November 07, 2012

Idli Uppuma

Ingredients:-

Idlis 8
Kappalandi 50 gm
Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp
Urad dal 1 tbsp
Chana dal 1 tbsp
Red chillies/gteen Chilly 2
Turmeric 1/4 tsp
Curry leaves 1 tsp
Salt as required
Oil 3 tbsp

Method:-

Crush the cooked idlis and keep aside. heat oil and add
cumin and mustard seeds. when they splutter addred
chillies curry leaves,urad dal,chana dal, ginger juliens,
ground nuts and turmeric. mix well and fry for two min.
now add idli powder and salt as required and mix well
and cook for two min more on slow fire. serve hot after
mixing the coriander and lemon juice. serve hot with
coconut chutney or any pickle.

Methi Aloo

Ingredients:-

 Potatoes - 300 gms
Onion - 1
Methi leaves - 1/4 cup
Palak leaves - 1/2 cup
Ginger   - 1 " peice
Oil - 3 tbsp
Jeera - 1/4 tsp
Turmeric - pinch
Salt - to taste
Red chillie powder - 1 tsp

Method:-

  • Boil potatoes, peel the skin and cut into peices.
  • Cut the cleaned methi and palak leaves 
  • Heat oil in a pan and add jeera . when they splutter , add finely cut onions and fry till they are soft. 
  • Add ginger juliens, cut methi and palak leaves and fry a little.
  • Add potato peices, turmeric, red chilliepowder, salt and mix well.
  • Fry till all the water is evaporated and curry is dry.  
  • Goes well with rice and chapathis..