you add the dumplings else they will disintegrate)
- Wait for a few seconds before you take out the mug.
- Take out the mug, add pepper, garnish with sour cream (if using) and dill leaves.
- Serve hot.
Congratulations on completing a decade of blogging! Seems like such a long time. I am following closely on your heels as AnnaParabrahma turns 10 in Oct. How we bloggers have evolved. Wishing you many more years of blogging. Love and Hugs.