Achappam Recipe / Achu Murukku Recipe / Rose Cookies Recipe / Sesame Honeycomb Cookie Recipe / Rosettes Cookie Recipe / Kerala Style Achappam Recipe

Step by step method/picture for making Achappam/Achu murukku/ Kerala style Rose Cookies.

Achappam

Ingredients
Rice flour-1 cup
(I used the store bought)
All purpose flour/Maida-1/2 cup
Sugar-1/2 cup
Salt a pinch
Sesame seeds-1 & 1/2 tsp
Egg-1
Cumin seeds/Jeera -1/8tsp
Coconut milk or Whole milk-1 cup
(Coconut milk gives nice flavour)
Oil-to deep fry

Method
Beat eggs with sugar,now add both the flours,sesame seeds,cumin & salt,mix it well.
Pour milk and make a semi thick batter.Consistency should look similar to a pancake or dosa batter.Rest the batter for 20 minutes (I was in a hurry so did not rest)
Heat oil in a pan,dip the mould in oil & keep till its hot.Remove from oil & dip 3/4th of the hot mould into the batter,you will hear a light sizzle.Do not dip it fully, lift it up & dip it immediately into the oil,after a 15 to 20 seconds slightly shake the mould to release the achappam (If you find it difficult to release the achappam,use a skewer to push it out from the mould ).
In medium  flame fry both sides till its light brown & crisp.Remove it on a kitchen paper to remove excess oil.Repeat until the whole batter is used up.
Cool completely & store it in a air tight container.
Note:
a) When buying the mould choose the thick variety which is heavy,the light weight mould doesn't work properly.
b) Make sure the mould is well heated before dipping into the batter each time.
c) Keep the oil in medium heat throughout the process.Always keep the mould immersed in hot oil before dipping into the batter,this is most important.

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Oats Murukku Recipe / Oats Muruku Recipe / Oats Chakli

Oats Murukku

Ingredients

Quick Oats -1/2 cup powdered

Rice flour-1 cup

Besan/Gram Flour-1/2 cup

Chilly powder- 3/4 tsp

Hing-1/2tsp

Ajwain-1/2tsp

White sesame seeds-1tsp

Salt to taste ( around 1 tsp )
Hot oil - 1 tbsp

Oil-for frying

Oats Murukku

Method

Take a bowl add rice flour,besan,powdered oats,hing,chilly powder,sesame seeds,ajwain,salt & hot oil.Mix it well.
Add water little by little & make a soft dough.
Grease the murukku press & fill the dough.
Heat oil and press the dough directly into the hot oil.
Deep fry the murukku in medium high flame till crisp & light brown on both sides.
Remove it on a kitchen paper for extra oil to get absorbed if any.
Cool & store it in a air tight container.

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Aloo Broccoli Kurkure / Potato Broccoli Kurkure Recipe - Easy Kids Snack

Aloo Broccoli Kurkure

Ingredients to be combined together
Boiled potato - 2 medium size
Finely grated broccoli - 1/4 cup
Chopped fresh mint leaves - 1 tbsp heaped
Red chilly flakes - 1/4 tsp
Chaat masala - 1/4 tsp
Jeera/Cumin powder - 1/4 tsp
Salt to taste
Amchur powder - 1/8 tsp
Other ingredients
Maida / All purpose flour - 2 tsp heaped
Poha / Rice flakes powdered - 1/2 cup
Oil to deep fry
Method
Take a bowl mash the potatoes add all the above mentioned ingredients.
Mix till everything is combined.Take small portion & form into tight round balls.
Make a semi thin batter with maida & little water.
Dip these balls into the maida batter then into the powdered poha.
Make sure all the sides are evenly coated.arrange them on a plate.
Heat oil in a pan and deep fry these balls in medium high flame till crisp & light brown on all sides.
Remove them on a kitchen paper for excess oil to get absorbed.
Serve with any dip you like.
Note:
a) Make sure there is no water in your potatoes,otherwise your balls may break while frying.
b) Always fry in medium high flame then you can reduce it later.
c) Instead of red chilly flakes you can also add chopped green chillies.

