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RAVA (SEMOLINA) IDLI / IDLY

Posted by in Breakfast on 19. May, 2013 | 0 Comments

Rava Idli is normally prepared once in a while at home as a change from the usual Idli we make.  Its preparation is relatively simple since it does not involve grinding and long term fermentation.  Sambar and any hot spicy chutney will be a suitable accompaniment for this item and it should be consumed hot. Cooking Time: [...]

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RAVA (SEMOLINA) DOSA / DOSAI

Posted by in Breakfast on 19. May, 2013 | 0 Comments

Rava Dosa is a delicacy for kids and you can relish it for it is crisp and crunchy with a distinct flavour and taste and different from the normal  dosa (rice)  we regularly make at home. Cooking Time: 45  mts Servings: 3 Ingredients: 1. Rava ( Semolina ) : 1 Cup or 150 Grams 2. Refined [...]

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Ulundu or Ulunthu Kali – (Black Gram Porridge)

Posted by in Breakfast on 16. Sep, 2012 | 2 Comments

This is a semi solid sweet dish which can be consumed as a supplementary breakfast or as snack. ”Ulundu” or black gram being a legume is high in protein  and nutritious. Palm sugar is prepared from the juice of different kinds of palm trees like Coconuts, Date Palm etc. Palm sugar or Jaggery made from the Palmyra tree is used in this [...]

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Rava (Semolina) Uppuma (Upma)

Posted by in Breakfast, Snacks on 10. Jun, 2009 | 9 Comments

Uppuma (Tamil) is a South Indian dish that is pronounced upma in North India. The semolina variety, Rava uppuma, is more common and is a tasty snack usually consumed for breakfast in Tamilnadu.

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Pudina (Mint) Chutney

Posted by in Breakfast, Side Dishes on 12. Feb, 2009 | 8 Comments

Pudina (Mint) Chutney recipe from Tamil Nadu, South India

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Idly (Idli) – Rice Cakes

Posted by in Breakfast on 04. Feb, 2009 | 10 Comments

Idly is a favorite breakfast and snack item for many Tamilians. Nutritionally it is good as it contains both protein (urad dhal) and carbohydrates (rice).