I recently bought a pack of coconut milk powder. And when I was buying it, I was certain that it was a vegan product because coconut milk is supposed to be vegan. But little did I know!
Chefs’ Secret To Making Perfect Idli At Home: Complete Recipe
Have you struggled with making idli at home? I know I have. I watched several YouTube videos, read several online articles, followed the recipes to the letter, but the idli I made was not very soft and not very fluffy. Not only that, I was using the recommended parboiled rice and was mixing the ingredients in the right proportion, but the result was still unsatisfactory. Was it even possible to make perfect idli at home?
The Best Variety Of Rice For Dosa and Idli Batter
If you are new to making dosa/idli batter at home, you must have this question in mind – What type of rice to use? Well, to start with, do not use a long grain variety such as Basmati. Second, if you want your idli and dosa to come out just perfect, you cannot use the same batter for both.
How To Grind Coriander Seeds At Home, And Why You Should!
Coriander seeds powder is an essential spice in culinary cultures all over the world. If you have bought or used any curry powder, the chances are that one of the main ingredients in there was coriander powder. In the Indian version of curry powder – called Garam Masala or Kitchen King Masala – coriander powder makes up about half of the total volume.
12 Essential Ingredients For Indian Cooking
If you have tasted and loved Indian food, you have probably thought of cooking some yourself. When you finally decide to go ahead, I guess you would first think of cooking an Indian curry. And yes, you should.
5 Mistakes To Avoid When Making Soy Milk At Home
It is easy to make soy milk at home. It takes just two ingredients – soybeans and water. The process is straightforward, too – soak the beans in water overnight, crush the beans in a blender to make a slurry, boil the slurry for 15 minutes, and lastly, squeeze the slurry in a nut milk bag to obtain soy milk. Simple, isn’t it?
The Perfect Rice-Lentils Ratio For Idli/Dosa Batter
If you regularly make dosa or idli batter at home, you already know the ratio of rice and lentils (urad dal) that works for you. If you are still experimenting, this article will help. Typically, there are two ratios for rice and lentils in dosa batter – 2:1 (two parts rice, 1 part lentils) and 3:1.
How To Add Extra Fiber To Dosa And Idli Batter
Dosa (thin crepe-like pancake) and idli (small rice cake) originated in South India and are now popular all over India and also in other parts of the world. These make for a tasty and wholesome meal and contain several nutrients. But, unfortunately, a lot of oil is used in the cooking of dosa and sambar. The other accompaniment, coconut chutney, is also very high in fat.
How To Make All Natural Peanut Butter At Home
Peanut butter is great as a bread spread. It tastes yummy and feels wholesome. As a food, it is loaded with nutrients – 25% protein, 20% carbs, and a whopping 50% fat. Most people love it and can eat it without a worry except those who are allergic to it. One can say only good things about peanut butter as long as it is all natural. And that is where a problem lies.
2 Ways To Make Soy Milk At Home
Making soy milk at home requires only two ingredients – soy beans and water. Super easy, right? The usual method of making soy milk requires soaking of the beans in plain water for at least 8 hours. The softened beans are then put into a blender along with fresh water and are pulverized. The resultant mix is strained through a cheese cloth to separate the milk from the pulp. That is it.