Saamai Arisi Dosai (Little Millet Rice Dosai)

Yes!! It's another Crispy ,Tasty and  healthy Millet dosai. Dosai with a millet which has very high Iron content. Its none other than Little Millet Dosai (Saamai Arisi Dosai). One of the best ways to include healthy Saamai Arisi. The recipe follows..

Yields : 25 Dosai

Preparation Time : 5 Minutes + Time for Grinding and Fermentation

Ingredients:

Little Millet      - 1 cup (Saamai Arisi)
Idli Rice            - 1 cup (Idli Arisi)
Urad Dal           - 1/2 cup
Toor Dal            - 1 tsp (Thuvaram Parupu)
Channa Dal       - 1 tsp (Kadalai Parupu)
Salt                    - As required
Gingely Oil       - As required

Procedure:

• Soak Saamai Arisi ( Little Millet), Idli Rice, Urad dal, Toor dal and Channa dal for 4 to 5 hours.
• After that grind it to a smooth batter along with little salt. Let the batter ferment overnight or for at-least 8 hours.
• After the batter has fermented, heat a dosai pan. Grease it with oil. I always prefer Gingely oil for dosai. Add batter to pan and expand it. Apply oil to it. Once both sides are done, remove from flame and serve it hot. 
• Serve it with hot sambar and Chutney of your choice. We had this dosai with Kadappa.

Spicy Kathirikkai Poriyal (Spicy Brinjal Poriyal)

Looking for a spicy Poriyal with Brinjal?? Then this might be helpful for you.. Presenting Spicy Kathirikkai poriyal which goes very well with Sambar sadham (Sambar rice) and Parupu Sadham (Dal rice). The recipe follows..

Recipe For : 2

Preparation Time : 20 minutes

Ingredients:

Brinjal                  - 5  or 6
Big Onion            - 1
Salt                       - As required
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Curry Leaves       - few
Mustard Seeds     - 1/4 tsp
Oil                        - 2 tbsp

Dry Roast And Powder:

Dry Red Chili     - 2
Channa Dal         - 1 tsp (Kadalai Parupu)
Cumin Seeds       - 1/2 tsp (Seeragam)
Fennel Seeds       - 1/2 tsp (Sombu)
Black Pepper       - 6 to 8

Procedure:

• Dry roast and powder everything under ' Dry Roast And Powder' without adding water. Chop Brinjal and Big onion lengthwise.
• Heat oil in a pan. Add Mustard seeds to it. When they splutter add chopped onions to it.
• Saute till they translucent and then add chopped brinjal.
• Add salt, turmeric powder and enough water. Cover with a lid and cook in medium flame.
• When brinjal is half cooked, add dry roasted powder to it.
• Keep on stirring in between and cook till brinjal is cooked soft. Serve it with Kuzhambu of your choice. 

Tamil New Year Celebration

How is your Tamil New Year celebrations going on??  Here is the glimpse of celebration at BusyAtIndianKitchen..

1. Salt
2.  Pickle
3. Banana
4. Pappad
5. I thought to prepare Vazhai Poo vadai / Vazhai Poo Kozha Urundai (Banana Flower Fritters) since its my kid's favorite. You can click the following link for knowing  How to prepare Vazhai Poo Vadai (Banana Flower Fritters).
6. Next one is Keerai Kootu. I used Toor Dal for preparing this Kootu.  You can prepare this kootu with almost all types of Keerai (Green Leaves). Check this link for knowing How to prepare Keerai Kootu?
7. The poriyal which i prepared is Senai kizhangu Varuval ( Elephant Yam Shallow Fry). Check this link for knowing How to Prepare Senai kizhangu Varuval (Elephant Yam Shallow Fry)?
8. Plain Rice.
9. Sambar - which is very important for a South Indian Lunch. Click here for knowing 6 varieties of Sambar.
10. Click here for knowing Rasam Varieties.
11. Curd / Yogurt
12. Payasam. Click here for Payasam Varieties such as Arisi Payasam and Moong dal Payasam,

Eat well and celebrate the festival with your family. Happy Tamil New Year Friends!!

