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A spicy Indian Chutney prepared with coconut and spices used as an accompaniment for dosas(crepes) or Idli and other Indian Breakfast Items.Preparation time: 20 minutesServes :4 personsIngredients:1 1/2 cup of freshly grated coconut1/4 cup peanuts1/4 cup putnalu(bhuna chana/roasted chana dal)1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds1 teaspoon urad dal1 teaspoon chana dal4 dry red chilli1/2-1... Continue Reading →
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 →
This is a vegan version of the traditional mac and cheese.I came up with this recipe for my vegetarian husband.It turned out quite good,plus it has all the good protein from the moong dal.Preparation time: 40 minsServes: 4Ingredients:1 tablespoon of cashew paste1 cup cooked yellow moong daljuice from 1/2 lemon¼ cup nutritional yeast½ tsp. chili... 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 →
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 →
Idli is a south indian steam rice cake made with black gram and rice which is ground and let to ferment overnight which gives it a soft and airy texture.See recipe for Idli Batter hereIdli Procedure:1.Heat water in a pressure cooker or Idli cooker. Grease your Idli moulds and pour batter from the bottom up... Continue Reading →
This recipe can be used for both dosa and idli batter.Preparation time:40 minutesServes: 5 people(5 idlis per person or 2-3 dosa per person)Ingredients:3 cups idli rice1 cup urad dal/black gram(without skin)¼ cup poha/flattened rice¼ teaspoon methi seeds/fenugreek seedssaltProcedure:1. Soak the rice and poha in water for 6 hours.2. Soak the urad dal with methi seeds... Continue Reading →
This curry was my all time favorite while growing up.Its very simple to prepare and can be had with Rice or Roti when you don't have any vegetables to cook at home.This can be used as a base for other curries using cauliflower, cabbage, egg, drumsticks, paneer etc.Preparation time: 30 minutesServes:3-4Ingredients:1 bunch Spring Onions5 medium... Continue Reading →
I love cilantro,I add it to everything for garnish.The freshness it gives to a dish is really wonderful.This is a rice made with cilantro,I have gotten this recipe from my mom.She made this when I was in my bachelors and I fell in love with it.Hope you enjoy it too.Preparation time: 40 minutesServes: 2Heres one with... Continue Reading →
Prathima Koneru 