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Hello Sharonkavi !

Welcome to this forum.

Vattalappam is made with eggs, as far as I know. Since I do not use eggs in my cooking, I have never tried it. Sorry, I am not able to help you.
Love & regards,
Chithra.

 

lapsi idli - doubt

Dear Chithra,

Should I increase/double the quantity of urad if I'm using the grinder - i.e. 2 1/2 cups of lapsi. Please advise.

Thanks

Love

 

Dear ChitVish,

I am planning to make the Jain Ghatta dish, I had a question though.. Can I use Chow chow instead of Lauki?

Thanks
Vidya

 

Yes, Vidya !

You can use chow chow, sure.
Love & regards,
Chithra.

 

Dear vls !

For mixi
3 parts lapsi & 1 part urad
For grinder
4 parts lapsi + 1 part urad.
I hope it is clear.
Love & regards,
Chithra.

 

Choice of Side-dish for Chappathi ?

Dear Chitra and Other Members,

I have a problem. Everytime I make chappathi, I have to break my head over the sidedish. After much thought, I always land up either making channa masala, rajma masala, dhal, veg. kurma, paneer dishes etc. (mostly the one's that we get in hotels - that's time consuming and eloberate procedure).

I want some suggestions about some other types of side-dish for chappathi (apart from these kinds of subji's) and which can be made as quickly as possible. Any ideas ???

My hubby don't like taking cooked veggies as side-dish for chapathi. Pls rule out vegetables as side-dish.

Can you all tell me what kind of chutneys and thogayal goes well with chappathi (any thing other than that too ok for me !).

Pls give me ur suggestions.

Love,
Preethi

 

Here are a few suggestions from me:

1. Have you tried chapati with poricha kootu? It goes well and Ms C has given a number of PK recipes.
2. In the regional recipes forum under Maharashtrian recipes, you will find the recipe for Pithale ( or kadalamavu chutney as we call it). This is a great side for both puri and chapati.
3. Are dry subjis with dal a no no? Chapati with a dry subji and dal is a standard fare. you can have n number of combinations here.
4. Try chapati with Kadhi ( given with MS C as a side for kichadi). This combination tastes good too . you can make a dry subji with this or make a sundal .
5. Try the jain tomato chutney with chapatis , that is a good side too.
6. Thogayals like thenga, kothamalli , etc... are also good with chapati.

Thats all that comes to mind now.

Vandhana

 

That was helpful

Dear Vandhana,

Don't know about Preethi and her husband, I liked all the suggestions you have given as a combo with Chapathi! Shall try them out..Thanks)

L, Kamla

 

Expanding on Dear Vandhana's reply, Preethi !

Please go to

Onion chutney in
http://www.indusladies.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4076&postcount=43

mango-ginger chutney in
http://www.indusladies.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4157&postcount=46

ginger chutney
http://www.indusladies.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4378&postcount=48

onion-garlic chutney
http://www.indusladies.com/forums/showpost.php?p=6034&postcount=76

easy tomato chutney
http://www.indusladies.com/forums/showpost.php?p=6265&postcount=81

korda
http://www.indusladies.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7806&postcount=100

raw onion chutney
http://www.indusladies.com/forums/showpost.php?p=25784&postcount=155

Curry leaves chutney
http://www.indusladies.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2252&postcount=2
http://www.indusladies.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2252&postcount=3

chutneys
http://www.indusladies.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3532&postcount=27

cabbage chutney
http://www.indusladies.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7527&postcount=39

jain tomato chutney
http://www.indusladies.com/forums/showpost.php?p=19954&postcount=96

thogayals
http://www.indusladies.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3000&postcount=46

All these are in addition to what V has suggested. Spicy channa salad particularly is ideal for chappathi.

ப்ரீதி, இது மட்டும் போறுமா, இன்னும் கொஞ்சம் வேணுமா??

Kamla, I hope you will also find this useful !

Love & regards,
Chithra.

 

Red rice

Dear Chitvish:

I would like to know if I can substitute red rice (kerala rice) in place of idli rice or boiled rice while making tiffins? will it be too starchy?

Thanks

Seetha