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Indian granny's one rupee breakfast wins hearts
Kamalaathaal has been serving up delicious meals in the southern Indian city of Coimbatore for the past 30 years - and she has not increased her prices since the day she launched her business.
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https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-asia-india-49647127/indian-granny-s-one-rupee-breakfast-wins-hearts
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https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-asia-india-49647127/indian-granny-s-one-rupee-breakfast-wins-hearts
"Fluffy Idli" is made from fermented rice and lentils.
One recipe here:
https://recipes.timesofindia.com/recipes/idli/rs53239358.cms
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Indian granny's one rupee breakfast wins hearts (Original Post)
hunter
Sep 2019
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htuttle
(23,738 posts)1. Idlii were hard to make
I tried it once, using a microwave recipe and an egg cooker.
If I could find the right size of circular muffin pan to fit in my bamboo steamer, it would be a lot easier.
Piasladic
(1,162 posts)3. I bought a muti-tiered idli maker- love it
If you have a good, deep pot..easy; if not, not so much. Watch out for the pre-packaged idli mixes. Most of them have weird oils and preservatives. Now, if only i could get someone to make the sambar....
Piasladic
(1,162 posts)2. I wish she were my grandma
Mouth-watering food on the Internet should come with a warning!
That is cheap! I wonder how she manages that..
Good for her. She looks like a sweet old lady..
Idlis are a sort of a superfood-low cal and very healthy. I can't stand 'em though . Prefer the greasier dosa