Skip to main content

Lemon Idly

 INGREDIENTS:

  1. Idly Batter 1 cup to make 20 button idlis
  2. Vegetable Oil 2 tsp
  3. Split Urad Dal 1/2 tsp 
  4. Mustard Seeds 1/4 th tsp
  5. Cumin Seeds 1/4 th tsp
  6. Red Chilis 2 dried
  7. Ginger 1/2-inch piece grated
  8. Curry Leaves 1 sprig
  9. Green Chilis 2-3 finely chopped
  10. Onion 3/4 th cup finely chopped
  11. Salt to taste
  12. Turmeric Powder 1/4th tsp
  13. Asafoetida a pinch
  14. Coriander Leaves 2 tsp finely chopped
  15. Ghee 1 tsp
  16. Lemon Juice 1/2 of a lemon

METHOD:

Serving size: 4-5

Grease the idly plates with oil and pour the idly batter into the moulds. Steam for 8-10 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove the plates from heat and set them aside to cool.

Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Allow them to crackle and then add urad dal, dried red chilis, grated ginger, curry leaves and green chilis. Roast them for a few seconds.

Add chopped onions and sauté for a few minutes until they turn soft.

Sprinkle salt, turmeric powder and asafoetida.

Add the idlys and coriander leaves and sauté for a few seconds to coat the idlys with the spices.

Drizzle ghee and squeeze lemon juice over the mixture. turn off the flame and mix well to combine. After adding lemon juice avoid cooking for an extended period as it may result in a bitter taste.

Enjoy lemon idlys with coconut chutney or green chutney.



Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Creamy Grilled Chicken Breast

  INGREDIENTS: Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts 4 pieces Butter 3tbsp Oil 1tbsp Onion 1 medium finely chopped Oregano  Garlic 1tbsp Minced Water 1 cup Cream 1 cup Salt and Pepper as per taste METHOD: Serving Size 4 Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet to a medium high heat. Add one tablespoon of butter and oil. Once the butter has melted add the chicken breasts. Sear for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Flip and sear for another 2-3 minutes. Remove the chicken breasts from the pan and set aside on a plate. Add the remaining butter and oil to the pan. Add the minced garlic and toast them until light brown. Add the finely chopped onions and sauté them until translucent.  Lower the flame and pour in the cream. Gradually bring the temperature to medium and allow the cream to simmer gently for 3 minutes. Add the seared chicken into the sauce. Sprinkle oregano. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Cook for another 5 minutes flipping the chicken...

Shakshuka

  INGREDIENTS: Tomatoes 4 large  Onion 1 diced Bell Pepper 1 deseeded and diced  Garlic Cloves 4-5 finely chopped Paprika powder 2 tsp Cumin 1 tsp Eggs 5 large Cheese grated 4-5 tbsp Salt as per taste Black Pepper powder 1/2 tsp Coriander leaves 1 small bunch chopped Oil 2 tbsp METHOD: Serving Size: 4-5 Make puree of the tomatoes and keep aside. Heat oil in a large sauté pan on medium heat. Add chopped bell peppers and onion and cook for 5 minutes or until the onions turn translucent. Add garlic and spices and cook for 1 more minute. Pour the tomato puree into the pan. Season with salt and black pepper and bring the sauce to a simmer. With the help of a spoon make small pockets in the sauce and crack the eggs into each pocket.  Cook the eggs for 5-7 minutes or until the eggs are done to your liking. Sprinkle grated cheese on top.

Lemon Garlic Chicken Bites

INGREDIENTS: Chicken Breasts boneless (cut into cubes) 900 gram Oregano 1 tsp Dried parsley 1 tsp Salt as per taste Black pepper powder 1/4th tsp Butter 2tbsp Vegetable oil 2tbsp Garlic 2 tbsp minced Lemon juice 2tbsp METHOD: Serving Size: 6-7 In a small bowl combine chicken pieces, oregano, parsley, salt and pepper powder. Toss to evenly coat. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Melt 2tbsp butter and oil. Once melted add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.  Next add the chicken pieces to the pan. To ensure even cooking. Do not overcrowd the pan. Cook for 8-10 minutes flipping halfway through or until all sides are golden brown. Check if the chicken is cooked through. Drizzle lemon juice over chicken and stir to combine.  Serve immediately.