RAVA(semolina) IDLI

Rava Idli is a famous south Indian recipe. Traditionally idli recipe is prepared with rice and urad dal,but now a days coarse semolina is used to make idli recipe.Its taste is even better compared to rice idli.It is a steamed recipe.To make it more tasty,we add many ingredients.Although vegetables and many more ingredients which are used in this recipe are optional,but these ingredients enhance the taste of rava idli.You can make idli with only rava,curd and baking powder,salt and water.This idli would be simple rava idli.To make it more flavorful and tasty we use many ingredients.

Ingredients of Rava idli

• Rava(semolina)250gm
• Chana dal(split bengal gram) 1tsp
• Urad dal(split black gram)1tsp
• Mustard seeds 1tsp
• Cumin seeds 1/2tsp
• Cashew nuts 12-15
• Dried red chilly 1-2
• Asefotida a pinch
• Green chilly
• Ginger grated 1/2tsp
• Baking powder 1tsp
• Curd 200gm
• Water as required
• Salt to taste
• Carrot(grated)2-3
• Fresh soft peas 1/2cup
• Curry leaves 7-8

Method

Step1

In a pan or kadahi, add 1tbsp oil.Let the oil heat up.After heating the oil, add chana dal,udad dal,dried red chilly,curry leaves along with asafotida.Saute for 1 minutes.After stirring,add cumin seeds,mustard seeds.Saute for few minutes.Do not over roast all these ingredients.Add broken cashew nuts and saute till golden brown.After that add semolina or suji and saute for 4-5 minutes on medium flame.Do not change the colour of suji.Keep it aside
Step2
Immediately transfer the mixture into a bowl and allow the mixture to cool completely.Further add salt,curd and mix it well.Add water to adjust the consistency.It should be a little thick.Again mix it well.You can watch my video,If you have any problem.Cover the batter and leave it for 25-30 minutes.
Step3
In the meantime,grease the idli stand with refined oil,as idlis are made by using idli mould or stand.
Step4
Now our batter is fermented.it is time to add vegetables as grated carrot,grated ginger,soft peas.You can add more vegetables of your choice like beans.To add vegetables in this recipe is optional but these vegetables enhance the taste of idli.
Step5
Put pressure cooker on flame and add 2 glasses of water.Keep idli stand at the bottom of the cooker.Remove gasket and whistle.
Step6
Add water in  batter to adjust the consistency.As semolina tends to absorb water.It should be a little thick.Then add 1tsp baking powder or fruit salt(eno)without any flavour.Mix it well.Pour this batter into the idli stand.Keep it on the stand in pressure cooker.Steam for 10-12 minutes on low flame.
Step7
After 10-12 minutes,open the pressure cooker and check with knife.If it comes out clean,your idlis are ready to eat.
Sereve this yummy recipe with coconut chutney or red chutney and enjoy your day.

Rava idli

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Ritu's yummy kitchen: Vegetable Fried Rice

Ritu's yummy kitchen: Vegetable Fried Rice: Vegetable Fried Rice is a Chinese rice recipe.This recipe is very simple and yummy rice recipe.It is a very tasty,healthy and quick recipe...

Vegetable Fried Rice

Vegetable Fried Rice is a Chinese rice recipe.This recipe is very simple and yummy rice recipe.It is a very tasty,healthy and quick recipe as almost all Chinese recipes are cooked on very high flame in wok.This recipe does not take much time to prepare.You can make this recipe within 8 to 10 minutes if you have already boiled rice.Fresh green vegetables,spices,sauces also enhance the taste of vegetable fried rice.While cooking all Chinese food I strongly advise you to use non stick wok as It would be easy to toss the rice immediately.
This is popular Chinese recipe of boiled rice tossed with freshly cut vegetables.You can also make this yummy recipe on any party or special occasion.This recipe due to fresh vegetable,is also healthy and you can give it to your kids in lunch boxes.Do try this yummy rice recipe.In this recipe I have used fresh boiled rice.Do not use rice immediately after boiling.First boil,then cool completely and keep it in refrigerator for 2hrs.It is good to use leftover boiled rice for this recipe.

Ingredients of Vegetable Fried Rice.
Rice (250gm well washed and soaked)250gm
Oil 1 1/2tbsp+2tsp
Garlic  1tsp
Ginger  1/2tsp
Green chilies 2
Salt to taste
Spring onion 100gm(chopped)
Carrot 1cup(chopped)
Beans 1cup(chopped)
Capsicum 1
Cabbage 1cup(thinly sliced)
Chilly sauce 1 1/2tsp
Soya sauce 1tsp
Vinegar 2tsp
Black pepper  1/4tsp
Spring onion green part for garnish.
water  5cups for boiling the rice.

Method

Step1
Soak 1cup (well washed) of rice for half an
hour.Boil 5cups of water,add soaked rice in boiling water.Add salt and 2 tsp oil,so that it does not stick together.Stir and boil for 10-12 minutes.
Step2
Immediately after boiling the rice,strain it and cool completely.Apply oil.Keep it in refrigerator for 2 hours.Through this boiling method you will get 90% cooked rice.You may use leftover boiled rice for this yummy rice recipe.
Step3
In a wok or pan on high flame, add oil.Let the oil heat up.Further add garlic,stir for few minutes,remove the raw smell of garlic.Add ginger followed by spring onion.Saute for 1-2 minutes.Do not try to cook the vegetables.Just saute all the vegetables for few minutes.
Step4
After adding vegetables,add boiled rice,salt,black pepper,chili sauce,soya sauce,vinegar.Mix all the ingredients very well.Do not break the rice.Be careful while stirring.At last add spring onion green part for garnishing.Your vegetables fried rice is ready to serve.

