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This is a traditional preparation from Karnataka with finger millet flour and rice-also called as ragi sankati/ragi muddha. Traditionally it is only prepared with finger millet flour, but I find the texture rather unappealing and prefer this. Finger millet flour has a ton of nutritional benefits including control of diabetes and anemia, building and repair... Continue Reading →
Brussel sprouts is a healthy vegetable known to lower cholesterol and for their cancer fighting abilities,they have a slight bitterness to it making them a not so favorite for everyone. Sambar is a good way to incorporate vegetables since the lentils absorb a bit of the bitterness from the brussel sprouts.Preparation: 40 minutesServes: 6 personsIngredients:3/4... Continue Reading →
Preparation time:10 minutesServes:4Ingredients:1 pineapple peeled cut into long piecessalt to tastefew dashes of pepperProcedure:1.Heat a pan on high heat or your BBQ grill on high.2.Place the pineapple on the grill or pan and sear until grill marks or a light char appears,turn it to get the char on all other sides.Remove from Grill and sprinkle... Continue Reading →
Saag paneer is one dish that is found in all the Indian restaurants and almost everyone is familiar with it. I've eaten this Mushroom Palak Saag dish at a Nepali restaurant in Estes Park in Colorado, this is an attempt to replicate it and it has turned out quite tasty.Preparation time:30 minutesServes:4Ingredients:5 cups fresh Spinach... Continue Reading →
Rajma is a punjabi preparation with red kidney beans and onion and tomato.The masala can be prepared at home,but I personally feel the store brought masala gives more flavor than the homemade masala.Preparation time:45 minutesServes:4Ingredients:1 cup Red kidney beans soaked in water overnight1 large onion chopped finely3 large ripe tomatoes pureed1 teaspoon Ginger garlic paste... Continue Reading →
A brownie is the ultimate comfort dessert for a true chocolate lover(read me lol). Its a cross between a cake and a cookie in texture so a perfect balance of ingredients can result you in a chewy gooey brownie. Preparation time 50 minutes Serves 15 pieces Serving Size 1 piece Calories Per Serving Approximately... Continue Reading →
Caprese is an Italian delicacy where tomatoes are serves with fresh mozarella cheese.Preparation time:20 minutesServes:6Ingredients:3 tomatoes6 oz fresh mozarella cheese log1 tablespoon balsamic vinegarsalt to tastefew dashes of black pepper powderProcedure:1.Slice the tomato into 1/4 inch slices and mozarella cheese to slices.2.Place a tomato slice and stack it with a slice of mozarella followed by... Continue Reading →
A sweet and savory appetizer with sweet potato and paneer.Preparation time:40 minutesServes:12Ingredients:1/2 medium onion chopped3 button mushrooms chopped1 1/2 grated sweet potato8 green chili minced4 oz paneer grated(1/2 cup)1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste1 teaspoon coriander powder1/2 teaspoon garam masala powdersalt to taste1/4 teaspoon chat masala2 teaspoon oil or butter2 eggs1 puff pastry sheetProcedure:1.Preheat oven to... Continue Reading →
I think Tandoori dishes are the most popular of Indian Dishes. The word “Tandoor” actually means a clay/brick oven. So any dish cooked in the Tandoor would be a Tandoori dish like the Tandoori Chicken, Tandoori Naan etc.Although this dish was not cooked in a Tandoor, over the years the marinade that is applied to... Continue Reading →
A perfect party appetizer.Preparation :40 minutesServes:4Ingredients:2 medium zucchini(sliced 1/4 inch)2 teaspoon olive oil1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese1/4 cup panko bread crumbssalt to taste1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper2 pinches red chili powder1/2 teaspoon lemon juiceProcedure:1.Heat oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.2.Toss the zucchini slices with olive oil, salt, lemon... Continue Reading →
Prathima Koneru 