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This post shows you how easy it is to cook okra perfectly without getting slimy. About Bhindi Masala ‘Bhindi’ is a Hindi term for ‘Okra’ & ‘Masala’ here is an Indian curry base made with onions, tomatoes, spices and herbs. So ‘Bhindi Masala’ means okra cooked in a spicy onion tomato masala. Made with everyday ingredients, this simple bhindi masala is extremely easy to cook. It is a common everyday side dish made in many Indian homes & restaurants....

About Bisi Bele Bath Bisi bele bath is a traditional dish from Karnataka, a Southern Indian state. The term “Bisi bele bath” translates to “Hot lentil rice dish”. “Bisi” is a Kannada word meaning “Hot” (temperature), “Bele” translates to “Lentils” and “Bath” is a word that denotes a “gooey dish cooked by immersing the ingredients in water”. This gooey goodness tempered with pure ghee is amazingly delicious and is hugely popular in the restaurants and tiffin centres of Karnataka....

Coconut chutney, tomato chutney, coconut pudina chutney, tomato pickle, mango pickle are some of our favorite choices to serve with these. Moong Dal Dosa These instant version of Moong Dal Dosa are inspired from the traditional Andhra Pesarattu that uses whole green gram aka mung beans and spices. But this instant version is made with skinned and split lentils so they really don’t require a long soak. Every time the laziness kicks in I resort to these as I don’t need to plan or prepare ahead....

This year navratri is celebrated from 26th September to 5th October 2022. Vijayadashami is celebrated on 5th October 2022. Each state has their own way of celebrating Navratri, Offering different kinds of foods to the Goddess, fasting , decorating golu/kolu/koluvu , inviting friends and relatives is a part of the 10 day festival celebrations. The fasting that we ever did at my mum’s home was to consume 1 to 2 cups of milk or fruits during the day abstaining from all other foods and break the fast after the evening puja, with a meal that was offered to the Goddess as naivedyam or prasadam....

In South India, charcoal/ fire grilled corn on the cobs smeared with green chili paste are very much popular. Apart from that sweet corn soup, masala corn, buttered corn and crispy corn are also popular in the food cafes and restaurants. This corn chaat is a healthy, nutritious & home style snack. It uses no fancy ingredients and can be prepared in just 5 mins if you have the boiled corn ready....

Chicken manchurianPaneer manchurianVeg machurianGobi manchurianMushroom manchurian They are mostly deep fried, loaded with MSG, colors and sauces hence may not be a healthy option to eat these out often. This baby corn starter goes well as a starter or as a side with fried rice or hakka noodles. I have used minimum amount of corn flour, plain flour and sauces in this recipe. Feel free to use more sauces to make the dish more saucy....

You can also check these other recipes of pakki mutton biryani recipe and hyderabadi mutton dum biryani on the blog. The recipe shared in this post is good for beginners and for those who do not have much time to go through an elaborate process of making dum biryani. To make this easy biryani recipe, you don’t need any readymade biryani masala powder, since I am also sharing how to make an instant biryani masala powder which can be made in just 2 minutes....

About Nei Choru Ney choru is a traditional Kerala rice dish made with kaima rice (jeerakasala rice), whole spices, ghee, nuts, raisins and onions. Jeerakasala rice also known as kaima rice is widely used in Malabar region to make ghee rice and biryani. This short grain rice has a unique aroma and is a quick cook rice that gets cooked in a short time. If you do not have Jeerakasala rice, you can also make this using any other rice variety....

Like most other kids, mine too love anything with cheese. These cheese balls, cheese sandwich, pizza & Garlic cheese toast were their all-time favorites. Ever since they tasted this paneer cheese toast they are much in love with these and is their new super favorite. These not only make a great evening snack but also go so well in a meal with some warm comforting soup & veggie salad. Here are some soups you may pair if making these for a meal....

