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   After Lord balaji, only pulliyodarai comes in mind whenever i think about Perumal  Kovil. The Puliyodarai served in Perumal Kovil in the dhonnais , will taste divine and nothing can beat the taste.
Though i have posted the recipe of Pulikaichal which my mom makes, i have been wanting to post this Iyengar style puliyodarai for a long time. This recipe i learnt from my friend who is an iyengar and i always feast on the puliyodarai which she makes.  So here is the recipe for authentic iyengar style temple puliyodarai.

INGREDIENTS: (GIVES 1/4 CUP PULIKAICHAL PASTE APPROX.)
TO ROAST AND GRIND:

CHANNA DAL	1 TBLSP
URAD DAL	1 TBLSP
DHANIYA (CORIANDER SEEDS)	1 AND 1/2 TBLSP
RED CHILLI	6-7
SESAME SEEDS(i used white black also ok)	1 TSP
BLACK PEPPER	1 TSP

TO TEMPER:

SESAME OIL	4-5 TBLSP
MUSTARD SEEDS	1/4 TSP
PEANUTS	1 TBLSP
CHANNA DAL	1 TBLSP
CURRY LEAVES	FEW

OTHER INGREDIENTS:

THICK TAMARIND EXTRACT	1 AND 1/2 CUP( I USED TAMARIND PASTE 2 TSP)
SALT	AS NEEDED
TURMERIC POWDER	1/4 TSP
ASAFOETIDA	2 PINCHES
JAGGERY	1/4 TSP

   METHOD:

• Dry roast the ingredients given the table “To roast and grind”.
• While doing add the sesame seeds in the last as it will get burnt fast.
• When it is cool, powder it finely in a mixer.

• In a pan add sesame oil and temper the items given under the “to temper” table. When the dals turn golden brown add the tamarind extract. I used the tamarind paste(store bought) and added the water. If using tamarind, soak it in hot water and extract the juice.
• When it starts boiling add the ground powder , turmeric powder, salt ,jaggery and asafoetida.

• Simmer the flame and let this boil for few minutes till the raw smell goes off and this mixture reaches the right consistency.
• Cook half cup of sona masoori rice(raw rice) and allow it to cool. Let the grains be separate.
• Mix 2 tblsp of this pulikaichal to this rice and add a tsp of sesame oil. Nicely mix with clean hands. Check for taste, if you need little more spicy add extra paste or if you find it very spicy or making for kids add some more rice.

• You can pack this for kids lunch box along with any chips or papad.

Note:

1. The pulkaichal mix can be stored in the refrigerator for a week to 10 days.
2. But always use a dry spoon to take it. Never use wet hands.

INDIAN DIET RECIPES

I have been thinking for a long time to post some diet recipes for a long time but somehow it got postponed but after getting many request from readers to post some diet recipes without any delay i thought i should post some Indian vegetarian diet recipes using the ingredients easily available at home. Though i didn’t get the pictures very satisfied due to poor lighting, hope to update this soon when i make this next time. The original recipe i tried from here but replaced with  broken wheat instead of semolina.
Generally i don’t personally diet too much but will not over eat also. I do walk for 30 to 45 minutes everyday and started yoga recently. Just keep in mind that whenever you want to be on diet ,  do not skip any meal , just try to avoid deep fried junk food and sweets. Eat lots of fruits and drink plenty of water.
Before trying this Oats Idli i was worried about the out come but it turned out very well and  i enjoyed with pudina chutney. My hubby who came from Office little early yesterday relished this Oats idli too.

INGREDIENTS: (YIELDS 5 IDLI)

OATS	1/2 CUP
BROKEN WHEAT | SAMBA RAVA	1/4 CUP
OIL	1 TSP
YOGURT	1/4 CUP
GREEN CHILLI	1-2
GINGER (GRATED)	1/4 TSP
BAKING SODA | ENO FRUIT SALT	2 PINCHES
MUSTARD SEEDS	1/4 TSP
CHANNA DAL	1/4 TSP
URAD DAL	1/4 TSP
CURRY LEAVES	FEW
SALT	AS NEEDED
CARROT (GRATED)	3-4 TBLSP
TURMERIC POWER	A PINCH
WATER	AS NEEDED

METHOD:

• Roast the Oats ( i used Quacker quick cooking oats) for 3-4 minutes. Powder this finely.
• Roast the broken wheat for 2 minutes in a medium flame.

• In a kadai add little oil and add mustard seeds, ginger, channa dal, urad dal, finely chopped green chilli, chopped curry leaves and coriander leaves.
• Switch off the flame and add the grated carrots.

• Add this to the powdered oats and broken wheat mixture. Add yogurt, salt ,turmeric powder and required water to reach the idli batter consistency.

• Add the baking soda | eno fruit salt to this and grease the idli plates.
• Pour this oats idli batter to this and steam it for 10 to 12 minutes.
• Insert a knife to check whether it is done .

• Take out from the moulds and enjoy hot. It tasted well even when it not very hot.
• The pudina chutney went well with this and will post the recipe soon.

Note:

• You can replace broken wheat with semolina.
• Pour into the moulds after adding the yogurt and water.
• You can add any veggies of your choice.