These mutton kabab can be eaten as a appetizer with mint chutney or as a side with Biryani or any rice pulao or pilaf. I have also shared the recipe of mint chutney or kabab chutney in this post. The recipe shared in this post gives you soft mutton kabab which are crisp outside, taste very delicious & flavorful. These are very very simple to make and even beginners can try them....
But what is quinoa, anyway? And how do you turn it into something even the biggest fried rice fan will enjoy? What is Quinoa? While quinoa appears to be a whole grain, it is actually a seed from something called the goosefoot plant (a relative of beets and spinach). Indigenous peoples of the Andes Mountains in South America have cultivated quinoa for at least 5,000 years, with Bolivia and Peru remaining some of the biggest producers to date....
In this ragi modak recipe, for the outer covering I have used ragi flour, milk and very little jaggery. However you can just cook the flour in water and make a dough like we make for any kozhukattai, but the method I followed below yielded me very tasty ragi modak. I followed the ragi halwa recipe for the covering. For the stuffing I used coconut, jaggery and sesame seeds, but can also be made with chana dal purnam....
Rasam – that invigorating and aromatic lentil-based thin soup-like dish from South India that tickles and excites your taste buds. A warm broth mixed in with rice & ghee is all you need on hot summer days and chilly wintry days alike. Ever wondered what makes such a simple dish so damn delicious and bursting with flavor notes from tangy to spicy and hot? A not-so secret ingredient – rasam powder....
About veg cutlet The word ‘Cutlet’ is derived from the French word ‘côtelette’ and were a typical starter/appetizer in the French Cuisine. Later they became very popular across the world and are made in numerous ways. Veg cutlet are popular in the Indian cuisine and are made with vegetables like potatoes, carrots, peas, herbs and spices. Like the traditional cutlets, our vegetable cutlets are breaded and fried until crisp. You may be wondering what a vegetable cutlet is A veg cutlet is a simple mashed and spiced vegetable patty that is dipped in batter, later dredged in bread crumbs and fried in oil....
There are 2 kinds of chalimidi: pachi chalimidi and pakkam chalimidi. Today iam sharing how to make pachi chalimidi and then how to make chalimidi undrallu. These are the traditional naivedhyam recipes in our family. These are very simple to prepare and needs only 5 mins to prepare, if you have grated or powdered jaggery in hand. These are offered to Lord Ganapathi during the Ganapathi Navaratri and most importantly on the day of Vinakaya Chavithi....
Clear Soup Clear soup is made differently in various cuisines. I have shared the method I follow at home. It is a 2 step process where firstly all the veggies are simmered to make a vegetable stock. Next some more veggies are sautéed with ginger & garlic. Then simmered in the prepared stock. This 2 step process makes the clear soup extremely flavorful & delicious similar to the one you get in Asian Restaurants....
Egg masala gravy is a Indian dish made with boiled eggs, onions, tomatoes, whole spices & spice powders. There are numerous ways an egg gravy is made in India. Each home & region may have a different recipe. I make egg gravy in so many ways. The egg masala recipe shared here will yield you a very delicious, aromatic & moderately spicy dish. It has a unique aroma that comes from the mint leaves (pudina) & whole spices used....
In the last few days I baked about 4 dozens of these cupcakes. They turned out to be simply superb. My kids have different choices of flavors. One likes the vanilla and the other chocolate. So I had to bake both. How to make these vegan Both the cupcake recipes (not frosting) can be made vegan. I adapted this eggless chocolate cake recipe to bake the chocolate cupcakes & they are vegan (not the frosting)....
Gongura belongs to a family of Roselle and is known as Ambaadi in Marathi, Pulichakeerai in Tamil and Pundi Palle in Kannada. The leaves of this plant are a rich source of iron, folic-acid and many vitamins. So these are often used to cook many dishes like chutney, curry, sambar, pickle and dal dishes. This Gongura Pachadi, Gongura Chicken, gongura pickle, gongura pulihora, gongura mamsam & gongura royyalu are some popular dishes made with these leaves....
