Medhu vada is a South Indian fritter. It looks similar to doughnut, with a crispy outside and soft inside. It can be served with Pongal,sambar and chutney as a breakfast or served as snack with a tea. Total Preparation time: 3 hours Urad dal – 1 cup Onion Medium size – 1 Green Chili –…
Month: September 2019
Dosa
Dosa is the cooked flat thin layered made using rice batter. Traditionally Dosa is served hot along with sambar and chutney. Dosa can be made in different variations like Ghee Dosa, Masala Dosa, Onion Dosa, etc., Dosa cooking time: 5 minutes Heat the Dosa pan on medium heat. Grease it with few drops of cooking…
Idli
Idli is one of the favorite South Indian breakfast and dinner. It is most nutritious food as well. Idli is a fermented food, and fermentation increases bio-availability in food. Helping the body assimilate more nutrition. Total Cooking time: 20 minutes Take the idli batter from refrigerator ahead of time to be in room temperature for…
Moong Dal Sambar
Moong dal contains protein and rice provides a high level of nutrition to the body. when we combine these two will give a lot of health benefits. It can be served with dosa, idli and rice. Total Preparation time: 20 minutes Ingredients Moong dal – 1 cup Turmeric – 1 teaspoon Red Chili powder-1 and…
Ragi Semiya/vermicelli
Ragi or Finger Millet is one of the most nutritious and healthy breakfast. It is easy to make in a short time. It can be made in both sweet and savory version. Total Preparation time: 15 minutes Ingredients Ragi Vermicelli – 200 grams. Onion – 1 medium size whole red chili – 2 Oil –…
Potato masala
Potato masala is a spicy version of curry made by using potato as a main ingredient. It is often served alongside of poori or masala dosa. Total preparation time:20 minutes Ingredients Potato – 3 medium size Onion – 1 medium size Tomato – 1 medium size Green Chili – 2 Turmeric powder – 1/2 teaspoon…
Vegetable kurma
Vegetable kurma is a side dish. It goes well with chappathi,paratha,coconut milk rice,idli&dosa. Ingredients Onion – 1 medium size Tomato -1 medium size Carrot -2 small size Potato -1 medium size Coriander leaves -1sprig Oil -1 and 1/2 tablespoon Salt -1teaspoon(as needed) Sauté Mustard – 1/2 teaspoon Curry leaves -1 sprig Black stone flower/kalpasi – 2…
Sweet Pongal
Sweet pongal or sakkarai pongal is traditionally prepared in South India for the festivals or any special occasions. Total Preparation time: 30 minutes Ingredients Rice – 1/2 cup Moong dal – 1/4 cup Jaggery powder – 3/4 cup Water – 3cups Salt – 1/2 teaspoon (to enhance sweetness) shredded coconut – 1 tablespoon Sauté Ghee…
Ven Pongal | Khara Pongal
Ven Pongal is one of the most favorite South Indian breakfast. It goes well with Sambar, Coconut Chutney & Medhu Vada. It is prepared during Lunch as well. It is a healthy breakfast for growing kids. Total Cooking time: 30 minutes Ingredients Raw rice – 1 cup (I used Sona Masoori rice) Moong dal –…
Tomato chutney
Tomato chutney is side dish for dosa and idly. It can be made quickly. Total Preparation time: 15 minutes Ingredients Tomato – 2 Onion Big size – 1/2 Garlic – 2 Chili powder – 11/2 tsp Salt as required Sauté Mustard Urad dal Curry leaves Preparation method Take 2 tomatoes and 1/2 onion and 2…