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Gongura Pachadi or Sorrel leaves chutney is every Andhrites favorite food.The leaves are sauteed in oil and ground along with a spicy tempering making it a tangy temptation.Preparation time:20 minutesServes:8Ingredients:4 cups loosely packed sorrel leaves(gongura)1 teaspoon roasted chana dal(putnalu)1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds7 green chili7 red chilisalt to taste1 sprig curry leaves1 1/2... Continue Reading →
Fryums are any kind of sun dried starches fried in oil used for a crunch factor for the Indian Sambar,Rasam and Dal preparations.Sabudana fryums are one of my favoritesPreparation time:30 minutesServes: about 100 fryumsIngredients:1 cup sabudana(sago/Tapioca pearls)(soaked overnight in 3 cups water)less than 1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cumin seeds2-3 minced green chiliOil for fryingProcedure:1.In a... Continue Reading →
Kheema Mattar is an Indian ground goat curry with spices green peas.This delicious preparation is made commonly during Ramzan month.When I was a kid,I used to love this preparation from my mom and is probably the only way I ate goat meat.Preparation time:30 minutesServes:6-8Ingredients:1 pound ground goat meat1 cup diced onions3 medium ripe tomatoes diced1/4... Continue Reading →
This is a simple,healthy and super delicious salad full of protein,good fats,vegetarian and super rich in fiber.The avocado gives a creamy and delicious dressing.Preparation time:15 minutesServes:2Ingredients:2 cups chopped lettuce of your choice(I used iceberg)1/2 cup diced onion1/2 cup corn kernels1/2 cup cooked black beans1/2 cup diced tomato1/4 teaspoon cumin powder1 avocado1 jalapenosalt to taste1/2 teaspoon... Continue Reading →
Kosambari is an indian salad made with moong dal(moong beans) soaked in water.Its a very ancient dish traditionally used to lose weight,low in calories, at the same time providing lot of protein,fiber and nutrition.Preparation time:10 minutesServes:2Ingredients:1/2 cup Moong dal(soaked in water for 2 hours and drained and rinsed)1/3 cup grated Carrot1/3 cup diced cucumber1 tablespoon... Continue Reading →
Mangoes are abundant in the summer season.Heres a tropical variation to breakfast oatmeal with mango,chia seeds and coconut flakes,healthy and nutritious and super rich in fiber.Preparation time:20 minutesServes:2Ingredients:1/2 cup steel cut oats1 ripe mango diced1/2 tablespoon chia seeds soaked overnight in water1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder1 teaspoon honey(optional)1/4 cup coconut flakes+sunflower seeds+craisins(optional)Procedure:1.Cook the oatmeal in water... Continue Reading →
Cookies are one of my favorite addiction.Though they are super simple,I don't bake them for the fear of eating them all.I can usually control cravings for food and eat healthy most of the time but cookies take that away from me.Preparation time:1 hourServes:2 dozen cookiesIngredients:1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup... Continue Reading →
This is a simple accompaniment to most of your sandwiches or burgers and can also be used as a spread on bread.Technically aiolis have eggs but Im not comfortable using raw eggs in my recipes hence I skipped that.Preparation time:5 minutesServes:1 cup Ingredients:1 Avocado2 tablespoons yogurtSalt to taste1/4 teaspoon Black pepper powder1/4 teaspoon coriander powder1/4 teaspoon... Continue Reading →
My husband being a vegetarian,I am always looking for ways to add more protein to his diet and bean have been one of our go to protein choice.Instead of eating cooked beans as is,a burger is a fun way to eat it and also get some vegetables into our diets.Preparation time:45 minutesServes:8 burgersIngredients:2 cups portabella... Continue Reading →
Dhokla is a very famous Gujarati dish made of coarse besan(chickpea) flour, eaten for breakfast or snack.It is very quick and easy to prepare and quite nutritious too.Preparation time:25 minutesServes:4(about 8 1 inch cubes)Ingredients:1 cup chickpea flour( Laddoo besan will give better results but regular will work too)1/2 inch ginger (grind to paste with 6-8... Continue Reading →
Prathima Koneru 