Chicken manchurianPaneer manchurianVeg machurianGobi manchurianMushroom manchurian They are mostly deep fried, loaded with MSG, colors and sauces hence may not be a healthy option to eat these out often. This baby corn starter goes well as a starter or as a side with fried rice or hakka noodles. I have used minimum amount of corn flour, plain flour and sauces in this recipe. Feel free to use more sauces to make the dish more saucy....
About Jalfrezi “Jalfrezi” translates to “hot/spicy stir fry”, where Jal or jhal means hot (spicy) in Bengali/ Bangla & frezi means a stir fry. (It is believed that “frezi” may have been a misspelled or mispronounced word for “fry”). Jalfrezi is a stir-fried dish that was invented by the Indian-Bangla cooks, as a means to use-up the left over roast chicken. To revive the dry roast chicken, it would be stir-fried with tomatoes, veggies and spices....
Even more they go fantastically well as a filling in your Butter Naan rolls/wraps, with a drizzle of chutney & salad veggies. I have many more serving idea below. What is Chicken Tikka? Chicken tikka are boneless pieces of chicken, marinated in spiced yogurt, threaded on a metal skewer and cooked on live charcoal. The term “Tikka” translates to a piece or chunk. So you will find tikka being made with different kinds of foods....
What is Dal Soup Dal soup is an Indian soup variety where lentils are simmered with vegetables, leafy greens, spices and herbs to make a satiating dish. This soup is a good way to add some protein especially on a vegetarian or vegan diet. This is a healthy Indian dish with subtle regional variations resulting in varied flavors. Dal Soup can be made with different kinds of lentils, seasonal vegetables, fresh and dried herbs and spices....
This is not a dum biryani, but tastes great with good flavors and can be prepared in a pot, pressure cooker or an Instant pot. Traditionally a biryani is dum cooked after layering partially cooked rice over marinated meat. Making a traditional biryani takes a lot of time. So I make egg biryani often following this recipe. For years I have made egg biryani in a traditional whistling pressure cooker....
After all, you’ve countless rice dishes in Asian cuisine with personal favorites as well. You have rice and lentils. There is always curry and rice for curry fans. You’ll also find umpteen recipes with your humble egg as the hero ingredient. But fried rice with egg is a usual recipe in Asian cooking & you will find numerous versions of it. This unique combo and the resulting explosion of flavors as you eat the first spoonful explains the popularity of Chinese egg fried rice....
Over the years it has become a favorite among many Indians. Right from the upscale restaurants to the street carts these are one of the most ordered and enjoyed. Hakka noodles are so flavorsome, delicious and have a great crunch that make you crave for more. Unfortunately, the noodles served in most of these places are loaded with oil and msg that dehydrates us a lot. So why not make these at home....
Palathalikalu As I had many requests for the traditional palathalikalu recipe I am sharing my Mum’s recipe. I adapted the quick way of making the thalikalu in the murukku maker as the hand made ones take lot of time. Traditionally palathalikalu are made with homemade rice flour but I have used store bought flour since I did not make it for the Naivedyam. If you plan to offer this as naivedyam during the vinayaka chavithi puja, then make fresh rice flour at home....
Chivda In Indian bakeries and stores you will find numerous brands selling Poha Chivda. There are different styles of making it. We don’t buy the store bought ones since we don’t know the quality of ingredients used, especially the oil. At home we have the liberty to choose the best ingredients, mostly organic and can also customize to our taste. For healthier option, you can roast the chivda in a pan or in oven as it needs very little oil....
The recipe shared here is from my Mum who prefers to mill the ragi for making rava and then using for this upma. But I have seen it being sold in many places in South India and even in Singapore. To make this upma, I have made my own ragi rava which I will share soon. For more ragi recipes, you can check this collection of 18 ragi recipes on the blog....
