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Also called as Sabsige Soppu(dill leaves) in Kannada,this is a dish that I heard that is made in karnataka from my mother in law,I've never had it or made it before. I added Dosakay(apple cucumber) to it along with Tomato.Though it is traditionally made with moong beans I decided to make it with toor dal... Continue Reading →
A tamarind stew made with Amaranthus(Thotakura ) leaves and tempered with Indian spices, served along side rise or roti.Preparation:30 minutesServes:4Ingredients:6 cups Thotakura1/2 medium onion sliced1/4 teaspoon methi powder1 teaspoon cumin seeds1 teaspoon mustard seeds1/2 teaspoon tamarind pastesalt to taste5 green chilies minced4 red chilies split to 2 pieces2 teaspoons ghee/oil1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (optional)4... Continue Reading →
Olan is a Kerala recipe served during the Onam feast made with Ash gourd and coconut milk.This is a recipe from my Malayali friend.Preparation:30 minutesServes:8Ingredients: 2 cup cubed Ash gourd(winter melon,peeled) 2-3 slit Green chilli 3/4 cup coconut milk 2 teaspoons Coconut oil 1 sprig Curry leaves Salt to tasteProcedure: 1.Add 1/4 cup coconut milk and 1/2... Continue Reading →
We were having an Onam celebration and I went over to my friends place to get the recipe for Ada Pradhaman which I think was very delicious.This is keralas variety of payasam.Preparation :30 minutesServes:20-25Ingredients:2 cups Ada4 cups jaggery finely grated(or powdered)8 cups coconut milk2 teaspoons Cardamom powder1-2 tablespoons ghee15 Cashews15 raisinsProcedure:1.Boil 1 litre of water... Continue Reading →
I found these in the Indian store and guessed they must be pretty much like capsicum(green pepper) and came up with this recipe. This recipe can also use capsicum or banana peppers instead of poblano peppers.In case you havent seen them before the poblano looks like this or a little lighter green.Preparation time:20 minutesServes:2-3Ingredients:4 poblano... Continue Reading →
This powder can be used to sprinkle on salads or vegetable stir fry dishes or can be had with ghee and Dosa(crepe) and Idli items.Preparation time:20 minutesServes:multipleIngredients:22 red chilies1 cup toor dal2 tablespoons cumin seeds4 cloves garlic1 cup of bhuna chana(putnalu)Procedure:1.Dry roast the chilies,toor dal and cumin seeds on a low flame until the toor... Continue Reading →
This is a very healthy preparation with spinach and potatoes.Preparation time:40 minutes Serving:6Ingredients:4 Cups of peeled and cubed potatoes2 tablespoons oil1/2 teaspoon cumin seed4 red chilies1/4 teaspoon turmeric4 cups spinach leaves(pureed with green chilies)1 tablespoon kasoori methi(dry methi)1 teaspoon salt3 cloves garlic finely chopped1/2 cup onions chopped1/4 teaspoon red chili powder6 Green chiliesProcedure:1.Boil water until... Continue Reading →
Sambar is a south Indian Lentil based stew made with tamarind and vegetables stewed together and tempered with Indian spices,served with Rice or Idli.Preparation: 40 minutesServes: 6 personsIngredients:3/4 cup toor dal10-12 pearl onions (or shallots)2 cups of bottlegourd cubed1/2 cup carrots sliced2 medium tomatoes quarteredpinch of turmeric1 teaspoon tamarind paste(adjust per taste)1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon... Continue Reading →
What best dish can you think of when it comes to festivals and making offerings to god??Of course its the Pulihora.Pulihora can be made with sorrel leaves,amla,tamarind,lemon juice etc.This recipe uses lemon juice for the tang.Preparation time:30 minutesServes: 4-5 personsIngredients:2 cup rice1 stem curry leavesfresh squeezed Lemon juice 10-12 tablespoons(you can add more if you... Continue Reading →
Lauki/Bottle Gourd/Sorakaya Halwa brings back fond memories of my dad to me.My mom had to go out of town and he had to engage both of us one afternoon. So he made sorakaya halwa with us. We were probably around 6 years of age, at that age it felt very exciting to cook with my... Continue Reading →
Prathima Koneru 