Onion Upma is perhaps one of my most favourite breakfasts.
Done right, the onions still retain a bite while the Upma itself is soft and fluffy.
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Vangi Pohe | Brinjal Poha from Maharashtra
While the Kanda Pohe and Batata Pohe are quite widely known, Vangi Pohe (Brinjal Poha) is a traditional yet lesser known breakfast from Maharashtra.
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Godhuma Dosa | Wheat Flour Dosa
Godhuma Dosa or Wheat Flour Dosa is a crispy, lacy instant dosa that needs no grinding or fermenting.
Best served with Senaga Pindi Pachadi, this dosa is a family favourite.
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Paruppu Adai (Mixed Dal Dosa from Tamil Nadu)
Paruppu Adai is a traditional dosa made in Tamil Nadu with Chana Dal and Tuvar Dal as its primary ingredients.
This protein-rich dosa is typically served with butter, jaggery and even Avial.
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Taushe Bhakri | Cucumber Bhakri | Cucumber Rotti
Taushe Bhakri | Cucumber Rotti is a traditional Konkani breakfast.
You can make this dish quickly because all you need to do is mix together grated cucumber, grated coconut, rava, chillies, green chillies, salt and touch of sugar to make the batter. No fermenting required.
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Surnoli | A Sweet Dosa from Saraswat Cuisine
Surnoli is a wonderful light-on-the-stomach sweet dosa made with rice, coconut and jaggery. From what I have read on the Internet, it is a part of the Saraswat cuisine and is quite a popular breakfast in Goa, Mangalore and other such regions where there is a concentration of Saraswat Brahmins. What fascinated me about Surnoli was...
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Pesarattu | Whole Moong Dal Dosa from Andhra Pradesh
Pesarattu is an all-time favourite in most homes in Andhra Pradesh; it is certainly a favourite in my home where we make it once a week. This is a dosa made with Whole Moong Dal and so in protein-rich and very nutritious. In Andhra Pradesh, Pesarattu is typically served with Allam Pachadi (Andhra-Style Ginger Chutney)....
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Gujarati Rice Khichu | Inspired by Savita Malde
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...
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Atukula Pulihora | Puli Aval – Gokulashtami Recipe
These past few days have been so busy that I have not been able to try any new recipes for Gokulashtami. But it has been a happy few busy days attending 5 beautiful concerts, working on new projects, learning new kritis, etc. so I have no complaints. 🙂 However, I could not let Gokulashtami go unmarked...
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Oats Daddojanam | Mosaru Oats | South-Indian Style Oats in Yogurt
I eat oats for breakfast but it is not my favouritest thing in the world. Nowadays, we get a great many variations of savoury oats in India. However, I do not like to eat processed foods and so am trying recipes that I can make at home. I was actually thinking of Gokulashtami and Mosaru Avalakki,...