Indian Food Recipes – Andhra Cuisine – Sailu's Kitchen - Simple Indian Cooking with a focus on Andhra Recipes

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.

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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Another great monsoon treat that is savory and perfectly crisp with the minty flavor shining through every bite. Ginger and mint are the key players so if you venture to prepare them on a rain filled day, do use both. Your chai experience will be memorable. My guarantee.

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.

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.

Cold and wet weather is pleasant and a welcome change from the sultry summer we’ve had this year. Comforting, like an occasional deep fried indulgence. But unabated rain is anything but enjoyable. I prepared a spicy Indo-Chinese appetizer, Chilli Baby Corn, which served as a perfect antidote, adding a cheerful note to the day. Makes for a warm, well spiced appetizer.

Spring onion Pakoda – A perfect monsoon snack! Its been pouring all day long and my palate has been craving for a deep-fried comforting snack. These pakodas have a soft texture as compared to the crispy ‘gatti pakodi’. Make for a wonderful savory tea time snack or appetizer.

There are numerous versions of carrot soup. I enjoy carrot soup when combined with thick coconut milk. This orange shaded warm pot of goodness is light, nourishing and comforting for a rain filled wet day.

Vizag is experiencing pleasant weather conditions with light drizzles and cool breeze. Its hard to resist the temptation of savoring hot off the stove snacks with a cup of hot chai. Handful of ingredients and a simple recipe come together into an incredibly magical monsoon snack. The invigorating flavor and amazing aroma of fresh carom leaves in bajji avatar is hard to resist and you are sure to reach out for more than your fair share of bajjis.

If you are a fan of Indo Chinese fusion cuisine, you’ll love this appetizer recipe that is well loved by many Indians. The Gobi Manchurian recipe, I blogged last year was well received by many of you and I am quite certain that you will impress your family and guests with Baby Corn Manchurian too.