Ukad/ Ragi and Rice Flour Ukad

        In this webbed world we may have many virtual friends but no real human contact. I have lived in the same town, and same locality for the last 5 years but never made any real friends. Neighbors, colleagues and a few acquaintances, of course I had them. But I believe they are temporary contacts. But last year was amazing in terms of social circle. First I met a lady in the park I take my daughter to. We connected quickly. Now I believe we may have a chance at world record for chatting:-). She introduced me to a group of friends who meet every month, share recipes, play games, go on short picnics..... and now I am a part of that group. Another special friend that I made last year and who is part of that group is the mind behind this recipe. She is my daughters friend as well as her grand mother before being my friend :-) . We share the same first name. After she learnt about my resolution of 200 recipes in 365 days, she enthusiastically shared/and continues to share recipes with me. This recipe is her creation. We loved it and I have made it several times before it has found its respectful place here. Thanks Kaku! This post is for you and for your enthusiasm and encouragement:-)

Recipe:
Ingredients:
Rice flour: 1/2 cup
Ragi flour (ragi huri hittu): 1/2 cup
Butter milk: 2 glasses
Oil: 1 tbsp
Garlic cloves: 3-4 
Green chili: 1-2
Curry leaves: 7-8
Cumin seeds: 1 tsp
Mustard seeds: 1 tsp
Asafoetida: 1 pinch
Coriander leaves: 1/2 tbsp chopped
Salt to taste
Ghee : 1 tbsp

Method:
1.  Heat oil in a deep bottomed pan. Add mustard seeds and Cumin seeds. After the seeds begin to splutter, add Garlic cloves and cook till they turn brown. Add asafoetida, Green chili, and curry leaves. Take off heat. 
2. After the above seasoning is warm, add buttermilk and mix well. Keep on low heat. Once the buttermilk is a little warm add Rice flour and Ragi flour slowly while stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Add salt and coriander leaves and mix well. The mixture should not be too thick, it must be of pouring consistency. Add a little water if required. 
3. Keep stirring until it comes to a boil. Take off heat. Pour 1 tbsp of ghee over it and mix well. Serve hot.

Fixing things

        Season of festivals, season of holiday, days when everything seems to be right, similarly last couple of months has been our season of repairs. It started out when our fan stopped working and then one by one many things needed repair. Initially I would be upset when something stopped working but after a few days it has became a part of our life. Now we just look at each other and have a good laugh.Oh no its no Vodoooooo.... Almost everything in our home is about 5 years old and I think that's as long as anything lasts these days. Its sad that things don't last longer nowadays. I remember as a kid at-least 3 things(our TV, Washing machine and refrigerator) which lasted 20 years or more.

        I began writing this post a few days ago. Took a break since I dint know how to go ahead. In the mean time a few more things have broken down. Our water purifier has begun leaking, today morning my closet rod collapsed taking down all the clothes with it, 2 switch boards need fixing.... and the list has not stopped yet.
        Last 5 years have been a blessing. But I think we have reached the optimum level of satisfaction that we can attain from all our surroundings (economic theory by someone:-)). I also wish just like things we could fix relationships and in some cases people! Gee now I really need a change...huh..

-Exhausted me