MINI IDLI SAMBHAR

Mini Idki Sambhar is one such recipe whereby the sambhar is drinkable,rich,flafourful and is of slightly thin consistency than the usual sambhar.People in Tamil Nady call it as 14 idli sambhar or ghee idli sambhar.Here in Karnataka it is called button idli and is served with sambhar.Whatever the name might be,it is a tasty and filling recipe which can fill your hungry tummy any time of the day.I kept the sambhar here,simple and just added veggies and sambhar powder.It is so flavourful that you can simply drink the sambhar and eat your idlis and enjoy every bit to the fullest.If you are planning to make it for the evening,you can make the idlis and sambhar in the morning itself and reheat it in the evening.So here goes today's recipe.Try out and let me know about how it turned out..

SUMMARY
Course:Breakfast
Cuisine:South Indian
Serves:2
Preparation Time:10 minutes
Cooking Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• Idli Batter-1 cup
• Oil for smearing on idli Mould-1/2 tsp

FOR SAMBHAR

• Tamarind-a gooseberry shaped ball
• Sambhar Onions-10
• Tomato-1
• Cooked Tur dal-1/2 cup
• Sambhar Powder-2 tsp
• Salt-to taste
• Coriander Leaves-for garnishing

FOR TEMPERING

• Mustard-1/2 tsp
• Red Chilli-1
• Green Chilli-1
• Fenugreek Seeds/Methi-1/2 tsp
• Asafoetida-1/4 tsp
• Oil-1/2 tsp

FOR SERVING:

• Ghee-2tsp

HOW TO MAKE

• Mix idli batter well.Apply oil on small  idli mould and pour in the batter.

• Steam for 10 minutes and after 5 minutes remove the idlis and place them on a plate for later use.

• Soak tamarind in water.In a heavy bottomed vessel,add oil followed by mustard,methi,red chilli,green chilli and asafoetida.

• Add sambhar onion0s and tomato.Fry them well..

• Add sambhar powder and salt.Add tamarind extract.

• Pressure cook tur dal with little turmeric for 3 whistles and keep ready beforehand.Wait till the raw smell of the sambhar powder and tamaarind extract to go away.Add it to the boiling tamarind and vegetable mixture.

• Once the sambhar has thickened a bit switch off the flame and garnish with coriander leaves.Just before serving add dollops of ghee.

• Enjoy it hot as a breafast or for dinner too.

Notes

• You can add carrots and beans or even radish cut into small pieces alongwith onions and tomato.
• You can add add freshly roast and ground coriander seeds,channa dal and red chilles alongwith sambhar powder.
• Adding ghee enhances the taste.
• This will be a hit among kids.
• Serve always pipng hot.

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SET DOSA/DOSA VARIETIES/KARNATAKA RECIPES

Set Dosa is nothing but Dosa with poha or flattenened rice,raw rice and urad dal carefully ground into a smooth mixture which when poured is  slightly thick than the usual dosas and served in stacks of two or three.The dosa is super spongy and fluffy and is highly filling yet light on the stomach.I have tried thiis dosa many a times here in Bangalore whenever i get a chance to eat out.It is served with Vegetable Sagu and Coconut Chutney.You can prepare this dosa with the normal dosa batter too,but you won't get the fluffy or spongy texture which is so important for the set dosa.So with a little variartion in the batter,try out this exotic dosa variety for a sunday brunch as a weekday breakfast.


SUMMARY
Course:Breakfast
Cuisine:South Indian,Karnataka
Serves:4
Preparation Time:8 hrs
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time:8 hrs 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• Par boiled Rice- 1 cup
• Urad Dal-2 tbsp
• Poha/Aval/Flattened Rice-1/4 cup
• Methi Seeds/Fenugreek-1/4 tsp
• Salt-As per taste
• Water-2 cups for soaking
• Water-3/4 cup for grinding
• Oil-as per requirement

HOW TO MAKE

• Soak rice and urad dal with methi in water for 4 hours.Soak poha for half an hour.Make sure to rinse rice and urad dal mixture and poha for atleast 2 times before soaking.This will ensure a white batter.After the said time place them in a blender along with fenugreek seeds.

• By adding water grind it to a smooth paste.Add salt and mix well.

• The batter is ready.Allow it to ferment for 8 hours.If you live in a clod place,it might a little longer.

• Once the batter is fermented it is ready for use.In a tawa add oil and pour batter slightly thick.You may not need it to spread out as your regular dosa.Close it with a lid,if you want,i do it o ensure uniform cooking.

