Idly Upma

                         

INGREDIENTS:

Idly -6

Coconut oil -2 Tbsp

Mustard -3/4 tsp

Urad dal -1 tsp

Channa dal -1 tsp

Onion -1

Green chilly - 2

Curry leaves -1 sprig

Idly podi -1 Tbsp(optional)

Salt - as needed

METHOD:

1.In a mixie jar add idlys and pulse it a few times to shred  it.You can also shred them by hand.

2.It should look like this.

3.Heat Oil in a pan and add mustard,urad dal,channa dal,curry leaves ,greeen chilly,salt  and onion.Saute it well.

4.Add shredded idys and mix well.

5.Add idly podi and mix well.

6.Check for salt and serve.

Idly Upma is ready!!

                                  

Vendakkai Rice/Ladyfinger Rice/Bhindi Rice

INGREDIENTS:

Cooked Rice -3 cups

Vendakkai - 20

Sesame oil - 2 Tbsp

Mustard -1/2 tsp

Urad dal - 2 tsp

Jeera -1 tsp

Peanuts ,broken - 1 Tbsp

Cashews - 6

Ginger Garlic paste - 3 tsp

Onion -1

Tomato -1 1/2 to 2

Water -1/2 to 1 cup

Lemon juice -1 tbsp(optional)

Masalas:

Coriander powder

Red chilli powder

Turmeric powder

Garam masala

Salt

METHOD:

1.Wash vendakkai and slice it into slightly thin pieces.

2.Heat Oil and add mustard,urad dal,jeera,peanuts and cashews.

3.Add sliced onions and saute well.

4.Add tomatoes and saute till it is cooked.

5.Add chopped vendakkai and cook with water till it gets cooked .I used a pressure cooker and cooked for 2 whistles.

6.When it's cooked add salt,masalas and mix well till the raw smell of masalas fades.

7.Add cooked rice and mix well.

8.Check for salt.Add lemon juice if needed.