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Idli 65 Recipe / Idli Fritter Stir Fry- How to make Idli 65

Idli 65

Ingredients for marination

Lime juice -1 tsp
Salt to taste
Red chilly powder- 3/4 tsp
Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
Garam masala-1/2tsp
Ginger & Garlic paste-1/2tsp
Yellow food colour-a pinch(optional)
Rice flour-1tsp
Corn flour-2tsp
Maida / All purpose flour - 2 tsp (heaped)
Other ingredients
Idli -8
( cut it into small cubes)
Oil to deep fry
Garnish
Fried green chillies & curry leaves
Lemon wedges
Onion rings

Idli 65

Method
Take all the marination ingredients in a bowl,pour water & make a semi thick batter.
Add the idly pieces make sure all the pieces are well coated with the masala,rest it for 10 minutes.

Heat oil in a pan & deep fry the idli pieces in batches till crisp on all sides.
Remove it on a kitchen paper for extra oil to get absorbed.
Before serving sprinkle some chaat masala,garnish with fried green chillies,curry leaves,lemon wedges & onion rings.
Best served as a starter.
Note:
You can make this recipe with leftover Idli too.

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Sarkarai Adhirasam Recipe / Sugar Adhirasam Recipe / Chakkara Ariselu Recipe

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Sarkarai Adhirasam

Ingredients
Raw rice - 1 cup
( I used sona masoori rice)
Sugar- 3/4 cup
Water -1/4 cup
Cardamom crushed to a fine powder-4
Ghee-1tbsp
Oil-to deep fry
Method
Wash & soak rice in water for 1 & 1/2 hours.
Drain out the water & spread it on a clean cloth for 30 minutes.
While still wet grind it in batches to a very fine powder in a mixi.
Sieve the flour to remove any grains.
Heat a pan pour water & dissolve the sugar,keep stirring till it reach to a soft ball consistency.
Take water in a small plate,drop the syrup in water.With your fingers try to make a soft ball out of it,then this is the right consistency, switch off the stove.
Pour the sugar liquid into the rice flour mixture,add cardamom powder,mix with a spoon to get a soft dough.
Divide the dough into small balls,grease a plastic sheet with ghee & press a ball to a semi thick disc.
Heat oil & ghee in a pan in medium high flame fry these adhirasam both sides till light golden brown.
Remove it from oil & press it by keeping it in between 2 ladle to remove excess oil.
keep it on a paper towel,cool completely before storing.
Store it on a air tight container.

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Notes:
Rice flour should be very smooth,sieve it well.
Some add powdered cashew nuts for extra taste.
Do not flatten the adhirasam very thin,otherwise while frying it become too crisp or break.
Flip immediately once it rises in oil.Do not deep fry till brown,otherwise your adhirasam will become hard.

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Masala Vada/Masala Vadai Recipe/Paruppu Vadai Recipe/Kadalai Paruppu Vadai Recipe/Channa Dal Vada Recipe/Masal Vada Recipe

Ingredients ground to a coarse mixture
Fennel seeds/somph-1/2tsp
Cinnamon-a very tiny piece
Red chillies- 2
Garlic-1
Ginger -a very tiny piece
Other ingredients
Channa dal/Kadalai paruppu -1 cup
(wash & soak in water for 2 to 3 hours)
Chopped onion-1tbsp
Chopped curry & coriander leaves-1tbsp
Salt to taste
Rice flour -1tbsp
Oil-to deep fry
Method
Drain the water from the dal,keep it in the strain for all the water to get evaporated.Save 2tsp of the soaked dal separately.
Without any water grind the remaining dal to a coarse mixture.
Transfer into a bowl,add the saved whole dal,the ground masala,salt,rice flour,onion,curry & coriander leaves.
Mix the mixture well,take out a walnut size ball from the mixture,slightly flatten them.Make sure there are no cracks.
Heat oil in a kadai/pan in medium hot flame deep fry the flattened vadai till crisp & light golden brown on all sides.
Remove them on a kitchen paper to remove excess oil if any.
Enjoy these crispy vada with a cup of hot tea or coffee!
Notes:
a) Do not add water while grinding the dal,sprinkle only if your mixture is dry & unable to grind.
b) Grind to a coarse mixture,do not grind it to a smooth mixture.
c) Rice flour or sooji is added to give crispiness to your vada & even to tighten up your dal batter if becomes runny.
d) If preparing for festivals then avoid onion.
e) Make vada immediately once your batter is ready.To not rest the batter otherwise onions will start  leaving water.

