About Chilli Paneer Chilli Paneer is an Indo-Chinese appetizer where crisp batter fried paneer is tossed in slightly sweet, spicy, hot and tangy chilli sauce. While Garlic and green chilies bring in hot & pungent aroma, various sauces like chilli sauce, soya sauce and vinegar are used to impart some Chinese flavors. Veggies like onions, spring onions & bell pepper add body to the dish & corn starch brings an essential silky and smooth feel to the chilli paneer sauce....

During Tholi Ekadasi, we make ladoos with the jowar puffs to offer as naivedyam. I made these spiced puffs along with the ladoos almost 4 months ago to celebrate the festival. I make these spiced puffs very often as they are super healthy for everyone. These make a low calorie snack & very healthy as they are loaded with calcium, minerals and vitamins. To make these Jowar pops, I buy the whole grains and wash them well....

This 10 mins instant kalakand recipe using condensed milk is a great alternate to the traditional recipe which is made by simmering milk for a very long time. This recipe is a keeper and has never failed to impress my guests. I make this often for celebrations as it doesn’t take much time and is simply great tasting & gets done effortlessly. If you are new to this and wondering what is it?...

Mung Bean Sprouts Mung Bean also known as green gram or moong bean is a legume that is staple in many Asian Countries and is used to cook both sweet and savory dishes. In the regional Indian languages they are called as Pesalu in Telugu, hesarukalu in Kannada, pasi payaru in Tamil and sabut moong in Hindi. Mung Bean Sprouts, more commonly known as Bean Sprouts are the sprouts that grow from the soaked mung beans....

We use oats at least 3 to 4 times a week for making different foods like dosa, porridge, upma, pongal, khichdi, masala oats, sambar oats, pulihora. Most of these easy oats recipes are a good alternate to an elaborate meal. There are a few different ways I make oats uttapam, sharing all of them. You can use any kind of oats. If using rolled oats, powder them and use. If using quick cook oats with rice flour, they can be used without powdering too....

Pineapple Sheera Pineapple Kesari or Pineapple Sheera is a South Indian sweet pudding where roasted semolina is cooked with ripe pineapple, sugar and ghee. An artificial color or saffron is added to impart an yellow or orange color. You can always find pineapple kesari on most restaurants and Tiffin center Menus all over Karnataka. This classic sweet dish is made in the same lines as the traditional Sheera, an Indian semolina pudding....

Indian cuisine is diverse so a potato curry is made in so many ways. Each region has a different recipe & even every home has their own to make it. Some also make it in combination with other vegetables like peas, drumsticks, eggplants etc. About Potato Curry Potato is known as “Aloo” in Hindi. So basically any Indian curry made with potatoes is known as “Aloo curry”. Potatoes, sautéed onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, spices and herbs come together to make this delicious curry that is absolutely perfect for weeknight dinner....

In this post I share the traditional way to make potato kurma. It can be served with pulao, Ghee rice, biryani, chapati, parotta or even with any other flavored rice dishes. Potato Kurma Korma also known as kurma is a popular dish in the South Asian countries, made with meat or vegetables, nuts, seeds, yogurt, spices and herbs. You will find close to a dozen variations of making korma in India and every region/state has a different way of making this....

In this post I have shared 3 ways to make crispy potato wedges – Oven baked, Air fried and deep fried. For healthier option bake or air fry them. If you don’t use an oven, you can follow the deep frying method. Skip the red chilli powder/ paprika If you don’t like them spicy. You can also use whatever herbs or seasonings you have. But the combination of herbs and spices I have given is a favorite at home....

Vazhakkai fry is eaten as a side with rice and Sambar or Rasam. However it can also be served with lemon rice, curd rice or variety rice like Peanut rice or Curry leaves rice. I have earlier shared these andhra style Raw banana fry and the Masala Aratikaya fry. For the Andhra style recipes we normally use garam masala and chilli powder to spice up the dish. This vazhakkai fry is spiced with sambar powder and red chili powder....

About Aloo Gobi Aloo gobi is a simple vegetarian dish made with potatoes, cauliflower, spices and herbs. The dish gets its name from the Hindi words, – Aloo means potatoes and gobi means Cauliflower. It is a popular everyday dish from the Indian sub-continent and is made in numerous ways. In fact every family & restaurant has their own recipe. So you will find dry, semi dry and curried versions (gravy) of this dish....

To make the dish, fresh water fish is marinated with the basic aromatic spices and gram flour. Then the fish pieces are deep fried until golden and crisp. In this post I have shared 2 ways to make this dish. The first one is the deep fried method and the second one is pan fried/ tawa fish fry. However if you want the authentic Amritsari fish then deep fry these....

I have used capsicum to add flavor. Veggies like carrots, peas, potatoes or sweet potatoes go well with baby corn. Fistful of spinach/palak or methi leaves can also be used to add nutrition. If using potatoes or sweet potatoes from cold storage, i suggest par boiling first otherwise they may not get cooked well. For more baby corn recipes, CheckBaby corn masala curryBaby corn stir fry using tomatoes Find more easy stir fry recipes,potato frysweet potato stir fryyam frymushroom frycarrot fry...

While a lot of people say a dish without meat is not a biryani and a lot more say a dish which is not layered and dum cooked is not a biryani. However the truth is that there is no one way it is made. But yes an authentic biryani is said to have meat and is always layered & dum cooked. About Biryani Rice Biryani Rice is a fake version of the authentic biryani as it has no meat, not layered and is not dum cooked....

We never get bored with boiled egg fry as I make in many ways. The recipe shared here is somewhat like a dry curry and we love this as you don’t need any other side. Plain rice, this boiled egg fry and a bowl of yogurt or raita will be a complete satiating meal. Every home in India has a different recipe to make this. This recipe is the way my MIL makes....

This club sandwich is completely vegetarian including the mayo that has been used. If you do not have eggless mayo you can still go ahead making these with hung curd (greek yogurt) or cream cheese or any cheese spread. This veg club sandwich recipe is not Indianized so no Indian spices, spice powders, chutney spreads are used. But it tastes damn delicious with the delicate flavors of stir fried veggies....

Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes Ganesha fondly known as the “Lord of all Beginnings”, the “Lord of wisdom & intelligence”, is the divine son of Hindu Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvathi. Hindus across the globe believe that all good things should start with his name. Be it a newborn’s first ceremony or a new job, new home, new business – all start with a Ganesh Pooja. Ganesha is worshipped as the remover of obstacles, one who bestows his blessings & shows us the path to success....

About Horse Gram Horse gram is a small legume that has been cultivated from millennia past and was once among the staple food. Its English name is derived from its use as a source of rich fodder for horses and cattle since ancient times. Horse gram goes by many names Kollu in Tamil, Hurali in Kannada to Kulith in Hindi and Marathi. What ever be the name, you can’t deny that it’s a great source of iron, calcium, antioxidants, fiber and protein....

What is Makar Sankranti? Makara Sankranti is a Hindu festival dedicated to SUN god, more commonly known as surya bhagawan or surya devata. Makara Sankranti marks the transition/entry of sun into the Makara rashi, meaning the end of winters & beginning of the harvest or spring season. So this festival is celebrated as the harvest festival by Hindus in most Indian states. It is also known as just Sankranti, Sankramana & pongal....

I made these similar to this Nankhatai and they taste very delicious. These are not 100% healthy as there is sugar used in it. If making them for toddlers or kids, do use organic sugar or jaggery. There is about 1 tsp sugar and 1.25 tsp ghee in each biscuit. I have used ghee and it can be replaced with unsalted butter. More Ragi RecipesRagi ladooEggless ragi cakeRagi coconut cookies...