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Sheer Khurma(pronounced Sur-ma) is a Muslim dish made right after the season of fasting for Ramadan.Sheer means sweet and Surma means Dates. It is said the real taste of this dish can be only relished after the fast.Growing up I used to look forward to my Muslim friends to invite me over for the feast... Continue Reading →
Every Friday our group of friends meet for a Potluck(all guest prepare and bring one food item each and we have it at one of our places).I experimented with Almond flour and It was a HIT at last night's party .Make this for all your favorite festivals.Preparation time: 30 minutesServing: 12 piecesIngredients: 1 cup milk... Continue Reading →
A simple stir fried beetroot tempered with Indian spices.Preparation time: 20 minutesServing: 6Growing up I never knew there was a vegetable called beetroot.When I went to a friends place for lunch they served this,but I did not like the taste because it was on the sweeter side.My Aunt in New Jersey puts it through a... Continue Reading →
This is my moms recipe for cilantro dal.The freshness of the cilantro is so vibrant in this dish,you will want to have more!Preparation time: 25 minutesServing: 6Ingredients:Cilantro-2 bunches(separate leaves and chop)Tomatoes-2 medium choppedOnions -1/2 medium choppedToor dal(kandi pappu)-3/4 cupOil-2 teaspoonGreen chilies 6-8 sliced in halfMustard seeds-1/2 teaspoonCumin seeds-1/2 teaspoonGarlic-3 cloves finely choppedCurry leaves-1 stemAsafoetida-pinchTurmeric-pinchTamarind paste-1/2... Continue Reading →
My husband loves Eggs, so I give him an omelet every morning along with cereal. I make different variations of eggs for him to not feel bored of his daily omelet.I use an egg substitute or egg white to avoid the cholesterol in eggs daily.Preparation time: 5 minutesServing: 1Ingredients:Tofu-1 tablespoon finely choppedOnions-1 tablespoon finely choppedEggs-2 well beatenOil-1/2... Continue Reading →
This Recipes takes about 1 hour to prepare.I have not included the detailed pictures since I had to make this cake for my Father in law for Fathers Day within a short span of time.Preparation time: 1 hourServing: 8 slicesIngredientsBaking Flour - 2 cupsSugar -2 cupsUnsweetened Cocoa powder - 3/4 cup, unsweetenedBaking soda - 1... Continue Reading →
This is a simple twist to our regular Raitha and can be consumed with any Rice or as a dip for Grilled or Tandoori meats.The greek yogurt gives a gentle tangy flavor.Preparation time: 5 minutesServing:variesIngredients:1 Cup Greek Yogurt6 scallions- chopped1.2 teaspoon black pepper1/2 cup mint leaves2 tablespoons fresh dillPinch crushed red pepper flakes1 tablespoon olive... Continue Reading →
Gongura Pickle is a native dish of Coastal Andhra and people rave for it whenever it is made.This dish is a spin on the traditional recipe of Pulihora(tamarind Rice) using Sorrel Leave(Gongura).Preparation time: 45 minutesServing: 4-5 peopleIngredients:Rice - 2 cups (cooked and cooled)Salt - to tasteGongura paste:Gongura / Sorrel Leaves - 2 cups Mustard Seeds... Continue Reading →
This is a simple Indian Dessert made with Semolina roasted in Clarified butter and cooked in milk and rolled into balls.Preparation time:20-25 minutesServing: 13-14 laddus Ingredients 1 cup of Sooji/Ravva(a.k.a semolina)2 tablespoons ghee8 raisins 8 cashew nuts (chopped)1/2 cup of grated coconut1/2... Continue Reading →
Prathima Koneru 