O for Obattu from Karnataka
Obattu is called with different names in different parts of west and south India like Holige, Bobattlu or Puran Poli. So you would identify it by Puran Poli as it is called in Gujarat and Maharashtra. Its a common mouthwatering sweet dish, prepared on auspicious occasions. With the different region it may change for regional flavours.
Here we would try dates Obattu. Serve the Date Obattu with South Indian Kosambari Recipe with Raw Mango, Cucumber, Carrot and Beetroot and Paruppu Rasam for a wholesome meal.
The common Omelette made from egg is another dish and perhaps most common, most easy dish eaten at any time. Olan from kerala is a curry made with white pumpkin, cowpeas (red lobia or chawli) and coconut milk, and is another regional recipe worth trying.
Ingredients for Obattu
- 250 grams Dates , (seedless)
- 20 to 25 Badam (Almond)
- 2 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds
- 1-1/2 cups Dessicated Coconut , grated
- 1/4 cup Jaggery , optional
- 250 grams Sooji (Semolina/ Rava) , (fine variety)
- 2 tablespoons All Purpose Flour (Maida)
- Salt , a pinch
- Sunflower Oil , as required, Ghee , as required
Preparation
1. Soak dates in 1/2 a cup
of hot water for 1-2 hours.
2. Separately grind the almonds to a powder.
3. Also grind the dry coconut into a thick paste with very little
water.
4. Grind the soaked dates mixture without any additional water to a
smooth paste.
5. Combine date paste, almond powder, coconut paste and jaggery (if
using) in a pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
6. Let this mixture cool slightly and shape them into 4 equal sized
balls and set aside.
7. In mixing bowl add
semolina, maida, salt and enough water to make a soft dough and knead well for
6 to 8 mins and let it rest with a moist cloth covered over it for 1 to 1 and
half hours.
8. Now knead again briefly
and pour enough oil to cover it completely. (If you spread a tiny piece of this
mixture with your fingers on a clean surface and lift it up it should not break
and you must almost be able to see through it)
9. On a sheet of butter paper, smear some oil, pinch a
gooseberry sized dough and flatten it with your fingers and place the date ball
on it, now cover the ball by stretching the ends of the dough using your
fingers and seal it securely.
10. Place this dough secured
date ball on the butter paper and pat it with your fingers to as thin as
possible or thick according to your preference.
11. Now transfer this on to a hot tava and
peel the paper after 30 seconds. Cook on both sides uncovered by drizzling some
oil or ghee.
12. Serve the Date Obattu with Raw Mango, Cucumber, Carrot and Beetroot and Paruppu Rasam.
Aditya Sinha
17.04.2020
Other Recipes as part of A to Z challenge 2020 :
Other Recipes as part of A to Z challenge 2020 :
A - Appam, B- Bhutte Ka Kees, C - Chhena Poda , D - Dhuska, E - Eromba F- Fish Curry (Goan) , G - Gulaoti Kebab, H - Halwa Paratha, I- Idiyappam, J - Jadoh, K- Kafuli, L- Litti Bharta, M - Misal Pav, N -Nati Kodi Polusu
Other Genres in the Challenge :
