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Poori is an Indian puffed bread made from whole wheat flour.This is probably every kids favorite breakfast item in India.This is also served as an appetizer in Indian Weddings.The common accompaniment to Poori is the Chole Curry or Potato Curry.Preparation time25 minutes Serves12 PooriServing Size2 PooriCalories Per ServingApproximately 189 per servingDifficultyMediumIngredients:1 cup whole wheat flourpinch of... Continue Reading →
Bhurji is a scramble often made with eggs,this recipe is a variation with Paneer(Indian Ricotta Cheese) and is a delicious and quick curry to prepare.Preparation time:25 minutesServes:4Ingredients:1/2 cup diced onion1/2 cup diced green onion2 pinches pinch of turmeric powder6 green chili minced1/2 teaspoon ginger garlic paste1/2 cup diced tomatoes1/2 teaspoon shan curry powder (or 1/2... Continue Reading →
Gravy in the American context is served with a roasted meat or mashed potatoes and is a sauce that is made from the juices from meat or vegetables. There are different types of gravy like beef, turkey, mushroom etc.Preparation time:20 minutesServes:6Ingredients:2 cup diced brown mushrooms(I used crimini)(slice if leaving the pieces in the gravy)1 cup water1... Continue Reading →
Delicata squash is a small squash which isn't very sweet,so it works perfectly for a savory dish and is also tender which makes it perfect for serving in it as a dish.I was shopping around for thanksgiving and found these at trader joes ,they looked cute,so I got them home to give them a try.These... Continue Reading →
Mashed potatoes is a side dish served in the US which is made by boiling potatoes and mashing them and cooking them with milk or cream and butter to give a creamy texture.This recipe is a much lighter version without the use of dairy.This can be served as a side to meat dishes or can... Continue Reading →
Cranberry sauce is often eaten in conjunction with turkey for Christmas or Thanksgiving in the United States and Canada.There are myriad of variations of this recipe the most simplest being the cranberries boiled in sugar syrup.Preparation time:25 minutesServes:6Ingredients:1 12oz bag of cranberries1 1/2 cups sugar(adjust as per sweetness desired)1 cup orange juice1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon... Continue Reading →
Falooda is a cold is an Indian dessert assembled like a trifle with vermicelli,milk,basil seeds and icecream.This can be made in flavors like mango,rose,vanilla etc.Preparation time:20 minutesServes:6-8Ingredients:2 cups full fat milk4 tablespoons sugar5 tablespoons rose syrupfalooda sev 1 pack(available in indian stores) or 1 cup of vermicelli cut into 1 inch pieces2 tablespoons chia seeds... Continue Reading →
I first made banana bread after my brothers wedding.All the bananas called for in the ritual were sent home with us and I simply didn't know what to do with all of them.We were planning a trip to Tennessee for the long weekend and I made many loaves of this bread.It sold out in a... Continue Reading →
I remember the days when we were kids and I used to fight for the chicken livers in the curry with my brother. I had some dill leaves I needed to get rid off and was having my husband's friends over from Texas and they love non vegetarian food, so I whipped up this recipe... Continue Reading →
Kalakand is a Milk Burfee(fudge) with a creamy and grainy texture.Preparation time:1 hourServes:12Ingredients:8 cups full fat milk milk3/4 cup sugar3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon sliced pistachioProcedure:1.Boil the 4 cups of milk in a heavy bottomed pan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.Once the milk comes to a boil add the lemon juice and keep stirring... Continue Reading →
Prathima Koneru 