Topic started by aarthi (@ par-251-252.tru.com) on Thu Aug 7 18:10:07 .
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I thought it would be nice if we could get recipes of what to do with leftovers, like extra sambar or extra dal etc...
This came to my mind because I made idli dough in which I think ulundhu was too much and did not rise. I was wondering if it is possible to add some other flour and still use it.
Everyone is welcome to add recipes from leftovers here.

Responses:

• From: uma (@ 219.95.8.85) on: Tue Aug 12 02:39:35 EDT 2003
  
  You can add more rice flour , maida flour and a little rava . also some seasoning[kadugu,dried red chilli,curry leaves]and fried chopped onions..and make dhosas.a variety would be to add atta mavu and make 'godhumbu dhosa' or ragi flour and make ragi dhosa
  
  
• From: aarthi (@ par-251-252.tru.com) on: Tue Aug 12 11:58:05 EDT 2003
  
  Thanks Uma.
  Does anyone know what we can make out of old bread?
  
  
• From: Devi (@ cs17022-37.jam.rr.com) on: Tue Aug 12 12:11:20 EDT 2003
  
  Hi Aarthi,
  U can put it in the toaster oven and break into pieces add to ur salads and soups.U can fry in ghee and with milk and sugar make a dessert.Toast and blend it get a home made bread crumbs.Cut into lenghthy pieces dip it in bajji mix or beaten egg mix to get delicious snack.
  thanks
  Devi
  
  
• From: Idiappam (@ cache139.156ce.maxonline.com.sg) on: Tue Aug 12 12:38:48 EDT 2003
  
  Is it true that if your keep eating leftovers you will get pot-bellied?
  
  
• From: aarthi (@ par-251-252.tru.com) on: Tue Aug 12 14:20:58 EDT 2003
  
  Thanx Devi.
  No Idiappam, I have not heard any such thing!!
  I have heard you get pot bellied by drinking beer, though!
  
  
• From: neela (@ 203.116.61.131) on: Tue Aug 12 22:08:11 EDT 2003
  
  Idiappam
  
  You could be right. We used to eat leftovers especially rice and curry, we suffer from bloatedness. Not only that, it seems u can get diabetics too. Nowadays we don't keep leftovers for too long.
  
  
• From: Devi (@ cs17022-37.jam.rr.com) on: Wed Aug 13 17:16:14 EDT 2003
  
  Hi Idiappam and Aarthi,
  I gave an idea for the left over bread.The bread we buy and it's not eaten fully,by changing its taste and flavour it can be easily utilised.As per Idiappam's statement it is true if one eats the left overs (cooked food),becoz of its high calories one will get pot-bellied.In India the women used to(not now) eat such food.Becoz of their sedentary work and more calorific food they will face lots of problems too.If the idli batter is left means u can use it by adding some seasonings and vegetables to it and make OOthappam.One shud avoid cooked food as left overs for longer period(if it is not refrigirated properly.
  Thank u
  
  
• From: aarthi (@ par-251-252.tru.com) on: Thu Aug 14 11:47:50 EDT 2003
  
  Hi,
  If we get bloated stomach becasue of leftovers, then how come we dont get it because of idli and dosa as that is also fermented right?
  
  
• From: Devi (@ cs17022-37.jam.rr.com) on: Thu Aug 14 13:32:47 EDT 2003
  
  Hi Aarthi,
  idli and dosa we cook while eating...it doesn't come under leftovers exactly.
  
  
• From: Swetha (@ 61.11.72.74) on: Wed Aug 20 06:15:19 EDT 2003
  
  Hi Arthi,
  
  I have an idea for ur idli batter. (Hope u eat egg!)
  
  Separate the whites of two eggs, add a pinch of salt, turmeric powder, a spoon of milk and whisk it.
  
  Finely chop one onion, 3-4 green chillies and some corriander leaves.
  
  Heat a tbsp of oil, add a tsp of mustard seeds, urad dal and allow them to splutter. Now add the onion, chillies, curry leaves and saute for 2-3 minutes.
  
  Add the onion mixture and egg mixture to the idli batter, mix well. Add some salt accrding to your taste.
  
  If you have a kuzhipaniyara chatti, heat oil in it and fry paniyarams.
  
  Otherwise, heat oil in a frying pan, and pour spoonfuls of this mixture and fry till it becomes light brown. (Similar to making appam, bonda etc.)
  
  
• From: aarthi (@ par-251-252.tru.com) on: Wed Aug 20 10:24:40 EDT 2003
  
  Wow Swetha!
  Sounds interesting!
  I'll try it out next time. Does this work for idli batter that doesnt have probelms too?
  Now my batter suddenly has started coming out better.
  
  
• From: Radha (@ cs17022-189.jam.rr.com) on: Sun Aug 24 16:21:54 EDT 2003
  
  Hi Swetha,
  your recipe sounds good.Can we steam it in a idli plate.If you fry it will absorb more of oil.Thanx
  Radha
  
  
• From: uma (@ 219.95.15.141) on: Sat Aug 30 16:08:02 EDT 2003
  
  Bread bonda / cutlets under 'good bread recipe' --last activity Aug 12th
  
  

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