Raw banana is called as aratikaya in telugu. Hence the name “aratikaya bajji”. Most andhra restaurants would have these on their menu as a starter or a snack. This recipe uses unripe banana or plantain which is also widely used in andhra and tamil cuisines for making raw banana fry & raw banana curry. Aratikaya bajji recipe shared here is the way my mom would make for us. They turn out to be flavorful, crispy and tasty....
Further you can also customize yours by choosing the vegetables, kind of bread, the amount of sandwich chutney, spice powder and even the amount of butter. You are actually spoilt for choice! Of course, this humble sandwich is no longer confined to the streets of Mumbai but has firmly wedged itself in cafes, school, college & office canteens as well. So What is in a Bombay Sandwich? Buttered slice of white bread is slathered with a thick green sandwich chutney, then filled with sliced boiled potatoes, beets, cucumber, tomatoes & onions....
The first part of this recipe, i.e making chicken fry or vepudu is already on the blog but to serve it with plain rice. I am sharing in detail here how to make it for this chicken fry biryani. Chicken is stir fried here and not deep fried. There is a bit of preparation work for this recipe, but the results are worth as good as the Hyderabadi chicken biryani....
For hyderabadis this is not a new dish, but for the others iam sharing today how to make andhra chicken majestic or majestic chicken. This is a no egg recipe that yields soft and tender chicken that is fried or baked first and then seasoned like the popular street food chicken 65. Chicken can be baked or pan fried or deep fried before seasoning. If you have a good amount of time to dunk the chicken strips in butter milk for at least 2 to 4 hours, then you can bake or pan fry....
These healthy coconut ladoo can be made to a soft set burfi too with the same recipe. If made correctly this recipe yields a burfi or a laddu that does not stick to the fingers once it is cooled completely. After our house warming ceremony I was left with lot of coconuts so I had to prepare these. You can make variations to these by adding nuts too.If you have too many broken coconuts during any festivals like ganesh chathurti, Navratri Devi pooja or Diwali, you can prepare these very easily....
Cucumber Raita Cucumber raita is refreshing, cooling and comforting to the palate. Though there are many other kinds of raita like onion raita, mint raita and boondi raita, Cucumber raita is much preferred to go with a spicy biryani, especially during summers. Cucumbers are naturally cooling to the body, so a cucumber raita tones down the heat in your meal. It is simple to make and all you need is basic ingredients used in Indian cooking....
If this is your first try, you will wonder how a handful of pantry staples can really whip up to a delicious, aromatic and healthy protein-packed meal. This dal fry can be made in a regular pot on your stove-top, or in a stove top pressure cooker or an Instant pot. I have included the detailed instructions for all the 3 methods below. What is Dal Fry Dal fry is a popular Indian lentil dish where soft cooked toor dal (Skinned Split pigeon peas) aka lentils are simmered with a fried tempering consisting of ghee, whole and ground spices, onions, tomatoes and herbs....
If you are a food enthusiast new to Indian foods, I am sure you are curious to know more about gond. What is Gond? Gond is a kind of plant derived edible gum that has been enjoyed in traditional Indian foods as it is believed to have medicinal values. Gond is the Hindi term for “Edible Gum”, a plant gum that is derived from the sap of various trees. The 2 most common edible gums used in Asian foods are Acacia gum (gum Arabic) & Tragacanth gum....
Here is some quick info if you are new to this lentil: What is Masoor Dal? Masoor Dal is a quick cook protein rich lentil widely known as Red lentils. They are also called as Orange lentils & Pink lentils. These have a high nutrition profile similar to that of meat. Hence it is eaten by many people as a substitute for non-vegetarian or meat. Masoor Dal is available in 2 varieties....
The mushroom fried rice is a satisfying meal in itself, but goes well with tasty sides including chili or Manchurian gravy and tofu. You can even serve this with chicken or cauliflower wings for a heartier meal for a weekend lunch or dinner. This dish is also a healthy and easy lunch box option. Mushroom Fried Rice The smoky and umami flavor of the fried rice comes from wok style cooking....