These tried and tested recipes are a family favourite & are sure to please everyone. This collection includes restaurant and homestyle recipes which you can plan for your weekend and weeknight dinners. Easy Indian Dinner Ideas If you are wondering what to make for dinner, then this may help you. Usually South Indians eat rice, curry, veggie stir fry, sambar and rasam for dinner. Some people also eat chapathi and vegetable curry....
Sago, is more popularly known as sabudana in Hindi and are used in to make many dishes like sabudana khichdi, sabudana vada, sabudana kheer and payasam. Most people make foods with sago during fasting or festivals to offer the deities. Javvarisi payasam is one such traditional dish from Tamilnadu. About this recipe Make this javvarisi payasam either on the stovetop or in instant pot with my easy instructions. It is creamy & delicious with lots of traditional flavours that come from jaggery and cardamoms....
The plant is a healing herb and the seeds have a strong earthy taste and warm flavor. The flavor is enhanced when the seeds are heated, either roasted or fried. Ancient texts on Ayurveda describe the wonderful effects of this spice on the human body. Jeera works on the digestive system, the nervous system, the circulatory system and the reproductive system. The seeds can be used in cooking, whole or powdered & added to many dishes....
Most Indian restaurants also serve this in a thali. In South India or in Andhra restaurants it is served as menthi kura pappu. The south Indian version has curry leaves in the seasoning. To make methi dal, usually all the ingredients are just dumped in the cooker and pressure cooked till soft. Then a seasoning or tadka is made separately and poured over it. This seasoning brings out the flavors of the whole spices, garlic, red chilies and curry leaves....
This is often prepared at home as it is easy to make and tastes delicious. It can be accompanied with a simple vegetable salad or a Raita like cucumber raita or onion raita. I have made this almost the same way i make veg pulao recipe, except a different way of preparing paneer to make it flavorful. Paneer tastes bland when used in some recipes especially in pulao unless enough spices and coriander / mint leaves are used....
Poornalu are also made in other neighbouring states are known as sukhiyan in malayalam , suyam, suzhiyan or sugunta in other regional languages. To make poornam boorelu, chana dal and jaggery balls known as poornam is prepared first. Then these balls are dipped in rice & urad dal batter. Lastly deep fried until crisp and golden. It’s definitely an art to master these boorelu. Getting them in the right shape and crust that isn’t hard is something that comes by practice....
Puffed rice are nothing but rice puffs which are mostly eaten in India and neighboring countries as a snack. There are a lot of Indian street foods made with puffed rice like bhel puri, jhal muri, churumuri and this mandakkai oggarane. This recipe is easy to make and takes just 25 mins. We usually have it on the weekends for breakfast or brunch. There are a few different ways of making this dish....
If you are new to South Indian foods, then read on to know more. What is Rava Idli? Rava idli are steamed cakes made with semolina, yogurt, spices, veggies & a leavening agent. These are eaten for breakfast with coconut chutney & potato sagu (recipe at the end of the post). Traditionally idlis are made with soaked ground lentils & rice. The batter is then fermented and steamed in the shape of cakes....
And now, it has become a well-loved snack across India and abroad where you’ll find ethnic restaurants and food stalls featuring it on their menu. An explosion of flavors hits you with every bite you take. No wonder that even fine-dine restaurants and marriage caterers offer sev puri and other chaats at the buffet table. But what exactly goes into this dish that makes it such a popular and well-loved street food?...
Badam milk is one of the traditional Indian beverages that has been consumed for ages to energize the body, balance the mind, beat weakness and improve overall health. It is known as badam doodh in hindi & badam paal in south Indian languages. Badam refers to almonds & doodh or paal is a term meaning milk. What is badam milk? Badam milk is an Indian milk beverage flavored with almonds, cardamom & saffron....
