About Ragi Mudde Ragi mudde are gluten-free traditional balls made with finger millet flour. Finger millet is known as ragi in South India, and mudde is a Kannada word for soft ball. Ragi mudde are nutritious, healthy and a wholesome every day food of a large rural population in Karnataka. Ragi was well known as the poor man’s grain from decades as they are easy to grow with minimal water resources and zero pesticides....
In India, we make many different kinds of halwas, which are the Indian style puddings & rava kesari is one of them. This semolina dessert is made in many regions across India, so the recipes vary widely from one region to other. The version I have shared here is specific to South India. About Rava Kesari Rava kesari is a sweet dish from South Indian cuisine. “Rava” is a South Indian word for “semolina” and “Kesari” is an Indian word for “orange or saffron color”, which is the key ingredient in this dish....
About Plantain Known by different names such as Aratikaya in Telugu, Kache kela in Hindi & Vazhakkai in Tamil, Plantain is a kind of banana that is used in cooking. These are used for cooking purposes when they are still unripe, firm and green. These plantains are different from the regular bananas and are distinguished by their usage. Plantains are always cooked, mostly consumed unripe while the skin is still green....
There are basically 2 kinds of akki roti. The first one is made the simplest way by mixing the rice flour with other ingredients to form a dough. Portions of this dough is then spread with fingers to a flatbread. The second one is known as ubbu roti, ukkarisida rotti. It is made with a dough where the rice flour is steam cooked in hot boiling water for a brief period....
Indian street foods need no introduction, they are immensely popular & are a common thing you see right on the street food carts to the upscale restaurants in India. You will find numerous mouthwatering dishes which include several appetizers and even wholesome meals. Bhel puri, Pav bhaji, Aloo tikki & samosa are some of the other popular street foods of India. Aloo chaat is yet another such super delicious and addictive snack which is much loved by everyone....
To make these sandwiches, I have also used carrots, onions and tomatoes which add different flavors and taste to the filling. You may like to check this collection of 32 sandwich recipes How to Make Avocado Sandwich Wash carrots, onions, avocado, tomatoes, coriander leaves & green chilies. Grate the carrots, finely chop onions & garlic. Deseed and chop tomatoes. Finely chop coriander leaves. Boil corn if using from cob. I used frozen corn so I just rinsed them , drained and used here....
This is one of the world’s most popular vegetarian curries & is a staple in Indian homes & restaurants. About Chana Masala Chana masala is a North Indian curried dish made with white chickpeas, onions, tomatoes, spices and herbs. ‘Chana’ is a Hindi word for ‘Chickpeas’ and ‘Masala’ here refers to a ‘spiced gravy’. So Chana Masala is nothing but chickpeas simmered in a spicy onion tomato masala. Though the dish originated in the Punjab region of India, it is made in numerous ways across the Indian sub-continent....
Jaggery This post may be useful to those who like to make Jaggery syrup and stock it for using in kids’ or toddlers’ food or in payasam or any other Indian recipes. I have mentioned about this jaggery syrup in many toddler food posts earlier and hence had few queries from readers on how to make it. This can be stored for about 3 months at room temperature and for over 6 months in refrigerator....
Traditionally uttapam were made with leftover idli & dosa batter that is usually sour. Making the traditional uttapams is a bit of work as the lentils and rice have to be soaked, ground and fermented. These instant rava uttapams are just a variation of the traditional dish & is super quick to make as it only needs mixing the ingredients to make the batter. For the healthier versions, I usually make Oats uthappam, millet uttapam and wheat flour uttapam for breakfast....
The dish stores well for a couple of days and is a tasty choice for a make ahead dinner. About Kadala Curry Kadala is a Malayali word for Chickpeas. So kadala curry is a curried dish of black chickpeas where they are simmered with onions, ground and whole spices, coconut paste or coconut milk and curry leaves. A typical South Indian tempering of mustard seeds and curry leaves adds a punch to this kadala curry....
