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Alande or Cow Peas
As a part of Blogging Marathon I have chosen Kid Friendly Snacks, snacks that can be ready under 30 minutes. This is my entry for BM#14, Group 2, Day 1.
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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Chef Mireille says
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.
Lavanya says
looks very healthy dish 🙂
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Priya dharshini says
Happy ugadi...luv the snacks idea for kids..
The Pumpkin Farm says
This is nice . Simple recipes make the mood most days..i liked the idea of sprinling red chilly powder
Akila says
Wow healthy n yummy snack...
A Kamalika Krishmy says
I have seen them many times in the local market but never knew what to make from them.. now i know thanks for sharing
Nisa Homey says
So simple and healthy...kids will love it.
Hamaree Rasoi says
Daughters are so much help to mothers 🙂 Nice healthy idea
Indulge says
Never 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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vaishali sabnani says
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!!
Vardhini says
We do a similar snack with soy beans in pods. Tasty and healthy one and thx for linking to the event.
Unknown says
Absolutely love this healthy snack and yes, I do agree homemade snacks are all ways better than store bought ones. Lovely!!! Jayanthi (www.sizzlingveggies.com)
Unknown says
Absolutely love this healthy snack and yes, I do agree homemade snacks are all ways better than store bought ones. Lovely!!! Jayanthi (www.sizzlingveggies.com)
Kalyani says
looks delicious and yummy .....
Jayashree says
This is one of my favourite beans. I use it in many ways, though I've never tried plain steaming and eating with salt.
Julie says
Lovely idea n healthy beans!
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Sumee says
Yummy alsande.. Hard to get fresh ones out here.. But am sure I can make this with dried beans too.
Harini-Jaya Rupanagudi says
I remember my mom making it when I was a kid!!
Prabha Mani says
I love to much these kind of healthy snack some times!!Thanks for sharing it..simple n fast recipe 🙂
Kalyani says
healthy and proteinicious 🙂
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Srivalli says
I love this snack..I remember my granny boiling the beans as such before shelling it out..good one..
schmetterlingwords says
A lovely and quick way to enjoy these Alsande peas. Thank you for linking with Healthy Morsels - Pregnancy.
veena krishnakumar says
Loved these healthy protein rich snack.I guess i have one recipe for Alsande now!!!
Umm Mymoonah says
Must be very healthy to snack, thank you for sharing with Healthy Morsels 🙂
Rajani says
I have seen this here, but have never bought them. I will give them a try since I know at least one recipe now :))
sangee vijay says
Very healthy, fiber n protein rich beans...filling n healthy snack...thanks for linking to my event HITS!!
Cool Lassi(e) says
What a healthy dish! Totally loving it.
Uma says
My 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.:-)
Suma Gandlur says
As Mireille said, I too was thinking about cranberry beans when I saw the picture.
Defintely a healthy snack.
Reshmi Ahmed says
For sure its very healthy ! Cant beat the taste of healthy homemade snacks !!! Thank you for sharing it with Healthy Morsel 🙂
Sravs says
Super healthy and delicious one !! Thanks for linking to the event !!
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