INDIAN ROJAK

Indian Rojak is very tasty and is better if it is home made. Try the recipe below because it is a balanced diet and can be served any time of the day.

INGREDIENTS

100gm beans sprouts(blanched and drained

1/2 cucumber shredded

1/2 turnip shredded

1/4 chinese cabbage shredded

2 hard tofu ( fried and sliced)

2 red chilies shredded

spring onions for garnishing

FRITTERS

2 cup wheat flour
1/2 cup rice flour
a pinch of salt
1/2 grated coconut
100gm beans sprouts
3 big red onions shredded
3 red chili shredded
1/2 inch ginger shredded

PEANUT SAUCE OR PEANUT GRAVY

6-8 dried chilies ,20 shallots and 1/2 inch fresh tumeric } to be blended smoothly

1/2 cup mashed potatoes

1/2 cup thick tamarind paste

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoon sugar (add according to your taste)

1/2 cup grounded peanuts- coarse

2 tablespoon oil

TO PREPARE FRITTERS

Add the wheat flour ,rice flour in a mixing bowl

Add little water and mix to make a thick batter. (The mixture must be smooth)

Take 1/3 of the flour mixture and add grated coconut, salt and mix well. (Keep aside)

Take the balance 2/3 of the flour mixture add shreeded ginger, chilies,onions and beans sprouts.Add a little salt and mix well. (Keep aside).

Heat oil in a pan and start frying both the mixture separately. Drop the mixture into the hot oil using a table spoon.Fry till golden brown and drain it.

Once fried let it cool and cut the fritters into long slices.

Arrange the fritters in separate bowls or plate.

PEANUT SAUCE

Heat oil and add blended paste until you get an aroma. Add grounded peanuts, tamarind paste,a little water and salt to taste. Let it boil.

Add mashed potatoes and sugar. Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes mix occasionally. Once ready pour sauce into a bowl

SERVING SUGGESTION.

Arrange clockwise on a plate small portion of shredded cucumber,turnip,chinese cabbage,fried tofu,2 types of fritters and blanceh beansprouts. Garnish with spring onions and shredded red chilies.Pour sauce in a small sauce bowl and place in the centre of the plate.

You will definetely enjoy this recipe. May sound like a lot of work to do but once you try it you will want to prepare it often. You can also serve this recipe for small gatherings and meetings.Hope you enjoy. Good luck.Dont hesitate to post a comment if you need any help.

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