Quick and Easy Breakfast Recipes this Diwali

Diwali or Deepavali is the most celebrated festival of India, and it carries a message which is applicable to everyone irrespective of their background, culture, religion or belief. It is also a festival that signifies the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness and truth over falsities.

This week, the Soulfull blog puts forth several fun recipes you can shoot at to have a smashing Breakfast amidst the crackers, lights and all the fun!

1. Rava Idli

South Indian cuisines are known for their healthy recipes, and the Rava Idli is a classic examples of the trend. You will need 1 cup Rava, half teaspoons of mustard and cumin seeds, curry leaves and a cup of water alongside oil or ghee. To begin with, heat the ghee and one tablespoon of oil in a heavy based pan or kadai. Add the mustard seeds and when they begin to crackle, add cumin seeds, chana and urad dal. Then add the rava and mix well to prepare the batter over a medium flame. Pour it out into greased molds and steam cook to get deliciously soft idlis.

2. Ragi Dosa

To conjure Ragi Dosas, all you will need are 2 cups Ragi, one cup of grated coconut, curd, water and salt to taste. Take and mix both the Ragi flour and grated coconut in a bowl or pan. After mixing well, add the curd and salt, followed by the cup of water.This is the batter and it should be slightly thinner than the regular dosa batter - keep it covered for a good half-hour, sprinkle some oil/butter/ghee up top and cook on a flat pan. You may have the Ragi Dosas with your choice of vegetable dish, dal or any sambhar or chutney.

3. Adai Dosa

Adai Dosas are one of the heavier Dosas of their kind, and are a popular Breakfast as well as evening snack. Ingredients include one cup of raw rice, and a quarter cup each of chana dal, toor dal, masoor dal, urad dal and moong dal, along with oil and salt. Take all the ingredients mentioned to grind the batter in a large bowl and soak in water for 3-4 hours. Drain the excess water and grind out the ingredients until it reaches a fine consistency. Pour out this batter along with oil or ghee on a dosa pan and cook up some great Adai dosas!

4. Rava Dosa

Rava stands for semolina, and such a dosa - known as the Rava Dosa is healthy and delicious to the taste. You will need half a cup of unroasted rava, rice flour, maida, some curry leaves, coriander and 2 cups of water. Mix all the ingredients bar the oil and keep aside for 30-40 minutes. Heat a tava or non-stick pan and spread some oil. With a ladle, pour out the batter from the edges towards the center and cook until the base becomes golden or crisp. Then flip and allow the other side to cook. A popular side dish for the Rava Dosa is the coconut chutney. Do note that Rava Dosas are best when they are served hot!  

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