Aug 26, 2020

Capsicum Tomato Avalakki

Capsicum Tomato Avalakki is very simple and easy to prepare.It has the nice tangy and spicy flavor. Poha (oggarane avalakki ) or seasoned rice flakes are healthy and easy to digest too, just right for all ages.

Adding vegetables to Poha makes it more healthier.
Capsicum Tomato Avalakki

Prep time: 10 mins
Cooking time:10 mins
Total time: 20 mins
Servings: 3
Category: Breakfast
Author- SmiShri

Ingredients


  • 1 cup poha (flaked rice /avalakki) 
  • Tomatoes-2 finely chopped
  • Capsicum-1 finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp. oil
  • 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp. Chana dal
  • 1/2 tsp. Urad Dal
  • 1/2 tbsp Peanut
  • 1-2 green chilies, finely chopped (opt)
  • 1 Tsp Bhath pwd
  • Few chopped coriander leaves
  • Few curry leaves
  • Hing-pinch
  • Tumeric-pinch
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp. grated fresh coconut (opt)
  • 1/s tsp Lemon juice



Method

Soak the poha in water for 5 minutes. Wash thoroughly and drain the water completely. Heat oil in a pan, fry peanuts and keep it aside then add mustard seeds, after it splutters, add chana dal/urad dal, hing,turmeric and stir fry. Add green chillies or bhath pwd,curry leaves. Add chopped tomatoes,capsicum and fry it for a while. Add soaked avalakki, salt and mix well. Add coconut, lemon juice, coriander leaves mix carefully. Serve Capsicum Tomato Avalakki hot.





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Jul 27, 2020

Tomato Rava Idli

Tomato Rava Idli is healthy and tasty breakfast, all time favorite of South Indian homes. Enjoy hot with chutney or saagu.



Prep time: 20 mins
Cooking time: 15 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Servings : 4
Cuisine: South Indian
Course: Breakfast, Brunch


Ingredients:

2 cups rava (semolina) (roasted)
1 1/2 cups yogurt (pref sour)
1 tbsp rasam pwd
1/2 cup tomato puree
1tbsp chopped, coriander
Salt to taste

1 tbsp. oil
1 tsp. mustard seeds 
1 tsp. cumin seeds
1 tbsp. cashewnuts(roasted)


Tomato Rava Idli





Method:-


Heat a kadai, add oil, add mustard seeds add roasted rava, salt and mix well. 
Allow the rava to cool. In a bowl
Add the rava, curds,  tomato puree, chili powder, cashews and 
mix well without any lumps in the batter. Cover and keep it for 1 hour.
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 Tomato Rava Idli hot with ghee, chutney or saagu.

Idlis are easy to digest, gluten-free, and rich in probiotics, making it a great option for breakfast or a light meal.





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Jun 19, 2020

Tomato Rava Dosa

Tomato Rava Dosa is simple and easy breakfast recipe. The dosa is thin and crispy and tasty too. Enjoy! Yet another Dosa variety that you can enjoy preparing.


Course Breakfast 
Cuisine              South indian
Servings                  4


Prep Time 10 min

Cook Time           15 min

Total Time 25 min




Instant thakkali dosa, dosai, tomato rave dosa
Tomato Rava Dosa
Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup Chiroti rava (fine rava)
  • 1/4 cup rice flour
  • 1/4 cup maida
  • 1-2 tsp jeera
  • salt to taste
  • Corainder leaves-few chopped
  • Green chillies-4-5 finely chopped
  • water
  • Tomatoes-2 finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Red chilly pwd
Method- In a bowl, add all the flours,salt , add water and mix well to make the dosa batter. Next add all the other ingredients-jeera,chillies,tomatoes, coriander leaves. Mix well. Keep it aside for 1/2 hour.Heat the tava/skillet and make the dosas, add oil to make it crisp and golden brown. Serve hot with chutney or enjoy it just like that!



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Apr 6, 2020

Tomato Biryani


Tomato Biryani is easy and quick one pot meal. Do try it out.


