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-Lentil Stew
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 →
Daddojanam-Yogurt Rice
This is a South Indian preparation made with yogurt and rice and tempered with Indian spices, commonly served during festivals and alongside Pulihora.Preparation 30 minutesServes:3Ingredients:1 1/2 cups cooked Rice(3/4 cups dry rice cook until its soft)5 Green Chilies finely minced2 1/2 cups yogurt3 red chilies split in half1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds 1 teaspoon urad dal1 teaspoon... Continue Reading →
Lemon Rice-Nimmakaya Pulihora
What best dish can you think of when it comes to festivals and making offerings to god??Of course its the Pulihora.Pulihora can be made with sorrel leaves,amla,tamarind,lemon juice etc.This recipe uses lemon juice for the tang.Preparation time:30 minutesServes: 4-5 personsIngredients:2 cup rice1 stem curry leavesfresh squeezed Lemon juice 10-12 tablespoons(you can add more if you... Continue Reading →
Sorakaya Halwa-Gol Kaddhu Halwa-Bottle Gourd Halwa
Lauki/Bottle Gourd/Sorakaya Halwa brings back fond memories of my dad to me.My mom had to go out of town and he had to engage both of us one afternoon. So he made sorakaya halwa with us. We were probably around 6 years of age, at that age it felt very exciting to cook with my... Continue Reading →
Banana Nut Waffles
Waffles is a popular American breakfast item.This dish is inspired from the Pecan waffles the "Waffle house" chain of restaurants has.Preparation time:10 minutesServes:4 thin waffles(2 thick waffles-belgian)Ingredients:1 egg1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup milk1 tablespoon oil/butter2 teaspoons baking powderpinch salt1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon nutmeg1 ripe banana, mashed1/2 tablespoon chopped walnutsProcedure:1.Heat the waffle iron.2.Mash... Continue Reading →
Bhagali Polo
Preparation time 40 minutes Serves 4 portions Serving Size 1 portion Calories Per Serving Approximately 241 per serving Difficulty Intermediate Ingredients: 1 cup white basmati rice 4 oz frozen baby green lima beans 1/2-1 teaspoon salt as per taste pinch saffron threads 1/2 cup onions cut lengthwise or diced(optional) 1 tablespoons butter 1 cup fresh chopped dill... Continue Reading →
Kova Kajjikaya-kova/doodh peda laddu
This sweet is a favorite in my family.My brother and mom go nuts for this sweet.I made this and served to my aunt and uncle and came to know through them that my grandma used to make them when they were kids and these taste exactly like that.I was so happy. The inner layer is... Continue Reading →
Kobbari Louju
This is a coconut and jaggery Indian sweet preparation that is crunchy from the coconut and sticky from the jaggery.Preparation time:30 minutesserves:20Ingredients:2 Cups Fresh grated Coconut1-1 1/2 cups Jaggery(as per sweet levels)1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder 2 teaspoons GheeProcedure:1.Heat ghee in a pan and add coconut and fry for 2 minutes to toast the coconut.This gives a... Continue Reading →
Dosa
Dosa is a south indian crepe made with rice flour and black gram which is ground and allowed to ferment overnight.Preparation time:10 minutesServes:5 people with the batter recipe providedSee recipe for batter here Dosa Procedure:1.To the batter add little batter so you have a pouring consistency.2.Heat a Pan on high and sprinkle some oil and... Continue Reading →