Carrot Rava Idli

 

 Rava idli ,instant  breakfast variety with a blend of carrots and Indian spices is very easy and quick to make.

Ingredients:

1. Semolina/Rava - 1cup
2. Semya - 1/2cup
3. Carrot grated - 1/2cup
4. Onion - 1(small) [Optional]
5. Curds - 2cups
6. Coriander leaves - 2tsp
7. Curry leaves - few
8. Ginger - small piece
9. Oil - 1tsp
10. Salt to taste

Seasoning ingredients:

1. Urad dal - 1tsp
2. Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
3. Cumin seeds - 1/4tsp
4. Oil

Method:

• Dry fry semolina till light brown and keep aside.
• Also fry semya in little oil till crispy and keep aside.
• Now add semolina and semya to curds by adding salt and leave it for 30min.
• Just before making idlis add the remaining ingredients along with seasoning and mix well in the batter.
• Cook in the idli cooker as regular idlis and serve hot with any chutney of your choice.
• Besan chutney goes well with Rava idlis.

Note:

These idlis might take approximately 20 min to cook.

Macaroni corn special

 

 

 

 This is another combination with Macaroni ,corn and vegetables.The combination of macaroni with vegetables is a good lunch box variety for kids.Give it a try!
 

Ingredients:

1. Macaroni - 1cup
2. Carrot - 2
3. Capsicum - 2(medium)
4. Boiled corn- 1/4cup
5. Green chillies - 3
6. Onions - 1(medium)
7. Grated cheese - 1/4cup
8. Coriander leaves - 3tsp
9. Salt to taste
10. Oil - 2tsp

Method:

•  Boil Macaroni with salt and 1 tsp of oil in 5 cups of water.Remove them from heat and transfer macaroni to cold water and then strain.This avoids macaroni from sticking to each other.
• Finely chop onions,capsicum,carrots and green chillies.
• Heat 2 tsp of oil in a pan,add  onions saute till golden brown,to this add capsicum, carrot,green chillies and cook till  capsicum and carrot are soft.

 

•  Now add boiled corn,chopped coriander leaves , salt and mix well.
• Finally add boiled  macaroni and mix well.

 

• Garnish with cheese and tomato sauce and serve.