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This is a quick recipe when you have guests coming over for lunch, tastes great with rotis or rice or in a bread sandwich.Preparation time: 30 minutesServes: 4.Ingredients:2 large potatoes2 teaspoons oil1/2 teaspoon cumin seedsPinch of asafetida (hing)1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste2 onions pureed in a grinder2 tomatoes pureed in a grinder6 green chilies minced1... Continue Reading →
Hyderabadi Haleem is a famous dish worldwide.This is an adaptation to the local taste with spices and ghee to give complete nutrition during the fasts in Ramzan season.Preparation time: 1 hourServes: 6 people.Ingredients:500 gms chicken with bone125 gms wheat berries50 gms of barley+chana dal+moong dal+masoor dal(in equal quantities)1/2 teaspoon whole cardamom1/2 teaspoon whole cinnamon1/4 teaspoon... Continue Reading →
This is a recipe from my Mom made using ridge gourd and milk,it is slightly on the sweeter side.Preparation time: 30 minutesServes: 4Ingredients:2 ridge gourds chopped into small pieces(3 cups of ridge gourd-don peel the skin, peel just the ridges on the skin)2 teaspoons oil1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds1 teaspoon urad dal1 teaspoon... Continue Reading →
My husband being a vegetarian I always try to find cooking the same vegetables in different styles so we don't get bored of the food we eat.Given my culinary background I am not the one to eat the same type of food everyday. In a given month we hardly repeat a vegetable or dish on... Continue Reading →
I love fruits,I at least consume 2 fruits per day and when I have a lot of fruit at home and am busy it no longer stays fresh and crunchy enough to eat it as is. I had about 6 cups of grapes in the fridge and I decided to make a Jam out of... Continue Reading →
I ran into this dessert while looking for a middle eastern dessert called kunafa which I had tasted last week at a restaurant.I thought i'll give this a try and I did not regret,this is the best tasting cake I have ever had.Preparation time:1 hourServes:12Ingredients2/3 cups unsalted butter1 cup yogurt2 teaspoon vanilla extract3 eggs1 1/2... Continue Reading →
Snake gourd(potlakaya) is an Indian vegetable.This belongs to the squash family and can be cooked with lentils and coconut for a delicious side.Preparation time:30 minutesServings: 4Ingredients: 2 cups of snake gourd(potlakaya) chopped into small pieces.6 green chilies sliced in half1/2 cup onions finely chopped1/4 teaspoon turmericsalt to taste2 teaspoon oil1/2 teaspoon mustard1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds1... Continue Reading →
This is an Indian Plantain dish tempered and sauted and served with rice or roti.Preparation time:Servings:4Ingredients: 2 cups of plantain pieces chopped into small pieces.4-6 green chilies minced3/4 cup onions finely chopped1/4 teaspoon turmericsalt to taste2 teaspoon oil1/2 teaspoon mustard,1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds1/2 teaspoon chana dal1/2 teaspoon urad dal1 spring curry leaves1 clove garlic Procedure:1.Heat oil... Continue Reading →
Sorakaya a.k.a Aanapakaya(lauki/bottle gourd) Bajji is a regional taste of coastal Andhra served with Rice or Roti.Preparation time:30 minutesServings:2Ingredients: 2 cups of bottle gourd(sorakaya) chopped into small pieces.4 green chilies minced3/4 cup onions finely chopped1/4 teaspoon turmericsalt to taste1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder2 teaspoon oil1/2 teaspoon mustard,1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds1 spring curry leaves1/2 teaspoon ginger garlic... Continue Reading →
This is a crispy and instant version of a Dosa which only take a few minutes to cook.Preparation time:30 minutesServing: 6 dosasIngredients:1/2 cup sooji rava1 cup rice flour1 teaspoon cumin3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup onions finely chopped1/4 cup carrot grated1 green chili finely minced1/4 teaspoon ginger finely mincedProcedure:1.Mix onions,carrots and ginger and green chili in a... Continue Reading →
Prathima Koneru 