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 –…
Tamarind rice / Puliyodharai
Tamarind rice is usually cooked on special occasions and festival days. It is also offered as prasadam in Indian temples for the devotees. Total Cooking time: 35 minutes Ingredients Raw rice – 1 cup (I used Sona Masoori rice) Tamarind – 1/4 cup Water – 2 cup sesame oil – 1 and 1/2 tablespoon whole…
Chapathi
Chapathi is also known as roti. Whole wheat flour gives a traditional taste to chapathi. Chapathi goes well with kurma, potato curry and other curries. It can be served as a breakfast, meal and dinner. Total Preparation time: 1 hour wheat flour – 2 cups water -3/4 cup(as needed) Salt – 1 teaspoon (as needed)…
Rava Kesari/Kesari bath
Rava Kesari is a sweet Indian food that is common throughout the country. The classic ingredient used for its preparation are semolina/Rava. It can be served as a dessert with an Indian breakfast, meal, snack, or dinner. Total Preparation time: 20 minutes Fine Rava – 1/2 cup (it gives a creamy texture) Ghee – 2…