Alsande Tonak is very common in all Goan weddings and
celebration (So I have been told). It was one the attraction for my wedding
receptions as well. For a foodie Goa is paradise. Authentic Goan seafood
delicacies, Goan dessert bebinca, hot from the oven pav bun and freshly baked
cakes are all must try.
One advantage of marrying a Goan is that i have got a chance
to learn Goan cuisine (still learning). The
first time I tried Tonak was at my wedding reception. But I was too tired to
enjoy it. Now I prepare this very often
at home.
Alsande are sold everywhere in Goa, be it in the markets or
on highways en route to the airport from Panaji. Fresh stock are available in April,
which are bought is huge quantities, sunned and stored for the rest of the
year.
The two restaurants that serve delicious Tonak are Café Tato
and Café Bhosle in Goa. These two restaurants are always on my list of “must
visit” when in Goa. The Alsande and sukki bhaji mix(potato curry which is also
yum!) with pav is too die for.
Ingredients
Alsande/BlackEyed
Peas – ½ cup
Coriander Seeds
- 4 tsp
Cumin Seeds – 2
tsp
PepperCorns – 4
to 5
Cloves – 3
Cinamon – ½”
Cardamom - 1
Grated Coconut
- ½ a coconut
Red chillis – 2
( more if u like spicy)
Onion –2 big
sliced. ( 1 for grinding and 1 for frying)
Coriander
leaves for garnish
Method
1.
Soak the peas for 3 to 4 hrs
2.
Pressure cook it till for 1 whistle.
3.
In a pan heat oil and fry all the above ingredients.
4.
Grind it into a smooth paste.
5.
In the same pan, heat some oil and sauté the onion.
6.
Add the ground masala and fry for a minute.
7.
Now add the boiled peas
8.
Garnish with coriander leaves.
Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with pav or chapati.
Note: The measurements are approximate. I don’t measure them
while cooking. Usually just go with my instincts.
Hi Rajeshwari absolutely loved the recipe.do post more goan recipes :-)Thanks Sania
ReplyDeleteHi Rajeshwari cud u plz post the Palak Paneer recipe .Thanks & Regards Sania.
ReplyDeleteHi Sania,
ReplyDeleteThanks Sania for the comment. Will surely post palak paneer soon. Currently on a break due to health issues.