Rajamudi Rice Dosa ( Red Raw Rice Dosa )

Dosa/Dose is all time favourite food for me and our family. Dosa/idli and Indian breakfast are really healthy. There are different varieties of dosas, idlis. Rajamudi Rice is said to be healthy rice and I have tried dosa with this Rajamudi Rice and urid dal.

Rajamudi Rice has a long history. Rajamudi  Rice was used by Mysore Odeyars (Kings) and they punish the farmers who failed to pay tax to grow this variety of rice and given it to the Kings Court. It is a healthy rice which keeps your stomach filled for a long time. It is fiber content.

We normally buy this rice from Savaya K|rushi Mela which is held every month in Chamarajpet.   (Rastrothana building). Rastrothana building is just behind Uma theater.  You get all types of Siri Dhanya and varieties of rice, spices, oil, soap, groceries and many more things. It is nice to visit once in a month and bring at least some good food to home.

Let us see the recipe Now

Things Needed :

Rajamudi Red Rice : 2 Cups
Urid dal : 1/2 Cup
Methi seeds/Fenugrik seeds : 1 Teaspoon
Avalakki/Poha/flattened rice : 2 Handful
Salt : As required
Oil/Ghee: 2 to 3 Tablespoons

Method :

1. Wash and soak Rajamudi rice,methi seeds and urid dal together for 3 to 4 hours.
2. Wash and soak avalakki separately.

3. Grind it together in a mixi jar. (I have used mixi jar this time). Use very little water.
4. Remove from the mixi jar and put it in a big bowl. Let it ferment for over night/6 to 8 hours.
5. Mix the dosa batter/dough nicely. Add water if required. Add salt and mix.
6. Keep a pan on the fire and heat. Clean it with a clean towel. Sprinkle oil on the top.

7. Take a ladle full of batter and spread it on the tava/pan. in round shape. Sprinkle oil on the top.

8. Cover and cook for a minute and remove the dosa from the pan. (No need to cook the other side).

9. Serve Hot dosa with the side dish you prepared.

10. Repeat the same with remaining batter and prepare dosas.

Note:

Divide the ingredients and then grind if you are using mixi jar to grind. (It helps to grind it nicely and comfortable). Use of ghee to cook dosa is optional. It adds to the taste. Cooking dosa on the other side is optional. I have not done. 

Time : Cooking time : 20 minutes, Soaking time : 4 hours, Grinding time : 10 minutes, 

Fermentation : over night or 6 to 8 hours.

Niger Seeds Chutney Powder (Hucchellu Chutney Pudi)

Niger Seeds/Hucchellu/Gurellu are roasted and powdered and used as one of the side dish with almost all the main dishes. I have tried this Niger Seeds Chutney powder with organic Niger Seeds.

I have used Niger seeds, red chilly, dry coconut and curry leaves.
Gurellu/Hucchellu/Niger seeds chutney powder is very famous side dish in Uttara Kannada /North Karnataka. It goes well with Jolada rotti and other rottis. It is also called as Gurellu Chutney pudi.
Let us see some benefits of having Niger seeds in our diet.
Niger seeds contain oil. Niger Oil helps to improve the cholesterol balance and the oil contain high level of Omega -3 fatty acids. It has anti inflammatory properties and helps to lower the blood pressure and reduces the strain on cardiovascular system. It has a rich source of antioxidants. They do contain nutrients like protein, fiber and good health ability. Niger seeds contain minerals like magnesium, potassium and zinc and Vitamin C. It is good for people who suffer from insomnia or chronic restlessness. They are good for cough and cold. They helps to protect the skin.
Lets see the recipe Now.
No Garlic is added to " Niger Seeds Chutney Powder".

Things Needed :

Niger Seeds/Ucchellu /Hucchellu/Gurellu : 100 Grams
Dry coconut : Grated : 1 Cup
Red (Byadagi) Chilly : 10 to 12
Ingh : Asafoetida : A little
Curry leaves : 2 Handful.
Tamarind :
Salt : As required

Method :

1. Clean and dry roast Niger seeds/Ucchellu/Gurellu and leave it for cooling.

2. Wash and dry the curry leaves and dry roast it till they turn crispy. Add tamarind and dry roast.
3. Grate or cut dry coconut and dry roast it for 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Put all the roasted ingredients in a big bowl. Add dry ingh and required salt.

5. Dry grind it till they turn powder. (Dry grind it in smaller quantity).
6. Put the dry ground Niger Seeds chutney powder in a bigger bowl and let it cool.

7. Put it in glass bottles and store it. Use/Serve whenever you want it.

8. It stays for months together but it is better to prepare in small quantity and use the fresh powder.

Note :

Dry roast on low flame. Over roasted seeds might give out the bitter taste. Adding fresh coconut is optional. Dry roast fresh coconut gratings nicely. Adding roasted garlic is optional. Adding jaggery is optional. ( I have not added). Adding mustard seeds seasoning is optional. I have not added.
Time : 20 Minutes.