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September 22, 2022

Kattuyanam Rice Idli Dosa – Kattuyanam arisi idli dosa – Organic Rice Idli Dosa Recipe

Kattuyanam rice idli

Recent days I started to include some organic traditional rice varieties like Kattuyanam, Poongar, Maapilai samba for my breakfast and dinner in the form of idli, dosa. Whenever I try a new grain at home, my first preference would be idli and dosa. Based on its taste, flavor and approval from family, I go for pongal, upma, porridge etc. Today I have shared Kattuyanam arisi idli dosai batter recipe without using idli rice.

Kattuyanam rice (காட்டுயானம் அரிசி) is a traditional rice variety of Tamil Nadu which is used to be a forest yield. It is a 7 Ft tall 210 days yield which is common in tropical land mass. It can provide bone strength equivalent to a “Forest Elephant” . Also the height of this Kattuyanam plant can hide an elephant. That’s why it is named as “Kattu Yanam”.  

Kattuyanam rice

Nowadays many people have started using these organic rice varieties in their daily cooking due to their amazing health benefits. They are low in Glycaemic index, rich in fibre and anthocyanin which is a natural detoxifier when compared with our regular white rice. Its also a good source of Vitamin B, Zinc, Calcium and Manganese. So It helps to reverse diabetes, boost immunity, delays aging, reduces cholesterol and lose weight. This Kaatuyanam rice in Tamil, as its name suggests, it strengthens the body like a wild elephant. Its also called as Kattudai Oonan in Tamil.

Now lets see how to make Kattuyanam rice idli, dosa batter recipe with step by step pictures and video. 



kattuyanam arisi idli

Kattuyanam rice idli dosa recipe


Kattuyanam rice idli dosa recipe

Kattuyanam rice idli dosa recipe


 
Cuisine: Indian
Category: Breakfast
Serves: 15 idli
Prep time: 10 Minutes
Cook time: 20 Minutes
Total time: 30 Minutes
 


INGREDIENTS
1 cup = 250ml
  • Kattuyanam rice - 1 cup
  • White, round urad dal - 1/4 cup
  • Fenugreek seeds - 1/2 tsp
  • Water and salt - as needed
HOW TO MAKE KATTUYANAM RICE IDLI DOSA
  1. Wash the rice several times till the water runs clear.
  2. Take in a wide bowl. Add urad dal and fenugreek seeds.
  3. Wash it once and soak in enough water for minimum 5 hours.
  4. Grind them to a smooth paste adding required water. You can use a mixie or grinder.
  5. Transfer the batter to a big vessel and cover it. Ferment it overnight or 12 hours.
  6. The next day, batter would have raised well. Add salt and mix it.
  7. Boil water in an idli pot. Pour the batter in a greased idli plate.
  8. Steam the idli for 15 minutes or till the tooth pick comes out clean.
  9. Remove the idli plate and rest it for 10 minutes. Serve hot with chutney or sambar.
METHOD - STEP BY STEP PICTURES
  • In a bowl, take the kattuyanam rice and wash it thrice or several times till the water runs clear. Add urad dal and fenugreek seeds and wash everything once.

  • Add enough water and soak them for 5 hours. Alternatively you can soak the rice separately and soak the urad dal + fenugreek seeds separately.
  • Kattuyanam idli recipe
  • After soaking, grind everything to a smooth paste adding required water. Do not grind it too thick or watery. Its consistency should be like our regular idli dosa batter. But the color of this batter would be slightly reddish. Transfer the batter to a vessel and cover it.
  • Kattuyanam idli recipe
  • Ferment the batter and leave it over night or for 12 hours based on the weather in your place. The next morning, take the batter. It would have raised well. Add required salt and mix well.
  • Kattuyanam rice idli
  • Boil water in an idli pot. Grease idli plate with sesame oil. Pour the batter and place in idli pot. Steam it for 15 minutes.

  • Remove the idli plate and rest for few minutes. Now remove the idli using a small ladle. Serve with chutney and sambar.
  • Kattuyanam rice idli
    Enjoy !

