CHAPATTI / ROTI / LEBANESE BREAD NOODLES

Neither I had Chapatti noodles before nor even heard about such a recipe idea. So when I came to know about this recipe I was eager to try it as early as possible. Making of Chapatti Noodles is somewhat similar as making of Fried rice . Chapatti Noodles is the best Chapatti left over idea as it needs only basic ingredients. it is also quick to make  and tasty.

INGREDIENTS

1.    Chapatti / Roti / Lebanese bread : 3
2.    Onion chopped Lengthwise : 1
3.    Cabbage cut into thin strips : 2 tblsp
4.    Carrot cut into thin strips : ¼ cup
5.    Capsicum cut into thin strips : ¼ cup
6.    Garlic : 2 pods cut lengthwise
7.    Pepper powder : ¼ tsp
8.    Red chilly powder : ½ tsp
9.    Green chilly : 1
10.  Lemon juice : ½ tsp
11.  Tomato sauce : 2 tsp
12.  Soya sauce : ½ tsp (optional)
13.  Oil : 2 -3 tblsp
14.  Salt to taste
15.  Spring onion

 

METHOD

1.    Stack the chapattis, cut them first into four and then cut them into long thin strips.
2.    Chop cabbage, carrot and capsicum lengthwise and keep aside.
3.    Heat oil in a pan, add garlic pods followed by chopped onion and green chilly( slit into two). Saute for 2 minutes.
4.    Now add carrot, capsicum , cabbage and fry each veggies for a minute.
5.    Reduce the flame, add tomato sauce, soya sauce, pepper powder , red chilly powder , salt and stir well.
6.    Add thin strips of chapattis and toss well in high flame so that it get mixed thoroughly.
7.    Switch off the flame and add lemon juice.
8.    Garnish with chopped spring onion.
Serve hot with raita.

SUGGESTION

 1.    Since chapatti has salt, don’ t add too much salt. 

 2.    You can add veggies of your choice and adjust the quantity of veggies according to your taste. 

3.    Chapatti strips and veggies should not be very soft, it should be crunchy as in vegetable fried rice. If you want a more soft texture, you can sprinkle water while cooking.

 

 

DRUMSTICK LEAVES DOSA RECIPE

Drumstick leaves are the most nutritious part of the plant, being a significant source of vitamin B6, vitamin C, provitamin A ,magnesium and protein. Some of the calcium in drumstick leaves is bound as crystals of calcium oxalate  which may inhibit calcium availability to the body.

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Today I wish to share a recipe of  one of my favorite breakfasts, which is Drumstick leaves dosa or  Muringa ila dosa. As in other dosa varieties, this one can be made in a variety of ways. Batter for the dosa is same for all varieties, but the add-ons may  differ. Here I have added drumstick leaves and onion.

INGREDIENTS

1.    Drumstick leaves : 1 bunch
2.    Finely chopped Onion : 1 big
3.    Turmeric powder : a pinch
4.    Salt to taste

TO GRIND

1.    Dosa/ Idly rice : 1 cup
2.    Grated coconut : ½ cup
3.    Tamarind : small piece
4.    Red chillies : 12
5.    Asafoetida /Hing: ½ tsp

METHOD

1.    Processing of drumstick leaves is time consuming, stems if present will taste odd. Clean drumstick leaves , remove leaves from the stem and keep aside.
2.    Soak rice in water for about 5 hours.
3.    Grind coconut,  red chillies and tamarind and to a fine paste.
4.    Add soaked rice , asafetida and salt to the mixer and grind well. The batter should neither be too smooth nor be too coarse.
5.    Transfer the batter to a flat bottomed mixing bowl.
6.    Add drumstick leaves, onion and turmeric powder. Mix well and keep aside for 10-15 minutes.
7.    Heat griddle (tava) and grease with few drops of oil [ I prefer using non_stick pan by which usage of oil can be avoided ,also dosa doesn’t form sticky mess]
8.    When pan is hot, turn flame to medim .Pour a ladle full of batter and spread round  to form slightly thick dosa.
9.    Greese the uncooked side with few drops of oil, flip the dosa and allow to cook for a minute.
10.  When slight brown spots appears on both the sides, dosa is ready.
11.  Serve hot with drops of oil on top.

SUGGESTION

1.    Keeping  the  pan closed with a lid while making dosa allows to cook it faster.
2.    You can also make batter using raw rice , which needs soaking of 1 hour only. But when you use raw rice don’t forget to add a cup of boiled rice while grinding.
3.    If drumstick leaves are not available , you can try Cabbage-onion combination.