Mustard Tamarind Rice / Avapindi Pulihora / Avaala Pulihora

Ingredients :

Cooked Rice - 1/2 Kg
Ground Nuts - 3 Tsp
Chana Dal - 2 Tsp
Urad Dal - 1 1/2 Tsp
Mustard Seeds - 1/2 Tsp
Curry Leaves - 4 Springs
Green Chily(sliced) - 6
Sesame Seeds - 1 Tsp
Ginger(chopped) - 2 Inch
Red Chily - 3
Oil - 4 Tsp
Coriander Leaves - 1 Bunch
Hing - 2 Pinch
Mustard Seeds(for Paste) - 1 Tsp
Salt - To Taste
Turmeric Powder - 1/2 Tsp
Tamarind Paste(cooked) - 2 Tsp

Preparation Method :

1. Take a Pan or deep Vessel add Oil, when Oil heat add Ground Nuts, fry for a Minute.

2. Then add Chana Dal fry for one more Minute then add Urad Dal, chopped Ginger, Mustard seeds, Curry Leaves, Sliced Chilies fry for 2 Minutes.

3. Then add Turmeric, Hing, and  required Salt  Mix well. Then add chopped Coriander and red Chily. Mix Well.

4. Now Add Cooked Tamarind Paste fry for a Minute then switch off the Flame. Now add Sesame Seeds.

5. Take a Large bowl with Rice & Mix this Mixture into Rice. Now add Mustard Seeds Paste, and Combine it Well.

* Tasty Traditional Mustard Tamarind Rice or Avapindi Pulihora is Ready.

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Idly Manchurian / Baked Idlies in Spicy Gravy

Ingredients:

Leftover Idlies – 4 to 5 (cut to small cubes)

Onions – 1 cup (finely chopped)

Tomatoes – 3/4 cup (finely chopped)

Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp

Green Chillies – 2 (slit lengthwise)

Sambar powder – 1/2 tsp

Red chilli powder – 1/2 tsp

Coriander powder – 1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp

Garam masala – 1/4 tsp

Coriander leaves – 1 tbsp (for garnishing

Oil – 2 tbsp

Salt – to taste

Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp

Method of Preparation:

1. Spray some oil in a baking sheet and spread the chopped idlies.

2. Add 1 tbsp of oil and mix well.

3. Preheat the oven to 400F and keep the baking tray in the center.

4. After 15 min, take the baking tray out and turn the idly cubes to the other side. The bottom side will be golden brown in color.

5. Keep the tray for another 15 minutes.

6. In the meantime, heat oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds.

7. Then add the green chillies followed the chopped onions.

8. Add some salt and fry till they become translucent and add the ginger garlic paste.

9. Then add the chopped tomatoes and fry for 2 minutes.

10. Now add the sambar powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and garam masala.

Fry for 2 minutes and add 1/4 cup of water.

11. Let it boil for 2 minutes to form a thick gravy.

12. Now remove the idlies from the oven and mix them to the gravy.

* Garnish with coriander leaves.

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Instant Rava Idli Upma

Ingredients: 

Left over Rava Idlis – 5

Chopped onion – 1 cup

Green chilies – 2

Carrot – 1

Green peas – 1/4 cup

Oil – 2 tsp

Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp

Urad dal – 1 tsp

Chana dal – 1 tbsp

Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp

A few curry leaves

Mint or coriander leaves for garnishing

Method of Preparation:

1. Follow the instructions from the package and make idlis. Or combine the instant mix with butter milk until a thick batter is formed. Leave it for 5 to 10 mins and make idli.

2. Heat oil in a cast iron pan or any pan and add mustard seeds. When it splutters, add chana dal and urad dal. When lentils become golden brown add chopped green chilies and curry leaves. Saute for a minute.

3. Add onions and saute till it becomes translucent. Cook chopped carrots and green peas in boiling water or microwave till it is 3/4th cooked. Add this to the sauteed onions along with turmeric powder and allow it to cook for 5 minutes.

4. Finally add crumbled idlis and mix everything well. After a minute, remove from heat and garnish with chopped cilantro or mint.

*  Serve hot with chutney or pickle.

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