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…

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 –…

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 –…

Sweet Kuzhi Paniyaram – quick version

Kuzhi Paniyam is a traditional South Indian chettinadu style food. It is a sweet dish with healthy ingredients like Jaggery and freshly shredded coconut. Total Preparation time: 15 minutes Ingredients Idli batter – 3 cups Jaggery powder – 2 and 1/2 cups Shredded coconut – 1 cup Salt (Add little bit to enhance the sweetness)…

Kuzhi paniyaram quick version (dosa batter)

Kuzhi paniyaram is one of the famous South Indian chettinadu style food. Total Preparation time: 15 minutes Ingredients Dosa batter – 3 cups Onion big size -1 Green Chili – 3 Sauté Mustard – 1tsp Urad dal – 1 tsp Curry leaves Preparation method Take 3 cups of dosa batter in a separate bowl. Add…

Idli / Dosa Batter

This batter is prerequisite for making Idli, Dosa and Paniyaram. After the batter is fermented, keep it in the refrigerator to use it for 4 to 5 days. Total Preparation time: 15 hours Ingredients Urad dal – 1 cup Idly rice – 3 cups Raw rice – 1 cup Fenugreek – 1 teaspoon Salt –…