Are you one of those people who absolutely relish the dough made for vadiyalu (vadam, kurdayi)? I am, and my mother and grandmother used to say I eat more of the batter raw than I make vadiyalu with. So this Gujarati Rice Khichu is absolutely THE dish for me to enjoy as a snack. It is...
Category: Indian Breakfast Recipes
Jowar Methi Muthiya: Low Calorie, Gluten-Free Snack
If you want a diabetic-friendly or a weight-loss friendly recipe, then this Jowar Methi Muthiya is the one for you.
Dali Santhan | Moong Dal Idli | Dal Idli (No Rice Idli)
Moong Dal Idli is just the thing for people who want to eat Idli but avoid rice. This recipe of Dali Santhan, as this Idli is called in Konkani, uses just moong dal and udad dal, and packs quite a punch in proteins. In recent times, I have reduced the amount of rice I eat...
Jwariche Dhirde (Ghavan) | Instant Gluten-Free, Spicy Jowar Flour Dosa
Jwariche Dhirde (also called Jwariche Ghavan) are spicy, gluten-free, Instant Jowar Flour Dosas from Maharashtra.
Masala Oats: Indian Savoury Oats with Vegetables and Sprouts
Masala Oats was something that I fell in love with during the lockdown and has become a staple breakfast in my home ever since. Well, I have a like (note I don’t say love) and hate relationship with oats. There are days when I like them and then there are days when I just can’t...
Tandalachi Ukad: Maharashtrian Rice Flour Porridge
Tandalachi Ukad is Maharashtrian Rice Flour Porridge eaten as breakfast.
All you need as accompaniment is some ghee or peanut oil on top; and of course some chai.
Tarri Poha from Nagpur: Recipe by Mohna
Tarri Poha is a popular breakfast in the Nagpur region on Maharashtra. It is essentially Kanda Pohe served with a spicy kala chana gravy.
I learnt the recipe for this scrumptious breakfast from my friend Mohna Parate.
Poha with Moong Sprouts: High Protein Breakfast
I made this Poha with Moong Sprouts at the recommendation of a nutritionist friend to add some protein to my breakfast.
This Moong Sprouts Poha makes for a filling breakfast and quite a change from the usual poha recipes.
Idli Upkari: A Snack with Leftover Idlis by Anupama Michael
I learnt this recipe for Idli Upkari from Anupama Michael, my friend from school days.
It is a simple stir-fry made with idlis, and is flavoured with onion, tomato, green chilli and coconut. It is the perfect tea-time snack or breakfast.
The Perfect Lacy, Crisp Rava Dosa
Making a hotel-style crisp and lacy rava dosa is rather easy. You just need to get the batter right and have some patience.
My father is a legend at making the perfect Rava Dosa and I have included all the tips & tricks I have learnt from him in this post.