2/10/2016
by
sudhihere
It was a gloomy, cloudy day and Husband wanted to eat something fresh. Luckily I had Soaked Sabudana handy, and I quickly surprised him with Sabudana Vada. Here's the quick and easy recipe,
Ingredients
- 1 Cup of Tapioca Sago / Sabudana, Roasted Peanuts, 1 Boiled Potatoes
- Coriander Leaves, Salt, Sugar, Lime, Green Chilies
Recipe
Preparations
- Soak the Tapioca / Sabudana for 3-4 hours.
- Coarsely crush the Roasted Peanuts.
- Heat Oil on a low flame, in a deep pan, for frying.
- Finely chop the Coriander Leaves and Green Chilies
- In a bowl, mix the Soaked Sabudana, Peanuts, chopped coriander leaves and green chilies.
- Add lime, salt & sugar to taste, mix it well; and add mashed boiled potatoes to the mix,
- Out of the mixture, make even sized balls,
- Slowly add the balls to the deep frying pan, and let it fry,
- On a low flame, evenly fry the Vada, for 10 minutes.
The Vada is ready, enjoy it with, Peanut Chutney or Tea.
9/04/2015
by
sudhihere
Rice cooker is good for Rice n Khidhadi, that's what my Husband thought so and argued. Well not only I proved him wrong, I surprised him with Tea made in the Rice Cooker and there was no difference in taste. Give it a try !!
Ingredients
- Milk, Tea, Sugar, Ginger, Cardamom Powder & Tea Masala (Optional)
Recipe
- Heat the Milk in Rice Cooker for 5 minutes,
- Add Tea & Sugar and let it cook for 5 more minutes,
- Add Ginger & Cardamom Powder, optionally add Tea Masala and let is cook for 5 more minutes,
- Check on the Tea, and keep stirring every 2 minutes, cook for 7-8 more minutes,
- And your favorite Tea is ready without the Stove !! Enjoy as you like it ...
9/02/2015
by
sudhihere
When I am hungry but want to enjoy healthy Indian food, one of the dish I consider is anything with Rava. I love Rava Uttapam, since it take least efforts and time,
Ingredients
- For batter: 1 Cup Semolina / Rava, 1 Cup Yogurt, Salt to taste
- For topping, I've used Onion, Tomatoes, Red & Green Bell Peppers and Coriander Leaves
Recipe
- In a bowl, add Semolina, Salt & Yogurt, mix it well; add ½ cup water,
- Mix it well, make sure no lumps are there and it is not too thick or thin,
- Heat a tawa on medium flame, add oil; once it's medium hot, add batter (it should spread automatically),
- Add the topping evenly, use as less possible to ensure they are cooked,
- Add one tsp oil on the edge, let it cook for 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes, flip it; then cook for 2 minutes face down,
- Flip again after 2 minutes and then cook for 2 more minutes,
The Crispy Rava Uttapam is ready, enjoy it with Peanut Chutney or tea.
9/02/2015
by
sudhihere
Indian Dishes are usually accompanied by Chutney, different region or different dishes uses Chutneys of different taste and form. My husband loves 'Peanut Chutney', and he enjoys it with almost anything,
Ingredients
- Roasted Peanuts, Onion, Tamarind Pulp, Dry Red Chilies, Turmeric Powder
- Sugar (optional), Asafoetida, Garlic & Salt
Recipe
- In a pan, heat oil and garlic, saute for a 2 mins,
- Once garlic leaves the raw smell, add chopped onion add asafoetida,
- Once onions turns translucent, add dry red chilies,
- Cook until the you see Onion turning brownish, then add roasted peanuts,
- Mix it well and add little turmeric powder, then add tamarind pulp,
- Mix well and let it cool for a while [Tip - do not wash the pan yet !],
- Throw the mix into blender and make coarse mixture (add 4 to 5 tbsp water as required),
- Heat the same pan, add the coarse mixture,
- The Peanut Chutney is ready, enjoy it with Paratha, Uttapam or as a side,
2/24/2015
by
sudhihere
There are many variations of sandwiches, I love them but prefer healthier ones. I recently stumbled upon few vegetables in smaller quantity and was wondering what to cook, here's that Sandwich,
Ingredients
- Wheat Bread, Onion, Spring Onion, Carrot, Corn, Green Peas, Capsicum, Beetroot, Lemon, Oil
- Cumin Seeds, Turmeric Powder, Coriander Powder, Salt to taste, Pavbhaji Masala, Coriander Leaves
Recipe ~
- Heat 2 tbsp Oil in a pan,
- Add cumin seeds, let it crackle and then add onion and spring onions, saute them
- Add all the vegetables but beetroot, salt and turmeric powder, saute for 10 mins,
- Add a little water to cook it, finally add shredded beetroots. Mix it well and cook it for 2-4 minutes.
- Add Pavbhaji masala, coriander powder and lemon juice, top it with coriander leaves,
- Make coriander chutney, that you can apply on sides of breads,
- Apply butter and coriander chutney on one side of bread and add masala,
- Prepare another slice of bread with butter and chutney and add on top,
- Cook them in the sandwich maker, I prefer crisp, so I overcook it,
Enjoy the sandwich with coriander chutney and ketchup.
2/17/2015
by
sudhihere
Sabudana Khichadi is a popular upvas recipe which is made on fasting days. Also it is a popular breakfast dish around Maharashtra region. Traditionally the dish is made with Potatoes, but I've skipped it to make it more healthier,
Ingredients
- Over night soaked Sabudana, Oil, Cumin Seeds, Lemon, Sugar
- Curry Leaves, Green Chili, Roasted Peanuts, Salt, Coriander
Recipe ~
- Overnight soak the Sabudana, use enough water to dip Sabudana, do not over fill the water.
- Crush the roasted peanuts, and then mix it thoroughly the Soaked Sabudana.
- Heat oil in a pan and add Cumin seeds, let it crackle,
- Add Green Chili and Curry Leaves, and add the Sabudana,
- Cook it for 5-7 minutes, later add Sugar, Salt and Lemon juice,
- Serve it Hot and enjoy it with Tea,
1/27/2015
by
sudhihere
Sev Usal is one of the popular Gujarati Street food. It can be enjoyed as afternoon or party snack, a light evening dinner; during monsoon and winter, all in all, anytime, any day. Lets' cook it up,
Ingredients
For the Usal (Curry),
- 1 Cup White Peas, 2 tbsp Oil, Cumin Seeds, Asafoetida, Curry Leaves
- Green Chili, 2 Tomato, Turmeric Powder, Red Chili Powder, Pav Bhaji Masala
- Onion, Garlic, Coriander Leaves, Coriander Powder (Optional)
Recipe ~
- Soak the White Peas for 5-6 hours ahead of time and then pressure cook them.
- In a pan heat oil, add cumin seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves, ginger and garlic. Saute for 2 minutes.
- Add green chili and tomatoes, saute it well,
- Once tomatoes softness, add turmeric powder, pav bhaji masala and chili powder, mix it well.
- Finlly add the cooked white peas and cook it for 10 min. Usal is ready to eat.
- To garnish we will use, dates & tamarind chutney, garlic chutney, coriander chutney, onion & Sev,
- In a serving bowl, add the Usal, top it with all the Chutneys, Coriander leaves and Sev,
