I thought of sharing it here during Navratri but somehow couldn’t do it. In the earlier days, these whole urad dal vada were made in some Telugu speaking homes and were considered to be healthy since they are high in protein, fiber and are fried in desi ghee. These were given to children and people recovering from sickness to provide a good amount of nutrition. Whole urad dal is said to be one of the lentils with highest protein content....
About Tomato Chutney Tomato Chutney is a chutney variety from Indian cuisine, made primarily with fresh ripe tomatoes. Various spices and fresh herbs are used to flavor up and balance the tang & sweetness of the ripe tomatoes. Tomato chutney is made in various regions of India so the preparations vary widely. Each family may have a different recipe made to suit their taste & liking. While there are sweet and spicy chutneys, this hot, tangy and spicy chutney belongs to South Indian cuisine & is a staple....
I had many requests from readers for this recipe as the pickle keeps good for 1 to 2 years. I was on a 6 weeks Vacation to India and just returned back home. This time I got to see the entire process of making this so thought of sharing it with some step by step pictures that I have shot. Amla pickle is prepared during Jan to feb but it is best to consume during the summers....
The method shown in this post is simple to follow. The key to this chocolate sponge cake is to beat the eggs well until a ribbon consistency is achieved. This chocolate sponge cake is great to use as a base for black forest cake. I baked this cake a month ago to make a black forest cake but ended up frosting it with melted chocolate which turned out to be very good....
To make andhra pappu, most people use a lot of red chili powder, green chilies and tamarind to make it sour and hot. Due to these ingredients, the dish gets a deep orange to red color. I have shared a lot of andhra pappu recipes on this blog, but none have that kind of a color since I rarely use lot of tamarind and chili powder. Dal turns acidic with the addition of tamarind, chili powder and is not easy on the tummy especially if consumed regularly....
It pairs very well with any biryani, rice pulao, paratha or even with chapati. When ever I have guests for a meal, I prefer to make this to go with any kind of chicken biryani or veg biryani or even pulao since it is quick if we have boiled eggs ready. More kurma recipes Veg kurmaPotato kurmaPaneer korma Preparation Boil the eggs, remove the shells and make few incisions randomly and set aside....
Jowar is mainly used to make bhakri or roti, called as jolada rotti or jonna rotti in kannada and telugu. Making jowar roti for a large family is time consuming and a fair amount of practice is needed to make them thin, soft and perfect. To make them good, we also need fresh flour which is sometimes not available here in Singapore. So as an alternate i began to make these jowar dosa since very long....
To make this lemon pepper fish, you can use any kind of fish that has a firm flesh. I have used fresh water fish here. You can also use salmon but it does not absorb the flavors of spices. This lemon pepper fish is made in South Indian style with curry leaves and spices like fennel, red chilli powder, ginger garlic and green chilies. I have given substitutes that you may easily find to make the dish....
If you are a beginner and not sure how to introduce oatmeal into your diet or unsure about the kind of oats to use, this post will help you decide. This oatmeal recipe is easy to scale up or down depending on how many people you are trying to feed. Health Benefits of Oats Oats are full of healthy vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They’re most famous, however, for being a great source of filling fiber....
In this post I show you how to make the perfect onion raita that not only tastes delicious but also cools down the palate & helps in digestion. Well, a Raita is a simplest South Asian side dish made with yogurt, veggies, fruits, spices and herbs. But you will find numerous methods and recipes, varying by country, region and even home. Curd also known as Dahi forms the base of this dish and is the only ingredient common in all types of raitas....
If you have ever eaten at a North Indian restaurant you are more likely to be hooked to the tandoori dishes. Tandoori paneer tikka is one of the most popular and is immensely loved by everyone, kids and grownups alike! But what is so special about these… Soft mouth melting paneer with a burst of smoky flavour and an aroma of tandoori spices is extremely delicious to savour! About Paneer Tikka Paneer tikka is a North Indian appetizer where chunks of paneer are marinated in spiced yogurt and grilled in a Tandoor, a traditional clay oven....
If you are not from India, I am sure you are wondering what it is. About Tutti Frutti Cake Tutti frutti cake is a type of Indian fruit cake made with tutti fruttis (candied fruits), all-purpose flour, sugar, butter and vanilla essence. Much like any other bakery style sponge cakes a tutti frutti cake is light, moist, airy and is also available with an egg-free option. So it is basically a sponge cake to which candied fruits are added....
This post will guide you in detail onWhen & how to introduce wheat to your baby?The possible reactions after consuming wheatHealth benefits of wheatHow to make wheat porridge for baby? You can check this post for more Indian baby food recipes. When to introduce wheat to baby? Typically a baby is introduced to solids after 6 to 8 months of age. A baby has to be breastfed exclusively until it completes 6 months....
But all of them do take some time, as the nuts and seeds are roasted, cooled and then ground. So this simple brinjal curry comes to rescue when you are longing for something quick and simple. You can also easily make variations to the basic recipe I have shared here. For a simple Indian meal, serve it over rice or with any Indian flatbreads of your choice like roti or parathas....
They go perfectly well even with a cup of tea as a evening snack. These can also be used as patties to make chicken burger or can be stuffed in wraps. For this chicken cutlet recipe, I have used boneless chicken breasts but bone-in chicken can also be used. I make cutlet using this keema which I shared sometime ago. Sharing another method today which taste very different from the earlier one....
This can be served with a hot soup and some bread toast. We served with this chicken soup and veg cheese toast. You can also have it with Mushroom soup or Sweet corn soup, Cheese garlic toast or this quick French toast. For more pasta recipes, checkWhite sauce pastaRed sauce pastaMasala pastaSpaghetti aglio olioPasta recipe with mushroomsPasta soup Preparation for chicken pasta recipe Bring 10 cups of water to a boil in a large pot....
Vindaloo The history of Vindaloo has been traced back to the times when Portuguese sailors carried wooden barrels containing meat soaked in a mixture of wine & garlic. This was an age old technique to preserve, brine & flavor up the meat. Over a period of time naturally wine turns to vinegar & the meat developed a flavor. Influenced by the Portuguese, Goans derived a new dish named “VINDALOO”. It was flavored & spiced up to suit their local taste buds....
Chickpeas have been cultivated, or at least eaten, in the Middle East for nearly 10,000 years. They were eventually brought to and cultivated in the Mediterranean and South Asia, where they remain important to local cuisines. In fact, there’s a few very famous spiced chickpea dishes from the Indian subcontinent called Chana masala and Punjabi Chole. About Chickpea Curry This is not a Chana Masala and not a Punjabi Chole as well!...
For vegetarian Indians dal is a vital source of protein & nourishment. And the same for non-vegetarians too, it is a supplementary source. In either case, lentils are served with almost every meal in Indian households. So to keep it exciting, we cook lentils in numerous ways and this dal takda is one of them. About Dal Tadka Dal tadka is a popular Indian dish where cooked spiced lentils are finished with a tempering made of ghee/ oil and spices....
After all, you’ve countless rice dishes in Asian cuisine with personal favorites as well. You have rice and lentils. There is always curry and rice for curry fans. You’ll also find umpteen recipes with your humble egg as the hero ingredient. But fried rice with egg is a usual recipe in Asian cooking & you will find numerous versions of it. This unique combo and the resulting explosion of flavors as you eat the first spoonful explains the popularity of Chinese egg fried rice....