Vegetable Fried Rice

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Ritu's yummy kitchen: Burnt Garlic Fried Rice

Ritu's yummy kitchen: Burnt Garlic Fried Rice: Burnt Garlic Fried rice is a Chinese recipe but it is a very tasty and healthy as lots of fresh vegetables are used to make this yummy ri...

Burnt Garlic Fried Rice

Burnt Garlic Fried rice is a Chinese recipe but it is a very tasty and healthy as lots of fresh vegetables are used to make this yummy rice recipe.Chilly sauce,soya sauce,vinegar and some spices also enhance the taste of burnt garlic fried rice.This is a rice recipe which is relished with Veg Manchurian and Gobi(cauliflower)Manchurian.This recipe is similar to Vegetable fried rice.The only difference between vegetable fried rice and burnt garlic fried is that lots of chopped garlic,which is golden brown fried, is used in this recipe.
I usually make this yummy recipe in winters on small parties for guests in dinner or lunch.You can give these delicious and healthy rice to your kids in lunch boxes.In this recipe I have used fresh boiled rice but you may use leftover boiled rice for making burnt garlic fried rice.Remember that all Chinese foods are cooked on high flame in wok.So always prefer to cook all Chinese food on high flame.while frying the garlic and adding the spices,keep the flame to low.

Required Ingredients

• Rice boiled 250gm
• Onion 1(chopped)
• Spring onion(chopped)2small bowls
• Garlic(chopped)2tbsp
• Ginger 1/2inch(chopped)
• Soya sauce 1tbsp
• Chilly sauce 2tbsp
• Vinegar 2tbsp
• Black pepper 1/2tsp
• Chilly flakes 1/4tsp
• Capsicum(small chopped) 1
• Beans 50gm(small chopped)
• Cabbage 100gm(shredded)
• Carrots 2-3(thinly sliced)
• Salt to taste
• Spring onion green part for garnishing

Method

Step1
In a wok or any pan on high flame add oil.Allow the oil to heat,add chopped garic.Keep the flame low at this time.Saute on low flame till they turn golden brown or slightly burnt.Add onion followed by spring onion and green chilies.Saute for 2 minutes.
Step2
Add thinly sliced vegetables as beans,carrot,cabbage,capsicum.Stir for 2-3 minutes.Do not cook the vegetables,only saute.
Step3
Add boiled or leftover rice along with salt,black pepper,chilly flakes.Mix all the ingredients very well.Avoid break the rice.
Step4
Garnish the burnt vegetable rice with spring onion(green part).Give it a nice mix.Burnt Garlic fried rice is ready to serve.
Enjoy this chinese rice recipe with gobi manchurian or vegetable manchurian gravies.

Burnt Garlic Fried Rice

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Ritu's yummy kitchen: Veg Kurma

Ritu's yummy kitchen: Veg Kurma: Veg Kurma is delicious and healthy recipe.There are many ways by which you can make this delicious and healthy recipe.Lots of fresh gree...

Veg Kurma

Veg Kurma is delicious and healthy recipe.There are many ways by which you can make this delicious and healthy recipe.Lots of fresh green vegetables are used in this yummy recipe and some spices are also used to enhance the taste of Veg Kurma.

Ingredients of Veg Kurma

• Green chilies  2-3
• Dry red chilly   3-4
• Bay leaves 2
• Cumin seeds 1tsp
• cinnamon   1/2inch
• Small cardamom 2-3
• Big cardamom 1
• Cloves 3-4
• Black pepper  5-6
• Poppy seeds 2tsp
• Fennel seeds 1/2tsp
• Fresh coconut 1/2
• Onion 3chopped
• Ginger paste 1/2tsp
• Garlic paste 1/2tsp
• Turmeric powder  1/4tsp
• Red chilly powder 1/2tsp
• Beans  1cup(Chopped)
• Carrot 1cup(chopped)
• Peas 1cup
• Cauliflower 1cup(chopped)
• Potato 1/2cup(chopped)
• Fresh cream for garnishing
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing
• Salt to taste
• Oil 2tbsp
• Water

Method

Step1
In a grinder,add green chilies,dry red chilies,cloves,small cardamoms,big cardamom,fennel seeds,poppy seeds,fresh coconut,cinnamon.Griand all the hot spices and keep the griander aside,as it will be used later. 
Step2
In a pan add 1 glass of water.Add 1/2tsp salt along with fresh chopped vegetables as carrot,beans,cauliflower,potato and also add peas.
Step3
Stir all the vegetables all together and cook with lid for 7-8 minutes.Do not overcook the vegetables.After 7-8 minutes keep the boiled vegetables pan aside.
Step4
In a pan,add oil and allow the oil to heat.In hot oil add dry red chilly,bay leaves,cumin seeds.stir continuously.Add ginger and garlic paste.Stir fry for 2-3 minutes on high flame and remove the raw smell of ginger and garlic paste.After this add onion and fry till it becomes translucient.
Step5
Mix all the ingredients very well and do not forget to stir constantly.Now add salt,as per your requirement.we have already added salt while boiling the vegetables.Put red chilly powder,turmeric powder.Stir for 3-4 minutes.Add tomato and stir it for 4-5 minutes.
Step6
After stir frying all the ingredients very well.Add boiled vegetables which we boiled earlier.Mix all the ingredients very well.Add ground hot spices.
Step7
Add 1/2 cup fresh curd and you may add some water to adjust the consistency.I have not added water because leftover water of boiled vegetables  is sufficient for my Veg Kurma.
Now Veg Kurma is ready to serve.Serve with 
more fresh cream and corriander leaves.

Veg Kurma


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