Puli Upma / Tamarind Upma

Ingredients

Rice flour      : 1 cup
Tamarind juice : 2 1/2 cups
Red chilly         : 4 nos
Asafotida         : 1 tsp
Turmeric powder  : 1 tsp
Sesame oil             : 4 to 5 tbsps
Mustard                : 1/2 tsp
Urad dal                : 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves
Salt

Method

In a large bowl mix rice flour,tamarind juice, salt, turmeric powder, asafotida ,mix well and keep aside.( it should be idly batter consistency.)
Heat oil in heavy bottomed kadai add mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves one by one.
Add red chillies and fry for a second.
Now add rice flour paste ,reduce the flame and stir continuously until it gets thick and cooked well.
Enjoy it hot with sugar or yogurt..

Soya Granules Roti / Chapati

Ingredients 

Wheat flour  : 1 cup
Soya Granules  : 1/2 cup
Curd                : 2 tbsp
Red chilly powder : 1 tsp
Dry mango powder  : 1 tsp
Freshly roasted and powdered cumin  : 1 tsp
Garam masala powder : 1/2 tsp
Salt
Oil

Method

Soak soya granules in hot water for 15 mins .
Drain it and squeeze out the water completely.
Mix all ingredients (except oil) in a wide bowl, slowly add required water and knead to a soft dough.
Keep closed for 1/2 an hour.
Make balls and roll into a little thick roti than usual.
Cook both sides on a hot tawa with little oil..
Serve with raita or plain dal..

Homemade Peanut Butter

Ingredients 

Roasted peanuts   : 1 cup
Honey                  : 1 tbsp
Oil                       : 1 tbsp
Salt                      : a pinch ( if you use unsalted peanuts) 

Method 

Place peanuts in a food processor/ mixie jar and grind for few mins.
Then add oil, salt, honey and blend it till you get creamy consistency.
Store it in the refrigerator and use as a spread on sandwiches and enjoy..

Banana Fritters Topped with Chocolate Sauce

Ingredients 

Banana ( nendra pazham)  : 1
Maida                               : 1 cup
Dessicated coconut           : 2 tbsps

Sugar                                : 3 tbsps
Salt                                   : a pinch
Chocolate sauce                : 3 tbsps
Oil                                    


Method

Peel & cut banana into 2 halves, then slice each halves into 5 slices.
In a large bowl ,mix together the Maida, sugar and salt using little water.
Beat well to a smooth paste.
Heat oil in a pan, dip banana slices gently in  batter and deep fry till golden brown. 
Pour chocolate sauce and dessicated coconut over the top and serve hot..