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Ribbon Pakoda / Ribbon Murukku Recipe / Ola Pakoda Recipe / Ottu Pakoda Recipe / Nada Thenkuzhal Recipe -Diwali Snack

Ribbon Pakoda

Ingredients for the dough
Rice flour-2 cups
Besan / Gram Flour -1 cup
Hot oil-1tbsp
Sesame seeds-1 & 1/2tsp
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Red chilly powder-1tsp
Hing-1/2 tsp
Grated garlic-2 (optional)
Water as needed
Other ingredients
Oil-to deep fry
Method
Add all above ingredients together into a wide bowl.
Pour water little by little & make a soft dough.
Grease the murukku press with oil,choose the ribbon pakoda disc.
Fill the dough into the press.
Press directly into the hot oil,deep fry them till crisp & light brown on all sides in medium heat.
Remove them on a kitchen paper to remove excess oil.
Cool & store it in an air tight container.
Note:
a) You can add pepper powder instead of chilly powder,melted butter instead of hot oil.
b) Do not make a very tight dough,it will be difficult to press.
c) Some add pottukadalai maavu instead of besan.

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Murukku Recipe / Easy Murukku Recipe / Pottukadalai Murukku / Roasted Gram Dal Murukku Recipe / Crispy Murukku Recipe / Diwali snack recipe

Murukku

Ingredients
Rice flour-2 cups
(I used the store bought)
Pottukadalai / Putnala Pappu /Roasted gram dal powder-1/2 cup
Salt-1tsp
Jeera/cumin-1tsp
Red chilly powder-1/2tsp
Hing-1/4tsp
Melted butter-1tbsp
Water-around 1 & 1/4 cup
Oil-to deep fry

Method
Take a bowl add  rice flour,pottukadalai,salt,butter,chilly powder ,jeera & hing.
Pour water little by little & make a soft dough.
Heat oil in a pan,fill the dough into the murukku press.
Press them directly into the hot oil,in medium high flame fry till crisp & light golden brown on all sides.
Remove it on a kitchen paper for excess oil to get absorbed.
Cool completely & store it in a air tight container.
Note:
a) Do not add too much butter,otherwise your murukku will crumble while frying.It will consume more oil too.Even hot oil can be replaced for butter.
b) Add water little by little to get the right consistency.
c) Instead of jeera you can also add ajwain.
d) If you like garlic taste,add grated garlic to the dough.

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Chicken 65 Recipe - How to make Chicken 65 Restaurant Style

Chicken 65

Ingredients
Boneless chicken pieces - 30 small pieces
Salt to taste
Red chilly powder - 1 & 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder - 1tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Ginger Garlic paste - 1 & 1/2 tsp
Lemon juice - 1 tbsp
Egg -1
Rice flour - 1tsp heaped
Corn starch - 2 tsp heaped
Red/Yellow food colour - 2 generous pinch
Curry leaves few
Oil to deep fry
Method
Take a bowl add all the above ingredients together except the curry leaves.
Mix everything well ,sprinkle very little water if needed.Make sure the chicken pieces are well coated with the masala.Leave it for marination at least for 30 minutes.
Heat oil in a pan fry the curry leaves till crisp & keep it aside.
In the same oil drop these chicken pieces in batches.
Deep fry in medium high flame till cooked & crisp on both sides.
Remove the pieces in a kitchen paper to remove excess oil if any.
Garnish with fried curry leaf,onion rings & lemon wedges.
Serve them with Mint Raita.

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Karamani Vada Recipe / Bobbarlu Vadalu Recipe /Alasanda Vada / Black Eyed Beans Fritters / Lobia Vada

Karamani Vada

Ingredients
Karamani /Alasanda/ Lobia/Black eye bean- 1 cup
(soak it in water for over night)
Green chillies-2 to 3
Ginger-a small piece
Jeera-1tsp
Chopped curry & coriander leaves-2tbsp
Salt to taste
Oil-to deep fry
Method
Drain out the water completely from the beans.Take a blender add the beans,green chillies & ginger,grind them to a semi coarse batter.Do not add water while grinding.
Transfer into a bowl,add jeera,salt, chopped coriander & curry leaves,mix them well.
Heat oil in a pan,take small portion of the batter & flatten it.
Drop it directly into the hot oil & deep fry in mediun high flame till crisp & light brown on all sides.
Remove it on a kitchen paper for excess oil to get absorbed.serve them hot
Note:
a) Before grinding make sure there is no water at all.
b) Today i made it for pooja so did not add onion.Adding onion gives a extra flavour for your vadas.
c) If your batter becomes watery add 1 or 2 tsp of rice flour.

