BLACKEYED PEAS DOSA

required:2 cups of black eyed peas,green chillies-5,ginger-1" piece,cumin seeds-3/4th tsp,salt-according to taste,water-to grind,oil-few spoons,raw rice-1&1/2 tbsp

method

soak blackeyed peas overnight along with rice.drain and next day morning grind with green chillies,ginger,cumin seeds,salt and water to make thick and easy spreadable batter like dosa.heat a seasoned tawa and spread the batter evenly and cook on medium to high heat.when the batter changes colour pour few drops of oil around the dosa and in the middle to make it crisp.fold and remove to a plate

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MUNAGAKU IDLI

required:idli batter-for 4 idli's,drumstick leaf pd-1 tsp

method

pour the idli batter into the idli moulds.add a pinch of powdered leaves onto the batter and  swirl in different ways.

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MASOORDAL AND MOONGDAL DOSA

required:masoordal-1&1/2 cups,yellow moongdal-1&1/2 cups,cumin seeds-3/4 th tsp,dry red chillies-4,salt-according to taste,ginger-1&1/2" piece,water-to soak,oil-few spoons

method

keep the dals soaked along with cumin seeds,dry red chillies after washing nicely for three times.soak for atleast  4 to 5 hours.grind everything with enough water.also add chopped ginger and salt.make dosas with oil.

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DRUMSTICK LEAVES DOSA

required:dosa batter-3 cups,drumstick leaves pd-1 tbsp,salt- to taste,oil or ghee[to make dosa]-few tsp

method

mix already fermented dosa batter with drumstick leaves powder and make dosas.serve with some peanut or coconut chutney

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BUTTERMILK UPMA

required:dry red chillies-5,mustard seeds-1/2 tsp,uraddal-1&1/2 tsp,chanadal-1&1/2 tsp,sour buttermilk-2 cups[slightly thick],rice rawa-1 cup,curry leaves-few

method

soak the rawa in buttermilk for 30 min.take a deep bottomed vessel and heat it up.pour oil and tip in mustard seeds,broken red chillies.next add the uraddal,chanadal,curry leaves and when the dals change colour pour in the rawa mixture and cover until cooked.sliced onions also can be added in the tempering.

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BOONDI LADDU SANDWICH

required:2 bread slices[ soft wheat bread],boondi laddu-1 

method

lightly toast the bread.crush the laddu and spread over one slice of bread.cover with another slice

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CORN AND CAPSICUM SANDWICH

required:2 tsp finely chopped onion,capsicum finely chopped-3 tsp,frozen sweetcorn-2 handfuls,chaat masala-2 pinches,salt-2 pinches,curry powder-2 pinches,cheese slices-2,butter-to apply on bread,bread slices-4 large

method

remove any water from corn.mix onion,capsicum,corn,chaat masala,salt,curry powder. put the stuffing on one slice of bread and cover it with another slice which has been buttered on the top.repeat with the other slices of bread and place them carefully on a heated sandwich toaster.

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BUTTERMILK DOSA

required:1 heaped cup riceflour,1 heaped cup- sour curd,water-to make runny batter,salt-according to taste,green chilli-1 finely chopped,2 tbsp-finely chopped red onion,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,oil-1 tsp for each dosa
method
mix riceflour with sour curd, salt and make a thick paste.mix enough water to this and make a thin runny batter.leave it overnight in a warm place.next day morning add onion,green chilli,cumin,salt and mix well.add water if the batter becomes thick.take a flat seasoned tawa and heat it up.take a big sized ladle or cup to pour the batter.pour the batter at one go and let it spread by itself.when the bottom becomes golden remove to a plate.

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SPINACH PARATHA

required:spinach  leaves-2 handfuls,coriander-1 handful,green chilli-finely chopped-1,shallot-1 finely chopped[optional],cumin pd-1/4th tsp,water-to make a pliable dough,wheatflour-4 cups,salt-according to taste,oil-few spoons
method
grind the washed spinach leaves with coriander.add salt,cumin pd to the wheatflour and mix well.add the spinach puree and mix.alternately shallot and green chilli can also be ground along with the spinach and added.if required add water to make a pliable but not sticky dough.rest the dough for 10 min to 30 min.roll out the chapathi's with a rolling pin.use the dry wheat flour for dusting.add little oil to fry the chapathi's on both sides

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PEPPERONI SANDWICH

required:organic bread large slices-2,organic uncured pepperoni-6 slices,grated cheese little.
method
place the bread slices on a tawa and heat them up.flip them and arrange the pepperoni on top of one slice.sprinkle the cheese and close with the other slice with the heated side facing the cheese.wait until crisp on both sides.take a bread knife and cut diagonally.

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MUSHROOM UPMA

required:oil-2tbsp,ghee-2 tbsp,mustard seeds-3/4th tsp,chanadal-1 tsp,uraddal-1 tsp,curry leaves-few,shallot-1 sliced thin,mushrooms-4 large sliced thin,rawa or sooji-3/4 th cup,water-2&1/4 th cups,turmeric pd-2 pinches,large green chillies-5 chopped fine,coriander-chopped little,ginger-1" piece finely chopped,salt-according to taste
method
heat a sauce pan with a lid and add oil,ghee to it.tip in mustards and then uarddal,chanadal,curry leaves.when they change colour tip in the onion,green chillies,ginger,turmeric pd and saute.when the onion is translucent add the mushrooms and fry for a min.pour water and add salt.the water should taste slightly salty.when the water comes to a rolling boil add coriander,rawa while continuously stirring so that no lumps will be formed and turn off.cover with a lid.after a min mix it again.

