About Rasam So What is Rasam? Rasam is a South Indian traditional soup made with tamarind, tomatoes, warming spices and aromatic herbs. The word Rasam means “juice” in Tamil and Telugu. It may mean any juice. Here in this context, Rasam is a soup like dish where juices of tangy Tamarind or tomatoes are simmered with tempered whole spices like mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek & black pepper. These spices apart from adding flavor also aid in digestion....

If you are new to South Indian cuisine read on to know … About Rava Dosa Rava dosa also known as Suji Dosa, is a thin, lacy and crisp South Indian crepe made with semolina, rice flour, spices and herbs. ‘Rava’ is the South Indian word for ‘semolina’. ‘Dosa’ is a traditional thin ‘South Indian crepe’. So ‘rava dosa’ translates to ‘semolina crepes’. To flavor up the crepes, various spices & herbs like ginger, green chilies and cumin seeds are used....

Red capsicum chutney tastes very good for most Indian dishes as a side. It is also quick and easy to make. I make capsicum chutney very often, so I try with different variations, some of which I have shared here on the blog are Green capsicum chutneyCapsicum chutney using peanuts You can also check this collection of capsicum recipes on the blog. For more Chutney recipes, checkOnion tomato chutneyCoconut chutneyPudina chutney Related Recipes...

Indian tandoori appetizers are very popular for their unbeatable flavors and taste. We make grilled tandoori dishes with meat, paneer and even with vegetables. Mushroom tikka is one of them and is made much the same way as paneer tikka. In India, tandoori tikkas are mostly made with a main ingredient combined with bell peppers and onions. Both of these enhance the flavors when grilled. I made it the same way as served in restaurants....

A baby develops digestive enzymes in between 4 to 6 months which are crucial for digestion of foods. It is a good choice to wait until the baby develops these enzymes completely. A baby typically begins to develop head control from 3 to 4 months and gains strong head to neck muscles by 6 months. A strong head to neck control helps the baby to accept solids well and can easily swallow....

Kneading flour to a soft pliable dough with just enough water is crucial, to get softer rotis, paratha or chapathis. But a lot of us find difficulty kneading the dough. These aloo parathas are easier than making the regular roti or chapathi, since the dough does not require a long knead when compared to roti dough. The dough becomes pliable and soft very easily due to the addition of boiled potato....

About Apollo Fish Apollo Fish originated in the city of Hyderabad, India & soon became a favorite among the South Indian seafood lovers. Today you will see this almost on every Andhra Restaurant Menu. To make Apollo fish, boneless fish cubes are marinated and batter fried until crisp and golden. Then a tempering is made with onions, curry leaves, ginger garlic and green chili.Sometimes a dash of soya sauce is also added for an umami flavor....

They taste absolutely great and tasty than any other beans. If these are available in your local markets, do try them, you will love it. I have made it with no garlic, no onion, no green chili, no ginger, and no coconut, if you wish you can add any of them. But onion does not add any taste. It is not a very dry curry, it’s moist and goes well with chapati and rice too....

My kids’ never liked beets until I introduced them to this rice. Mildly flavoured with mint leaves and whole spices, this dish also has some green peas & potatoes added to it for a sweeter flavor. However you can easily tweak it to your personal preferences by swapping mint leaves with coriander leaves and boiled/canned chickpeas for green peas. You may completely skip the potatoes in the recipe. Some crunchy papads, cucumber raita or plain yogurt or a vegetable salad will compliment your meal....

Once you begin to make your own I am sure you won’t like those store bought or even the juice bar versions of carrot juice. Carrot Juice Carrot is one of the most versatile root vegetables and is used in so many ways. It is used in stir fry dishes, curries, soups and is also eaten as a salad. Fresh carrots can be simply peeled and eaten raw or even grilled....

What is cham cham? Cham cham is a Bengali sweet made by curdling milk and then shaping the coagulated solids to cylindrical shape pieces. These are cooked in sugar syrup similar to rasgullas to get a soft, spongy and light texture. Cham cham sweet is then garnished with mawa or coconut and pistas. Cham cham is made almost on the same lines as Rasgulla and Rasmalai. So here are the tips to make the best cham cham sweet....

If you have kids at home then a poke cake is a must try during holidays. They will enjoy every bit of making it. Chocolate poke cake is one of the most loved by my boys & is prepared mostly during the school holidays. In this post I have shared in detail how to make a poke cake with eggless & vegan options. I have made this with a chocolate cake, homemade chocolate syrup & vegan whipped cream....

This recipe is a variation of the traditional curd rice we make at home using homemade curd recipe. Any kind of oats just work well in this recipe. But I suggest using rolled oats and avoid instant or quick cook oats as they are more processed and the glycemic index is high. There are 2 ways of making this recipe which I have shared below. Curd oats recipe – Method 1 Add instant or rolled oats to a large bowl and add hot water just enough to moisten them....

About Dal Vada Dal Vada translates to “Lentil fritters” and can be made with any kind of whole or split lentils. Medu vada, Masala vada and Dahi vada are some popular kind of lentil fritters from Indian Cuisine. This dal vada recipe is the way my Mom would make for us. They are easy to make and just takes a little time to prepare except for the soaking. You can use any kind of split lentils & also have the option to flavor these vadas with whatever you like – garam masala or just red chilies with some crushed cumin....

The first one is a savoury version and the second one is a sweet one. The first recipe is made much the same way as the traditional rice khichdi using lentils, spices and quick cook veggies. The second recipe is a sweet one made with milk, jaggery, cardamom powder and an optional ingredient dal. Both these can be had anytime of the day for breakfast, lunch or dinner. In India, dalia is mostly eaten during the winters & monsoon as wheat helps to keep the body warm....

No doubt eating whole fruits is one of the most healthiest ways of consuming them. But the basic benefit of fruit juices is an increase in the amount of consumption of fruits. The amount of fruits that are consumed in the form of juice is much higher than the quantity that we can normally eat. So even 1 to 2 servings of fruit juice in a day is going to provide a lot of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients....

We love the dry mushroom recipes as they are simple to prepare and taste great since they are cooked in their own moisture without the addition of water. These garlic mushrooms also go good in the lunch box to office or school. Mushrooms are used in Indian cuisine to make mushroom biryani, mushroom masala & some starters. Sometime ago we were feeling too bored with the same kind of mushroom dishes I was preparing....

Mangalore bajji are light & crispy yet fluffy and soft inside. These are eaten with coconut chutney however any other spicy chutney also goes well. Tomato chutney, onion chutney and Pudina chutney are some you can pair with this snack. Apart from white flour, ingredients like curd, ginger, curry leaves and coconut (optional) are used to make the batter. Traditionally goli baje batter is left to ferment for several hours to overnight....

It’s been almost 2 years since I wanted to try this and finally I found out from my telugu friends here in Singapore.You can use this chutney instantly to give that extra spice or heat to any food you desire. Whether it is for your bland soup or your everyday curries, once you finish cooking you can set aside your kids’ portion and mix this chutney to the rest. I have been using this for raitas, sandwich,noodles, curries, omelet, fritter batters or dough (like ponugulu, cutlets etc)....

It is usually eaten with rice, ghee & fryums (vadiyalu). It can also be eaten with roti, chapathi, ragi rotti or jowar roti. Pulusu can be made with most vegetables like potato, drumstick, pumpkin, ladyfinger, yam, bottle gourd and ridge gourd. Here are some pulusu recipes on the blogbendakaya pulusuegg pulususorakaya pulusu It is a basic and simple dish that is just made with pantry staples. Ingredients like garam masala, garlic and ginger are not used....