Seasoned Idli

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

Idlis are fun. They are soft, fluffy and easy to prepare.

Seasoned 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
• Hing-pinch
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• 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 seasoned idli hot with ghee,chutney or saagu.

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

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Capsicum Sandwich-2

Capsicum Sandwich-2 : eat it as snack or at picnics. Everyone loves it. Simple and easy. Simple lunch box recipe for kids.

Prep Time: 15mins

Cook Time:20 Mins

Total time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Author: Smita

Ingredients:

• Bread
• Butter 
• capsicum-finely chopped
• Pepper pwd for sprinkling
• salt
• italian seasoning

Green Chutney:

• 4-5 green chillies, chopped 
• Coriander leaves,Mint
• Fresh grated coconut -1/2 cup
• Roasted gram dal-hurikadle
• 1 tsp. tamarind paste
• Salt to taste

Method: Grind all the chutney ingredients to a smooth paste with little water. Keep aside.

Remove the edges of the bread slices, apply butter, apply green chutney, mix capsicum with salt, italian seasoning and add onto the bread. Add some pepper powder. Apply butter, chutney and on another bread slice,  place this on top layer. 

Toast it and Cut it in any shape and serve.


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Capsicum Tomato Sandwich

Capsicum Tomato Sandwich is simple and easy to make.Enjoy as a quick snack or mini dinner.

Prep Time: 15mins

Cook Time:20 Mins

Total time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Author: Smita

Capsicum Tomato Sandwich 

Ingredients

• 1 cup sliced capsicum
• 1 cup tomato chopped
• 3-4  green chilies–chopped finely
• ½ tsp jeera
• ¼ tsp mustard
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 
• 1-2 tsp italian seasoning
• a few chopped coriander leaves
• Sandwich masala 
• 8 Bread slices 
• Butter
• Salt
• Green Chutney
• Ketchup

Method:In a kadai,heat oil,add mustard seeds,cumin seeds,green chilies,curry leaves,hing, tumeric ,add tomatoes, capsicum and stir fry well ,once done add salt,coriander leaves and mix well.Take bread,apply butter and  green chutney, add the capsicum tomato mix ,add some sandwich masala,cover with another chutney-butter spread bread.Grill in toaster.Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.You can also add cheese to make it more tastier.


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Cucumber Sandwich

Cucumber Sandwich : eat it as snack or at picnics. Everyone loves it. Simple and easy. Simple lunch box recipe for kids.

Prep Time: 15mins

Cook Time:20 Mins

Total time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Author: Smita

Ingredients:

• Bread
• Butter 
• Cucumber slices
• Pepper pwd for sprinkling

Green Chutney:

• 4-5 green chilies, chopped 
• Coriander leaves, Mint leaves
• Fresh grated coconut -1/2 cup
• Roasted gram dal-hurikadle
• 1 tsp. tamarind paste
• Salt to taste

Method: Grind all the chutney ingredients to a smooth paste with little water. Keep aside.

Remove the edges of the bread slices, apply butter, green chutney, keep slices of cucumber evenly. Add some pepper powder. Apply butter, chutney and on another bread slice,  place this on top layer. Toast it. Cut it in any shape and serve Cucumber Sandwich with ketchup.


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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

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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Dahi Pakodi

Dahi Pakodi is a yummy combination of spicy Moong Dal Pakodi in chilled curds(Dahi-yogurt) blended with chutnies.

Simply Delicious. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

Dahi Pakodi

• 1 cup split moong dal
  
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
  
• 5-6 green chillies finely chopped
• few Coriander leaves chopped
• Few curry leaves chopped
• 1tsp cumin/jeera
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 1 tsp chilli pwd
•  1-2 tbsp grated coconut
• salt to taste
• 2 cups yogurt/curds
• 1-2 tsp Chaat masala 
• 1-2 tsp red chilli pwd
• Green chutney
• Tamarind chutney
• Few chopped onions
• Grated carrots (Garnish)
• Coriander leaves (garnish)
• Bowl of water

• Method: Soak moong dal for 3-4 hours or overnight. Grind with little water. Add the other ingredients and mix well. Heat little oil and add to the batter and mix. In a kadai, heat oil, make pakoras and  fry until it becomes golden brown on both sides. Drain on absorbent paper. Once cool soak them in water. These should be completely dipped in water. Keep for 1-2 hours in water till pakori become soft. Take out pakori from water and squeeze out excess of water from them.
• Blend the curds, add salt, chaat masala, add the pakodi in it. 
• Add some green chutney, tamarind chutney, garnish with grated carrots and onions. Enjoy.

