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Recipe for Kadhamba Vadai with vegetables

Ingredients: Thuvar Dal/Toor Dal - 1 cup Bengal Gram Dal - 1/2 cup Urad Dal - 1/4 cup Raw Rice - 1/4 cup Green Chillies - 4 nos Red Chillies - 8 nos Hing - 1 tsp Salt to taste Cashew nuts - 12 nos Grated coconut - 1/2 cup Curry leaves - few Coriander leaves - few Grated Carrot - 1/2 cup Finely chopped cabbage - 1/4 cup Green Peas (Boiled) - 1/2 cup Method: Wash and soak the dals and rice for about 4 hours. Better soak Thoor dal and Bengal gram dal together, rice separately and urad dal separately. Drain well. Grind urad dal first a bit coarsely without adding much of water. Grind other two dals along with red chillies, green chillies, salt, 1/2 of the curry leaves, coriander leaves and hing sprinkling just 2 tbsp of water. Before removing from the mixer add the coarsely ground urad dal and give a spin so that all the dals mix well nicely. Slice the cashewnuts thinly and mix it with the dal. Add the grated coconut and mix that too well. Cut the remaining curry leave

Recipe to make Kadhamba vadai

An easy to make tiffin item. Which also makes a different starter dish for parties. Kids will love it. Ingredients: Thuvar Dal/Toor Dal - 1 cup Bengal Gram Dal - 1/2 cup Urad Dal - 1/4 cup Raw Rice - 1/4 cup Green Chillies - 4 nos Red Chillies - 8 nos Hing - 1 tsp Salt to taste Cashew nuts - 12 nos Grated coconut - 1/2 cup Curry leaves - few Coriander leaves - few Method: Wash and soak the dals and rice for about 4 hours. Better soak Thoor dal and Bengal gram dal together, rice separately and urad dal separately. Drain well. Grind urad dal first a bit coarsely without adding much of water. Grind other two dals along with red chillies, green chillies, salt, 1/2 of the curry leaves, coriander leaves and hing sprinkling just 2 tbsp of water. Before removing from the mixer add the coarsely ground urad dal and give a spin so that all the dals mix well nicely. Slice the cashewnuts thinly and mix it with the dal. Add the grated coconut and mix that too well. Cut the remain

Homemade Idli Batter Recipe: A Staple South Indian Dish

tGPT Idli, a versatile and wholesome dish, is cherished by people of all ages, from toddlers to adults. With its easy digestion and steamed preparation, idli is a go-to option for lactating mothers, convalescents, and anyone seeking a nutritious meal. Mastering the art of making idli batter is essential for every home cook. Here's a simple guide to making perfect idli batter and delicious idlis. Ingredients: 4 cups parboiled rice 1 cup whole urad dal 1 tsp methi seeds (fenugreek seeds) Rock salt (as needed) Instructions: Soak the Ingredients : Wash the parboiled rice and urad dal separately. Add methi seeds to the urad dal while soaking. Soak the rice and urad dal separately in water for about 6 to 8 hours. Grind the Batter : After soaking, grind the urad dal to a fine batter using a wet grinder or a high-powered blender. Add water gradually as needed. Grind the rice to a coarse batter. It's advisable to grind the urad dal first for better consistency. Add a handful of rock sal

Kancheepuram Idli Recipe: A Divine and Flavorful Offering

Kancheepuram Idli is a special prasadam offered to Varadarajaswami of Kancheepuram. This unique idli recipe, slightly spicier and more aromatic than regular idlis, is a divine treat for devotees and food enthusiasts alike. Recreate the magic of Kancheepuram at home with this authentic recipe. Ingredients: 2 cups parboiled rice 2 cups raw rice 2 cups urad dal (preferably black husked) Salt to taste 2 cups yogurt 10-12 cashew nuts, broken into pieces 1 tsp whole black pepper 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 small piece of ginger, finely chopped 1 to 2 cups ghee 1/2 tsp green chilly paste (optional) Instructions: Soak the Ingredients : Wash the urad dal and rice separately, then soak them in water for at least 2 hours. Grind the Batter : Grind the soaked urad dal to a fine paste in a grinder. Coarsely grind the rice separately in a mixer or blender. Mix the ground urad dal, rice, and salt together in a large bowl. Let the mixture ferment overnight. Prepare the Batter : After fermentation, add yogurt t