- North Indian Cooking....By Geeta Seth
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- Dals / Lentils
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DAl / Lentils - Index
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- About Dal/ Lentil's - Indian Dal Preparations
- Tadka
- Black whole urad Dal (Black Gram)
- Maa Ki Kali Dal
- Dal Makhani
- Dal Maharani (Black urad, chana Dal & kidney beans mixed)
- Masoor Dal
- Moong dal with spinach (Palak with moong dal)
- Chana Dal
- Moong Dal with Spinach (Palak Dal with Yellow Moong Dal)
- Moong Dal (Split and skinned yellow Moong Dal)
- Red split Masoor Dal (Malka Masoor dal)
- Split Black Urad Dal
- Sprouted Moong Dal
- Split Green moong Dal
- Panchratan Dal or Panchmel Dal ( (Five Dal Mixed )
- Trevti Dal (Toor Dal & Moong Dal & Chana Dal Mix)
- Masala Tadka Dal (Arhar dal or Toor Dal)
- Toor Dal & Masala tadka dal (Arhar Dal or Pigeon pea)
- Toor Dal (Arhar Dal)
- Urad Dal (white urad dal)
- White Urad and chana Dal mix
- Whole Green Moong Dal
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DAl / Lentils - Index
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- Beans
- Rice and Pulao's - Index
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About rice and pulao
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Rice and pulao's
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- Rice and Pulao's - Index
- Chicken Biryani
- Shrimp Biryani
- Rice with caramelized browned onions
- Vegetables and paneer Biryani
- Boiled white rice
- Boiled white rice
- How to cook rice on stove
- How to cook rice on stove
- Arhar Dal with rice khichdi (Toor dal khichdi)
- Toor Dal with rice khichdi (Arhar dal khichdi)
- Black urad dal with rice khichdi (Maa ki dal ki khichdi)
- Urad dal with rice khichdi (Black urad dal khichdi, Ma ki dal)
- Moong Dal and rice khichdi
- Moong dal and dalia khichdi
- Kali dal ki khichdi (Black urad dal or Maa ki dal ki khichdi)
- Maa ki dal ki khichdi (whole urad dal khichdi)
- Sabudana Khichdi (Tapioca pearls)
- Muttar paneer pulao (Rice with green peas and cheese)
- Muttar pulao (Rice with green peas)
- Pulao with cauliflower, green peas and potatoes
- Vegetabale Pulao
- Tamarind Rice (Imly rice)
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Rice and pulao's
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About rice and pulao
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- Meat Dishes - Index
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Meat Dishes
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- Meat Dishes - Index
- About the Indian meat dishes
- Beef Kebabs
- Beef Keema with Spinach
- Ground Beef shammi kebabs
- Beef Seekah Kebabs (Minced meat roasted on skewers)
- Beef Frankie (wrap)
- Beef with Spinach Curry
- Butter Chicken (Murg makhani)
- Chicken Curry
- Chicken Kebabs
- Chicken Keema with spinach
- Chicken Seekh Kebabs (Minced meat roasted on skewers)
- Chicken kebabs Stir fry
- Chicken Shami kebabs
- Chicken korma
- Chicken Frankie (wrap)
- Chicken tikka Masala
- Chicken with spinach curry (chicken saag)
- Palak Gosht (Beef with Spinach Curry)
- Chicken Saag (Chicken with spinach curry)
- Tandoori chicken
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Meat Dishes
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- Kati Roll
- Paneer dishes - Index
- About paneer
- Paneer dishes - Index
- How to make Paneer at home
- Butter Paneer (Paneer makhani)
- Crumbled paneer curry with green peas
- Kadhai paneer
- Muttar paneer (paneer with green peas)
- Paneer Curry
- Paneer tikka (Barbecued Paneer Kebabs)
- Paneer Bhurji (Scrambled Paneer)
- Palak paneer (spinach with paneer)
- Paneer Frankie (wrap)
- Paneer tikka masala
- Shahi paneer
- Tandoori Paneer Tikka Kebab
- Kofta - Index
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Vegetable dishes with gravy
