Month: May 2020

Fried Oats Idli With Sweet And Tangy Kadhi

FRIED OATS IDLI WITH SWEET AND TANGY KADHI

Hello, and welcome to my cooking corner again. We must be aware that Idli is a staple breakfast option in India. We make various kinds of idlis too like rice idli, moong dal idli, oats idli and many other variations and they are enjoyed in almost all the households so much that today it is a celebrated option to go for as a proper, satisfying and hearty meal either in breakfast or lunch and dinner. We generally also make sambhar and chutneys to go along with idlis but today I will be introducing the concept of having idlis with a sweet and tangy kadhi. It is healthier, tastier and unique and it can be made quite easily without taking much of your precious time. So come on let’s start with it’s making—

Ingredients:-For the fried oats idli

  1. Oats Idli-250 gms
  2. Curd-2 cups
  3. Water-As needed to make a thick batter

For the idli tadka:-

  1. Black Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
  2. Asafoetida-A pinch
  3. Green Chillies-4
  4. Red Chilly Powder-1tsp
  5. Turmeric Powder-1/2 tsp
  6. Garam Masala-1tsp
  7. Dry Mango Powder-1/2 tsp
  8. Crushed Peanuts and crushed fennel seeds-1tsp
  9. Ghee-1tbsp

For the sweet-salty kadhi:-

  1. Gram Flour-2 tbsp
  2. Curd-3 tbsp
  3. Salt-According to taste
  4. Turmeric Powder-1tsp
  5. Red Chilly Powder-1tsp
  6. Coriander Powder-1tsp
  7. Garam Masala-1tsp
  8. Sugar-1tsp
  9. Dry Mango Powder-1/2 tsp
  10. Ghee or Vegetable Oil-2 tbsp

For the kadhi tempering:-

  1. Black Mustard Seeds-1/2 tsp
  2. Asafoetida-A pinch
  3. Kasuri Methi-1tsp
  4. Ghee-2 tbsp

STEPS
STEP 1

To make the idli, I have used an Mtr ready-made mix and taken 250 gms of it in a bowl. Now add curd and water to it to form a batter of thick consistency. Pour it into idli molds after greasing the molds and steam it till done.

Now for the idli tadka, take a pan and add ghee, black mustard seeds, green chillies, red chilly powder, turmeric powder, garam masala and dry mango powder and roast it for 30 seconds. Now add in the idlis to the pan and give everything a good stir. Keep aside. You can also add curry leaves and dry red chillies to the tadka though it is optional.
Step 2

To make the sweet-salty kadhi, take a bowl and add the given amounts of gram flour and curd to it. Next mix in the salt, turmeric powder, red chilly powder, coriander powder, garam masala, dry mango powder and sugar to the curd and gram flour mixture.
Step 3

Take a pan and add the tempering ingredients to it. When done, add this tadka to the above made kadhi mixture. Boil for three minutes before switching the gas off. 

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Our FRIED OATS IDLI WITH SWEET AND TANGY KADHI is ready. Serve it in breakfast or lunch or anytime that you like.

Friends do try the recipe at home. Share your comments and feedback. Have a great week ahead everyone. Till then healthy cooking, happy living!!!

Sesame Peanut Rice with Creamy Brinjal

SESAME-PEANUT RICE WITH CREAMY BRINJAL

Hello, and welcome to my cooking corner yet again. Today I am going to share the recipe of Sesame-Peanut rice with creamy brinjals which I made today. It is a mildly spiced rice with a special spice mix of sesame, peanuts, garlic etc which adds a great flavour to the rice along with creamy brinjals cooked in a thick gravy of onions ginger, garlic and milk. The recipe was liked by everyone in my family and it really was delicious. So I decided to share it with you all too. I hope you guys will like it. So let’s start with the making—

Ingredients:-For the spicy rice

  1. Raw Rice-300 gms

2. Garam Masala(whole)-A few

3. Cardamoms-2

4. Cinnamon-1stick

5. Onions-2

6. Raisins-A few

7. Ginger-Grated

8. Butter-2 tbsp

For the sesame-peanut spice mix:–

  1. Sesame-2tbsp

2. Peanut-2tbsp

3. Garlic-3

4. Dry red chillies-2

5. Fennel Seeds-1tbsp

STEPS

Step 1

To make the spice mix roast the sesame, peanuts, garlic, dry red chillies and fennel seeds in a pan. Let it cool. Grind it coarsely and keep aside. Chop the onions finely. Grate the ginger.

Step 2

To make the spicy rice, take a pan and add butter in it. Now add the cardamom and cinnamon. Next add the chopped onions. Fry it a bit. Now add some grated ginger. Next add the roasted spice mix. Take care not to over fry it. Now add the washed rice along with a little bit of salt and sugar. Now add the required amount of water and pressure cook it till done.

Our Sesame-peanut rice is ready. Garnish it with some raisins. You can add your choice of nuts too in it. Serve it with creamy brinjals.