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Peas Idli

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

Idlis are fun. They are soft, fluffy, colorful and easy to prepare. A perfect breakfast for all days. An ideal recipe for kid's lunch box too!

Prep Time :10 mins
Cooking Time:  20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins

Category: Breakfast
Author: Smishri
Servings : 4

Peas Idli

Ingredients : 

• Idli Batter -3 cups
• Green Peas steamed: 1/2 cup 
• 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 

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, steamed peas, 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 Peas Idli hot with ghee, chutney or saagu.

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Potato Cheese Sandwich

Potato Cheese Sandwich is simple and easy to make. Enjoy as a quick snack or mini dinner.

Potato Cheese Sandwich

Prep Time: 20mins

Cook Time:10 Mins

Total time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Author: Smita

Ingredients

• 2 cups boiled grated potatoes
• Cheese slice-4
• 3-4  green chilies–chopped finely
• Sandwich masala or Chaat masala
• 8 Bread slices 
• Butter
• Salt
• Green Chutney
• Ketchup
• Tomato, onion, capsicum slices

Method: Prepare the potato stuffing, add salt, sandwich masala, chilies, mix well.

Take bread, apply butter and  green chutney, smear the potato stuffing, top it up with the slices of vegetables, add some chaat masala, cover with another chutney-butter spread bread. 

Grill in toaster. 

Serve this sandwich hot with chutney or ketchup.




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Cabbage Idli

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

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

 A perfect recipe for all days. 

Prep Time :10 mins
Cooking Time:  20 mins

Cabbage Idli

Total Time: 30 mins
Category: Breakfast
Author: Smishri
Servings : 4


Ingredients : 

• Idli Batter -3 cups
• Cabbage : 1 cup grated
• 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 

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, grated cabbage, 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 Cabbage idli hot with ghee, chutney or saagu.

Shredded Cabbage can also be included in your cuisine in various forms like salads, stir-fry, soups and slaw.

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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 Idli

Carrot Idli is interesting twist to the normal idlis. Soft with a blend of grated carrots and seasonings gives it a great taste. Enjoy hot with chutney. Idlis are fun. They are soft, fluffy, colorful and easy to prepare. A perfect breakfast for all days. An ideal recipe for kid's lunch box too!

Prep Time :10 mins
Cooking Time:  20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Category: Breakfast
Author: Smishri
Servings : 4


Ingredients : 

Carrot Idli

• Idli Batter -3 cups
• Carrot : 1 cup grated
• 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 

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, grated carrots, 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 Carrot Idli hot with ghee, chutney or saagu.

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Onion Chutney

Onion Chutney is spicy and makes a good combination with DOSA,IDLI OR CHAPATI.This one with ground red chillies.

Ingredients:
2  onions, chopped

Onion Chutney

6-7 dry red chillies 
Tamarind paste -2 tsp
Menthya -1/2 tsp
Salt as per taste


Seasoning
Mustard seeds 1 tsp
Chana dal-1tsp
Urad Dal-1 tsp
Curry leaves few
Oil-2 tsp


Method: Heat the oil,add onions ,red chillies,hing,menthya seeds and sauté for 5-10mins.. Add tamarind and grind it into chutney with very less water if req.Season with the items given.Serve it with hot dosa or idli.