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Salad Rice Paper Rolls - A Quick Lunch Box Recipe

Salad Rice Paper Rolls

Serves : 2
Making Time - 5 minutes

Ingredients
Grilled chicken strips - 4 pieces
(I used the frozen,thaw & cut them into thin strips)
Carrots cut into thin strips - a handful
Cucumber cut into thin strips - a handful
Bell pepper / Capsicum cut into strips  - a handful
( I used yellow & green colour bell peppers)
Chopped olives - 6
Mashed avocado - 1/2
Salt & Pepper to taste
Lime juice - 1 tsp
Lettuce leaves -2
Rice paper sheets - 2

Salad Rice Paper Rolls

Method
Cut the vegetables into strips,wash the lettuce leaves & pat them dry.
Remove the avocado from the peel & mash them.
Add the lime juice,salt & pepper,mix well till combined.
Fill some warm water in a wide bowl or plate.
Dip a rice paper sheet into the warm water for 15 seconds or till soft.
Remove & lay them on a wooden cutting board/paper towel or on a clean cloth.
Place a lettuce leaf on the rice paper sheet then spread some mashed avocado mixture.
Now arrange the vegetables on top.Sprinkle some salt & pepper to taste.
Gently fold the bottom of each rice sheet over the filling then fold in ends & roll into tight cylinder.
( Check the above picture for reference )
Cut each rolls diagonally & serve them with any sauce your kids love to eat with.
Note:
a) Choose your own fillings like chopped boiled eggs,grilled shrimp,beans,rice,pasta etc.
b) Use your imagination to create your own rolls to impress your kids.

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Eggless Achu Murukku Recipe / Achappam Recipe / Eggless Rose Cookie Recipe / Eggless Rosette Cookies / Kerala Achappam

Achu Murukku

Ingredients
Rice flour -1 cup
Maida / All purpose flour-1/4 cup
Sugar-1/2 cup
Coconut milk-1 cup
(I used the tin)
Water- 1/2 cup
Jeera / cumin-1/2 tsp
Salt- a pinch
Oil-to fry

Method
Mix all above ingredients together in a bowl.
Beat it with a fork or whisk to get a smooth batter,consistency should be little thicker than a dosa batter.
Heat oil in a pan/kadai,dip the Achu murukku mould into the oil.Wait till it gets well heated.
Now slowly dip it in the batter (dip it only 3/4th of the mould).
Take the mould from the batter and dip into hot oil.Do not touch the bottom of the kadai they may stick.
After a few seconds slightly shake the mould so that the Achu murukku separates from the mould.
Fry both sides on a medium heat till light golden brown.
Remove it on a paper towel,cool completely & store it in an air tight container.
Note:
a) Each time you make the achu murukku,dip the mould into the hot oil once well heated then dip it in batter.
b) Instead of jeera you can use black sesame seeds.
c) Fry the achu murukku in medium flame.
d) If you murukku doesn't come out easily from the mould if shaken,then use a knife to release it from the mould.

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Medhu Vadai Recipe / Ulundu Vadai Recipe / Urad Dal Vada / Medu Vada

Medhu Vadai

Ingredients
White round whole urad dal - 1 cup
Salt to taste
Green chillies-2
Chopped ginger -1tsp
Chopped onion-a handful
Chopped curry & coriander leaves-2tsp
Oil-to deep fry
Method
Soak urad dal in water for 1 hour.
Grind salt,ginger & green chillies in a mixie jar,now drain out the water from the urad dal and add.
Grind it to a coarse paste.Grind the dal to a very fluffy thick batter by sprinkling water in intervals.
Do not add too much water at the beginning of grinding.
Remove the batter in a bowl,now add all the above ingredients except oil.
Mix everything till combined.Heat oil in a pan.
Wet your hand with water take small portion of the batter flatten them.Make a hole in the middle & slowly slide into the hot oil.
In medium high flame deep fry the vadai till crisp & golden brown on all sides.
Remove them on a kitchen paper for excess oil to get absorbed.
Serve them hot with coconut chutney.
Note:
a) Always deep fry in medium high flame otherwise the vadais will drink too much oil.
b) For shaping out the water you can use banana leaf or a plastic sheet(zip lock).
c) Do not soak the dal for more than 2 hours.Grind the batter in intervals by sprinkling water in between.If your batter goes watery add some rice flour to thicken the batter.Wet grinder is best for grinding the batter.
d) Avoid onion if keeping for pooja.

