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Featured : A traditional Malabar meal ~ Guest post by Shaheen

Shaheen of Malabar Spices shares with us a traditional Malabar meal that includes a delicious fish curry. Want to explore the rich traditional Malabar Muslim cuisine? Head over to Shaheen’s food space and you are in for a delectable treat.
Friends, please welcome Shaheen.
~Sailaja
When I was first asked to write a guest post on [...]

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Andhra Recipes

Bendakaya Vepudu ~ Okra Stir fry»

The ever-abundant okra is a regular at our home. Armed with fresh tender okra from rythu bazaar (farmer’s market), I made this light, bright and healthy okra stir fry along with Pappu pulusu for our meal today. The addition of roasted peanuts enlivens the okra and lends a crunchy layer of flavor. Just do your [...]

Non-Vegetarian Recipes

Prawn Fried Rice»

Prawn Fried Rice
Along with Royallu Vepudu, I also made a quick, easy and flavorful Indo-Chinese style sweet and sour Prawns the other day and used the left overs to prepare Prawn Fried Rice. Fried rice is something that I make on days I am rushed for time. Fried rice being open to endless variations, I [...]

Appetizers & Starters

Prawn Fried Rice»

Prawn Fried Rice
Along with Royallu Vepudu, I also made a quick, easy and flavorful Indo-Chinese style sweet and sour Prawns the other day and used the left overs to prepare Prawn Fried Rice. Fried rice is something that I make on days I am rushed for time. Fried rice being open to endless variations, I [...]

Festival recipes

Aratikaya Bajji ~ Raw Plantain Fritters»

Pulihora, Aratikaya bajji and Coconut chutney
Bajjis, gold colored, savory, crowd pleasing treats that bring life to a special occasion. During my growing years, you could find me sitting on the beach wall (Vizag is blessed with a beautiful coastline) with family or friends relishing murri mixture and raw plantain bajjis stuffed with raw onions and [...]

Chutneys & Pachadis

Tomato Peanut Pachadi»

I love to prepare this easy, breezy pachadi simply because I relish the peanut-ty flavor. The color is very appealing in its brightness with a marvelous mix of sweet, tart and spice flavors. Goes very well with dosas and idlis. I served the chutney with sponge dosa.

Tomato Peanut Chutney with Poha aka Sponge dosa

Tomato Peanut [...]

Cakes & Cookies

Eggless Sesame Oats Crisps»

Golden brown treats flecked with sesame seeds and toasted almond pieces, subtle in flavor, slightly nutty and crunchy. This recipe is definitely a keeper and a snack that is sure to be popular among kids!

Indo-Chinese Recipes

Vegetable Fried Rice»

One of the loveliest pleasures of life is vegetable shopping especially at the farmer’s market. I enjoy it immensely. I needed to use up a few vegetables before I made my trip to the rythu bazaar, so I decided to put them to good use for an Indo Chinese inspired vegetarian meal. Does involve a [...]

North Indian Recipes

Channa Masala»

This particular Channa Masala recipe was given to me by a very dear friend. I tasted it at her home and have been wanting to prepare it ever since. Finally got to make it yesterday. A high protein, dry saute, tangy masala curry, tastes even better garnished with fresh coriander leaves and finely chopped onions. [...]

Rice recipes

Vegetable Fried Rice»

One of the loveliest pleasures of life is vegetable shopping especially at the farmer’s market. I enjoy it immensely. I needed to use up a few vegetables before I made my trip to the rythu bazaar, so I decided to put them to good use for an Indo Chinese inspired vegetarian meal. Does involve a [...]

Curries & Gravies

Bengali Cuisine - by Sandeepa of Bong Mom Cookbook»

The Indian food trail series travels to West Bengal, the land of maach (fish), bhaat (rice) and rasgulla. Adorable Sandeepa of Bong Mom’s CookBook who delights us with her hilarious posts and Bengali culinary delights shares with us a typical home cooked Bengali meal. Thank you, Sandeepa. Dear readers, please give a warm welcome to [...]

Savories, Snacks & Tiffins

Savory Snack ~ Matri»

Its not everyday that I find myself sitting in the verandah overlooking the garden, relishing deep-fried comforts over a cup of masala chai. Well, today was one such day that I treated myself to a crispy North Indian snack over a cup of hot chai. I prepared Matri that makes a great snack with tea. [...]

Pasta & Baked Recipes

Baked Vegetable Jalfrazi»

Baked Vegetable Jalfrazi with Home made bread
Though this recipe is time consuming in terms of preparation, its worth the effort and time. Makes for a satisfying, nutritious, and delicious one pot meal. And not to mention, its a great way to get Nehal to eat his vegetables.
Be prepared for some good amount of chopping. [...]

Stir Fries

Bendakaya Vepudu ~ Okra Stir fry»

The ever-abundant okra is a regular at our home. Armed with fresh tender okra from rythu bazaar (farmer’s market), I made this light, bright and healthy okra stir fry along with Pappu pulusu for our meal today. The addition of roasted peanuts enlivens the okra and lends a crunchy layer of flavor. Just do your [...]


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