Chow Chow Bath

📝 Ingredients

For Khara Bath:

• 2 tbsp oil + 1 tsp ghee
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp urad dal & chana dal
• 1–2 green chilies (chopped)
• 1 onion (finely chopped)
• 1 tomato (chopped)
• 1/2 cup mixed veggies (carrot, beans, peas)
• Few curry leaves
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• Salt to taste
• 2.5 cups water
• Fresh coriander + lemon juice

For Kesari Bath (Sweet):

• 1 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
• A pinch of saffron / food color (orange/yellow)
• 2.5 cups water
• Cashews & raisins (fried in ghee)

👩‍🍳Recipe

Step 1: Roast the Rava

-In a dry pan, roast 1 cup of rava till aromatic and lightly golden. Divide for both dishes.

Step 2: Make Khara Bath

- In a pan, heat oil + ghee, splutter mustard, add dals, green chilies, curry leaves, and onions.
- Saute, then add tomatoes and chopped vegetables. Cook till soft.
- Add turmeric and salt. Pour 2.5 cups water. Bring to a boil.
- Slowly add ½ of the roasted rava while stirring to avoid lumps.
- Cook covered till water is absorbed. Garnish with coriander & lemon juice.

Step 3: Make Kesari Bath

- Boil 2.5 cups water with saffron and sugar.
- Add remaining roasted rava slowly while stirring.
- Add ghee gradually, cardamom powder, and fried cashews & raisins.
- Mix and cook till smooth, ghee separates, and halwa texture forms.

Step 4: Serve the Combo

-On a plate, serve a scoop of Khara Bath and a scoop of Kesari Bath side-by-side.

-hot with coconut chutney or filter coffee! ☕