Tag Archives: onion

Sprouted Mung Bean Dosa and Coconut Chutney

A nutritious kickstart for the day leaves you feeling good the entire day. Pesarattu or sprouted mung bean dosa is an Andhra native. I had never tried this dosa though I had seen it on restaurant menus. My sister-in-law, a … Continue reading

Posted in breakfast, chutney, dosa, snack, South Indian, tiffin, traditional | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Radish Subzi

Now is the season to buy radish and red carrots (carrots available through other seasons are orange). I love anything made of white radish. Mooli (radish) paratha is one of my favorites. I try to make radish subzi at least … Continue reading

Posted in dry subzi, easy dishes, mezhukupuratti, South Indian, traditional | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Shallow Fried Eggplant

Many people dislike brinjal. But this preparation is something that can tempt even a brinjal hater. Its simple and yum. Ingredients: Brinjal/Eggplant (Bartha Baingan) – one medium sized Onion (small) – 1 (you can use a few shallots also) Red … Continue reading

Posted in dry subzi, easy dishes, indian, Kerala recipes, snack | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Idli Upma

dsc009751

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 … Continue reading

Posted in easy dishes, snack, South Indian, traditional | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Coconut Chutney

dsc00828

A simple coconut chutney to accompany dosa, sevai, or idlis. Ingredients: Coconut (scraped/cut) – 1/2 of a medium sized coconut Shallots* – 2 nos Dry red chilies* – 3 Water – 1/2 cup Curry leaves – 1 stalk Mustard seeds … Continue reading

Posted in chutney, easy dishes, Kerala recipes, South Indian, traditional | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments