Idly Samabr

There are many method of making sambar. Today I am giving you sambar recipe which we get in restaurant style.I have not used tamarind to make this sambar. I replaced tamarind with tomatoes.I made small idly’s and pour over sambar. My idly was floating in hot sambar. It is very wasy to make this sambar….

Barnyard millet dosa

Millet’s are very healthy and it is good for diet. Today I tried dosa with barnyard millet. I soaked the urad daal and barnyard separately and grind it. Fermented it overnight and made dosa. Preparation time approx. 10 minutes soaking time 5 to 6 hours or overnight. fermentation.  8 hours.  Ingredients. 3 cup Barnyard millet…

Moong Daal Dhokla

A healthy snack from the state of Gujarat is very  popular in India. Generally dhokla is made with gram flour. Today I tried this snack with Moong daal .It is very filling and at the same time very low calorie and spongy in texture. We can have dhokla any time with spicy green chutney ….

Kudo millet tomato rice.

Millet is considered as an ancient grain that is high in nutrients and may have health benefits.It is a natural source of many nutrients including magnesium. Kudo millet is good for diabetics. I tried Tomato rice with kudo millet. I cooked rice and added tomatoes, onions and some spices. Let us see how to make…

Eluppachatti Barnyard millet dosa

Eluppachatti is a pan or a kadai, typically made with iron. My grand mother used to make dosa in an iron kadai. The dosa will be very crispy, tasty and very healthy. I customized the concept and tried making Barnyard millet dosa in an iron pan. Preparation time approx 15 minutes. Soaking time 6 hours…

Ragada Pattice

   Ragada pattice is a popular street food of Mumbai which is served with aloo pattice and boiled white peas garnished  with green chutney, sweet chutney , raw onions, grated carrots, chopped tomato and sev. Today I shallow fried the pattice. For more healthier version we can bake the pattice .Let us see how to…

Oats dosa or adai with drumstick leaves

Oats are very low calorie food which is a good option for weight loss I have been trying to experiment different dishes with oats being the main ingredient. I tried my hand at a new type of dosa with oats and dals topped with drumstick leaves Drumstick or moringa leaves are good for cholesterol, and it…

Vegetable Wheat flour Momos and Schezwan sauce

Vegetable wheat Momos. Veg momos, a steamed dumpling stuffed with mixed vegetables, is a delicious snack food enjoyed in Tibet region. This dish is very popular  in Nepal. This vegetarian momo recipe uses a delicious assortment of mixed vegetables as the filling. Today I have tried momos with wheat flour instead of all purpose flour for more…

Foxtail Millet/ Thinai Sambar Rice

Thinai or Foxtail  is a vegan food and also gluten free cereal. Thinai (foxtail) is rich in protiens, and low in fat. Thinai (foxtail) has good amount of fiber content, calcium, iron. Foxtail millet is a healthy substitute for rice. There is no difference in taste also. We can make different variety of dishes using foxtail…

Rawa Roti

Rawa roti is an instant break fast or dinner recipe of Karnataka. It is crispy, spicy and very easy to make. There is no need of fermentation. We can have this roti with curd or any pickle or any chutney of our choice. I love to eat this roti with green chutney. I made this…

Salad Bowl

Tried my hand at a mixed salad bowl for dinner, I usually love making salads and the dressing. But this one has only salt and pepper with a dash of Italian seasoning. Let’s look at the simple steps Ingredients: 1/2 cup macaroni  (use wheat  macaroni or penne for more healthy version) 1/2 cup chopped carrots…

Methi Roti

Methi roti Methi leaves (fenugreek leaves) are very good for health as they are rich in antioxidant, iron and also a good source of dietary fiber. It is a very good lunch box dish for kids. Kids are very fussy to eat methi since has little bitter taste. But if you are making parathas or…