Indo Chinese Idli Fry - Leftover Idlis#AlphabetChallenge

Have leftover idli's and you are tired of having them with Sambar or chutney then try this quick Indo Chinese fusion recipe. Quick, easy and delicious. We had this for a quick Sunday brunch, can pack this as your kid's tiffin as they are moist and not dry to eat.

Ingredients

10 Leftover Idli's - cubed.
2 Tablespoons Oil
1 Onion - finely chopped
1 Capsicum - chopped
3 Garlic cloves - finely chopped
3 Tablespoons Tomato ketchup
2 Tablespoons Soya sauce
1 Teaspoon Vinegar
½ Teaspoon Red chilly powder or to your taste
½ Teaspoon Sugar
Salt to taste
1 Spring Onion - chopped for garnishing
Oil - as required for deep frying

For The Batter 
1 Cup All Purpose Flour
¼ Cup Rice flour
1 Teaspoon Red Chilly powder
Salt to taste 
Method 
Cut the idlis into big cubes.  

In small deep frying pan heat oil. 

As the oil is heating let's prepare the batter -
Take all the ingredients for the batter in a bowl , add water to make a thick coating consistency. 

Dip the idli pieces in the batter and fry on high flame till golden.

Remove on a absorbent paper to remove any excess, fry all the remaining pieces and keep aside. 

In a another pan heat the 2 tablespoons oil and add the onions, garlic , fry till translucent. Then add capsicum and toss,  it should remain crunchy. Add the tomato ketchup, vinegar, soya sauce, chilly powder,  salt, 2 tablespoon water, sugar and stir well,  let it come to a boil. Now add the fried idli's toss them well till coated with the sauce on high flame. Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve hot. 

Enjoy!!
Labels: Breakfast, South Indian, Leftover series, Idli, Indo Chinese, Kids delight, Brunch,Vegan, Alphabet Challenge

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Brown Bread Omelette#AlphabetChallenge

Bread Omelet is a very popular street food. This makes a good and healthy breakfast or filling meal too. This is quick and easy to prepare. 

Ingredients 
4 Eggs
2 Medium Onions - finely chopped
Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
2 Green Chillies -finely chopped or according to taste
2 Tablespoons  Coriander leaves - finely chopped
Salt to taste
Oil as required 
4 Brown Bread slices

Method

Toast the bread slices lightly and keep aside
Add the onions, turmeric, salt, green chillies and coriander leaves in a bowl, mix well. 

In a another bowl break an egg and whisk it lightly, add to it a tablespoon or two of the onion mixture and mix it all up.

Heat oil in a non stick frying pan, over medium flame. Pour a little of this egg mixture on the pan, in small circle 

place the toasted bread in the center, with a spatula fold the edges of the omelet around the bread on top of the bread 

again spread the egg mixture on top and let it cook it on low flame for 3 minutes,until the base of the omelet is lightly browned. 

Carefully flip over the omelet,press it down lightly with the spatula and cook this side too till done and browned. 

Remove this on to a plate and continue making omelets with rest of the mixture.

When done cut each slice into triangle drizzle tomato ketchup. Enjoy the yummy and delicious bread omelette!

Labels : Egg, Omelette, Brown Bread, Breakfast, Alphabet Challenge

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Mini Oat Pancakes With Guacamole Topping#SundayFunday

Gluten Free, Sugar Free & Low Carb pancakes are very tasty and healthy and make a delicious breakfast! A healthy breakfast ready in 15 minutes!

Ingredients 

80 Grams Oatmeal - I used quick cooking oats 

2 Eggs
Olive Oil/ Desi Ghee Or Butter - as required
¼ Teaspoon Salt
For The Guacamole Topping
1 Avocado Salt & Black pepper to taste 

Juice Of One Lime
5 Cherry Tomatoes - finely chopped
1 Scallion/ Spring Onion - finely chopped
Method

In bowl add the oats, salt, eggs and mix well. Grease a nonstick pan with little oil or ghee and make small mini pancakes. 

Let them cook till golden on both sides. 

Flipping after each side is golden. Fry on both sides until done.

For The Guacamole Topping 

Remove the stone and cut the avocado. Scoop out the flesh of the avocado with a tablespoon. add the salt, pepper and lemon juice mix well mashing it. then add the chopped cherry tomatoes and spring onion and mix well. 

Spread the filling on each pancake and enjoy these for breakfast or a quick dinner. Enjoy your meal!
Labels: Pancake, Oats, Gluten free, Sugar Free, Guacamole, Avocado, Scallions, Cherry Tomatoes, Healthy, Breakfast, Healthy Dinners, American, International Cuisine

For Sunday Funday we are celebrating National Oatmeal Month, check here to see other recipes.

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Keto Salami & Egg Cups#SundayFunday

An easy keto one net carbs per serving for breakfast or brunch, can be meal prepped in minutes! Keto egg cups are a perfect egg muffin replacement. Salami and eggs - such a great combination, and these tasty cups are so much fun to make and eat! What I like about these egg cups that you can have fun with the toppings.

Just add whatever you like to spice up these muffins. They are so fun to make and then enjoy!! They're delicious, filling, festive and pretty.

Ingredients
Olive Oil spray
Salami slices
10 Eggs
Salt & Black pepper to taste
Optional Garnish
Chorizo slices
Sliced Black Olives
Fresh Basil
Pinch red pepper flakes
Pinch dried parsley
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Method
Preheat the oven to 180°C. 

