Thursday, July 14, 2011

Green Peas And Mint Rice


Ingrediants
  1.  Leftover rice-2 cups
  2. Bay leaves-1
  3. Cinnamon stick-1 piece
  4. Cloves-2
  5. Green Peas(frozen)-1/2 cup
  6. Red chilly Powder-1/4 tsp
  7. Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
  8. Pepper Powder-1 tsp
  9. Garam masala-1 tsp
  10. Mint leaves and Coriander leaves- to garnish
  11. Oil-1 tbs
  12. Salt to taste
Method
  • Add oil in a pan when the oil get hot, add Cinnamon,cloves and bay leaves, for 1min.
  • Add Turmeric powder and green peas cook for 2 min.
  • Now add red chilly powder,pepper powder and garam masala fry till the raw smells goes.
  • Add the cooked rice and stir well .
  • Garnish with mint and coriander leaves.
Source-Priya's easy and tasty recipes

Cornmeal And Oats Idli



Ingredients
  1.  Cornmeal -1 Cup
  2.  Oats  -1 Cup
  3. Yogurt -2 Cup
  4. Green Chilly-3 -4 num(chopped finely)
  5.  Mustard Seed-1 tsp
  6. Urad Dal -1 tsp
  7. Eno Salt or Baking Soda -1 tsp
  8. Cashew Nuts -1 tbs (broken into small pieces)
  9. Curry leaves-few
  10. Oil-1tbs
  11. Salt-to taste
Method
  • Mix Cornmeal,oats,yogurt in a bowl.
  • Add oil in a pan ,add mustard seeds,urad dal  let it  splutter, now add cashew green chillies,curry leaves and fry for few min
  • Add the tempered mixture to the cornmeal and oats and mix well.
  • Add baking soda and stir .
  • Pour batter to the greased idli plates.
  • Steam cook  the idly  for 15-20minutes
  • Serve with chutney.
Source: Priya's recipe