Over the years these have become so popular that one can find many versions of the filling like mixed vegetables, paneer and even noodles. These are similar to the wraps but are made in the Indian style using roti/ paratha. Kathi rolls are made often at home for my kids school lunch box and sometimes even for their evening meal. I am sharing a most easiest version made with mixed vegetables....
About Malpua Malpua are traditional North Indian pancakes made with wheat flour, jaggery or sugar and cardamom powder. Various ingredients like semolina, fennel seeds, milk, khoya, coconut, yogurt and even fruits like banana are sometimes added to the malpua batter. Malpua is a festive delight & are traditionally made in many Indian homes during festivals like Holi, Navratri and Diwali. In India, you are most likely to find a zillion versions of this celebration treat right from the households to the halwai shops (sweet shops), one different from the other depending on the region....
There were a lot of organic mangoes sent by my uncle. As always we made this mango halwa and I thought of sharing the recipe with you all. This mango kesari recipe is adapted from my pineapple rava kesari which I shared earlier. But this time I went ahead using bansi rava. If you are a health nut like me, go ahead and use broken wheat but if it is the taste and the color that matters, use semolina....
I know making mango lassi is no rocket science but I kind of felt there is really a thing in getting it right and perfect. You need to strike a balance between the sour and sweet flavors of the mangoes and yogurt. In this post I share how to make the best Mango lassi & even better than what you get in restaurants. About Mango Lassi Mango lassi is a popular lassi variety made with Indian yogurt (dahi/ curd), ripe sweet mangoes and cardamoms....
Burfi A versatile dish that lends itself to numerous variations from chocolate and nuts to fruit flavor with extracts. A perfect dessert that you can throw together in a jiffy, when you have guests coming over or when the kids crave something sweet. This recipe is a simplified way to make burfi but tastes just as awesome. This is the lazy or easy cook’s recipe. Sometime you’re not in the mood to stand before the fire and spend hours stirring a pot of milk solids to make burfi....
I love simple recipes and easy cooking that calls fewer ingredients and fewer steps to follow. This restaurant style paneer butter masala recipe is always a winner for its simplicity & amazing taste. So what is it? About Paneer Butter Masala Paneer butter masala, also known as butter paneer is a rich & creamy curry made with paneer, spices, onions, tomatoes, cashews and butter. As the name denotes, the curry is cooked in butter which imparts it’s characteristic buttery flavor to the dish....
Peanut chutney is made regularly in my home just like in most Telugu speaking homes. It is so much convenient to make this thick, creamy and delicious chutney anytime as it does not need coconut. If you are wondering what is peanut chutney? It is a traditional Indian condiment made with roasted peanuts, cumin, green chilies, garlic and salt. About this recipe This delicious peanut chutney is protein-packed, easy to make and boosts the nutrition profile of your everyday breakfast meal....
Samosa What is Samosa? Samosa is a deep fried pastry with a spiced filling usually made with potatoes, spices and herbs. Sometimes these are also made with minced meat (keema). Samosa is one of the most commonly eaten snack across India. They are hugely popular and are loved by everyone. Samosas make their appearance everywhere as a street food, party snack, restaurants and even in cafes. They are very special during the month of Ramadan and are eaten as a Iftar snack....
If you’re looking to build up on that dish and don’t mind the slightly longer cook time (around 40 minutes), this is the next level recipe for you. I make this wholesome and satiating rice and tomato meal with coconut often as we relish it immensely. While my recipe has instructions for cooking tomato bath in the pressure cooker, you can cook it in a deep pan directly on the stovetop or even in the instant pot....
About Spring Rolls Spring roll is a traditional Chinese savory snack where a pastry sheet is filled with vegetables, rolled & fried. Spring vegetables like cabbage, spring onions and carrots are used for the filling. Since traditionally they were made during the spring festival with spring vegetables, they are known as spring rolls. This centuries old Chinese food travelled all over Asia and has become a popular snack in almost every Asian Country....
