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Bite size desserts are simple, quick and easy to pick up and pop in the mouth for Holi.Heres a coconut laddu recipe made with condensed milk.Can be made in a jiffy and eaten in a jiffy too!Preparation time20 minutes Serves40 servingsServing Size1 servingCalories Per ServingApproximately 94 per servingDifficultyEasyIngredients:3 cups fresh grated coconut1 cup dry grated coconut1... Continue Reading →
Prawn pepper masala or Kuzhambu is one of my favorite dishes to eat whenever I visit Tamilian Restaurants. Succulent shrimp cooked in a spicy tamarind, garlic and curry leaf based sauce.The sauce is spicy, tangy and nutty and goes very well with seafood, eggs or taro as well and can be served with rice, roti,... Continue Reading →
Aqua Frescas translate to "fresh waters" in spanish.They are made by blending fruits with sugar and water.For the Mango aqua fresca we are using fresh mango, orange juice, mintleaves and to add a twist to it pani puri masala. Note: I made the drink at a holi meetup as a demo,the pictures were clicked by... Continue Reading →
This drink screams tropical in its color.Pink color from the grenadine and orange from the orange juice and bright contrast and tequila to add a kick to it. Note: I made the drink at a holi meetup as a demo,the pictures were clicked by my friend Anita at http://www.anitamokashi.com/ Ingredients: 1.5 oz tequila 1 cup orange... Continue Reading →
This is a much favored drink during summers in India.We can make it a little more interesting with the recipe below by the use of almonds, tapioca pearls. Note: I made the drink at a holi meetup as a demo,the pictures were clicked by my friend Anita at http://www.anitamokashi.com/ Ingredients: 1 cups chilled milk 1 tablespoon... Continue Reading →
This is one of my favorite drinks whenever I visit Hawaii along with Mai Tai and Pina Colada.This drink features pineapple, coconut, citrus from the curacao and rum, singing heavily tropical flavors! Note: I made the drink at a holi meetup as a demo,the pictures were clicked by my friend Anita at http://www.anitamokashi.com/ Ingredients: 2 oz... Continue Reading →
Summer around the corner we are looking for cocktails/mocktails to make for our friends and family.Heres a simple natural lavender lemonade recipe.This recipe uses lavender flowers to make a simple syrup combined with coconut water and lemon juice. Note: I made the drink at a holi meetup as a demo,the pictures were clicked by my... Continue Reading →
We never grew up eating a lot of non vegetarian food, sundays were out treat day where we get to eat one non vegetarian item that mom made.This is my moms simple chicken curry with the basic spices available in your kitchen and can be made by a real novice.Preparation time35 minutes plus time for... Continue Reading →
A quick and delicious way to prepare egg curry.A gravy base of onions and tomatoes and simple spices topped off with boiled eggs make a delicious dish served alongside rice or roti. Preparation time 25 minutes Serves 6 servings Serving Size 1 serving Calories Per Serving Approximately 157 per serving Difficulty Medium Procedure: 1. Heat... Continue Reading →
Coastal Andhra is famous for fish.My grandparents have been living in Vizag for a really long time.Being in the coast we have access to fresh seafood all the time.Our summer holidays we used to enjoy all the fantastic seafood dishes during our visits.The fish darnes(steaks) are tossed in spices and pan fried to perfection.Preparation time30... Continue Reading →
Prathima Koneru 