BARLEY KHICHDI

Barley Khichdi: This is not to be mistaken for the North Indian Style Khichdi. Well, this dish is made more along the Maharashtra and North Karnataka side.  Khichdi of this type is generally made with Sago (sabudana) during fasts. It’s very filling and tasty. I love the sago khichdi, but my husband doesn’t relish it [...]

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DALIA PONGAL (BROKEN WHEAT PONGAL)

Dalia Pongal: Pongal is one particular dish that can be had for breakfast/lunch/dinner . It features as a regular option in our menu for breakfast or dinner especially during winters.. Nothing like having steaming hot pongal with a dash of ghee on a cold chilly morning. I generally make pongal of rice or  beaten rice, [...]

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Oats-Semolina-Dill Idlis..

Oats-Semolina-Dill Idlis: This has been an adaptation from Madhuri’s Oats Idlis. Thanks Madhuri for this healthy recipe. The only addition I’ve made is adding Dill leaves to give that extra twist in the taste. Oats idlis are a healthy option for breakfast and this recipe is a regular feature in our breakfast menu now. You’ll [...]

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RAVA DOSA (SEMOLINA DOSA)

Rava Dosa: This is an instant Dosa, can be made in 10 mins and tastes amazing. This specially figures in our sunday breakfast menu as Rava dosas taste nice when eaten Hot. They turn out to be very crispy and delicious. You’ll need: Rava (Semolina)- 1 cup Maida(All purpose flour)-1/2 cup Rice Flour-1/2 cup Curd- [...]

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PLAIN DOSA(SADA DOSA) WITH COCONUT CHUTNEY.

PLAIN DOSA: One of the no-think, no-trouble option for breakfast as loads of dosa batter can be made and stored in the fridge. When I’m in no position to answer the million dollar question ‘Whats for breakfast today?’there comes Dosa batter, my saviour from the fridge and with some spicy coconut chutney the wholesome breakfast [...]

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BREAD UPMA:

Bread Upma: This is a healthy and a very interesting breakfast option. It’s one of the best ways to use bread which is 1-2 days old. You’ll need: Bread: 6-8 slices (make small pieces of bread) Green Chillies: 2 nos. Onion: 1 no. (diced) tomato: 1 no. (diced) Lime juice: 2 teaspn Grated coconut and [...]

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RAVA IDLI WITH RIDGE GOURD CHUTNEY

RAVA IDLI WITH RIDGE GOURD CHUTNEY: This is the first time that I ever tried making Rava idlies at home and was very happy that I was successful..I’m a big fan of MTR ready to eat products, very convenient, just mix, steam or cook and eat..saved a lot of time especially when you are running [...]

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AVALAKKI PONGAL

AVALAKKI PONGAL: Pongal made out of Poha   Generally we south Indians make pongal out of rice, this is another dish prepared with same ingredients accept that we use Poha here instead of rice. It’s a very healthy breakfast, with very little oil used and with lot of spices. It’s ideal for winters and B’lore [...]

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