Pepper Chicken Idli/Milagu Kozhi Idli Varuval

Prep Time:10 m     Cook Time:15 m

Servings:3

Ingredients

Boneless Chicken - 300 g

Idli                      - 6

Onion                  - 2

Pepper Powder    - 4 tsp

Salt                     - as needed

Gingelly Oil         - 1 tblsp

Method

• Marinate the chicken with two teaspoons of pepper powder and salt.Meanwhile slice the onions.
     
• Heat oil in a pan,add the sliced onions and saute with little salt.Then add remaining pepper powder.
      
• Now add the chicken pieces and saute for a minute.Add required salt and close this with a lid.
     
• After ten minutes remove lid and toss in the idli cut into bite size cubes.Give it a stir and transfer to serving plates.Serve with curd or just plain.
                                  
  

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• The chicken gets cooked in the pepper onion juice.Remove the lid in between and stir if needed. 
• Idli and chicken look alike and a comforting food for the winter and a quick recipe.

Paneer Puri

 

Prep Time:15 m     Cook Time:20 m

Makes:15 - 20

Ingredients

 Paneer         - 150 g

Wheat Flour - 1 & 1/2 cup

Salt               - to taste

Oil                - to deep fry

Method

• Grate the paneer and knead into a soft dough with wheat flour,salt and water.Make small balls,roll into puris and deep fry in hot oil.Serve with any gravy or side dish.
                            
                            
                                 
                          
                                
   

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  • Kneading paneer well with the flour will give soft and puffy puris.The moisture in the paneer will be enough to avoid sticking while rolling.If needed grease the ball with a drop of oil.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Dosa Pizza

Prep Time:10 m      Cook Time:20 m

Makes:6

Ingredients

Dosa Batter      - 2 cup

Cherry Tomato - 6(cut into wedges)

Capsicum         - 1/2(red & green)

Sweet corn       - 1/4 cup(cooked)

Mushroom        - 4(sliced thinly)

Pizza Cheese    - as desired

Method

• Heat a tawa and pour the dosa batter.Spread it lightly so that it is nor thin or thick.Place the toppings followed by cheese.Cover with a lid and cook on medium low flame.Once the cheese has melted flip over the other side for a minute and then transfer to plate.
                            
                             
                           

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• If using pizza sauce then the batter should be half cooked and then spread on the dosa followed by toppings and cheese.
• This can be had as such or with any sauce or chutneys as desired.

Chilli Idli

Prep Time:15 m      Cook Time:20 m

Serves:2

Ingredients

Idli                        - 8

Onion                    - 2

Tomato                 - 3

Ginger                  - a small piece

Garlic                   - 3

Mustard Seeds       - to splutter
Chilli Powder        - 1/2 tsp

Coriander Leaves   - to garnish

Tomato Ketchup     - 2 tsp
Masala Chilli Sauce - 2 tsp
Oil                          - 4 tblsp
Salt                         - to taste

Method

• Cut the idli into small bite size pieces and fry them in a shallow pan with two to three tablespoons of oil.
     
• Now heat a tablespoon of oil,splutter mustard seeds and add onion and saute for a while till onion becomes soft.Then add grated ginger and garlic and fry till raw smell goes off.
     
• Add the chopped tomatoes,turmeric powder,chilli powder and salt.
     
• Cook this for about five to ten minutes and then add tomato ketchup and masala chilli sauce.Then stir in the fried idli pieces and toss well so that the masala coats well with the idli pieces.Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with onion raita.
                       
     

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• Tastes yummy with onion raita.

Barley Soup with Vegetables

Prep Time:10 m      Cook Time: 20 m

Serves:3

Ingredients

Soup Broth Mix - 1/2 cup(soaked for 6 hours)

Vegetables         - 1 & 1/2 cup(carrot,beans,cauliflower,onion,tomato)

Pepper Powder   - to taste

Butter                 - to garnish

Salt                     - to taste

Milk                    - 1 cup

Method

• Soak the barley mix for atleast three hours and then pressure cook for six whistles along with vegetables adding little salt.
                                   
     
• Mash it with a hand blender or with the back of a ladle.Now add milk and cook on low flame for another five to ten minutes.Add salt and pepper to taste.Transfer to serving bowls and add a dollop of butter if desired.
     

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• A warm and comforting soup for the winter and healthy,tasty,nutritious too.
• Fresh cream can be used instead of milk.
• For easy cooking soak for six hours.
• Can be had as a wholesome meal accompanied by any bread.