Soya mate pirattal

Ingredients:

Soya mate- 1 cup

Onion-1

Coconut gratings-1 tablespoon

Fennel seeds(saunf) -1 teaspoon

Mustard seeds-1 teaspoon

Corriander powder-1 to 2 teaspoons

Chilli powder- 1 teaspoon

Turmeric powder -1/4 teaspoon

Garam masala powder- 1/4 teaspoon

Salt - to taste

Method:

1.Soak the soya mate in the hot water for ten minutes .

2.Transfer the soaked soya mate into the cold water and squeeze out the water from it and keep it aside.

3.Chop the onion into very small pieces.

4.Grind the coconut gratings and fennel seeds in the mixer without adding water.

5.Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds.

6.Once it starts splutter ,add onion and fry it for few minutes.

7.Then add corriander powder,chilli powder,turmeric powder,garam masala,salt and saute it for few minutes.

8.Then add the soya mates and saute it for few minutes(if needed sprinkle little bit of water)

9.Then add the grinded coconut and fennel seeds mixture .

10.Stir and fry it for few minutes.

11.Serve hot.

Coconut milk rice with Egg masala curry

Coconut milk rice

Ingredients:

Basmathi rice-1 cup

Ginger(chopped)-1 teaspoon

Garlic(chopped)- 1 teaspoon

Cinnamon-1

Star anise-1

Cloves-3

Bay leaf-1

Green chillies-2

Cashew nuts- as needed

Coconut milk + Water- 2cups(i used instant 200ml harmuni brand coconut milk and mix it with water to make 2 cups)

Ghee or oil- 2 tablespoon

Salt-to taste

Method:

1.Soak basmathi rice for half an hour.

2.Heat ghee or oil in a pressure cooker.

3.Add cinnamon,cloves,star anise,bay leaf and saute for a while.

4.Then add chopped ginger, garlic ,green chillies and fry for few seconds.

5.Add cashew nuts and fry for few seconds.

6.Now add drained basmathi rice and fry till the moisture is absorbed.

7.Now add the coconut milk ,salt and pressure cook it for two whistles.

8.Serve hot with any spicy kurma.

9.Here i served rice with egg masala curry.

Egg masala curry

Ingredients:

Egg-4

Onion(big)-1

Tomato-1

Tomato juice-2 tablespoon

Green chillies-2(cut lengthwise)

Coriander powder-2 teaspoons

Turmeric powder- half teaspoon

Chilli powder-1 to 2 teaspoons

Garam masala -1 teaspoon

Cinnamon-1

Coconut milk(thick)-1 cup

Coriander leaves(finely chopped)-few

Salt -to taste

Method:

1.Boil the egg ,remove the shell and keep it aside.

2.Chop the onion into very small pieces.

3.Blend the tomato in the mixer.

4.Heat oil in the pan and add cinnamon.

5.Add chopped onion till it turns to light brown and then add green chillies.

6.Add corriander powder,turmeric powder,chilli powder,garam masala powder and saute it for few seconds.

7.Add the blended tomato and fry till the oil comes out.

8.Add three fourth of the coconut milk and little bit of water.

9.Add 2 tablespoon of tomato juice and salt.

10.Bring it to boil.

11.Cut the eggs into halves and put it into the gravy and gently mix it.

12.Now add the remaining coconut milk,stir it gently and switch off the stove(do not bring it to boil once again).

13.Garnish with corriander leaves and serve hot with parotta,chapathi and rice.

Variations:

U can also add the egg by perforating small holes in the egg using fork and then fry in little oil and then add to the gravy.(here i use this method only)

MASALA DOSA

Dosa

Ingredients:

Idly rice- 2 cups

Urad dal - 1 cup

Channa dal- half cup

Methi seeds- 2 teaspoons

Salt - to taste

Method:

1. Soak the rice, dals and channa dal in the same vessel for 7 to 8 hours.

2. Grind the above mixture in the grinder till coarse like consistency is reached.

3.Do not grind the batter to a smooth paste.

4.Allow to ferment.

5. Add the salt to the batter while you preparing dosa.

Potato masala

Ingredients:

Potato-3

Onion-1

Green chillies-2

Ginger-a small piece

Curry leaves-few

Mustard -1 teaspoon

Channa dal-1 teaspoon

Turmeric powder-half teaspoon

Salt- to taste

Method:

1.Boil the potatoes.

2.Peel the skin and mash the potatoes.

3.Heat oil in the pan and add mustard .

4.When it starts splutter add chana dal and fry for few seconds.

5.Then add curry leaves, ginger,green chillies and fry for few seconds.

6.Then add sliced onions and fry for few minutes.

7.Add turmeric powder,salt and fry for few minutes.

8.Then add the mashed potatoes and stir it.

9.If needed add little bit of water.

Masala dosa prepartion:

1.Heat tava and rub the tava with the onion to avoid the sticking of dosa.

2.Pour the batter and spread it in the circular motion.

3.When the bottom of dosa turns brown,place the masala in the centre of dosa.

4.Fold the one end of dosa to the centre and again fold the folded dosa to the other end.

5.Serve dosa hot with sambar and chutney.

Variations:

You can make peas masala,chicken masala dosas or whatever masalas u want to use with the same batter. C you again soon with the some other recipe.

OMAPODI

Ingredients:

Besan flour-1 cup

Rice flour- half cup

Omam-1 tablespoon

Chilli powder- half teaspoon

Oil-for deep frying

Asafoetida- a pinch

Salt- to taste

Method:

1. Soak omam in the warm water for an hour.

2.Grind the omam with the water.

3.Strain and keep the water aside.

4.Mix the besan flour,rice flour,asafoetida,chilli powder and salt in a bowl.

5.Then add the omam water to the above mixture and make a paste like consistency.(if needed add some plain water to make the paste)

6.Heat oil in a kadai.

7.Insert plate with small holes into the murukku press.

8.Put the prepared paste in the press and squeeze it out directly into the hot oil.

9.Fry till it becomes crispy and do not allow it to brown.

10.Drain the excess oil using paper.

11.Store it in the air tight container.

Try this simple and easy snack recipe and leave me comments.