Channa Curry

Channa dal is also called as chickpeas or Kabuli chana. It contains a significant amount of fiber and a great source of protein. Channa can be served as a side along with poori/chapathi. Soaking & cooking time :5 hours 15minutes Ingredients Channa dal – 1/2 cup Water – 1/2 cup(as needed) Oil – 1 tablespoon…

Ragi Semiya sweet

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: 10minutes Ingredients Ragi Vermicelli – 200 grams/1 cup Milk – 1 to 1 and 1/2 cup (as needed) Shredded coconut…

Poori

Poori is a traditional breakfast dish and it is a deep-fried bread. Whole wheat flour gives a traditional taste to poori/chapathi. Poori goes well with potato curry and other curries. It can be served as a breakfast or as a snack or light meal. Total Preparation time: 1 hour wheat flour – 2 cups water…

Aval/Poha sweet

Aval is also known as flattened rice. It can be easily digestible and normally used to prepare as breakfast or snack. Total Preparation time: 10minutes Thick Aval/poha – 1 cup Milk – 1and 1/2 cup Water – 1 cup(as needed) Grated coconut – 1 tablespoon Salt – a pinch sugar – 2 tablespoon (as needed)…

Aval/Poha upma

Aval is also known as flattened rice. It can be easily digestible and normally used to prepare as breakfast or snack. Total Preparation time: 15minutes Thick Aval/poha – 1 cup Onion – 1 medium size Whole red chili – 4 Oil – 2 tsp Water – 1 cup(as needed) Grated coconut – 1 tablespoon Salt…

Chana Sundal

Chana dal is also called as chickpeas or kabuli chana.It contain significant amount of fiber, and great source of protein. chana can be served as snack. Soaking & cooking time :5 hours 15minutes Ingredients Chana dal – 1/2 cup water – 1/2 cup(as needed) Oil – 1 tablespoon Salt – 1 teaspoon(as needed) Saute Mustard…

Rava payasam

Rava Payasam is a traditional Indian sweet, Pudding made using milk, grains, and sugar. It is prepared during festivals or on any special occasion. It can be served as a dessert to a meal or dinner. Total Preparation time: 20 minutes Fine Rava – 1/2 cup (it gives a creamy texture) Ghee – 1 tablespoon…

Masala Vada

Masala vada is a savory fried snack from India. It is also referred to as aamai vadai in Tamil due to its resemblance to a tortoise. This can served as an appetizer with breakfast , lunch . Total Preparation time: 2 hours Chana dal – 1 cup Onion Medium size – 1 Green Chili –…

Curd/Yogurt rice

Curd rice is also called yogurt rice. This dish is originating from India. In the state of Tamilnadu, it is called thayir sadam. It is considered a comfort food by many. This dish is simple, yet extremely tasty, food. Total Cooking time: 20 minutes Ingredients Raw rice – 1 cup (I used Sona Masoori rice) Water…

Lemon rice

Lemon rice is usually cooked for festival days. This dish is especially popular in south India. It can be served as a meal along with curd rice. Total Cooking time: 35 minutes Ingredients Raw rice – 1 cup (I used Sona Masoori rice) Lemon – 1 big size Water – 2 cup turmeric powder –…