About Dum Aloo Dum aloo is a North Indian curried dish where baby potatoes are steam cooked in a delicious gravy. The word Dum means “cooked with steam” and aloo means “potato” in Hindi. So dum aloo is a slow cooked potato curry, which basically uses the dum style of cooking. In Indian cuisine there are a lot of dishes made by dum cooking. Dum biryani, dum aloo, dum baingan are some of the popular dishes....
It’s been almost 2 years since I wanted to try this and finally I found out from my telugu friends here in Singapore.You can use this chutney instantly to give that extra spice or heat to any food you desire. Whether it is for your bland soup or your everyday curries, once you finish cooking you can set aside your kids’ portion and mix this chutney to the rest. I have been using this for raitas, sandwich,noodles, curries, omelet, fritter batters or dough (like ponugulu, cutlets etc)....
What is Green Chutney? As the name suggests, Green Chutney is an Indian flavourful condiment made with fresh greens/herbs like coriander leaves, mint leaves, cumin, ginger, garlic, lemon juice & salt. This spicy, tangy and aromatic side is immensely popular & is eaten with almost every kind of snack. It is also used in Indian street foods & chaat snacks like Vada Pav, Dahi Vada, Bhel Puri, Ragda Patties, Sev puri and Papdi Chaat....
This best chocolate cake is simple & easy to follow even by a beginner. It is a one bowl cake that just needs a whisk, no mixer needed except for the frosting. This recipe uses 1 egg which helps the cake to rise & keep it moist. I have baked this cake in a oven. If you do not have a oven you can also bake it in a cooker or a heavy bottom pot following this post on Cooker cake recipe....
About Curd Curd is a traditional fermented dairy product that originated in Indian Sub-Continent. The word “dahi” may have derived from the Sanskrit word “dadhi” that translates to “sour milk or fermented milk”. So it is a traditional fermented food made with milk and a bacterial culture. We Indians grew up eating curd almost every day in some or the other form. We serve it at the end of every meal either on its own or in the form of curd rice, chaas/ buttermilk, lassi etc....
I usually make this sweet vermicelli to go as a after meal dessert since it is light. Sometimes I also add a few tbsp of mawa towards the end to enhance the taste. Meethi seviyan is made with thin whole wheat vermicelli, sugar, ghee and nuts. For your convenience you can also use the thick vermicelli. Ensure you use the quantity of milk or water as mentioned on the pack....
Want to know what is aloo tikka and why is it so popular in the restaurants? About Aloo Tikka Aloo tikka are Indian style grilled potatoes that are marinated first with spiced yogurt and then char grilled to perfection in a Tandoor, a clay oven. So aloo tikka are nothing but Tandoori potatoes which are crisp on the outside, soft inside with a burst of Indian flavors. Aloo is an Indian word for ‘potatoes’ & tikka is any piece of food that is grilled....
About Tomato Chutney Tomato Chutney is a chutney variety from Indian cuisine, made primarily with fresh ripe tomatoes. Various spices and fresh herbs are used to flavor up and balance the tang & sweetness of the ripe tomatoes. Tomato chutney is made in various regions of India so the preparations vary widely. Each family may have a different recipe made to suit their taste & liking. While there are sweet and spicy chutneys, this hot, tangy and spicy chutney belongs to South Indian cuisine & is a staple....
Ugadi pachadi is one of the most important ugadi recipes that is prepared on the day of ugadi and is offered to Gods seeking blessings for the year ahead. This is the first food we consume on the day of ugadi after offering it to god. What is Ugadi Pachadi? Ugadi pachadi is a mixture that has six different tastes sweet, sour,salt, pungent, spice and bitter. It signifies that life is a mixture of happiness, sadness, anger, disgust, fear and surprise....
This post will guide you in detail onWhen & how to introduce wheat to your baby?The possible reactions after consuming wheatHealth benefits of wheatHow to make wheat porridge for baby? You can check this post for more Indian baby food recipes. When to introduce wheat to baby? Typically a baby is introduced to solids after 6 to 8 months of age. A baby has to be breastfed exclusively until it completes 6 months....
