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DOSA MIRCHI

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Need a quick and tasty tea time snack?!Try this “Dosa Mirchi” ..all you need is leftover Dosa batter and some chillies!Try this and let me know how you liked it๐Ÿ˜Š INGREDIENTS: Mirchi aka green Chillies used for making bajjis about 6 2 big ladles of Dosa batter Jeera seeds 1 tsp  Chilli powder 1/2 tsp Salt to taste(if not already there in the batter..may be you will require more) Oil for frying HOW TO MAKE : Take a frying pan and add Oil for frying. Take a bowl,add in the batter,chilles,Jeera seeds,salt and mix well. Once the oil is heated,Dip the mirchi/chillies in the batter ,coat it well with the batter and drop it into the frying pan.Fry well until golden brown and remove. Serve hot with chutney! Preparation time: 10 minutes

BROCCOLI AND LEEK SOUP

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     INGREDIENTS : Leek 1 big stalk cleaned and chopped Broccoli florets about 1 cup Ginger 1 tsp grated Garlic 2 pods minced Vegetable stock 4 cups Butter 1 Tbsp Peppercorns 8 to 9 Salt to taste HOW TO MAKE : Melt butter in large pot over medium-high heat.  Add Garlic and Ginger and sautรฉ for about 30 seconds. Now Add leeks and Broccoli florets and sautรฉ until leeks are almost soft, reducing heat if needed to prevent rapid browning, 7 to 8 minutes.  Add 4 cups vegetable broth (readily available) to pot; bring to boil. Cover; boil until vegetables are tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Puree the soup in blender until smooth. Thin  soup with more broth, if desired.  Season with salt and pepper.  Serve while hot with bread! Preparation Time:20 minutes Note:If vegetable stock is not available,You can just use water:-)since broccoli by itself gives a nice texture and flavour.