Featured : Left Over Idlis with Pappula Podi A quick breakfast/evening tiffin prepared with left over idlis for one of those not-feeling-good days. Similar to Idli Upma with a slight variation.
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Left Over Idlis with Pappula Podi»A quick breakfast/evening tiffin prepared with left over idlis for one of those not-feeling-good days. Similar to Idli Upma with a slight variation.
Non-Vegetarian Recipes
Kerala Chicken Stew»Chicken stew with Appam is a popular breakfast fare in Kerala. Simple, aromatic, hearty stew that is sure to win many a heart. Chicken and potato cubes are slowly simmered in a subtly spiced coconut milk base. You can even add vegetables like carrot, beans and peas and increase the nutrition profile of the stew.This culinary gem of Kerala cuisine makes for a decent side with roti, paratha and rice too other than appam and puttu.
Appetizers & Starter Recipes
Cabbage Pakodi»Have you tried cabbage in the form a crispy pakoda? If you haven’t and are fond of cabbage then you should try today’s recipe. To many, cabbage may not be the prettiest or tastiest of vegetables but it more than makes up in flavor in the garb of a besan coated, golden crisp pakodi.
Festival Recipes
Savory Maida Biscuits – Diamond Cuts»I have a lot of childhood memories associated with this savory snack. My Ammamma and Amma would prepare huge quantities of Maida Biscuits (the name they go by at home) and store them in large containers. Back from school, we would head straight to the pantry and grab a plateful of maida biscuits and savor them like there was no tomorrow. Maida chips, maida biscuits, diamond cuts, maida squares, khara biscuits, whatever the name, they were extremely popular among us kids and friends.
Chutney & Pachadi Recipes
Dosakaya Pachadi ~ Lemon Cucumber Chutney»Lemon Cucumber aka Dosakaya is a cherished vegetable in Andhra cuisine. Pachadi (Chutney), Pappu (Dal) and Avakai (Pickle) are the common preparations. I have blogged a pickle as well as a pappu recipe using Dosakaya. Armed with firm, farm fresh Dosakaya, we prepared a tangy spicy pachadi that makes for a memorable side with rice and a dollop of ghee.
Cakes & Cookie Recipes
Chocolate Nankhatai»Its the first time I added cocoa powder to Nankhatai dough and must say that the chocolate flavored Nankhatai turned out exceptionally well. My son loved them and so did we adults.
Indo-Chinese Food Recipes
Idli Manchurian»Idli Manchurian
What do you do with left over idlis? In my home, they take the form of Upma as a quick tiffin on a busy day, Fries as a tea time snack and Manchurian as a starter to serve friends on a rain filled day.
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North Indian Recipes
Aloo Dum»Among the many versions of Aloo Dum, today’s recipe is a favorite in our home. Cute round baby potatoes are slowly simmered in a yogurt based gravy this is subtly rich in flavor and spice but least bit heavy. Makes for a lip smacking side with rotis or flavored rice.
Rice recipes
Gongura Pulihora – Spiced Red Sorrel Leaves Rice»My vegetable vendor brought home some fresh red sorrel leaves this morning. Prepared a rice dish on the lines of tamarind rice and use sorrel leaves as the main ingredient to provide the tart flavor. A classic Andhra favorite among the ‘gongura’ lovers.
Curry Recipes
Vankaya Gasagasala Kura – Eggplant Poppy Seeds Curry»An exotic Andhra-style rich celebration dish with smooth, warm and rich flavors. No onions or tomatoes go into its making, the main player being poppy seeds which lend the dish its body and a subtle sweet flavor. As you bite into the eggplant, you can savor layers of roasted sweet, tangy and savory flavors.
Savories, Snacks, Chaat & Tiffin Recipes
Left Over Idlis with Pappula Podi»A quick breakfast/evening tiffin prepared with left over idlis for one of those not-feeling-good days. Similar to Idli Upma with a slight variation.
Pasta & Baked Recipes
Honey Roasted Mixed Nuts»Easy home made honey roasted mixed nuts that are better than store bought ones. And addictive too. A simple yet divine recipe. Crunchy nuts with a deep honey flavor. You cannot stop munching on them.
Stir Fry Recipes
Quick Boiled Egg Fry»Quick boiled egg stir fry that is slightly similar to the simple egg roast I blogged a while ago. An amalgamation of North and South Indian style of culinary preparation. Aromatic curry leaves and spices, kasuri methi, fresh coriander leaves and caramelized onions give the quartered boiled eggs an addictive taste. Serve as an appetizer or a dry saute with rice or rotis.
