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This one is a very ancient recipe you can only find in the most traditional kitchens of Andhra. Most traditional Andhra curries are characterized by a spice powder or a ground paste of spices added to the vegetable to amplify its taste. These powders add an element of texture,flavor, color or taste to the dishes... Continue Reading →
Risotto is an Italian comfort food made with Arborio Rice and cooked in some wine and stock until it reaches a nice creamy and nutty texture and flavor.Its perfect for a date night paired with a glass of wine.Preparation time45 minutes ServesAbout 4 peopleServing Size1/4 recipeCalories Per ServingApproximately 225 per servingDifficultyMediumIngredients:8 cups chicken broth or vegetable... Continue Reading →
Andhra Pulla Majjiga is a spiced yogurt tamarind stew with some tempering. This is a light and easy to digest stew that can be had with rice.Preparation time: 20 minutesServings:6IngredientsYogurt(Dahi/Perugu) 1 cupWater 3 cupsGreen chilies 3 finely choppedTamarind paste 1/4 teaspoon Salt to tasteCoriander leaves (optional for garnish)Jaggery 1/2 teaspoon gratedMustard seeds 1/4 TeaspoonCumin seeds... Continue Reading →
I love the texture of tapioca in my mouth.My mom makes Payasam(a traditional milk pudding) with tapioca and I used to eat it all.Folks in kerala use coconut milk in this preparation.I also added mango to the recipe.Preparation time: 40 minutesServings:6-8Ingredients:1 cup Saggu biyyam or sago or tapioca1/2 cup coconut milk2 cups milk3/4 Cup sugar(adjust... Continue Reading →
Kurma is a nut or coconut based gravy made as an accompaniment for eggs , chicken or vegetables.This dish is served with Pulao or Biryani Dishes or Rice or Roti.Preparation time:40 minutesServing:6Ingredients:Eggs 6Onions 2 Medium sizeTomatoes 2 Medium sizeCashew paste 1/4 cupgreen chili 6oil 1 tablespoonGinger garlic paste 1 teaspoonegg masala or garam masala 1... Continue Reading →
In India during the rainy season we get an abundance of corn and my mom always used to make these in the evenings the savory version and sweet version.This recipe is the savory corn fritters.Preparation time: 30 minutesServing: Makes about 25 frittersIngredients:5 Medium size corns (3 cups of Fresh corn kernels)1 inch ginger6 to 8... Continue Reading →
I love Indo chinese food.Chili chicken and Gobi Manchurian are my all time favorite.I made this when my husband first met me and he absolutely loved it.Preparation time: 50 minutesServings:8Ingredients:Cauliflower 1 medium cut to florets(about 5-6 cups)Maida 1 cupCorn flour 1/2 cupRice flour 4 tablespoons Spring Onions or Onions 1/2 cupGarlic 12 cloves chopped Green... Continue Reading →
This simple rice dish is an accompaniment with any curry.It is gentle in flavor and tasty so you can eat it with your favorite Curry.Preparation time: 40 minutesServings:8Ingredients:Basmati Rice 4 cupsCoconut milk 2 cupsOnions 1/2 cup choppedPeas 1/3 cupCarrots 1/3 cup choppedPotatoes 1/2 cup cubedCashews 1/4 cup split in halfOil 1 tablespoonSalt to tasteProcedure:1.In a... Continue Reading →
This is a simple dish which can be served as an appetizer or a fry with rice or roti.Preparation time: 30 minutesServings:6-8Ingredients:Small Prawns 4 cupsOnions 1 cup choppedOil 1 tablespoonGrated Coconut 2 tablespoonsGinger Garlic paste 1 TablespoonRed Chili Powder 1/2 to 1 teaspoon as per tasteSalt to tasteProcedure:1.Marinate the Prawns in Ginger garlic paste,turmeric,salt and... Continue Reading →
We all must have faced that dreaded moments where the egg either gets overcooked or undercooked or the shell doesn't peel off properly.Im sharing a fool proof method to get the perfectly boiled eggs. Ingredients: Eggs 1 teaspoon oil Water Procedure: 1.Bring the water to a bubbling boil in a deep bottom dish,add oil to it.... Continue Reading →
Prathima Koneru 