What is Rasmalai Rasmalai is a Classic Indian dessert consisting of juicy cheese discs served with thickened milk. The term Rasmalai consists of 2 words – Ras & Malai. In Hindi Ras means “Juice” and Malai translates to “Cream”. So it is something that’s juicy and creamy. This popular festive delicacy is popular all over the South Asian Countries & you will commonly find them in the Sweet shops/ Halwai shops....
A dry curry goes good if there is a rasam or vegetable sambar to go with the meal. You can make it slightly moist to accompany roti, chapathi. To make this raw banana curry, the whole banana is cooked with the peel so that the nutrients are not leached to the water which is discarded. The cooked banana is then seasoned. You may also like these raw banana recipes,Raw banana masala curryRaw banana bajjiPlantain fry...
Red sauce pasta can be served for a meal with pizzatomato soupCheese toastsandwiches This is an easy idea to include tomatoes and red bell pepper in kids’ diet. Red sauce pasta recipe is generally made using only tomatoes. Mostly canned tomatoes or tomato paste/ puree is used to get the bright color. Making this red sauce pasta recipe entirely using only tomatoes will make it very tangy. So you can use either onions or bell peppers to balance the tang from tomatoes....
Mughlai Cuisine has given the world some culinary wonders and Shahi Paneer is no exception. This dish is a creamy blend of textures and is not very hot or fiery like this Kadai Paneer. Like Paneer Butter Masala and Paneer Makhani, this is one of those mild vegetarian curry that is a refreshing change from all the spice and heat of other sides and mains. If you’re searching for a recipe to impress family and friends for a luncheon or dinner party, this dish has all the elements of an enticing side....
Omelette is a dish that has connections to many different cuisines around the world. There are many versions that feature slightly different cooking methods and a number of preparations that vary a bit from culture to culture. The one thing that rings true about the omelette is that it is made from beaten eggs that are cooked in a skillet or frying pan until firm. They are usually served folded over with some sort of filling....
Indians love their egg curry and can’t do without having it often. This Dhaba style Egg Curry is the most popular on the highway dhabas all over India. It is also served in a lot of North Indian restaurants as Punjabi egg curry. Tomato egg curry on the contrary tastes completely different from the Punjabi egg curry, which is heavy on the spice level and oil. This recipe is an everyday curry and uses South Indian ingredients like curry leaves for the South Indian classic flavors....
About Apple Chutney Apple Chutney is a condiment made by simmering fresh apples with sugar, apple cider vinegar and spices. It is similar to the tamarind chutney & has exceptionally great flavors. It is delicious & tastes sweet, tangy & slightly hot with bursting flavors of spices. Apple chutney goes well with breads, Parathas, Roti, Chapati, Snacks, Appetizers & even with grilled meat dishes. Fruit chutney is Indian inspired & originated during the British rule / British Raj, as a way to preserve the surplus produce....
In South Indian Cuisine, usually stir fried dishes like this green beans fry is eaten with rice, rasam or sambar. But it also goes well in a school/ office lunch and can be eaten with any meal. About Beans Poriyal The most common preparation of a poriyal begins with tempering mustard seeds, red chilli, lentils and curry leaves in oil, followed by stir frying the vegetables until tender. Lastly the dish is spiced and finished with fresh grated coconut....
Bottle Gourd is known by many different names – calabash, opo squash, long melon etc. It also grows in many different shapes across the world. Also known as Lauki in Hindi, it is a vegetable used widely in Indian Cuisine. In the regional Indian languages it is known as sorakaya, ghiya, dudhi etc. Bottle gourd is often used to make curries, sambar, dal, stew, soups, Dudhi halwa and Sorakaya Chutney....
To make andhra pappu, most people use a lot of red chili powder, green chilies and tamarind to make it sour and hot. Due to these ingredients, the dish gets a deep orange to red color. I have shared a lot of andhra pappu recipes on this blog, but none have that kind of a color since I rarely use lot of tamarind and chili powder. Dal turns acidic with the addition of tamarind, chili powder and is not easy on the tummy especially if consumed regularly....
