Unassuming yet delectable, plant based Indian sides usually feature one star vegetable. They also follow standard cooking techniques that include a simple tempering, a ground and spiced up paste, or a base gravy. This dish is cooked in much the same way but is unique in the use of two vegetables — one of which (eggplant) has a distinct taste of its own. Add a Dal or Raita to your menu along with your aloo baingan masala, and you have a satiating and flavorsome meal ready for the family....

But what this Andhra chilli chicken or green chilli chicken is? A fiery hot chicken starter that is very very popular in Bangalore. Yes it has nothing to do with Andhra cuisine. But just a name given by restaurateurs and street vendors in Bangalore to denote that the chicken is fiery hot (hot foods are the star of Andhra cuisine). There are 2 versions of this chicken starter. The restaurant style one is just very simple....

The important thing is that you make something that highlights the natural flavor of the fruit and enhances it with something complementary that does not hide its flavor. About Apple Jam Making Apple Jam starts in a similar way as making apple sauce. The difference here is that jam has a higher ratio of sugar. Beyond that, apple jam has a thicker consistency that can stand up on its own, allowing you to spread it without being runny....

Please read the comments below before posting your queries since similar queries may have been answered. Well, some of my tips might look like old wives tales since they are based on Ayurveda, but I do trust them in growing healthy and happy babies. However I suggest consulting your elders or pediatrician before you follow any new foods or tip that have been mentioned here. For the past several years, I have been consistently sharing & updating baby recipes especially for a good weight gain....

Carrot Chutney Andhra cuisine is well known for a wide range of chutney dishes also known as pachadi. Every traditional meal consists of a spicy vegetable chutney, known as roti pachadi which is a thick chutney. Traditionally it is mixed with hot rice, topped with ghee and is eaten at the beginning of the meal. This Andhra style Carrot Chutney is one of the many kinds of vegetable chutneys I make at home....

About Cheese Sandwich Cheese sandwich is a simple & basic sandwich made by placing cheese in between 2 buttered slices of bread. These sandwiches are either grilled or toasted until the cheese melts. There are so many varieties of grilled cheese made across the world with varying ingredients. This post shows you how to make a simple cheese sandwich just under 10 minutes with pantry staples. Customize it easily to your taste with my tried and tested tips and tricks....

About Chocolate Milkshake Obviously the Milkshake has evolved since the 1920s; nowadays the most basic Milkshake contains milk and Ice cream, though there can also be flavorings like syrups, malt powder, and mix-ins. Even with all the variations between milk, ice cream, and syrup flavors, sometimes the classic is still the best. It’s hard to beat a chocolate milkshake topped with fluffy whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup on a warm summer’s day....

The intrigue of this trend continues to carry on as people everywhere are giving this unique coffee beverage a try. Once you have tried making Dalgona coffee at home you will, no doubt, understand the enthusiasm for this unique drink. What is Dalgona Dalgona coffee is a beverage where equal parts of instant coffee, sugar and boiling hot water are whisked until a thick foam like consistency is achieved. It is then served over a cup of hot or chilled milk....

Eggplant also known as brinjal is a staple in Indian Cuisine. We use them to make brinjal curry, Brinjal chutney, Stir fry and even stuffed curried dish. Eggplants & potatoes are one of the most delicious veggie combinations prepared in many regional cuisines in India. Many different kinds of dishes like stew, curries and stir fry dishes are made with this combo. This eggplant potato stir fry is typical to Andhra cuisine & is made in many homes....

Treat them to my kothu roti recipe. I’d wouldn’t call it the ultra-meal brimming with nutrients, but it’s as healthy as a homemade fast food can be. About Kothu Parotta Kothu parotta is a popular Tamil Nadu street food where flaky shredded flatbreads are cooked in a spicy curry masala. The name is derived from the Tamil word Kothu which translates to shred. Parotta are flaky white flour flatbreads. So kothu parotta translates to shredded flatbreads that are cooked with salna or kurma and spiced up with savory spices to create a delectable fast-food dish....