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- Vegetable dishes - Index
- About the Vegetables dishes
- Arbi with gravy (Taro roots)
- Aloo tamater ke sabzi (Potatoes with toamtoes curry)
- Aloo Muttar Ki Sabzi (Potato with Green Peas Curry)
- Aloo wadiyan (Potatoes with urad dal wadiyan)
- Besan Kadhi
- Bharwa aloo (Stuffed potatoes)
- Dum Aloo (Potato curry)
- Egg curry (Ande Ki curry)
- Mangories with Aloo, tamater (Moong Dal Mangories with potatoes and tomateos)
- Sarson Ka Saag
- Spinach with mushrooms
- Stuffed cabbage rolls curry (Bandh gobi ki rolls)
- Palak Mushroom curry (Spinach with Mushroom curry)
- Punjabi Kadhi (Besan pakoda kadhi)
- Pyaz ki Aloo (Potatoes with onion curry)
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Vegetable dishes with gravy
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- Vegetables side dishes - Index
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Vegetables Side dishes (sukhi sabzi)
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- Vegetables side dishes - Index
- About the vegetables
- Aloo baingan (Eggplant with potatoes)
- Aloo Gobi masala (Spicy Potatoes and cauliflower curry)
- Aloo Gobi masala (Cauliflower)
- Aloo methi ki sabzi (Potatoes with fenugreek leaves)
- Aloo Muttar sukhe (Sauteed boiled potatoes with green peas)
- Aloo Muttar masala
- Aloo palak ke sabzi (Potatoes with spinach)
- Arbi - Masala arbi (Taro roots)
- Bell Pepper stuffed with potatoes (Capsicum, Shimla Mirch)
- Bell peppers with onion and potatoes (Capsicums)
- Eggplant Bharta- Indian Roasted Banigan Ka Bharta
- Baingan Ka Bharta (Eggplant Bharta)
- Bharwa Baingan (Stuffed Eggplants)
- Bharwa Bhindi (Okra Stuffed with onion masala)
- Bharwa banana peppers - Banana peppers stuffed with potatoes
- Bhindi ke Sabzi (Okra)
- Cabbage Curry (Bandh gobi, patta gobi)
- Gajar methi ki sabzi (Carrots with Fenugreek leaves)
- Capsicum masala (Bell peppers)
- Gawar Ke Phalli (Cluster Beans)
- Gawar Ke Phalli (Cluster Beans)- 2
- Gobi aloo with onion & garlic (Cauliflower with onion, garlic & potatoes)
- Gobi ki bhurji (Grated cauliflower with Green Peas)
- Gobi aloo ki sabzi, Phool gobi (Cauliflower with potatoes)
- Gobi Musallam (Cauliflower)
- Green Beans (French beans)
- Karela Bharwa with masala (stuffed Bitter Melon)
- Lobia ki phalli (Green long beans)
- Kaddu Ki Sabzi (Yellow pumpkin curry)
- Lauki ki sabzi (Bottle gourd, Long Melon, Ghiya)
- Jera Aloo (Potatoes with Cumin Seeds)
- Jeera Aloo (Potatoes with Cumin Seeds)
- Mooli ki bhurji (White daikon radish bhurji)
- Methi Matar Malai (Fenugreek leaves, Green peas and Malai)
- Muttar aloo with tomatoes and onions(Green peas with potatoes,tomatoes& onions)
- Sangri, mooli ki phalli aloo ki sath (Dikon green beans with potatoes)
- Sem aloo ki sabzi (Flat beans with potatoes)
- Sem aloo ki sabzi (Green fava beans with potatoes)
- Sukhe Aloo ke sabzi (Boiled sautéed potatoes with masala)
- Masala Turaii (Zucchini with Masala)
- Turai ki sabzi (zucchini)
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Vegetables Side dishes (sukhi sabzi)
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- Salad - Indian salads
- Salad - Indian salads Index
- Kala Chana Salad - Indian Black Chickpea salad
- Cabbage salad - (Indian spicy Cabbage salad)
- Fruit salad - Indian spicy fruit salad
- Chickpea Salad - Indian spicy chickpea salad
- Corn Salad - Spicy Indian Corn Salad
- Kachumber Salad - Indian Cucumber, Onion & Tomato salad
- Mixed Bean Salad - Indian Mixed Bean Salad
- Sprouted Green Moong Salad - (Indian recipe)
- Quinoa Salad with Strawberries, Blueberries and Grapes
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Desserts .. Popular North Indian sweets
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- About Indian desserts
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- Almond burfi (Badam Ki Burfi)
- Almond Halwa
- Besan ka Halwa (Gram flour Halwa)
