Quick tip: Healthier, No-fry papad

Take 2 kitchen paper towels & stack 2 papads in between them. Heat in the microwave oven for about 45 seconds and they should be cooked evenly all the way to the centre.

Experiment with timing since wattage may differ, but this worked for me with the plain white kind and turned out nice & crunchy, not too hard. Enjoy! :)

Sabudhana Khichadi (Sago) / Upasaka (Fasting)

Method:         
                                                 
1. Wash 250g sago several times till the powdery stuff floating at the top is drained away. It's this stuff that makes the khichadi sticky. Soak overnight

2. Keep the water level 1/2 above while soaking. Next day they will become soft. If you feel they are still hard, sprinkle some more water and mix up and down with hands. Keep aside for some time.

3. If there is excess water drain it out and add salt and sugar to taste.

4. Add Peanuts-[ fried, skin removed & grounded coarsely]- 2-3 tbsp. Mix with the sagos.

5. Heat oil or 2tbsp ghee, mustard seeds, jeera, 4-5 curry leaves, 3-4 green chillies and haldi.

6. Add the sago & mix well. Cover and allow to cook for 5 mins on a low flame. (Stir Again )

7. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.

( Edited by Shashi )

Ribbon pakoda

Ingredients:
- 3 cups rice powder
- 1 cup besan
- 2 tsp chilli powder,
- 4 tbsp hot oil
- 1 tsp til
- 1/4 tsp hing
- Salt to taste

Method:
1. Mix all with water to make a firm dough.
2. Grease inside mold with oil.
3. Add the dough and press in hot oil
4. Fry on medium heat

You can also make with; 2 cup rice pdr/2 cup besan.