Vegetable Appe/Vegetable Paniyaram/ Idli Batter Appe

INGREDIENTS

1 bowl Idli batter

¼ cup chopped onions

¼ cup thinly sliced carrots

1 green chilli, finely chopped

¼ cup chopped coriander

2 Tbsp crushed curry leaves

You can add vegetables of your choice

Pinch of salt (optional, if Idli batter already has salt)

2 Tbsp Oil

METHOD

1.    Add onions, carrots, coriander, curry leaves and green chillies to the Idli batter

2.    Add water as required and bake a smooth batter.

3.    Add salt if required.

4.    Meanwhile, heat appe pan, add oil to it.

5.    Pour in the Appe batter in each cavity.

6.    And cover it with a lid on a medium flame.

7.    As soon as it rises, remove the lid and drizzle some more oil

8.    Flip the Appe and grill it from another side.

9.    When you see a nice slight golden crust remove it.

10.                      Plate it and serve it with delicious coconut chutney. 

 

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Vegetable Suji Idli/ Semolina Idli

Vegetable Rava Idli is a healthy, light and nutritious breakfast option. Also it is low in calorie. Good for those who are very strict with their calorie intake. You can make it within no time; it is a super quick recipe. I am using traditional steaming method to make it. You can make these Idli’s in microwave also. To increase the health count I am adding vegetables to it. You can add vegetables of your choice (Peas, corns, broccoli, French beans etc.).  Try this recipe-

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INGREDIENTS:

1 cup Rava (Suji)

¾ cup Curd

½ cup water

½ Tsp Salt

½ cup fine chopped vegetables (carrot, onions, coriander, green chilies and tomato)

1 Tbsp Oil

1 Tbsp Lemon Juice

3-4 curry leaves, chopped

Pinch of asafetida

1 Tsp Soda bi carb or 1 ½ Tsp Fruit Salt

Method:

1.    In a bowl mix Rava and curd, add water and beat it into a smooth batter.

2.    Allow it to rest for 30 minutes. Rava will get soaked properly.

3.    After 30 minutes, add oil, salt, vegetables, curry leaves and salt.

4.    Mix everything well.

5.    Lastly add lemon juice, asafetida and fruit salt.

6.    Do not beat the batter, fold in the batter gently in one direction.

7.    Now grease the idli pot with oil.

8.    Pour in the Idli batter.

9.    Steam it for 15 minutes on a medium flame. Another option is Microwave. Pour the idli batter into MICRO-SAFE Idli pot. And micro it for 3 minutes on high power.

10.                      Serve it with Chutney and hot sambhar.

11.                      Tip- You can temper the Idli batter to add more taste. And then make the idli’s.

 

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Macaroni Salad

Macaroni Salad is a summer classic. I absolutely love it! It is a healthy, beautiful, colorful, delicious and a flavorful bowl. You can have it as a side dish or even as a party appetizer. I like to carry it while traveling.  I am using some basic salad ingredients for this. And the dressing is sweet and tangy which makes it a hit dish.

Try this recipe and beat the heat. All you need is-

INGREDIENTS                                                          SERVINGS: 2

1 cup Macaroni

1 Tbsp Olive Oil

1 Garlic clove, chopped

¼ cup Red Cabbage, shredded

¼ cup Bell Peppers, diced

¼ cup Cucumber
¼ cup Boiled Corns

¼ cup sliced Onion

¼ cup diced Cherry Tomato

FOR DRESSING:

½ Tsp Black Pepper powder

1 Tsp Oregano

1 Tbsp Olive Oil

1 Tsp Honey

½ Tsp Red Chili flakes

½ Tsp Salt

1 Tbsp Tomato Paste or Ketchup

1 Tsp Lemon Juice

METHOD:

1.    Heat olive oil in a pan; add garlic, red cabbage and bell peppers.

2.    Sauté it for 2 minutes on a high flame, till the veggies are soft. Remove it from the flame and keep it aside.

3.    Meanwhile in a bowl add cucumber, onions, tomatoes, corns, macaroni and sautéed veggies. Toss it.

4.     For Dressing- mix honey, olive oil, lemon juice, chili flakes, oregano, salt and black pepper. Mix it well.

5.    Pour the dressing over the salad (step-3).

6.    Toss it again. And serve it.

7.    You can keep it in refrigerator for chilling.

8.    Serve it as an appetizer for party or you can have it in your lunch box as well.

 

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