Carrot Rice Recipe | Easy Lunch Box Recipes

During my school and college days I used to carry various varieties of masala rice, pulavs,biriyanis, akki rotti and few breakfast items for my lunch box as they are not only easy to make one pot meals but also quite convenient to eat.Variety rices like Puliyogre,Tomato Bath,Lemon rice,Veg pulav,Peas pulav,Palak Rice,Veg biriyani,Vangibath,Bisibelebath,Carrot Rice,Capsicum rice,Garlic rice,Veg...

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Babycorn Capsicum Stir Fry | Babycorn Capcium Dry Curry | Babycorn Recipes

Babycorn is my most favorite vegetable.I know I have mentioned that for many vegetables but Babycorn stands the top position in my favorite vegetable list and I do not get bored of it even if I eat the same for a week,such is my love for those baby corns.I like them more because of their slight sweet and crunchy texture. I like to use babycorns in stir fries,pastas,salad,soups,pulavs,curry,gravies,pakoras...

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Vankaya Kothimeera Karam | Brinjal Recipes

I have posted various Stuffed Brinjal recipes in my blog and all were a huge hit among my readers. I just love Brinjals and I somehow can't stop myself buying those tiny purple brinjals when I see them.My first preference would be either Bagara Baingan or any stuffed variety of brinjal like Vankaya Kobbari Karam,Vanakaya Ullipaya Karam,Gutti Vankaya(will post it some time later) or Vankaya Kothimeera...

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ADAI DOSA RECIPE | KARA ADAI | MIXED LENTIL DOSA

Adai's origin is from Tamilnadu where it is usually paired with the vegetable, 'Avial'.The batter for Adai is ground thicker and coarser than the regular dosa batter and it does not require any fermentation.The Adais are prepared slightly thicker than the regular dosa and they consume lots of oil as the batter is ground coarse. This version that I have made is more of a dosa and is thin and...

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PALAK PANEER PARATHA Recipe

We have parathas atleast once a week, as both of us are very fond of it .Stuffed parathas with home made North Indian style Mirch Achaar or Mango Achaar,cut onions and a bowl of dahi serves as a perfect meal for us.When it comes to filling, I usually experiment with various vegetables,lentils and greens-the filling options are actually endless.Though I prepare them often, they would not make...

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Ladies Finger Curry | Bendakaya Kura | Okra Sabzi

Today I am sharing a very simple Ladies finger curry( Bendakaya Kura) which is typically Andhra style and it goes well with plain steamed rice.You can check another version of Bhindi Curry here which is equally delicious and pairs nicely with roti/chapati. Ladies Finger Curry | Andhra style Bendakaya Kura Recipe: (Serves 2-3) Ingredients: 250 gms Ladies finger/Okra(Bendakaya) 1 big...

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Sankranti Recipes | Pongal Recipes 2013

"Sankranti" or "Pongal"  is an important festival in South India and even in Maharashtra - important also because it is the first festival of the year!. Its marks the completion of the harvesting season. It is typically celeberated for three days with the first day being called as,"Bhogi", second day, "Sankranti" and the thrid day as "Kanuma". Each region in India that celebrates this festival...

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Pulagam Pacchadi Recipe - Sankranti Recipe

Every region has their own specials and this Pulagam-Pacchadi is a combination which is quite popular in Rayalaseema region of Andhra.This can be prepared during Sankranti. Pulagam is a dry khichdi which is made up of rice and split green lentils unlike the regular Khichdi/pongal which is a soft version and made up of rice and yellow moong dal. Pulagam is usually served with thick and coarse...

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Tandoori Aloo Recipe | Indian Party Appetizers

Baby potatoes frequently appear in my pantry and I have blogged various recipes using them like Baby Potato Biriyani, Pudina Aloo, Aloo Palak, Dum Aloo, Chutney waale Dum Aloo, Baby Potato roast and Jeera Aloo. Baby potatoes make the dish look pretty and hence I replace them where ever I can use them instead of the usual potatoes. Tandoori Aloo is made with the par boiled baby potatoes marinated...

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Pudina Peas Curry | Fresh Peas Masala Gravy

Fresh Peas are abundantly available in the markets these days and I am preparing lots of recipes using fresh peas like dry curries,tikkis,as a stuffing in parathas and various gravies. I have tasted this Pudina Peas Gravy for the first time at my aunt's place long back during one of my visits to Bangalore and it was definitely a winner recipe for me.I still remember the taste of the curry which...

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