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Rava Kesari Boorelu Recipe / Halwa Boorelu Recipe / Sooji Halwa Boorelu / Boorelu Recipe

Rava Kesari Boorelu

Outer covering ingredients
Rice -1 cup
Urad dal-1/2 cup
Salt a pinch
Cooking soda a generous pinch
Filling ingredients
Sooji/Rava/Semolina-1 cup
Sugar-1 cup
Dessicated coconut-1/4 cup
Boiling water-2 cups
Ghee-5tsp
Chopped cashew nuts-1tbsp
Cardamom powder-1/2tsp
Other ingredients
Oil-to deep fry
Method
Soak rice & urad dal together for 2 hours.Grind them to a smooth batter,batter consistency should be like a thick Idly batter.Do not add too much water while grinding.
Mix salt & cooking soda just before frying.
Add 2tsp of ghee in a pan roast sooji & cashew nut till changes colour.Do not fry till brown.
Switch off the stove add the coconut & cardamom powder,mix it well.
Pour the boiling water, in very low flame cover & cook till the sooji is cooked.
Now add the sugar & remaining ghee,mix till its dry.Slightly cool the mixture & make small tight balls while still warm.
Heat oil in a pan,take a sooji ball dip it into the batter.Make sure the filling is well coated on all sides.
Drop it into the hot oil & in medium high flame fry till golden brown & crisp on all sides.
Remove on a kitchen paper for excess oil to get absorbed.
Serve them hot.
Note:
a) While grinding the batter do not add too much water,batter should be thick.
b) Some use urad dal-1 cup & rice -1/2 cup proportion.
c) The sweetness for our family is perfect with the amount measurement.if you want more sweet then add 1 tbsp extra.
d) Fresh coconut can also be used instead of dessicated coconut.

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Thengai Paal Murukku Recipe / Coconut Milk Murukku Recipe

Thengai Paak Murukku

Ingredients
Rice flour-2 cups
Powdered pottukadalai/Roasted gram powder-1/2 cup
Salt to taste
Khus khus/Poppy seeds-2tsp
Coconut milk semi thick-1 cup (165 ml)
Oil-to deep fry

Method
Put all the above ingredients in a wide bowl.
Pour coconut milk & make a soft dough.
Heat oil in a pan,fill the dough into the murukku press.
Directly press the dough  in hot oil,cook it in medium flame till very light brown & crisp on both sides.
Remove it on a kitchen paper to remove excess oil.
Cool completely & store it in air tight container.

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Thattai Recipe / Thattai Murukku Recipe / Chekkalu Recipe / Pappu Chekkalu Recipe / Rice Crackers Recipe - Easy Snack Recipes

Step by step method/picture to make Thattai / Chekkalu...

Thattai / Chekkalu

Ingredients
Rice flour-2 cups
Channa dal-1/4 cup
(Soak it in water for 1 hour & drain the water out)
Slightly dry roasted urad dal flour-2tbsp (optional )
(I used the store bought)
Melted butter-2 tbsp
Sesame seeds-1tbsp
Hing-1/2tsp
Salt-1tsp
Red chilly powder-1tsp
Curry leaves chopped - few
Water-required amount
Oil-to deep fry

Thattai / Chekkalu

Method
Take a wide bowl add all the above ingredients except oil.
Add water little by little & mix to form a tight dough.
Grease a plastic sheet with oil,take a small ball of dough & place it on the sheet.
Grease your fingers with oil & press them to a thin disc.I usually prick it with a fork for even frying to avoid puffing while frying. This step is totally optional.
Heat oil in a pan slide each disc carefully into the hot oil.Deep fry them till crisp & brown on both sides in medium high flame.
Remove them on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
Cool them completely & store it in an air tight container.
Note:
a) Adding urad dal flour is optional,i have made both ways & never found any difference.
b) Instead of butter you can even add hot oil.
c) Crushed garlic & peanuts can also be added for extra taste.
d) Try to flatten the ball as thin as possible.
e) Do not fry in very high flame,try to adjust the temperature while frying.
f) Keep the dough covered to avoid drying.

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Pasi Paruppu Poli / Pesara Pappu Poli /Moongh Dal Obbattu Recipe / Pesara Pappu Bobbatlu Recipe

Step by step picture / method to make pasi paruppu poli...

