Niranjana's yummy yummy recipes
Ragi Semiya is a nutritious breakfast option made from finger millet, known as kaezhvaragu in Tamil. Sadly, traditional grains like ragi, kambu (pearl millet), and cholam (sorghum) are becoming less common in our diets, despite being highly nutritious and affordable. In fact, they’re often referred to as “poor man’s crops” in economic terms. Even doctors …
Rava Idli, also known as Semolina or Sooji Idli, is a delicious steamed cake made from semolina, curd, vegetables, and spices. This dish holds a special place in my heart as one of my favorite tiffin items. Although many, including myself, often shy away from the traditional idli, Rava Idli is a delightful exception. Its …
Karthigai Adai, a traditional South Indian dish celebrated during the Karthigai Deepam festival. Made with a wholesome mix of rice, lentils, and spices, this savoury pancake is both nutritious and delicious. Karthigai Adai is often prepared with ingredients like grated coconut, cumin seeds, and curry leaves, enhancing its rich taste and aroma. Enjoy it as …
Murungai Keerai Adai is a wholesome and flavourful South Indian pancake made with a blend of rice and nutrient-rich drumstick leaves (Murungai Keerai). This traditional dish is not only delicious but also packed with vitamins, minerals, and protein, making it an excellent option for a balanced meal. The earthy flavor of Murungai Keerai combined with …
Lachcha Paratha is a popular North Indian flatbread known for its unique layers and crispy, flaky texture. Made with whole wheat flour, Lachcha Paratha is rolled and twisted to form thin layers that puff up beautifully when cooked. It’s a versatile bread that pairs perfectly with a variety of dishes, from rich gravies like paneer …
Ven Pongal is a traditional South- Indian tiffin which is very easy to make. It is also offered as a prasadham in many temples. The right quantity of water, cooking the rice is the most important step in making pongal. If the quantity of water is more, then the pongal cannot be scooped and served. …
Instant wheat dosai / Godhumai dosai is a healthy variation for the normal dosai we make at home. This dosai is so simple but there are some nuances to get the perfect dosai. This is one of the recipes made regularly in my home. My amma and paati makes this for tiffin and mostly they …
Besan cheela or Veg omelette is a savoury pancake which is packed with proteins. It is very easy to make and healthy too. Though I shot this video two years back, missed to publish it. My amma has lot of recipe collections and this is from that collection. This was under the name veg omelette …
Sooji / Rava toast is a perfect snack item to serve in the morning as breakfast or as an tea-time snack. We need semolina, curd, and few vegetables like onion, bell pepper, green chillies. We can also add tomatoes, but I personally do not like to add it in the batter. Mix all the ingredients …
Semiya upma is also known as Vermicelli upma which is my all time favourite. Though we make Rava upma frequently at home, I like semiya upma than rava upma. Whenever I make, either it will not be cooked properly or it will become mushy. It took sometime to make Vermicelli upma perfectly. Once learnt, it is …
