Greens hold a special place in my kitchen, though I have a tough time getting Nehal overcome his aversion to eating greens. What I usually do is camoflauge a greens stir fry dish with some grated cheese and tomato sauce and prepare a sandwich for him.:) Satish and I are fond of most greens and […]
Indian Ivy Gourd is a widely consumed vegetable, available in India through out the year. Called Dondakaya (Telugu) or Tindora/Tondli (Hindi), these cute looking small, stubby, green colored vegetables which grow aggressively on vines are used to prepare delicious stuffed curries, stews, pickles, salads and stir fries.
To many, dondakaya is an unusual vegetable, not very […]
Over the weekend, I cooked a very simple, visually appealing, wholesome, comforting, nutritious meal with loads of vegetables and which didnt take in too much of cooking time. I really wasn’t in an adventurous mood and decided to play safe with the ingredients used in making a Indo-Chinese fusion meal, comprising of a vegetable stir […]
“Amaranth, though relatively unknown today, was cultivated as a food crop in Mexico as early as 7000 years ago. Amaranth grain constituted a principal source of protein for the pre-Hispanic populations of Mesoamerica. Along with beans and corn, amaranth was a fundamental part of the indigenous Mexican diet.”
This was news to me.I thought Amaranth or […]
Methi Channa dal is a semi dry (sukha) curry which is very nutritious made with methi (fenugreek leaves) and channa dal (split bengal gram).Fenugreek leaves are rich in iron, vitamins, and minerals and is generally cooked with potatoes or dals (lentils).Fenugreek leaves have many medicinal properties and help in improving digestion, reducing colic, relieving constipation, […]
These oblong shaped vegetables are an unusual treat to an otherwise monotonous meal. They lend themselves well to stuffing, slicing, frying, etc. Gherkins (Tondli,Dondakai) tastes great cooked by itself, or as a combination with other veggies. Take care to wash hands immediately after cutting the vegetable, since it tends to stain fingers and make them […]
Raw Plantain(Green) is called ‘Arati Kaaya’ in Andhra and is a popular vegetable in Southern states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.The famous “Banana Chips” of Kerala are raw plantains slices deep fried in coconut oil.
You need to be sure to pick a recipe appropriate for the plaintain you have on hand.When the plantain is green […]
Patoli is a traditional Andhra dish and is very tasty and healthy.Today’s recipe is made with french beans and lentil(bengal gram,senaga pappu) and goes well with rice and rotis.I have used french beans in this dish today but you can substitute it with either okra,cluster beans,cabbage or raw banana.
1 cup of chopped beans(cut into 1″ […]
Lima beans or Indian Beans(Chikkudi Kayi) are a very good source of cholesterol-lowering fiber like most other legumes. In addition to lowering cholesterol, lima beans’ high fiber content prevents blood sugar levels from rising too rapidly after a meal, making these beans an especially good choice for individuals with diabetes, insulin resistance or hypoglycemia.
Indian Beans […]
Capsicum Potato Fry Recipe
3 capsicums – chop into bite sized pieces
2 large potatoes- peeled and cubed
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeelakara, jeera)
5-6 whole pepper corns, crushed coarsely
1 cardamom (elaichi, elakayyi)
1” cinnamon stick (dalchini, dalchina chekka)
1 clove (lavanga)
salt to taste
pinch of garam masala (optional)
12-15 leaves curry leaves
1/2 tbsp oil
Heat oil in a cooking vessel, add cumin seeds […]
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