Oats Idli

Hello Fellas.........hope you all are doing good and enjoying the monsoons at your respective places. These days my 3-year-old is keeping me on my toes.............always running behind him for this or that. Moreover their online classes......... that's another story, will write about it in some other post.

As it is said that "Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar". In order to stay healthy and energetic throughout the day, it's very important to have a fulfilling breakfast. It is the first meal of the day, and it is the meal that the body uses to top up its glucose levels after 8-12 hours of fasting. If you skip your breakfast, you will have a shorter attention span, be less alert, take longer to react, have low blood sugar, and decreased productivity. So, never ever skip your breakfast.

Coming on to today's post it's all about a breakfast recipe which is not only healthy but fulfilling too. It is packed with nutrients and it requires very little time to prepare. Today's recipe is Oats Idli. Oats are among the healthiest grains on earth. They are gluten-free and a great source of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. There are many health benefits of oats including weight loss, lower blood sugar levels, and a reduced risk of heart disease.

So, without any further ado let's begin with the recipe:

Rava Idli

Hello, my foodie friends......I hope this post finds you in the best of your health. Today I'm going to share a very healthy and quick breakfast recipe which is very easy to prepare and requires just 15-20 mins of your time. I can understand how busy mornings are in every household so I always stress on having quick, easy but healthy breakfast recipes that can be prepared in a jiffy.

Rava Idli or Semolina Idlis is a very popular breakfast/tiffin item originated in Bengaluru (then Bangalore) Karnataka. It is a variation of the traditional Rice Idli and is made with Semolina (Rava), curd, and few spices. Rava Idli requires no fermentation so they can be prepared instantly.

Traditional Idlis (recipe here) are made by soaking rice and lentil, grinding, and then fermenting the mixture. Rava Idli is an excellent alternative to this traditional Idli. They are served with Coconut Chutney and Sambhar. If you want you can temper the Rava Idli batter otherwise they can be prepared as it is.

As this Idli recipe doesn't require the hassle of soaking, grinding, and fermenting the batter this Rava Idli is a very consistent breakfast item at my home. Nowadays you can get packaged Rava Idli mix in the stores but nothing can beat the taste and hygiene of homemade food.

So, without any further ado let's begin with the recipe:

Masala Dosa

Hello, my Foodie Friends............. I hope this post finds you well. As it is said that "Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar". In order to stay healthy and energetic throughout the day, it's very important to have a fulfilling breakfast. It is the first meal of the day, and it is the meal that the body uses to top up its glucose levels after 8-12 hours of fasting. Glucose is very important for the brain and it’s the main source of energy for the body. It also fuels the muscles that are necessary for physical activity throughout the day. If you skip your breakfast, you will have a shorter attention span, be less alert, take longer to react, have low blood sugar, and decreased productivity. 

Today's post is all about a South Indian delicacy Masala Dosa. Dosa's are thin crispy crepes made from fermented rice and lentil batter. The lentil used here is Urad Daal. Dosas are generally served with Sambhar and Coconut chutney. Having Dosa in breakfast is a very common scene in every South Indian household but nowadays it has become popular worldwide. 

There are many variations of Dosas: Paneer Dosa, Ghee Roast Dosa, Chinese Dosa, Mysore Masala Dosa, Schezwan Masala Dosa, Pav Bhaji Dosa, Neer Dosa, Oats Dosa, Rava Dosa, Pesarattu and the list goes on. But today we will learn about basic Masala Dosa which is a very common scene in breakfast. So, let's begin with the recipe:

Instant Poha Uttapam

           

We all love South Indian Breakfast recipes, there are multiple options available starting from Idli, Dosa, Sambhar Vada, Panniyaram and the list goes on and on. Today in this post I'm going to share one more very common breakfast recipe and i.e. Uttapam.

One thing I love about South Indian cuisine is that it's very healthy and uses minimal oil. You can feed these dishes to babies, aged persons and even to the people on diet. I have already shared some of the delicacies from South Indian Breakfast recipes like

• Soft and Spongy Idli
• Suji Appe/ Paniyaram

Click the names and you'll be redirected to the posts.

Uttapams are South Indian breakfast recipe made with rice, lentil and topped with veggies. These are generally served with coconut chutney and sambhar. Generally, Uttapams are prepared from the leftover Dosa batter and toppings are added to balance the sourness of the batter. Personally, I like to make my Uttapams very colorful so I try to add different veggies which make the Uttapam not only colorful but gives it a nice texture too.

The traditional approach of making Uttapams is very tedious and time-consuming too. So, here I'm sharing a quick and instant recipe of Poha Uttapam. Apart from using Poha or flattened rice, we will also require Suji or Semolina and Curd/Yogurt. You can top the Uttapam with any veggies of your choice. Here I have used onion, capsicum, carrot and coriander leaves.

So, without any further ado let's begin with the recipe:

Soft and Spongy Idli

           

Hello, my foodie friends....... I hope this post finds you well. In order to stay energetic and enthusiastic the whole day it's very important to have a healthy breakfast. I always stress on having breakfast and making it healthy.

Today's post is all about a South Indian delicacy Idli. Idli's are soft, spongy savory cake made from fermented rice and lentil batter. The lentil used here is Urad Daal. Idlis are generally served with Sambhar and Coconut chutney. Having Idlis in breakfast is a very common scene in every South Indian household but nowadays it has become popular worldwide. It is one of the healthiest breakfasts known as it can be served to babies,  aged persons and even to the people on diet.