Aval Idli (Poha Idli / Flattened Rice Idli)

Today is ' International Idli Day'.  Yes!! a day to cherish one of our healthy breakfast dishes. To celebrate it BusyAtIndianKitchen brings you very soft Aval Idli (Flattened Rice Idli / Poha Idli). Go ahead with the recipe and enjoy!!  Click below for other 10 Idli Recipes.                                                              Click Here For Other 10 Idli Recipes.

Yields : Round 25 Idlis
Ingredients:

Parboiled Rice            - 1 cup (Pulungal Arisi)
Raw Rice                    - 1 cup (Pacharisi)
Urad Dal                     - 1/2 cup
Aval                            - 1/2 cup (Flattened Rice / Poha)
Salt                             - As required

Procedure:

Soak Parboiled Rice, Raw Rice and Urad Dal together for 3 to 4 hours/ Soak Aval separately for 3 to 4 hours. After that grind everything together. Add enough salt and mix everything well. Let the batter ferment overnight. or for 8 hours. After that grease Idli molds and add batter to it. Steam idlis for 10 minutes. Serve it with sambar and chutney of your choice.

Idli Recipes

Idli is the most healthiest breakfast food and when you have it with sambar and chutney, you will get almost all the nutrition you need for the whole day.. Here are 10 exciting Idli recipes !!

Kuthiraivali Arisi Idli (Barnyard Millet Idli)

Pasi Payaru Idli (Greengram Idli)

Varagu Arisi Idli(Kodo Millet Idli)

Malligaipoo Idli

Oats Samba Rava Vegetable Idli

Kambu Idli (Pearl Millet Idli)

Samba Rava Idli

Kanchipuram Idli

Thinai Arisi Idli (Foxtail Millet Idli)

Masala Idli

Crispy Dosai

This post is for one of our blog followers who had asked for Crispy Dosai recipe. You also want to know the secret?? Here you go!!

Yields : Around 10 -12 Dosai

Preparation Time : 5 minutes + Time for Soaking Rice & Dal + Time For fermenting the batter

Ingredients:

Idli Rice          - 3/4 cup (Idli Arisi)
Raw Rice        - 1/4 cup (Pacharisi)
Urad Dal         - 1/4 cup (Uluntham Parupu)
Toor Dal         - 2 tbsp (Thuvaram Parupu)
Channa Dal     - 2 tbsp (Kadalai Parupu)
Salt                  - As required
Gingely Oil     - For Dosai

Procedure:

• Soak Idli rice, Raw rice, Urad dal, Toor dal and channa dal together for 3 to 4 hours. After that grind it to a smooth batter adding little water. Add enough salt and let the batter ferment overnight or for 8 hours. After that, heat a dosai pan. Add a laddle of batter to the pan and expand it. Sprinkle some oil. After its cooked on both sides, enjoy it hot with Sambar and Chutney Of Your Choice.

30 Vegetarian Kuzhambu Recipes

Bored of regular sambar, rasam for lunch??30 vegetarian kuzhambu recipes are here to make your lunch interesting. Just click on each picture to get the recipe. I am sure these recipes will be very much helpful for you. Here you go!!

Pakoda Kuzhambu: (Pakora Kuzhambu)

Verkadalai Vatha Kuzhambu: (Peanut Vatha Kuzhambu)

Vazhai Poo Kuzhambu: (Banana Flower Kuzhambu)

Karuveppilai Kuzhambu: (Curry Leaves Kuzhambu)

Kadalaiparupu Sorakkai Kuzhambu: (Channa Dal - Botte gourd Kuzhambu)

Kathirikkai Kuzhambu: (Brinjal Kuzhambu)

Chinna Vengaya Kuzhambu: (Small Onion Kuzhambu)

Milagu Kuzhambu: (Pepper Kuzhambu)

Pachai Sundakkai Kuzhambu: (Raw Turkey Berry Kuzhambu)

Kathirikkai - Murungaikkai Kaara Kuzhambu : (Brinjal - Drumstick Kaara Kuzhambu)

Kondakadalai Thengaipaal Kuzhambu: (Chickpeas Coconut milk kuzhambu)

Senai Kizhangu Pulisery: (Yam Pulisery)

Kadalai parupu - Pudalangai Kuzhambu: (Channa Dal - Snake gourd Kuzhambu)

