A simple, everyday stir fry recipe that incorporates seasons best lima beans aka chikkudukaya and my favorite root vegetable, potato. […]
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There are probably a dozen ways to prepare spinach rice. This particular recipe is very simple, flavorful and quick to make. Mildly spiced with warm flavors, this green colored rice makes for a lovely one pot meal. […]
Summer is just round the corner in our part of the world. Our garden is bursting with colorful blooms this winter season. […]
Today’s chicken roast recipe is a huge hit at my home as well as with friends. Makes for a wonderful starter or side dish with rotis. I found this recipe at Varsha’s blog which has some authentic Kerala style non-vegetarian fare that I have bookmarked to try. […]
Its the season for tomatoes and they are reasonably priced too. I had earlier blogged peanut tomato pachadi recipe. Today’s recipe is a variation which is a garlic-y amalgam of sorts with tart, nutty, spicy flavors making it a perfect start for the day’s first meal. One that is hard to resist with dosas and idlis. […]
An egg curry with hints of methi and a mild masala flavor. I have kept the recipe light, restraining the use of malai aka cream which yields a creamy rich dish. Play around with spices of your choice. Makes for a quick and flavorful side with rice or rotis. […]
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Schezwan Vegetables A few weeks ago we enjoyed a lovely Indo Chinese meal that included Schezwan Vegetables, which is an Indo Chinese version of Schezwan sauce that I adapted from Nita Mehta’s Vegetarian Chinese Cookbook. Tender crisp vegetables are cooked in a fiery sauce that has hints of sweet and sour flavors and a predominately […]
When I prepared Methi Chicken some weeks ago, I also prepared a Tomato rice with coconut to go with it. Posting the rice recipe for all you flavored-rice lovers. […]
This simple recipe is a version of a classic tomato curry and makes a decent side with rotis or rice. Fresh long beans are blanched to tenderness and simmered with caramelized onions, tomatoes and garlic to deliver a hearty, warm curry. This recipe works with most stringy beans. […]
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Made a simple carrot and date salad for my mid day meal today. […]
My love for methi has not diminished in spite of having an overdose of them these winter months. I am making optimum use of fresh methi during season since I will not be able to relish it during the summer months. Likewise with season fresh green peas. Fresh methi and matar decided on a date with rice. A match made in heaven. […]
One of the best things about Amaranth leaves is its availability through out the year. A regular green in our kitchen and most times I prepare a dry saute. Today’s recipe is a simple and quick stir fry and makes a good side with rotis and rice. The final sprinkle of roasted sesame powder adds a nutty taste to the fry. […]
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I tried a different approach to prepare spinach and yellow moong dal away from the regular fare. I had a cup of coconut milk, left over, after preparing Poha Payasam which I decided to put to use. And it worked out nicely giving the dal a creamy texture and a rich flavor. A hearty bowl of dal with warm winter flavors. […]
A party appetizer that is loved by all at my home. After a couple of trials, I have settled with this recipe. The secret to a flavorful Chicken Manchurian is the use of chicken stock. Marinated boneless chicken is deep fried and the golden balls are tossed with a cornflour based ginger-garlic concoction and garnished with a generous amount of spring onion greens. Serve hot to savor the true flavor of this Indo Chinese starter. […]
Methi, Gobhi and Matar are my winter favorites. North Indian tadka, aromatic spices, and season’s best produce brought together and you have a light, bright and flavorful stir fry. Rotis, Methi Gobhi Matar dry saute, salad and a cup of yogurt make for a filling and satisfying mid day meal. […]
I followed the high raw food diet today which was a fruit based one. Made a mixed fruit salad with chaat masala for my mid day meal. Filling and delicious! […]
Hope you had a wonderful start into 2010. Wishing you a safe, happy and healthy 2010! Reflecting on 2009, I’ve had an enjoyable food blogging year and look forward to another year of good food, fun and cheer. Chilli Paneer I’m beginning the new year with a favorite appetizer, Chilli Paneer. Last week, I prepared […]
My blog has been experiencing server issues the past three days. It has just been resolved and the post meant for Monday goes up today. Our backyard starfruit tree is yielding a lot of fruit this season. I prepared a yellow and green colored salad using starfruit, yellow capsicum and boiled chickpeas loaded with honey […]
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Wishing all my readers, visitors and friends a Merry Christmas! May you and your families have a wonderful holiday season. […]
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With Christmas round the corner, I am spending more time in the kitchen baking cookies and cakes and preparing traditional sweets. I made Gulabi Puvvulu, popularly known as Rose Cookies on Sunday and today it was Coconut Burfi. […]
Today’s ABC salad is visually vibrant, crunchy, with sweet and savory flavors. In other words, simply delicious. I particularly enjoyed the combination of apple, broccoli and walnuts. The slight crunch of broccoli, dressed in balsamic vinegar is remarkably good. […]
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