Finally I learnt the correct way of using them which yields really delicious & nutritious smoothie that will go well even for folks with sensitive stomach. For more oats recipes, you can check this collection of 30 oats recipes. Tips to make a healthy oats smoothie For quick breakfast ideas with oats, you can checkOats porridgeOats omeletteChocolate oatsOvernight oats How to make oats fruit smoothie Rinse rolled oats with lot of water and drain completely....
Palathalikalu As I had many requests for the traditional palathalikalu recipe I am sharing my Mum’s recipe. I adapted the quick way of making the thalikalu in the murukku maker as the hand made ones take lot of time. Traditionally palathalikalu are made with homemade rice flour but I have used store bought flour since I did not make it for the Naivedyam. If you plan to offer this as naivedyam during the vinayaka chavithi puja, then make fresh rice flour at home....
I know most of us now are back to our normal schedules, looking for ideas to pack office and school lunches. Some of these also go well in the snack and lunch boxes. While anything with cheese, eggs or meat is best consumed within 2 hours of preparing (or advised to refrigerate), other kind of sandwiches keep good longer till noon. To make these sandwiches, you can use any kind of bread – plain white bread, whole grain bread or multi grain bread all go well....
The traditional recipe calls for soaking the lentils and rice for several hours, then they are ground to a batter and fermented. With this appe recipe you will be able to bypass all of these steps and make the batter under 20 mins. Spoon the batter directly to the cavities of your appe pan and cook your crispy fluffy appe. You will be surprised at how good they taste. These can be eaten on their own but a chutney & hot tea/coffee pairs well....
About Basundi Basundi is a popular milk based dessert from the western Indian states of Maharashtra, Gujarat and some parts of the Southern Indian state Karnataka. Made with the most basic kitchen staples, milk, sugar, spices and nuts, this sweet dish is served with poori or as an after meal dessert. Basundi is traditionally made by simmering full fat milk until it reduces to a slightly thicker consistency. It is then sweetened with sugar and further simmered....
You can serve these without any dip, sauce or chutney as they are flavored well and mildly spiced. This is one of those recipes which I have made many times for my kids and it has never disappointed them. In this post, I have shown deep frying the cheese balls but I usually bake them in the oven and sometimes even pan fry them. I have shared more instructions in the recipe card below....
Traditional chicken biryani is made by layering marinated chicken at the bottom of a pot followed by another layer of par cooked rice, herbs, saffron infused milk & ghee. I have shared that traditional Hyderabadi biryani here. The recipe shared here in this post details a short cut method to make a simple one pot delicious chicken biryani that you can make in a pressure cooker or a pot. So what I have shared in this post is not a dum style biriyani yet it will surprise you with a good aroma and taste....
About Curd Rice Curd Rice is a South Indian dish where soft cooked mushy rice is simply mixed with curd (Indian yogurt) and salt. It is later finished off with a flavorful tempering made with basic whole spices & curry leaves. Optionally garnished with some coriander leaves. Curd rice is also known as Thayir sadam in Tamil & Daddojanam in Telugu. It is a traditional food and is offered to the Hindu gods during pooja....
In this post I have shared 2 ways to make egg salad. The first one uses mayonnaise and the second one is made without mayo but uses lots of fresh chopped veggies. Mayonnaise is the main ingredient that gives a creamy and silky texture to the egg salad. However if you do not prefer it, you can use the substitutes which I have mentioned below. Alternately use the second recipe....
To make this eggless fruit cake, you can use any of your favorite dried fruits likes raisins, dried dates, figs, apricots, berries and glace cherries. You can also skip glace cherries if you want to avoid artificial colors. Just replace them with some dried cranberries as they add similar color to the fruit cake. You can use cashew nuts, almonds and walnuts in any proportions to make them 100 grams....