About Aloo Methi Aloo methi is a North Indian dish of stir fried potatoes with fenugreek leaves, whole and ground spices. Aloo is the Hindi word for “potatoes” and methi is the word for “Fenugreek leaves”. These faintly bitter tasting leafy greens have a unique aroma and tons of health benefits. This dish of starchy potatoes together with the immune boosting and health-giving leafy greens is simply delicious, aromatic and is sure to please even the picky eaters....
This post shows you how easy it is to cook okra perfectly without getting slimy. About Bhindi Masala ‘Bhindi’ is a Hindi term for ‘Okra’ & ‘Masala’ here is an Indian curry base made with onions, tomatoes, spices and herbs. So ‘Bhindi Masala’ means okra cooked in a spicy onion tomato masala. Made with everyday ingredients, this simple bhindi masala is extremely easy to cook. It is a common everyday side dish made in many Indian homes & restaurants....
Like many foods that sting our taste buds but pack a ton of nutrients, this vegetable with a scaly green exterior is great for controlling blood sugar levels naturally. Since very long, karela has been used traditionally for various medicinal purposes. If you’re looking for ways to add karela to your diet, this bitter gourd curry is a good starting point. About Bitter Gourd Curry Bitter gourd curry, more commonly known as Karela sabzi in India, is a semi-dry side dish where sliced or chopped bitter gourd is cooked with onions and ground spices....
The recipe I am sharing yields a dessert that is neither too light nor too heavy and is apt to serve as a after meal dessert. Similar bread dessert from hyderabadi cuisine is this shahi tukda recipe. Bread halwa is simple to make and can be done under 20 to 25 mins. It goes great as a after meal dessert in all seasons – summer or winters. This can also be slightly chilled and served....
I make this paneer chana to a gravy consistency if eating at home. If making for lunch box, I make it a semi dry curry along with a vegetable salad to go with roti. Both ways it tastes good. I also make this restaurant style chana masala. You can also make this chana paneer recipe with crumbled panir or even skip paneer totally. You can also check this post on How to make paneer at home More paneer recipes, Methi paneerKadai paneer gravyDry kadai paneerPaneer makhaniPaneer butter masala...
This is inspired from the vegetarian Spaghetti Aglio Olio which I shared earlier. You can make variations to this by adding some mushrooms, shrimps or even shredded chicken. This recipe does not need any cheese, butter or sauce. While the pasta cooks, make the garlic chilli oil, scramble the eggs and then toss the boiled pasta. With in minutes, a delicious bowl of spaghetti aglio olio with egg is ready....
Idli Sambar This is my version of the quick tiffin sambar made with dal, quick cook veggies, spices and herbs. There are few different ways a sambhar is made, one of them is this South Indian sambar which I shared earlier. But today’s recipe is made in a very simple method using quick cooking veggies like shallots, carrots and beans. Hence it doesn’t take much time to prepare and can be made even in the early morning....
The plant is a healing herb and the seeds have a strong earthy taste and warm flavor. The flavor is enhanced when the seeds are heated, either roasted or fried. Ancient texts on Ayurveda describe the wonderful effects of this spice on the human body. Jeera works on the digestive system, the nervous system, the circulatory system and the reproductive system. The seeds can be used in cooking, whole or powdered & added to many dishes....
Every nation has its own comfort food, loved by a larger population either for the health benefits or for the ease of making. Khichdi is the most popular comfort food for Indians. Mostly because it is vegetarian, filling, inexpensive & more importantly provides all the essential nutrients in one meal. About Khichdi Khichdi is a healthy Indian dish made with rice and moong lentils. Various other ingredients like ghee (clarified butter), cumin seeds, ginger and asafoetida are optionally used depending on the preferences....
I am often left with just a handful of mushrooms which won’t suffice for any other recipe. So I would use them up this way. My family lately discovered this to be delicious and now this is on the weekly menu. Mushrooms are a power house of nutrition, so if you are a fitness freak you are most likely to love this vegetarian meaty goodness. Mushrooms are versatile and go well in so many dishes like stir fry, curries, fried rice and this mushroom omelette is no exception....
