Samagni

Samagni is back again after a long slumber! Times have changed. Monsoons are here. The summer treats like mangoes and jackfruit are not so easily found in the market. There are some but are not as tasty as they used to be in summer. When monsoons start, ripe jackfruits get soaked in the rain, and [...]

Tags: amma's evening snacks, elaichi, healthy sweet snack, jackfruit, jackfruit dosa

Soft, instant, healthy, and appetizing dosa. Ingredients: To Soak: Raw rice – 2 cups At the time of grinding the batter: Grated coconut – 1/2 cup Cumin seeds (Jeera) – 1 tsp Salt After grinding the batter: Drumstick leaves– 2 cups Gingely oil – 2 tablespoons Preparation Time (for batter): 10 min Cooking Time: 5 [...]

Tags: drumstick leaves, green leaf dosa, healthy dosa, jeera, snack, soft dosa

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 [...]

Tags: bajra, dosa, healthy dosa, kambu, millet, nutritious dosa, protein dosa, sprouted dosa, urad dal, vegetarian protein dosa

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, [...]

Tags: carb dosa, instant dosa, kappa, raw rice, tapioca

Instant, crispy, filling, spicy, hot and healthy! Ada dosai has very little oil, and curry leaves and shallots add to the health quotient.  Just keep the batter ready in plenty coz you may get the urge for snacking too often. Preparation Time: (for batter):  10 min, previous night. Cooking Time: 5 min. Ingredients: To Soak [...]

Tags: ada dosa, adai, lentils, red chillies, shallots, spicy dosa, tasty snack

Soft, instant, healthy, and appetizing dosa. Ingredients: To Soak Raw rice – 2 cups At the time of grinding the batter: Shallots* (peeled) – 1/2 cup Dry red chillies – 6-8 Salt After grinding the batter: Methi/fenugreek/uluva leaves– 2 cups Gingely oil – 2 tablespoons *Alternatives: Red chilly – Red chilly powder Shallots – Onion [...]

Tags: dosa, methi, methi leaf, red chillies, shallots, spicy dosa