This crunchy snack with lovely flavors makes a good finger food to serve at parties. About Mathri Mathri is a Rajasthani snack that is popular across North India and is prepared especially for festivals like Diwali, Holi, Karva chauth and Teej. It is also known as mathiya or mathari. While it is traditionally made with refined flour (maida) and semolina, make it with wheat flour (like my recipe) or semolina flour....

About Murukku Murukku is a South Indian round spiral shaped fried snack made with rice flour, urad dal flour and basic spices like red chilli powder, hing, sesame seeds, salt and ajwain. The name “Murukku” is derived from a Tamil word for twisted. Since the dough is twisted to make round shaped spirals, it is known as Murukku. These are also known as Murukulu and Chakralu in Andra Pradesh. The same dough made in concentric layers is known as jantikalu....

The unique flavour & the taste comes from the fresh ground pepper, fennel seeds and curry leaves. This mushroom pepper fry is great to enjoy during the monsoon & winter. Pepper mushroom, Egg pepper fry, Pepper chicken & pepper mutton are some of the popular pepper dishes found on the South Indian restaurant menus. Mushrooms and capsicum make a great pair in stir fry dishes, curries and even in fried rice....

You can also serve this with roti, dosa or any flatbreads. Poori is a staple Breakfast eaten all over India and is served with a side of potato curry, Veg Kurma, Chana Masala, Halwa and Shrikhand. However a curried dish of potatoes is the most loved. This South Indian poori masala, Maharashtrian puri bhaji, North Indian aloo sabzi and Karnataka Potato sagu all are variations of the potato curry that is eaten with poori....

Learn how to make ragda patties at home with my one pot pressure cooker ragda and crisp potato patties, with options to bake and air fry. If you are new to Indian street foods & wondering what is it, here you go! About Ragda Patties Ragda patties is a famous Mumbai Street food where a gravy made with white peas is served over crisp potato pattice. Here ‘ragda’ is the name for ‘peas gravy’ and ‘pattice’ are the pan fried ‘potato patties’....

This ragi cake is made of no refined ingredients and is quite healthy if eaten in moderation. It can be served to toddlers for an evening snack. I recently happened to make this cake again after a very long time so thought of updating the post with a video. If making for toddlers, it is good to use melted butter than oil. But the recipe works with both. You can also make this with powdered jaggery, brown sugar, coconut sugar or palm jaggery....

Rasgulla is a juicy milk based dessert loved by people all over India. These tiny juicy balls are addictive, delicious & are made during festive times. This rasgulla recipe will give you soft, spongy & juicy rasgulla that are quick to make. It can be tried even by beginners. This is a very old post that I shared on the blog in 2014. I have been making them time and again as it is a favorite with my kids....

Sambar Powder There are plenty of sambar powder recipes across South India prepared with varying ingredients. Most of these are made with coriander seeds, cumin and lentils as the base. Ingredients like coconut, cinnamon and even stone flower are used in some regions. For years I had been bringing sambar masala from my mum’s home. For the past one year I have been making my own since I don’t travel frequently....

This traditional dish is believed to provide a complete nutrition to the body as it is nutrient dense. So it is a staple in most South Indian households. Sambar is also a popular food in tiffin centers and restaurants, and is served as a side in meals, as a breakfast combo – idli sambar, vada sambar and is also served with dosa, masala dosa and the list goes on. We Indians eat lentils almost daily as they are a primary source of protein....

There are so many ways a veg roll is made, this is the way I make. Vegetables: More veggies like onions, spring onions, cauliflower, peas, corn, broccoli and beans can also be used. Roti: For the rolls, I use the regular roti or chapati made with whole wheat flour. We make fresh roti every day for our meals. So I have used the same here. You can use any kind of rotis or even tortillas here....