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 …
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 …
Spiced rice is a staple in the regions of Kerala, Tulunad, and Karnataka. The dish originated from the Malabar region which is now known as Kerala while spices were added to give it a distinct flavor with ghee being its primary ingredient. Other variations can be seen not only in India but also in other …
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! …
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 …
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 …
In India, Rabri is a delicacy that has been around for centuries. The dish starts with milk which goes through many processes before it reaches the plate as dessert. For example, boiled whole raw white cow’s or buffalo’s milk on low heat until it becomes dense and changes its color to off-white or pale yellow …
Rice is the seed of a monocot plant, Oryza sativa or African rice. As a cereal, it is eaten by many people across the world in Asia and Western countries especially because they find themselves at home with its flavor. Rice has become one of our favorite meals to eat which creates an issue when …
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.
Jhunka is a porridge made from chickpeas, also known as pithla. If served with bhakar or kharda, it can be found in Maharashtra at peasant fare eateries and mountain forts alike. It’s considered healthy because of its high levels of fiber, protein, carbohydrates, and potassium; so don’t worry about indulging!
