Tomato khatta ( tomato chutney -- odia style)

This is a very simple and tasty preparation of tomato-- khatta(chutney), made in my state of Odisha. Out of the 56 food items offered to Lord Jagannath daily ,this khatta is also offered to  Him. Thereby this item is very dear to all Odiyas. The non use of onion and garlic makes this recipe even more easy and simple.
Today when I was thinking about what I should  make for my husband's lunch box ,I thought of making this, which is his favourite, and, spring a surprise in him ! :D. Here goes the recipe, enjoy and happy cooking. 

Ingredients -
Tomato -4 ( chopped)
Ginger -1/2 inch (crushed)
Oil-1 tbsp
Mustard seed -1 tspn
Sugar - 2 tbspn or to taste
Salt- To taste
Asefotida - A pinch
Green chilli -1 (chopped )
Curry leaves-4-5
Dates (khajur)-- 4/5 pieces
Kismis-- 5/6
Cardamom seeds-- a few

Method -

Heat oil in a pan, add asefotida and mustard seeds. Let it splutter, add green chilli ,ginger and saute for a minute or two. Add curry leaves ,chopped tomato pieces and saute .Add salt, sugar to taste and mix well. Cover the lid, till water oozes out from the tomatoes, then simmer the flame. Let the water evaporate slowly ,thereby making the tomato pieces soft .After water dries, mix the khatta well and serve with rice. You may add a few dates, kismis and cardamom seeds along with sugar.

Vegetable upma

Already a bit late for your Breakfast and you are anxious to reach office. In such a situation, you may not be inclined  to have your regular cereals .Want something Indian? Here is a simple and delicious recipe which has the freshness  of vegetables and is even tasty ! Vegetable upma is the one for you. Here goes the recipe.

Ingredients -
Sujji ( Rawa)-1 cup
Mix vegetables -1/2 cup
Onion-1 small chopped
Oil or ghee -1 tbspoon
Mustard seed -1 tspn
Curry leaves -6-7 leaves
Urad dal-1 tspn
Salt-To taste


Method-

Heat a kadhai . Simmer the flame , add sujii and fry till golden brown. Keep aside . Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves. Sauté for a minute. Add onion , sauté till brown . Add vegetables , add salt to tastes. Sauté till the vegetables are done. Add 2.5 cups of water . Let it boil . Add fried suji and mix well. Garnish with dhaniya pata( coriander leaves ). Serve  hot with any chutney of your choice.