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Spinach Sandwich

Spinach Sandwich is simple and easy to make. Enjoy as a quick snack or send it as school lunch. An easy way of adding greens to your diet. Spinach or Palak provides healthy nutrients and is rich in iron, vitamins and minerals. It is very important for overall health including skin, hair etc. It is one of the immunity booster foods.

Ingredients

Spinach Sandwich

• 1 cup chopped spinach 
• 1 tsp Sandwich masala 
• 1/2 tsp pepper pwd
• 1-2 chilies (opt)
• 1/2 tsp oil
• 8 Bread slices 
• Butter
• Grated cheese
• Salt
• Green Chutney
• Ketchup

Method: In a kadai,heat oil, add palak leaves and stir fry well, once done add salt pepper pwd  and mix well. Take bread,apply butter and  green chutney, add the palak mix, add some sandwich masala,add cheese ,cover with another chutney-butter spread bread. Grill in toaster. Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.


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Capsicum Sandwich

Capsicum Sandwich is simple and easy to make.Enjoy as a quick snack or mini dinner.

Capiscum Sandwich

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped capsicum
• ½ onion – chopped finely
• 3-4  green chilies–chopped finely
• ½ tsp jeera
• ¼ tsp mustard
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 
• Pinch Hing
• a few chopped coriander leaves
• Sandwich masala 
• 8 Bread slices 
• Butter
• Salt
• Green Chutney
• Ketchup

Method:In a kadai,heat oil,add mustard seeds,cumin seeds,green chilies,curry leaves,hing, tumeric ,add onions, capsicum and stir fry well ,once done add salt,coriander leaves and mix well.Take bread,apply butter and  green chutney, add the capsicum mix ,add some sandwich masala,cover with another chutney-butter spread bread.Grill in toaster.Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.You can also add cheese to make it more tastier.


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Simple Sandwich

Sandwich : eat it as brunch,snack or at picnics.Everyone loves it.There are various ways of making it.This one is simple and easy.

Ingredients:

• Bread
• Butter 
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, sliced
• Chaat masala
• Tomato ketchup

Green Chutney:

• 4-5 green chillies, chopped 
• Coriander leaves,Mint
• 2 tbsp. grated coconut (opt)
• or roasted gram dal
• 1 tsp. tamarind or lemon juice
• Salt to taste

Method: Grind all the chutney ingredients to a smooth paste with little water.Keep aside.

Remove the edges of the bread slices,apply butter,green chutney and place sliced cucumber,tomato,sprinkle pepper pwd,salt,chaat masala.Apply butter,chutney and little ketchup on another bread slice ,place this on top layer.Cut it in triangle shape and serve.

Coconut Chutney

Coconut chutney with Hurikadle(dahlia) is all time favorite of South Indian homes, a great combination for Idlis and Dosas. It is an easy and simple chutney recipe.

Coconut Chutney

Ingredients 

• 1cup fresh/frozen coconut
• 6 -7 green chillies (chopped)
• White dal-2 tbsp (puttani/hurigadle)
• Tamarind paste 1/4 tsp
• Salt

Method:

Grind all above items with minimum amount of water.

Season with mustard seeds, chanadal , urad dal, hing, menthya seeds, curry leaves.

Serve with chapatis, dosa, idli or parathas. Just spread or toasted bread too!

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Kadlekayi /Peanut Chutney

Kadlekayi chutney(peanut chutney) a superb combination with IDLI,dosa or chapati.Enjoy this gluten free vegan groundnut chutney ,the recipe is simple and easy.

KadlekayiChutney

Ingredients:
Peanuts - 3/4 cup
Grated coconut - little (optional)
Red chillies - 6-8
Tamarind - little
Salt as required

Seasoning
Mustard seeds-1 tsp
Chana dal-1/2 tsp
Urad Dal-1/2 tsp
Curry leaves-few
Hing-a pinch

Method:
Roast the peanuts ,red chillies in little oil.Grind peanuts, red chillies, tamarind and salt with little water first.Then add more water and grind it to a slightly smooth paste.

Season with mustard seeds,chanadal ,urad dal,hing,curry leaves.Enjoy

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