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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 →
There is a funny story behind this.Growing up I always used to compete with my brother and always speak opposite of what he says.If he wants egg yolk,I will ask for egg white,likewise he said his favorite curry was Bendakaya(Okra) and then I say mine is Dondakaya(Ivy gourd), Thus my favorite curry all through my... Continue Reading →
My mom used to give us cucumber salad in India during the hot summer months.Cucumber is 90 percent water which will keep you hydrated in summer.This preparation hardly takes 5 minutes and needs no cooking.Preparation time: 5 minutesServing: 2-3 cupsIngredients:Cucumber-1 large finely choppedOnion-1/4 medium finely choppedTomato-1 medium finely choppedLemon-1Black pepper powder-1/4 teaspoonSugar-2 pinchesSalt to tasteProcedure:1.Take... Continue Reading →
I love anything that can be dipped into ketchup :).I used the same recipe for potato cutlets and added some tuna fish into it to create fish cutlets and it turned out just delicious.Preparation time: 1 hourServing: 20 cutletsIngredients:Tuna in water 7oz(200 Grams-about to packets)Boiled Potato-1 Large boiled, peeled and mashedOnion-1 Large ,finely choppedGreen Chilies-3-4... Continue Reading →
Sheer Khurma(pronounced Sur-ma) is a Muslim dish made right after the season of fasting for Ramadan.Sheer means sweet and Surma means Dates. It is said the real taste of this dish can be only relished after the fast.Growing up I used to look forward to my Muslim friends to invite me over for the feast... Continue Reading →
Every Friday our group of friends meet for a Potluck(all guest prepare and bring one food item each and we have it at one of our places).I experimented with Almond flour and It was a HIT at last night's party .Make this for all your favorite festivals.Preparation time: 30 minutesServing: 12 piecesIngredients: 1 cup milk... Continue Reading →
A simple stir fried beetroot tempered with Indian spices.Preparation time: 20 minutesServing: 6Growing up I never knew there was a vegetable called beetroot.When I went to a friends place for lunch they served this,but I did not like the taste because it was on the sweeter side.My Aunt in New Jersey puts it through a... Continue Reading →
This is my moms recipe for cilantro dal.The freshness of the cilantro is so vibrant in this dish,you will want to have more!Preparation time: 25 minutesServing: 6Ingredients:Cilantro-2 bunches(separate leaves and chop)Tomatoes-2 medium choppedOnions -1/2 medium choppedToor dal(kandi pappu)-3/4 cupOil-2 teaspoonGreen chilies 6-8 sliced in halfMustard seeds-1/2 teaspoonCumin seeds-1/2 teaspoonGarlic-3 cloves finely choppedCurry leaves-1 stemAsafoetida-pinchTurmeric-pinchTamarind paste-1/2... Continue Reading →
Gongura Pickle is a native dish of Coastal Andhra and people rave for it whenever it is made.This dish is a spin on the traditional recipe of Pulihora(tamarind Rice) using Sorrel Leave(Gongura).Preparation time: 45 minutesServing: 4-5 peopleIngredients:Rice - 2 cups (cooked and cooled)Salt - to tasteGongura paste:Gongura / Sorrel Leaves - 2 cups Mustard Seeds... Continue Reading →
This is a simple Indian Dessert made with Semolina roasted in Clarified butter and cooked in milk and rolled into balls.Preparation time:20-25 minutesServing: 13-14 laddus Ingredients 1 cup of Sooji/Ravva(a.k.a semolina)2 tablespoons ghee8 raisins 8 cashew nuts (chopped)1/2 cup of grated coconut1/2... Continue Reading →
Prathima Koneru 