Breakfast – Page 2

Ven pongal

Ven Pongal is a savory south Indian breakfast food which is made using rice and yellow moong dal, tempered with cumin seeds, black peppercorns, ginger, curry leaves and ghee and garnished with cashew nuts. Ingredients 1 cup rice (short grain) 1/2 cup moong dal 2 tbsp ghee 2 green chilies, roughly chopped 1 tsp cashewContinue reading “Ven pongal”

Semiya | vermicelli pulao

Assorted veggies, apt spices make semiya pulao not only visually appealing but real treat to the taste buds. It is easy to make during busy mornings and also perfect for lunch box. Ingredients 1 cup roasted semiya/vermicelli 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 large carrot, thinly sliced 4 -5 cashewnuts 1/4 cup cabbage, thinly shreddedContinue reading “Semiya | vermicelli pulao”

Oats and carrot puttu

Puttu is a traditional South Indian recipe. Usually made with rice, this Oats Puttu is a healthier version of the conventional puttus. Layered with coconut, this breakfast recipe is a bliss for every coconut lover. Ingredients 2 cups oats 1 cup carrot, grated 1/2 cup grated coconut salt to taste 1/4 cup water Method InContinue reading “Oats and carrot puttu”

Drumstick leaves dosa

Drumstick leaves dosa (called Mashinga Pathiye Polo in Konkani) is a very healthy variety of dosa/ pancake. Drumstick leaves are highly nutritious and includes folic acid,iron, calcium, magnesium and all essential nutrients. This bright colored dosa is perfectly healthy and tasty. This dosa requires no fermentation and doesn’t even need a side dish/dip! It tastes greatContinue reading “Drumstick leaves dosa”

Tender coconut paniyaram | Adsara appo

Paniyaram is a bite sized dumpling normally made with urad dal and rice. Tender coconut paniyaram is an authentic and traditional konkani style savory dumpling made with tender coconut and rice. The batter for making this paniyaram requires no fermentation. Tender coconut paniyaram tastes best when served with the traditional konkani style dali thoi (temperedContinue reading “Tender coconut paniyaram | Adsara appo”

Adsara Polo | Tender Coconut Dosa

Adsara Polo or Tender coconut dosa is a popular konkani breakfast. This dosa is prepared by grinding rice and tender coconut which makes it different from the usual dosa. This dosa is flavorful with the nutty flavor of tender coconut and is best served with dali thoy ( tempered dal/ lentil). Ingredients 2 cups raw riceContinue reading “Adsara Polo | Tender Coconut Dosa”

Cabbage oondi/undi/Steamed cabbage dumpling

Cabbage oondi/undi or steamed cabbage dumpling is a traditional konkani breakfast recipe which is basically steamed dumplings made out of rice, coconut and cabbage. Konkani cuisine has a variety of recipes which is highly nutritious, tasty and healthy. cabbage oondi/undi/steamed cabbage dumpling is one such recipe. It is served hot with coconut oil. INGREDIENTS 1.5Continue reading “Cabbage oondi/undi/Steamed cabbage dumpling”