Saturday, March 10, 2018

Oposed Grape juice concentrate !

Ingridients :

1/2 kg black grapes (I used seeded Bangalore grapes)
200 gm sugar
2 spoon ginger grated
Pinch of salt

Method :

In 5 LTR pressure cooker add grapes , mash slightly so that it release water.

Add sugar,ginger and pinch of salt don't mix it.

Close lid with weight.

In medium heat or induction at 900 cook for 20 minutes.

Switch off the stove at 20 minutes
Wait till pressure settle.

Open, let it cool and then in strainer, strain it, add little(2 spoon for one batch) boiled water, extract juice discard the peel and seeds.

Let the concentrate come to room temperature then transfer it to  air tight bottle.

Store in refrigerator.

How to make juice from concentrate :

Add 1/4 of concentrate and add 3/4 cup of water mix well and serve !

Notes :

You can increase sugar if you like more sweetness in juice!


Opos technique courtesy : Ramakrishnan sir.




Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Oposed vermicelli chitranna..

It's a common dish in kannadiga's home.. Used rice vermicelli..
And also I used sprouted black chana ,carrot and beans..

Equipment needed : 2 LTR pressure cooker

Heat level/setting : 900 in induction or medium high on gas burner

Layers :

L1: 1/4 cup water + 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
L2: 1 cup mixed vegetables and sprouts
L3: 1/2 cup rice vermicelli (MTR brand)
L4: pinch of turmeric

Pour 1/2 cup water from sides without disturbing layers.


On high, 3 whistles, release pressure add chitranna tadka,salt,pinch of sugar and lemon juice..

Chitranna tadka : Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil, add urad dal,chana dal,mustard seeds,hing, curry leaves, green chillies wait until it splutters, add in chopped cilantro,grated coconut and switch off.

Mix well, close the lid and open after 5 minutes..

Technique courtesy : Ramakrishnan sir.

Just follow recipe and don't change anything !

Saturday, March 3, 2018

Oposed peas potato ghee roast - 4 minutes recipe !!



Equipment needed : 2 LTR pressure cooker Heat setting : 1100 in induction stove / high on gas burner 


Layer 1: 1 table spoon ghee + 2 table spoon water 
Layer 2 : 20 fresh curry leaves 
Layer 3 : one cup of chopped onions (evenly spread it ) 
Layer 4 : 200 gm of cubed potatoes Layer 5 : 50 gm of fresh peas 
Layer 6 : grinded masala powder (See the notes below)
 Layer 7 : 1 table spoon of grated coconut, 1/2 table spoon salt, pinch of turmeric.

From sides add 1 spoon of melted ghee. 

Don't mix or disturb the layers. 

Keep on induction stove at 1100, cook for 3 whistles , switch off and using fork immediately release pressure and open the lid and add 1/2 tea spoon of fresh lemon juice. 
Mix gently. 

You can replace potatoes with paneer .. 

Masala powder : in kadai add 2 table spoon of coriander seeds, 1 table spoon of cumin seeds, 1/2 table spoon of fennel seeds, small gooseberry sized tamarind, 2 byadagi chilli,2 garlic pod's, roast this until you get nice aroma, switch off the stove and add small piece of jaggery. and wait till it comes to room temperature. In a mixi make a powder of this.

 Technique courtesy : Ramakrishnan sir


Thursday, March 1, 2018

Oposed Mixed fruit jam..


Method courtesy : Ramakrishnan sir Cooking equipment : 5 litre pressure cooker Heat source : induction stove at 700 

temp Cooking time : 15 minutes

 Layer 1: 1 tspn water
 Layer 2 : 1 cup peeled deseeded grapes along with the grape water you get while peeling skin 
Layer 3: one cup peeled and chopped apple 
Layer 4: 1/2 cup guava chopped without peel and seeds
 Layer 5: grated ginger 1 spoon, 1 spoon fresh lemon juice, 1 cup sugar .

Close lid with weight , on 700 in induction stove or medium low in gas stove , cook for 15 minutes. 

No need to count for whistles, go with exact timing. Let the pressure settle, open and stirr well nicely and close the lid and keep the jam inside cooker for 4-5 hours or overnight if you cook in evening. Morning it will be ready to serve. 

Don't forget to add apple and lemon juice these are main ingredients .. Follow the steps..