VERMICELLI IDLI Rava/sooji and semiya/vermicelli are kitchen staples in South Indian households. That can be used for quick recipe like upma, idli etc. Vermicelli Idli is very popular in Karnataka. These idlis are quick and instant as they don’t need fermentation. The tempering adds the aroma and cashew nuts gives the crunchiness. You can add…
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MISAL PAV
MISAL PAV Misal Pav is a popular streetfood Maharastra, India, which is a combination of misal and pav, topped up & served with onions, lemon, coriander, farsan or sev. This spicy, tangy delicacy is so filling that it can be a mini meal. Misal has two parts, one is thick curry of dew beans/moth/matki sprouts…
KULUKKI SARBATH
KULUKKI SARBATH Kulukki is a popular refreshing drink in Kerala. ‘Kulukki’ word means ‘shaken’ in Malayalam and it’s because of the preparation of this drink. Basically this drink is shaken lemonade. This sarbath is prepared not in mixer or blender but all the ingredients are combined and vigorously shakwn and then served. Sweet and spicy…
CHAMCHAMIYA ( PEARLMILLET CHILLA)
CHAMCHAMIYA(PEARLMILLET CHILLA) Chamchamiya is a traditional Gujarati delicacy which falls under the tag of lost recipes/forgotton recipes. This healthy delicious delicacy is prepared from bajra flour(pearl millet flour)and methi (fenugreek leaves)along with garlic and other spices. Chamchamiya is similar to chilla or pancake and is prepared in a jiffy. Chamchamiya are consumed especially in winter…
ADA PRADHAMAN (Flattened rice/poha pudding)
ADA PRADHAMAN(FLATTENED RICE/POHA PUDDING/KHEER) Ada Pradhaman is a traditional Keralan dessert made by rice ada (poha) , coconut milk and jaggery. Ada pradhaman is specially prepared in every Keralan household during Onam festival. It is one of the main elements of Sadya. Ada pradhaman is one type of payasam and known as a king of…
CABBAGE THORAN
CABBAGE THORAN Thoran also known as Upperi is a dry and stir fried vegetable dish combined with coconut. This dish is from Kerala and commonly served as a side dish with rice and curry. Thoran is a part of the traditional Keralite Onam Sadhya. Various vegetables are used in Thoran preparation, some popular thoran are…
BHINDI DO PYAZA
BHINDI DO PYAZA (Restaurant style) Bhindi do pyaza isna restaurant style North Indian dish , prepared with Bhindi (okra), Pyaz (onion) and spices. ‘Bhindi’ is the Hindi word for okra/lady’s fingure, ‘Do’ is twice in Hindi and ‘pyaz’ is onion. So Bhindi the pyaza is dish consisting of okra that has been cooked with twice…
KUMBHANIYA BHAJIYA
KUMBHANIYA BHAJIYA Bhajiya, Bhaji, Pakora or fritters, whatever name we call, it is a popular fried and delicious snack generally consumed with green coriander chutney, ketchup, tea-coffee. There are various types of pakoras are prepared abd available in the market.Today I have prepared Kumbhaniya Bhajiya. Before going to the recipe, let’s know some interesting facts…
COCONUT RICE ( THENGAI SADAM)
COCONUT RICE( THENGAI SADAM ) This easy and quick rice delicacy is commonly prepared in South Indian households during festivals , any special occasion and common lunch box. This traditional rice dish is always prepared in Valaikappu/Seemantham/ baby shower function. It is also offered as prasadam in temples. Apart from rice and coconut, it’s tempering…
PALAK PANEER
PALAK PANEER Palak Paneer is very popular paneer dish which is staple in North India and one if the most commonly made Paneer dish. As its name says this is a spinach curry and cottage cheese preparation.There are many ways to make palak paneer, here I have made very simple and basic palak paneer. In…
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