Dahi vadas are a type of chaat originating from the Indian subcontinent with origins in South Asia. They can be eaten as snacks and consist of deep-fried, soaked lentils that have been mixed into the batter then cooked in hot oil before being served to you cold drenched in yogurt. Additions may include golden raisins …
Sorakaya pulusu is an Andhra-style tamarind stew prepared with bottle gourd, onions, tamarind, spices & herbs. This is also called anapakaya pulusu and is sometimes made in many Telugu-speaking homes. Sorakaya means “bottle gourd” while pulpoo refers to a traditional curry-like dish that comes from the Telugu language spoken throughout India’s southern state of Andhra …
Barfi, barfee, borfi or burfis are dense milk-based sweets from the Indian subcontinent. The name is a derivative of the Urdu (originally Persian) word for snow – “barf”. There’s besan barfi made with gram flour; kaaju barfi made with cashews; Pista barfis that have ground pistachios and sing barfi which has peanuts in it. A …
The most popular version of upma is made with whole or refined ground semolina out of durum wheat. Sometimes a wide range of vegetables may be added to the dish, and it can also be garnished with beans (raw or sprouted) cashew nuts and peanuts for variety. The Indian name ‘upma’ means “cooked in water” …
This is a simple dish to make and can be served with rice, roti, or bread. It’s also vegan! In South India, the people celebrate Ganesha Chaturthi throughout nine days of Navratri festivity where they cook many dishes that include legumes such as peas for this recipe green pea sandal which are spiced along with …
Mango pickle, also known as Aam Ka Achaar, is a traditional Indian condiment made from green raw mangoes. The mangoes are mixed with spices and salt, then sun-dried until the mixture turns into a thick paste. It’s usually served with plain rice or roti, but can also be used as a dip for snacks and …
Avial is a thick, vegetable-based dish with origins in the Kerala region. It’s traditionally served at lunchtime as an essential side to rice and curry chicken or fish dishes. Avial can be found on some menus outside of India but not always made from scratch as it would be back home – you’ll need to …
The cluster bean, also known as guar bean is a staple in many Indian dishes and has been known to be used for centuries. It’s also the source of guar gum, which can make recipes more pliable by adding binders; it’s perfect for when you want your dish to have that doughy consistency. Guar beans …
Onions are one of the basic items available in Indian houses. One of my favorite dishes is fried onions because they have such a unique flavor you won’t find anywhere else! It’s easy enough to make at home too: just slice up your desired amount of peeled fresh yellow or white onion (I prefer brown), …
The word “curry” is derived from the Tamil term for sauce or Flavouring agent which has been used in various dishes to give its unique taste. A typical curry dish originates out of South Asia and consists primarily of chicken; however, outside this region, it can be made with beef as well.Chicken recipes have existed …