Biryani is an interesting dish with a variety of spices and herbs that gives it a  distinct taste and aroma.  Biryani can be served with a variety of accompaniments such as raita, a yogurt-based side dish, or chutney, a spicy sauce made with herbs and fruits. It is often served at special occasions such as weddings and festivals, and is a favorite among food lovers.


Ingredients


Tomato Biryani
  • Basmati rice 1 cup
  • Tomato 2 chopped and pureed
  • Onion 1 chopped
  • Ginger garlic paste-1/2 tsp
  • Green chillies-1-2
  • Biryani Masala 1 tsp
  • Garam masala-1 tsp
  • Dhania Jeera pwd-1 tsp
  • Salt
  • Water
  • Coconut milk-1 tbsp

Seasoning
  • Oil + Ghee 2 tblsp
  • Elachi 1
  • Cinnamon 1 piece
  • Clove 1
  • Bay leaf 1
  • Cashew nuts-few

Method- Soak basmati rice for at least 1 hour.(follow instructions on pkt). Heat a pressure cooker/pan  with oil and add all items under seasoning. Add green chillies, onions and fry well. Add ginger garlic paste, and fry for a minute. Then add tomato puree.  Add salt, tumeric, Biryani masala powder and mix.

Add rice and water, add coconut milk and pressure cookServe hot with raita .


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May 1, 2018

Tomato Thokku

Tomato Thokku is tangy spicy made from ripe tomatoes. You can store it for a week. Enjoy it with breads, chapatis or parathas. 

Ingredients
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 4-5 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp tamarind paste
  • ½ tsp turmeric / haldi
  • 1 tsp methi seeds / fenugreek seeds
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds / rai
  • ½ tsp jaggery / gud
  • 2 tsp Red chili pwd or sarin pudi
Seasoning
  • 2 tsp oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds 
  • 2 dried red chilis
  • few curry leaves
  • ½ tsp hing / asafoetida
Method- In a kadai, heat oil and add the mustard and menthya or fenugreek seeds and roast well. Do not burn. Grind it into powder. Next in the kadai, heat oil add chopped tomatoes,fry for 2-3 mins.Next add the tamarind, turmeric and keep stirring. Add water and let it cook on low flame till the tomatoes become very soft and water evaporates. Mash it well,add the roasted powder, jaggery,chili powder and salt and mix well. Prepare seasoning ,heat oil add the mustard seeds, hing,curry leaves, once it is done add it to the thokku.You can now enjoy it with dosa, chapati , idli or bread. Store it in airtight container.








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Jul 9, 2017

Tomato Chutney Ver III


  • Tomato chutney is tangy and spicy. Easy to prepare. Taste yummy with bread or dosa alike. Tomatoes are low in calories and rich in vitamins. Tomato is an important source of vitamin C, beta-carotene, folate, and potassium for body. Do include in your diet.
  • TOMATO CHUTNEY
    Tomato Chutney

    Ingredients:-

    • 5-6 – Tomatoes (chopped)
    • 1/2 tsp -Ginger paste
    • 1-2 – Green Chillies
    • 1-2 tsp Sarin Pudi
    • Pinch of Asafoetida
    • 1/2 tsp pepper pwd
    • 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
    • 1/2 tsp – Mustard Seeds
    • Few-Curry Leaves
    • 1/2 tsp- Turmeric
    • Salt As Required
    • 1 tsp – Sugar
    • few- Coriander Leaves(finely chopped)
    • 1-2 tbsp Oil

  • Method- In a pan, heat oil, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, ginger paste, asafoetida,curry leaves,turmeric. Once done add tomatoes and green chillies and stir well for 10 mins. Add water. Next add the masala pwd, sugar, salt and mix well. Add coriander leaves. Let till boil, slowly the mix will thicken. Enjoy with chapati or bread or dosa.





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    Feb 11, 2016

    Tomato Bhaji

    Tomato Bhaji  is with a touch of groundnut and red chili peppers .Tangy and spicy enjoy with hot chapatis or parathas or simple Dal-Chawal.

