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Vaamu Annam ~ Ajwain Rice (Ver 2)



BM #141 Week 3 Day 3 -

Ajwain/Vaamu/Omam is one of the wonder herbs/spices from the Indian kitchen with numerous health benefits. So it is not surprising to see another version of Ajwain rice, is it?

This version is simple yet flavorful and quick to make. Here is the previous version of Vaamu annam.

Recipe Source Anjani
Ingredients - 

Leftover Rice 2-3 cups
Salt, Turmeric as needed
Seasoning (Oil 1 Tbsp, Mustard Seeds 1/2 tsp, Chana Dal 2 tsp, Urad Dal 2 tsp, Garlic chopped 2 tsp, Curry leaves few, Red Chilies 2, Ajwain 2 tsp lightly crushed)
 

 Method Of Preparation -

In a heated pan, add oil the rest of the seasonings one by one. After the dals are brown, add the ajwain in the end. Sprinkle salt and turmeric and the leftover rice.

Reduce the heat and mix well until well combined.

Serve warm.


BMLogo


Preparation Time 15 minutes
Serves 2

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Posted by Harini R on Monday, December 19, 2022
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Xacuti Masala Dosa



BM #137 Week 4 Day 3 - 

For the letter X, Xacuti masala came to the rescue and so I tried out this variation of the traditional Masala Dosa using the Xacuti masala to flavor the aloo sabji. 

The Xacuti masala powder I made at home was mildly spiced as opposed to the store bought one. I shared these Dosas with my Goan friend and she said she loved the variation and that until then she never had a chance to taste a milder version of the masala. :)

 Ingredients - 
Oil/Ghee needed to shallow fry
Dosa Batter -
Kodo Millet 1 cup
Rice 1/2 cup
Urad Dal 1/2 cup
Chana Dal handful
Methi Seeds 1 tsp
Xacuti Aloo Masala - 
Onions, finely chopped  2 Tbsp
Potatoes boiled and roughly mashed 2 cups
Xacuti Masala 2 tsp
Turmeric and Salt as needed
Seasoning (Oil 2 tsp, Chana Dal 1 tsp, Urad Dal 1 tsp, Jeera 1/2 tsp, curry leaves few)


 Method Of Preparation -

To Make Dosa Batter - 
Wash and soak rice, kodo millet,  fenugreek seeds, chana dal and urad dal in about 3-4 cups of water for about 4-5 hours.

In a blender add the soaked rice, chana dal,  urad dal, fenugreek seeds and the millet. Add water sparingly and grind until the batter is smooth but with a grainy texture.

Transfer the batter into a big vessel, add salt as needed and mix well.

Cover, set aside in a warm place for 8-10 hours allowing it to ferment.

To make Xacuti Aloo Masala - 
In a heated pan, add oil and rest the seasoning ingredients. 

Saute onions and add the roughly mashed potatoes, salt, turmeric and xacuti masala. Add about 1/4 cup of water to let the masala blend in. Adjust the consistency of the sabji.

Remove form heat and allow it to slightly cool.

To make Xacuti Masala Dosa - 
On a heated tava(griddle), pour a ladleful of batter and spread it thin in a circular motion. Spray some oil to the edges of the dosa. 

On the top side of the dosa place a ladleful of the xacuti aloo masala Fold the Dosa into half and remove from the pan.

Continue with the rest of the batter. Refrigerate any left over batter.

Serve with any choice of chutney.

BMLogo


Preparation Time 30-40 minutes + soaking and fermentation time 15 hours
Makes 12-14

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Posted by Harini R on Friday, August 26, 2022
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Sabudana Millet Dosa



BM #136 Week 3 Day 1 -

This week I shall continue the A-Z Dosa Series and this month the starting letters are S, T and U.

With the letter S, I was thinking about Sabudana Dosa for a long time but never got to make it. I found many online resources and all of them were using Rice in the preparation.

