KFC fried chicken There are a wide range of restaurants that offer fried chicken on their menus. From KFC and Chick-fil-a to upscale trendy restaurants, there is a bit of a trend that can satisfy the cravings of fried chicken lovers in a variety of settings and price points. But that is not to say that making fried chicken at home is out of your grasp. It is certainly a worthwhile endeavor for those who want that crunchy exterior that yields to its juicy, tender interior with all of the flavor and texture that we have come to expect....

For a special or festive meal, extend your menu to some halwa and raita. What is Malai Kofta? Malai Kofta is a curried vegetarian dish consisting of crisp fried potato paneer koftas (fried balls) served with a creamy, smooth and rich sauce/ curry. The word Malai means cream in Hindi and Kofta are fried balls. So Malai kofta literally translates to koftas dunked in a creamy sauce. Originally, Kofta belongs to a family of meatballs from the Central Asian, South Asian, Middle Eastern and Balkan Cuisines....

If you are confused between the 2 choices, you may simply choose one based on the availability of ingredients. No matter which method you follow, these oats dosas make for a great breakfast or light dinner. In the end you will be satisfied for eating a wholesome healthy meal. Serve them with a good Chutney, Tiffin Sambar or Potato Masala. About Oats Dosa Instant Oats Dosa is simply made by mixing together ground rolled oats, rice flour, semolina, spices and herbs with water to make a runny batter....

Whether you are exhausted with work or tired cooking for a week-long or just want to give a break to your digestive system…. Make a khichdi! This is a one stop solution to all the problems! Lately I realized my family can’t do without a Khichdi often. A khichdi of any kind is just okay for a fast and filling dinner! This oats khichdi tastes great with some Pickle, papads & Chaas....

Sabudana more commonly known as sago in the Asian countries, is a processed plant starch extracted from the cassava root. This starch is shaped to pearl like balls. Sabudana is high in carbohydrates, so it has the ability to boost energy quickly. Due to its quick energy boosting quality, it was classified as one of the best fasting foods by the traditional Hindu community. So a lot of Hindus use sabudana during various festivals and fastings to make numerous dishes like this khichdiSabudana vadaEasy Sabudana kheerSabudana payasam and many more....

About Semiya Upma “Semiya” is a South Indian word meaning “vermicelli” & “upma” is a South Indian breakfast made with semolina & tempering ingredients. So semiya upma is a variation of the Rava upma. Upma is a popular traditional breakfast made with semolina, curry leaves, mustard seeds, lentils, ginger and peanuts. There are many variations of upma made with different ingredients like poha, sabudana, oats, millets and quinoa. Semiya upma is one such variation and made the same way as the rava upma....

In South India, You will find many ways of making tomato thokku, ranging from a simple basic chutney like condiment to a pickle like tasting dish. So there is no one right or wrong way to make a tomato thokku. In traditional Telugu speaking households, many kinds of Thokku are made with various ingredients like, using raw green mangoes, unripe tamarind, fresh red chilies and even with green unripe tomatoes and ripe tomatoes....

In classic culinary terms, this is what is known as a mother sauce. It is the base for many other sauces and it offers a great deal of flexibility to your repertoire of recipes. Once you have learned how to make it well, the options are really endless. Whether you are using it for pasta or as a base for macaroni and cheese, the end is always a delightfully rich, smooth consistency that you coaxed out of a simple sauce of flour, butter and milk....

Recipe 1 – I usually pack this for the lunch box with jeera rice, pudina rice, coconut rice, lemon rice or lemon pudina rice You can also use potatoes, beetroot or cauliflower to make this stir fry. An addition of very little good garam masala and kasuri methi is all that is needed to make this flavorful. If you have this vepudu karam, you can use it instead of garam masala....

Stuffed eggplant curry is made very commonly in many states but the stuffing is very much different in every region. Gutti vankaya, Badanekayi ennegayi & Ennai kathirikai are some of the popular south Indian versions made in most households. There is another version known as Bharli vangi from Maharashtrian cuisine which is another amazing delicious curry. Most of these dishes are made with ingredients like peanuts, chana dal, coconut, tamarind, red chilies etc....

