Cabbage Poha

Cabbage Poha  or Cabbage Avalakki is spicy and quick breakfast recipe. Poha (Oggarane Avalakki ) is easy to cook, adding vegetables to it makes it more nutritious and tasty. This one is with humble Cabbage always found in market , easy , healthy and  loaded with nutrients.Enjoy!

Cabbage Avalakki Ingredients: 1 cup poha ((flaked rice /avalakki) 1 cup cabbage finely grated) 1/2 cup onion finely chopped3-4  green chillies, finely chopped Salt to taste For Seasoning: 2 tbsp. oil 1/2 tsp. mustard 1/2 tsp.cumin seeds 1 tsp chana dal 1 tsp. Urad dal 2 tsp. peanuts Hing- a pinch Curry leaves-few Turmeric pwd-pinch Bhath pwd-1 tsp For Garnishing 2 tbsp. grated coconut Few coriander leaves Method: In a pan , Stir fry Cabbage well in little oil keep it aside. Soak the poha in water for 5-10min. Wash  and drain the water completely. Heat the oil in the pan, fry the peanuts and keep it aside. Next add seasonings and fry till done. Add green chillies and onion and stir fry. Once done add the poha and mix well. Add salt, coconut ,peanuts ,stir fried cabbage  and coriander leaves to the poha. Add lemon juice ,add bhath pwd and mix well.  Serve Cabbage Poha hot.

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Coriander Dosa

Coriander Dosa  is healthy, nutritious and filling breakfast. This is a spicy version. Easy to make and enjoyed hot. A mix of dosa batter with spice and coconut to give the perfect flavoured, crispy and spicy crepes.

Coriander Dosa

Ingredients:

• Dosa batter -3-4  cups
• Salt as per taste
• Oil
• Jeera-1 tsp

To Grind

• Coconut-1/4 cup
• Green chillies-4-5
• Tamarind juice - 1 tbsp
• Fresh Coriander leaves-1/4 cup

Method: To begin with grind in mixer the items mentioned in grinding with little water.  Add to the dosa batter. Add salt, jeera. Mix well. Make dosas. Serve hot with butter or ghee.
(the dosa is spicy and can be enjoyed like that only ) however you can still enjoy with Chutney powder also.

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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:

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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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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Carrot Methi Paratha

Carrot Methi Paratha is easy wholesome breakfast recipe-a healthy start of your day.Made from Methi aka Fenugreek leaves with carrots , it is colourful and tasty easy lunch box recipe.

Carrot Methi Paratha

Ingredients

• 1 cup  wheat flour
•  2-4 tbsp yogurt/curds
• 1/2 tsp  Jeera /cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp Ajwain/carom seeds
• 1 /2 tsp turmeric 
• 1 -2 tsp chilli powder/garam masala
• 1/2 tsp jeera dhania powder
• 1 cup finely chopped fenugreek/Methi leaves
• 1 cup grated carrot
• 2 tbsp oil
• salt to taste

Method

In a bowl combine all the ingredients with the flour ,add yogurt  and knead into smooth dough,add little water if req.Add oil and knead it again and keep it covered for sometime.Make parathas.Heat a skillet (tava) gently, put in the paratha, add oil ,turn on both sides till done.Serve  hot with pickle or curds.

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Rice Sevai Upma

Rice Sevai Upma is enjoyable healthy filling breakfast recipe.A perfect start for your busy day.

Ingredients:

· 2 cups rice vermicelli

· 1/2  cup simla mirch chopped

· 1 onion chopped 

. 1 carrot chopped
.1/2 cup steamed peas

Seasoning

· 4-5 green chillies chopped
. few-Groundnuts

· few curry leaves

· 1 tbsp oil

· 1/2 tsp mustard seeds

.1/2 tsp jeera

· 1 tsp urad dal

· 1 tsp channa dal
 .Turmeric-pinch
. Hing-pinch

· Salt for taste

· Water

Garnishing

· 1-2 tbsp grated coconut

· Few coriander leaves

Method:

• Boil water in a vessel.In a bowl add the rice sevai ,add the hot water allow to rest for 5-10 mins. Next in a kadai , add oil,fry the cashews and keep it aside. Next add mustard seeds, followed by urad dal, channa dal ,and jeera, hing, curry leaves, chopped chilies, turmeric and sauté well. Now, add vegetables and stir fry well .Strain the vermicelli and add to the kadai,add salt  .Mix well.Add the fried cashews and mix well.Garnish with coconut.Serve hot.

(you can follow the instructions on the packet for cooking the vermicelli) 

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Corn Avalakki

Corn Poha or Avalakki is spicy and quick breakfast recipe.Poha (Oggarane Avalakki ) is easy to cook, adding vegetables to it makes it more nutritious and tasty.This one is with sweet corn .The kids will definately love it.