Since I wanted a no rice dosa, I substituted rice with Foxtail millet and added in a few other things (like onions, carrots, coriander leaves etc) to make it interesting. 

Please note that it is a no ferment dosa. Even the ENO fruit salt is optional. I have tried the same dosa without ENO and it tasted perfect except a slight change in texture. 
 
Ingredients - 

Sabudana 1/2 cup washed and soaked
Foxtail Millet 1 cup washed and soaked
Salt as needed
Onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup
Green Chili-Ginger paste 2 tsp (or as needed)
Carrot finely grated 2 Tbsp
Coriander leaves finely chopped
Cumin Seeds 1/2 tsp
Asafotida 1/4 tsp
ENO fruit salt 1/2 tsp 


 Method Of Preparation -

Wash and soak sabudana, and foxtail millet separately for 4-6 hours. 

Drain and grind sabudana into a fine batter adding as much water as needed. Add in the foxtail millet and grind until the millet is coarsely ground.

Remove the batter into a big pot. Add salt to taste.

Add the chopped onion, coriander leaves, carrot, green chili-ginger paste, cumin seeds and asafotida into the batter.

Mix well and set aside for a few minutes.

When ready to prepare Dosas, whisk the batter and sprinkle ENO fruit salt. Gently mix the batter.

In a heated cast iron griddle, brush with oil and wipe it with a paper towel or a cut onion.

Sprinkle a few drops of water and after they sizzle and evaporate, pour a ladleful of batter and spread it into a circular shape making it as thin as possible.

Drizzle oil on the edges, cover and let it cook.

Once the underside is golden brown, flip it and let the other side cook a little as well. (This is optional but I prefer it.)

Remove onto a plate and continue with the rest of the batter.

Serve them hot with Peanut Chutney.

BMLogo


Preparation Time 30 minutes + Soaking time 4 hours
Makes 7-8 Dosas

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Posted by Harini R on Sunday, July 17, 2022
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Ragi Foxtail Millet Dosa



BM #135 Week 3 Day 3 - 

The last recipe this week is this nutritious Ragi Dosa. I customized the recipe  to avoid using rice. This works very well with the regular Dosa batter as well.

The kids also didn't mind the color of the dosas as it had no great impact on the taste. I found this to be a very good way to get the kids to consume Ragi.

Ingredients - 

Dosa Batter 3 Cups
Ragi Flour 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup
Oil to shallow fry Dosas
For Dosa Batter - 
Note ** Any Dosa batter can be used. I used the following..
Urad Dal 1/2 cup
Chana Dal handful
Foxtail Millet 1 1/2 cups
Fenugreek seeds 1 tsp
Salt as needed



 Method Of Preparation -

Wash and soak urad dal, chana dal, fenugreek seeds for 4-6 hours. Wash and soak foxtail millet for 4-6 hours.

Drain and grind the dals into a fine batter adding as much water as needed. Add in the foxtail millet and grind until the millet is coarsely ground.

Remove the batter into a big pot. Add salt to taste and gradually add Ragi flour and mix well. Set aside for fermentation in a warm place. 

When ready to prepare Dosas, whisk the batter and check for salt. Adjust the consistency of the batter and add water if needed.

In a heated cast iron griddle, brush with oil and wipe it with a paper towel or a cut onion.

Sprinkle a few drops of water and after they sizzle and evaporate, pour a ladleful of batter and spread it into a circular shape making it as thin as possible.

Drizzle oil on the edges, cover and let it cook.

Once the underside is golden brown, flip it and let the other side cook a little as well. (This is optional but I prefer it.)

Remove onto a plate and continue with the rest of the batter.

Serve them hot with Pappula Podi and Peanut Chutney.