Note

  • I have not used idli rice in this recipe. If you want to use, add 1/2 cup of rice for this measure.
  • The ratio of rice and dal is 4:1. You can use 5:1 ratio too.
  • Do not skip methi seeds as it gives a nice flavor for this idli.
  • You can use and store this batter for 2 to 3 days.

Kattuyanam idli recipe
Try this healthy Idli recipe and enjoy with your favourite chutney, sambar !

Kattuyanam idli dosa


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February 6, 2022

Bamboo Rice Idli dosa Recipe | Moongil Arisi Idli Dosa

Bamboo rice idli

Bamboo rice / Moongil arisi is a super healthy and nutritious rice variety. It is actually the seed that is produced by a flowering bamboo at the end of its life span. Its flowering pattern may vary up to 100 years. Bamboo rice is considered to be a forest produce and in most places only the local tribals are allowed to collect these seeds.

Bamboo rice is a miraculous grain with lots of health benefits like high protein content than regular rice and wheat, good for joint pains, lowers cholesterol, manage blood pressure, good source of Vitamin B6 and it has anti diabetic properties.

There are no visible side effects for this rice but people who has thyroid disorders or people who take medicines for Thyroid should avoid taking this rice as it may interfere with the action of medicine and decrease its levels too much.

Moongil arisi dosa

Friends, Bamboo rice is versatile just like other rice varieties. We can cook it and consume as plain rice or make tiffin varieties like idli, dosa, pongal, upma and some dessert recipes like payasam / kheer.

Today I have shared a super healthy and tasty Bamboo rice idli and dosa batter recipe which gives you soft, spongy idli and crispy dosa. Soon I will try to make kheer/ payasam with it and share here. 

Ok, now lets check out Moongil arisi idli dosai recipe with step by step pictures and video.

Bamboo rice idli

Bamboo rice idli dosa recipe - Moongil arisi idli dosa recipe


Bamboo rice idli dosa recipe - Moongil arisi idli dosa recipe

Bamboo rice idli dosa recipe - Moongil arisi idli dosa recipe


 
Cuisine: Indian
Category: Main course
Serves: 30
Prep time: 18 Hours
Cook time: 20 Minutes
Total time: 18H 20 Minutes
 


INGREDIENTS
1 cup = 250ml
  • Bamboo rice / Moongil arisi - 1 cup
  • Idli rice - 1 cup
  • Urad dal - 1/2 cup
  • Thick poha / Rice flakes - 1/4 cup
  • Fenugreek seeds / Methi seeds - 1/2 tsp
  • Salt & water - as needed
HOW TO MAKE BAMBOO RICE IDLI DOSA
  1. Wash the bamboo rice thrice till water runs clear. 
  2. Add the idli rice, urad dal, poha and methi seeds. Wash everything.
  3. Soak it for 5 hours. Grind to smooth paste adding required salt and water.
  4. Transfer to a big vessel and cover it. Ferment it overnight or minimum 12 hours.
  5. Grease idli mould and pour batter. Steam it for 10 to 15 minutes.
  6. Rest for 2 minutes and then remove it. Serve hot with chutney or sambar.
  7. To make Bamboo rice dosa, take the required batter in a vessel. Add little water and dilute the batter. Mix well and spread dosa on a hot tawa.
  8. Make it thin or thick as you wish. Serve hot with chutney or sambar. Enjoy !
METHOD - STEP BY STEP PICTURES
  • Wash the Bamboo rice first till water runs clear. Then add idli rice, urad dal, methi seeds and poha. Wash everything together along with Bamboo rice for twice. Add required water and soak it together for 5 hours.
    • Bamboo rice idli
  • Grind everything together to a smooth paste by adding required salt and water. Transfer the batter to a big vessel and cover it with a plate.
  • Let the batter ferment overnight or minimum 12 hours based on the weather. The next morning, batter would have raised well. Mix gently.
  • Bmboo rice idli
  • Boil water in idli pot. Grease idli plate with sesame oil or place a wet cotton cloth. Pour the idli batter. Place the idli plate and steam it for 10 to 15 minutes till the back of spoon or tooth pick comes out clean. Rest the idli plate for 2 minutes and then remove the idli. Serve hot with chutney or sambar. 
    • Bmboo rice idli
  • To make Bamboo rice dosa, take the required idli batter in a bowl. Add little water and dilute the batter. Mix well. Heat a dosa tawa. Pour a ladleful of batter and spread the dosa thin or thick as you like. Let it cook for a minute in medium flame. Then drizzle oil around the dosa and cook till it turns golden in color. Flip the dosa and cook the other side too. Remove and serve hot with chutney or sambar.