• Turn it to the other side and cook till brown.

 

• Your set dosa is ready.Make 2 or 3 dosas and serve in stacks.Serve it with vegetable sagu and coconut chutney.

Notes

• You might add baking soda for more sponginess.
• Addition of a half teaspoon of sugar makes the dosa golden brown.
• You can also serve this with sambhar or any chutney of your choice.
• Allow the batter to ferment nicely so that when you poer them instantly bubbles are formed on top.

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TOMATO SEVAI/TOMATO IDIYAPPAM/SEVAI RECIPES

Idiyappam or Sevai is always a good option to make for breakfast.I already have a few idiyappam recipes in my blog,both instant and homemade and they are always filling and also a wholesome meal in itself.When you have idiyappam ready you can flavour it with any thing you like and the options are endless and purely upto your imagination.Usually a breakfast recipe,this can be had a dinner item too as I make it sometimes or a snack.The method of preparation is very easy and quick and can be made in no time.For kids who are fussy eaters,you can always a lot of veggies and mix it with sevai and they will never know what veggies you had added.So today it is Tomato Sevai or Tomato  Idiyappam in Nithya’s Kitchen.Scroll down for the tasty recipe of the same..


SUMMARY
Course:Breakfast
Cuisine :South Indian
Serves:2
Preparation Time:10 minutes
Cooking Time:10 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes
INGREDIENTS

TO TEMPER

Mustard	1/2 tsp
Urad Dal	1/2 tsp
Channa Dal	1/2 tsp
Green Chilli	2
Asafoetida	1/4 tsp
Oil	3 tsp

OTHER INGREDIENTS

Idiyappam	2 cups
Tomato	3 small
Onion	1
Green Peas	a handful
Red Chilli Powder	1/2 tsp
Turmeric Powder	1/2 tsp
Curry Leaves	a sprig
Coriander Leaves	a few
Salt	to taste

HOW TO MAKE

• In a pan add all the ingredients given in the to temper table.Once mustard has crackled and dals have turned brown,add chopped onion.

• Add now green peas,curry leaves,red chilly powder and turmeric powder.Wait it it cooks and onion turns pink.

• Add chopped tomatoes and salt.Once the tomatoes are cooked and turn mushy,switch off the flame.

• Add cooked idiyappam and mix well.Garnish with green coriander leaves.

• Delicious Tomato Sevai/Tomato Idiyappam  is ready to be served.Enjoy as it is or with any chutney or raita.

Notes

• You can make fresh idiyappam at home or use any store brand idiyappam and follow the instructions on the pack to cook.
• Add carrots and beans too for more taste.
• You can make a no onion version of this by avoiding onions too.

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INSTANT PULI SEVAI/INSTANT PULI IDIYAPPAM/BACHELORS RECIPES

It is a common feature in all our homes during peak morning hours of breaking our heads as  what to pack for lunch.It is no exception in my household too and I end up making something which is quick to make,easy to carry and filling too.This Instant Puli Sevai is one such recipe.It can be made in a matter of seconds and is very ideal for bachelors or working women.Here both sevai or idiyappam and puliyodhare mix is readymade and store bought.I had this wonderful oppurtunity of writing reviews for Eastern Spices and iam posting recipes as and when I can with the products I got from the company.Thank you Eastern Spices all at home throughly enjoyed this recipe.Now readers,scroll down below the recipe of Instant Puli Sevai..



SUMMARY
Course:Breakfast
Cuisine:South Indian
Serves :2
Preparation Time:10minutes
Cooking time :5 minutes
Total time:15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

Instant Rice Sevai	1 cup
Eastern Puliyodhare Mix	3 tsp
Sesame Oil	3 tsp

HOW TO MAKE

• In a pan of hot water add instant sevai and cook for 5 minutes.Drain in a colander and pass running cold water through it.This ensures the sevai not sticking with each other.

• In a pan add sesame oil and heat.Add Eastern Puliyodhare Mix and fry a bit.

• Add cooked rice sevai.Mix well.

• Instant Puli Sevai/Puli Idiyappam is ready.Enjoy with chips,papad or raita.

Check out my Pulikachal and Idiyappam recipes.

Notes

• You can make idiyappam at home freshly and proceed with the puliyodhare mix.
• You can make this sevai with homemade pulikachal.
• Addition of fresh curry leaves on top enhances the taste.
• Use sesame oil for authentic taste.

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