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Archive for the ‘Greens-Leafy Vegetables’ Category

Thotakoora (Chauli) Vepudu - Amaranth leaves stir fry

By sailu • Mar 19th, 2008 • Category: All Recipes, Andhra Recipes, Greens-Leafy Vegetables, Stir Fries, Vegetarian Recipes

Nehal is always complaining that I cook greens every day and its always a challenge to get him to enjoy the flavor of greens in any form. Amaranth leaves are available almost all year round in our parts and its a very regular green at our home. There are quite a few varieties that we […]



Palakura Bobbarlu Vadalu - Spinach Black-eyed Peas Fritters

By sailu • Mar 4th, 2008 • Category: All Recipes, Andhra Recipes, Appetizers & Starters, Dals & Legumes, Greens-Leafy Vegetables, Savories, Snacks & Tiffins

I was craving something deep-fried last evening but stopped myself from preparing anything at that moment. So, I soaked some alasandalu (lobia/black-eyed peas/bobbarlu) this morning to make some fritters with our evening tea.
Absolutely crunchy on the outside and soft and chewy in the middle, these fritters have a wonderful mouth-feel and are an anytime […]



Chukka Koora Pappu - Khatta Palak Dal

By sailu • Feb 18th, 2008 • Category: All Recipes, Andhra Recipes, Dals & Legumes, Greens-Leafy Vegetables, Indian Lentil Recipes

A dal with greens that is a breeze to prepare despite the long list of ingredients is Chukkakura pappu. The tangy flavor of Chukkakora offsets the earthiness of the dal with green chillis providing the spice to balance out the flavors. A classic, down to earth Andhra recipe that is nutritious, full of iron and […]