Enjoy !

Note

    1. Wash the Bamboo rice well till water runs clear because it has dust and debris.
    2. Do not skip Aval / Poha. It gives soft, spongy idli and golden colored dosa.
    3. This batter gets fermented quickly. So adjust the fermentation time based on the weather condition in your place.

      
      Enjoy this healthy Bamboo rice idli dosa with your favorite chutney and sambar.

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    January 4, 2022

    Rava Idli Without ENO, Baking Soda - Instant Suji Ki Idli Without Eno

    rava idli without eno and baking soda


    Instant Rava idli without ENO, baking soda was in my try list for years (Suji ki idli in Hindi). Some of my readers and friends were also asking me to try and share this recipe in my blog. After so many trial and errors, I am hooked up with this recipe. Usually rava idli batter without ENO, Baking soda needs to be fermented at least for 1 to 4 hours to get soft idli. It may be helpful for people living in hot places. For me, being in Bangalore, this trick never worked. I always end up making hard idli even after resting the batter for few hours.

    Usually we use rava and curd in same quantity. Once I tried adding the leftover sour curd which is double the quantity of rava. i.e I used 2 cups of sour curd for 1 cup of roasted rava. Voila ! Idli came out super soft and fluffy. We all loved it. From then, this instant rava idli recipe without using ENO and baking soda has become my go to recipe. I make this idli at least once in a week for our dinner. 

    rava idli without eno and baking soda

    Bachelors and working women can make it easily. As its ENO and Soda free, we can have it without any guilt. To me coconut chutney is the best side dish for rava idli. You can also have it with tomato chutney or sambar if you like. Friends, do try this easy, yummy, instant Rava idli recipe without ENO, baking soda and enjoy! Check out the video below. 

    Do check out my other Idli varieties too. 

     rava idli without eno and baking soda



    Rava idli without ENO, baking soda


    Rava idli without ENO, baking soda

    Rava idli without ENO, baking soda - sooji idli without ENO, baking soda


     
    Cuisine: Indian
    Category: Main course
    Serves: 10 to 12
    Prep time: 10 Minutes
    Cook time: 20 Minutes
    Total time: 30 Minutes
     


    INGREDIENTS
    1 cup = 250ml
    • Dry roasted rava / Semolina / Suji - 1 cup
    • Sour curd - 2 cups
    • Salt - as needed
    To temper
    • Cooking oil - 1 tbsp
    • Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
    • Urad dal - 1 tsp
    • Chana dal - 2 tsp
    • Green chilli - 1
    • Ginger - 1 inch piece
    • Curry leaves - few
    • Coriander leaves - 1 tbsp (optional)
    • Cashew nuts - to decorate (optional)
    HOW TO MAKE RAVA IDLI WITHOUT ENO
    1. Dry roast rava/ semolina in a hot kadai in low flame for 5 minutes without changing its color.
    2. Transfer to a bowl. Heat oil in the kadai. Splutter mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal, green chilli, curry leaves, ginger.
    3. Saute till dal turns golden. Add to the roasted rava. Add salt and mix well.
    4. Add curd and mix well to make thick and pourable batter. Add little water if necessary.
    5. Grease idli plate with oil and pour the batter. Steam in idli pot for 15 minutes or till tooth pick comes out clean.
    6. Remove the idli plate and rest for 2 minutes. Scoop out the idli and serve hot with coconut chutney.
    METHOD - STEP BY STEP PICTURES
    • Heat a kadai and dry roast rava in low flame for 5 minutes without changing its color. Transfer to a bowl.rava idli without eno and baking soda
    • Heat oil in the kadai. Splutter mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal, curry leaves, finely chopped green chilli, ginger(optional) and saute well till dals turn golden brown in color.
    • rava idli without eno and baking soda
    • Add this to roasted rava. Add required salt and 2 cups of sour curd. Mix well to make thick and pourable batter. If necessary add little water based on the thickness of curd.
    • rava idli without eno and baking soda
    • Grease idli mould with little oil. Pour the batter. Boil water in idli pot and steam the idli for 15 minutes or till inserted tooth pick comes out clean.
    • rava idli without eno and baking soda
    • Switch off the flame and remove the idli plate. Rest for 5 minutes. Scoop out the idli and serve hot with coconut chutney.

