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  Here is a simple recipe for making French toast: Ingredients: - 4 slices of bread (thick slices work best) - 2 large eggs, sugar as per preference  - 1/2 cup of milk - 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon of ground cardamom  - Butter or oil for frying - Toppings of your choice (maple syrup, powdered sugar, fresh fruits, etc.) Instructions: 1. In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract,  cinnamon, sugar until well combined. 2. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a small amount of butter or oil to coat the surface. 3. Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, making sure to coat both sides evenly. 4. Place the coated bread slices on the preheated skillet or griddle and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. 5. Once all slices are cooked, serve the French toast hot with your favorite toppings. Enjoy your homemade French toast!

Ingredients: - Leftover idlis (preferably a day old) - Oil for frying - Mustard seeds (optional), Cumin seeds and Sesame seeds - Curry leaves (optional) - Chopped green chilies and red chilli powder - Salt to taste - Chopped coriander leaves for garnish Instructions: 1. Cut the leftover idlis into bite-sized pieces or cubes and warm them in the microwave for a minute. 2. Heat oil in a pan for frying. 3. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and sesame seeds and let them splutter. Then add curry leaves and sauté for a few seconds. 4. Add chopped green chilies.  5. Add a pinch of chilli powder and salt to taste. Mix well. 6. Add the idli pieces to the pan and gently toss them . Ensure that the idlis are coated well with the spices. 7. Let the idlis fry on medium heat until they turn golden brown. Keep stirring occasionally to ensure even frying. 8. If desired, you can add lemon juice to add  more flavor. 9. Once the idlis are fried to your liking, turn off the heat. 10. Garnish with ch...