Giantha Curry

By Praveen Kumar

Ingredients:
For Gianthas
200 gms Gramflour or Besan
1 tblsp Pomegranate seeds
1 tblsp Cumin seeds
4 Green Chillies, minced
1/2 tsp Ginger, minced
1 tblsp Ghee
Salt and Chilli powder to taste

For Curry
1 Onion, large, minced
1/2 tsp Ginger, grated
1/2 tsp Garlic, grated
4 Green Chillies, minced
2 tblsp Mango Powder
1 tblsp Coriander powder
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
1/2 tsp Garam Masala
1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
a few sprigs of Coriander leaves
Salt to taste

Method:
1. Mix together all the ingredients of gianthas.
2. Add enough water to form a stiff dough.
3. Roll the dough into a 1/4 inch thick sheet.
4. Cut the sheet into long strips and each strip into 1 inch square pieces.
5. Boil the gianthas in water for 20 minutes.
6. Heat 3 tblsp of oil and fry onions, ginger, garlic and chillies till soft.
7. Add gianthas along with the water in which they were boiled, spices and salt.
8. Cook for a few minutes.
9. Heat 1 tblsp of oil and fry mustard and cumin seeds.
10. Pour this oil over the curry and garnish with coriander leaves.
11. Serve hot.

Praveen Kumar

Praveen Kumar is the Chief Food Officer at Awesome Cuisine, a platform created in 2008 to showcase India's vibrant culinary heritage. Praveen is a passionate foodie and love to cook. Having spent a few years in the retail fast food world, Praveen has been exploring the world of food since his school days. Join him on a flavorful journey.

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