Starch loaded, bland sago pearls is a quick cooking ingredient. It's versatility permits a variety of dishes such kichidi, uppma, vada, cutlets porridge, payasam, curd bagalabhath and so on. Easy to digest, these tiny pearls are just right to end...
Idly, Dosa, Adai & Vada
Karupu Ulundhu Idli
Black gram, native to India is our prized protien source and has several culinary uses. The popular South Indian breakfast.. Idli, dosa and vada predominantly use this dal. In ancient times these delicacies were prepared with the dal with the...
Bakes
Vegetable Au Gratin
INGREDIENTS SOFT COOKED WHEAT PASTA - 1 CUP STEAMED VEGETABLES - 2 CUPS (CARROTS, BEANS, PEAS, POTATOES AND CAULIFLOWER) MILK - 2 CUPS MAIDA - 2 TBSP BUTTER - 4 TBSPS CHEESE GRATED - 1/2CUP OREGANO - 1 TSP FRESH...
Vegetable Cookery
Bagara Bhaingan
INGREDIENTSSMALL PURPLE ROUND BRINJALS - 259 GMSPEANUTS - 1/4 CUPDRY COCONUT GRATINGS - 2 TBSPONION ROUGHLY CHOPPED - 1 BIGTAMARIND - 1 MARBLE SIZEGARLIC CRUSHED - 2 CLOVESGINGER PASTE - 1 TSPCORIANDER POWDER - 2 TSPCHILLY POWDER - 2 TSPTURMERIC...
Vegetable Cookery
Bhendi Do Pyaza
"Do pyaza " is a Persian import where onions are added twice or 2 times the regular quantity to a dish.An accidental discovery in the kitchens of the Mughal emperor Akbar, where a large quantity of onions were added to...
Pulses & Dals
Moong Masala
A native of India and domesticated as early as 3500 years ago, these tiny emerald beans were widely cultivated and used in the Indian sub continent. An easily digestible protein source this pulse is an important part of traditional Indian...
Pickles Relish Chutney & Sauces
Andhra Special Karevepaku Karam
This curry leaf relish may at a glance look like the usual curry leaf chutney, but a peep into my blog will tell you the difference. The preparation of " Karevepaku Karam" has been documented in traditional Andhra style(before biforcation...
Pulses & Dals, Starters, Snacks & Street Foods
Nuchinunde
Nuchinunde is a karnataka special steamed lentil dumpling that has a prime place in all festivities be it a religious festival or a wedding. A popular breakfast/snack, it is a simple preparation with minimal ingredients. "Nucchu" means broken grains while...
Starters, Snacks & Street Foods
Chilly/Mirchi Bajji
Mirchi bajji, milagai bajji, mirpakaya bajji, mirchi vada....call it by any name, yet its scoville score remains almost the same. I was introduced to this fiery snack during my Hyderabad days around 1976.Since then I never miss a chance to...
Starters, Snacks & Street Foods
Bhel Puri
Bhel puri.... The famous and more commonly associated past time snack with the beaches of Chowpatty or Juhu is now available in all "Eat Streets" in India. This simple food made of puffed rice is available in various parts of...