Morning
breakfast and afternoon snacks tend to put one in a dicey situation. It's so difficult to please everyone and
then of course, we are always concerned about being able to provide a healthy
meal to youngsters who are so finicky about food.
At times,
we have some leftovers at home so here’s a quick recipe for you if you have
some leftover idlis (and no sambhar) or sandwich bread at home.
So here’s a healthy snack for
Ingredients:
1 Tb. Sp. Sunflower Oil
1 Tsp. Mustard seeds
2-3 Dried whole red chillies
(optional)
5-6 Curry leaves
½ medium sized Onion (cut
lengthwise)
1 medium sized Tomato (finely chopped)
Salt (according to
taste)
1 Tsp. Sambhar powder
Water
4-5 Idlis
(or white sandwich bread)1 Tb. Sp. Ground poppy seeds and almonds mix
Procedure:
1.
Heat
oil in a pan.
2.
Add
mustard seeds.
3.
When
the seeds start sputtering add whole red chillies.
4.
Add
curry leaves, after 2-3 minutes add onions.
5.
Stir
fry till they are well cooked.
6.
Add
tomatoes and cook for 4-5 minutes while stirring from time to time.
Add salt and sambhar powder and mix well.
Add ground poppy seeds and almonds mix.
Add
idlis and mix well.
If required, add
¼ cup of water and mix well.
And if you
wish to make it healthier, just add a few veggies such as peas and carrots
(finely chopped). Have a nice and
healthy meal!
