This story has the fixings of the same old plot with the same old twist, except that this involves rich, deep, vibrant colors in the background. So, during the weekend when we went to do the usual grocery, I was smitten by a pack of mini peppers sitting coyly in the corner. I stood there looking at the tiny vegetable, gazing at their even, vibrant colors admiring them as though they were flowers.The bigger ones have usually caught my eye, but not the smaller ones and I have wondered ever since how I happened to missed them before. Anyway the…
Chana Daal Appe : Low fat Masala Vada
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 found very favorable results by using this pan and this forms a healthier alternative to the deep fired variety. To see how the pan/skillet looks like check here. __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Masala vada is an all time favorite snack in our family, but since it is deep fried…
Appe with a twist: Dahi Vada (Appe)
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 this pan and this forms a healthier alternative to the deep fired variety. There is also no difference in taste. To see how the pan/skillet looks like check here. ————————————————————————————– It is funny how I came up with this idea of “Dahi Appe” and I have to thank my toddler…