Sesame seeds are widely used in Indian cuisine to make ladoos, chikkis & curries. Sesame rice is one of the varieties you can make when you do not have time to make a elaborate meal. I have used unhulled sesame seeds, you can also use black sesame. Nylon sesame & hulled sesame are low in nutrition so try using unhulled seeds. To make sesame rice, spiced sesame seeds powder is made first....
What is a Turmeric Shot? Turmeric shot is a small serving of drink which has turmeric infused into it along with crushed black pepper and honey. Piperine, an alkaloid present in black pepper is said to enhance the bioavailability of curcumin in turmeric. Honey is believed to enhance & build Ojas (vigor & radiance) in the body (as per Ayurveda). Optionally a few drops of high quality fat is added for better absorption of curcumin....
Vegetable Curry In Indian cuisine, we cook a lot with vegetables and there are so many curried vegetable dishes made in many ways. Vegetable korma, veg kurma, kadai vegetables, achari vegetables and vegetable handi are popular on the restaurant menus. Each dish is made with a specific spice blend to impart a unique flavor. This Homestyle vegetable curry is comforting, healthy and is made with pantry staples. The curry base is made with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, red chilli powder and garam masala....
Acacia tree is known by different names in India – babul or babool or kikar. The dried sap (acacia gum) of this tree is widely used due to its medicinal values. I usually make different kinds of ladoos for the kids’ school box. I had made these antina unde a few months ago and thought of sharing the recipe here as they tasted super delicious. If you do not have the edible gum you can still make these ladoos just skip it along with ghee from the recipe....
About Bisi Bele Bath Bisi bele bath is a traditional dish from Karnataka, a Southern Indian state. The term “Bisi bele bath” translates to “Hot lentil rice dish”. “Bisi” is a Kannada word meaning “Hot” (temperature), “Bele” translates to “Lentils” and “Bath” is a word that denotes a “gooey dish cooked by immersing the ingredients in water”. This gooey goodness tempered with pure ghee is amazingly delicious and is hugely popular in the restaurants and tiffin centres of Karnataka....
About Chocolate Milkshake Obviously the Milkshake has evolved since the 1920s; nowadays the most basic Milkshake contains milk and Ice cream, though there can also be flavorings like syrups, malt powder, and mix-ins. Even with all the variations between milk, ice cream, and syrup flavors, sometimes the classic is still the best. It’s hard to beat a chocolate milkshake topped with fluffy whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup on a warm summer’s day....
About Coconut Burfi Coconut is considered to be a fruit in its purest form so it is extensively used by Indians not only for religious offerings but also for preparing a lot of foods. Coconut Burfi & Coconut Ladoo are 2 most commonly prepared sweets, especially in South India. You will find coconut burfi tasting so different in every home and you are likely to come across countless versions. Over the years, I have perfectioned 3 recipes to make coconut burfi....
It is also known as Thengai sadam and kobbari annam in the South Indian regional languages. It is usually served without any side or accompaniment. However any curry goes really well with this. My mom always made this with a Vegetable kurma or Mix veg curry. Some papads, veg salad & plain yogurt on the side would make a great complete meal. About coconut rice There are 2 ways a coconut rice is made in South India....
Add a tasty side like Manchurian or tofu chili or even a dry panner dish and you have great meal option. Before fried rice become available in literally every street corner of the world, it was best enjoyed at select restaurants serving Chinese food or prepared at home from a cookbook. Ever wondered why fried rice – Asian soul food is popular with kids and adults?The smoky flavor from hot wok....
This can be made with idli rava too but the taste of the one made with homemade rava is special. Dibba rotti gets the best crust when made with homemade rice rava. It is considered to be a healthy dish as it is protein packed. What is Dibba Rotti? Dibba rotti is a crusty breakfast & snack made with urad dal, rice rava & spices. The term Dibba in telugu translates to thick or fat....
