Fried Idli (Airfried)

Fried Idli (Airfried)

Happy World Idli Day to all!

Fried Idli's are delicious, crispy snacks served for tea-time. You can deep fry / shallow fry. 

Today I'm sharing an Airfried version of fried Idli.

Ingredients:

Idli - 7-8 nos

Gunpowder / idli pode - 2 tablespoons

Curry leaves for garnish

Oil - 1.5 tsp

Method:

# Cut idli in desired shape.

# Sprinkle idli powder/ gunpowder.

# Drizzle oil and make sure idli podi and oil is coated well.

# Airfry @ 200'c for 15-20 minutes. 

Or until it becomes golden in colour. 

Once done sprinkle curry leaves and serve.

Hot Cross Buns

Hot Cross Buns

Hot cross buns are super delicious, pillow soft, spiced, loaded with raisins and candid fruits. I made these buns with whole wheat flour.

Ingredients:

Whole wheat flour - 200 gms

Brown sugar - 2 tablespoons

Instant yeast - 1 tsp

Milk powder - 2 tablespoons

Raisins - 2 tablespoons

Cranberries - 2 tablespoons

Pineapple chunks - 2 tablespoons

Orange zest - 1/2 tsp

Spice powder - 1 tsp (cinnamon, clove, cardamom)

Milk + water - 1/2 cup / as required

Butter - 2 tablespoons

Honey - 1 tsp (to brush after buns are baked)

Whole wheat flour + water - 2 tablespoons

(to make a paste and draw a cross on buns before baking)

Method:

# Mix whole wheat flour, brown sugar, milk powder, yeast, spice powder.

# Add raisins, cranberries, orange zest, pineapple chunks mix well.

# Add milk + water and knead a soft dough. It will be sticky... add butter and start kneading the dough...till it becomes soft.

# Cling wrap the dough till it doubles in size. (For 1 hr).

#  After first proofing, gently knead for 2 more minutes.

# Grease the baking tin with oil/ butter. (8' rectangular baking tin)

# Divide the dough to 12 portions. Take each portion tuck it well and arrange them in the baking tin.

# Cover and allow it to rest / proof for 2nd time.(30-35 minutes)

# Mix 2 tablespoons of whole wheat flour + water to make a paste. Fill it in a piping bag.

# Preheat oven at 190'c.

# Once the buns doubles in size make a cross.

# Bake at 190'c for 20-25 minutes.

# Once it is baked, brush some honey.

# After 10 minutes demold and allow it to cool on wire rack. 

Hot Cross Buns are ready to serve.

Strawberry Smoothie

Strawberry Smoothie

Good Morning!

A simple, easy, healthy, fuss-free Smoothie recipe with fresh strawberries and banana's.

Ingredients:

Fresh strawberries - 1 cup

Banana's - 3-4 nos (medium size)

Oats - 2 tablespoons

Milk - 1/2 cup (125 ml)

Sugar - 1 tablespoon

Method:

# In a blender add chopped bananas, chopped strawberries, oats, sugar, milk and blend well... until every thing is smooth.

# Transfer to the serving glasses, garnish with strawberries and enjoy.

Pl. do try and provide your comments.

Thank you!