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Idli is a south indian steam rice cake made with black gram and rice which is ground and let to ferment overnight which gives it a soft and airy texture.See recipe for Idli Batter hereIdli Procedure:1.Heat water in a pressure cooker or Idli cooker. Grease your Idli moulds and pour batter from the bottom up... Continue Reading →
This recipe can be used for both dosa and idli batter.Preparation time:40 minutesServes: 5 people(5 idlis per person or 2-3 dosa per person)Ingredients:3 cups idli rice1 cup urad dal/black gram(without skin)¼ cup poha/flattened rice¼ teaspoon methi seeds/fenugreek seedssaltProcedure:1. Soak the rice and poha in water for 6 hours.2. Soak the urad dal with methi seeds... Continue Reading →
I love cilantro,I add it to everything for garnish.The freshness it gives to a dish is really wonderful.This is a rice made with cilantro,I have gotten this recipe from my mom.She made this when I was in my bachelors and I fell in love with it.Hope you enjoy it too.Preparation time: 40 minutesServes: 2Heres one with... Continue Reading →
You will need a skillet or a baking dish for cooking a frittata. A frittata is of spanish origin made with beaten eggs and some kind of meat,cheese or vegetables. This is a healthier version of the traditional frittata.Preparation time:20-25 minutesServes:4Ingredients:1 teaspoon Olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt adjust as per your taste1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper1... Continue Reading →
Today one of my husbands friends came over.She is my husbands' classmate from bangalore,she is pursuing her masters in North Carolina.I remember as students we always used to crave for home cooked food,so i thought ill make some karnataka special tomato bath.She absolutely loved it.Preparation time: 30 minutesServes:4-5Ingredients:1/3 cup Peanuts +Cashew nuts1 teaspoon Chana daal1... Continue Reading →
This is a crispy and instant version of a Dosa which only take a few minutes to cook.Preparation time:30 minutesServing: 6 dosasIngredients:1/2 cup sooji rava1 cup rice flour1 teaspoon cumin3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup onions finely chopped1/4 cup carrot grated1 green chili finely minced1/4 teaspoon ginger finely mincedProcedure:1.Mix onions,carrots and ginger and green chili in a... Continue Reading →
Attu is a fermented pancake made out of rice and lentils. This recipe uses atukulu (poha/flattened rice) and rice to get a nice spongy texture.Also called as sponge dosa this dish is famous during the Atlataddi festival, where women observe fast all day and break their fast in the evening with 5 other women symbolizing... Continue Reading →
According to Ayurveda, kitchadi is a therapeutic food that detoxifies the entire system, while kindling the body's digestive fires called 'agni.' Following an exclusive diet of kichadi with the addition of some steamed seasonal vegetables and fresh fruits and perhaps a few tablespoons of yogurt midday, supplies all the bodies' nutritional needs and will cause... Continue Reading →
This is a sweet crepe with banana and nutella.Perfect when you want that sweet fix.Preparation time: 20 minutesServing: makes 4 crepesIngredients:Filling:2 tablespoons Nutella1 BananaCrepes:1/2 cup flour1/2 cup milk1 egg2 teaspoons butter melted pinch of saltProcedure:1.Take a bowl and add flour, milk, butter, salt and egg. 2.Whisk them until mixed, do not overmix. 3.Heat a skillet on to... Continue Reading →
A very simple Breakfast preparation with eggs served with avocado and toast.Preparation time:10 minutesServing:1Ingredients:1/4 cup onion,finely chopped1/4 cup red pepper,finely chopped2 eggs or 1/2 cup egg substitute or 1/2 cup egg white1 tablespoon milk1 pinch salt1 pinch ground black pepper or your favorite seasoning1 spray olive oil1 tablespoon Cheese(optional)Procedure:1.On a medium flame,spray a pan with... Continue Reading →
Prathima Koneru 