- Besan ka ladoo (Gram flour ladoo)
- Boondi (Sweet Boondi)
- Boondi or Boondi Ladoo
- Boondi Ladoo
- Carrot Burfi (Gajar ki burfi)
- Carrot Halwa (Gajar ka halwa)
- Cashew burfi (Kaju burfi, Kaju katli)
- Coconut Burfi (Nariyal Ki Burfi)
- Gujia
- Gulab jamun
- Gluten free Gulab Jamun
- Kala Jamun
- Kheer (Rice pudding)
- Lauki Ka Halwa (Bottle gourd Halwa)
- Makhanna Kheer (Puffed lotus seeds pudding)
- Rasugalla
- Rasgulla
- Rasmalai
- Rasmalai
- Sabudana Kheer (Tapioca Pudding)
- Vermicelli Kheer (Seviyan kheer, Payasam Kheer)
- Shrikhand (Sweet Yogurt)
- Sooji Ka Halwa (Cream of wheat, Rava)
- Pista burfi (Pistachio Burfi)
- Phirni (Rice pudding)
- Petha
- Pumpkin burfi (kaddu ki burfi)
- Til ke Burfi (Seasme Seed Burfi)
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Desserts .. Popular North Indian sweets
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- Snacks and chaats - Index
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Snacks and Chaats
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- Snacks & chaats - Index
- About snacks and chaats
- Aloo Bonda (potato balls dipped in Besan Batter)
- Aloo Tikki (Potato patties)
- Besan sev (Gram flour noodles)
- Besan spicy french toast (Toast dipped in besan batter and cooked)
- Besan cheela (Gram flour pancake)
- Besan and sooji ka cheela (Gram flour & cream wheat pancake)
- Bread rolls stuffed with spicy potatoes
- Chola Aloo Tikki (Potatoes and chick peas patties)
- Chole Chaat - Indian spicy Chickpea Chaat
- Corn Chaat
- Fruit Chaat - Indian spicy Fruit chaat
- Kala chana chaat- Indian Black chickpea chaat
- Dahi Vada ( urad dal pakoras with yogurt)
- Dokhla Tips
- Besan Ka Dokhla (Gram flour dokhla)
- Moong Dal Dokhla
- Sooji ka Dokhla (Cream of Wheat Dokhla)
- Urad Dal and Rice Dokhla
- Gol Gappa (Pani Puri)
- Dosa
- Dosa aloo masala for dosa stuffing (Potato Dosa masala)
- Rava Dosa
- Sambher
- Idli
- Rava Idli (Sooji or Cream of wheat idli)
- Rava Masala idli (Masala idli)
- Hariyalli tikki or Hara bhara kebab
- Mathri (Crispy salty crackers)
- Gluten Free Mathri (Crispy salty crackers)
- Medu Vada
- Vegetable Cutlets (Mixed vegetable cutlets)
- Moong Dal Cheela (Moong dal pancake)
- Namkeen paras (Cispy salted crackers)
- Aloo pakoras (Potato fritters)
- Cauliflower pakora (Gobi ka pakora)
- Pakora with Green Moong Dal and potatoes (Fritter)
- Pyaz ka pakoras (Onion pakoras fritter)
- Mixed vegetable pakora - Fritters (potatoes, spinach & onion mixed)
- Potatoes and vegetables mix pakoras (Fritter)
- Palak pakora (Spinach pakoras)
- Paneer pakoras (Fritter)
- Chicken pakoras (Fritters)
- Papari / papadi Chaat
- Bharwa mirchi ka pakora (Stuffed green chilie fritters)
- Poha with green peas
- Potato Cutlet
- Potato paneer tots
- Roasted cauliflower
- Tandoori Gobi (Tandoori Cauliflower)
- Sabudana, Aloo Vada (Tapioca cutlet with potato)
- Samosa (Muttar aloo samosa)
- Shakkar paras (Sweet crackers)
- Sprouted Green moong chat
- Upma
- Uthappam (Rice & Dal uthappam) (pancake)
- Uthappam (Rava Uthappam) (Pancake)
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Snacks and Chaats
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- Chutneys
- Raita (Yogurt)
- Raita (Yogurt) - Index
- About raita and Yogurt
- Aloo, Dhai ka raita (yogurt with potatoes)
- Boondi ka raita (yogurt with boondi)
- Gajar ka raita (Yogurt with carrots)
- Kheera ka raita (Yogurt with cucumber)
- Lauki ka raita (Yogurt with lauki)
- Pudina ka raita (Yogurt with mint leaves)
- Palak ka raita (Yogurt with spinach)
- Yogurt with green onion, cucumber and tomatoes
- Breakfast dishes - Index
- Indian Breads (Roti, Paratha, poori)
- Indian Breads - Index
- About Indian Breads
- ROTI:
- Roti - Index
- Chapattis (Pulkha or Roti)
- Bajra ki Roti (Millet flour)
- Besan ki roti with onions (Gram flour roti)
- Lachha roti (Spiral Layered roti)
- Makai ki roti (Corn flour roti)
- Methi ki roti (Roti with Fenugreek leaves)
