Hyderabadi mutton dum biryani is a dish that has been around for centuries in Hyderabad. It was originally cooked by the Nizams of Hyderabad and it’s distinctly different from other variations because people believe originated with them. Nowadays, this popular recipe consists of basmati rice mixed together with mutton and yogurt along with many spices …
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! …
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” …
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 …
These sweet and crunchy balls (Carrot Laddu) of dough are made with a variety of ingredients, including Ayurvedic herbs. Laddus can be stuffed with nuts like pistachios or almonds to make for a deliciously rich texture that is perfect any time you want something light yet satisfying.
Murukku is a savoury, crunchy Indian snack that starts with rice and urad dal flour. It derived its name from the Tamil word for “twisted”, referring to it’s shape which often has twists in two different directions. Murukku can be found all over India but especially popular in states like Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and …
The name ‘kohlrabi’ is German for “cabbage turnip” and stems from the fact that it looks a little like one. This vegetable goes by many names, including ‘German turnip’, but despite its common names it isn’t actually related to the root vegetables we know as cabbage or potatoes – being in actuality another type of …
Idli is a traditional Indian dish that consists of savoury rice cakes made from fermented black lentils and rice. It can be eaten for breakfast or as an evening snack in Southern India or Sri Lanka, alongside chutney (which may range from sweet mango to spicy chilli). The fermentation process breaks down the starches so …
Vendakkai Mor Kuzhambu is a dish originating from Tamil Nadu and Kerala. It’s made of liquid curry that can be served with white rice, pancake-style lentil dosa (mixed gram), or even steamed potato fries for those looking to spice up this traditional meal! The taste is slightly sour but it’s sure worth trying if you’re …
In Andhra cuisine, chepala pulusu is one of the most common appetizers to be served with hot steamed rice. My mom’s special recipe and technique for this dish have been a family favourite since I was young. It tastes amazing on top of white or yellow basmati rice as well!
