The dosa, a pancake-like crepe originating from India and made with rice flour batter. It is traditionally served as an appetizer to most Indian meals although more recently it has expanded in popularity around the world. The main ingredients are fermented black lentils and rice which make up about half of the mixture’s volume before …
Dosas are a staple dish in South Indian cuisine, originating from the ancient city of Ujjain. The food has been around for centuries and is still popular today with locals as well as travelers looking to experience some authentic culture on their trip abroad. Dosas can be made sweet or savory; both have an appearance …
Sweet Corn Dosa Recipe is almost similar to the rest of the dosa recipes but this one will a bit different as there will be lesser time used in this recipe. This is because the batter made in this recipe is not kept aside to ferment as there is no use of rice. Only a …
Making pakora begins with the preparation of a batter consisting of gram flour, water, and spices. It is then fried in oil until it turns crisp on the outside while still moist inside. Pakora refers to spiced fritters originating from the Indian subcontinent that are served by street vendors or restaurants located across South Asia …
For those of you who enjoy a good snack, here is one for your enjoyment. Bonda originated in India as an Indian potato dish and has since created various variations throughout the country with different ingredients such as sweet potatoes or tapioca. One popular variation is “Aloo Bonda,” which are usually deep-fried balls made from …
Gujiya (Hindi: गुजिया), Gughara (Gujarati: ગૂઘરા), Pedakiya (Hindi: पेडाকি) or Karanjis are sweet, deep-fried dumplings that have been a part of the Indian subcontinent for centuries. The earliest mention dates back to the 12th century when jaggery and honey were covered with wheat flour which is then sun-dried.
Halva is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert that originated in Persia. Halvah, which means sweet and sticky paste or confection made from boiled wheat flour and sugar syrup, dates back to the 7th century when it was used as a medicinal food for those suffering from diabetes mellitus. By the 9th century, this yummy treat …
The Basil Pesto sauce is considered to have originated in Genoa, the capital city of Liguria. The traditional recipe includes garlic, European pine nuts, coarse salt and basil leaves- all blended with olive oil. You can also find variations that use different types of cheese such as Parmesan or Pecorino Sardo (sheep’s milk). Pesto is …
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 …
This Potato Curry Recipe will be like by all who like potatoes. Perfect side dish for rice, chapati, puri, etc but best for rice items like sambar, rasam, variety of rice. A simple yet tasty and delicious recipe that you will relish upon. Potato can be used in various forms like boiled, mashed, dry, and …
