Jul 23, 2015

Bansi Rave Upittu / Broken Wheat Upma

Bansi Rave Upittu ಬನ್ಸಿ ರವೇ ಉಪ್ಪಿಟ್ಟು or Broken Wheat Upma is simple and easy to prepare. A perfect, filling, nutritious and healthy breakfast recipe. This is made with Wheat Rava is slightly yellowish in color unlike the normal rava/sooji . Enjoy this lapsi Upma hot during the monsoons.

Ingredients:
broken wheat upma / ಬನ್ಸಿ ರವೇ ಉಪ್ಪಿಟ್ಟು
Bansi Rave Upittu / Broken Wheat Upma

  • Bansi rava- 1cup (Broken Wheat )
  • Water - 1- 2 cups (adj)
  • 1/2 tsp Dhania jeera pwd
  • Salt for taste
  • Coconut-2-3 tbsp
  • Ghee-1/2 tsp
  • Seasoning
  • Oil-2 tbsp
  • Mustard -1/2 tsp
  • Hing- pinch
  • Jeera-1/2 tsp
  • Channa dal-1tsp
  • Urad dal-1tsp
  • Cashews-few
  • Curry leaves-few
  • Green chilies-5-6
  • Onions-1/2 cup chopped

Method: Fry the rava for 10-15 mins and keep it aside. Boil water in a separate vessel. Heat oil in a pan add mustard, jeera when they begin to splutter ,add channa dal and urad dal , red chilies fry until light brown. Next add hing, curry leaves, and fry. Add onions and fry well. Next add fried rava, salt and mix well, add hot water. Mix well. Cook till the water is gone. Simmer and close the lid for 2-3 min. Garnish with  coconut and serve Bansi Rave Uppitu hot.

(add more water in case the rava is not cooked well )

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Jul 15, 2015

Masala Idli

Masala Idli

Masala Idli is interesting twist to the normal idlis. Soft with a blend of onions and seasonings gives it a great taste. Enjoy hot with chutney.

Idlis are fun. They are soft, fluffy and easy to prepare.A perfect breakfast for all days. Jazz it up with some spices and veggies and you have a masala idli.

Prep time: 12 hrs

Cook time: 20 mins

Total time: 12 hrs 20mins

Servings: 20 idlis

Author: Smita



Ingredients : 

  • Idli Batter 
  • Onion : 1finely chopped
  • Green chillies : 1 or 2, chopped
  • Coriander leaves : few chopped
  • Mustard seeds : 1 tsp.
  • Curry Leaves : 5-6 nos.
  • chana dal:1/4 tsp
  • urad dal:1/4 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • oil:1/2 tsp
  • Chutney pwd:2 tsp (opt)

Idli Batter-   Wash and soak ¾ cup urad dal for 4 hours. Drain off the water and blend well till the batter becomes fluffy. If using IDLI rava, use 2 cups. Wash the rava well 2-3 times and mix with the urad dal batter. Transfer to a large bowl cover and set aside overnight or at least for 8-10 hours.




Method-  In a pan, heat oil. Prepare seasoning with curry leaves, mustard seeds ,chana dal ,urad dal, green chillies once done pour it in the idli batter. Next add chopped coriander leaves,onions ,salt to the batter and mix well. Add chutney pwd and mix .Set for 5 mins.
Apply oil onto the idli plates and pour the batter in a spoon. Steam it in pressure cooker for 15-20 mins on medium flame. Serve hot with ghee,chutney or saagu.


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Jul 6, 2015

Khara Avalakki

Khara Avalakki is a quick snack recipe, enjoy with your evening tea/coffee.

 Avalakki upkari is easy to prepare, healthy and tasty too. A quick snack for small bites at evenings.

Khara Avalakki / Avalakki Upkari is made from home made chivda.

Ingredients:
Avalakki Upkari
Khara Avalakki
  • Home made Chivda/ Poha-2 cups
  • Pudina chutney-1/2tsp
  • Chaat masala-1/2 tsp
  • Onion-1/2 cup finely chopped
  • Raw mango pieces-few
  • Carrot-2 tsp grated
  • Cucumber, tomato pieces-1/2 cup


Method: In a bowl, add chivda, add pudina chutney, chaat masala, add the chopped raw vegetables, toss well. Serve immediately.

  


You can add fried crisps/boondi as well.


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