Snake gourd or potlakaya is one of the most nutritious veggies. It is commonly known as padwal in Indian language or hindi. It is widely used to make curry, stir fry and chutney recipes. It is said to have many medicinal values too. It is a natural antibiotic, expectorant, and laxative. It can disperse phlegm, expel toxins and is anti-inflammatory. Potlakaya also helps relieve dryness and has many more health benefits....

This pumpkin halwa or kaddu ka halwa is simple to make. It needs only few ingredients and gets done under 20 minutes. I have mentioned 2 options to use pumpkin: grated or pressure cooked. Halwa made using grated pumpkin retains most nutrients as it is lightly cooked and only for a while. However it is a matter of convenience. If you find it hard to grate, go for the other option mentioned in the step by steps....

About Rava Laddu Rava laddu are sweet balls made primarily with semolina (rava, suji) as the main ingredient. Various ingredients like ghee, coconut, sugar, jaggery, cardamoms, cashews and raisins are also used. These are traditionally made during Indian festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi, Navaratri, Diwali and Sankranti. Ladoos are Indian traditional ball shaped sweets made with flour, sugar, cardamom powder and pure ghee. In rava laddu recipe, flour is replaced with fine semolina which is the star ingredient....

Shami kabab are usually made with mutton however they can also be made using chicken the way I have made here. These taste very very delicious and very flavorful due to the addition of chana dal and spices. I have shallow fried these and they do not absorb oil if the mixture is made right. These turn out to be slightly glossy or shiny as these are dipped in egg mixture before frying....

About Sheer Khurma Sheer khurma is a festive pudding made by simmering fine vermicelli with milk, dates, nuts and sugar. Sheer khurma is a Persian term, where ‘sheer’ means ‘milk’ and ‘khurma’ means ‘dates’. This delicious and rich dessert is made on the day of Ramadan. Most Muslim homes make this in large quantities as they share it with friends & relatives. Though the name Sheer khurma literally indicates the presence of dates in the pudding, a lot of households also make this without using dates....

Sundal To make sundal, legumes, lentils or grains are first soaked and cooked until tender. Later they are added to a tempering made with ghee/ oil, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, urad dal, curry leaves, red chilies and hing. Lastly coconut the star ingredient is also added to the sundal. Sundal is also made in other South Indian states and is known by different names. Since this is mostly made for religious occasions, ingredients like onion and garlic are not used....

Veg Dum Biryani Hyderabadi vegetable dum biryani is one of the most popular, aromatic and delicious food loved by many. Making a vegetable biryani can be as simple as making it in a pressure cooker or one that is prepared with a fresh ground masala and dum cooked like the one shown in this post. This vegetable dum biryani recipe is roughly adapted from the hyderabadi vahchef’s video and is one of the best veg biryani that I can ever make....

Indian crepes known as dosas are a very popular food from the South Indian cuisine. We make many kinds of dosas using lentils, rice, grains and even with flour. Adai is one such variation and is similar to the Andhra Pesarattu which is made with green moong dal and spices. Whether you are looking for healthy meal option or trying to include more protein in your diet, these are simply great for you!...

Indian cuisine is diverse and there are numerous ways to prepare every dish. Mango pickle is made in so many ways across India and every version tastes so much different from the others. Avakaya is from Andhra Cuisine, a Southern Indian cuisine that is synonymous to hot and spicy foods. About Avakaya The term “Avakaya“, is a blend of two words, where “ava” means “Mustard” and Kaya means “Raw uncooked fruit or vegetable”....

About Badam Burfi Badam Burfi is a traditional Indian fudge made with almonds, sugar, ghee and cardamom powder. There are a few different ways to make almond barfi. Traditionally it was made by soaking, peeling, blending and then adding it to reduced milk. Cooked further to get a thick consistency that would set to burfi upon cooling. This almond burfi is vegan as there is no milk or ghee used in the recipe....

The recipe shared here is one of the most easiest beetroot recipes that can be made in minutes. You can either grate the beetroot or cube it. Beetroot is a vegetable which doesn’t need to be cooked for long time. Cooking for short time also helps to preserve the nutrients and the sweet flavor. This beetroot curry goes well as a side in an Indian meal or just with rice and chapati....