- Roti with Layers (Paratdar Roti)
- Roomali roti
- PARATHAS:
- Paratha - Index
- Aloo paratha (Potato stuffed paratha)
- Bajra (millet) ka paratha
- Besan ka paratha (Gram flour paratha)
- Gobi ka paratha (Cauliflower stuffed paratha)
- Lachha paratha (Spiral layered paratha)
- Layered Paratha (Paratdar Paratha)
- Makai ka paratha (corn flour paratha)
- Methi Ka Paratha (Paratha with Fenugreek leaves)
- Mooli ka paratha (Daikon stuffed paratha)
- Mughlai paratha
- Muttar Ka paratha (Paratha with green peas)
- Palak paratha (spinach paratha)
- Paneer paratha
- Urad Dal stuffed paratha
- Puri - Index
- Poori (Puri) :
- Poori (Puri)
- Methi ki poori (Poori with Fenugreek leaves)
- Muttar Poori (Poori with green peas)
- Palak poori (Poori with spinach)
- Poori stuffed with urad dal (kochari)
- Bhature
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- How to make Garam masala
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- How to make basic onion masala
- How to make & freeze onion masala in large quantity
- How to sprout mung beans (Moong Dal)
- How to sprout Black grams (Urad Dal)
- How to make yogurt at home
- How to marinate chicken
- How to make roasted Jerra powder (Cumin Seeds)
- Restraunt style curry gravy
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Besan and sooji ka cheela
(Gram flour and cream wheat pancake)
Besan sooji cheela (puda) is a tasty, nutritious colorful breakfast dish served in Northern part of India. Besan cheela looks like a vegetable omelet and it is a perfect alternative for vegetarians and especially for those who want to avoid eating eggs.
Besan cheela is also a great dish to break the monotony of typical egg and toast breakfast. Traditionally Besan, sooji cheela is made with besan (chick pea flour) and sooji (cream of wheat) but there are several variations could be made by adding spices and chopped vegetables. The taste of Besan Cheelas is enhanced if you serve it with mango pickle, chutney or aloo tomato sabzi (potato with tomatoes curry). Besan cheelas are very filling they are not only great for breakfast but it is prefect for brunch or afternoon tea time snack.
Besan cheela is also a great dish to break the monotony of typical egg and toast breakfast. Traditionally Besan, sooji cheela is made with besan (chick pea flour) and sooji (cream of wheat) but there are several variations could be made by adding spices and chopped vegetables. The taste of Besan Cheelas is enhanced if you serve it with mango pickle, chutney or aloo tomato sabzi (potato with tomatoes curry). Besan cheelas are very filling they are not only great for breakfast but it is prefect for brunch or afternoon tea time snack.
Ingredients:
½ Cup gram flour (Besan)
½ Cup of sooji (cream of wheat)
1 Small ripe tomato – fine chopped
3 Tablespoons of fine chopped onions
1 Tablespoons chopped coriander leaves
1 Medium green chili – fine chopped
½ Teaspoon red chili powder
1 Pinch of asafetida
1/4 Teaspoon Carom seeds (Ajwaian)
½ Teaspoon salt or to your taste
1½ Cups of water or as needed
Make about 4 to 5 Cheelas
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½ Cup gram flour (Besan)
½ Cup of sooji (cream of wheat)
1 Small ripe tomato – fine chopped
3 Tablespoons of fine chopped onions
1 Tablespoons chopped coriander leaves
1 Medium green chili – fine chopped
½ Teaspoon red chili powder
1 Pinch of asafetida
1/4 Teaspoon Carom seeds (Ajwaian)
½ Teaspoon salt or to your taste
1½ Cups of water or as needed
Make about 4 to 5 Cheelas
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Directions for making the batter:
1. In a bowl add gram flour and sooji (Rava or cream of wheat) and mix.
1. In a bowl add gram flour and sooji (Rava or cream of wheat) and mix.
2. Add salt, red chili powder, asafetida and carom seeds and mix.
3. Add 1½ cups of water to the Besan little at a time and mix with a spoon or a
whisk.
whisk.