      Enjoy !

    Note

    • Use sour curd for best results.

    • Steam it for 10 to 15 minutes based on the size of mould. Make sure water starts to roll boil before you place idli plate.

    Try this easy, healthy, instant rava idli without Eno and baking soda. Enjoy !

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    September 20, 2021

    Hotel Style Thatte Idli Recipe– Soft Bidadi Thatte Idli

    thatte idli recipe

    This is my second version of Karnataka specia thatte idli recipe also known as plate idli in English (In Kannada, Thatte means plate). Long back I shared a fool proof recipe for thatte idli learning from my School moms group friend Priya. I have been following that recipe for years. Recently I was watching some Bidadi special thatte idli from popular hotels in YouTube. Based on the recipes they shared, I tried this recipe from Bagya Tv YouTube channel which is very similar to my Kushboo idli.

    Thatte idli came out super soft and spongy. Usually baking soda is added in most of the recipes. But I did not even used baking soda. Still idli came out so well. I have used thatte idli stand that I bought in Amazon. But you can make this idli even without thatte idli stand. You can simply use the lid of steel boxes or make it as normal idli. There will be no difference in texture and taste. 

    Friends, If you are looking for a super soft, fluffy thatte idli recipe, you must try this one. I am sure you will love the result. Lets see how to make Karnataka hotel style thatte idli recipe with step by step pictures and a video. 



    thatte idli

    Hotel style Thatte idli recipe


    Hotel style Thatte idli recipe

    Karnataka Hotel style Thatte idli recipe


     
    Cuisine: Karnataka
    Category: Main course
    Serves: 15
    Prep time: 10 Minutes
    Cook time: 20 Minutes
    Total time: 30 Minutes
     


    INGREDIENTS
    1 cup = 250ml
    • Idli rice / Salem rice / Boiled rice - 3 cups
    • Urad dal - 1 cup ( I used white, round dal)
    • Fenugreek / Methi seeds - 1/2 tsp
    • Thick Rice flakes / Aval / Poha - 1/2 cup
    • White, big Sago / Sabudana - 1/4 cup
    • Salt & water - as needed
    HOW TO MAKE THATTE IDLI
    1. Wash the rice thrice till water is clear.
    2. To the rice, add urad dal and methi seeds. Wash once and soak in enough water for 4 hours. 
    3. In another bowl, wash and soak sago and poha for 4 hours.
    4. Grind everything together till it turns to smooth paste.
    5. Collect the batter in a big bowl and close it with a lid. \
    6. Ferment the batter over night or 12 hours. The next morning, mix the batter well.
    7. Grease thatte idli plate with oil or line with cotton cloth and pour the batter to fill it. Boil water in idli pot.
    8. Steam it for 15 minutes till idli is non sticky to touch.
    9. Remove the thatte idli plate and rest for few minutes. Loosen the sides and remove it.
    10. Serve hot with your favorite chutney and sambar. I served with Kempu chutney/ Red chutney !
    METHOD - STEP BY STEP PICTURES
    • Wash the idli rice twice or thrice till the water looks clear. Add urad dal, methi seeds and wash it once. Add required water and soak the rice, dal mixture for 4 hours minimum.

