Rava Idli - ರವೆ ಇಡ್ಲಿ

Preparation time: 25-30 minutes

Serves: 2 people / 12 idlis
 
You will need:

1. Semolina/Rava/Sooji/ರವೆ: 1 cup
2. Green Peas (optional): 1/4 cup
3. Mustard seeds: 1/2 tsp
4. Curry leaves: 3-4 nos.
5. Green chillies: 3-4 nos. 
6. Coriander
7. Chana Dal: 1/2 tsp
8. Urad Dal: 1/2 tsp
9. Cashews: 5-6 - broken into pieces
10. Yogurt: 2 tbsp
11. Baking Soda: 1/2 tsp
12. Asafoetida / Hing
13. Cooking Oil: 1/2 tbsp
14. Water
15. Salt

To cook:

• Heat oil in a skillet and add mustard seeds and hing.
• Then add the chana dal, urad dal and cashews and saute until golden brown
• Then add the green peas, green chillies and curry leaves. 
• Now add the rava and mix well. Take it off the stove. The rava only needs to be warm and does not need to be roasted.
• Let the rava mixture cool and then transfer into a bowl.
• Add yogurt and baking soda and stir for approx 2 minutes or until you see the batter rising. 
• Add a little more baking soda if you want really fluffy idlis.
• Add some water to get a smooth batter. 
• Now add the coriander leaves and salt and mix well.  
• Apply oil to the idli stand and pour the batter. 
• Let it cook for at least 10-15 minutes.
• Serve hot with coconut chutney!

Ade Dosa - ಅಡೆ ದೋಸೆ

This instant dosa is a healthy, nutritious option if you are looking to add more proteins in your diet. Ideal for breakfast!

Preparation time: 15-20 minutes

Serves: 3-4 people / 12 dosas

You will need:

1. Rice - 2 cups
2. Urad dal - 1/2 cup
3. Chana dal - 1/4 cup
4. Toor dal - 1/4 cup
5. Moong dal - 1/4 cup
6. Methi seeds - 1 tspn
7. Red chillies - 5
8. Onions - 1 (optional)
9. Cooking Oil
10. Salt to taste

 To grind:

• Soak all the ingredients (1-6) in water for at least 5 hours.
• Once soaked, grind all the ingredients along with the red chillies and onion. The red chillies give a nice red tinge to the batter.
• Add water accordingly and ensure the batter is nicely ground to a smooth paste.
• Dosa batter is ready to be used. Needs no fermentation!

To cook:

• Heat a skillet (preferably cast iron) and spread the dosa batter. 
• Add some oil to the edges so that the batter doesn't stick to the pan.
• Serve hot with chutney or pickles! 

Ade Dosa

Tip: Skip the red chilies and you have Masala Dosa batter!

Lentil Dumplings - Nunchinunde - ನುಚಿನುಂಡೆ

Preparation time: 30 minutes

Serves: 2-3 people / 16 dumplings

You will need:

1. Toor dal (Lentils) - 1 cup 
2. Green chillies - 3-4 nos.
3. Cilantro
4. Coconut (wet/dry) - 1 cup
5. Onions (optional)
6. Cooking Oil
7. Salt

To cook:

• Wash the toor dal and soak in water for about 4-5 hours. 
• Once well-soaked, grind the dal along with the cilantro, green chillies.and coconut. Add very little water.
• Make sure the paste is NOT fully ground. Ideally a little coarse consistency is required.
• Transfer this paste into a bowl and add chopped onions (optional)
• Spread some oil onto an Idli stand
• Make oval shaped balls of the paste and place them in the Idli stand  
• Cook this for approx 10-15 minutes.
• Serve hot with some ghee on top
• Makes for a healthy breakfast dish, else eat it with rice as a lunch/dinner meal.

Lentil Dumplings