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Moong and Rice Ghavan (A healthy breakfast)

‘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 [...]

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Sour Curd Ghavan

‘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 [...]

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Sour Curd Ghavan

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) [...]

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Sweet Coconut Ghavan

Ingredients: 1 cup rice, 1 cup freshly grated coconut, 1/2 cup jaggery, Ghee, Water. Method: Wash rice twice and spread on a cloth and let it dry completely in shade. Then grind this rice to powder (not very fine). Add water to make a thin paste but of pouring consistency. Heat a non-stick pan, apply ghee or oil to grease and spread [...]

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Masala Ghavan (A simple and quick uttappa)

Ingredients: 1 cup Rice flour, 1/2 cup besan (gram flour), 1 medium size onion, finely chopped, 1 medium size tomato finely chopped, 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves, 1/2 tsp chopped green chilli or 3/4 tsp red chilli powder, Salt to taste, Oil for frying, Water. Method: In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients except oil and water. Add water to this mixture slowly and [...]

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