Green Idli with Rasam

These moong idlies are delicious but more than that, they are wholesome and least processed. When I make a meal I try to combine nutrients so we can get the most out of our meal. Moong is an easily digestive protein. Since these idlies are rich in protein, I suggest eating something that isn't a heavy source of protein. So I thought of this going with rasam an a side salad.

Category : gluten free,  low fat, Vegetarian

Preparation Time : 5 min.
cooking time : 30 min.

Skill level : easy

Ingredients:
Idli:
2 c green batter
salt as needed
idli cooker
oil to grease the mold

1. Fill idli cooker with 1 glass of water and heat it on medium high heat.
2. Grease idli mold and fill them 3/4 with batter.
3. When water starts to boil, place the molds in and cook for 10 min.
4. Check if idlies are done(prick with knife and if it comes out clear its done.)
5. If not done cook till done.

Rasam:
2 large ripe tomatoes, quartered 
4-5 large clove garlic
1" tamarind 
1 ts rasam pawder
1 ts ghee (optional)
1 dry red chili
1 ts cumin
salt as needed

1. Boil tomatoes tamarind and garlic.
2. When tomato peels starts to separate from edges, it's done.
3. If you want to peel the tomato, you can peel easily when it cools little bit.
4. Blend tomatoes, tamarind, garlic and rasam powder.
5. Add temper to rasam if desired by heating ghee, cumin and chili till cumin flutters.

*To Serve arrange idlies in deeper plate (i.e. pasta plate).
Pour hot rasam on it  and serve immediately. 

Fennel Drink powder

Category : gluten free,  natural fat, Vegetarian

Preparation Time : 5 min.

Skill level : very easy

Ingredients:
2 tbs fennel seeds
1 ts Cardamom
1/4 c milk powder(skim or non-fat)
1/2 c sugar

1. Blend everything together.
2. store in a airtight jar in cold place out of sunlight.

*Having no preservative makes food more prone to spoilage so best thing is to make in a small batch and store it more carefully.

Thandai drink mix

Category : gluten free,  natural fat, Vegetarian

Preparation Time : 5 min.

Skill level : very easy

Ingredients:
1 tbs Fennel seeds
1 tbs watermelon seeds
1/2 ts Cardamom
1/4 ts saffron
2 tbs fragrant rose petals
1 ts peppercorns
1 tbs cashew
1/4 c milk powder(skim or non-fat)
1/2 c sugar

1. Blend everything together.
2. store in a airtight jar in cold place out of sunlight.

*Having no preservative makes food more prone to spoilage so best thing is to make in a small batch and store it more carefully.

Caramelized Cashew Drink powder

Category : gluten free,  natural fat, Vegetarian

Preparation Time : 5 min.
cooking time : 15 min.

Skill level : very easy

Ingredients:
1/4 c cashews
1/2 ts butter
2" cinnamon
1/4 c brown sugar
3 tbs agave syrup(or any liquid sweetener) 
1/4 c skim milk powder or non fat milk powder

1. Heat butter and add sugar and sweetener.
2. cook till bubbly. 
3. Add cashews and cook for 5 more min.  Let it cool.
4. Blend everything together.
5. store in a airtight jar in cold place out of sunlight.

*Don't store it for very long time since it has nuts and we don't use any preservatives.

*Having no preservative makes food more prone to spoilage so best thing is to make in a small batch and store it more carefully.

Mexican Mocha Drink powder

Category : gluten free,  natural fat, Vegetarian

Preparation Time : 5 min.

Skill level : very easy

Serving : 6

Ingredients:
1 tbs unsweetened cocoa 
1 tbs coffee powder
1 ts cinnamon powder
1/4 ts nutmeg powder
1/4 c milk powder(skim or non-fat)
1/2 c sugar

1. Blend everything together.
2. store in a airtight jar in cold place out of sunlight.

*Having no preservative makes food more prone to spoilage so best thing is to make in a small batch and store it more carefully.
*Mix this with milk or yogurt to make delicious drink.

Strawberry malai drink mix

Category : gluten free,  low fat, Vegetarian

Preparation Time : 5 min.

Skill level : very easy

Ingredients:
1 c dehydrated strawberry
1/2 ts Cardamom
1/2 c milk powder (skim or non-fat)
3/4 c sugar

1. Slow roast cardamom and milk powder for 5 min.
2. Add sugar and roast for 3 min more.
3. Blend everything together
4. store in a airtight jar in cold place out of sunlight.

*For dehydrated strawberry when strawberries are in season, dehydrate fresh strawberry in dehydrator or bake it at 150 degree till no water left.
*Having no preservative makes food more prone to spoilage so best thing is to make in a small batch and store it more carefully.

Date Almond Drink powder

Category : gluten free,  natural fat, Vegetarian

Preparation Time : 5 min.

Skill level : very easy

Ingredients:
1/4 c slow roasted or raw almond
1/4 c dates 
1 ts Cardamom
1/4 ts nutmag
1/4 c skim milk powder or non fat milk powder
1/2 c sugar


1. Blend everything together
2. store in a airtight jar in cold place out of sunlight.

*Don't store it for very long time since it has nuts and we don't use any preservatives.