    • In another bowl, wash and soak sago, poha for 4 hours. I soaked in drinking water and used the same water for grinding. 
    • thatte idli recipe
    • Grind the soaked rice, urad dal, methi seeds, sago and poha till smooth. Add required water while grinding. I did not add salt while grinding as it delays fermentation for Bangalore weather.

    • Collect the batter in a big bowl. Cover with a lid and ferment the batter over night or 12 to 15 hours.
    • thatte idli recipe
    • The next morning, batter would have raised well. Add salt and mix the batter well. Grease thatte idli plates with oil or line the plate with cotton cloth.
    • thatte idli recipe
    • Pour 2 to 3 ladles of batter and arrange in the stand. Boil water in idli pot and place the thatte idli stand. If you don’t have thatte idli stand, you can use steel box lids and pour the batter. Place the lid over the idli plate and steam it for 15 to 20 minutes till idli is non sticky to touch.
    • Remove the plate and rest for few minutes. Loosen the sides with a knife or spoon. Remove the idli and serve hot with your favorite chutney and sambar. Enjoy !
          thatte idli recipe

    Note

    • For variations, you can add a pinch of baking soda, rest the batter for 10 minutes before making idli.
    • Idli should be steamed for 15 to 20 minutes to cook well.
    • If you have not used cotton cloth to line the plate, remove the idli after resting for 5 minutes else idli will break while removing it.

    Serve this hot and yummy Thatte idli with butter and red chutney, sambar or sagu.

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    June 18, 2021

    Sabudana Idli | Sago Idli Recipe | Javvarisi Idli | Sabakki Idli Recipe

    sabudana idli

    I make Sago recipes / Sabudana recipes (Javvarisi in Tamil) very rarely in my kitchen as my family is not fond of it. Even If I make it, I usually make javvarisi upma or add it while making Kushboo idli. Recently I came across this Instant sago idli recipe. I used white, big sago in this recipe. So I soaked it for nearly 5 hours to make this idli. 

    Unlike our regular idli recipe, this idli batter doesn’t need overnight fermentation. You can make idli instantly as soon as you make the batter. If you have pre soaked sabudana in hand, this sabudana idli can be prepared under 10 minutes. Though its my first attempt, It came out so well. You can use Nylon javvarisi instead of big ones. 

    I served it with Karnataka style Kempu chutney / Red coconut chutney by following the recipe from Sudha’s kitchen YouTube channel. Surprisingly Raksha and Sendhil loved it very much. Friends, do try this instant sabudana idli / Javvarisi idli at home and enjoy !


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    Sabudana idli recipe / Sago idli / Javvarisi idli recipe


    Instant sabudana idli recipe / Sago idli / Javvarisi idli recipe

    Instant sabudana idli recipe / Sago idli / Javvarisi idli recipe


     
    Cuisine: Indian
    Category: Main course
    Serves: 20
    Prep time: 10 Minutes
    Cook time: 20 Minutes
    Total time: 30 Minutes
     


