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Dosakaya pappu is one of Andhrites favorite dishes.Preparation time:30 minutesServing:6Ingredients:Dosakaya(cucumber) 1 medium sizeToor Dal 3/4 cupTomatoes 2 Onion 1 medium sizeGreen chilies 6-8Red chilies 2 Jeera /cumin 1 teaspoonMustard 1 teaspoonUrad dal 1 teaspoonGarlic 3-4 clovesCurry leaves 1 stemSalt as per tasteHaldi powder 1\4 teaspoonOil 1 tablespoonTamarind 1/4 teaspoonasafoetida 1 pinchProcedure:1.In a pressure cooker heat... Continue Reading →
Coastal andhra is famous for it "Roti pachadis"(chutneys ground in mortar with pestle).My mom is born and brought up in visakhapatnam,this is a recipe passed on from my grandma to my mom and to me.Preparation time:25 minutesServing:Varies Ingredients:Ridge Gourd 3 cups choppedTomatoes 1 cup choppedGreen Chilies... Continue Reading →
This is a sweet crepe with banana and nutella.Perfect when you want that sweet fix.Preparation time: 20 minutesServing: makes 4 crepesIngredients:Filling:2 tablespoons Nutella1 BananaCrepes:1/2 cup flour1/2 cup milk1 egg2 teaspoons butter melted pinch of saltProcedure:1.Take a bowl and add flour, milk, butter, salt and egg. 2.Whisk them until mixed, do not overmix. 3.Heat a skillet on to... Continue Reading →
Breakfast crepes are perfect quick meal with a balance of carbohydrates,protein and fat.Crepes can be either savory or sweet based on the fillings.It is analogous to our Dosa with the exception of the flour used for it.Preparation time: 20 minutesServing: makes 4 crepesIngredients:Filling:1/4 cup spinach, chopped2 eggs(or 1/2 cup egg whites or egg substitute)1/4 Red... Continue Reading →
A very simple Breakfast preparation with eggs served with avocado and toast.Preparation time:10 minutesServing:1Ingredients:1/4 cup onion,finely chopped1/4 cup red pepper,finely chopped2 eggs or 1/2 cup egg substitute or 1/2 cup egg white1 tablespoon milk1 pinch salt1 pinch ground black pepper or your favorite seasoning1 spray olive oil1 tablespoon Cheese(optional)Procedure:1.On a medium flame,spray a pan with... Continue Reading →
Broad beans are rich in fiber and are good way to get your daily fiber requirements in. Preparation time: 40 minutesServing: 6 Ingredients:Goru chikkudukaya(broad beans)- 4-5 cups choppedOil-2 teaspoonMustard seeds-1/2 teaspoonCumin seeds-1/2 teaspoonChana dal-1 tablespoonUrad dal-1 tablespoonsGarlic-3 cloves finely choppedCurry leaves-1 stemTurmeric-pinchRed chili powder-1-2... Continue Reading →
Bachali kura also called as Malabar Spinach is rich in iron and protein.This dish is a lentil preparation using Malabar spinach. Preparation time 20 minutes Serves 4 Serving Size 1/4 portion Calories Per Serving Approximately 65 per serving Difficulty Easy Ingredients: Bachali kura(malabar spinach)-2 bunches(separate leaves and chop) Onions -1/2 medium chopped moong dal-1/2 cup Oil-2 teaspoon... Continue Reading →
On days when you don't feel like eating heavy dinner, soups are my go to food.They are filled with flavor and yet are so light on the stomach.Preparation time: 2 hours(slow cook method),30 minutes(stove top)Serving: 6 cupsIngredients:1 Tbsp. olive oil1 cup onion, chopped1 cup carrots, chopped4 cloves of garlic10 large, very ripe tomatoes(any tomatoes or... Continue Reading →
Baba Ganoush is a Mediterranean dish with eggplant and tahini. I modified it a bit to make it a stuffing for the pastry sheets and to adapt to the Indian taste. The traditional baba ganoush recipe chars the eggplant in whole and removes the skin before grinding, it doesn't use green chilies and peanuts as... Continue Reading →
I love fresh salads,I usually eat salads in the night instead of a heavy meal,it helps me go to bed feeling lighter and waking up lighter.This can be paired with a fresh baked chicken or fish fillet.Preparation time: 5 minutesServing: 2-3 cupsIngredients2 cups finely chopped romaine lettuce1-2 teaspoons balsamic vinaigrette(see recipe below,also available in trader... Continue Reading →
Prathima Koneru 