Papad

Papad or Poppadam or Poppadum

Rice and dal, done. Need some papad and voila, one meal is ready.

Just place a papad on the microwave's turntable and microwave at 100% power for 40 seconds.

Oil-free crispy papad is ready to go with dal and rice.

Mixed Dal / Pulses

What can you have your rice with? Last time we prepared Boiled Rice and it goes along fine with some pulses. And making it is very easy.

What you need: 1 tablespoon moong dal
1 tablespoon masoor dal
1 tablespoon urad dal
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon chopped green chillies
1 teaspoon chopped ginger
1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
2 tablespoons chopped coriander
2 tablespoons butter
Salt to taste

Method
Put all the pulses together in 2 cups of pre-heated water in a big glass bowl and soak for 30 minutes.
Add salt and turmeric powder. Cover and microwave at 100 % for 15 minutes or until cooked.
Put butter in another glass bowl and microwave at 100 % for about 30 seconds.
Add cumin seeds and fry for 30 seconds by microwaving at 100 %.
Add tomatoes, onion, green chillies, ginger, chilli powder, coriander, cooked pulses and salt and microwave at 100 % for 3 minutes.

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Boiled Rice

Let’s start with boiled rice – a basic and staple food for Indians.

All you need: 250 gms of Basmati rice
2 cups of water

Soak the rice for half an hour, then drain the water.

Transfer to a microwave safe casserole / dish, add 2 cups of water.

Cook at 100% for 10 minutes.

Then cook for a further 6 minutes at 60%.

Allow to stand for 5 minutes before serving hot.


Isn’t it fun and easy?

Indian Microwave Recipes

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