Archive for December, 2009

Avial

Posted on December 13th, 2009, by Manju
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A healthy concoction of vegetables in mildly flavored coconut gravy, a salad of sorts, a must-have for feasts. Ingredients: Assorted vegetables cut in 1-1-/2 inch size – 500 gm Water – 1/2 cup Curd* – 1 cup Curry Leaves – 2 stalks Coconut oil – 1 tbsp * In case any of these ingredients are [...]

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Bajra Dosa

Posted on December 6th, 2009, by Manju
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A healthy, nutritious, protein dosa made from sprouted bajra. Ingredients: For batter: Bajra whole grain (millet, kambu): 2 cups Urad dal: 1 cup Salt to taste For dosa: Gingely oil/groundnut oil : 1 tsp Preparation Time: 24 hrs. Cooking Time: 5min. Method: Wash and soak bajra overnight/8 hrs. Drain the water and leave it as [...]

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Tapioca Dosa (Kappa Dosa)

Posted on December 6th, 2009, by Manju
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Instant, energy giving dosa packed with carbs. Dosa with a difference! Ingredients: For batter: Raw Rice: 2 cups Grated coconut – one cup Tapioca: 300 gms Salt to taste For dosa: Gingely oil/groundnut oil : 1 tsp Preparation Time: 3 hrs. Cooking Time: 5min. Method: Wash and soak raw rice for 2-3 hrs. Wash, peel, [...]

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Idli Upma

Posted on December 4th, 2009, by Manju
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A tasty and healthy evening snack that my amma makes from leftover idlis from morning breakfast. Ingredients: Idlis (broken into small pieces) – 2 idlis Chopped shallots/onions– 2 tbsp Curry leaves – 1 stalk Chopped coriander leaves – 1 tbsp Mustard seeds – 1 tsp Urad dal – 1/2 tsp Oil and salt – As [...]

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