Chappathi Bajji

Bajji is one of the easiest snack that can be prepared in a jiffy.This chappathi bajji is a must try for all the bajji lovers.If the bajji mix is ready then this won't take more than twenty minutes.Perfect for a evening snack,on a rainy day,with a hot cup of coffee or tea.

Prep Time:5 m       Cook Time:15 m

Serves:3

Ingredients

Chappathi      - 5

Gram Flour    - 1 cup

Rice Flour      - 2 tblsp

Chilli Powder - 3/4tsp

Asafoetida      - 1/4 tsp

Salt                - as required

Oil                  - to deep fry

Method

• Mix all the ingredients from gram flour to salt with water to a thick bajji batter.
   
• Cut the chappathis into pieces of desired size.Dip the chappathi pieces in bajji batter and gently drop into hot oil and fry till golden colour.Place them on a kitchen towel to remove any excess oil if present.Serve plain or with any chutney.
                   
                        
  

Little Words

• Soft and spongy pillows that are yummy.
• A must try for all bajji lovers.
• A quick and easy snack to prepare with leftover chappathis.

Kala Channa Quinoa

Prep Time:15 m     Cook Time:30 m

Serves:3

Ingredients

Quinoa               - 1 cup

Kala Channa       - 1/2 cup

Onion                 - 1

Tomato               - 3

Green Chilli        - 2

Chilli Powder      - 1/2tsp(preferably kuzhambu milagai thool)

Mustard Seeds     - to splutter

Curry Leaves       - a sprig

Coriander Leaves - to garnish

Turmeric Powder  - 1/4 tsp

Salt                      - as needed

Oil                       - 2 tsp

Method

• Soak kala channa for six hours or overnight and pressure cook for three whistles with little salt.
  
• Add two cups of water for one cup of quinoa and cook it covered in medium flame until all the water is absorbed.Quinoa becomes transparent when it is cooked.
                          
     
• Meanwhile heat oil in a pan,splutter mustard seeds,add finely chopped onions,curry leaves,green chilli and saute until onion becomes soft.
     
• Now add chopped tomatoes,turmeric powder,salt and chilli powder and sute till tomatoes become mushy.
     
• Add the boiled channa along with its water to this and cook for two minutes.Finally add cooked quinoa and garnish with coriander leaves and serve with plain curd.
                                   
                          
  

Little Words

• Quinoa (keen-wah) is a good source of fibre and protein and also gluten free.
• Quinoa can be treated as we treat rice.

Inji Pal/Ginger Milk

 

Prep Time:1 m    Cook Time:3 m

Serves:2

Ingredients

Ginger                   - 1" piece

Milk                      - 1/4 cup

Water                   - 1/2 cup

Panakarkandu/

Palm Sugar Candy  - 1 tsp

Method

• Add grated or crushed ginger to water and boil it for three to four minutes.Strain the liquid and add palm sugar candy and stir it to dissolve.Now add milk and drink this in the morning.
                               
                         
                                         
  

Little Words

• This drink is not advisable for those who have ulcer problems.
• Ginger milk is very good for burning fat and thus it is a weight loss drink.
• This can be had twice a week.
• Drinking ginger milk in the morning keeps you active all day long.

Choco Idli

Prep Time:5 m       Cook Time:12 m

Makes:6

Ingredients

Idli Batter        - 1 cup

Cocoa Powder  - 1/4 cup

Sugar               - 2 tblsp

Method

• Mix cocoa powder and sugar to the idli batter.Grease an idli plate with oil and pour the batter into the idli moulds.Steam cook for ten to twelve minutes.Insert a skewer and when it comes out clean the idlis are done.Serve with honey or whipped cream or even as such with little more sugar.
                              
                           
     

Little Words

• A simple and easy dish with chocolate flavour and taste.
• Tastes great with honey or whipped cream or plain sugar.

Cassava Fries/Maravallikizhangu Chips

 

Prep Time:10 m    Cook Time:30 m

Servings:4

Ingredients

Casssava        - 2

Salt                - to taste

Chilli Powder - to taste

Oil                 - to deep fry

Method

• Bring a large pan of salted water to boil.Meanwhile cut the cassava into halves and peel the skin with the help of a knife.Make a slit and then carefully run the knife to take off the skin.
     
• Place the cassava in boiling water for about ten to twelve minutes and then remove and let cool slightly.Then cut them into finger length pieces of about a cm in thickness.
                          
  
• Now fry them in hot oil till they are golden brown in colour,drain on a paper towel and sprinkle salt and chilli powder.
                          
  

Little Words

• Take care while peeling the skin.
• Boil the cassava until they are half cooked or parboiled.

Paruppu Podi

Prep Time:5 m      Cook Time:15 m

Makes:200 g approx.

Ingredients

Toor Dal            - 3/4 cup

Fried Gram Dal  - 3/4 cup

Dried Red Chilli - 8-10

Asafoetida         - 1/4 tsp

Salt                   - as needed

Method

• Dry roast the red chilli,toor dal and fried gram dal one by one.Add salt and asafoetida.Let it cool and grind them in a mixer in batches.Spread in a plate to mix all the batches and then store in an airtight container.
                                  
                                
                          
     

Little Words

• Sprinkle the paruppu podi on hot steaming rice with a drizzle of ghee and yummm.
• Grind the toor dal and red chilli first and then add fried gram dal and grind them together to make grinding easier.