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Breakfast Recipes, Idli Varieties

IDLI DOSA BATTER USING MIXIE

July 2, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Today I am sharing with you all a basic recipe for Idli Dosa batter using mixie.I have tried many times grinding Idli dosa batter in mixie,specially when I want it in small quantities.My mother used to grind it this way long before possesing a grinder,so I know the exact proportions and the secret of getting super soft idlis and crispy dosas.This post might well be useful for bachelors and beginners and may give it a try right away.The idli and dosa are staple food for South Indians and my husband never complains about my jasmine soft idlis and roast dosas.Also…

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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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Snacks

KUNUKKU

June 16, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Kunukku is a spicy South Indian Style lentil fritter. It can be categorized into a starter or snacks list. You can also serve this as a party appetizer.Made from tur and channa dal with rice and spices it is first soaked then ground and deep fried.Many people make this with Adai batter and I also do the same most of the times.The batter needs to be thick as you have drop in small balls on to the hot oil.You can add quater of a cup of semolina or rava to give some crunchiness as well as to thicken the batter.My…

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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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Lunchbox Ideas, Rice Variety

CORIANDER RICE

June 7, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Many of the mothers would be wondering what to pack for lunch as in India most of the schools are now reopened after joyful vacations.I also face such problems while deciding about the lunch menu and try to bring in variety to break the monotonous ritual of packing same kind of food.The rice should be flavourful tasty and yet easy to make.I choose this coriander rice mainly because of colour and nutty flavour. I have quite a few recipes with rice on my blog and this is just an addition to the list.Though I make it regularly,didn’t have a chance…

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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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Lunchbox Ideas, Rice Variety

BLACK URAD DAL RICE

May 15, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Rice is a staple food and being a South Indian I do make a lot of rice varieties at home.I also pack them for lunch with any accompaniment such as raita or a curry.I was going through an old cookbook which had this recipe of Black Urad Dal Rice.In Tamil it is called Karuppu Ulundu and has innumerable health benefits.I have one Black Urad Dal tadka and it turned out be delicious as well.As far this rice goes,it is an easy to make recipe and if you have made this powder already,the rest is a breeze. I have a variety…

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Breakfast Recipes, Dinner recipes, Dosa Varieties

PANCHARATNA DOSA

April 30, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Long back I had a chance to eat at a quaint little place in Madurai during our temple visit to the city.They served this unusual variety of dosa which was quite a hit there.I being the one who likes to experiment with food found an instant attraction to the dosa and ordered immediately.It turned out to be crispy and soft and we all thoroughly enjoyed it.I had totally forgotten the recipe and it’s name until 2 months back I had this opportunity.

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