Ragi and Poha Pancakes

Ragi and Poha Pancakes

Natural Ragi & Poha pancakes are very healthy & delicious, making them the ideal breakfast for kids, adults. They’re high in fibre, protein that your body need.

Ingredients

100 gm / 1 cup Vijay Gold Thick Avalakki Vijay Gold Thick Avalakki
150 gm / 1 cup Vijay Gold Ragi Flour
100 gm / 2 small overripe bananas, mashed.
3 gm / 1 tsp Salt
6 gm / 2 tsp Sugar
1.5 gm / ½ tsp Baking Soda
300-400 ml Water

Procedure

Start by soaking the Vijay Gold Thick Avalakki with about 150 ml water in a large bowl, it should be submerged completely. Set aside for about 30 minutes, the water will soak into the avalakki.
Add the Vijay Gold Ragi Flour, Salt, Sugar and Baking soda, along with the remaining water and mashed banana to the poha.
Whisk well to combine, add more water as required to form a thick dosa-like batter.
Add a small amount of butter or ghee to a hot Tawa.
Pour one ladle of batter into the center and spread it very slightly to form a round pancake.
Cook on medium-low flame for about 3-5 minutes, flipping after the top looks dry and gets a few bubbles.
Remove onto a plate and repeat with the remaining batter.
Serve hot with fresh-cut fruit, maple syrup or honey.

Tips for Cooking

Thick avalakki makes it so that you can get a few pieces of poha throughout the pancake. If you do use medium or thin poha, it might mix well with the batter and become more homogenous.

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Spinach Idli

Spinach Idli

Ingredients

Idli Batter
2-3 cups Spinach , roughly chopped
1 tsp Red Chilli powder
1/4 tsp pinch garam masala
Salt to taste
Oil to grease
5-6 Cashew nuts, slit (optional)

Procedure

Wash the spinach leaves and boil them in hot water for 3 minutes. When cooled, puree them in a mixer/blender.
Pour a cup of idli batter in a mixing bowl and transfer the spinach puree into the bowl, add salt, red chilli powder, garam masala and mix well with a fork.
Grease the idli moulds in idli steamer using oil, put a spoonful of the batter into idli moulds, add a piece of cashew nut on top of the batter (optional) and steam till the idlis are cooked.
Cool a bit and de-mould the idlis with the help of spoon, or smooth side of a knife.
Serve the idlis with coconut chutney and/or sambar for a nice combination for breakfast.

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Thandlachi Bhakri

AVALAKKI UNDEE

A Gujarati classic, the khaman dhokla is a savoury besan cake that is steamed to cook. Mildly sweet and tangy, this spongy snack absorbs its flavour from the tempering that is poured over it after steaming.

Ingredients

1 cup Vijay foods Rice flour
2 cups water
salt to taste

Procedure

BRING TWO CUPS OF WATER TO A BOIL AND ADD 1 TSP SAT TO IT
IN A LARGE PLATE ADD 1 CUP OF RICE FLOUR AND MAKE A HOLE IN BETWEEN
ADD THE HOT WATER SLOWLY AND COMBINE THE FLOUR TO MAKE A SMOOTH DOUGH
REST FOR 20 MIN
MAKE SMALL PEDAS OF THE DOUGH
ROLL OUT THE PEDAS TO THE SIZE OF YOUR LIKING
COOK IT LIKE HOW YOU WOULD MAKE CHAPATHIS TILL YOU SEE A GOLDEN BROWN COLOR ON EITHER SIDES
ENJOY WITH MUTTON PUDINA CHOPS

Nutrition Facts

Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories 146
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.4g 8%
Saturated Fat 0.8g 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 565mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 16.9g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 4.2g
Protein 5.6g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 261mg 6%

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Avalakki Unde

AVALAKKI UNDEE

A Gujarati classic, the khaman dhokla is a savoury besan cake that is steamed to cook. Mildly sweet and tangy, this spongy snack absorbs its flavour from the tempering that is poured over it after steaming.

Ingredients

1 cup Vijay foods POHA
2 TBSP GHEE
DRY FRUITS OF CHOICE
HALF CUP OF SUGAR
1 CUP OF WATER
2 TBSP JAGGERY
1 TBSP CURD

Procedure

DRY ROAST SOME POHA IN A PAN FOR 5 MIN TILL IT GOLDEN BROWN
SAUTE YOUR DRY FRUIT IN 1 TBSP OF GHEE
MAKE A SEMI THICK SUGAR SYRUP WITH 1 SUP OF WATER ,SUGAR AND JAGGERY
AFTER THE ROASTED POHA COOLS DOWN MAKE IT INTO A FINE POWDER
COMBINE ALL THE INGREDIENTS MAKING A SMOOTH MIXTURE FINISH WITH 1 TBSP OF CURD AND 1 TBSP OF GHEE
SHAPE IT INTO SMALL BALLS

Tips for Cooking

Deep Fry the dough to have it crispy
You can store it for 1 week in a air tight jar.

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Ragi Neer Dosa

Ragi Neer Dosa

True to its name, neer dosa is made from a watery batter to create thin, lacey dosas. Rich in protein and iron, the addition of ragi makes this an ideal breakfast for the gym buffs. Ragi is rich in antioxidants and may reduce risks of cancer. Neer dosa originates from the Udupi-Mangalore region of Karnataka.

Ingredients

150 g Vijay ragi flour
40 g Vijay rice flour
60 ml sour curd
Salt to taste
Water as required

Procedure

In a large bowl, mix the ragi, rice flour and sour curd.
Add sufficient water to make a thin, watery batter.
Heat a dosa griddle and wait until hot.
Taking a ladleful of the batter, pour from a height This ensures a thin, crepelike dosa.
Let brown on one side until completely cooked. Don’t flip to cook the other side.
Serve with chutney.

Nutrition Facts

Servings: 4
Amount per serving  
Calories 183
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.9g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 494mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 36.2g 13%
Dietary Fiber 5.2g 19%
Total Sugars 0.7g  
Protein 4.9g  
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 19mg 1%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 31mg 1%

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