Sago Rava Idli(Sabudana Idli/Javvarisi Idli)

I have never been one to make instant idlies or instant dosas, but off late those have become regular features in my kitchen. And, I am amazed at the number of varieties there are available and how easy and tasty these are. This is not so much of an instant recipe, but if you were … [Read more…]

Quinoa Idli with Spicy Red Pepper Kuzhambu

Based on the number of hits on ‘OhTastenSee’ – I have deduced that people are searching for and in general also trying out new recipes with the new health rave – ‘Quinoa’. I have mentioned about the health benefits of quinoa in my previous posts on Quinoa upma, Quinoa tomato baath and Quinoa dosa, and … [Read more…]

Mung Bean Idli with Celery Walnut Chutney

Bored of eating soups and a whole lot of eggs during SBD Phase1, this is a recipe that I discovered that makes for a wholesome, filling and very satisfactory meal. Whether you are on a diet or not, this is a very good variation to the traditional idlies and a very healthy one too. The … [Read more…]

Celery Cilantro Oats Idli

Its been a while since I had time to make idli/dosa batter. I have been really busy and haven’t had the forethought to soak the rice and dhal. The downside to that is to always have to think what to make for dinner. The upside though is that its been a great opportunity to try … [Read more…]

Idli upma

If there is one leftover recipe that everyone loves, this is it. I sometimes specifically make extra idlies to make this the next day. There is something about the little pieces of idly coated in the mild spices and combined with the fried onions. I have found that leaving the idlies in the fridge overnight … [Read more…]

Idli n Egg Roast

What do you do when all you have in your fridge are leftover idlys, a couple of eggs, do-or-die veggies(barely enough for anything else) and a jar of pasta sauce…and you have to make dinner for two. Quite an Iron Chef challenge, isn’t it? And how would you feel…if that was a healthy dinner…that you … [Read more…]