Microwave Khandavi

Ingredients 

Besan - 1 cup

Water - 1 cup

Curd - 1 cup

Salt - to taste

Turmeric - 1/4 spoon

Sugar - 1 spoon

Mustard seeds - 1/2 spoon

Curry leaves - 5/6

Chopped Green Chillies - 2/3

Hing - 2 pinches

Chopped coriander - for garnish

Method

- Take a microwave bowl. Add besan, water and curd. Mix well. Ensure there are no lumps.

- Add turmeric, salt and sugar and mix all. Then microwave for 1 and 1/2 minutes. (Do not cover while mixture is in microwave)

- Remove and stir the mixture to remove all lumps. Again microwave for 1 and 1/2 minutes.

- Repeat the above process and again microwave for 1 and 1/2 minutes.

- Remove and stir one last time. Pour the mixture on a flat surface and spoon & spread it out to make long thin sheets.

- Let it cool for 10 mins and then cut long strips and roll to make Khandavi.

- Heat oil, add hing, mustard seeds, chopped chillies and curry leaves. Pour this on the Khandavis.

- Serve with chopped coriander. (Optional ) You could add some shredded coconut. 

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Sambari Vermicelli Upma

Ingredients 

1. Vermicelli (aka Sevai/Sivaya/Shimai) - 1 cup

2. Frozen Peas - 1/4 cup

3. Potato - 1 small

4. Onion - 1/2 small

5. Frozen Corn - 1/4 cup (optional)

6. Tomato - 1 small (optional)

7. Sambar powder - 2 spoon

8. Salt and Turmeric

9. Mustard Seeds - 1/2 spoon

10. Green Chili - 1 or 2

Method

1. In a pan, add 4-5 spoons oil.

2. Once its warm, add mustard seeds and chopped potatoes and sauté till its soft. Add curry (kadipatta) leaves if you like. 

3. Add chopped onions, green chili and tomatoes. Sauté for 3-4 mins.

4. Add chopped tomatoes, peas, corn. Then add the vermicelli and roast for 3-4 mins. The vermicelli should turn golden brown. 

5. Then add water (For 1 cup vermicelli add 2 cups of water) , salt and turmeric, sambar powder  and cover and let it cook. 

6. Cook till the water dries out and it will become like noodles. Ensure you dont add too much water else it will become very sticky.

7. Serve hot. Garnish with coriander and sprinkle some lemon juice (optional). It is mainly a breakfast item or even a quick lunch/dinner.

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