Which is more tasty? Bengaluru or Chennai ? Choose your Team

Kodubale

Servings - 3 - 4

INGREDIENTS

Coconut - 30 grams

Cumin - 2 tablespoons

Sesame seeds - 1 1/2 tablespoons

Dry red chili - 3

Water - 70 milliliters

Rice flour - 200 grams

All purpose flour - 100 grams

Semolina - 50 grams

Salt - 1 1/2 teaspoons

Asafoetida - 1/4 teaspoon

Warm oil - 40 milliliters

Oil - for frying

PREPARATION

1. In a blender, add 30 grams coconut, 2 tablespoons cumin, 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds, 3 dry red chili, 70 milliliters water and blend it into a smooth paste.

2. Keep aside.

3. Take a skillet, add 200 grams rice flour, 100 grams all purpose flour, 50 grams semolina and dry roast for 5 - 7 minutes on medium heat.

4. Transfer this into a mixing bowl, add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida, 40 milliliters warm oil and mix it well.

5. Then, add the blended mixture in it and knead it into a smooth soft dough.

6. Take a ball from dough and roll it into a long cylindrical shape.

7. Make a circle by joining the ends of it. (See Video)

8. Heat sufficient oil in a heavy skillet and deep fry these until golden brown and crispy.

9. Drain it on an absorbent paper.

10. Serve.

Ragi Ambli

Servings - 2

INGREDIENTS

Ragi flour - 40 grams

Water - 500 milliliters, divided

Butter milk - 400 milliliters

Salt - 1/2 teaspoon

Cumin powder - 3/4 teaspoon

Asafoetida - 1/8 teaspoon

Curry leaves - 10 - 12

Coriander - 1 tablespoon

PREPARATION

1. In a bowl, add 40 grams ragi flour, 100 milliliters water and mix it well.

2. Heat 400 milliliters water in a deep pan.

3. Bring it to a boil.

4. Then, add the prepared ragi flour mixture and mix it well.

5. Bring it to a boil.

6. Remove it from heat.

7. In a mixing bowl, add 400 milliliters butter milk, cooked ragi flour mixture, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3/4 teaspoon cumin powder, 1/8 teaspoon asafoetida, 10 - 12 curry leaves, 1 tablespoon coriander and mix it well.

8. Serve. 

Medu Vada

Servings - 3 - 4

INGREDIENTS

White lentils - 300 grams

Water - 1 litre

Salt - 1 teaspoon

Cumin - 1 teaspoon

Asafoetida - 1/4 teaspoon

Ginger - 2 tablespoons

Green chili - 1 tablespoon

Curry leaves - 2 teaspoons

Coriander - 1 teaspoon

Oil - for frying

Coriander - for garnihsing

PREPARATION

1. In a bowl, add 300 grams white lentils, 1 litre water and soak for 6 hours.

2. Transfer this into a blender and blend it into a smooth paste.

3. Transfer this into a mixing bowl, add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida, 2 tablespoons ginger, 1 tablespoon green chili, 2 teaspoons curry leaves, 1 teaspoon coriander and mix all the ingredients well.

4. Take some mixture in your hands and make a small ball and gently press to flatten. Create a hole in the centre with the help of your finger.

5. Heat sufficient oil in a heavy skillet and deep fry these until golden brown and crispy.

6. Drain it on an absorbent paper.

7. Garnish with coriander.

8. Serve.

Neer Mor

Servings - 2

INGREDIENTS

Curd - 400 grams

Water - 500 milliliters

Asafoetida - 1/8 teaspoon

Green chili - 1 teaspoon

Ginger - 1 teaspoon

Coriander - 1 tablespoon

Curry leaves - 10 - 12

Lemon juice - 1 teaspoon

Salt - 3/4 teaspoon

PREPARATION

1. In a mixing bowl, add 400 grams curd, 500 milliliters water and mix it well.

2. Add 1/8 teaspoon asafoetida, 1 teaspoon green chili, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1 tablespoon coriander, 10 - 12 curry leaves, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 3/4 teaspoon salt and mix it well.

3. Serve.