Lightly grease the bottom and sides of a muffin pan with olive oil and place them on a baking sheet.
Place one salami slice on the bottom of each ramekin, then arrange more slices around the sides, overlapping. 

This will be the salami "cup" that holds the eggs. Add a little shredded cheese at the bottom. Break an egg into each "cup." 

Season the cups with salt, pepper. 

Sprinkle a little cheese on top, garnish with olives, basil leaves.
Bake until the whites are set, about 20 minutes. Gently run a knife around the edges of each cup. Slide a spoon underneath each egg to release it. 

Serve immediately.
My Notes 
This is one of those recipes where it's best to make only as many as you think you'll be able to eat right away. However, if you end up with leftovers, you can keep them in the fridge in a sealed container for up to two days. Reheat them in the microwave or enjoy them cold. I don't recommend freezing the leftovers.

Labels: Muffins, Breakfast, Black Olives, Egg, Salami, Keto, Basil, Low Carb, Sunday Funday

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Hung Curd Veggie Sandwich#SundayFunday

This is an healthy sandwich, no cream or mayonnaise! Try this healthy hung curd sandwich with the goodness of veggies for your breakfast or brunch. It's quick, delicious and filling.
Makes 2 Sandwiches
Ingredients
4 Bread slices
½ Cup Hung Curd
¼ Cup Finely Chopped Cabbage
¼ Cup Finely Chopped Carrot
¼ Cup Finely Chopped Capsicum
¼ Teaspoon Chaat Masala
1 Tablespoon Chopped Coriander Leaves
3 Tablespoons Mint Chutney
Salt to taste
½ Tablespoon Ghee/Butter
Sandwich Masala to sprinkle - optional
Method

Mix hung curd, chopped vegetables , chaat masala and salt to make filling.

Filling is ready

Toast the bread slices with ghee/butter on a grill pan

only on one side.

Take a bread slices which side is toasted, apply the mint chutney generously.

Top it with the hung curd filling. 

Sprinkle Sandwich masala.

Close with another bread slice.

Grill it till crisp on a tawa or a sandwich grill. 

Healthy , quick,  easy Hung Curd Sandwich is ready for your  breakfast.

Labels : Healthy,  Breakfast, Brunch, Snacks, Hung curd, Vegetarian, Mint, Chutney,  Kids Delight, Serves Two, Sunday Funday

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Quinoa Idli#AlphabetChallenge

Quinoa idli is a healthy variation for breakfast or even as a meal. This quinoa idli is very soft, you can try this as an alternate for the usual white idlis atleast once in a while.You can serve this idli with chutney, sambar or podi. These idlis taste really good and it's a great way to add protein in your diet. 

What I like about these Quinoa Idlis that ..
They are protein packed.
They are more wholesome than plain rice idlis.
They make a filling breakfast or lunch.
They are vegan and gluten-free.
They are easy to make with few ingredients.
Ingredients
¾ Cup Quinoa
1/3 Cup Idli Rice
1/3 Cup Urad Dal
1 Teaspoon Fenugreek seeds
1/3 Cup Heaped Poha
1 Teaspoon Sea Salt or to taste
Method

Wash and soak urad dal well and soak it along with the fenugreek seeds together for 4 hours, drain the water and but do not throw the water. This water will be used to grind the dal and the rice quinoa.
Wash the rice and quinoa very well and soak them together for at least 4 hours.
Before you start to grind wash and soak the Poha.

Just before grinding the dal and fenugreek seeds drain all the water and keep aside. Grind this to a smooth past using the water which we soaked the urad dal, use a little water as possible. Remove this on to large pot/vessel.
Now drain and grind the quinoa and rice, add little water as possible to grind this since (quinoa leaves water, so while grinding so add water carefully). Sprinkle water as and when it sticks to the sides, do not add to much water at a time.

Transfer the batters to the pot along with ground dal. Add salt to it. Mix well with hands to make it fluffy.
Close with lid and set aside for 8 hours or overnight for fermenting. 

Grease your idli plates with oil, take a laddle full of the batter and pour into the mould.
Steam cook for 12 to 15 minutess or until a knife or toothpick inserted inserted into the idlis comes out clean . Remove the idli plates, let it cool a little .

Dip a knife in water and run it on the sides and then the bottom, remove the idlis.

Serve hot with chutney and sambar. 
Labels: Alphabet Challenge, Quinoa,Idli, Vegan, Gluten free,Healthy, South Indian,Breakfast,Main course

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Grilled Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich#Alphabet Challenge

This is peanut butter and jelly with a twist. The kids and adults will love it!
Serves 2
Ingredients
2 Tablespoon Butter
4 Slices White Bread
2 Tablespoons Any flavor fruit jelly - used Strawberry
2 Tablespoons Peanut Butter - I used Sugar Free
Method 
Heat a griddle or skillet.

Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. Spread jelly on the unbuttered side of one slice of bread; spread peanut butter on the other unbuttered side. Place bread slices together, so peanut butter and jelly are in the middle. 

Grill on the preheated griddle until golden brown and heated through, about 3 - 4 minutes per side.

Serve hot enjoy with a cup of tea or hot cocoa!
Labels: Peanut Butter, Jelly, Sandwiches, Breakfast, Grilled,  Serves Two, Alphabet Challenge 

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