Monday, July 27, 2009

Raw Rice Dosa(without fermentation)



I tried this yummy instant dosa recipe from Sankeerthanam. It tasted more like aapam. I had it with mysore rasam.

As I followed the recipe verbatim, you can click the above link for recipe.

Notes:The batter should be thinner than regular dosa batter but not as thin as rava dosa batter.
Pour the batter in a circular fashion starting from outside to inside. Allow the batter to spread by itself.
I also added 1/4 tsp of hing to the batter.

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Sunday, July 26, 2009

Starting the Day


RASPBERRY OATMEAL

Serves  2

INGREDIENTS

1 cup quick oats
2 cups 2% percent milk
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh raspberries
2 tablespoons red raspberry jam

INSTRUCTIONS

1) Put 1/2 cup oats in a microwave safe bowl.
2) Stir in 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and a dash of salt.
3) Microwave on medium heat for a 1 minute and 45 seconds (or until oats expand and soften).
4) Stir in 1 tablespoon of raspberry jam, 1/2 cup milk, and 1/2 cup raspberries.
5) Repeat steps to prepare second serving.