BMLogo


Preparation Time 30 minutes + Soaking time 8 hours + fermentation time 12 hours
Makes 24-25 Dosas

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Posted by Harini R on Sunday, June 19, 2022
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Quinoa Millet Dosa



BM #135 Week 3 Day 2 -

Today's Dosa recipe had to be something with Quinoa and so here it is as a combination of quinoa, foxtail millet and urad dal. The dosa came out very crispy and delicious.

 Ingredients - 

Quinoa 1/2 cup
Foxtail Millet 1/2 cup
Urad Dal 1/2 cup
Methi Seeds 1 tsp


 Method Of Preparation -

Wash and soak Foxtail Millet, Quinoa for about 4-6 hours.

Wash and soak Urad Dal and fenugreek seeds for about 4 hours.

Drain and blend the urad dal - methi seeds mixture into a fine batter adding as little water as needed.

Drain and blend the Foxtail millet and Quinoa into a coarse batter adding as little water as needed.

Combine both the batters, add salt as needed and mix well.

Cover and set aside in a warm place for a few hours for fermentation. [I fermented it for 14 hours].

On a hot griddle / tawa, pour a ladle full of batter and spread it into a thin circle. Spray some oil all over. Cover and let the dosa cook.

Flip onto the other side and allow it to cook for a few seconds. 

Remove and continue with the rest of the batter. 

Serve it hot with a chutney of your choice.

BMLogo


Preparation Time 30 minutes + Soaking time 5-6 hrs + Fermentation Time 12 hours
Makes 12-14 Dosas

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Posted by Harini R on Saturday, June 18, 2022
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Oats Millet Rava Dosa



BM #134 Week 3 Day 3 - 

We love Rava dosa very much and so when I had to think about a dosa with the letter 'O', I had a strong feeling that I could come up with some kind of rava dosa with Oats and this recipe was born.

I basically substituted Rice Flour and Maida with Oats Flour and millet flour and these dosas were a delight to have. They were not super crispy but crisp enough for my taste. :)

Here are some of the other variations of Rava Dosa I have previously made -

Ingredients - 

Rolled Oats 1/2 cup
Foxtail millet 1/4 cup
Sooji / Bombay Rava 1/4 cup
Yogurt 1/2 cup
Water 3 cups (or more as needed)
Green chilies finely chopped 1 tsp
Ginger, grated 1 tsp
Crushed pepper 1/4 tsp
Coriander leaves finely chopped 2 Tbsp
Onions finely chopped 1/2 cup
Salt as needed
Oil to shallow fry the Dosas


 Method Of Preparation -

Dry roast rolled oats and foxtail millet for about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and grind into a fine powder upon cooling.

In a mixing bowl, add the above flour, rava and salt and whisk well.

Add crushed peppercorns and yogurt. Whisk adding as much water as needed to make a stiff batter. Cover and rest the batter for a few minutes.

After about 10-15 minutes, add the grated ginger, finely chopped green chilies, and coriander leaves into the batter. Add about 1.5-2 cups of water to make the batter runny.

Just as for the regular Rava Dosa, heat the griddle, pour the batter from the outer circle towards the center and make sure not to spread the batter using a ladle. Spray oil as needed and allow the dosa to cook on the underside.

When the dosa is easy to peel off , flip the dosa to cook on the other side as well.

Remove and continue with the rest of the batter.

BMLogo

Preparation Time 30 minutes + Resting time 15 minutes
Makes 12 Dosas

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Posted by Harini R on Thursday, May 19, 2022
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Navadhanya Millet Dosa



BM #134 Week 3 Day 2 -

Navadhanyas are 9 different pulses and grains which according to Hindu mythology represent the 9 planets. Black Sesame seeds, Whole Toor Dal, Horse Gram, Whole Moong Dal, Rice, Black eyed beans, Kala Chana, Whole Urad Dal and Wheat are the typical navadhanyas. Sometimes there might be regional differences and a few legumes might be different.

In the picture below, I observed that wheat is missing and in its place there were cow peas or whole moth dal. I used what I had on hand. This pack of Navadhanyalu was used during the Sri Satyanarayana Puja we performed a few months earlier. 


