PODI IDLI/KIDS RECIPES

Podi Idli is a very easy recipe that can easily delight kids.It is nothing but small idlis smeared with molagai podi.I have added veggies too to make it healthier and more tastier.Although i make this regularly i realized i didn't have this in my blog.This one too was long pending to post in my draft and thought of posting it today.I also make podi dosa and podi uttappam.Those things will feature in the blog soon.Since it is steamed,you can be rest assured it will be healthy and with mild spices it will taste really good,specially for kids after school.Scroll down for an easy recipe of Podi Idli and let me know how it turned out..

SUMMARY
Course:Snacks
Cuisine:South Indian
Serves:1
Preparation Time:8 hours
Cooking Time:15 minutes
Total Time:8 hours 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• Idli Batter-1 cup
• Molaga Podi-1 tsp
• Sesame Oil-1 tsp
• Mustard-1/2 tsp
• Urad Dal-1/2 tsp
• Peanuts-1/2 tsp
• Capsicum-1
• Carrot(grated)-1/2
• Salt-1/4 tsp
• Curry Leaves-1 sprig
• Coriander Leaves-a few

HOW TO MAKE

• Mix well te idli batter.By smearing some oil on the idli moulds pour in the idli batter on to the mouds.

• Steam the idlis for 10 minutes.Remove and cool them.

• In a pan add oil followed by mustard,urad dal,peanuts and curry leaves.Once they cracle add chopped capsicum pieces.

• Add now molaga podi and salt.Lastly add grated carrots.

• Don't allow the carrots to cook.Garnish with coriander leaves.

• Serve hot with your child's favourite drink.

Notes

• You can add peas,chopped cabbage or cauliflower too.
• You can also add bell peppers of any colour of your choice.
• If you want more spicy add more molaga podi.

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DAHI PURI/CHAAT RECIPES

It was a long time that I posted some chaat recipe.As Dhivya is fond of chaats I make these once in a fortnight.As it was a week before I made this and it was due in my list to post.Dahi based chaats are always refreshing and filling too and specially when you have friends coming over,this turns out to be a hit.As a part of New Year Celebrations last week,my daughter invited her friends over and this was one among the menu.I always keep the initial preparations done before and when that is done,rest is just a breeze.I have a few chaat recipes in my blog,but this is the first one which is cold chaat, meaning the one with curd.As chaats are loved by all,iam afraid this will be liked by everyone and do give it a try and let me know..

SUMMARY
Course:Snack
Cuisine:North Indian
Serves:2
Preparation Time:20 minutes
Cooking Time:10 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes


INGREDIENTS

Puri	8
Thick Curd	1/2 cup
Sev	1/4 cup
Boiled Potatoes	1/4 cup
Boiled Green Gram Dal	1/4 cup
Onion	1
Green Chutney	2 tsp
Sweet Chutney	2 tsp
Red Chilli Powder	1/2 tsp
Turmeric Powder	1/4 tsp
Cumin Powder	1/2 tsp
Chaat Masala Powder	1/2 tsp
Salt	to taste
Sugar	1/2 tsp
Coriander Leaves	a few

HOW TO MAKE

• Mash Potatoes and add red chilli powder,cumin powder,turmeric powder and salt.Mix well and keep ready for future use.Mix sugar and salt with curd and keep it ready.Crack each puri carefully and arrange them on a plate.

         

• Add mashed potato mixture and boiled green gram dhal in the holes of the cracked puris.

          

• Add curd followed by green and sweet chutneys.

             

• Add red chilli powder,chaat masala powder and salt.Add sev on top.

          

• Add chopped coriander leaves.

• Serve Dahi Puri immediately.

Notes

• Serve puris immediately as soon as you have made this chaat,otherwise it will turn soggy.
• You can make the chutneys a day before to save preparation time.
• You can add sprouted moong also.
• Black channa can be cooked and substituted for green gram dal.

