Kunuku - Crispy lentil fritters

Kunuku - Does the name sound funny? I am not a big fan of kunuku. But I like to have it once in a while for a change.We usually make it when we have some left over adai(savory crepes) batter.  Instead of deep frying,  I used a kuzhipaniyaram (appe) pan and shallow fried the batter.

Ingredients:
Left over thick adai batter-Click here for recipe
Oil-To deep fry or shallow fry

Method:
If you are deep frying, heat sufficient oil in a pan. Take some left over adai batter. Shape them into small uneven balls and deep fry till golden brown.
If you are using a kuzhipaniyaram pan, grease it with oil. Heat the pan. Drop some batter in each hole and drizzle oil around the corners. When one side turns golden brown, flip and cook the other side. It takes a while to become brown and crispy. So do not be in a hurry to turn them around.
Serve hot with ketchup!

Veggie Dal

This Weekend we had to attend two birthday parties. So planned not to have a heavy lunch, so that we can actually enjoy the dinner well :). We can manage with some Fruit and Veggie Salad, But aha what to do for my son????? So, these times this Veggie Dal helps me a lot. Dal with lot of Veggies Cooked together, Makes a Great Meal with rice and a dollop of ghee, especially for Kids and No Guilty Feeling Mommy!!!!!!

Ingredients
Toor Dal - 1//2 cup
1 Baby Potato
1 small Capsicum
1 small carrot
1 small Tomato
1 Green Chilli (Dont Slit )
1 tsp Sambar Powder
Turmeric, hing - a pinch
Salt to taste

Method

Wash and Chop All the veggies, Mix with dal. Add Green Chillie, Turmeric, sambar powder, hing and salt. Add Water accordingly. I normally add 2 cups (1 cup for the dal and another 1 for the veggies). Pressure Cook for 4-5 whistles.

Take it out, Mix well with a spoon. Serve with Rice and Ghee.

Sending this to CMT-Daal/Kadhi/Sambar/Rasam Guest hosted by me, Event by Jagruti.

Sprouted Green Gram Pakoda

Got this recipe from Aval Vikatan's Supplementary issue. I always keep Sprouted Green Gram Stock in my Fridge,tried this for the weekend, came out great. Doesnt take too much time to preapare also.

Packing this to MLLA-20 hosted by Rachel of The Crispy Cook Event Started by Susan of The Well-Seasoned Cook.

Ingredients
Sprouted Green Gram - 1 cup
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Green Chillies - 2 nos or Pepper - 1 tsp
Ginger - a small piece
1 Large Onion, thinly sliced
Curry leaves - 1 sprig
Salt to taste
Oil for frying

Method
Grind All ingredients, except onion Without adding water. No water should be added, since it will make the batter too watery. Add the sliced onions to the batter and mix well. Deep fry as pakodas.

Enjoy with a hot cup of coffee.