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Steamed Idlis

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked rice, 1 cup urad dal, 1-2 tsp methi (fenugreek) seeds (or adjust to taste), Salt to taste, 1-2 cups water or as required, Ghee or oil for greasing. Method: Soak rice and urad dal separately in water, overnight. Soak methi seeds along with urad dal. Next day grind the soaked rice [...]

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Green Coconut Chutney for Dosa, Idli and Uttappam

There are different ways to prepare coconut chutneys to serve with Dosas, Idlias, Uttappams and even Upma. This recipe is for green coconut chutney made of coriander and mint leaves. Ingredients: For the chutney- 1 cup freshly scraped coconut, 1/2 inch piece of ginger, 1-2 green chillies (as per taste), 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves, [...]

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Plain Coconut Chutney for Dosa, Idli and Uttappam

There are different ways to prepare coconut chutneys to serve with Dosas, Idlis, Uttappams and even Upma. This recipe is for a simple and plain coconut chutney. Ingredients: For the chutney - 1 cup freshly scraped coconut, A small grape size ball of tamarind; soaked in warm water for 3-4 minutes, 2 tbsp chutney dal, [...]

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Appe (Paddu)

‘Appe’ is commonly prepared in Southern India and Maharashtra. The batter is similar to that of ‘idli’ but this recipe could be prepared as sweet too. Will post that recipe soon. This is the traditional savory recipe for appe. The photo posted here was taken at one of the South-Indian joints we visit regularly. Ingredients: 2 [...]

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Idli Upma

Ingredients: 5 idlis, chopped into small pieces, 1 small onion, chopped, 1 small tomato, diced, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (rai), 8-10 curry leaves, 1/2 tsp asafoetida (heeng), 2 dry red chillies, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, Salt to taste, Oil for frying, Chopped coriander leaves to garnish. Method: Heat oil in [...]

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Rava Idli

Ingredients: 1 cup rava (suji or semolina), 1 cup sour or fresh yoghurt, beaten, Salt to taste, A pinch of soda bicarb, Ghee for greasing, Idli making stand. For the seasoning- 1 tsp rai (mustard seeds), 2-3 green chillies, finely sliced, 2″ ginger, finely chopped, 1 tsp chana dal (gram), 1 tsp udad dal (split [...]

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Colorful Mini Idlis

Ingredients: 250gms suji (semolina), 1 cup buttermilk, 2 tsp beetroot paste, 2 tsp pudina (mint leaves) paste, 1 tsp Eno, 10-15 curry leaves, 2 chopped green chillies, 1 tsp mustard, 1 tbsp oil, Salt according to taste. Method: Add suji and salt to buttermilk and keep aside for 5 minutes. Add eno and divide into [...]

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