Sambar acquires its taste from the vegetables used. Most times vegetable drumsticks are used to make sambar which give a distinct taste. These are known as munagakaya, murungakkai or nugekkai in south Indian languages. Apart from adding drumstick to sambar I also use them to make Drumstick recipe with potatoes Drumstick curry Drumstick pickle Drumstick sambar is also known as murungakkai sambar in Tamil cuisine. What I have shared here is the way we make it at home....
About Egg Bhurji Egg Bhurji also known as Anda Bhurji, is an Indian dish of spiced scrambled eggs. Anda is the Hindi word for “Eggs” and Bhurji refers to “Scramble”. Anda Bhurji translates to scrambled eggs (but cooked in Indian style). It is made basically by scrambling beaten eggs with sautéed onions, tomatoes, spices and herbs. This dish is very popular in all regions of India & even all over the Indian sub-continent....
Egg pakora or pakoda can be made quickly, if you have boiled eggs ready. It makes a good addition to a party menu or a get together. For more bonda recipes, you can checkMysore bondaAloo bondaVeg bondaPunugulu Preparation to Make Egg Bonda or Egg Bajji Add besan, ajwain (vaamu), salt, red chilli powder, masala powder, rice flour (or corn flour) and turmeric. Mix everything well. This one and the next step are optional but this adds a lot of flavor....
This recipe yields a soft, fluffy and moist eggless vanilla sponge cake that can be used as a base for decorated or frosted cakes. There is no condensed milk and butter used here, yet it turns out good. I have made a square 7 inch, 2 layer cake. If you desire to make the way I have made it, then you will have to double the recipe and bake 2 cakes in 2 pans....
I make these lauki paratha very often since my kids’ are fussy towards eating bottle gourd in other forms. Sometimes I also add greens like methi, palak or dill leaves whatever I have. Recently I made these with lauki & methi leaves so thought of updating the post with new pictures. Do try this combo if you have fussy kids at home. I am sure they will love these as much as mine....
6 simple ways to make an omelet Simple egg omelet with vegetables – Vegetable omelet takes its first place among healthy and quick Breakfast in our kitchen. It makes a protein rich breakfast. To make a basic omelet, onions, tomatoes, green chilies, capsicum, carrots, salt and coriander leaves are used. Spice powders like garam masala, red chili powder can also be used to suit ones liking.Vegetable omelet recipe here Spinach omelette is great to make when you have some fresh palak lying in fridge and have no idea what to use it for....
While you can find the semi dry version most commonly served in restaurants, there are also the dry and gravy variations. Dry & semi-dry Paneer Manchurian can be eaten straight as an appetizer and you just don’t need any side. The semi-dry version is good to serve with Hakka noodles, Vegetable noodles, and flat bread or simply eat as a side in any meal. The gravy version has plenty of thick sauce, it is mostly eaten with Fried rice though you can serve it with plain basmati rice....
Both the recipes turn out simply delicious, rich and come close to the traditional doodh peda that literally melts in your mouth with a great aroma. About Peda Peda is a delicious Indian sweet made with full fat milk and sugar. This fudge like sweet is delicately flavored with cardamom powder or saffron. Peda originated in Mathura, a sacred city from the North Indian state Uttar Pradesh. Mathura is the birth place of Lord Shri Khrishna and pedas are offered as Prasad in The Krishna Janmasthan Temple....
But those are way too thin to hold the cheese and the topping so I make them the way I have shown in this post. So how is this different? This is a Paratha recipe with stuffed pizza sauce & veggies, topped with cheese. This is on the heavier side and ideal to serve for a meal. Just like the way a pizza is served hot, this paratha too is best served hot....
Quinoa takes lesser time to cook compared to the other grains. Whenever I decide to prepare a quick meal I make something with quinoa. This quinoa pulao is super quick to make if you have the mixed veggies ready. This is best served with a raita. While it cooks, make the raita with some onions or cucumber. If you are new to using quinoa these tips may help you....
