Idli Varieties

MINI IDLI SAMBHAR

Mini Idli Sambhar is one such recipe whereby the sambhar is drinkable,rich, flavourful and is of slightly thin consistency than the usual sambhar.People in Tamil Nadu call it as 14 idli sambhar or ghee idli sambhar.Here in Karnataka it is called button idli and is served with sambhar.Whatever the name might be,it is a tasty and filling recipe which can fill your hungry tummy any time of the day.I kept the sambhar here,simple and just added veggies and sambhar powder.It is so flavourful that you can simply drink the sambhar and eat your idlis and enjoy every bit to the…

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Chaat, Kids Recipes, Snacks

AAM CHANNA CHAAT

Summer time is here and we don’t like to eat anything at all.But there are lots of vitamins and minerals required by our body alongwith lots of fliuds.So keeeping that in view i made this salad chaat which can be a snack too.Whenever you are hungry make this and enjoy.It is loaded with proteins and with mangoes in it makes it all the more tangy.I make this whenever i can and this is so easy to make.You can make this in advance and keep it in fridge and serve chilled.Mangoes and channa are an unusual combo but works well for…

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Accompaniment for Idly/Dosa, Chutney

BESAN CHUTNEY

No,it’s not a chutney which requires grinding.It’s a chutney with gram flour.And tastes great with idlis,dosas and chappathi too.I learnt this from my MIL who used to make this for idlis and dosas.It’s also called bombay chutney,i don’t have the slightest clue why.It’s been ages since i made this just as a brainstrom i got reminded of this and here it is.It is very easy to make and tastes simply awesome.Do try and let me know.. Notes

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Bread Recipes, Breakfast Recipes, Kids Recipes, Paneer, Snacks

BREAD PANEER ROLL

Bread Paneer Roll is one of the easiest and quickest snack varieties which can make you feel a proud mom.Your kids are going to jump with joy for sure when you make this.I made this on a weekend and Dhivya was more than happy.Paneer is always good for children and i don’t waste a chance to include it in her diet.So this one was enjoyed by her to heart’s content.I also wanted to include corn kernels, but since I didn’t have stock, couldn’t do so.These rolls can be made for breakfast or as an evening snack.Always filling and scrumptious.

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Snacks, Tiffin

KEERAI VADAI

Iam always fond of vadais and this keerai vadai is so crisp and full of flavour i can’t tell you.It was on one of these raint days i made this and weather was just an excuse.For me to make and feed my family is the joyous and likable things to do and i enjoyed making these cute little fritters..Spinach has all the iron and minerals and kids who hate eating these greens would surely love to grab a bit on these.Serve as a starter or an evening snack or tiffin this one will please all.I have made these vadais with…

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Dinner recipes, Side Dish for Roti

CHOLE MASALA

Chole masala is an authentic punjabi sidedish apt with batooras or big sized ajwain pooris.This dish can be had with rotis,pooris and parathas as well.This a favorite dish in our family and all like it very much.Iam much particular in deep fried items but like to have it once a week.So it is always a welcome change from the regular stuff we make at home.Black channa or chick peas has low fat content and are rich in dietary fibre and is full of protein too.This called pindi chole too and is quite an addictive recipe and will make you crave…

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Breakfast Recipes, Dinner recipes, Karnataka Recipes

AKKI ROTI/RICE ROTI

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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