Our priest suggested that we make dosas with the navadhanyalu to better utilize them. These dosas turned out super crispy and needless to say filling and nutritious. 

Ingredients - 

 Navadhanyalu 1 1/4 cups
Foxtail Millet 2 cups
Salt as needed
Oil to shallow fry the dosas



 Method Of Preparation -

Wash and soak the Navadhanyas for 8-10 hours. Wash and soak foxtail millet for 4-6 hours.

Drain and grind the navadhanyas into a fine batter adding as much water as needed. Add in the foxtail millet and grind until the millet is coarsely ground.

Remove the batter into a big pot. Add salt to taste and set aside for fermentation in a warm place. 

When ready to prepare Dosas, whisk the batter and check for salt. Adjust the consistency of the batter and add water if needed.

In a heated cast iron griddle, brush with oil and wipe it with a paper towel or a cut onion.

Sprinkle a few drops of water and after they sizzle and evaporate, pour a ladleful of batter and spread it into a circular shape making it as thin as possible.

Drizzle oil on the edges, cover and let it cook.

Once the underside is golden brown, flip it and let the other side cook a little as well. (This is optional but I prefer it.)

Remove onto a plate and continue with the rest of the batter.

Serve them hot with Aloo Muddha Koora and Peanut Chutney.

BMLogo


Preparation Time 30 minutes + Soaking time 8 hours + fermentation time 12 hours
Makes 24-30 dosas

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Posted by Harini R on Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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Methi Leaves Millet Dosa



BM #134 Week 3 Day 1 - 

This week I shall continue the A-Z Dosa series with the starting letters of M, N and O.

Today's dosa can be made with regular Dosa batter using rice. I have made this with Kodo millet Dosa batter. The addition of methi leaves enhances the flavor and I am sure this will occupy a special place in our menu from now on.

Ingredients - 

Methi leaves finely chopped 1-1.5 cups
Onions finely chopped 1/2 cup
Coriander leaves finely chopped 1/4 cup
Ginger, grated 1 tsp
Green Chilies finely chopped 2 tsp
Cumin Seeds 1 tsp
Asafotida 1/4 tsp
Oil to shallow fry Dosas
For Dosa Batter - 
Urad Dal 3/4 cup
Koda Millet 2 cups
Chana Dal handful
Poha handful
Methi Seeds 1 tsp


 Method Of Preparation -

Wash and soak Kodo millet for about 4-6 hours.

Wash and soak Urad Dal, Chana Dal and fenugreek seeds for about 4 hours. Wash and soak poha for 10 minutes.

Drain and blend the urad dal - chana dal - methi seeds mixture into a fine batter adding as little water as needed.

Drain and blend the Kodo millet and poha into a coarse batter adding as little water as needed.

Combine both the batters, add salt as needed and mix well.

Cover and set aside in a warm place for a few hours for fermentation. [I fermented it for 14 hours].

When it is Dosa time, mix in the Methi leaves, Onions, Coriander leaves, Ginger, Green Chilies, Cumin Seeds and Asafotida into the batter. Add the salt as needed. Mix well and add water to adjust the batter consistency.

On a hot griddle / tawa, pour a ladle full of batter and spread it into a thin circle. Spray some oil all over. Cover, and let the dosa cook.

Flip onto the other side and allow it to cook for a few seconds. 

Remove and continue with the rest of the batter. 

Serve it hot with a chutney of your choice.


BMLogo


Preparation Time 30 minutes+ Soaking time 5 hrs+ Grinding time 15 minutes+ Fermentation Time 14 hrs
Makes 16-18 medium sized dosas

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Posted by Harini R on Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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Barnyard Millet Payasam



BM #134 Week 2 Day 1 - 

This week I shall showcase some easy recipes with different types of millets.

