LEMON RICE Tamil Nadu , one of the hottest states of the country is located in the southern part of India. Though there are many non vegetarian dishes in Tamil cuisine but mostly vegetarian food is there due to large population of Tamil Brahmins. If we look at the vegetarian dishes , dosa, idli, pongal…
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DALMA
DALMA Orrisa cuisine is not familiar for me except Chena Poda , khaja & pitha. After surfing on internet, I come to know about main dishes in Odia Cuisine, which are Dalma , ghatna sabji, pakhala bhata etc. So,I decided to give a try to Dalma. Dalma is an aromatic traditional curry from Orissa –…
BIKANERI KAIRI PARATHA (SPLIT GRAM PARATHA WITH RAW MANGO)
BIKANERI KAIRI PARATHA (SPLIT GRAM PARATHA WITH RAW MANGO) As it name says, these spicy parathas are from Rajasthani Cuicine . Rajasthani cuisine has its own unique flavour by using simple & most basic ingredients, make delicious dishes. These parathas are stuffed with split Bengal gram as key ingredient & can be consumed as breakfast…
KHANDVI
KHANDVI Khandvi – soft, melt in mouth , gram flour rolls are basically Gujarati signature delicacy which is popular and favourite in non-Gujarati communities. Basically it’s process needs patience & continuous stirring . But I am making / preparing it in pressure cooker, which makes process fast & easy. Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time:…
PATRA MUTHIYA
PATRA MUTHIYA Colocasia is a tropical plant which is also known as Taro, Arbi. It is also known as the Elephant Ear as it’s leaves’ shape resemble the ear of elephant. Arbi leaves are known as Patra, Patarvelia & Pandada in Gujarati . Majorly arbi leaves are made with gram flour spiced paste ,steamed and…
BROKEN WHEAT PULAO
BROKEN WHEAT PULAO Ingredients: 1 cup broken wheat(dalia) 1 cup mix dals 2 cup diced mix vegetables (peas, carrots, potatoes, french beans) 1/4 cup finely chopped coriander 1 medium size onion( chopped) 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic 1 tsp finely chopped ginger 3-4 green chillies lengthwise slited 8-10 curry leaves 3-4 cloves 1-2 cinnamon 1/4…
AKKI ROTI ( RICE FLAT BREAD)
AKKI ROTI ( RICE FLAT BREAD) Akki roti is Karnataka special , prepared with rice flour,vegetables & tapped on tawa. Here, I tapped on a plastic sheet & then transferd to tawa. Akki means rice in Kannada. Akki roti is served as a breakfast & lunch with coconut chutney. Though it is popular breakfast item…
PALAK KADHI ( SPINACH CURRY)
PALAK KADHI ( SPINACH CURRY) Spinach is a very rich source of iron & we all know this fact. We should include it in our meals more & more, in any form. Kadhi is also known name in every home. Various types of Kadhi are made in different ways in different regions, states & even…
THAYIR SADAM ( CURD RICE)
THAYIR SADAM ( CURD RICE) Thayir Sadam aka Curd Rice is favourite of all. Thayir means curd & Sadam means rice. There are lots of combination of rice dishes we all make in our routine life. Though in regular meals steamed rice is consumed by all of us. But combination rice delicacies are have turned…
MISTI DOI ( SWEET CURD)
MISTI DOI Dahi , Doi , Yogurt , Thayir are different names of curd. Curd is included in our everyday meal. Misti Doi is a sweet curd , Bengali’s traditional & popular dessert. It is different from our regular curd. Bengalis consume Misti Doi as a dessert after meals. Ingredients: 1 litre full cream milk…
DOLLOPS BY DIPA 