A breakfast dish that can be prepared when you have time to spare.Though it involves a little extra work , help from one of your family members with the sevai press can create varieties for your breakfast.This can be stored for a day in the refrigerator and reheated [sprinke a little water]in the microwave or…
Rava Idli RM # 2
An easy to prepare south Indian dish. Living in a far-off land made me miss my hometown. Along with it I missed mom’s cooking. I yearned for hot, fluffy idli .To top it all, I was stuck in the harsh winter where the idli/dosa batter refused to raise.That’s when I remembered mom preparing rava idlis…
Ulundhu Vadai
Ulundhu vadai is a deep fried snack made from urad dhal.It is usually had as a snack or with idli and pongal.Almost all the south Indian feasts will feature this vadai for breakfast. This starter will go to EC’s WYF Salad/Starters/Soups . You need: White urad dhal- 1 cup Rice flour-2 teaspoons[For crispiness] Green chillies-3,finely…
Sambar
A south Indian specialitiy that goes with breakfast items like idli,dosa,vadai and with rice. You need: Pearl onions- 1 cup Drumstick – 1 cut into 1″ pieces Toor dhal-1 1/2 cups Sambar powder-3 teaspoons Tomato -1 Red chillies-2 Mustard-1 teaspoon Curry leaves- a few Fenugreek seeds-1/4 teaspoon Salt-To taste Oil-2 teaspoons 1.Soak tamarind in a…
Wheat Rava Upma
When I am bored of having the usual idli or dosa for breakfast, I turn to upma for a change.It is so easy to prepare and in granny’s words this is South-Indian fast food! You need: Wheat Rava – 1 cup Vegetables – peas,carrot,potato,cabbage[purple/green] – finely chopped and parboiled Onion – 2 chopped Tomato –…