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Idli Milagai Podi



Ingredients 

Urad dal  : 1 cup 
Chana dal  : 2 tbsps
Red chillies  :  25 to 30 nos
Sesame seeds  : 2 tbsps
Asafoetida      ; 1/4 tsp
Salt
Oil 


Method

Roast sesame seeds separately and keep aside.
Roast urad dal,chana dal,red chillies with 1/2 tsp oil till golden brown and let it cool.
Grind chiilies,salt and asafoetida first and then add other ingredients and grind  to a fine powder.
Store in an air tight container.
Serve with Idli or Dosa..


Batura /Chole Batura /Chola Poori/Maida Poori



Ingredients

All purpose Flour / Maida          : 2 cups
Curd                                         : 3/4 to 1 cup
Baking soda                              : 1/4 tsp
Sugar                                       : 1 tsp
Salt
Oil to deep fry



Method

Mix all the ingredients except oil and keep aside for 1 1/2 hours. 
Heat oil in a frying pan / Kadai.
Divide the dough into  lemon sized balls, roll it.  
When the oil is hot, gently slip the bread into it and fry till golden brown colour. 
Serve hot with Chana Masala. 






Cauliflower Pulao / Rice



Ingredients 

Cooked basmati rice   : 2 cups
Cauliflower  ( separated into Florets ) :  1 cup  
Ginger-Garlic paste     : 1 tsp
Chopped onion           : 1/2 cup 
Chopped tomatoes     : 2 tbsps
Garam masala powder  : 1 tsp
Red chilly powder         : 1 tbsp
Cumin seeds                 : 1 tsp 
Ghee + oil                    : 2tbsps
Coriander leaves 
Salt  



Method 


Heat oil + ghee in a pan,add cumin seeds.
Add chopped onion,ginger-garlic paste and fry for few minutes.
Put tomato,Cauliflower florets,salt and let it cook till done.
Add garam masala powder, red chilly powder and stir.
Add cooked rice and mix gently.
Cover and cook for few minutes on low flame.
Garnish with coriander leaves...

Serve with  Raita.. 



Eggless Coconut Macaroons



Ingredients 

Unsweetened Shredded coconut   :  3 cups
Maida / All purpose flour              :  3/4 cup 
Sugar                                           : 1 cup
Baking powder                             : 1 tsp
Salt                                               : a pinch
Milk                                              :  1/4 cup 



Method 

Preheat oven to 150 C.
Mix all ingredients until well blended.  
Place 1 tbsp of coconut mixture on a baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
Cool on a wire rack and store.
Enjoy..