    INGREDIENTS
    1 cup = 250ml
    • Sabudana – 1 cup (white, round)
    • Sooji /Rava – 1.5 cups
    • Curd – 1.5 cups
    • Baking soda OR ENO – 1/2 tsp
    • Water – 1/2 cup
    • Salt – as needed
    • Dill leaves or coriander leaves – 1/4 cup
    Karnataka Red chutney / Kempu chutney
    • Grated coconut – 1/3 cup
    • Roasted gram dal – 1/2 cup
    • Soaked red chilli – 2 to 4 (Use byadgi chilli for bright red color)
    • Tamarind – small piece
    • Garlic – 5
    • Ginger – small piece
    • Curry leaves – 5
    • Cumin seeds- 1/4 tsp
    • Salt & water – as needed
    To temper the chutney
    • Cooking oil - 2 tsp
    • Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
    • Urad dal – 1/2 tsp
    • Curry leaves - few
    HOW TO MAKE SABUDANA IDLI
    1. Wash and soak sabudana / sago in enough water for 4 hours.
    2. Mash it well and add rava, curd, salt, chopped coriander leaves and water.
    3. Mix well. Lastly add baking soda or ENO. Mix well and rest for 10 minutes.
    4. Fill the idli mould with batter.
    5. Boil water in idli pot. Steam idli for 20 minutes.
    6. Remove the idli plate and rest for 5 minutes.
    7. Remove the idli and serve with chutney.
    METHOD - STEP BY STEP PICTURES
    • Wash and soak sabudana/ sago in enough water for 4 hours. Mash it.
    • sabakki idli
    • Add the rava / Sooji, curd, salt, chopped coriander leaves and water. Mix well. Lastly add baking soda or ENO and mix well. Rest the batter for 10 minutes.
    • sabudana idli
    • Boil water in idli pot. Take a greased idli plate. Pour the batter and fill the mould till 3/4th.
    • sabudana idli
    • Steam it for 20 minutes. Open the lid and check if the idli is done. Remove the idli plate and rest it for 5 minutes.
    • sabudana idli
    • Remove the idli and serve hot with red coconut chutney or tomato chutney. Enjoy !

    Note

    • You can use nylon javvarisi instead of white, big ones. In that case, you can soak it for 1 to 2 hours. Soak in hot water for quick soaking.


    Try this easy, instant sabudana idli and enjoy ! 

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    May 4, 2021

    Veg Kizhi Parotta recipe–Kerala Kizhi Parotta In Banana leaf (Vegetarian)

    Veg Kizhi Parotta recipe

    I am a big big fan of Parotta based recipes. Recently I came across this Kerala special Kizhi parotta recipe in my Instagram feed. It was chicken kizhi parotta recipe from a Kerala hotel. I got tempted to try and looking for a vegetarian version. Then I found this veg kizhi parotta recipe in a YouTube channel where the host showed the making of vegetarian kizhi parotta with mushroom and paneer from a small hotel in Chennai.

    I was so happy to see that video and tried it immediately with some store bought parotta. To layer this kizhi parotta, I made my hotel style plain salna, a dry curry with mushroom and paneer, some grated paneer and coriander leaves to garnish. I layered everything over the roasted banana leaf and cooked in a dosa tawa. You can also steam it for few minutes just like podhi soru.

    The flavor of banana leaf over the cooked parotta was awesome. Moreover the parotta was so soft to eat. So you don’t have to tear it and soak in salna to eat. This kizhi parotta is already soaked and cooked in salna. So it was so soft and yummy. We all loved it.

    Friends, if you are a parotta lover like me, you must try this kizhi parotta. You will love it for sure. You can also use mixed vegetables or cauliflower in salna for variations. Non-vegetarians, you can make it with chicken salna and chicken curry or prawns masala just like the one I saw in the video.

    Ok, lets see how to make veg kizhi parotta recipe with step by step pictures and video !

    Check out my Veg Kothu parotta recipe 

    Chilli parotta 

    Veg kizhi parotta

    Veg Kizhi Parotta Recipe


    Veg Kizhi Parotta Recipe

    Veg Kizhi Parotta Recipe - Kerala style kizhi parotta in vegetarian version using mushroom and paneer.