4. Make the batter smooth, making sure there are no lumps.
5. Now add chopped onions, chopped tomatoes, chopped green chilies and chopped coriander leaves to the besan mixture and mix well. Set aside the mixture for at least 15 minutes.
Directions for making the cheela (pancake):
1. Heat a cast iron skillet or a non stick skillet on medium high heat for 5 to 6
minutes. To check if the skillet is ready, sprinkle few drops of water on it, if
the water sizzle right away it means the skillet is ready, turn the heat down to
medium.
2. Drop 2 teaspoons of oil on the skillet and with the spatula spread all around to
grease the skillet.
1. Heat a cast iron skillet or a non stick skillet on medium high heat for 5 to 6
minutes. To check if the skillet is ready, sprinkle few drops of water on it, if
the water sizzle right away it means the skillet is ready, turn the heat down to
medium.
2. Drop 2 teaspoons of oil on the skillet and with the spatula spread all around to
grease the skillet.
3. Mix the batter, add some more water if needed.
4. Pour equal to ¾ cup of the mixture on the center of the pan and spread
evenly and quickly with the back of the serving spoon in a circular motion
from center to outward until it is evenly spread in to 6” to 7” circle. Spread
the batter quickly otherwise batter start drying and cannot be spread.
4. Pour equal to ¾ cup of the mixture on the center of the pan and spread
evenly and quickly with the back of the serving spoon in a circular motion
from center to outward until it is evenly spread in to 6” to 7” circle. Spread
the batter quickly otherwise batter start drying and cannot be spread.
4. In about 2 minutes the bottom of cheela will start looking brown.
5. When batter starts to dry, sprinkle one Teaspoon of oil over cheela and gently
spread over the cheela. let the cheela cook for about 30 seconds.
5. When batter starts to dry, sprinkle one Teaspoon of oil over cheela and gently
spread over the cheela. let the cheela cook for about 30 seconds.
6. Insert the spatula and flip the cheela upside down and let it cook for 2 minutes,
7. If the top of cheela looks dry then sprinkle some oil and with a spatula spread
the oil all over cheela and press lightly in circular motion so that it get cook
evenly and all the vegetables settle in with batter and cook. Let the cheela
cook for about 2 minutes.
8. Turn the cheela back again to see if the vegetables are cooked and cheela
become crispy.
9. Turn the cheela three to four time, until crisp and brown on both sides.
the oil all over cheela and press lightly in circular motion so that it get cook
evenly and all the vegetables settle in with batter and cook. Let the cheela
cook for about 2 minutes.
8. Turn the cheela back again to see if the vegetables are cooked and cheela
become crispy.
9. Turn the cheela three to four time, until crisp and brown on both sides.
6. Clean the skillet and stir the batter before you start making the next cheela.
Repeat the process.
7. Serve the cheela hot with coriander chutney or the pickle of your choice or
ketchup
Tips:
1. Spread the batter quickly otherwise batter start drying and cannot be spread.
2. Besan and cream of wheat cheela can be made without adding any vegetables.
If making cheela without any other ingredients then add red chili powder, salt,
asafetida and carom seeds (ajwaiin).
3. Cream of wheat absorb water, you may need to add more water while making.
4. Shredded zucchini, shredded potatoes, finely shredded cabbage and capsicum
could be added in the cheela.
5. If you wish add ½ cup of plain yogurt in cheela batter.
1. Spread the batter quickly otherwise batter start drying and cannot be spread.
2. Besan and cream of wheat cheela can be made without adding any vegetables.
If making cheela without any other ingredients then add red chili powder, salt,
asafetida and carom seeds (ajwaiin).
3. Cream of wheat absorb water, you may need to add more water while making.
4. Shredded zucchini, shredded potatoes, finely shredded cabbage and capsicum
could be added in the cheela.
5. If you wish add ½ cup of plain yogurt in cheela batter.
Please take the time to let me know what you think about my recipe. Your comments would be helpful to me to improve the recipe.
Thank you
Geeta Seth
Please take the time to let me know what you think about my recipe. Your comments would be helpful to me to improve the recipe.
Thank you
Geeta Seth
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Dosa Upma
Besan toast (gram flour dipped toast) Aloo tikki (potato patties)
Besan cheela (gram flour pancake) Besan ka dokhla (gram flour dokhla)
Moong dal cheela (moong dal pancake) Rava uthappam (soozi uthappam)
Dosa Upma
Besan toast (gram flour dipped toast) Aloo tikki (potato patties)
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