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Bored of the regular popcorn?Try this Tandoori spiced popcorn.Sure to add zing to boring popcorn and thrill your guests or kids.Spice up your movie nights or sleepovers with this tasty snack.Preparation time10 minutes Serves4 cupsServing Size2 cupCalories Per ServingApproximately 150 per servingDifficultyEasyIngredients:1 tablespoon oil (use an oil with a high smoke point- I used avocado oil)1/4... Continue Reading →
Poori was my most favorite breakfast as a kid.My mom used to make about 50 pooris in a day and me and my brother used to compete as to how many pooris we can eat, we ate upto 10 in the morning and the leftovers in the evening.The most common accompaniment to poori was this... Continue Reading →
A must have during movies, movie nights and sleepovers for kids or simple get togethers and birthday parties.Made using dried corn kernels its a very versatile snack to adjust flavors to suit your needs.Why buy processed popcorn when you can make this very easily at home!This recipe is a simple salted popcorn you can make... Continue Reading →
This was one of the cake I baked for Charity called Cake4Kids.I wanted to make a doll cake for so long and not having kids yet, I didnt know who to make it for.This little 6 year old girl from the Foster care asked for a "Frozen Cake" with a chocolate flavor.I signed up for... Continue Reading →
Turnips are an underrated vegetable when it comes to Indian cooking.I got these turnips to practice for Culinary school and wanted to incorporate them into Indian cooking.So here goes my recipe for tunrips in a tomato and coconut milk gravy.Very delicious and subtle.Preparation time30 minutes Serves2 cupsServing Size1/2 recipeCalories Per ServingApproximately 90 per servingDifficultyMediumIngredients:3 turnips diced1/2... Continue Reading →
Now that the winter is settling in and fresh greens are becoming scarce mustard leaves are a great option to provide us the warmth for the winter.The famous dish sarson ka saag is made with these.This dish is a simple and warm dal using mustard leaves and taste amazing.Preparation time30 minutes Serves2 cupsServing Size1/4 cupCalories Per... Continue Reading →
A simple Asian style dressing for salads and will also work as a dip for spring rolls, wontons etc.Preparation time5 minutes Serves2 tablespoonsServing Size1 tablespoonCalories Per ServingApproximately 40 per servingDifficultyEasyIngredients:3 teaspoons soy sauce1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar(mirin)1/2 teaspoons sesame oil1 teaspoon dried furikake seasoning(optional)1 teaspoon toasted sesame seedsProcedure:1.Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and let... Continue Reading →
I was wanting to use some persian cucumbers I had in the fridge and I saw this article on NY times and decided to give it a try.This is a light and easy side dish or salad for any meal.I used a soy vinaigrette for this recipe.Preparation time10 minutes plus time to marinadeServes2 cupsServing Size1/4... Continue Reading →
This famous Chaat item is a mixture of potato and spices shaped into patties and shallow fried and is used as a base to make Chaat.This mixture can also be used as a stuffing for pani puri along side the jeera water usually served this way in south India.Preparation time30 minutes Serves12Serving Size1 pattyCalories Per ServingApproximately... Continue Reading →
Tamarind chutney is drizzled over Indian Chaat items along with Mint/Coriander Chutney and diluted yogurt to make a tangy, spicy and tasty snack.Traditionally this is simmered with fresh tamarind to form a thick paste but this is my version of quick chutney.Preparation time10 minutes Serves1 cupServing Size1 tablespoonCalories Per ServingApproximately per servingDifficultyEasyIngredients:1 cup tamarind paste3/4 teaspoon... Continue Reading →
Prathima Koneru 