Adai Varieties, Breakfast Recipes, Millet Recipes

THINAI ADAI

July 1, 2016 by Nithya 2 Comments

Adai is a lentil crepe made for breakfast or dinner in South India usually along with rice.But here I have used a healthy version and included Fox Millet which is otherwise called Thinai in Tamil,Kangni in Hindi and Navane in Kannada.Whatever it’s name may be it is a very healthy substitute for rice.Fox Millet has innumerable health benefits.You can add a lot of variations in this by adding veggies like shallots,onions,drumstick leaves and cabbage to make it more nutritious. Thinai when consumed regularly lowers sugar levels,has iron content and lots of Vitamin B.So whenever possible make idlis,dosas and adai with…

KANCHIPURAM IDLI

June 28, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Kanchipuram Idli is a traditional breakfast item in most South Indian households.However did you know it is made in the Madapallis or Temple Kitchens and offered to GOD VARADARAJA PERUMAL in Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu and is encased in the dried mandharai leaves as per the procedure followed there.It is a whole some and easily digestable meal since it has rice and urad dal.As per custom it is steamed in a large foot long vessel which requires hours to get cooked.But in homes we can make the same Idli in our idli moulds or small vessels as well. I…

PEPPER SEVAI

June 4, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Sevai or Idiyappam is a steamed noodle variety made out of rice flour.It is a filling yet light variety breakfast also suitable for Dinner menu.I have quite a few varieties of sevai in my blog and make it as and when I crave for them.Besides making it with rice flour I also make with par boiled rice which is soaked and ground and steamed into idlis and then squeezed down in a press called nazhi. Every South Indian household posseses one and is a traditional tiffin item on the menu.In this particular post I have flavoured it with Black Pepper…

Breakfast Recipes, Dosa Varieties

DOSA

May 30, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Dosa is a kind of crepe with fermented batter made from rice and urad dal. Many of you might think what is the necessity to post a recipe for Dosa or the making of its batter and what is the difference between an Idli batter and Dosa Batter.Well to be precise in my family Idli and Dosa batters were ground seperately and made for breakfast or dinner from different batters..But due to lack of time and for my own convenience I have started making a batter which suits the making of both of these basic South Indian breakfast delicacies.The taste…

Breakfast Recipes

KANDA POHA

May 23, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Kanda Poha is a staple food of Maharashtra and is eaten with awe for breakfast.This is made with beaten rice or poha with potatoes(batata) and onion(kanda) and cooked to perfection.It is an easy to make dish and is also a good lunch box option.One my friends who is a Maharashtrian,taught me the exotic recipe which was not only quick but easy and tasty as well.Plenty of onions and boiled and cubed potatoes gives this recipe a unique and flavourful feel.As many of you might be aware of Poha in South Indian cuisine would be either Puli Aval which is tamarind based or a pepper flavoured one called Milagu Aval.Also there is a sweet version with jaggery called Vella Aval and sugar based Aval Kesari.

Breakfast Recipes, Millet Recipes

FOXTAIL MILLET PONGAL

May 21, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

These days millets are getting a lot of attention among people and is consumed with great interest due to its health benefits.It is second most widely planted species of millet and is rich in carbohydrates and is rich in fibre.It is helpful in combating with heart diseases and is good for diabetic patients. Lord Muruga is said to have had Thenum Thinai Maavum meaning foxtail millet and honey. Thinai is foxtail millet in Tamil and is one of the oldest known food grains.One of the first recipes I made is Foxtail Millet Pongal. I have always thought Pongal is a…

PANCHARATNA DOSA

April 30, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Long back I had a chance to eat at a quaint little place in Madurai during our temple visit to the city.They served this unusual variety of dosa which was quite a hit there.I being the one who likes to experiment with food found an instant attraction to the dosa and ordered immediately.It turned out to be crispy and soft and we all thoroughly enjoyed it.I had totally forgotten the recipe and it’s name until 2 months back I had this opportunity.

SET DOSA

March 5, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Set Dosa is nothing but Dosa with poha or flattenened rice,raw rice and urad dal carefully ground into a smooth mixture which when poured is slightly thick than the usual dosas and served in stacks of two or three.The dosa is super spongy and fluffy and is highly filling yet light on the stomach.I have tried thiis dosa many a times here in Bangalore whenever i get a chance to eat out.It is served with Vegetable Sagu and Coconut Chutney.You can prepare this dosa with the normal dosa batter too,but you won’t get the fluffy or spongy texture which is…

Breakfast Recipes, Sevai Recipes

TOMATO SEVAI/TOMATO IDIYAPPAM

December 8, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Idiyappam or Sevai is always a good option to make for breakfast.I already have a few idiyappam recipes in my blog,both instant and homemade and they are always filling and also a wholesome meal in itself.When you have idiyappam ready you can flavour it with any thing you like and the options are endless and purely upto your imagination.Usually a breakfast recipe,this can be had a dinner item too as I make it sometimes or a snack.The method of preparation is very easy and quick and can be made in no time.For kids who are fussy eaters,you can always a…

INSTANT PULI SEVAI/IDIYAPPAM

November 25, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

It is a common feature in all our homes during peak morning hours of breaking our heads as what to pack for lunch.It is no exception in my household too and I end up making something which is quick to make, easy to carry and filling too.This Instant Puli Sevai is one such recipe.It can be made in a matter of seconds and is very ideal for bachelors or working women.Here both sevai or idiyappam and puliyodhare mix is readymade and store bought.I had this wonderful opportunity of writing reviews for Eastern Spices and I am posting recipes as and…

OPEN BUTTER MASALA DOSA

August 29, 2015 by Nithya 1 Comment

Open Butter Masala Dosa is one of the items I always order whenever we go out to eat,specially it tastes great at Adigas,the famous chain of resturants here in Bangalore.I have so much wanted to make this at home,specially on a weekend dinner and I could make this last week.All enjoyed it to the core and needless to say it was a super duper hit in Nithya’s Kitchen.I was so pleased with the outcome that I am planning to make this often.The fact that the masala is on the top rather than inside as a stuffing,is the attraction here.Also it has toppings of grated coconut and ,coriander leaves,idli molaga podi and dollops of butter.Yummy!!

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SWEET POTATO CHAAT

SHAHI TUKDA

AAM PANNA

THINAI ADAI

KANCHIPURAM IDLI

PEPPER SEVAI

DOSA

KANDA POHA

FOXTAIL MILLET PONGAL

PANCHARATNA DOSA

SET DOSA

TOMATO SEVAI/TOMATO IDIYAPPAM

INSTANT PULI SEVAI/IDIYAPPAM

OPEN BUTTER MASALA DOSA

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