Poori’s with Potato Masal and Chole( A wholesome whole wheat bread with matching sides)

Poori’s are wholesome whole wheat bread, that is an absolute favorite for both children and adults. In south india, its customary to serve poori (puri) with madras masal, which is a potato based side to go with them. However in North India, Poori’s are served with chole or channa- a garbanzo bean side dish. Both of them taste very good. Though, I personally like [...]

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Sundal Varieties ( “No Fat high protein” Legumes, seasoned with spices)

 
 In my previous posts, I wrote about  Navarathri and Saraswathi poojai-Vijayadashami and mentioned about sundals, but didn’t have a chance to write how each variety is made. When I came across the event  “My Legume Love Affair”- 15th helping in  Sia’s Monsoon spice, couldn’t resist a post dedicated to sundals. So, here it is…………
During Navrathri we make sundals [...]

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“Rava Idli” from Scratch( Healthy Semolina Pancakes)

Why get the ready made mixes, when you can make yummy Rava idli’s from scratch, in a snap. It is really simple to make this and it is a very healthy tiffin option  & easy to digest and  most of all kids won’t make a fuss to eat this steamed treat. I also add some scraped carrots [...]

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Button Idlis soaked in Sambar(14 idlis)

This is again another popular item in “Saravana Bhavan”. These are baby idlis that are just bite sized, miniature version of regular Idlis. They would be apt for soaking in Sambar and enjoyed as “Sambar idlis”.My daughter loves the baby idlis.
Note:
The recipes for Idlis and Sambar are posted in my previous posts.

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Saravana Bhavan Style Breakfast

 

In South India, the traditional way of serving food is in”Vaazhai ilai” or plantain leaf . Plantain leaf has a nice aroma that would enhance the food. Living in the US, ceramics and paper plates have become part and parcel of our lives. Last year, when we had gone to India for a vacation, we visited ”Chidhambaram” -Nataraja temple. [...]

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Venn Pongal ( A fulfilling dish cooked with Rice and Moong Dhal)

“Shankranthi” is celebrated as Pongal in Tamilnadu. It is also the harvest festival. During the 3 day festival, Chakara pongal (sweet) and Venn pongal(Spicy) are prepared at home and offered to Surya Bhagavan-”The Sun”. Venn Pongal is very healthy and is a frequent menu at home. It can be served with Gotsu,Sambar, Coconut chutney,Rojapoo chutney,Hot lime [...]

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Idli(Rice and lentil pancake)

 
 
“Maligapoo Madiri”- is an expression used to describe idlis which are as soft as a Jasmine flower. Yes,this is the Most famous dish of south India that is as soft as a jasmine and melts in your mouth. There is no household that would not make this dish. It’s a typical breakfast dish that  is easy [...]

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Malabar Adai(Protein packed Lentil Pancake)

 

Adai is one of this wholesome tiffin dishes that is very filling and healthy. It’s rich in protein from the lentils that are used. It’s easy to prepare. My daughter loves to eat this with sugar and ghee. My husband and I enjoy eating this with Avial,Jaggery and a dollop of butter.
Ingredients:

Rice- 1/2 cup.
Preboiled rice-1/2 cup.
Thoor Dhal-1/4 [...]

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