    Ingredients:
    Tomato Bhaji
    • 1 cup tomato chopped
    • Salt as per taste
    • 3  tbsp -groundnut
    • 7-8 red chilies pepper (spicy ones)
    • Coconut-1 tbsp (opt)

    For Seasoning

    • 1tsp oil
    • 1 tspn mustard seeds
    • 1 tspn chana dal
    • 1 tspn urad dal
    • Hing-pinch

    Method:

    1.Roast coconut well and keep it aside ,next roast groundnut and red peppers in little oil,grind it into powder.
    2. Heat the oil on a low flame, add mustard seeds-let it splutter, add urad dal, chana dal ,hing ,curry leaves once done add tomato and stir well.Next add the ground masala powder,salt and mix well.Serve hot with chapati or Dal Rice.








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    Feb 28, 2014

    Tomato Gravy

    Tomato Gravy with Idli,tomato kurma,chutney
    Tomato Gravy with Idli

    Tomato Gravy with Idli is easy to prepare. Just a another side dish for IDLI if you are bored with chutnies. A nice blend of spice and tanginess.


    •  Ingredients
    • 3 Tomatoes (finely chopped) 
    •  1 tbsp Oil 
    •  1/2 tsp Mustard
    •  1/2 tsp jeera
    •  1/2 tsp chana dal
    •   1/2 urad dal
    • Hing-pinch
    •  Turmeric-pinch
    • 1/4 tsp Sugar 
    • Salt (to taste)
    • Curry leaves-few
    • For grinding
    • 1-2 tsp coconut
    • 1-2 tsp sambhar pwd
    •  1 clove
    • 1-2 kalamiri



    Method- Grind the items with little mentioned under for Grinding. Next heat Oil in pan,add mustard,chanadal,uraddal,hing,tumeric,curry leaves,chilies and fry for some time. Add chopped tomatoes and  fry well. Once done add salt ,add ground mix and mix well , fry for some time till it thickens. Enjoy with hot idlis.

    A perfect weekend breakfast,brunch idea.



    Feb 3, 2014

    Tomato Chutney Ver II

    Tomato Chutney Ver II is quick and easy to prepare.One more variety of tangy chutney for the dosas,idlis or chapatis.

    Tomato Chutney
    Tomato Chutney Ver II

    Ingredients :
    Tomatoes-2-3 chopped
    Mustard+Menthya pwd-1/2 tsp
    Red chillies - 6-8
    Tamarind paste  - 1/2 tsp
    Salt as required

    Seasoning

    Mustard seeds 1 tsp
    Hing pinch
    Curry leaves few
    Oil-2 tsp



    Method:
    Fry menthya,mustard well ,next add red chillies and fry well.Once done , grind it into fine powder.Next heat oil in kadai, add the chopped tomatoes and fry well ,once done add tamarind paste ,add the ground pwd ,salt and mix well.Fry well.Season with mustard seeds,hing,curry leaves.Enjoy with dosa , idlis or Indian Breads.



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    Dec 10, 2013

    Tomato Sevai

    Tomato Sevai is interesting and quick recipe.The tomato flavor makes the sevai tangy, tasty and delicious. Vermicelli Upma is a quick and easy South Indian Breakfast recipe.


    Ingredients
    Tomato Sevai,tangy tasty
    Tomato Sevai
    • 1 cup vermicelli
    • 2 tomatoes finely chopped
    • 1 onion finely chopped 
    •  2 tbsp sambar pwd
    •  curry leaves-few
    •  1 tbsp oil
    •  ½ tsp mustard
    •  1 tsp urad dal
    •  1 tsp channa dal
    •  1/2 tsp jeera
    •  Salt -for taste
    •  peanuts-few roasted
    •  Water-as per inst
    •  Hing-pinch
    •  Turmeric-pinch
    • Coconut-2 tsp (opt)


    Method: Add little oil in a pan,roast the vermicelli well and keep it aside. Next add oil,fry the peanuts and keep it aside. Next add mustard seeds, followed by urad dal, channa dal ,and jeera,hing,curry leaves,turmeric and sauté well.Now, add onion fry well. Add tomatoes and cook till it becomes mushy. Add the sambar pwd,salt, and mix.Next add the vermicelli and add boiled water. Cook till the water evaporates. Add the fried peanuts and mix well.
    Garnish with coconut. Serve hot.

