ಆರೋಗ್ಯಕರ ಹಾಗು ರುಚಿಕರವಾದ ತರಕಾರಿ ಅವಿಯಲ್ ಮಾಡಿನೋಡಿ./Vegetable Aviyal

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Avial is one of the traditional curry done during the festivals or feast. 

Lots of vegetables are used and it is delicious to have. 

I have used carrots, bottle gourd, potatoes and chayote squash.

Things Used :

To Cook :

Bottle Gourd : 1 Bowl (Half bottle gourd of medium sized)

Chayote Squash : 1

Carrot : 1 Big ( or 2 small size).

Potatoes : 2

Go Grind :

Coconut : Fresh grated : 1 Cup

Green chilly : 2 

Ginger : 1 inch

Jeera : 1/2 Teaspoon

Mango Tokku : Mango Raw chutney  or Tamarind Pulp :: 1 Tbs

To Add :

Salt : As required 

Seasoning done in Ghee : 

For Seasoning :

Ghee : 1 Tbs

Mustard Seeds : 1/2 Tsp

Curry Leaves : 4 to 5 .

Method :

1.Wash and remove the outer layer of  bottle gourd, chayote sqush, potatoes  and scrape out the outer layer of carrots.

2. Cut vegetables into small and cook till they turn soft.

3. Grate coconut and grind it with green chilly, ginger, jeera/ cumin seeds and mango tokku.

4. Keep a pan on the fire and put cooked vegetables, required salt and pinch of turmeric.

5.Boil for 2 to 3 minutes and add ground coconut mixture, mix it well and cook.

6. Stir in between and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.

7. Shift it to a serving dish and add seasoning done in ghee. 

8. Keep a small pan on the fire and heat. Add a tbs of ghee and 1/2 tsp of jeera. 

9. Add 4 to 5 curry leaves and put this seasoning to AVIAL.

Note :

Cook Vegetables till soft. (Do not over cook).

Adding more coconut is optional.

Do not add more jeera.

Do not add any sugar or jaggery.

You can add curd instead of mango tokku. 

Time : 30 Minutes.

Serves : 4.

ಆರೋಗ್ಯಕರ ಹಾಗೂ ರುಚಿಕರ ನವಣೆ ಹಾಗೂ ಹೆಸರು ಕಾಳಿನ ದೋಸೆ / Healthy Foxtail millet and Whole Moong Dosa

Healthy Breakfast is Always keeps you fit and fine for the whole day.

There is a saying that 

Eat breakfast like a king,

Lunch like a prince 

and dinner like pauper. 

or 

Another proverb says 

Eat your breakfast, 

Share your lunch with friend 

and give your dinner to your enemy.

Whatever it is the conclusion is breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

Here is one healthy breakfast that helps you to be fit and fine.

I have used foxtail millet and whole mong.

It is an easy and yummy dosa you can prepare as soon as you grind it. 

Good choice for breakfast or dinner too.

I have used Whole Moong and Foxtail millet and little ginger. 

You all know that Millets take the top while taking care of the health. They are good for diet. They are rich in fiber. They help to control blood sugar and blood pressure levels in our body. Good for diabetic people. Helps to reduce diabetic they say. They are gluten free. Rich in vitamins and minerals.

Whole moong is full of proteins, vitamins and minerals. 

Let us see this simple recipe.

Things Needed ;

Whole Moong : 2 to 2 1/2 cups

Foxtail Millet : 1 Cup

Ginger : An inch.

Salt : Required 

Oil : 4 to 5 Tablespoons.

Method :

1. Wash and soak whole moong and foxtail millet separately for 5 to 6 hours. 

2. Wash and remove the outer layer of ginger and cut into small pieces.

3. Grind whole moong and ginger together with little water.

4. Grind foxtail millet and add it to moong batter.

5. Put the batter to a big bowl and add salt.

6. Mix it nicely and let the batter be bit thicker than dosa batter. 

7. Keep a dosa pan on the fire and heat. Clean the pan  with a kitchen tissue or with a clean cloth.

8. Mix the batter nicely and take a ladle of batter and put it on dosa pan and spread it slowly.

9. Put some oil on dosa and cook on medium heat. Turn the other side and cook.

10. Take it out and serve with choice of your side dish. Repeat the same with remaining batter and make dosas.

Note :

The batter should not be watery. 

Adding green or red chilly while grinding is optional.

You can also ferment and prepare this dosa.

Adding ghee instead of oil is optional.

8 to 10 Dosas can be prepared.