popular south Indian dish is make from deep frying finely ground urad dal. Traditionally this vada is typically fried plain with some whole pepper corns or green chillies. But this recipe uses finely chopped cabbage and onions which simply exemplifies the taste of the vada.

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Chilla’s are spiced lentil crepes served hot in breakfast or as a main dish during a meal. The first time I had these was on the streets of Calcutta, opposite Shibuji is a joint, which is filled with the yummy Calcutta street junk food. The extra spicy garlic chutney smeared on it and chopped green chillies and roasted onions adds the irresistible taste to the chilla. Its been over 6 years since I have had this street food in Calcutta, that it makes me want to go there grab a bite of all the stuff @ shibuji and top it with “soda shikanji” an all time favorite quencher again from Calcutta.

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Its been one of my favorite sandwiches since I was a young girl. One of our neighbors in Coimbatore, India was a fantastic at making dishes with a snacky spicy touch and of all of them this one stayed on in my mind. This sandwich makes a healthy and filling breakfast. It also makes tasty and fun school snack/lunch box. This recipe uses grilling in a sandwich maker which makes it less messy and easy to carry in a lunch box as well. You can grill in an oven, a Panini or a stove top grill.

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A savory steamed lentil and rice cake famous in south India is a very nutritious and healthy dish. Serve it hot with chutney or sambar for breakfast or snack or any time meal. Can be served to children over the age of 8 months. Can be a great snack for school smeared with some sugar or tomato onion chutney.

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A thin lentil and rice crepe called dosa is an all time favorite south Indian snack savored all over the world. Children love this lentil crepe and make a very filling and healthy meal. Can be served to children over the age of 12 months and have learned the art of chewing.You can make it like a pancake, by adding your desired vegetable toppings to make it an Oothapam.

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Upma is a very traditional South Indian breakfast dish. Savor this dish with coconut chutney. Children love this lightly spiced indian noodles. Can make a great school snack for children.

Serves: 4 persons
Cooking time: 20 minutes […]

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These Parathas goes well as with any sabzi. It is best served hot.

Makes: 10 parathas
Cooking time: 1 minutes per paratha
Preparation Time: 5 minutes kneading of dough and 30 minutes standing time for dough
Ingredients for dough

1 cup whole wheat flour
½ teaspoon salt
Oil for cooking
Ghee for cooking

Method
Add flour and salt in a large bowl, adding […]

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These parathas make simply delicious and healthy meal by itself, had with a lemon or mango pickle or simply with yogurt. It makes this an ideal and wholesome snack for school children. Can be given to children over the age of 18 months.

Makes: 10 parathas
Cooking time: 2 minutes per paratha
Preparation Time: 5 minutes kneading […]

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Mouthwatering, crisp and nutritious healthy oatmeal dosa’s make it a anytime meal for the children and family. Can be served to children over 12 months of age.

Makes: 5 dosa’s
Cooking time: approximately 2 minutes per dosa […]

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Upma is a very traditional South Indian breakfast dish. Savor this dish with coconut chutney.

Serves: 4 persons
Cooking time: 20 minutes Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients

2 cups semolina/rava/sooji
½ […]

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