Broccoli is rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals and more importantly anti-oxidants and has anticancer properties. I use it often to make stir fry, pasta, fried rice and even to make chutney. Here are more broccoli recipes which I shared earlier,Broccoli pastaSpicy Broccoli chutneyBroccoli corn stir fry I have shared 3 recipes in this post. Please scroll down to find the second & third recipes. To make the first broccoli stir fry I have used potato to add some flavor....

Cabbage Kootu Kootu is made in many ways and every state and region has a different way of making it. This cabbage kootu is one such variation and tastes simply delicious and is aromatic. In this post I share the recipe to make cabbage kootu in a regular pot and in a pressure cooker. You can use a stovetop cooker or an electric cooker like an instant pot. South Indian kootu can be made with many different kinds of vegetables like bottle gourd, drumsticks, snake gourd, Ash gourd, and pumpkin....

If you have fussy kids who do not like to eat breakfast then you should try this as a breakfast drink. It will keep them active and the tummy full for several hours. This is a great drink for those fasting during festivals, for pregnant women and for those preferring quick healthy no cook breakfast options. To make dry fruits milkshake, I have used pistas, cashews and almonds. To sweeten the drink, I have used medjool dates and figs....

Customize the dish further with the choice of your veggies and sauces to suit your liking. About Egg Fried Noodles Egg fried noodles are a delicious Chinese dish of stir fried noodles tossed with umami sauces, nutrient rich veggies and protein-packed eggs. These are quite popular in the Chinese fast food places, takeaways and fine dining restaurants. Stir fried noodles can be made to a vegetarian, eggetarian or meat dish....

This recipe will help you to make eggless chocolate chip cookies the way you prefer, with your preferred texture – Soft & chewy or thin & crispy. I have shared the details in the recipe card notes below. I usually make these with regular wheat flour (atta), sometimes with whole wheat pastry flour. But they can also be baked with all purpose flour or a mix of both the flours in equal quantities....

In its simplest form, Almond Milk is water and almonds blended together with or without the pulp strained out, leaving behind a milk-like, opaque liquid. This liquid is creamy and similar to dairy milk and is much loved by vegans, lactose-intolerants or those just seeking an alternative to dairy milk. About Almond Milk Almond Milk is lactose-free & vegan since it is plant-based and not produced by an animal. A lot of people choose to use plant-based milk for a variety of reasons....

But why homemade? Homemade ghee is much superior in taste & flavor. It is pure and unadulterated. If you have never tried making your own at home, then you got to try it! I am sure you will never go back to the store bought one. As aroma of fresh spices sauteed in ghee wafts through the kitchen & it brings backs childhood memories for a lot of Indians. I remember granny and mom preparing my favourite comfort food – Delicious dal tempered with spices in a generous amount of ghee!...

Vada are South Indian deep fried fritters mostly made with lentils. There are many different kinds of Vadas made in India. We make Chana dal vada, urad dal, Moong dal vada and even with mixed lentils. But here these are made not with lentils. Maddur vada is super quick to make since lentils are not used, there is no soaking or grinding task involved. About Maddur Vada Maddur vada are a popular deep fried snack made with rice flour, semolina, all-purpose flour, spices and curry leaves....

These are one of the quickest to make using very few ingredients for any occasions, festivals or when you have guests home. These are made in almost all South Indian states with the method being almost same. The maladu recipe shared here requires just 4 ingredients sugar, fried gram, cardamoms and ghee. Fried gram also known as roasted bengal gram is the roasted split and skinned black chickpeas. These are mostly used to make chutney, curries and eaten as a snack....

To add more nutrition and give an extra filling to the sandwich, i use grated carrots, onions and coriander leaves. You can use any of your favorite veggies or leafy greens like lettuce, grated beets, cabbage, mint or celery. To make scrambled egg sandwich for toddlers and kids, exclude the chilies, onions and chilli powder. Serve it right away. Cooked eggs should be consumed right away for health benefits and taste....