These soya burgers are made much similar to the Indian style veggie burger I had shared earlier. But this one has a different dressing along with the addition of soya granules. The soya cutlets are very delicious and can also be served as a snack with some green chutney or mint chutney. You can also wrap them in your kathi rolls. The mixture can also be made to soya kebabs and grilled....
Soya keema is nothing but meal maker sold in granules form. These are easily available in the Indian grocery stores and can be used in a lot of dishes. You can make curries, pulao and many kinds of snacks. Soya keema is similar to the meat keema in texture but not in the flavour and taste. It has no flavour of its own. So soya meat always require good amount of spices....
About Tomato Soup This Tomato Soup is absolutely comforting, tastes delicious & is flavor packed. A good Tomato Soup is all about the flavors, with a right balance of sour & sweetness. This homemade soup made with fresh tomatoes is one of the best I have been making for my family. It is super simple to make and needs only a handful of ingredients yet tastes amazing. Tomato Soup is made in so many ways....
More aside brinjal pakodas! We have a new bajji contender in town. A bowl of hot bajii, pakora or bhajiya can make a frustrating day instantly feel better. While everyone is familiar with and loves munching on Onion pakoda by the dozen, the aloo version remains a distant third in popularity charts after Chili bajji. While aloo pakora are traditionally paired with monsoon and a hot cuppa of Masala Chai, you can make these anytime you need something crunchy for snacking....
In this post I share an easy payasam recipe that you can make on the festive day and offer to the Lord. About Aval Payasam Aval is the Tamil word for flattened rice, also known as poha, beaten rice or parched rice. Payasam is a traditional South Indian pudding made with various grains, is sweetened with jaggery & flavored with cardamoms. Lots of cashews and raisins are fried in a generous amount of ghee which is lastly poured over the payasam....
You don’t have to wait for fall or winter to make this delightful barley soup. Cook this at any time of the year. Vegetarian barley soup is substantial enough for a light meal and easy enough to make. Prepare this ahead and you have a ready dinner for those busy workdays. About Barley Soup Barley soup is a popular dish from the fall and winter collection of delicious and satiating vegetarian soups....
About Cabbage Stir Fry This Asian Cabbage Stir Fry is cooked on high heat with a touch of oil and simple flavoring ingredients like garlic and soya sauce. A couple of other veggies like carrot and bell peppers are used as its trusty sidekicks. The dish is vegan but you can easily include eggs or meat for added nutrition. For a simplest meal serve it over plain rice or with roti....
Like any other fritters these gobi pakora are best served hot with or without any side. Honestly these don’t need anything on the side but for many Indians chai-pakora are inseparable so a cup of masala chai will be great with these cauliflower pakoda. These are a great alternate to the gobi Manchurian or the chilli gobi if you are trying to avoid those store bought bottled sauces. So these are similar to the South Indian gobi 65 but are vegan as no yogurt is used here....
Ingredients like ginger, jeera, green chilies and curry leaves flavor up the chekkalu. Channa dal is another key ingredients that is used. It can be replaced with moong dal. Even split peanuts can be added but the traditional recipe never had them. To make chekkalu I have used store bought flour. Traditionally these were made by washing the rice, drying and then milling rice in a flour mill. The recipe method shared in this post will give you thin, crunchy and tasty chekkalu....
The gravy tastes very delicious just with the addition of few cashews or almonds. You can also add in half cup of green peas to make gobi matar recipe. You may also like these simple cauliflower recipesCauliflower curryAloo gobi recipeDry aloo gobi sabjiGobi 65Restaurant gobi manchurian Preparation for gobi masala or cauliflower gravy This step is optional. If you do not prefer to use raw onions in the gravy as sometimes they make the gravy bitter then you can follow this....
These leaves hold a special place in the Andhra cuisine especially in and around Guntur region. These leaves are used in various dishes in everyday cooking. Apart from the pickle, other popular dishes are gongura pappu, gongura mamsam, gongura royalu, chicken curry and dry gongura chicken fry which are prepared with these red sorrel leaves. I am sharing 2 recipes in this post. One is made like the nilava pachadi or pickle and the other one is a chutney....
We love our basic Besan Chilla for the ease of making the batter, but these moong dal chilla are a better option since I prefer to minimize store bought flour & use lentils instead. Moong dal chilla are also easier to digest than the besan cheela making them the best even for toddlers. About Moong Dal Chilla Moong dal chilla are savory Indian Pancakes made with soaked and ground split mung lentil batter....
There is no specific ratio or proportion to follow to make this oats chivda. I used 3/4 cup oats and 1 heaped cup poha. You can alter this to suit your taste. Uncooked oats may not go well for some folks, so adjust as desired. You can also check this Poha chivda recipe You may also like to check these oats recipesSesame oats ladooOats ladooCrispy oats dosaOats pancakesBesan oats chilla...
Chivda In Indian bakeries and stores you will find numerous brands selling Poha Chivda. There are different styles of making it. We don’t buy the store bought ones since we don’t know the quality of ingredients used, especially the oil. At home we have the liberty to choose the best ingredients, mostly organic and can also customize to our taste. For healthier option, you can roast the chivda in a pan or in oven as it needs very little oil....
About Potato Sandwich Potato Sandwich also known as Aloo sandwich is an Indian sandwich variety with a spiced potato filling. There are numerous ways to make them. Some use green chutney while some use tomato ketchup as a sandwich spread. You get to see tons of variations in the Indian cafes and canteens. To make these, all you need is some boiled potatoes, spices, herbs and bread of your choice. Within a jiffy these are ready for a treat....
Ragi is an ancient super food not much known to the other parts of the world. If you are new to Ragi read on to know more. What is ragi ? Ragi is a cereal grain that is widely grown and eaten in southern parts of India. It is known as finger millet in English. It is well known as ragi in kannada, ragulu in telugu, kezhvaragu or keppai in tamil, Marwa in Bengali & Nepali, Nachani in Marthi & Gujarati and mandika in Hindi....
If you are looking for a healthy, natural high-protein and nutritious dessert or a snack bar, look for further – This Anjeer Barfi is the perfect one! About Anjeer Barfi Anjeer barfi is a traditional Indian burfi variety made with dried figs and nuts. Anjeer is a Hindi word that translates to “Dried figs” and burfi is a dessert. This barfi is flavored with cardamoms & do not have any added sweetener....
The boiling method is good when you have plenty of apples to use up. The juice made this way also keeps longer for about 10 to 15 days in the refrigerator. Fresh fruit juices are better for optimal health benefits as they are free from additives. Here are some benefits of fresh apple juice: Builds overall immunity helping the body to fight against frequent cold, coughs and infections.Beautiful, flawless and blemish free skin keeping wrinkles, acne and pigmentation at bay....
Fresh oranges are packed with a number of vitamins and nutrients. They are rich in vitamin C, potassium, and folate. Also loaded with beneficial antioxidants and can be attributed to an overall improvement in heart health. Beyond that, it is believed to decrease inflammation which makes it a smart choice to enjoy it for good health. Remember how we were taught in school “An apple a day keeps a doctor away”?...
Aval upma is the South Indian style of preparing poha and is a variation to the basic rava upma. This can be eaten with plain yogurt or with a cup of tea or coffee. Making aval upma is very quick and just takes about 15 minutes. I have shared only the basic version here. You can also use mixed veggies to add some nutrition to the dish. Potatoes, peas, capsicum and carrots go well in this dish....
