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.
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,
2/14/2015
by
sudhihere
Many times Bread preparation are very repetitive, here's a version that's quick to prepare and can be enjoyed any season. Prepared with Raw Banana, it provides Potassium and Vitamin benefits, also this recipe can be prepared with little oil on Tawa or in Oven or traditionally can be deep fried as well,
Ingredients
- Raw Banana (Boiled), Bread Slice, Lemon, Green Chili, Coriander Leaves
- Mirch Powder, Turmeric Powder, Salt, Sugar, Chaat Masala, Garam Masala
- For plating, Sev, Dates & Tamarind Chutney, Green Chutney
Recipe ~
- First of all, cut the Banana into half and then boil them.
- Mash the boiled Bananas nicely, same as Mashed Potatoes.
- Mix the mashed banana with rest of the ingredients to make the filling,
- Spread the filling evenly on the top of Bread slices,
- Shallow fry the Bread slice with as little oil as you prefer,
- If you prefer you can deep fry them as well, the banana won't come off from Bread.
- The Hyederabadi Toast are almost ready,
- Top it with Dates & Tamarind Chutney, Green Chutney & Sev, serve it hot,
2/14/2015
by
sudhihere
Dahi Puri name itself is mouth watering, traditionally prepared with Kala Chana or White Peas, this one with Garbanzo Beans tastes as good as well. Flavored with chaat masala, this can be a great appetizer,
Ingredients
- Boiled Garbanzo Beans, Onion, Raw Mango, Mirch Powder, Chaat Masala, Garam Masala
- Coriander Leaves, Sweetened Curd, Dates & Tamarind Chutney, Green Chutney
Recipe ~
- Boil the Garbanzo Beans, mix it with all other ingredients.
- Fill the Puri with Msala
- Add Date & Tamarind Chutney
- Add Green Chutney
- Add the Sweetened Curd
- Sprinkle Chaat Masala & Mirch Powder
- Finally sprinkle coriander and sev
- The Dahi Sev Puri is ready to enjoy.
