PODI IDLI

Podi idli is a recipe which can be prepared quickly.All you need is idli and idli podi.This is a lunch box special too.Left over idlis can be cut into pieces and we can prepare in this way.

Ingredients

• Idlis
• Idlis podi mixed with oil
• Curry leaves
• Oil 3 to 4 tbs
• Mustard seeds 1/4 tsp
• uraddhal 1/2 tsp
• Coriander leaves chopped 1 tbs
• Sugar 1/4 tsp 
• Salt 1/4 tsp

METHOD

1. Make small idlis or cut big idlis into small pieces.
2. Mix podi with oil and  coat the idlis with it.
3. In a pan put 3 tbs oil add mustard seeds to it. When it splitters add urad dhal then add curry leaves.
4. When fried add idlis to it.
5. Fry a little.
6. Sprinle little salt and sugar to it.
7. Finally add chopped coriander leaves to it.

Serve hot.some like to have with chutney or Sambhar too.

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PEANUT CHUTNEY

We have number of side dishes for dosa and idli.One such side dish is peanut chutney which is very healthy one.It is a good source of antioxidants and vitamin B.

Ingredients

• Peanuts ____1/2 cup
• Tomatoes___2 chopped
• Red chillies __2
• Green chillies __1
• Tamarind_a small piece
• Salt as required
• Oil for 2 tbs

For seasoning

• Oil 1 tbs
• Mustard seeds 1/4 tspt
• Urad dhal  1/2 tsp 
• curry leaves  few.

Method

1. Pour oil in a kadai .Add green chilly and red chillies fry a little.
2. Next add 🍅 tomatoes to it and fry till it becomes mushy.
3. Add peanuts to it.
4. Fry a little then add tamarind and required salt.
5. When cool  first grind without water,then add water and grind well.
6. First pour oil add mustard seeds when it splutters add head dhal.
7. Fry and then add curry leaves.

Add the seasoning to the chutney.

SHARJA MILK SHAKE

I came to know about Sharja after I settled in Trivandrum. This became popular from early nineties. Banana milk shake available in Kerala bakeries and juice shops.Its very filling. Also kids will like this very much.Best for summer.

Ingredients

• Milk frozen ……..1 milk packet(500 ml)
• Bananas ……..5 Now(small ones)
• Boost/Horlicks/Bournvita_2tbs
• Instant coffee powder_1/2 to 1 tsp
• Salted peanuts…….2 to 3 tbs
• Sugar……..2 to 3 tsp

METHOD

1. Mash frozen milk
2. To one half of the milk add peeled and cut bananas and peanuts and blend a little
3. Then add sugar,boost and pulse well.
4. Pour in a glass serve with crushed nuts.

Optional

• Can a scoop of ice cream while serving.

Can add chocolate powder with chocolate chips for chocolate sharja.

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VANGI BHATH/BRINJAL RICE/EGG PLANT RICE

Vangi Bhath is a South Indian dish.In a simple way we call it brinjal rice.A single rice recipe and also tiffinbox recipe too.The powder is the key ingredient for this rice.can store the powder in fridge for up to 10 days and use it when needed.

Ingredients 

Rice 2 bowls cookedBrinjal 1 cup cut lengthwise
Vangibhath powder

• Red chillies 4 or 5
• Coriander seeds 2 tbs
• Channa dhal 2tbs
• Urad dhal 2tbs
• Pepper1 tsp
• Cinnamon a small piece
• khus khus 1tsp
• Grated Dry coconut2tbs(optional)
• Oil for seasoning
• Mustardseeds1/4 tsp
• Urad dhal 1/2 tsp
• Curry leaves a few

 Method

1. Dry roast the ingredients separately and powder it.
2. Take a pan put little oil .
3. Put mustard seeds when it splutters add  urad dhal fry a little add curry leaves.
4. Now add cut brinjals to it.fry .when almost done add the powder and required salt.
5. When it mixes well add cooked rice to it.

Serve with raitha or papads