Pesara pappu-Thotakura kadala Kootu ~ Moong dal with Amaranth stalks
An easy and enduring soup prepared with yellow moong dal and stalks of amaranth leaves, packed with protein and nutrients. Ground paste of coconut, cumin and coriander seeds, enhances the flavor and...
View ArticleGutti Dondakaya Vepudu ~ Stuffed Tindora Fry
Tendli/Ivy gourds lovers will enjoy today's dish. A perfect stuffing recipe that couldn't get any better. You will need good quality, tender tindora to prepare this dry saute. The post Gutti Dondakaya...
View ArticleSenagapappu Saggubiyyam Payasam ~ Chana dal Sago Kheer
I love festivals, planning the menu for a festive feast and especially look forward to try sweet treats that I'm yet to blog. Senagapappu Payasam is a traditional South Indian sweet dish that I...
View ArticleCarrot Masala Vada
Among the myriad varieties of vadas that South Indian cuisine boasts of, Masala Vada, is a visually pleasing and palate comforting item that beautifies the festive platter. The post Carrot Masala Vada...
View ArticleVankaya Mamidi Pachadi ~ Eggplant-Raw Mango Chutney
Raw mango not only adds a tangy punch to this earthy pachadi but enhances the taste of sauteed brinjals that are blended in roasted cumin, red chillis and garlic and tempered with mustard seeds and...
View ArticleSpicy Chicken Legs
I usually make this roast recipe using chicken legs and Nehal is extremely fond of it. Few spices go into its making and ensure you marinate the chicken for at least 3-4 hrs if not overnight and roast...
View ArticleThotakura Bangaladumpa Vepudu ~ Amaranth leaves Potato Fry
A mild and sweet flavored stir fry using amaranth leaves and potatoes. I have used the leaves and tender stalks of amaranth that were par boiled and sauteed along with boiled potatoes in a paste of...
View ArticleKalchina Vankaya Tomato Pachadi ~ Roasted Eggplant Tomato Chutney
The winning combination of roasted eggplants and tart-sweet tomatoes is a match made in heaven. Roasted eggplant lends a deliciously smoky edge while balancing out the tart flavor of tomatoes. Works...
View ArticleKakarakaya Vepudu ~ Bittergourd Fry (2)
High on the nutritive quotient, Karela, is a vegetable that is available all year round at our local farmer's market and a regular at our home. Few takers for this knobbly, humble, bitter tasting...
View ArticleTomato Coriander Mint Chutney
Home grown pudina along with fresh coriander leaves and plump, ripe, juicy red tomatoes from farmer's market, sauteed with cumin, green chillis and split gram dal, blended to a coarse paste and...
View ArticleEgg Kurma
An inviting egg curry that is loved by all at home. There are numerous versions of egg korma floating round the internet. But today's recipe is bookmark-worthy. The combination of heady spices and...
View ArticleCoriander Roasted Dal Chutney
Fresh coriander is hard to come by during summer and when available, its exorbitantly priced. My vegetable vendor who supplies fresh vegetables, grown in his small farm, brought 2 bunches of fresh...
View ArticleTomato Kobbari Pachadi – Tomato Coconut Chutney
A perfect summer time chutney that makes use of farm fresh red tomatoes. Fresh coconut finds a place here but the pachadi highlights the predominate sweet-tart flavor of tomatoes and its gorgeous...
View ArticleSun-dried Tomato Pickle (Garlic Flavored)
Today's recipe differs from the earlier blogged Endu Tomato Pachadi in terms of the seasoning. Asafoetida aka hing is replaced with crushed garlic, mustard seeds and fresh curry leaves that are...
View ArticleChamadumpala Pulusu ~ Arbi (Taro Root) Curry
At home, we enjoy taro root cooked in a tangy tamarind sauce aka pulusu. I also enjoy this starchy tuber when it takes the form of a stir fry or chips seasoned with chilli powder and salt. The post...
View ArticleQuick & Easy Chicken Pulao
Many frown upon the plain 'pulao' considering it inferior to the pampered 'biryani'. The chicken pulao that we make at home is no less than any saffron laced biryani in spite of its simplicity. A...
View ArticleBeerakaya Pesarapappu Kootu ~ Ridge gourd and Moong dal
This kootu recipe is so perfect for this time of the year. Lightly spiced moong dal and ridge gourd combination is a match made in heaven. Very nurturing to the body and soul. And not to mention, the...
View ArticleDondakaya Kobbari Vepudu ~ Tindora Coconut Stir Fry (5)
Must-have item on special occasions and a stir fry that is bound to convert hard core skeptics. It's the sort of thing you should make only when you come across fresh, tender, bright green tindora....
View ArticleVaamu Aaku Bajji ~ Ajwain Patta (Fresh Carom Leaves) ke Pakode
Vizag is experiencing pleasant weather conditions with light drizzles and cool breeze. Its hard to resist the temptation of savoring hot off the stove snacks with a cup of hot chai. Handful of...
View ArticleFlax Seeds Curry Leaf Karam Podi
One of nature's best health food which is a valuable source of omega 3 and dietary fiber is flax seed. Known for its nutritional benefits which include lowering of cholesterol, protection against...
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