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In India during the rainy season we get an abundance of corn and my mom always used to make these in the evenings the savory version and sweet version.This recipe is the savory corn fritters.Preparation time: 30 minutesServing: Makes about 25 frittersIngredients:5 Medium size corns (3 cups of Fresh corn kernels)1 inch ginger6 to 8... Continue Reading →
I love Indo chinese food.Chili chicken and Gobi Manchurian are my all time favorite.I made this when my husband first met me and he absolutely loved it.Preparation time: 50 minutesServings:8Ingredients:Cauliflower 1 medium cut to florets(about 5-6 cups)Maida 1 cupCorn flour 1/2 cupRice flour 4 tablespoons Spring Onions or Onions 1/2 cupGarlic 12 cloves chopped Green... Continue Reading →
This simple rice dish is an accompaniment with any curry.It is gentle in flavor and tasty so you can eat it with your favorite Curry.Preparation time: 40 minutesServings:8Ingredients:Basmati Rice 4 cupsCoconut milk 2 cupsOnions 1/2 cup choppedPeas 1/3 cupCarrots 1/3 cup choppedPotatoes 1/2 cup cubedCashews 1/4 cup split in halfOil 1 tablespoonSalt to tasteProcedure:1.In a... Continue Reading →
This is a simple dish which can be served as an appetizer or a fry with rice or roti.Preparation time: 30 minutesServings:6-8Ingredients:Small Prawns 4 cupsOnions 1 cup choppedOil 1 tablespoonGrated Coconut 2 tablespoonsGinger Garlic paste 1 TablespoonRed Chili Powder 1/2 to 1 teaspoon as per tasteSalt to tasteProcedure:1.Marinate the Prawns in Ginger garlic paste,turmeric,salt and... Continue Reading →
We all must have faced that dreaded moments where the egg either gets overcooked or undercooked or the shell doesn't peel off properly.Im sharing a fool proof method to get the perfectly boiled eggs. Ingredients: Eggs 1 teaspoon oil Water Procedure: 1.Bring the water to a bubbling boil in a deep bottom dish,add oil to it.... Continue Reading →
Chicken cooked in Sorrel leaves(Gongura) is an all time Andhra Favorite Delicacy.Preparation : 1 hourServes : 6-8 personsIngredients:10 chicken leg pieces(you can also use chicken pieces 2kg(4 pounds)4 medium sized onions, Ground to paste1 stem curry leaves2 tablespoons oil1 tsp garam masala powdersalt to taste1 1/2 tablespoon ginger garlic paste1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder1 teaspoon red... Continue Reading →
This food is low in Sodium, and very low in Cholesterol. It is also a good source of Protein, Magnesium, Copper and Manganese, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber and Iron.Preparation time:40 minutesServing:6Ingredients:4 Cups of peeled and cubed potatoes2 tablespoons oil1/2 teaspoon cumin seed1/2 medium onion diced4 red chilies1/4 teaspoon turmeric1 tablespoon coriander... Continue Reading →
A simple, tasty and nutritious spinach preparation served with Rice or Roti.Preparation time:20 minutesServing:6Ingredients:Spinach 4 cups, chop into pieces,Tomatoes 2 medium choppedCurry Leaves 1 stemGreen Chilies 6-8 as per spice level neededGarlic 3 ClovesSalt to TasteTurmeric Powder 1/4 teaspoonChana Dal 2 teaspoonsUrad Dal 1 teaspoonMustard Seeds 1/2 teaspoonCumin Seeds 1/2 teaspoonOil 1 tablespoonProcedure:1.Heat a pan... Continue Reading →
Muddha Pappu Pulusu is an all time favorite of Coastal Andhrites.This dish is a stew with yams and tamarind served with Rice, muddha pappu(Toor dal),ghee, Aavakai(Mango Pickle) and Papadum.Preparation time:40 minutesServing:6Ingredients:Chilagada dumpa(yams) 4 cups peeled and sliced 2cm thickDrumsticks 2-3 sticks chopped into 1.5 inchesGreen chilies 6-10 depending on spice levelOil 1 tablespoonTamarind paste 1... Continue Reading →
Vepudu is any vegetable stir fried in oil.It is also called as Poriyal, Thoran, Porutu etc in various parts of India.Preparation time:30 minutesServing:6Ingredients:Cabbage 1 Small(about 4 cups finely chopped)Grated Coconut 4 tablespoonsCurry Leaves 1 stemGarlic 3 ClovesSalt to TasteTurmeric Powder 1/4 teaspoonChana Dal 2 teaspoonsUrad Dal 1 teaspoonMustard Seeds 1/2 teaspoonCumin Seeds 1/2 teaspoonOil 1... Continue Reading →
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