This bitter gourd recipe is from my mum. It is very simple to make and turns out to be very good. If you are one who does not like the flavor of bitter gourd then this is a must try recipe. The flavors of garlic, coriander powder, tamarind, dried coconut (copra) and jaggery are the key to making this delicious kakarakaya fry. There is no substitute for any of the ingredients used....
Kandi is the Telugu word for pigeon peas. Pachadi means chutney in telugu. Kandi pachadi refers to a chutney made with pigeon peas. Toor dal or pigeon peas were one of the most commonly cultivated lentils in the region. Apart from making pappu or dal dishes for their everyday meal even this chutney was made to go with hot rice and ghee. Kandi pachadi is also served with breakfast foods like idli, dosa, punugulu & garelu....
South Indian cuisine is diverse and each region has their own way of making this dish. The recipe shared here has always been a winner at home for the unique aroma and taste. The key to this delicious aromatic dish is the freshly ground pepper which brings a mild heat to the dish. Pepper chicken is unique in a way from the other Indian Chicken curry recipes I have shared earlier....
These roasted cashews can be seasoned and flavored with your favorite herbs & spices. I have made these the Indian way using basic Indian spices, gram flour, rice flour and curry leaves. These can be oven roasted, or air fried. However if you do not have an oven or air fryer, then these can be deep fried to make fried cashews. Making these oven roasted cashews is similar to the masala peanuts which I shared many years ago....
If you’ve grown up in a traditional Kannadiga or Tamilian home, chances are you’ve tasted it more times than you can count. Whether this delicious fudge-like sweet is prepared at home with TLC by moms and aunts or you get it from a sweet shop, the effect was the same. You just can’t stop at one! A cross between a butter cookie bar and a soft fudge, this dessert takes its own sweet time to come together but the effort is truly worth it....
What is a Turmeric Shot? Turmeric shot is a small serving of drink which has turmeric infused into it along with crushed black pepper and honey. Piperine, an alkaloid present in black pepper is said to enhance the bioavailability of curcumin in turmeric. Honey is believed to enhance & build Ojas (vigor & radiance) in the body (as per Ayurveda). Optionally a few drops of high quality fat is added for better absorption of curcumin....
Biryani is dated back to the mughal reign during which Begum Mumtaz Mahal had ordered her chefs to make something special for the undernourished soldiers. The chefs came up with a rice dish which was layered with meat, rice, nuts and spices and was highly nutritious and delicious too. It was steam cooked in the “DUM PUKHT” method which means “slow cooked” in Persian language. Thus delicious aromatic meat Biryani was born....
Amla has a high cooling effect, using it with honey is said to balance it. We all know that honey is a natural sweetener with body warming properties and is said to dispel phlegm and toxins from our body. Many kinds of honey are available in the market today, of which Manuka honey is well thought out to be the best one in terms of health benefits. The quality of this honey is decided based on the UM Factor (unique manuka factor)....
Poha ladoo are a popular sweet made during Krishna Jayanti, the Hindu God. It is said that Lord Krishna loved poha. So dishes made with it are prepared and offered to him especially on his birthday which is celebrated as Krishna Jayanthi. Most South Indian homes make Sweet Poha, Butter Murukku & Thattai along with aval laddu. You can also offer these during the puja and share with your friends & relatives These Aval laddu are quick to make and turn out delicious....
To make baby corn masala recipe, I like to use baby corn along with other vegetables like peas, carrots, capsicums, or even with potatoes to add more flavor and taste. However it is a personal choice, this recipe can be made using only baby corn and no other vegetables except onions and tomatoes. If you want to make a quick baby corn curry, you need not blend the ingredients. If all that you want to make is a north Indian style baby corn gravy, you will have to blend the sauted ingredients to get a gravy....
If you are new to the Indian cuisine and wondering what is vada? Vada is a popular South Indian fritter usually made with lentils. Thanks to the leftover bread here! It helps us make these vadas without having to soak and grind the lentils to make the batter. These bread vada are the instant kind and are similar to Maddur vada and Rava Vada. But here we use bread as the main ingredient....
During the days when raw mangoes are not available, this pickle is made with Cucumber called as Dosaavakaya which is liked my many. Well it depends on individual’s choice what to replace mango with, either a cucumber or Amla (Indian Gooseberry) or a Cauliflower. All these can be made with slight variations to the basic ingredients and quantities. I have mentioned the exact amount of ingredients below what I use, can alter slightly to suit your taste....
I have also shared the tips to make a gravy version of the recipe. If you are a family of mushroom lovers, this recipe is sure to please you all. About Chilli Mushroom Chilli mushroom is an Indo-Chinese appetizer where crisp batter fried mushrooms are tossed in a sweet and spicy chilli sauce. The saucy mushrooms taste simply delicious with a nutty and earthy aroma. Though chilli mushroom bears resemblances to Mushroom Manchurian both taste very different....
This is not a dum biryani, but tastes great with good flavors and can be prepared in a pot, pressure cooker or an Instant pot. Traditionally a biryani is dum cooked after layering partially cooked rice over marinated meat. Making a traditional biryani takes a lot of time. So I make egg biryani often following this recipe. For years I have made egg biryani in a traditional whistling pressure cooker....
This can be made in oven and even on stove top. Sharing both of them here in the same post. This garlic cheese toast is a favorite with my kids and I make this for the after school snacking. Sometimes I do make it for dinner along with tomato soup or vegetable soup. This recipe uses minimum ingredients so I made it the basic and simple way. You can get innovative and use your own ideas like using green chilies for heat, veggies for nutrition etc....
About Khoya Khoya is nothing but milk solids obtained by simmering and reducing full fat milk until all the liquid evaporates. It is also known as Mawa or koa. You’ll find both sweetened and unsweetened mawa in the market. The unsweetened version is used to make both sweets like burfi, kalakand, ladoos, karanji/ gujiya (fried dumplings) mawa cake, kachori and savory foods like koftas. Traditional vs Instant mawa Traditionally mawa is made by boiling full fat milk and then slow cooking it on a low flame to almost 20% of its volume....
Make it either way you want – Creamy, delicious & indulgent like the one in your favorite ice cream placeOrLight, healthy and tasty like the home style!! I have the instructions and tips for both. If you are a vegan I have the options for that as well. Any fruit milkshake is made by simply blending a fruit with milk, sweetener and most often ice cream. It is the rich and luscious ice cream that adds richness, flavor and creamy texture to any milkshake....
The success to making any good lamb or mutton biryani recipe is tender meat and cooking it the right way on a low flame or heat. Most folks fail to prepare a good mutton recipe or mutton curry, due to the wrong choice of meat. Using one that is not tender. Next overcooking or cooking on high flame too can make it hard. I have included clear instructions on how to cook mutton that yields soft and tender chunks....
Mysore bonda is made with maida or all-purpose flour. But I have used wheat flour or atta here. The taste and texture of these is good & fluffy even when made with wheat flour. There is a nutty flavor that comes from the atta. Yogurt and soda are the ingredients that make these light. If you do not like the nutty flavour then you can make these with maida. For health reasons, do choose organic all-purpose flour or at least unbleached flour....
If you are new to Indian cuisine, read on to know more. About Pulao Pulao is a one pot rice dish made by cooking fragrant basmati rice with aromatic whole spices, herbs & sometimes stock. There are many kinds of pulao made in India like vegetable pulao, Matar pulao, Tawa pulao, Coconut milk pulav, Zarda pulao, Kashmiri pulao, Yakhni Pulao & Chicken pulao. This veg pulao is the most basic dish & is made often in many Indian homes....