Corn Poha / Corn Avalakki Ingredients: 1 cup poha ((flaked rice /avalakki) 1 cup steamed corn 5-6 green chillies, finely chopped Salt to taste For Seasoning: 2 tbsp. oil 1/2 tsp. mustard 1/2 tsp.cumin seeds 1 tsp chana dal 1 tsp. Urad dal 2 tsp. peanuts (opt) Hing- a pinch Curry leaves-few Turmeric pwd-pinch For Garnishing 2 tbsp. grated coconut Few coriander leaves Method: Soak the poha in water for 5-10min. Wash  and drain the water completely. Heat the oil in the pan, fry the peanuts and keep it aside . Next add seasonings and fry till done. Add green chillies and corn and stir fry. Once done add the poha and mix well. Add salt, coconut ,peanuts and coriander leaves to the poha. Mix well  and serve hot.

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Ragi Sevai Upma

Ragi Sevai Upma is enjoyable healthy filling breakfast recipe mainly made in South Indian families. A perfect mix  for your busy day.

Ingredients:

                          Ragi Sevai 

· 2 cups ragi vermicelli /ragi semiya

· 1/2  cup simla mirch chopped

· 1 onion chopped 

. 1 carrot chopped
.  1/2 cup beans chopped 

Seasoning

· 6-7 green chillies chopped

· few curry leaves

· 1 tbsp oil

· 1/2 tsp mustard seeds

.1/2 tsp jeera

· 1 tsp urad dal

· 1 tsp channa dal
 .Turmeric-pinch
. Hing-pinch

· Salt for taste

· Water

Garnishing

· 1-2 tbsp grated coconut

· Few coriander leaves

Method:

• Add little oil in a pan,roast the vermicelli well and keep it aside.Next add oil,fry the cashews and keep it aside.Next add mustard seeds, followed by urad dal, channa dal ,and jeera, hing, curry leaves, chopped chilies, turmeric and sauté well.Now, add vegetables and stir fry well .Next add the vermicelli,salt  and add boiled water.Cook till the water evaporates .Add the fried cashews and mix well.Garnish with coconut.Serve hot.

(you can follow the instructions on the packet for cooking the vermicelli) 

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Tamarind Upma

Tamarind Upma or Tamarind Upit is simple and easy to prepare.A perfect, filling,healthy breakfast recipe. This is made with Rice Rava (traditionally known as Akkitari uppittu in Karnataka) blended with tamarind and spices. Enjoy this hot during the monsoons.

Ingredients:

Tamarind Upma

• Rice rava- 1cup (akki tari)
• Water - 1- 2 cups (adj)
• 2-3 tbsp. tamarind juice
• 1-2 tsp grated jaggery
• 2 tsp Rasam Pwd
• 1/2 Dhania jeera pwd
• Salt for taste
• Coconut-1-2 tbsp

• Seasoning
• Oil-2 tbsp
• Mustard -1/2 tsp
• Hing- pinch
• Jeera-1/2 tsp
• Channa dal-1tsp
• Urad dal-1tsp
• Curry leaves-few
• Red chilies-1-2

Method: Fry the rava for 10mins and keep it aside.In a  pan,add tamarind juice, jaggery, rasam powder, masala pwd, salt, turmeric and little water. Boil for 5-10 minutes.Keep it aside.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 fried rava ,salt and mix well next add the gojju and hot water. Mix well.Cook till the water is gone.Simmer and close the lid for 2-3 min.

Garnish with  coconut and serve Tamarind Upma hot.

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

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Mavinakayi Avalakki / Raw Mango Poha

Mavinakayi Avalakki or Raw Mango Poha is spicy and quick breakfast recipe.Poha (Oggarane Avalakki ) is easy to cook, adding vegetables to it makes it more nutritious and tasty.This one is with raw mango and gives it a nice tangy spicy taste. Enjoy !!

Mavinakayi Avalakki Ingredients: 1 cup poha ((flaked rice /avalakki) 1 capsicum (finely chopped) (opt) 5-6 green chillies, finely chopped 3-4  tbsp. grated raw mango shreds Salt to taste For Seasoning: 1 tbsp. oil 1/2 tsp. mustard 1/2 tsp.Jeera/cumin seeds 1 tsp chana dal 1 tsp. Urad dal 2 tsp. peanuts Hing- a pinch Curry leaves-few Turmeric pwd-pinch For Garnishing 1 tbsp grated fresh coconut Few coriander leaves Method: Soak the poha in water for 5-10min.  Wash  and drain the water completely. Heat the oil in the pan, fry the peanuts and keep it aside . Next add seasonings and fry till done. Add green chillies and capsicum and stir fry. Once done add the poha and mix well. Add salt, coconut ,raw mango shreds peanuts and coriander leaves to the poha. Mix well  and serve hot.

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Ragi Paddu

Ragi Paddu or Gundponglu  is a yummy recipe made from Ragi Dosa Batter using the Paddu tava . 

How to Give Your Children Extra Iron — Try this delicious Ragi recipe as breakfast / snack.

Enjoy !!