Anjaraipetti Kuzhambu:

Manathakkali Vathal Kuzhambu:

Tomato Kuzhambu:

Thattam Payaru Kuzhambu:

Mor Kuzhambu:

Poondu Kuzhambu: (Garlic Kuzhambu)

Vazhakkai Kuzhambu: (Raw Plantain Kuzhambu)

Urulai kizhangu Kuzhambu: (Potato Kuzhambu)

Vendhaya Kuzhambu :

Brinjal Kuzhambu For Koozh:

Puli Illa Kondakadalai Kuzhambu: (No Tamarind Chickpeas Kuzhambu)

Poosanikkai Mor Kuzhambu: (Ash gourd mor kuzhambu)

Vendakkai Puli Kuzhambu: (Ladies Finger tamarind kuzhambu)

Meal Maker Kuzhambu:

Thattam Payaru Kuzhambu(2):

Vendhaya Kuzhambu(2):

Vazhakkai Kuzhambu(2): (Raw Plantain Kuzhambu (2)

Kuthiraivali Arisi Dosai (Barnyard Millet Dosai)

Today's recipe is very healthy and tasty Dosai  with Barnyard Millet (Kuthiraivali Arisi), a Millet which has lowest carbohydrate content among all the millets.  The recipe follows.. 

Yields : 25 Dosai

Preparation Time : 5 minutes + Time for Grinding and Fermentation

Ingredients:

Kuthiraivali Arisi Dosai           - 1 cup (Barnyard Millet)
Idli Arisi                                   - 1 cup (Idli rice)
Urad Dal                                   - 1/2 cup
Toor Dal                                   - 1 tsp
Channa Dal                               - 1 tsp
Salt                                           - As required
Gingely Oil                              - As required

Procedure:

• Soak Kuthiraivali rice, Idli rice, Urad dal, Toor dal and Channa dal for at-least 4 to 5 hours.
• Then grind it with little salt. Let batter ferment overnight or for 8 hours.
• After that heat a dosai pan. Grease it with oil. Add ladle of batter to pan and expand it. Add some more oil. Once its done on both sides, remove from pan and serve it.
• Enjoy it with Sambar and Chutney of your choice.
• I served it with Coriander - Coconut chutney.

50 Vegetarian Side Dish Recipes

Here is a collection of 50 delicious Vegetarian side dish recipes. I have collated the recipes in a single post for your easy reference.  Just click on each picture to view the recipe.  Here you go!!

Potato:

Baby Potato Gravy

Methi Aloo:

Poori Potato Masala (1):

Aloo-Mint Gravy:

Poori Potato Masala (2):

Aloo-Gobi Gravy:

Aloo-Soya Gravy:

Kuruma:

Vegetable Kurma:

Green Vegetable Kuruma:

Navarathna Kuruma:

Vegetable Jaipuri Subzi:

Vegetable Stew:

Paneer:

Chili Paneer:

Paneer Butter Masala:

Mushroom:

White Mushroom Kuruma:

Mushroom Pepper Fry:

Spicy Mushroom Gravy:

Mushroom Makhani Gravy:

Button Mushroom Masala:

Pepper Mushroom Dry:

Chettinadu Mushroom And Peas Gravy:

Kadai Mushroom:

Mushroom Vindaloo:

Mushroom Masala:

Chick Peas:

Kadalai Curry:

Spicy Channa Masala:

Channa, Potato and Capsicum Subzi:

Black Channa Gravy in fish kuzhambu style:

Channa Masala:

Pepper Chole:

Sambar:

Tiffin Sambar:

Varuthu Aracha Mullangi Sambar:

Madras Sambar:

Hotel Sambar:

Varuthu Aracha Sambar:

Moongdal Sambar:

Soya Chunks:

Soya Chunks Gravy:

Meal Maker Kuzhambu:

Soya Chunks Sukka:

Salna:

Plain Salna:

Restaurant Style Plain Salna:

Brinjal:

Brinjal Masala:

Brinjal and Capsicum gravy:

Capsicum Masala:

Mirchi Ka salan:

Senai Kizhangu Pulisery:

Vellai Pattani Kuruma:

Babycorn Butter Masala:

Cauliflower Gravy:

Till ka khatta: