Bottle Gourd is called as ghiya or lauki in Hindi, doodhi in Marathi, anapakaya or sorakaya in telugu and sourekai in kannada . Most Indian households use this veggie to prepare their everyday foods. It is widely used to make curry, chutney or even cooked with dal. This healthy veggie is cooling to the body, light on the tummy and is easier for digestion. So it is also given to babies after 10 months....
These Instant sweet appam are best prepared with fresh coconut and cooked in ghee. I made these a few months ago during one of the festival days for the evening Naivedyam. These also make a quick evening snack for the kids after their school and also go well in the school box. These turn out to be a bit dense without the addition of soda, if not making for offering then do use soda....
Vazhakkai fry is eaten as a side with rice and Sambar or Rasam. However it can also be served with lemon rice, curd rice or variety rice like Peanut rice or Curry leaves rice. I have earlier shared these andhra style Raw banana fry and the Masala Aratikaya fry. For the Andhra style recipes we normally use garam masala and chilli powder to spice up the dish. This vazhakkai fry is spiced with sambar powder and red chili powder....
Aloo bonda are served in almost all tiffin centers and restaurants in Karnataka for the evening Tea time snack. These originated in the Udupi hotels and eventually became one of the most common on all restaurant menus since they are loved by many. Goli baje, Vegetable bonda, Crispy mysore bonda , Andhra punugulu and egg bonda are similar other bonda recipes on the blog. To make aloo bonda, first boiled potatoes are seasoned and spiced....
If you are looking for a healthy, natural high-protein and nutritious dessert or a snack bar, look for further – This Anjeer Barfi is the perfect one! About Anjeer Barfi Anjeer barfi is a traditional Indian burfi variety made with dried figs and nuts. Anjeer is a Hindi word that translates to “Dried figs” and burfi is a dessert. This barfi is flavored with cardamoms & do not have any added sweetener....
To make baby corn masala recipe, I like to use baby corn along with other vegetables like peas, carrots, capsicums, or even with potatoes to add more flavor and taste. However it is a personal choice, this recipe can be made using only baby corn and no other vegetables except onions and tomatoes. If you want to make a quick baby corn curry, you need not blend the ingredients. If all that you want to make is a north Indian style baby corn gravy, you will have to blend the sauted ingredients to get a gravy....
One serving of this banana shake is going to boost your energy levels and keep you going through the busy mornings. About Banana shake is basically a sweetened drink made by blending ripe bananas, milk, ice cream, flavorings and a sweetener. There are different kinds of banana milkshakes made across the world with varying ingredients like ice cream, whey powder, protein powder, whipping cream, dry milk etc. Let us reserve all these processed ingredients for a special occasion when you want to indulge in a dessert drink....
About Besan Ladoo Besan ladoo are aromatic and delicious traditional North Indian sweet balls made with gram flour, ghee, powdered sugar & cardamoms. Besan is the Hindi word for gram flour and ladoo are ball shaped sweet delights from Indian cuisine. These Besan ke laddu are made by slow roasting gram flour in ghee until it turns aromatic and golden in color. This nutty mixture is cooled down and then mixed with powdered cardamoms and sugar....
About Chapati Chapati is a traditional unleavened Indian flatbread made with just 3 ingredients – whole wheat flour, ghee/oil & water. Optionally a little salt is added. The term Chapati has been derived from the Hindi word “Chapat” meaning “slap” or “flat” which describes the traditional method of shaping chapati by slapping the dough in between the palms. (Source: Wikipedia). Later rolling pin has over taken this method of slapping the dough....
The traditional process of making chicken nuggets involves dipping seasoned chicken in flour and then in the beaten egg. Lastly breaded with seasoned bread crumbs which are deep fried. Egg is the main ingredient here as it locks the juices in the chicken and keeps them soft even after frying. However if you want to make super addictive, extremely juicy and tender chicken nuggets then you have to try out with the extra step of brining the chicken....
This club sandwich is completely vegetarian including the mayo that has been used. If you do not have eggless mayo you can still go ahead making these with hung curd (greek yogurt) or cream cheese or any cheese spread. This veg club sandwich recipe is not Indianized so no Indian spices, spice powders, chutney spreads are used. But it tastes damn delicious with the delicate flavors of stir fried veggies....
About Kheer Kheer is a popular dessert from the Indian sub-continent, made primarily with rice, milk and sugar. The word “Kheer” is derived from the Sanskrit word “Skheer” meaning milk. So milk being the main ingredient in a kheer recipe, many variations can be made by using vermicelli, sago (tapioca pearls), lentils or vegetables like pumpkin and carrots. What is Rice Kheer? Rice Kheer is a traditional North Indian rice pudding made with basmati rice, sugar, full fat milk and cardamoms....
Poornalu are also made in other neighbouring states are known as sukhiyan in malayalam , suyam, suzhiyan or sugunta in other regional languages. To make poornam boorelu, chana dal and jaggery balls known as poornam is prepared first. Then these balls are dipped in rice & urad dal batter. Lastly deep fried until crisp and golden. It’s definitely an art to master these boorelu. Getting them in the right shape and crust that isn’t hard is something that comes by practice....
Each south Indian state has a different version of this dish & most commonly these are known as Tamarind rice. Puliyogare is one such variation from Karnataka cuisine. All of these are very commonly made in traditional households during festivals & even on regular days. Pulihora is also popular in temples & is offered to the devotees as prasadam. The temple style pulihora is not only very flavorful but also delicious....
About Sambar Powder There are plenty of sambar powder recipes across South India prepared with varying ingredients. Most of these are made with coriander seeds, cumin and lentils as the base. Ingredients like coconut, cinnamon and even stone flower are used in some regions. For years I had been bringing sambar masala from my mum’s home. For the past one year I have been making my own since I don’t travel frequently....
Sambar rice is a dish made with lentils, rice, mixed vegetables, spices & herbs. It is a delicious, flavorful & protein packed dish that is also healthy & nutrient dense. Sambar rice is best served with papad & some buttermilk or lassi. Other similar popular Variety Rice recipes from south Indian cuisine are these Tomato rice Ghee rice Ven pongal To make this sambar rice, I have used brown rice and a small quantity of white rice along with dal....
For the uninitiated, dosa is a kind of lentil crepe from South Indian cuisine and there are so many kinds made across the region. Masala Dosa, Rava Dosa and Neer Dosa are some of the staples. About Set Dosa This Set Dosa is another variation and is mostly seen on the Karnataka restaurant menus. Crispy thick base, soft spongy & fluffy top with a porous texture is what makes these Set Dosa so much different from the regular crisp thin dosas....
Thandai If you are new to this drink and wondering what is thandai? Thandai is a popular North Indian drink made with cooling spices, seeds, nuts, rose petals and milk. The word Thanda translates to cool in Hindi. This beverage is believed to be a coolant as most of the ingredients used have a cooling effect on the body. Hence the name thandai. This beverage is made by soaking and blending all of the ingredients to a paste....
In India, every region has their own unique way of making pickles. Not only the method but also the ingredients used vary a lot. In North India a lot of people use mustard oil and in South India sesame oil is used. The pickle recipes are usually passed on over the generations. Tomato Pickle Tomato Pickle is a pickle variety from Andhra Cuisine made primarily with tomatoes. While the traditional pickle is a no-cook recipe and is made with sun dried tomatoes, the other easier version shared here is simply made by cooking tomatoes until the raw flavor is lost....
The health benefits of wheatgrass are not limited just to that. It may also help in lowering triglycerides & high cholesterol, improving immunity and overall health. It is also said to balance the hormones in women and treat infertility. Wheatgrass may also be beneficial to folks suffering from Hypothyroid as it is capable of stimulating the thyroid gland. Having heard so much about the numerous health benefits of wheatgrass, My Husband and I have been experimenting with cold pressed wheatgrass juice for over a year 5 years....
