Patakas or leafy vegetable preparations in India are known to be some of the most flavorful dishes. Palak ki dal is one such dish with deep flavors derived from spinach and aromatic spices which go well with simple white rice. This recipe, adapted by me from my friend’s sumptuous cooking style involves simmering tomatoes for …
Kheer is a type of pudding from the Indian subcontinent, made by boiling milk, sugar, and rice. The recipe includes desiccated coconut for flavor as well as cardamom or raisins for additional sweetness. Kheer is a dish that’s been around for over 2,000 years and has remained the staple of Indian sweets since ancient times. …
Tomato chutney is a type of spicy condiment originating from the Indian subcontinent. The tomato, typically diced or mashed before cooking with a variety of other spices and ingredients such as ginger, chili peppers, sugar salt dates onions garlic peanuts and dal can then be canned for later use. One can always use different things …
Telugu people in Rayalaseema, Andhra Pradesh are known for their amazing spicy dishes. One of the most famous is a Rayalaseema chicken curry that includes various spices and flavours like cumin, cloves, cardamom pods or bay leaves depending on your preference. In Telugu, cultural food holds an important place as it helps form bonds between …
Patties are popular dishes because they can be filled with all the flavors of your favorite foods. Patties have been a staple in American diets for centuries and come in many forms, but classifying them is difficult due to their variety of shapes and sizes! Patties are often served as appetizers or side dishes at …
A signature dish in Indian cuisine, Aloo Bonda is a deep-fried South Indian snack that comes with various sweet and savory variations. The most popular of which is “Aloo Bonda” (potato bondas) as well as region-specific variants including potatoes replaced by grated pineapple or paneer. But this time we will add Sprouts too in the …
Indian Broad Beans, also known as Avarakkai in Tamil / Chikkudukaya in Telugu, is very rich in iron and dietary fibre. In our home we enjoy this bean when it’s served with poriyal (a kind of stir fry), varuval or sambar; I typically take my dish to share with friends who have their own specialities! …
With the Indian summers coming to an end, it is a perfect time for making this Sweet Corn Masala recipe. This chaat dish has all of your favourite ingredients in-store with sweet corn and spices that make you lick those lips just by thinking about them! Sweet Corn Masala is a simple spicy and healthy …
Mango Shikarni is a traditional Maharashtrian dessert prepared during festive occasions like Gudi Padwa, Ganesh Chaturthi, and weddings. This dish celebrates the king of fruits — mango — in its purest form. Unlike heavy sweets, Shikarni is light, refreshing, and naturally flavored with jaggery, cardamom, and curd.
Date fruit has a lot of medicinal benefits and can be easily digested. Khoa Khajoor Roll (Khoya Khajoor Rolls) is prepared during festivals and the combination of Khoa and dates give a rich taste and nice color to the sweet. Poppy seeds give a unique taste with each bite. Khoa is a very popular ingredient …
