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Chicken cooked in Sorrel leaves(Gongura) is an all time Andhra Favorite Delicacy.Preparation : 1 hourServes : 6-8 personsIngredients:10 chicken leg pieces(you can also use chicken pieces 2kg(4 pounds)4 medium sized onions, Ground to paste1 stem curry leaves2 tablespoons oil1 tsp garam masala powdersalt to taste1 1/2 tablespoon ginger garlic paste1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder1 teaspoon red... Continue Reading →
This food is low in Sodium, and very low in Cholesterol. It is also a good source of Protein, Magnesium, Copper and Manganese, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber and Iron.Preparation time:40 minutesServing:6Ingredients:4 Cups of peeled and cubed potatoes2 tablespoons oil1/2 teaspoon cumin seed1/2 medium onion diced4 red chilies1/4 teaspoon turmeric1 tablespoon coriander... Continue Reading →
A simple, tasty and nutritious spinach preparation served with Rice or Roti.Preparation time:20 minutesServing:6Ingredients:Spinach 4 cups, chop into pieces,Tomatoes 2 medium choppedCurry Leaves 1 stemGreen Chilies 6-8 as per spice level neededGarlic 3 ClovesSalt to TasteTurmeric Powder 1/4 teaspoonChana Dal 2 teaspoonsUrad Dal 1 teaspoonMustard Seeds 1/2 teaspoonCumin Seeds 1/2 teaspoonOil 1 tablespoonProcedure:1.Heat a pan... Continue Reading →
Muddha Pappu Pulusu is an all time favorite of Coastal Andhrites.This dish is a stew with yams and tamarind served with Rice, muddha pappu(Toor dal),ghee, Aavakai(Mango Pickle) and Papadum.Preparation time:40 minutesServing:6Ingredients:Chilagada dumpa(yams) 4 cups peeled and sliced 2cm thickDrumsticks 2-3 sticks chopped into 1.5 inchesGreen chilies 6-10 depending on spice levelOil 1 tablespoonTamarind paste 1... Continue Reading →
Vepudu is any vegetable stir fried in oil.It is also called as Poriyal, Thoran, Porutu etc in various parts of India.Preparation time:30 minutesServing:6Ingredients:Cabbage 1 Small(about 4 cups finely chopped)Grated Coconut 4 tablespoonsCurry Leaves 1 stemGarlic 3 ClovesSalt to TasteTurmeric Powder 1/4 teaspoonChana Dal 2 teaspoonsUrad Dal 1 teaspoonMustard Seeds 1/2 teaspoonCumin Seeds 1/2 teaspoonOil 1... Continue Reading →
Dosakaya pappu is one of Andhrites favorite dishes.Preparation time:30 minutesServing:6Ingredients:Dosakaya(cucumber) 1 medium sizeToor Dal 3/4 cupTomatoes 2 Onion 1 medium sizeGreen chilies 6-8Red chilies 2 Jeera /cumin 1 teaspoonMustard 1 teaspoonUrad dal 1 teaspoonGarlic 3-4 clovesCurry leaves 1 stemSalt as per tasteHaldi powder 1\4 teaspoonOil 1 tablespoonTamarind 1/4 teaspoonasafoetida 1 pinchProcedure:1.In a pressure cooker heat... Continue Reading →
Coastal andhra is famous for it "Roti pachadis"(chutneys ground in mortar with pestle).My mom is born and brought up in visakhapatnam,this is a recipe passed on from my grandma to my mom and to me.Preparation time:25 minutesServing:Varies Ingredients:Ridge Gourd 3 cups choppedTomatoes 1 cup choppedGreen Chilies... Continue Reading →
This is a sweet crepe with banana and nutella.Perfect when you want that sweet fix.Preparation time: 20 minutesServing: makes 4 crepesIngredients:Filling:2 tablespoons Nutella1 BananaCrepes:1/2 cup flour1/2 cup milk1 egg2 teaspoons butter melted pinch of saltProcedure:1.Take a bowl and add flour, milk, butter, salt and egg. 2.Whisk them until mixed, do not overmix. 3.Heat a skillet on to... Continue Reading →
Breakfast crepes are perfect quick meal with a balance of carbohydrates,protein and fat.Crepes can be either savory or sweet based on the fillings.It is analogous to our Dosa with the exception of the flour used for it.Preparation time: 20 minutesServing: makes 4 crepesIngredients:Filling:1/4 cup spinach, chopped2 eggs(or 1/2 cup egg whites or egg substitute)1/4 Red... Continue Reading →
A very simple Breakfast preparation with eggs served with avocado and toast.Preparation time:10 minutesServing:1Ingredients:1/4 cup onion,finely chopped1/4 cup red pepper,finely chopped2 eggs or 1/2 cup egg substitute or 1/2 cup egg white1 tablespoon milk1 pinch salt1 pinch ground black pepper or your favorite seasoning1 spray olive oil1 tablespoon Cheese(optional)Procedure:1.On a medium flame,spray a pan with... Continue Reading →
Prathima Koneru 