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Breakfast Recipes, Karnataka Recipes

RAVA IDLI

March 11, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Rava idli is an instant idli made with semolina or sooji.It takes just 15 minutes to prepare an can be one yummy breakfast recipe.My hubby likes it to the core and he loves eating it at the famous MTR restaurant here in bangalore.I have tasted it there many times and have always awed about the taste they give to it.Served with potato masala this idli is served with ghee.You can have it with sambhar and chutney too.Otherwise here in bangalore they serve it with a vegetable gravy called sagu.Now i don’t know how many of you know this.During world war…

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Breakfast Recipes, International Recipes, Kids Recipes

BANANA CHOCO BUTTERSCOTCH CHIPS PANCAKE/KIDS RECIPES

February 20, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

The name may look big and lengthy for this yummy kid friendly recipe but surely the proceedure is not.I have always wanted to post some pancake recipes here in the blog,i do make them for my daughter but somehow couldn’t do so.But when we went grocery shopping at the nearby Nilgiri Store couldn’t resist buying the choco chips and butter scotch chips.I wanted to bake some cookies which i did,but with the remaining small quantity was simply left out.Daughter dear gave me the idea of simply top the pancakes with the chips and the outcome was a hit.I also plan…

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Breakfast Recipes, Roti/Indian Flat Bread, Tiffin

POORI

November 22, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

Poori as we all know is a deep fried flat bread eaten all over as a favorite food item.Normally made as breakfast this tasty poori can be made for dinner as well.I make it as a tiffin also and my daughter relishes it with vegetable kurma or potato masala.It is always good to see children finish up their food in a matter of seconds and if that happens,you know they sure are tasty.But for many this might sound a little odd as they may think what is there to explain in the poori making?To make puffed pooris is a great…

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Breakfast Recipes, Homemade, Idli Varieties, Tiffin

SPONGE IDLI/HOW TO MAKE IDLI BATTER

October 23, 2014 by Nithya 2 Comments

I was so very much wanting to post this idli batter recipe as this is a very basic day to day ritual to prepare for breakfast.Idli batter is so versatile and forms a base for many tiffin recipes. Getting soft and sponge idlis is a fulfilling feeling when served for breakfast.The key is to get a make a good batter,soaking of rice and dal,grinding it to perfection and the correct fermenting period.The result will be rewarding though when your idli turns out soft and fluffy.As we all know idli is not only easy to make when you have the batter…

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Roti/Indian Flat Bread

METHI POORI

October 10, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

Good things are not liked by all.And when it comes to food all the healthy and good ingredients are disliked as if they are forbidden.I also don’t have a soft corner for methi leaves or menthya keerai.But sometime back accidentally some fenugreek seeds fell into my balcony’s tiny garden’s pot and lo! I had my first kitchen garden harvest though unplanned.Fenugreek seeds are known for combating diabetes and of cousre has a good source of iron.So i was tempted to make this methi poori since it uses many other spices as well and so the bitterness cannot be felt.So here’s…

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Breakfast Recipes, Dinner recipes, Karnataka Recipes

AKKI ROTI/RICE ROTI

September 14, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

Akki Roti is a rice based roti with minimal ingredients and an easy preparation.Being in Bangalore for quite sometime now i sometimes indulge in making kannadiga delicacies too which is loved by all at home.I wanted to make this roti for long and when my neighbour told me the recipe one day,i quickly gathered the ingredients and made it the same night for dinner.It tasted so good that with the left over dough Ravi wanted to pack that for next day’s lunch as well.Yeah!I made it.The joys of feeding your loved ones and that too if it turns out to…

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Breakfast Recipes, Tiffin, Traditional Recipes

PEPPER POHA/PEPPER AVAL

September 9, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

Poha is one ingredient which comes in handy during urgency in preparing quick breakfast or an evening snack.This recipe is a very easy and simple with all the items readily available in our pantry.As poha/aval soaks in very less time and is light on the stomach it it apt for people you watch their weight and works well for people on the go.Pepper is also a good digesting agent and combats with the cold and couch.So next time when you are out of ideas as what make for breakfast try this pepper aval and iam sure you’ll like it. Notes

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Breakfast Recipes, Easy, Tiffin, Traditional Recipes

PULI AVAL

May 27, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

I am back again with yet another Poha/Beaten rice recipe.Poha in tamarind is always an easy dinner option as it is light on the tummy yet filling for the heart.Yes ,food for me should not only fill the stomach but also heart should be happy when you serve it to others. Of course when unexpected guests arrive this light dish out of rice flakes can be prepared in no time.The traditional puli aval recipe calls for poha in tamarind only, but i have added veggies to it to make it healthier and tastier.The vegetables is purely upto you, you can…

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Breakfast Recipes, Dairy Free, Easy, Ovo Vegetarian, Tiffin, Upma, Vegan, Vegetarian

SEMIYA UPMA

May 23, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

Among the various upma varieties of south indian cuisine,Semiya Upma is an easy,tasty and really fast breakfast recipe. Semiya Upma comes in handy for those really hurried up mornings and can be made in a jiffy,if you have vegetables chopped ready.It doesn’t require any accompaniment really but i have served it with tomato pickle.The addition of veggies is surely your choice,you can add beans,peas,carrot.Nice method of including vegetables for those kids who fuss eating them.This is one of those tiffin varieties that is not served in hotels,not that i know of,do let me know if you have had it at…

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Breakfast Recipes, Easy, Traditional Recipes

VEN PONGAL

May 22, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

If you can say a classic signature breakfast dish you can’t leave out Ven pongal.In my house whenever we go out visiting our familly diety at Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu we make sure to order ven pongal at a restuarant there.I like the traditional banana leaf in which it is served and it is also scientifically proven that when any food is served hot in a banana leaf, we also end up eating the folic acid present in the leaf along with the food.Dual benefits?Yeah. Whenever i make pongal at home,i make it mostly for breakfast.It is very filling and…

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Breakfast Recipes, Easy, Tiffin

RAVA KHICHIDI

May 14, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

Rava khichidi is a close cousin of rava upma.That’s what i always say.It tastes like upma but the looks and texture are different.Both are great breakfast ideas and my family loves them both.When i came to Bangalore i was intrugued by the fact that they add the name bath to many tiffin varieties in hotels. Avallaki bath shavige bath to name a few.This rava khichidi is called khara bath here and it tastes heavenly. I always like to have it at Adigas,the well known restaurant here.It is easy to make and with all the loaded vegetables it is not only…

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