Saturday 9 March 2013

PANIYARAM AND MY SECOND LIEBESTER BLOG AWARD


A quick healthy snack from leftover dosa /idli batter.

Ingredients
1.      Dosa/idli batter-3cups
2.      Onion-one medium, finely chopped
3.      Green chilly-1no,chopped
4.      Curry leaves-few, chopped(optional)
5.      Carrot-3tbsp,grated(optional)
6.      Oil-1tbsp
7.      salt

Method of preparation
1.      Heat oil in a pan. Add ingredients 2-5.saute for few minutes or until turns soft. Add salt. Be careful, If the batter is already added with salt.
2.      Add the sautéed vegetables into the batter.mix well.
3.      Heat a paniyaram pan/unniyappa chatti.Smear some oil in all pits.(This is optional if you are using nonstick pan).fill  ¾ of each pit with prepared batter. Keep the lid on and cook in medium flame for 5-8 minutes. When one side is cooked, turn the paniyarams. Let it cook for another few more minutes.
Enjoy with tomato or coconut chutney.. This is a delicious snack almost taste like uzhunnuvada.
                                                                                            

 I am really glad to receive this beautiful award for the second time .Tons of thanks to Rafeeda of THE BIG SWEET TOOTH   and Soumya of  NIVEDHANAM for considering me for this award.As i received this award from two bloggers at  the same time, i was totally confused whose questions to be answered :) Please excuse me dearies i am gonna do a short cut..Click here for more details about this award and my questions to other bloggers.

 


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Wednesday 6 March 2013

HOW TO MAKE GREEN GRAM SPROUTS( MULAPPICHA CHERUPAYAR) AT HOME AND SPROUTED GREEN GRAM THORAN



Green gram is called as ‘nutritional powerhouse’. It is a high source of protein. They are also rich in fiber, which helps in digestion and absorption of food. They also play a vital role in cholesterol metabolism, thus helps in reducing blood cholesterol level. As compared to whole green gram, the carbohydrate  and fat content in sprouted beans is much less. This coupled with low sugar content make it a diabetic friendly and highly recommended for people who want to become thin
Isn’t that enough to include this cute little thing in our diet. Lets make fresh been sprouts and try out delicious nutritious dishes..
Information source : http://www.buzzle.com/articles/mung-beans-nutritional-value.html

HOW TO MAKE GREEN GRAM SPROUTS
  1. Wash green gram. Add enough water. Water level should be little above that of bean.Let It soak overnight or minimum of 7 hours.
  2. After the mentioned time drain the water by keeping it in a strainer.
  3. When the water is completely drained, it can be either kept in the strainer itself or transfer it into another vessel. Close it. Keep it undisturbed for 10-12 hours. Our work is over.
You can see beautiful thread like structures emerging out of it..Yes it is sprouted. It will stay intact for 1 week when refrigerated..
 
SPROUTED GREEN GRAM THORAN
1.      Sprouted green gram-2 cups
2.      Grated cocont-3tbsp
3.      Onion-half of one, chopped
4.      Green chilly-1 no, chopped
5.      Dry red chilly-1no
6.      Mustard seeds-less than ¼ tsp
7.      Oil-1tbsp
8.      Salt

Method of preparation
1.      Boil around 3 cups of water in vessel. Cook the green gram in it for 2 to 3 minutes.
2.      Drain the water completely.
3.      Heat oil in a pan ,splutter mustard seeds. Add dry red chilly .when it changes its color add onion ,green chilly and salt. Sauté for 5minute.
4.      Add green gram and coconut. Mix well .Cover the pan and cook for a minute.
Enjoy with rice,puttu or chappathi..