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Dosa Varieties, Millet Recipes

VARAGU DOSA

September 24, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Dosa is a favorite at home,be it any type.I make it for Breakfast,Dinner and at times pack for lunch too.This Dosa is made from Varagu,tamil name for Kodo Millet.As we all know millet recipes are becoming increasingly popular due to their health benefits these days.As you might have seen in my blog I have made a few Millet recipes and plan to post more in the near future.These millets can easily be substituted for rice and many recipes can be made with this.Besides dosa ,idli,pongal,payasam,pulao or biryani can be made with these wonder millets.One of my friend who is a…

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Breakfast Recipes, Idli Varieties

OATS IDLI

August 5, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

We all know of oats as a breakfast which has innumerable health benefits.Normally at my home porridge is made with it and is not touched by my daughter.As I was thinking a good way to make her eat this wonder cereal,the idea of making idlis came to my mind.It would be a great breakfast or dinner option also.Oats,I came to know has a very good source of fibre and are rich in minerals,fibres and anti oxidants.They also lower blood sugar levels and cholesterol.It also has some starch and carbohydrates.It is filling,yet light on the tummy.As I set out to make…

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Breakfast Recipes, Dinner recipes, Dosa Varieties

CAULIFLOWER MASALA DOSA

July 13, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Dosa of any type is a favorite at home.And it should be crisp and hot too.I make either dosa batter or idli batter once a week and make idlis and dosas of various types.As I was planning what to make for evening snack for my daughter,saw a small head of cauliflower lying on the fridge and with the dosa batter I had in hand made this in a matter of minutes.I have tasted cauliflower masala dosa once in a restaurant and was totally hooked to it.But I forgot the incident until I made this.I made the filling in the morning…

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Dinner recipes, Sevai Recipes

WHEAT VEGETABLE SEVAI

July 7, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

I am always trying new recipes these days. Sevai or idiyappam is a healthy steamed rice based string hopper mainly had for breakfast.Bur being health conscious and many trying to avoid rice based foods these day,I searched for a replacement for rice.What will be a better option than that of wheat?This time it is Wheat vegatable sevai in my kitchen.An effortless kitchen variety and can be made in a matter of minutes,i made this one day for breakfast and was given a green flag,thankfully.I added a lot of veggies to make it more healthier.But I would suggest that using the…

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Adai Varieties, Breakfast Recipes, Millet Recipes

THINAI ADAI

July 1, 2016 by Nithya 2 Comments

Adai is a lentil crepe made for breakfast or dinner in South India usually along with rice.But here I have used a healthy version and included Fox Millet which is otherwise called Thinai in Tamil,Kangni in Hindi and Navane in Kannada.Whatever it’s name may be it is a very healthy substitute for rice.Fox Millet has innumerable health benefits.You can add a lot of variations in this by adding veggies like shallots,onions,drumstick leaves and cabbage to make it more nutritious. Thinai when consumed regularly lowers sugar levels,has iron content and lots of Vitamin B.So whenever possible make idlis,dosas and adai with…

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Breakfast Recipes, Idli Varieties, Traditional Recipes

KANCHIPURAM IDLI

June 28, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Kanchipuram Idli is a traditional breakfast item in most South Indian households.However did you know it is made in the Madapallis or Temple Kitchens and offered to GOD VARADARAJA PERUMAL in Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu and is encased in the dried mandharai leaves as per the procedure followed there.It is a whole some and easily digestable meal since it has rice and urad dal.As per custom it is steamed in a large foot long vessel which requires hours to get cooked.But in homes we can make the same Idli in our idli moulds or small vessels as well. I…

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Bread Recipes, Upma

BREAD UPMA

June 26, 2016 by Nithya 1 Comment

Bread Upma is a delicious and instant easy to prepare ides for your breakfast.It can also be an after school snack which is loaded with healthy vegetables and also with mild spices.The bread used can be white or brown.But if you are looking for a healthy version,I would recommend using brown bread.The preparation is the same as rava upma which is equally delicious.I make Bread Upma with old bread after making some sandwich for my daughter later that day.If using old bread cut the corners,if you are using fresh bread use as such.There can be many variations in this such…

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Idli Varieties, Upma

IDLI UPMA

June 14, 2016 by Nithya

There are some recipes which are made hassel free and with leftover items.They turn out to be super delicious and are a always a hit. Idli Upma is one such recipe which can be made in seconds,yet it is healthy and quick to make as it is pre cooked and only tempering and mixing is needed.I usually make this from leftover idlis or make idlis in the morning and make this using idlis for dinner.Or it can be given as an evening snack when kids return from school.It is packed with proteins from urad dal and rice.I can have it…

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Dinner recipes, Dosa Varieties

MASALA DOSA

June 8, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

My husband’s all time favourite breakfast with classic Coconut Chutney comes as today’s post.Masala Dosa is made by stuffing dosa with potatoes, onions, green chillies and spices.It is one of the favourite foods in the world and many of the foreign countries serve it with pride.Whenever we go out to eat at MTR or CTR the famous restaurants here,this will be on the list.This is a tasty dosa variety with potato stuffing and tastes delicious when dollop of ghee is added on top.The potato filling is almost the same as I made for Puri Masala, but I don’t add water…

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Breakfast Recipes, Dinner recipes, Sevai Recipes

PEPPER SEVAI

June 4, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Sevai or Idiyappam is a steamed noodle variety made out of rice flour.It is a filling yet light variety breakfast also suitable for Dinner menu.I have quite a few varieties of sevai in my blog and make it as and when I crave for them.Besides making it with rice flour I also make with par boiled rice which is soaked and ground and steamed into idlis and then squeezed down in a press called nazhi. Every South Indian household posseses one and is a traditional tiffin item on the menu.In this particular post I have flavoured it with Black Pepper…

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Breakfast Recipes, Dosa Varieties

DOSA

May 30, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Dosa is a kind of crepe with fermented batter made from rice and urad dal. Many of you might think what is the necessity to post a recipe for Dosa or the making of its batter and what is the difference between an Idli batter and Dosa Batter.Well to be precise in my family Idli and Dosa batters were ground seperately and made for breakfast or dinner from different batters..But due to lack of time and for my own convenience I have started making a batter which suits the making of both of these basic South Indian breakfast delicacies.The taste…

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