Sometimes we crave for something that’s tasty but easy and quick to make, Lemon Vermicelli can be that option. This recipe has always been a savior during my long tiring days. Lemon Vermicelli, is a tangy and spicy dish that is fits into any meal of the day. This recipe can be made on navratri…
Mango Rasam (Mamidikaya charu) :
Mango!! Mango!! Mango!!. We are in mango season, Yipee!. Summer brings a lot of things for everyone of us, starting from long days, intolerable heat to watermelons and yummy mangoes. Me being a mango lover cannot finish my grocery shopping until I have mango(raw or a fruit) in my bag. So today’s recipe is for…
Akakarkay fry( Spiny Gourd/ Kantola fry):
Spiny Gourd, Green colored cactus like vegetable have tiny spines all over them. It looks like a miniature bitter gourd. However, it is not bitter until it starts ripening and inedible. This is usually grown wild and available only during monsoon and can be available frozen in Any nearby Indian store.It is a vegetable that…
Ugadi pachadi :
Ugadi, is the new year’s day for people of Andhra pradesh. It is observed on the first day of Hindu Lunisolar calender month of chaitra (Typically falls in march or april). Telangana and Karnataka states also observe Ugadi. The name Ugadi is derived from sanskrits words yuga (age) and adi ( beginning), which meand beginning…
Munagaku podi (Drumstick leaves powder) :
Drumstick leaves ( Munagaku), is a superfood and we are well aware of its powerful benefits. These are added to curries or soups in India and all over the world while in Andhra kitchens, Drumstick leaves are added to sambhar , rasam and curries. It’s a very well-known fact that every part of drumstick tree…
Mamidikaya sambhar (Mango sambhar) :
Mango season has started, and we love munching on it. Mango thokku, Mango coconut chutney, Mango pickle what not , mango mutton curry, every recipe is lip smacking. Mango sambhar, A simple and flavorful recipe cooked with raw mango and spices. Sambhar being a staple food in south Indian meal, mango sambhar is just a…
Badam milk (Almond shake) :
Badam milk, chilled and refreshing drink loaded with goodness of almonds and pinch of cardamon. This highly nutritious and rich drink is best when served chilled. Badam milk is one amongst the kids favorite. My grandfather used to bring this during summer holidays for all the kids at home. Almonds are packed with important nourishment….
Paramannam (Rice payasam):
Paramannam, traditionally cooked with Rice, milk and jaggery. It is a sweet dish prepared as a offering ( naivedhyam) to Hindu God or deities during a festive occasion or pooja. It is a slow cooked dish for rich and creamy texture. Ingredients: 1/2 cup raw rice washed and drained 1/2 cup grated jaggery 1 lt…
Beerakaya thokku pachadi (Ridge gourd peel chutney):
Ridge gourd(beerakaya), the vegetable rich in nutrients ,the skin of beerakaya is high in fiber . One of the tastiest and nutritious ridge gourd recipe is beerakaya pachadi. This can be made either with the skin of beerakaya or the vegetable, the method of cooking doesn’t change. When served with steamed hot rice and ghee,…
Egg curry with fenugreek leaves:
Egg curry, A simple and delicious savor made at home for lunch/dinner. Eggs are one of most versatile foods that can be cooked in many ways. Apart being easy to cook, they are high in protein. This recipe is made of beautifully boiled eggs that are simmered and cooked in a flavorful gravy of spices…
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