Nilam's Recipe

Preparation time: 20 minutes, Cook time: 20 minutes, Total time: 40 minutes, Serving: 2. How to prepare rava uttapam or quick and instant sooji uttapam recipe: Method: Step 1: Mix the rava ( sooji) , curd ( yogurt) and salt in a mixing bowl. Step 2: Mix well using spoon by gradually adding water ( approx. 1 cup) until batter has thick yet watery consistency ( slightly thicker than dosa batter). Keep it aside for 20 minutes. Step 3: Mix the chopped veggies ( onion, tomato, chilli) in the batter. Step 4: Mix well and check again for consistency. If  required add extra water and mix well to make sure that it has thick consistency. Step 5: Heat a tawa or griddle or a pan and spread some oil. When the tawa is medium hot, reduce flame to low. Step 6: Now take the batter in a large serving spoon. Pour the batter and spread it gently. Step 7: Drizzle some oil on the sides and the top. Step 8: When the base is cooked and lightly browned, Flip t...

Preparation time: 6-7 hours, Cook time: 30 minutes, Total time: 6:30-7:30 hours, Serving: 3-4 How to make chola matar Recipe: step by step photos Step 1: Soak the matar or dried white pea for 6-7 hours or overnight. Step 2: Drain the water and pressure cook with 3 to 4 cups of water also add 3/4 tsp salt. Mix well and pressure cook the peas until it completely cooked. Step 3: For preparing masala, heat a pan with 2 tbsp oil. Step 4: When the oil is hot , splutter 1/2 tsp cumin seeds and add bay leaves. Step 5: Then add chopped onions and fry till it turns translucent, add ginger garlic paste and sauté for a while. Step 6: Then add tomatoes and green chillies and sauté for a minute. Then add following spices to the masala as well - turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, garam masala, sauté the masala until oil starts leaving its edges. Keep stirring at regular intervals on medium flame. Step 7: Now add the boiled peas to the masala. Add water as re...

Preparation time: 5 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Serves: 20 ladoos. Atta ladoo are made of whole wheat, sugar and ghee. Ladoos can be Mae in less time and it taste delicious. It's can be made during any festival or when any guests are coming.  Ingredients: Wheat flour- 2 cups, Boora/ sugar fine- 1.25cups, Ghee- 2/3 cup, Green cardamom powder- 1 tsp.    How to make atta ladoo recipe - step by step photos: Method: Step 1: Add ghee in a wok or pan and allow it to melt.                         Step 2: Now add flour in melted ghee and stir constantly.      Step 3: Roast the flour on medium flame until it turns light brown in colour.   Step 4: Take out roasted flour in a plate and allow it to cool.            ...

         Preparation time: 30 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 60 minutes Serving: 2-3 Ingredients:  For stuffing: 2 medium sized boiled potatoes and mashed,                            1/2 tbsp finely chopped green chili, 1 medium sized onion, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1 tsp grated garlic, Salt as per taste, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder,   1/4 tsp garam masala, 1/2 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, For dough: 2 cup wheat flour, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp oil, Water as required,  For frying:  Oil/ ghee as required.                       Method: Step 1: In a mixing bowl, mix the flour with salt and oil.   Step 2: Add water and knead to a smooth and soft dough.         ...