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BROCCOLI PASTA/PASTA RECIPES

Broccoli is a cousin of cauliflower which has absolute no taste of its own and so kids hate it.But broccoli has innumerable health benefits and is an excellent source of Vitamin C.It reduces the obesity and decreases the risk of heart disease and has been associated with lowering the rates of colon cancer.So wheever I get a chance,I buy this flower and try to icorporate in the meal.As I was searching for some fancy recipe to attract kiddos and also wanted to make a simple dish I stumbled upon this recipe.It is very easy and the ingredients are very few and which can be made well under 15 minutes.My daughter loved the colour,texture and ofcourse the taste.The Joys of feeding is truly remarkable!.Over to the flavouful recipe of Broccoli Pasta..






SUMMARY
Course:Main Course or an after school snack
Cuisine:Italian
Serves:2
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time:10 minutes
TotalTime:15 minutes



INGREDIENTS

Pasta	1 cup
Broccoli	1/4
Carrot	1
Onion	1
Red Chilli Powder	1/2 tsp
Turmeric Powder	1/4 tsp
Soya Sauce	1/2 tsp
Butter	1 tsp
Oil	1 tsp
Salt	to taste
Mixed Herbs	1/2 tsp

HOW TO MAKE

• Take brocolli and cut in to small pieces and put it hot water and take out.In a pan add oil and butter.Boil pasta and strain for later use.

• In a pan add oil and butter.Add red chilli powder and turmeric powder.

• Add chopped onion and fry till pink.

• Add chopped carrot and broccoli and add some water to get cooked.Add soya sauce and salt.

• Add cooked pasta and mixed herbs.Mix well.

• Serve hot and enjoy.

Notes

• You can add grated cheese for more taste.
• Similarly you can add peas sweet corn and tomatoes along with broccoli.
• If you have fresh or dried basil add that too for that extra flavour.

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SCHEZWAN DOSA/DOSA VARIETIES

One of the common features at home is what to make for dinner?In my house each one has a different taste and it is sometimes difficult for me to make ad satisfy all.Some of the times i make a variation and add or omit certain things and adjust as per their liking.Dosa is one such recipe.It is loved by all,But to serve the same way each time is boring ad monotonous.To break that i make various stuffing in dosa ad this one was made when my daughter wanted a fusion dinner.Making dosa the same way but with a chinese stuffing.I had planned a noodle dosa but ended up with schezwan dosa,will post that in the near future the recipeof noodle dosa too.So when your kids insist you  to make something for a change,try Schezwan Dosa,they will love this for sure.Here comes the delicious Schezwan Dosa..

SUMMARY                                                                                                                                        

Course:Breakfast                                                                                                                                  

   Cuisine:Indo-chinese                                                                                                                              

   Serves:3                                                                                                                                                      Total Time-10 minutes                                                                                                                                                             

INGREDIENTS                                                                                                                                 

                 

Dosa Batter	1 cup
Schezwan Sauce	3tsp
Garlic(grated)	1/2 tsp
Black Pepper Powder	1/2 tsp
Onion	1
Capsicum	1
Beans	6
Carrot	1
Cabbage(shredded)	1/4 cup
Oil	as needed
Salt	to taste

                                                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                          

HOW TO MAKE                                                                                                                               

• Take a pan  and add oil.Chop all the veggies in juillenes.                                                                                                                    

                         

• Add onion and fry till pink.Add rest of the veggies and sprinkle some water and wait till it is cooked.

                          

• Once cooked add black pepper powder and salt.Add now schezwan sauce.

                         

• Once the flavours get amalgamated switch off the flame.Veggie mixture is ready.Take a dosa tawa and spread oil evenly on it.Make a thin dosa.

                        

• Apply schezwan sauce on the dosa.Now spread the vegetable mixture evenly on the dosa.      

                       

• Fold the dosa as shown.Cut into diagonal pieces with the help of a knife.

                      

• Serve Schezwan Dosa with tomato sauce and coconut chutney.

Notes                                                                                                                                              

• If you don't wat the dosa too spicy don't apply schezwan sauce on top of dosa.As we have added in the curry,less spicy liking people can follow this.                                                  
•   You can  add spring onions both green and white part to the veggies for more flavour.You can add a bit of soya sauce for a more chinese flavour.         
• You can serve this as an after school snack for kids.                                                        

                                                                                                                                   

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