Chana Daal Appe : Low fat Masala Vada

Published On 31 Oct 2007 By redchillies. Under Appetizers / Snacks, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Kid Friendly Recipes, Low Fat Recipes.

Update: The mere idea of vada(deep fried lentil dumpling) and Low-fat is contradictory and a typical oxymoron. So if you are looking for a low fat version of the deep fried vada, then use the Appe (Konkani cooking word) Pan/ Skillet. This is also referred to as “Ponganalu/Paniyaram/Uniyappam”. I have ... Read More

Appe with a twist: Dahi Vada (Appe)

Published On 26 Oct 2007 By redchillies. Under Appetizers / Snacks, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Low Fat Recipes.

Update: In this recipe I first make the Medu Vada as an Appe (Konkani cooking word) in a Aebleskiver Pan. This ‘Appe’ is also referred to as “Ponganalu/ Paniyaram/ Uniyappam/ Gundupongalu or Gundpaanglu”. After that I dip them in the seasoned yogurt/curd. I have found very favorable results by using ... Read More

Instant Carrot Laddoo in Microwave

Published On 24 Oct 2007 By redchillies. Under Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Microwave Recipes, Sweets(Mithai) / Desserts.

Don’t you just love it when you see a ridiculously easy recipe, try it and with in no time produce the dish and finally much to your excitement find that there is no compromise on taste or appearance? I was beaming when I made this dessert for Dasara and could ... Read More

SWEETS

Published On 22 Oct 2007 By redchillies. Under Easy Vegetarian Recipes.

INDIAN PAYASAM VARIETIES Indira’s Chanadaal, Vermicelli Sabudana Kheer/Payasam Rice Kheer (Payasam) / ( Rice Pudding) Vermicelli Sago Kheer/Payasam Tabouli Wheat Kheer/Payasam Bottle Gourd Pudding/ Lauki Kheer/ Gardudde Paays Chana Daal Kheer ( Kadlebele Payasa/ Madgane) Oats Vermicelli Pudding/ Oats Semiya Payasam Sweet Pongal (Huggi) LADOO VARIETIES Wheat Flour Laddos (Churma Laados/ Atta Ladoo /Pitta Undo) Sweet Beginnings with Coconut Ladoo Microwave ... Read More

Saffron Sooji Badam Cake (Eggless Semolina Cake)

Published On 19 Oct 2007 By redchillies. Under Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Eggless Recipes/ Egg Free Baking, Low Fat Recipes.

OK People, brace yourselves while I announce my new cake creation, Saffron Rava Badam Cake. Even though I am not much of a baker, I admire the concept of baking. You measure ingredients correctly, mix it, toss it in the oven, pull it out after X amount of minutes and ... Read More

Beetroot Sambhar

Published On 16 Oct 2007 By redchillies. Under Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Rasam Sambhar Daal varieties.

The other day when we had been to the grocery stores, we found fresh and colorful beetroots along with it's beautiful leaves and stems. Beets are an excellent source of the B vitamin, folate, and a very good source of manganese and potassium. Beets are a good source of dietary ... Read More

Sago Rotti (Sabudana Thalipeeth)

Published On 16 Oct 2007 By redchillies. Under Breakfast/ Tiffin Varieties, Dosa Varieties, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Konkani Recipes.

Tension filled engineering exams, vast syllabus, Parents care and concern; these are the memories that come to me whenever I cook this. Years ago I used to be a nervous wreck when it came to my exams, the last minute cramming, never ending studies, burning of midnight oil, lack of ... Read More