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Garden Sorrel leaves dal / chukkakura pappu Growing up in india we had access to a plenty of variety of greens . When I first moved to Syracuse , New York for my masters spinach was the only green that we had access to . Over the years , my fondness for greens has increased... Continue Reading →
Being a working woman in India, my mom always prepared some staples like tomato ketchup, ginger garlic paste, idli dosa batters etc every weekend to get through the work week. Likewise, I have developed a habit of making some staples over here in the US like hummus, pesto, almond butter etc that help us with our... Continue Reading →
Amaranth leaves are also called Thotakura in Telugu and Chauli in Hindi.Although we find the red amaranthus in asian stores regularly, the green one is hard to come by and I absolutely relish these in the spring season when they are available in stores.I am a strong believer in seasonal eating which warrants adding more... Continue Reading →
Soups are amazing for weight loss.They help us reach our 5 servings a day recommendation for vegetables and unlike smoothies they are cooked and don't cause digestive distress because they are easier to digest than raw veggie salads or smoothies. Now most smoothies we find in the stores or restaurants are laden with butter or... Continue Reading →
Also called as Aratikaya Ava Pettina Kura in Telugu Language. Aratikaya is plantain and Ava pettina kura means mustard based preparation. This dish is native to Andhra Pradesh state of southern India. Mustard is used to generate warmth in the body, such preparations in the olden days were made during the winter months to generate... Continue Reading →
Cluster beans are also called as Goru chikkudukaya/guar beans in India.There is a funny story around these beans I recollect from my childhood.In my 5th grade my mom moved me to a different school and Im just starting to make new friends.I happened to sit during the lunch hour with this north Indian friend and... Continue Reading →
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 →
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