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Kurma is a nut or coconut based gravy made as an accompaniment for eggs , chicken or vegetables.This dish is served with Pulao or Biryani Dishes or Rice or Roti.Preparation time:40 minutesServing:6Ingredients:Eggs 6Onions 2 Medium sizeTomatoes 2 Medium sizeCashew paste 1/4 cupgreen chili 6oil 1 tablespoonGinger garlic paste 1 teaspoonegg masala or garam masala 1... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Prathima Koneru 