You can also use this rice rava to make upma, after roasting it very well. Rice Rava Since Ganesh Chaturthi is around the corner, thought of sharing this as a separate post so you don’t go wrong. I am not aware if this is available in the grocery stores but we always make this at home since it is for Naivedyam. We want the undrallu and kudumulu to be non-sticky and fluffy so always use aged rice....
Mughlai Cuisine has given the world some culinary wonders and Shahi Paneer is no exception. This dish is a creamy blend of textures and is not very hot or fiery like this Kadai Paneer. Like Paneer Butter Masala and Paneer Makhani, this is one of those mild vegetarian curry that is a refreshing change from all the spice and heat of other sides and mains. If you’re searching for a recipe to impress family and friends for a luncheon or dinner party, this dish has all the elements of an enticing side....
About Bhindi Do Pyaza Bhindi do pyaza translates to okra cooked with twice the amount of onions or onions added at 2 different stages of cooking. “Bhindi” is the Hindi word for ‘okra’ and “Do” means “twice” & “pyaz” refers to “onions”. So as the name says bhindi do pyaza is a dish consisting of okra that has been cooked with twice the amount of onions. There are different notions about the term “Do pyaza”....
Today’s markets are flooded with ready made powders and masalas that many buy them instead of preparing at home. But making biryani masala powder at home is very easy. The aroma of fresh homemade spice powder is always superior to the store bought ones. It can be prepared in bulk and freezed. It lasts for an year, if packed in separate containers or foils and handled with moist free spoons and hands....
Cabbage Patties Vada are traditional spiced lentil fritters or patties made often in the Indian homes and restaurants. There are many different kinds of vada popular among the Indian food lovers. The South Indian Medu vada, Masala vada and Dahi vada are some popular kinds. Cabbage vada is not so popular but you will find a lot of South Indian home cooks making these as a way to use up the extra cabbage....
It is basically used in 2 different forms – 1. Whole seeds and 2. Ground form which is known as ground cumin, cumin powder and jeera powder (in Indian languages). While it is commonly used in the Indian sub-continent, it is also used in the Mediterranean region, Latin America, North Africa, Mexico and the Middle East. In Indian cooking, the whole seeds are usually added to hot oil or ghee....
This can be baked using oil or butter, whole wheat flour (atta) or plain flour (maida) or whole wheat pastry flour or a mix of these. I have made this cake several times with light olive oil & coconut oil. If you do not like the flavor of oil in cakes, please use melted butter. I have also used atta a few times & it went well for us. If you do not like the nutty aroma of whole wheat flour then use plain flour....
About Eggless Cake This eggless chocolate cake recipe was first posted on the blog 9 years ago. I thought it’s time for me to update all my latest tips and tricks. So in this updated post, I have also tried to answer a lot of readers’ queries which will be helpful for beginners. If you are new to baking or trying this recipe for the first time, I highly insist you read the full post so you bake this beautiful cake easily....
Quinoa is a naturally gluten free seed that is consumed just like any other grain. It is packed with high protein, fiber, antioxidants & vital minerals. If you are new to this super food, do include it in your diet & experience the health benefits. We try to include a variety of whole grains in our diet. I often cook steel cut oats, millets, brown rice, broken wheat & quinoa for our meal....
But should not be consumed raw unless it is pasteurized or boiled well. The excess milk after the calf consumes is distributed among friends and relatives to express their joy of the new arrival i.e. the calf. To make junnu or kharvas, on the first day, this milk is mixed with regular whole milk, jaggery, cardamom powder and pepper. Then it is steam cooked until it firms up and becomes a pudding....
A perfect recipe for lunch or dinners, especially weekends when you want something different. About Navratan Korma The word “Navratan” is a blend of 2 words “Nav” and “ratan”. Nav is a Hindi word for number “nine” and ratan means “Gems”. So Navratan means nine gems and Korma is a curry made with a base of nuts, curd, coconut or seeds. Navratan korma is a mild spiced vegetarian side dish containing nine items like vegetables, nuts and fruits in a creamy gravy....
The best part about these paneer popcorn is they remain crunchy even after an hour. These can also be prepared ahead and kept in the fridge. Just need to fry them when desired. Since I made these paneer popcorn for kids I have used very little spice powders which will go well with them. If you are making for grown ups then double the spice powders or as desired. To make these paneer popcorn, I have just followed the same method I shared on the chicken popcorn recipe....
Most Indian households make these for the weekend & festive meals. Similar to Naan, tandoori roti & Bhatura these are very much popular in the Indian restaurants and are served for breakfast & even for a meal. So what is poori or puri? About Poori – Puri Poori also spelled as puri is an Indian fried bread made with just 3 ingredients – wheat flour, salt and water. Small portions of unleavened dough is rolled to small discs and deep fried in hot oil....
The recipe shared here is from my Mum who prefers to mill the ragi for making rava and then using for this upma. But I have seen it being sold in many places in South India and even in Singapore. To make this upma, I have made my own ragi rava which I will share soon. For more ragi recipes, you can check this collection of 18 ragi recipes on the blog....
I include different kinds of gourds in our diet. Ridge gourd, bottle gourd, ivy gourd and this snake gourd are some of the most common veggies we use at home. In this post, I am sharing a simple snake gourd stir fry recipe. If you are new to this veggie then this post is going to help you learn how to choose snake gourd, how to clean & prepare it for cooking....
With milk & cream providing the richness, spices like cinnamon adding a nice punch, this spinach soup scores high on taste and health ratings. Spinach soup is one of those hot and yummy soups that will become a family pleaser. Kids who usually have an aversion to eating greens will enjoy eating spinach in this soup form. This is a wonderful way to sneak in vital nutrients from green leafy veggies....
One of the perks of this aglio olio recipe is that this entire dish can be prepared in under 30 minutes. In fact, in the time it takes you to boil water and cook the pasta, you can prep your ingredients and start the sauce. By the time it is perfectly al dente, you are just a few minutes from pan to table. Beyond the ease of preparation, this is a classic that will appeal to kids and adults alike....
My husband is a biryani lover and never misses an opportunity to try various kinds of biryani. Each time we travel to India, we are on a mission to find the best biryani around. This Andhra Chicken Biryani is something we happened to find many many years ago in Bangalore-based Andhra restaurants. In the past 2 decades, restaurants have come and gone but this particular biryani variety seems to be the most ordered even in Mid-2022....
This Lucknowi biryani recipe is a generic one that can be used to make either a chicken or mutton biryani. The recipe would not change other than the cooking time of meat. Awadhi biryani is different from the Hyderabadi biryani in terms of taste and flavors. While most hyderabadi biryani recipes call for ground spices or biryani masala , awadhi biryani is made with whole spices alone. There is no pudina or mint leaves used, but I have used it since I found some popular chefs using it in youtube....
If you do not have a oven, you can refer to my pressure cooker cake post and bake it. This recipe makes a large 8 by 8” cake that serves 16. If you are a newbie, simply halve the recipe and bake in a 6 inch pan. Since smaller cakes won’t last even for 2 days in my home I always bake in an 8 inch pan. About Banana Cake The best thing about this banana cake recipe is you can make it with whole wheat flour or white wheat flour....
