We have store brought snacks in the evening as I am too tired and frankly it never did occur to me that some planning and precooking in the morning can get me delicious and healthy snacks.
Basically I want to try out something that my elder daughter (who hates cooking but cooks beautifully when needed, read when I am not well) can make in a jiffy when she comes with her friends.
One of the simplest things is boiling stuff like corn, peas etc. but in Goa we get what is locally called Alsande.
This is the fag end of the season the Alsande are grown and dried to get, well the seeds, the seeds are brought in bulk sundried again and stored at homes. These are then used to make delicious Tonak, a delicacy. In any function Alsande Tonak is a must, well things are changing a lot now we have other newer dishes gracing the occasion but still this is generally expected. I have tried making Usal out of it in the past.
O I seem to be off the track... To continue the Alsande pods appear like this and are sold at Rs. 20/- a bundle. Bring them home, wash and pressure cook them in salted water for 2 whistles. Let the pressure come down, peel the pods like you would peel peas.
Eat the delicious Alsande as they are or squeeze lime and sprinkle chili powder on them (we never seem to get down to doing that they disappear).
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I've seen them at the market, but have never tried them...but actually we call them (at least here in America) cranberry beans. Cow Peas is actually another name for black-eyed peas here.
ReplyDeletelooks very healthy dish :)
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Happy ugadi...luv the snacks idea for kids..
ReplyDeleteThis is nice . Simple recipes make the mood most days..i liked the idea of sprinling red chilly powder
ReplyDeleteWow healthy n yummy snack...
ReplyDeleteI have seen them many times in the local market but never knew what to make from them.. now i know thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteSo simple and healthy...kids will love it.
ReplyDeleteDaughters are so much help to mothers :-) Nice healthy idea
ReplyDeleteNever seen this kind of beans, But guess if this works with ALsande, it can work with long beans also. Thanks for sharing the wonderful recipe, so easy and kid friendly.
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this is cool...I like the idea of boiling first and then peeling..saves so much labour!..and so healthy..simple and a great snack!!
ReplyDeleteWe do a similar snack with soy beans in pods. Tasty and healthy one and thx for linking to the event.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love this healthy snack and yes, I do agree homemade snacks are all ways better than store bought ones. Lovely!!! Jayanthi (www.sizzlingveggies.com)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love this healthy snack and yes, I do agree homemade snacks are all ways better than store bought ones. Lovely!!! Jayanthi (www.sizzlingveggies.com)
ReplyDeletelooks delicious and yummy .....
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my favourite beans. I use it in many ways, though I've never tried plain steaming and eating with salt.
ReplyDeleteLovely idea n healthy beans!
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Yummy alsande.. Hard to get fresh ones out here.. But am sure I can make this with dried beans too.
ReplyDeleteI remember my mom making it when I was a kid!!
ReplyDeleteI love to much these kind of healthy snack some times!!Thanks for sharing it..simple n fast recipe :)
ReplyDeletehealthy and proteinicious :)
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I love this snack..I remember my granny boiling the beans as such before shelling it out..good one..
ReplyDeleteA lovely and quick way to enjoy these Alsande peas. Thank you for linking with Healthy Morsels - Pregnancy.
ReplyDeleteLoved these healthy protein rich snack.I guess i have one recipe for Alsande now!!!
ReplyDeleteMust be very healthy to snack, thank you for sharing with Healthy Morsels :)
ReplyDeleteI have seen this here, but have never bought them. I will give them a try since I know at least one recipe now :))
ReplyDeleteVery healthy, fiber n protein rich beans...filling n healthy snack...thanks for linking to my event HITS!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a healthy dish! Totally loving it.
ReplyDeleteMy childhood fav. Simply love it. Thanks for linking to my event. I was away from blogging for some time and cudn't lookback to you quickly.:-)
ReplyDeleteAs Mireille said, I too was thinking about cranberry beans when I saw the picture.
ReplyDeleteDefintely a healthy snack.
For sure its very healthy ! Cant beat the taste of healthy homemade snacks !!! Thank you for sharing it with Healthy Morsel :)
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