The United Nations General Assembly has designated March 22 as the World Water Day. Of course, no dish can ever be made without water but how many times have you noticed recipes specifying water as one of the main ingredients? Usually, water is just a supplementary ingredient. So, on World Water Day, we have curated a list of five recipes with water as their main ingredient.
1. Neer Dosa
Not many of you would have heard of this one but Neer Dosa is one of the popular varieties of dosa in Udupi and Mangalore (Karnataka). The batter for this dosa is more watery and almost runny than the usual rice dosa. Worry not, it’s easy-to-make.
Ingredients
1 cup regular rice
1.5 to 2 cups water
Salt
Oil
2. Maad Bhaat
A substitute for dal, Maad Bhaat (Rice with extra water) is a member of the humble Bihari cuisine. It contains extra water which has starch and is good for health. Adding some ghee enhances the taste while pairing it up with curd helps in maintaining the metabolism of the body.
Ingredients
8 cup water
1 cup rice
Salt
Ghee
Method
Rinse rice under cold water
Add rice, water and salt in the pressure cooker
Close the lid and pressure cook it
Cook for 3 minutes at high pressure and then 10 minutes at the simmer (Wait for 4 to 5 whistles)
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3. Khichdi
One rich dish that dominates north Indian cuisine landscape is the humble Khichdi. This one-pot delicacy goes best with curd, pickles, and papad.
Ingredients
Ghee
Hing
Cumin seeds
Black peppercorn
Cardamom
Curry leaves
Methi
Tej Pata
Mustard seeds
Onion
Ginger-garlic
Green chilli
Turmeric
Tomato
Vegetables (Peas, beans, carrot)
Rice
Pulse
Garam masala
Salt
Water (Put some extra water till 7 to 8 cups)
4. Thukpa
Thukpa is one comfort food that doesn’t need any special occasion. This soupy dish is filling, nutritious and extremely scrumptious.
Ingredients
Onion
Carrot
Ginger
Spring onions
Green chillies
Garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
Lemon
Coriander leaves
Honey
Soy sauce
Olive oil
Noodles
Water
5. Pani Puri
This one had to be on this list. One of the most popular street foods, pani puri can’t be made without water. You will love this easy recipe.
Ingredients
Get some pre-made puris
To make pani puri water
Green chilli
Coriander leaves
Mint leaves
Black salt
Salt
Pani puri masala
Water
For filling
Potato
Black salt
Boondi