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KHEEMA UTHAPPAM

required:thick lightly salted,dosa batter-1 cup,kheema curry-[remove whole spices if any]-4 or 5 tbsp
method
pour the dosa batter in the center of the heated tawa and put the kheema all over it.when the bottom changes colour flip and fry on the other side as well.

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COCONUT STUFFED DOSA

required:honey-1 tsp,granulated sugar-1 tsp,butter-2 tsp,salted dosa batter-3/4 th cup,coconut grated-2 tbsp
method
in a bowl mix coconut,sugar,honey and keep it aside. spread the dosa batter on the heated tawa and when the batter becomes dry spread the mix onto the dosa. pour butter on and around the dosa and roll it carefully.cut through the middle.

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ASPARAGUS OMLETTE

required:a bunch of asparagus-stalks removed and diced into small pieces, coriander -finely chopped, green chillies-2 finely chopped, black pepper pd-a pinch, salt-3 pinches or according to taste, eggs-2,oil-3 tsp
method
stir fry the asparagus and green chillies in oil for half min.remove them to a plate.now beat the eggs with salt and add the fried asparagus, green chillies.pour into the same heated pan.cook on low flame.sprinkle coriander and black pepper pd on top.when the top is slightly set flip and cook on the other side.

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BARLEY DOSA

required:barley-2 cups,sona masoori rice-1 cup, whole deskinned uraddal-1 cup, methi seeds-3/4 th tsp, salt-according to taste,water-for grinding, oil-to make dosa
method
soak the rice,methi seeds and barley together for 4 hours.soak uraddal separately for 4 hours.grind uraddal in the wet grinder until smooth with enough water to keep the grinder moving.remove to a vessel.also grind rice, methi seeds,barley to a smooth paste with enough water in the same grinder.mix this with the uraddal batter, salt and let this ferment for 7-8 hours.then make dosa's as usual

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MOONGDAL AND QUINOA DOSA

required:yellow moongdal-1 cup, quinoa-1/2 cup, green chillies-5,salt-according to taste, ginger-1" piece, cumin seeds-1 &1/2 tsp, water-as required,oil-a tsp to make each dosa
method
soak the quinoa and moongdal together overnight.grind the dal and quinoa with green chillies,ginger,cumin seeds,salt.add little by little water while grinding until the batter reaches flowing consistency.make dosa's by spreading the batter on the heated and seasoned flat tawa.

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OATS WITH SPINACH GRAVY

required:left over palak gravy-1/2 cup, steel cut oats-1/2 cup,water-1&1/4 th cups,milk-1/2 cup, toasted pine nuts-few.
method
cook the oats in water on medium flame until they become soft.add milk and cook further to enhance the flavour of oats.when the milk comes to a boil, turn off.mix any left over spinach gravy to this and sprinkle some pine nuts on top.the gravy has all the spices so no need to add any seasonings

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SAVOURY COCONUT VERMICELLI

required:oil-3 tbsp, mustard seeds-3/4 th tsp,chanadal-1 tsp,uraddal-1 tsp,curry leaves-few,shallot-1/2 thinly sliced,vermicelli-1 cup, green chillies-6 finely chopped, salt-according to taste,frozen green peas-1/2 cup,grated coconut-1/2 cup, ginger-a small piece finely chopped, water about 1 ltr-to cook vermicelli, cashews roasted-few
method
immerse in water and cook the green peas in a microwave safe vessel for a min.heat the water nicely and tip in vermicelli, little oil.boil until the vermicelli is al dente and immediately drain.run cold water on the vermicelli so that it doesn't stick.fluff up the vermicelli and keep it ready.now take a frying pan and heat the oil.prepare the tempering with mustard seeds,chanadal,uraddal,curry leaves adding one after the other.next add the ginger, green chillies,shallot and fry until the onion sweats.tip in the drained green peas,vermicelli,salt,coconut and mix well.turn off after all this heats up nicely.sprinkle cashews on top.

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CHIA PUDDING IN ALMOND MILK

required:chia seeds-2 tbsp, almond milk-1&1/4th cups,unsweetened coconut flakes-few,1 ripe plum-deseeded and diced
method
soak the chia seeds in almond milk along with coconut for 4-5 hours in the refrigerator or overnight in the refrigerator.later add the plum pieces on top instead of any sweetener.

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EGG SALAD

required:eggs-6 boiled and cut into quarters[optional to use yolks], sweet peppers[ red and yellow]-2 thinly sliced after deseeded,mayonnaise-just enough, salt-according to taste,white pepper pd-1/2 tsp, lettuce-few leaves, garlic clove-1 or 2 very finely chopped, red onion-few thin slices
method
mix eggs,peppers,lettuce,salt,pepper,garlic,onion very lightly.lastly add mayonnaise to coat everything.serve this on top of a toast.

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