Tuesday 8 January 2013

(TOMATO DOSAI) Thakkali dosai a healthy breakfast


Why should you eat more tomatoes? 


Scientists have discovered that a chemical called lycopene which makes tomatoes red  is known to break down fatty deposits in the arteries. A pill containing this lycopene boosted blood flow and improved the lining of vessels in patients with pre—existing heart conditions. It could not only limit the damage caused by heart disease but also benefit those with arthritis, diabetes and even slow the progress of cancer.

(TOMATO DOSAI)



 Ingredients 

  •     Idly rice - 3 cup
  •     Raw rice -  1 cup
  •     Urad DAL - 1/2 cup
  •     Feenu greek seeds  -1/2 tsp
  •     Salt - to taste


  Ingredients for grinding

  •     Apple Tomato -   4 nos
  •     Red chilli              - 5 nos
  •     Ginger  -           a small piece
  •    Asafoetida - 1 tsp
  •    Coriander leaves -  a little
  •    Curry leaves - 10 - 12 leaves






Method 

               Soak Idli rice, Raw rice, Urad dal and feenugreek seeds in water for 5 hours, add salt and grind it to a soft batter. Keep the batter in room temperature for another 5 - 6 hours. Now grind the tomato along with Red chill, Asafoetida, Ginger, Coriander leaves,curry leaves and water separately. Add this tomato mixture to the rice batter nicely. Heat the pan, take a ladle of batter and spread it, pour 1 tsp of  gingely oil and serve it hot.
    Idli dal powder with oil, any chutney and also curd are good combinations. To add taste you can give sliced onion as topping. It is a healthy food. 






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