Ravva Uttapam

This is one of the speedy lunch/dinner ideas ever. And it is super delicious. I made it a little more healthy by adding vegetables in the batter itself

Ravva Uttapam(Indian Pancakes with Semolina)

Ravva Uttapam

Ingredients:

1. 1 cup sooji (coarse, semolina)
2. 1/2 cup yogurt 
3. 1/2 cup each of cabbage finely grated, finely grated carrots, bell pepper chopped fine,  tomatoes chopped fine
4. 1 Tbsp each of cilantro ,green chili, ginger 
5. 1 tsp salt
6. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
7. oil for frying

Mix sooji, salt, green chili, ginger, cabbage, carrot and yogurt, and add water as needed batter should be little thicker than dosa batter. Set it aside for 20 minutes
Add more water if needed and add the baking soda and mix well. 
Heat the skillet over medium heat and lightly grease the skillet. Pour about 2 large spoons of batter and spread consistency should be of thick then dosa. Sprinkle with some chopped oni ons, bell pepper ,tomatoes and cilantro and press it lightly into the batter.
Pour about 1 teaspoon of oil around uttapam and cover it and let it cook for about 2 minutes and turn them over, uttapam should be golden brown from bottom making crisper, and top should be cooked well but not brown. Uttapam should be cooked over low medium heat.
Uttapam is ready to serve. 

Enjoy with Peanut chutney

Ravva Laddu

When I was a kid, this used to be my favorite laddu...And there used to be a little store where I would walk with my brother hen I was too young to go by myself and later by myself and get one of these laddus. I had no idea that you could make them at home, until one day!!! My mom surprised me with these laddus....I was sooo happy...Those uncomplicated days of childhood.

Today, finally I introduced to to my kids and was very anxious, to see if they will like it ....I am a happy mom today....they love them too :)

Sooji Laddu (Semolina balls with dried nuts)

Ravva Laddu

Ingredients:

1. 1 cup Sooji
2.  1 tablespoon each of cashew pieces, sliced almonds, raisins,poppy seeds (optional)
3. 2 tablespoons desiccated coconut coarse powder
4. 2 teaspoons ghee
5. 2 cardamom pods crushed
6. 1/4 cup each of milk, sugar (of more 

In a pan heat the ghee and fry the dry fruits/nuts along with the cardamom for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add the sooji and fry until it starts getting brown. Add the sugar and mix well. Add coconut and stir well. Cut the heat the add the milk and stir well. Put it on a plate and wait for 1-2 minutes. Take a handful in a palm and scrunch it up into a tight ball. Serve/ Enjoy