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Sprout Pancakes
Ingredients: 1 cup sprouts, A handful of fresh coriander leaves; chopped, 1-2 green chillies (or as per taste, 6-7 cloves of garlic, 1-2 inch piece of ginger, 1/2 cup of freshly grated coconut, Salt to taste, 1/2 tsp of soda bicarbonate (optional) Water for grinding, Oil for frying. Method: In a mixer grinder, combine sprouts, ginger, garlic, chillies, few coriander leaves (reserve more than half for later [...]
Continue reading...Bread Fritters
23. August 2010
Ingredients: 7-8 slices of brown/white bread, 1 cup gramflour (besan), 1/2 tsp ground garlic, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 3/4 tsp red chilli powder, A tbsp of finely chopped coriander leaves, Salt to taste, Water, Oil for frying. Method: Scrape of the sides of the bread slices or cut them into round shape with a small bowl, as seen in the picture. In a mixing bowl, combine rest [...]
Continue reading...Veg Cheese Croquettes
30. July 2010
Ingredients: 50gms French beans; finely chopped, 2 small carrots; grated, 1 small green pepper; finely chopped, 1 small red pepper; finely chopped, 3 tbsp chopped onion, 1 whole pickled Jalapeno Pepper; finely chopped, (adjust as per taste) 1-2 potatoes; boiled, peeled and grated, 100 gms Mozzarella cheese; cut into medium thin sticks, Fresh bread crumbs, (if fresh bread crumbs are unavailable, use dry ones) 2-3 [...]
Continue reading...Steamed Idlis
27. May 2010
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked rice, 1 cup urad dal, 1-2 tsp methi (fenugreek) seeds (or adjust to taste), Salt to taste, 1-2 cups water or as required, Ghee or oil for greasing. Method: Soak rice and urad dal separately in water, overnight. Soak methi seeds along with urad dal. Next day grind the soaked rice along with the water to form a not [...]
Continue reading...Green Coconut Chutney for Dosa, Idli and Uttappam
15. March 2010
There are different ways to prepare coconut chutneys to serve with Dosas, Idlias, Uttappams and even Upma. This recipe is for green coconut chutney made of coriander and mint leaves. Ingredients: For the chutney- 1 cup freshly scraped coconut, 1/2 inch piece of ginger, 1-2 green chillies (as per taste), 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves, 10-12 sprigs of mint, Lemon juice as per [...]
Continue reading...Plain Coconut Chutney for Dosa, Idli and Uttappam
9. March 2010
There are different ways to prepare coconut chutneys to serve with Dosas, Idlis, Uttappams and even Upma. This recipe is for a simple and plain coconut chutney. Ingredients: For the chutney- 1 cup freshly scraped coconut, A small grape size ball of tamarind; soaked in warm water for 3-4 minutes, 2 tbsp chutney dal, 1-2 green chillies (as per taste), Salt to [...]
Continue reading...Sukhi Aloo ki Sabzi
3. March 2010
I prepared this Sukhi Aloo ki sabji in the morning for breakfast, along with parathas. Everybody liked it so much that they demanded it for lunch too. Thankfully I had prepared it in large quantity, so will be enough for lunch too. I suggest you to try it out (and yes prepare it little more than [...]
Continue reading...Moong and Rice Ghavan (A healthy breakfast)
2. October 2009
‘Ghavan’ is similar to a dosa or pancake. Ghavan is traditionally prepared with rice and coconut-jaggery stuffing, served with coconut milk in the coastal regions of Maharashtra. There are many variations to this recipe which are very healthy since they are prepared with different lentils. One such variation is Moong (green gram) and rice ghavan, flavored [...]
Continue reading...Cottage Cheese Puffs
25. September 2009
Ingredients: For the stuffing- 200 gms paneer; grated, 1 capsicum (green bell pepper), finely chopped, 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies, 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1/2 tsp mustard paste, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, 1/2 tsp coriander powder, Salt to taste, 1/2 tsp chaat masala, Cheese; grated (as per choice), Oil for roasting. For the puff- 100 [...]
Continue reading...Appe (Paddu)
28. July 2009
‘Appe’ is commonly prepared in Southern India and Maharashtra. The batter is similar to that of ‘idli’ but this recipe could be prepared as sweet too. Will post that recipe soon. This is the traditional savory recipe for appe. The photo posted here was taken at one of the South-Indian joints we visit regularly. Ingredients: 2 cups rice; [...]
Continue reading...Sour Curd Ghavan
25. July 2009
‘Ghavan’ is a traditional Maharashtrian food which is similar to the ‘Dosa’ we get in the South India. Though the recipe I have given here is not exactly traditional, it forms a great breakfast. Light and easy to digest and delicious too. Best food to be had just after recovering from any illness. Ingredients: 1 cup rice flour, 1/4 cup besan [...]
Continue reading...Medu Vada (Urad Dal Vada)
21. July 2009
Our common love for food, drives me and my husband to South-Indian restaurants to have our Sunday breakfast. Sunday is our day to relax and gorge on food that we love. And what a way to begin the day. South-Indian breakfast mainly consists of Idli, Appe, Dosa, Uttappa and Medu Vada accompanied with chutney and [...]
Continue reading...Green Coconut and Garlic Chutney
17. July 2009
Ingredients: 1/2 coconut; freshly grated, A handful of coriander leaves, 2-3 green chillies (or as per taste), 10 garlic cloves, Salt to taste, Water. Method: Grind together all the ingredients until smooth. Serve along with uttappams, dosas, appes or even idlis. The chutney also tastes good with various appetizers and starters.
Continue reading...Uttappam (South-Indian Breakfast)
16. July 2009
Uttappams or Uttappas are thicker than dosas and topped with different toppings like onion, coriander leaves, fresh coconut and many more. These Uttappams are very are soft and delicious. Ingredients: (Prepares 16-17 medium sized uttapas) 1 cup rice, 1/2 cup dhuli urad dal (split black gram), 1/4 cup poha (beaten rice), Salt to taste, Water, Oil. To garnish- Chopped onion, coriander leaves, green chillies [...]
Continue reading...Sour Curd Ghavan
5. July 2009
Ingredients: 1 cup rice flour, 1/4 cup besan (gram flour), 1 cup sour curd or buttermilk, 1 tsp garlic paste, 1-2 green chillies; finely chopped, A pinch of asafoetida, Salt to taste, A tbsp of chopped coriander leaves, Oil. Method: Mix all the ingredients except oil and prepare a batter of pouring consistency, thinner than the dosa batter. Add water as per requirement. Heat a griddle (tava) [...]
Continue reading...Macaroni and Corn on Toast
16. June 2009
Ingredients: (Serves 3-4) 1 cup macaroni, 1/2 cup sweet corn kernels; boiled with little salt, 1/2 cup grated cheese (any of your choice), 1 small onion; very finely diced, 1 Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum); very finely diced, 1 green chilli; very finely diced, Salt and pepper to taste, 4 tbsp tomato ketchup, Butter for roasting, 8 toasted bread slices to serve. Method: Cook the macaroni as per [...]
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31. August 2010
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