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 →

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 →

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 →