Idlis can be made in two ways:

• Rice Idli: Using rice along with urad daal
• Rava Idli: Using rava or semolina along with urad daal

For making soft and fluffy Idlis rice and daal are soaked in water for about 4-5 hours. There are many controversies whether rice and urad daal should be soaked together or separately but to be very frank I don't find any difference in the texture or taste of the Idlis. So, I soak them together and even grind them together but if you want you can soak them separately, grind them separately and then mix them together.

Today in this post we'll make some soft and spongy Idlis. It is very easy to make and just needs 15 mins of your time if you do the prep work beforehand.

So, let's begin with the recipe:

Egg Tawa Burger

           

Hello, my Foodie Friends....... I hope you all are doing great as usual. We all love street food, isn't it? Starting from kids to adults to the aged person who doesn't love street food. The aroma and flavors coming out of the street shops are so alluring that we can't keep control of ourselves.

But whenever the hygiene factor strikes our mind we have to think twice before gulping down the street food. No worries.....we can still enjoy the Indian street food keeping the hygiene factor alive. In today's post, we will be making Street Style Egg Tawa Burger.

Making an Egg Burger is not rocket science. If you have Burger Buns available with you then you can make any Burger in a jiffy. You can serve these Burgers in breakfast or pack them in lunch boxes, it's just that you need to microwave (heat) them before eating. 

Making this Street Style Egg Burgers involve two steps:

• Preparing the egg stuffing
• Making the Burger

So, let's begin with the recipe:

Sooji/ Rava Appe

           

Hello my Foodie Friends...........Winter has arrived in almost all the regions of India and the market is loaded with all the winter veggies. Whenever I visit the market I can't resist myself from buying them without giving a second thought what will I do with them. 

Winter is known for veggies like green beans, capsicum, carrots, cauliflower etc. You can enjoy them in number of ways but it's very tricky to feed veggies to our kids. Moreover if your baby is a picky or fussy eater then this task becomes more troublesome. We all struggle to come up with new ideas and recipes for lunch box and breakfast. Even if you give your kid's favorite dish in their lunch box the lunchbox is never empty. 

Therefore, we as mother's should come up with some new and brilliant ideas to feed veggies to our babies. The food should look interesting and cute that's the trick to allure the kids. 

So, today in this video we'll make Sooji Appam or Rava Appe which is loaded with veggies. It is very easy to make and just needs 15 mins of your time if you do the prep work beforehand.

So, let's begin with the recipe:

Egg Roll

            

Hello Foodies......Hope you all are doing great and enjoying the festive season. The biggest festival of Bengalis Durga Puja is just around the corner. Which means lot of shopping, pandal hopping, makeup, adda (meeting and chit-chat with friends) and obviously Food. 

We Bengalis can never think anything without Food. Food takes the center space in everything we do. That's the love we have for Food. Durga Puja means Pandal hopping and lot of junk food. During these days we all forget about diet and hygiene and gulp anything and everything. 

As Durga Puja is just around the corner so we thought of sharing a very popular street food of Kolkata and that is "Egg Roll". Kolkata is the hub of Street Food. There is so much variety in the food that we can find endless options to eat but will not get fed up.

Today's recipe is Egg Roll which is nothing but a paratha stuffed with an omelette and spicy salad. So, let's begin with the recipe:

Instant Rava Dhokla

           

Hello Peeps....hope you all are doing great. We all know the importance of having breakfast daily but still there are many people who are always in a hurry every morning and they often skip their breakfast or have it in hurry. 

 The truth is that we should never skip our breakfast and should always sit and have it in a relaxed manner so that we can gain energy to work hard throughout the day. As far as my household is concerned; breakfast is must for us. Moreover I always try to make it healthy and filling. 

I can understand the problem of every Indian lady either she's working or non-working that how busy our mornings are. Having a healthy breakfast is as important as preparing it as soon as possible. So, here I'm sharing a recipe which is not only healthy but it can be prepared in a very less time.

Today's recipe which is Rava Dhokla is not only quick but healthy too.You can pack it in your kids tiffin box. They will definitely enjoy it. You can also make it in your evening snacks and enjoy it with your tea.

So, let's begin with the recipe:

Veg Mayo Sandwich

              

Hello my Foodie Friends.......hope you all are doing great. We ladies have one universal problem WHAT TO PACK FOR LUNCHBOX? Whether we're making lunchbox for our husbands or for our kids every morning we face the same issue.

Whether we ladies are working or non-working our mornings are usually very busy. So, if we do some meal planning a night before that can help us in making our mornings a bit smooth. Moreover, making our kids eat vegetables is a very tedious task. We are always in search of new and different ideas of how to hide veggies in their meal so they don't understand and can eat some vegetables.

So, today in this video we'll make Veg Mayonnaise Sandwich which is loaded with veggies and every kid's favorite Mayonnaise. This recipe is very easy to make and just needs 10 mins of your time if you do the prep work beforehand.

So, let's begin with the recipe:

Fried Masala Idli....An Innovative way to reuse Leftover Food

           

One of the most difficult things to deal in life is the Leftover Food. I feel very frustrated whenever I open my refrigerator and see leftover food is peeping at me.

I don't have the courage to dump them in the dustbin because there are so many people in the world who are not getting food to eat and we are wasting the food we are getting. 

That's the reason I always try to come up with some innovative ideas to deal with the leftover food so that my family doesn't feel that they are having the same old stuff and try to make it delicious.

In this post I have tried to reuse the leftover Idlis. My family loves Idli-Dosa but it always happens to me that I overmake the Idlis so I always have some Idlis as leftovers. 

Leftover Idlis don't taste that good as they lose their freshness. So, I came up with this exciting and delicious Fried Idli recipe which not only gives a new look to the leftover Idlis but makes it delicious too.

So, without doing any further ado let's start with the recipe.