     
    Cuisine: South Indian
    Category: Main course
    Serves: 2
    Prep time: 10 Minutes
    Cook time: 20 Minutes
    Total time: 30 Minutes
     


    INGREDIENTS
    For layering kizhi parotta
    • Parotta - 4 ( Homemade or readymade)
    • Plain salna / Empty salna or Veg salna - 3 cups
    • Mushroom, paneer dry curry
    • Grated paneer - 1/2 cup
    • Coriander leaves - to garnish
    • Banana leaf - 3
    • Cooking oil - to drizzle
    For dry curry
    • Mushroom - 10 (Slice thinly)
    • Paneer - 20 small cubes
    • Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
    • Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp
    • Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
    • Salt - as needed
    • Cooking oil - 2 tbsp
    HOW TO MAKE VEG KIZHI PAROTTA RECIPE
    1. Wash and slice mushroom. Chop paneer, soak in hot water and set aside.
    2. Make Salna and keep it ready.
    3. Heat oil in a kadai. Add mushroom and paneer pieces. Saute for a minute.
    4. Lower the flame. Add salt, chilli powder, turmeric and garam masala powder.
    5. Mix well and cook till mushroom becomes soft. Switch off the flame. Keep in a bowl.
    6. Now take the parotta and cook both sides in dosa tawa drizzling oil. Remove and press it to form layers. Cook 4 parotta and set aside.
    7. Now take the cooked parotta, salna, mushroom masala, grated paneer and coriander leaves.
    8. Heat a banana leaf in low flame for few seconds.
    9. Add a tsp of ghee. Place one parotta, pour salna to cover it.
    10. Spread the mushroom masala. Now layer it another parotta, pour salna.
    11. Spread the grated paneer and garnish with coriander leaves.
    12. Fold the banana leaf all the sides and tie it with the thread.
    13. Heat dosa tawa and drizzle oil. Place the folded banana leaf.
    14. Cook in low flame for a minute. Flip and cook the other side too.
    15. Remove and serve with onion raita and salna. Enjoy !
    METHOD - STEP BY STEP PICTURES
    • Wash and slice mushroom. Chop paneer into small pieces. Soak in hot water till use. Wash and chop onion, tomato for making salna. Grind coconut + poppy seeds for salna.

    • Make salna following THIS RECIPE. You can make it plain or add vegetables like cauliflower, carrot, beans, peas and potato. Keep the salna ready.

    • Now lets make the mushroom masala. Heat oil in a kadai. Add sliced mushroom, paneer cubes. Mix in low flame for few minutes till mushroom turns soft. Add red chilli powder, salt, turmeric powder and garam masala powder. Mix gently to coat the mushroom and paneer pieces. Switch off the flame and remove in a bowl.

    • I used readymade frozen parotta. You can use homemade or store bought parotta too. Cook the parotta drizzling oil in both the sides. Remove in a plate and separate the layers by patting the parotta between your hands. Cook 4 parotta and keep it ready in a plate.
    • Veg kizhi parotta recipeVeg kizhi parotta recipe
    • Grate paneer and finely chop coriander leaves. Keep it ready. Take banana leaf and roast in low flame in both the sides. Roasting the leaf makes it soft and easily foldable.
    • Veg kizhi parotta recipe
    • Place a full banana leaf over the table. Place a small leaf in the middle. Drop a tsp of ghee. Keep one parotta in the center of leaf. Pour salna to cover the parotta.
    • Spread the mushroom, paneer masala. Cover it with another parotta and pour salna again. Spread the grated paneer and garnish with coriander leaves. Fold the banana leaf in both the sides. Tie with a thread or with the fiber part of banana leaf. 
    • Veg kizhi parotta recipeVeg kizhi parotta recipe
    • Heat a dosa tawa. Pour 2 tsp of oil. Place the banana leaf and cook in low flame for few minutes. Flip the other side and cook it. Remove and enjoy the super soft and flavorful Veg kizhi parotta with onion raita, salna ! Enjoy !Veg kizhi parotta recipe

    Note

    • You can make plain salna or vegetable salna as per your choice.
    • I made dry mushroom masala. You can saute onion, tomato, ginger garlic paste and make it like a thick curry too.
    • Procedure seems to be lengthy. But it took just 15 minutes to prepare the salna and mushroom masala. If you have readymade parotta, you can make it easily.
    • Instead of mushroom and paneer, you can use cauliflower.


    Easy and yummy, hotel style Veg kizhi parotta is ready to enjoy with onion raita and salna !

    Kerala Kizhi parotta

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