Rava Idli and Potato Saagu/ Bombay Saagu

Published On 12 Mar 2010 By redchillies. Under Breakfast/ Tiffin Varieties, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Idli Varieties, Karnataka Recipes, Low Fat Recipes, Vegan Recipes.
Rava Idli and Potato Saagu/ Bombay Saagu   Rava Idli or Rave Idli is a variation of Idli, made with Rava/ Sooji/semolina instead of the usual rice and Urad Daal.  It is a specialty of the state of Karnataka and is usually served as a breakfast item. It has been said that the popular restaurant chain, Mavalli Tiffin ... Read More

Masala Idlis

Published On 11 Jan 2010 By redchillies. Under Breakfast/ Tiffin Varieties, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Idli Varieties, Kid Friendly Recipes, Low Fat Recipes, Vegan Recipes.
Masala Idlis While talking to MIL last week, I was telling her how DS is not fond of Idlis. The 4 year old will eat dosas but somehow has not developed fondness for Idlis. Now if you are anything like our family who take their Idlis seriously this statement can be quite ... Read More

Leftover Idli? Try Idli fries

Published On 07 Dec 2009 By redchillies. Under Appetizers / Snacks, Breakfast/ Tiffin Varieties, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Idli Varieties, Kid Friendly Recipes, Low Fat Recipes.
Leftover Idli? Try Idli fries Whenever I have leftover Idlis, I usually make Idli Upma or Idli Roast. Idli Roast is shallow frying whole Idlis on a flat pan, until it is crunch on the outside and soft on the inside. Suffice to say that many a times; we look forward to eating Idly roast ... Read More

Healthy Breakfast: Pumpkin Idli (Dudhi Idli)

Published On 27 Mar 2008 By redchillies. Under Breakfast/ Tiffin Varieties, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Idli Varieties, Konkani Recipes.
Healthy Breakfast: Pumpkin Idli (Dudhi Idli) I was introduced to the new concept of Pumpkin Idli only after my wedding. My mother-in-law had prepared it early in the morning for breakfast and I had it with some ghee. Suffice to say that the taste was totally out of this world and I became a big fan ... Read More

Moong Curry and Cucumber Idli (Mooga Ghashi & Taushe Idli )

Published On 28 Nov 2007 By redchillies. Under Breakfast/ Tiffin Varieties, Coconut based Curries, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Idli Varieties, Konkani Recipes.
Moong Curry and Cucumber Idli (Mooga Ghashi & Taushe Idli ) Time and tide waits for none says a 14th century adage and I am sure most of us could not agree with it more. Days fly by at the blink of the eye and even before we realize it months and years have passed by and all that is left ... Read More

Soft Idli and Chutney- South Indian breakfast

Published On 24 Sep 2007 By redchillies. Under Breakfast/ Tiffin Varieties, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Idli Varieties, Karnataka Recipes, Konkani Recipes, Light Vegetarian Lunches, Low Fat Recipes, Revived Recipes.
Soft Idli and Chutney- South Indian breakfast        The idli or"idly" or "iddly" is a savory cake popular in South India. The cakes are usually two to three inches in diameter and are made by steaming a batter consisting of fermented black lentils (de-husked) and rice. Most often eaten at breakfast or as a snack, idlis are usually ... Read More

Cucumber Dosa/Taushe Polo

Published On 31 Aug 2007 By redchillies. Under Breakfast/ Tiffin Varieties, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Idli Varieties, Konkani Recipes, Revived Recipes.
Cucumber Dosa/Taushe Polo After getting married, I was introduced to many new, delicious and interesting dishes hitherto unknown to me. Even though both of us are Konkanis, vegetarians, share the same background and culture yet each of our families have different style and combination of cooking. My MIL has over the years graciously ... Read More