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    Nov 5, 2013

    Tomato Onion Dosa

    Tomato Onion Dosa , spicy tangy, Onion Tomato Dosa
    Tomato Onion Dosa

    Tomato Onion Dosa is a yummy, spicy and  tangy flavored dosa easy to prepare. Enjoy hot.


    Ingredients:

    • 2 cups Dosa Batter
    • 1 Tomato
    • 1 Onion
    • (finely chopped)
    • Sambhar pwd-2 tsp
    • Oil
    • mustard-1/2 tsp
    • Jeera-1tsp
    • Hing-pinch
    • Curry leaves-few
    • Salt to taste
    • Few Coriander leaves


    Method: Tomato Onion Dosa Recipe

    In a kadai,add oil,mustard, jeera, hing, curry leaves, next add onion fry well, add the tomatoes cook till mushy.
    Add salt ,sambhar pwd and mix well.
    Add this to the dosa batter, add chopped coriander leaves and mix well.
    Make dosa.
    Serve Tomato Onion Dosa hot with chutney of your choice.


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    Nov 4, 2013

    Tomato Chutney

    Tomato Chutney,tomato,chana dal
    Tomato Chutney

    Tomato chutney is quick and easy to prepare.One more variety of chutney for the dosas,idlis or chapatis.


    Ingredients :
    Tomatoes-2 chopped
    Chana dal -2-3 tbsp
    Red chillies - 6-8
    Tamarind - little
    Salt as required

    Seasoning

    Mustard seeds 1 tsp
    Hing pinch
    Curry leaves few
    Oil-2 tsp



    Method:
    Roast the chana dal till beomes slightly red in colour ,then add red chillies in little oil.Grind chana dal, tomatoes, red chillies, tamarind and salt keep adding water little by little  to blend it well.Season with mustard seeds,hing,curry leaves.

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    Oct 11, 2013

    Stuffed Tomato

    Stuffed Tomato
    Stuffed Tomato

    Stuffed tomato is very tasty and delicious side dish for Indian Breads.

    Ingredients
    4 large tomatoes
    1 tsp jeera
    1 cup sweet corn(steamed)
    1 cup peas (steamed)
    1 potato boiled&mashed
    1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste
    1/2 tsp turmeric pwd
    1/2 tsp Dhania jeera pwd
    1/2 tsp red chilli pwd
    1/2 tsp garam masala
    Salt to taste
    Grated cheese
    Roasted cashews
    Oil
    Gravy
    1 onion chopped
    1 capsicum chopped
    1-2 green chilies
    1 tsp Dhani jeera pwd
    1/2 tsp red chilli pwd
    1/2 tsp garam masala
    1 tsp tomato ketchup
    Salt to taste
    1-2 tsp oil

    Method-Cut the top of the tomato,scoop out the insides carefully.Keep it aside.In a pan,heat oil ,next add jeera  and green chilies,next add ginger garlic paste.Add the chopped onions next and fry well.Next  add the masala pwds and fry well.Add the mashed potatoes,peas ,corn and mix well.Next add the salt Mix well.Let the stuffing cool down .Next add the grated cheese and cashews and mix.Take the tomatoes slowly stuff with the mixture prepared.In a pan,add oil ,carefully slide the stuffed tomatoes and fry it for 1-2 mins till it looks slightly cooked.Remove on a tissue.

    Gravy-.In a kadai, heat oil, add jeera , next add chopped onions, capsicum fry well. Add the tomato pulp, add masala pwds and mix well. Cook for 1-2 mins. Add salt and mix .


    Enjoy the stuffed tomatoes with the hot gravy with Indian Breads.



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    Sep 4, 2013

    Tomato Upma

    Tomato Upma
    Tomato Upma

    Tomato Upma is very simple and easy to prepare. It has a nice tangy and spicy flavor.

