ADAI

required:idli rice-1cup,coconut-1/2 cup grated,chanadal-3/4 th cup,toordal-1/2 cup,moongdal-1/4 th cup,uraddal-1/4 th tsp,cumin seeds-1/4 th tsp,hing-2 pinches,water-to grind,dry red chillies-4,curry leaves-few chopped,onion-1 small finely chopped,coriander-finely chopped,salt-according to taste,hing-2 pinches,oil-few spoons

method

soak the dals,dry red chillies and rice for 3 hours.grind coconut pieces also along with dals if not using grated coconut.grind to make the batter little coarse and slightly thinner than dosa batter.mix cumin seeds,hing,coriander leaves,curry leaves,onion,keep aside for an hour and make dosas.spread as thinly as possible and flip and cook on the other side as well with help of little oil.

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OMELETTE WITH DILL

required:eggs-3,dill leaves-1 small bunch[only thin stems] chopped roughly,onion-1 small finely chopped,green chillies-2 finely chopped,cumin seeds-1/4th tsp,red chilli pd-1/4 th tsp,lemon juice-1/2 tsp[optional],salt-according to taste,oil-4tsp

method

heat the pan and pour oil into it.mix everything well and pour slowly onto the pan.cook on medium flame and once it sets turn to the other side and cook.serve with rice

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THREE DAL VADA

required:chanadal-1 heaped cup,1/2 cup-moongdal,uraddal-1/2 cup,ginger-3 tsp grated,onion chopped-3/4 th cup,curry leaves few-chopped,mint leaves few-chopped,coriander leaves chopped-few,green chillies-4,cloves-4,cinnamon-1" piece,saunf-1/4th tsp,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,salt-according to taste,oil-for deep frying

method

soak cinnamon,cloves,dals together for 3 hours.drain and grind coarsely.mix all the chopped leaves,saunf,cumin,onion,salt,green chillies,ginger to the mix and make even sized balls.if the mix is too dry use wet hands to make the balls.flatten them and gently drop into moderately hot oil.fryon both sides until golden brown.

proportions can also be changed for this recipe.use moongdal-1/4 th cup and uraddal-1/4 th cup instead

or the other option is to  use uraddal-1/2 cup and moongdal-1/4 th cup

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MANGO AND TODDY PALM JUICE

required:mango juice fresh-250 ml,toddy palm seed-1 roughly chopped,rose syrup[optional]-to decorate the glass,subja seeds-1 tsp

method

soak the sabja seeds for 15 min in just enough water.combine mango juice,toddy palm seed along with sabja seeds and pour into a glass.

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CURRYLEAF JUICE

required:curryleaves with stem-4,sugar-1 tsp,ginger-a tiny piece,lemon juice-2 tsp,water-300 ml

method

blend everything well and strain

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CURRY LEAF TEA

required:curry leaves-a handful,water-250ml

method

heat the water and tip in curry leaves.when the water changes colour slightly turn off.let the colour seep in  for little more time.strain the water.discard the leaves.drink warm or cold.

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MUSKMELON,CARROT AND ORANGE SMOOTHIE

required:muskmelon-2cups,orange-1 small,carrot juice-1 cup,salt-2 pinches,black pepper pd-1 pinch,dry ginger powder-1/4 th tsp

method

blend every thing together and strain.

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