Phanna Polo & Kothambari Chutney

                         Breakfasts are always a matter of concern for the busy housewife / working woman ! And if it has already been not planned/ arranged  the previous day itself , then she will be at her wits end to whip up a quick , wholesome breakfast for her family ! Here is one such breakfast to save you on those days . Also good for a person who is single & wants a quick easy one without any hassles. This is a recipe from the Kochi side GSB’s .
                            This is usually made with maida but you can make it with  wheat atta too which is more wholesome !  Combined with this kothambari chutney , it will make for a great meal & filling too !
Ingredients :-
 for the Polo :-

• Wheat flour / Maida – 1 cup
• Rice powder – 1 tbsp
• Salt to taste
• For tempering :- Oil , Mustard seeds , Jeera , Chopped green chillies & curry leaves .

Method :-

1. Heat oil in a kadai  and splutter the mustard seeds . Add jeera , chopped green chillies & curry leaves .
2. In a bowl add the flours & the tempering .Add salt to taste .
3. Now add water and mix thoroughly to get a watery batter  .
4. Heat tawa   and pour a ladle full of the batter on it .
5. Spread thinly or thick as per your wish & let cook on medium flame only !
6. Remove when well  roasted !
7. Serve with a chutney of your choice  .

Here I served this with Kothambari Chutney – a favourite of mine . This just tasted heavenly when made by my amma – a hot & tangy one with the subtle flavour of Coriander . Lets see the recipe for this !

• Grated coconut – 1/2 cup
• Red Chillies – 3-4 or as per taste
• Coriander seeds / kothambari – 1 tbsp
• Tamarind – a gooseberry sized
• Salt to taste
• Oil , mustard seeds & curry leaves for tempering !

Method:-

1. Grind all the ingredients  together to a fine paste adding a little water
2. Add water according to the consistency you desire – thick or flowing !
3. Temper the oil with mustard seeds & curry leaves .
4. Pour it over the chutney & keep covered till use .

Enjoy the hot polos with this chutney !
Note :- 
This  amount will make about 6-8 dosas !