If you have leftover potato Masala that you make for Masala Dosa then don’t worry make this easy peasy instant Batata . Base: 1.5–2 cups Leftover potato masala Batter: 1 cup gram flour (besan), ¼ tsp turmeric, salt, a pinch of baking soda, and water. Optional Crunch: Add 1–2 tbsp rice flour to the batter for a crunchy texture Prep the Masala: If the leftover masala is chunky, mash it slightly. If it lacks heat, add chopped green chilies, ginger garlic paste, or fresh coriander. 2. Shape: Grease your hands with a little oil and roll the mixture into lemon sized balls or slightly flattened patties. Mix the Batter: Combine the batter ingredients, adding water gradually until it reaches a thick, smooth flowing consistency that can coat a spoon. Fry: Heat 2 inches of oil in a pot. Dip each ball into the batter to coat all sides , then carefully slide it into the hot oil. Finish: Deep fry on...
Khara Pongal or Huggi is a popular South Indian rice dish. The word 'Pongal' in Tamil means bubbling up. In Karnataka, we make 2 types of Pongal a sweet version and a savory version.Savory version is usually made with Rice, Moong Dal, and spices tempered in ghee. It is a one-pot recipe that I usually make in my Instant Pot. A very easy and quick recipe that can be whipped up with just a few spices, ghee, no need of vegetables, totally comforting on a cold chilly day and can be had along with tomato gojju/ south Indian tomato curry. Cooking it in Instant Pot makes it super easy since you don't use many vessels and everything is made in just one pot right from tempering spices to cooking Rice and moong dal. It is very healthy as it consists of moong dal a primary source of protein and vitamins. Ghee being a superfood, and one of the essential parts of any Indian meal nourishes the body from within and believed to pacify all three doshas as...