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...