Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Soya idiyappam/Noodles



Today my recipe is healthy and tasty soya idiyappam. Actually Idiyappam is one of the favorite breakfasts in Kerala. Generally idiyappam is made from rice flour and coconut. But here I made idiyappam with soya flour.This recipe is a combination of  full of proteins and vitamins.This recipe looks like noodles so definitely kids are interested to eat. I think you should add to your snacks menu.This is a ideal snack for evening time. I got this recipe from food magazine. Soya flour is rich in nutrients. Soya food can play a valuable role in a healthy balanced diet for men, women, and children alike. Soya is a complete plant protein, meaning that it contains all of the amino acids necessary for optimal human health. Soy milk is also an excellent source of calcium and vitamin D, two nutrients especially important for growing kids. I hope you like it too...Happy cooking..........

















Ingredients:
Soya flour - 4 cups
Onion - 1
Tomato, finely chopped  - 1/2 cup
Capsicum, finely chopped - 1/4 cup
Mustard - 1 tsp
Urad dal - 1 tsp
Bengal gram dal - 1 tsp
Jeera -1/2 tsp
Green chilli slices -2 tsp
Curry powder - 2 tsp
Curry leaves - few
Coriander leaves, finely chopped - 2 tbsp
Salt - as needed
Oil - 2 tbsp

Method of preparation:
  1. Place soya flour in a cloth, tie it as a bag and steam for 10 minutes
  2. Boil the water, salt and oil in a pan. When it comes to a rolling boil addsteamed soya flour.
  3. Combine the flour with the water by stirring it in and switch off the stove immediately.
  4. Cover it with the lid and keep aside.
  5. After 5 min. gently knead to form smooth dough. Meanwhile grease the idly plates. Fill the murrukku-press/idiyappam press with  soya dough and press them into the plates.
  6. Steam for 7 to 10 minutes or until done.Please follow my photos  
  7. Heat a little oil in a frying pan.
  8. Add mustard, urad dal, bengal gram dal, jeera, green chilli and curry leaves.
  9. When mustard splutters, add onion and fry for a few minutes. Add tomato, capsicum and fry till the vegetables are cooked.
  10. Add curry powder and salt and mix well.
  11. Add idiyappam, mix well and switch off the stove.
  12. Finally add coriander leaves and serve it.
  13. Now yummy and healthy soya idiyappam/noodles is ready to eat. 

Monday, August 20, 2012

Tri color button idly



Hi, Happy Independence Day to all .On the occasion of Aug 15 I made tri color button idly.It is very simple to make and healthy too.Every year I am trying different tricolor recipes,this time I made tri color button idly.We can teach the Preschool children about the importance of Independence day through this recipe also.I hope you like it.......Happy cooking......

Ingredients:
Idly batter - 3 cups
Tomato puree - 2 tbsp
Coriander leaves paste - 2bsp
Green chilli paste - 1/2 tsp
Red chilli powder - 1/4 tsp
Turmeric  powder - 1/4 tsp
Salt to taste
oil for greasing



Method of preparation:
  1. Divide the idly batter into three equal portions .
  2. For saffron color: Add tomato puree,red chilli powder,turmeric and salt to first portion of idly batter and mix well.
  3. For white color: Add salt to second portion of idly batter and mix well.
  4. For green color: Add green chilli paste,coriander leaves paste and salt to third portion of idly batter and mix well.
  5. Grease the  button idly trays with oil and fill the trays with idly batter and steam for 8 to 10 minutes.
  6. Now yummy and colorful idlis are ready to eat with coconut chutney.