Today's recipe is an easy one and can be made for any occasion. I have cooked the millet in the pressure cooker, but cooking them on stove top or in instant pot also works well. 

This is a good substitute for Rice kheer or Annam Paramannam.

Ingredients - 

Barnyard Millet 3 Tbsp
Milk 4 cups
Sugar 3/4 cup (or more if needed) 
Cardamom Powder 1/2 tsp
Fried Cashews for garnish


 Method Of Preparation -

Wash and Soak barnyard millet for a few hours (a minimum of 4 hours) . Drain and wash again. 

Add about 3 cups of milk to the drained millet and pressure cook for 10 minutes.

In a heavy bottomed pan, boil a cup of milk and transfer the cooked barnyard millet into it.

Mix well and add sugar. Let the sugar melt and simmer for about 5-7 minutes.

Sprinkle the cardamom powder, mix well and remove from heat. Garnish with fried cashews.

Serve it warm for a delectable dessert.

BMLogo


Preparation Time 30 minutes
Serves 5-6

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Posted by Harini R on Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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Little Millet Dosa



BM #133 Week 3 Day 3 - 

Here is another millet based dosa which is a regular at home. These turn out just as the regular rice based dosas. I find it is very easy to introduce millets to the family in the form of Dosa and Idli.

Here are the posts in the A-Z Dosa series so far..

Ingredients - 

Little Millet 1 cup (240 ml cup)
Urad Dal 1/2 cup
Poha/Atukulu handful
Fenugreek Seeds 1/2 tsp
Salt as needed



 Method Of Preparation -

Wash and soak Little millet for about 4-6 hours.

Wash and soak Urad Dal and fenugreek seeds for about 4 hours.

Wash and soak poha for 10 minutes before grinding.

Drain and blend the urad dal - methi seeds mixture into a fine batter adding as little water as needed.

Drain and blend the Little millet and poha into a coarse batter adding as little water as needed.

Combine both the batters, add salt as needed and mix well.

Cover and set aside in a warm place for a few hours for fermentation. [I fermented it for 14 hours].

On a hot griddle / tawa, pour a ladle full of batter and spread it into a thin circle. Spray some oil all over. Let the dosa cook.

Flip onto the other side and allow it to cook for a few seconds. 

Remove and continue with the rest of the batter. 

Serve it hot with a chutney of your choice.

BMLogo


Preparation Time 20 minutes + Soaking time 4-5 hours + Fermenting time 14 hours
Makes 16-20 

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Posted by Harini R on Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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Kodo Millet Dosa



BM #133 Week 3 Day 2 - 

Today's recipe is another millet based dosa which is a very filling and nutritious meal option.

In our menu I try and use a different millet each week to make Idli/Dosa. These Dosas are made with Kodo Millet. Irrespective of the type of millet used, the Dosas turn out awesome.

Ingredients - 

Kodo Millet 1 cup (240 ml cup)
Urad Dal 1/2 cup
Fenugreek Seeds 1/2 tsp
Salt as needed


 Method Of Preparation -

Wash and soak Kodo millet for about 4-6 hours.

Wash and soak Urad Dal and fenugreek seeds for about 4 hours.

Drain and blend the urad dal - methi seeds mixture into a fine batter adding as little water as needed.

Drain and blend the Kodo millet into a coarse batter adding as little water as needed.

Combine both the batters, add salt as needed and mix well.

Cover and set aside in a warm place for a few hours for fermentation. [I fermented it for 14 hours].

On a hot griddle / tawa, pour a ladle full of batter and spread it into a thin circle. Spray some oil all over. Let the dosa cook.

Flip onto the other side and allow it to cook for a few seconds. 

Remove and continue with the rest of the batter. 

Serve it hot with a chutney of your choice.

BMLogo


Preparation Time 20 minutes + Soaking time 4-5 hours + Fermenting time 14 hours
Makes 16-20 

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Posted by Harini R on Monday, April 18, 2022
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