My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 6 leftover idli4 tbsp rice flour2 tbsp plain flour1 tsp ginger-garlic paste1 tsp + 1 tsp soy sauce1 tsp ginger, chopped1 tsp garlic, chopped2 green chillies, chopped2 whole green chillies1 sprig curry leaves1 tsp chilli powder3 tbsp tomato saucesalt to taste1 tbsp coriander leaves, choppedoil, as required Preparation: Cut idlis into cubes and keep […]
Ingredients: 2 cups idli batter (or as required)1 cup chicken, cut into small pieces1 big onion, finely chopped1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste2 green chillies, chopped1 1/2 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp pepper powder1 tsp garam masala1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp fennel powdersalt to taste2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped1 tbsp oil Preparation: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan […]
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped coriander leaves1 green chillismall piece ginger1 tbsp grated coconut2 cups idli battersalt to taste Preparation: Grind the coriander leaves, green chilli, ginger and grated coconut together to a smooth thick paste adding 2 tbsp of water using a blender. Add this coriander paste to the idli batter and mix well. Adjust […]
Ingredients: 2 cups idli battersilicon spoon shaped mould Preparation: In an idli cooker/ steamer , take enough water and allow to boil. Take silicone spoon shaped mould and fill idli batter inside the mould. Place it in the steamer, close with a tight lid and steam cook on medium flame for about 12-15 minutes or until […]
Ingredients: 1 cup purple cabbage, chopped2 cups idli battersalt to taste Preparation: Grind the chopped purple cabbage into a smooth paste adding 1-2 tbsp of water using a blender. Add this cabbage paste to the idli batter and mix well. Adjust the salt. 3. In an idli cooker/ steamer , take enough water and allow […]
Ingredients: 2 cups idli battersilicon popsicle mould Preparation: In an idli cooker/ steamer , take enough water and allow to boil. Take silicone popsicle mould and fill idli batter inside the mould and then insert popsicle stick. Place it in the steamer, close with a tight lid and steam cook on medium flame for about […]
Ingredients: 1 cup ragi / finger millet1/2 cup urad dal1/2 cup raw rice / pachari1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds1/2 cup aval (rice flakes / beaten rice)salt to taste Preparation: In a bowl, add ragi, urad dal, raw rice and fenugreek seeds and wash well and soak for 2-3 hours. Then drain the water ( can use […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2 -2 cup idli batter 1 cup beetroot, chopped1 green chilli, chopped1/2 inch ginger, chopped1/2 tsp cumin seedssalt to taste Preparation: In a blender, add the chopped beetroot, green chilli, ginger and cumin seeds and salt and grind well to a fine puree. Add this beetroot puree to the idli batter and mix […]
Ingredients: 6-8 leftover idli2 tbsp cornflour3 tbsp plain flour1/2 tsp pepper powder1/2 tsp + 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce1/2 tbsp + 1 tbsp red chilli paste1 tbsp + 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste3 medium onion, sliced1 capsicum, cut into strips2 tbsp tomato sauce1 tsp sugar3 dry red chillies, cut into 2 pieces1/2 cup cashew nutssalt to […]
Ingredients: 2 cups idli batter6-7 okra / vendakka, chopped1-2 green chillies1 tsp cumin seedssalt to taste Preparation: Cut the okra into pieces and grind it together with green chillies and cumin seeds into a fine paste adding little water if required. Add this okra paste to the idli batter and mix well until blended together. […]
Ingredients: 2 cups roasted rava / semolina1 cup yogurt2 cups milk10-12 cashew nuts, chopped1 1/2 tsp ginger, chopped2 green chillies, chopped1 tsp eno1/2 tsp baking powder1 tsp mustard seeds2 dry red chillies1 tbsp gheesalt to taste Preparation: In a mixing bowl, add roasted rava, yogurt and 1 cup of milk and mix. Then add remaining […]
Ingredients: 2 cups idli rice1 cup urad dal1/2 cup cooked rice ( for softness)1 tsp fenugreek seedssaltwater for grinding Preparation: Wash and soak idli rice and urad dal with fenugreek seeds in water separately for 5-6 hours. Grind the soaked idli rice and cooked rice adding enough water and transfer to a bowl. Then grind […]