CREAMY BRINJALS

Ingredients:-

  1. Brinjals-2

2. Onion-1

3. Ginger-Garlic paste-1tsp

4. Coriander powder-2 tbsp

5. Cumin powder-1tsp

6. Red chilly powder-1tsp

7. Garam Masala-1tsp

8. Tomato puree-1tbsp

9. Salt-According to taste

10. Milk-1cup

11. Oil-2 tbsp

12. Fresh cream-For garnish

STEPS

Step 1

Wash and cut the brinjals into medium sized pieces. Chop the onions finely. Shallow fry the brinjals in a pan. Keep aside.

Step 2

Take a pan. Add oil, cumin seeds and let it splutter. Add the chopped onion. Next add the ginger garlic paste. Fry a bit. Now add all the spices, coriander, cumin, red chilly powder, garam masala and fry again. Now add the tomato puree. Fry again for three minutes. Now add water and fried brinjals to the gravy. Next add the milk and cook on medium flame for three minutes. When the gravy is thickened switch off the gas. Garnish with fresh cream.

Our Creamy Brinjals are done. Serve hot with the sesame-peanut rice. You can alternatively serve it with tandoori rotis, toast or steamed rice.

Do try the recipe at home. Share your comments and feedback. Have a great week everyone. Till then healthy cooking, happy living!!

Stuffed Green Gram Cheela with Bengal Gram and Onion Chutney

STUFFED GREEN GRAM CHEELA WITH BENGAL GRAM AND ONION CHUTNEY

Hello, and welcome to my cooking corner again. Today I am sharing a recipe of Green Gram Cheela with a potato and panir filling served with Bengal gram or chanadal and onion chutney. In India we usually make different kinds of cheelas which are a healthier option for breakfast. Some people like besan cheela, dal cheela, rice cheela etc as they are delicious and non-fried items. Today I have tried to make cheelas from green gram served along with a spicy potato and panir filling. It is tastier, healthier as it is shallow fried and is an excellent option for breakfast or brunch. So I tried it in my kitchen today and everyone liked it in my family. I hope you guys will like it too. So let’s start with the making—

Ingredients for the green gram cheela:–

  1. Green Gram-250 gms
  2. Ginger-1tsp
  3. Cumin-A pinch(1/4 tsp)
  4. Green Chillies-2

For the stuffing:–

  1. Potatoes-3
  2. Peanuts-A few
  3. Onion-1
  4. Turmeric Powder-1tsp
  5. Red Chilly Powder-1tsp
  6. Coriander Powder-1tsp
  7. Garam Masala-1tsp
  8. Lemon Juice-1tsp
  9. Panir-100 gms
  10. Cheese-For garnish

For the tempering:-

  1. Black Mustard Seeds-1tsp
  2. Asafoetida-A pinch
  3. Oil-2 tbsp

STEPS

STEP 1

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Wash and soak the green gram overnight. Then grind it with ginger, green chilies, and a pinch of cumin to a fine paste. Keep aside.

STEP 2

For the stuffing boil potatoes, peel and chop them in small cubes. Cut panir in small cubes. Chop the onions finely. Now take a pan. Add all the tempering ingredients as mentioned in the pan. Then add peanuts and fry for a minute. Add chopped onions, salt, turmeric powder, red chilly powder, coriander powder, and garam masala. Fry everything for two minutes till the rawness of the spices disappears. Now when the batter is ready, mix in the panir cubes. When the batter cools down, add a dash of fresh lime juice to enhance the taste.

STEP 3

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To make the cheela take a dosai pan. Cut half of an onion and grease it with oil. Smear this oil-coated onion slice on the pan. Now pour a ladle of the green gram batter into the pan. Spread it evenly like a dosai and let it simmer on medium flame. Add oil to make it slightly crispy. Take it out when cooked on both sides and lightly browned.

STEP 4

Now take a plate. Put the cheela in it. Fill the potato batter in the middle of the cheela and grate some cheese over it though it is optional. Fold it as shown in the picture. Our Stuffed Green Gram Cheela is done. Serve hot with chanadal and onion chutney. Now let’s move over to prepare our chutney.

BENGAL GRAM (CHANADAL) AND ONION CHUTNEY

Ingredients:-For the chutney:-

  1. Bengal Gram(Chana Dal)-250 gms
  2. Onion-1
  3. Dry Red Chillies-2
  4. Garlic-1 pod
  5. Curd-2 tsp
  6. Lemon Juice-1/2 tsp
  7. Salt-According to taste

For the tempering:-

  1. Black Mustard Seeds-1/2 tsp
  2. Dry Red Chilly-1
  3. Asafoetida-A pinch
  4. Oil-1 tbsp

STEPS

STEP 1

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Take a pan. Roast the chana dal, dry red chilies, onion, and garlic till slightly browned. Take out from the pan before it starts to burn and blacken.

STEP 2

Grind everything in a mixer-grinder with some water to a fine paste. Take out in a bowl. Add salt and the curd. Mix everything up.

STEP 3

For the tempering, take a pan and add all the ingredients in it. When they start to splutter, pour it in the chutney bowl. Mix well. Now lastly add in some lemon juice and give it all a final mix.

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Our Chana dal and Onion Chutney is done. Serve it with the above-made cheelas and enjoy.

Friends do try the recipe at home. Share your comments and feedback. Have a great day everyone. Till then healthy eating, happy living. Stay home, stay happy, stay safe!