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Cauliflower Pepper Fry | Gobi Pepper Fry

This Cauliflower or Gobi pepper fry is not only a quick and easy dish but also a healthy version that is made without deep frying, keeping it light and simple but at the same time flavorful and delicious. A simple everyday recipe that pairs well with rice and roti. Ingredients 1 cauliflower, separated into floretsContinue reading “Cauliflower Pepper Fry | Gobi Pepper Fry”

Moong dal Payasam

Moong dal payasam is a Creamy and a delicious payasam made with yellow mung lentils (moong dal), jaggery and coconut milk. Moong dal payasam is a traditional South Indian delicacy and is also known as Parippu Payasam. Ingredients 1/2 cup moong dal 1.5 cup water 1/2 cup thick coconut milk 3/4 cup jaggery, grated 1/2Continue reading “Moong dal Payasam”

Paneer butter masala

Paneer Butter Masala is one of India’s most popular paneer gravy recipe. This rich and creamy dish has pieces of paneer tossed in a tomato and cashew based curry. It has a mild sweet taste and pairs beautifully with naan or jeera rice. Ingredients 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 large tomatoes 250 gm paneer,Continue reading “Paneer butter masala”

Rontos

Rontos, a popular Konkani dish is usually prepared during festive occasions or on holidays as it is relished leisurely. Rontos is best served with ‘Dali Thoy’ (Konkani name for tempered dal) and pickle. This combination is served by placing Rontos on a plate and lavishly pouring the ‘Dali Thoy’ (tempered dal) over it. Ingredients 2 cupsContinue reading “Rontos”

Vegetable Poha

Vegetable Poha is a quick breakfast or snack made of beaten rice or flattened rice from the Indian cuisines. Poha, also known as chura, aval, avalakki, or chivda in different parts of India, is a gluten-free ingredient is a great dish to serve for breakfast, snack, tea time, or quick dinner. Poha can also be aContinue reading “Vegetable Poha”

Chole masala

Chole masala, also known as chana masala is a delicious & flavorful Indian curry made by cooking chickpeas in a spicy onion tomato masala gravy. It can be eaten with basmati rice, roti, naan, poori, bhatura and plain parathas or even with flavored rice like jeera rice or ghee rice. Ingredients 1 cup white chick peas/chana, soaked 1Continue reading “Chole masala”

Carrot raita

Carrot Raita, also known as also called as Gajar ka raita is very quick to make and goes very well with parathas, roti or even biryani. Fresh carrots and curd (yogurt) are the main ingredients. It is good to have raitas, curd and fruit juices during summers as they are cooling as well as nutritious.Continue reading “Carrot raita”

Chemeen mappas | Prawns in coconut milk

The word ‘Mappas’ means lightly flavored dish which is tangy and cooked in coconut milk. Mappas is an easy traditional Kerala recipe, with a beautiful balance of flavors. It can be made with fish, prawns, chicken and even beef too. The natural sweetness from prawns and coconut milk is merged with the tanginess of kudampuli andContinue reading “Chemeen mappas | Prawns in coconut milk”

Snake gourd fritters

Snake gourd or Padwal, is a rich source of dietary fibers to aid in digestion, it also has significant amounts of vitamins C and E and antioxidants, which improve skin and hair health and remove harmful free radicals from injuring the healthy cells in the body. Snake gourd fritters is a very simple dish you can prepare within halfContinue reading “Snake gourd fritters”

Mushroom pepper fry

This mushroom pepper fry is chettinad based, spicy and quick fry. Mushrooms are protein packed and best vegetarian alternative to meat. The addition of pepper along with mushrooms takes the dish to a new level. Small button mushrooms works best for this recipe. This fry goes well with chapati/roti but can be paired with riceContinue reading “Mushroom pepper fry”