    Ingredients:


    • Upma Rava/Semolina - 1 Cup
    • Tomato                     - 1 cup 
    • (finely chopped)
    • Oil                             - 2 tbsp
    • Mustard                    - 1/2 tspn
    • Chana Dal              -1/2 tsp
    • Urad Dal                -1/2 tsp
    • Jeera                      -1/2 tsp
    • Hing                            pinch
    • Turmeric Powder     pinch
    • Curry Leaves            few
    • Coriander Leaves   few
    • Green Chilies            1-2 
    • (finely chopped)
    • Salt         for taste
    • Dhania Jeera pwd    -1/4 tsp
    • Pepper Pwd            -1/4 tsp
    • Rasam Pwd              - 1 tsp


    Method: 
    Fry the rava until slightly brown and aromatic and set it aside. Boil water. Heat oil in a pan add musturd,cumin seeds when they begin to splutter add channa and urad dal fry  until light brown. Next add hing, curry leaves, green chillies, chopped tomatoes, masala pwds and stir fry well. Add fried rava, salt and mix well, add boiling water. Stir until all the water is gone. Reduce the flame and close the lid for 8 to 10 minutes. Garnish with coriander and serve hot.



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    Aug 15, 2013

    Tomato Palya / Tomato Sabzi

    Tomato Palya/Tomato Sabzi
    Tomato Palya

    Tomato Palya / Tomato Sabzi is easy to prepare.Use it as accompaniment for chapatis or puris/parathas.A nice blend of spice and tanginess.


    •  Ingredients
    • 3 Tomatoes (finely chopped) 
    • 1-2 Green chilies
    •  1 tbsp Oil 
    •  1/2 tsp Mustard
    •  1/2 tsp jeera
    •  1/2 tsp chana dal
    •   1/2 urad dal
    • 1 tsp Bhath Pwd
    • 1/2 tsp Dhania Jeera Pwd 
    •  Hing-pinch
    •  Turmeric-pinch
    • 1/4 tsp Sugar 
    • Salt (to taste)
    • Curry leaves-few


    Method-Heat Oil in pan,add mustard,chanadal,uraddal,hing,tumeric,curry leaves,chilies and fry for some time.Add chopped tomatoes and  fry well.Once done add salt ,masala pwds and mix well , fry for some time.Serve hot with chapati/puris .


    Aug 4, 2013

    Tomato Juice

    Tomato Juice is healthy and energizing drink.Enjoy chilled with your kids.



    Ingredients:

    • Tomatoes: 4
    • Ginger shreds-1-2 tsp
    • Sugar: 1 - 2 tbsp (as per taste)
    • Pepper /salt:pinch
    • Water-as req


     Method-Cut the tomatoes.In a blender, add the tomatoes pieces along with water and other items in ingredients and blend well. Strain and serve chilled.

    Jul 29, 2013

    Tomato Onion palya / Tomato Onion sabzi

    Tomato onion palya / Tomato onion sabzi
    Tomato Onion palya / Tomato Onion sabzi

    Tomato Onion palya / Tomato Onion sabzi is very simple and easy to prepare. Delicious, tangy and spicy to taste. Enjoy as side dish with chapati.


    Ingredients

    • Tomatoes  2 chopped
    • Onion        1 chopped
    • Sugar     1/4 tsp (opt)
    • Sambhar Pwd-2-3 tbsp
    • Salt-for taste



    Seasoning

    • Oil                  2 tbsp
    • Green Chillies  1-2 chopped
    • Mustard                1/4  tsp 
    • Jeera        1/4 tsp
    • Channa Dal   1tsp
    • Urad dal  1tsp
    • Curry leaves   few
    • Hing-pinch


    Method:

    In a kadai, heat oil, prepare the seasoning ,add mustard, hing, jeera, once they splutter add chana dal, urad dal, curry leaves, green chillies, saute for 1-2 mins.
    Next add onion and fry well, add tomatoes and stir till the tomatoes become soft.
    Add salt, masala pwd, sugar and mix well. 
    Serve Tomato Onion palya hot with chapatis.


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