Pasi Paruppu Poli

Makes : 16 polis
Filling ingredients
Yellow Moong dal/Pasi paruppu/Pesara pappu-1 cup
Water -2 & 1/2 cups
Salt a pinch
Grated coconut-1/4 cup
(I used dessicated coconut)
Sugar-1 cup (heaped)
Water-1/2 cup
Cardamom powder-1/2 tsp
Ghee-3tsp
Outer Covering
Maida/all purpose flour-1 cup
Salt a pinch
Turmeric powder-a pinch
Oil-4tsp
Water-1/2 cup
Other ingredients
Ghee required amount
Rice flour for dusting

Method
Dry roast the dal till nice aroma comes out,do not roast it till brown.
Cook this roasted dal in a pressure cooker with a pinch of salt & 2 & 1/2 cups of water till soft.If there is any extra water drain it out.
Cool the dal & blend it in mixi along with grated coconut & cardamom powder.
The dal was cooked soft so i just mashed the dal with a spoon.
Dilute sugar in 1/2 cup of water in a non stick pan.Give a boil,lower the flame & add the ground mixture & cooked dal, in low flame stir till its thick.( It takes about 8 to 10 minutes )
Now add the ghee & mix till the mixture leaves the sides of the pan.
Cool the mixture & divide them into small equal balls.
Mix maida,turmeric,salt,oil in a bowl,slowly add water & form a soft dough.Your dough should not be sticky.Cover & rest for 5 minutes.
Divide the dough mixture into small equal balls.
Take the outer covering ball slightly flatten it like a small disc,place a ball of filling mixture in the middle.
Close it well & seal it to make sure your filling doesn't come out.
Dust some rice flour,roll it out into a very thin disc like a paper. ( Thinner than a  roti/chapathi)
Heat a tawa & cook both sides till small brown bubbles appear.
Remove from the tawa,apply ghee generously on both sides.
Serve them hot.
Note;
a) Do not compromise on ghee,otherwise the poli will become hard & dry.
b) Make sure your filling/poornam is dry,otherwise it will come out while making poli.
c) Just before serving heat slightly,smear some ghee on top & serve.

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Meal Maker Masala Vada / Meal Maker Paruppu Masal Vadai / Soya Chunks Masala Vada / Soya Chunk & Channa Dal Vada

Soya Chunks/Meal Maker Masala Vada

Ingredients
Channa dal -1/2 cup
Soya chunks/Meal maker-1/2 cup
Chopped onion-2tsp
Chopped curry,coriander & mint leaves together -1tbsp
Ginger & Garlic paste-1/2tsp
Salt to taste
Fennel seeds/Somph-3/4tsp
Red chillies-2
Cloves-2
Cinnamon-a small piece
Oil-to deep fry
Method
Soak channa dal for 2 hours in water.Drain out the water completely.Grind the channal dal to a semi coarse mixture.Do not add water while grinding
Soak soya chunks in hot water for 10 minutes.Rinse it with cold water to remove raw smell.Squeeze out the water completely.
In a grinder add cinnamon,cloves,ginger/garlic paste,red chillies,fennel seeds & soya chunks.Grind it to a semi fine paste.Do not add any water while grinding.
In a mixing bowl add the ground soya paste,ground channa dal,salt,onion,mint,curry & coriander leaves.
Gently mix everything well,till its combined
Heat oil in a pan take small portion of the mixture,pat them on your palm to form a thick circle & gently slide into the oil.
Deep fry in medium high flame till crisp & brown on all sides.
Remove it on a kitchen paper to remove any excess oil.
Serve them hot with any dip you like.
Note:
a) Make sure there is no water at all in your mixture.Otherwise your vada will absorb too much of oil.
b) If its soggy add besan or rice flour to adjust the consistency.

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Onion Pakoda / Vengaya Pakoda Recipe / Crispy Onion Pakoda Recipe / Ulli Pakodi - South Indian Style Pakoras

Step by step method/picture to make Onion Pakodas

Onion Pakoda

Ingredients

Besan/Gram flour-1 cup
Rice flour-1/2 cup
Cooking soda-a very small pinch
Hot oil-1tbsp
Salt to taste
Jeera/cumin-1/4tsp
Sliced onion-1/2
Chopped green chillies-2
Chopped curry & mint leaves-a handful
Hing-a pinch
Ginger & garlic paste-1/2tsp
Water very little (just to sprinkle)
Oil-to deep fry

Method
Mix all above ingredients together in a wide bowl.
Sprinkle very little water & mix it well.It should look like bread crumbs.
Do not add too much water as we add for making bajji.
Heat oil in a pan,drop small portion of mixture into the hot oil.
In medium high flame fry till crisp & golden brown on both sides.
Remove them on a kitchen paper for extra oil to get absorbed.
Serve them hot!

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