Ragi Paddu

Ingredients

Ragi Dosa Batter-1 cup

Salt as per taste

Few Coriander leaves

Green chillies-2-3 chopped

Jeera -1 tsp

Onion-1 finely chopped

Fresh coconut-grated

Oil as required

Method:  Mix the salt,onions,coriander leaves,chilies with Ragi Dosa batter. Next apply oil to the paddu tava and pour the batter in the holes of tava and keep it on low flame. Cover. Once done turn it over and cook the other side.
Serve Ragi Paddu hot with chutney or enjoy just like that.

Please note the colour is slightly darker due to Ragi Flour.

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Carrot Sevai Upma

Carrot Sevai Upma is  simple and easy breakfast recipe.Colorful and healthy, a lunch box idea for your kids too. Grated Carrots added to vermicelli, a quick fix for your busy day.

Carrot Sevai Upma

Ingredients:

· 2 cups vermicelli

· 1 1/2 cup grated carrots
.  .

Seasoning

· 6-7 green chillies chopped

· few curry leaves

· 1 tbsp oil

· 1/2 tsp mustard seeds

.1/2 tsp jeera

· 1 tsp urad dal

· 1 tsp channa dal
 .Turmeric-pinch
. Hing-pinch

· Salt for taste
. few cashews fried (opt)

· Water

Garnishing

· 1-2 tbsp grated coconut

· Few coriander leaves

Method:

• Add little oil in a pan,roast the vermicelli well and keep it aside.
• Next add oil,fry the cashews and keep it aside.
• Next add mustard seeds, followed by urad dal, channa dal and jeera, hing, curry leaves, chopped chilies, turmeric, and sauté well. Now, add the grated carrots and stir fry well Next add the vermicelli,salt  and add boiled water. Cook till the water evaporates . Add the fried cashews and mix well. Garnish with coconut.
• Serve Carrot Sevai Upma hot.

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Paddu / Gundponglu

Paddu / Gundponglu or Appe is a yummy recipe made from Dosa Batter using the Paddu tava . A easy and delicious breakfast idea. You can send it for Kids tiffen box too. Try it out.

Paddu / Gundponglu 

Ingredients

Dosa Batter-1 cup

Salt as per taste

Few Coriander leaves

Green chillies-1-2 chopped

Onion-1 finely chopped

Fresh coconut-few finely chopped.

Oil as required

Method:  Mix the salt, onions, coriander leaves, chilies with dosa batter. Next apply oil to the paddu tava and pour the batter in the holes of tava and keep it on low flame. Cover. Once done turn it over and cook the other side. Serve hot with chutney or enjoy just like that.

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Seemebadnekai Upit / Chow Chow Upma

Seemebadnekai Upma or Upit is the simple upma blended with the green Chow Chow/Chayote Squash (in English).It is tasty , spicy and filling breakfast.A nice,hot breakfast for chilly winter mornings.

Seemebadnekai Upit

Ingredients:

Rava or sooji- 1cup

Water - 2 cups

Chow Chow/Seemebadnekai -1 cup chopped

Green chillies-6-7

Curry leaves-few

Oil-1-2 tbsp

Mustard-1/2tsp

Jeera-1/2tsp

Channa dal-1tsp

Urad dal-1tsp
Hing- a pinch
Turmeric-a pinch

Fresh coriander-few

Salt to taste

Freshly grated coconut-1/2 cup

Method:  Fry the rava well until slightly brown and aromatic and keep it aside.Boil water.Heat oil in a pan add musturd,jeera when they begin to splutter

add channa and urad dal fry about 2 minutes until light brown.Next add chopped vegetable,hing, curry leaves, green chillies and fry well.Once done add fried rava ,salt and mix well next add the boiling water slowly.Stir until all the water is gone.Close the lid and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.Garnish with coriander leaves and coconut and serve hot.

You can also add Dhania-Jeera Powder/Kalamiri Powder for additional spicy flavor.

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Vegetable Sevai

Vegetable Sevai  is enjoyable healthy filling breakfast recipe mainly made in South Indian families.A good mix of vegetables for your busy day.

Vegetable Sevai

Ingredients:

· 2 cups vermicelli

· 1 cup simla mirch chopped

· 1 onion chopped 

. 1 carrot chopped

. 1/2 cup steamed peas

Seasoning

· 6-7 green chillies chopped

· few curry leaves

· 1 tbsp oil

· 1/2 tsp mustard seeds

.1/2 tsp jeera

· 1 tsp urad dal

· 1 tsp channa dal
 .Turmeric-pinch
. Hing-pinch

· Salt for taste
. few cashews fried (opt)

· Water

Garnishing

· 1-2 tbsp grated coconut

· Few coriander leaves

Method:

• Add little oil in a pan,roast the vermicelli well and keep it aside.Next add oil,fry the cashews and keep it aside.Next add mustard seeds, followed by urad dal, channa dal ,and jeera, hing, curry leaves, chopped chilies, turmeric and sauté well.Now, add vegetables and stir fry well .Next add the vermicelli,salt  and add boiled water.Cook till the water evaporates .Add the fried cashews and mix well.Garnish with coconut.Serve hot.
• (you can add pulao masala i/o of chilies)

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