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Sambhar (II)
Tweet Sambhar is a part of every meal in south Indian families, whether it is a breakfast or lunch/ dinner. It is served with urad dal vada, idli, dosa, upma, rice etc. The recipe I have given here is one of the varieties of sambhar, using coconut, small onions and other fresh spices. Easy to [...]
Continue reading...Cabbage and Green Peas with Fresh Coconut
6. July 2010
Tweet Ingredients: 2 cups shredded cabbage, 1 cup shelled green peas, 1 cup freshly grated coconut, 2 green chillies (or as per taste), 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, Salt to taste, 2 cups water (for cooking), For tempering - 1 tbsp mustard seeds (rai), 1/2 tbsp urad dal, 10-12 curry leaves; washed and pat dried, 2 [...]
Continue reading...Long Beans Vegetable with Coconut
1. June 2010
Tweet Long beans are also known as Yardlong beans. There are different names for these beans in different languages in India, like Karamani in Tamil, Chawalichya Shenga in Marathi, Alsandalu in Telugu, Bodi in Hindi and so on. Ingredients: 2 cups of long / cow-pea beans; thoroughly washed under running water and cut into small [...]
Continue reading...Steamed Idlis
27. May 2010
Tweet Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked rice, 1 cup urad dal, 1-2 tsp methi (fenugreek) seeds (or adjust to taste), Salt to taste, 1-2 cups water or as required, Ghee or oil for greasing. Method: Soak rice and urad dal separately in water, overnight. Soak methi seeds along with urad dal. Next day grind the soaked [...]
Continue reading...Adai (A South Indian Breakfast)
19. April 2010
Tweet Adai is a South Indian delicacy made out of dal (lentils). It can be eaten as breakfast, lunch or dinner. The recipe is full of proteins since the main ingredients here are different lentils, hence is healthy for growing kids. Methi (Fenugreek leaves and seeds) makes it slightly bitter but when combined with other [...]
Continue reading...Red Coconut Chutney
12. April 2010
Tweet Red Coconut Chutney is a type of coconut chutney or dip that can be traditionally served with dosas, wadas, upma and idlis. But believe me it can be had with Pohe, Parathas, Khichdis, Pulaos and even chapatis. Ingredients: For the chutney - 1 cup grated fresh coconut, 2 dry red chillies; lightly roasted, 2 [...]
Continue reading...Green Coconut Chutney for Dosa, Idli and Uttappam
15. March 2010
Tweet There are different ways to prepare coconut chutneys to serve with Dosas, Idlias, Uttappams and even Upma. This recipe is for green coconut chutney made of coriander and mint leaves. Ingredients: For the chutney- 1 cup freshly scraped coconut, 1/2 inch piece of ginger, 1-2 green chillies (as per taste), 1/4 cup fresh coriander [...]
Continue reading...Plain Coconut Chutney for Dosa, Idli and Uttappam
9. March 2010
Tweet There are different ways to prepare coconut chutneys to serve with Dosas, Idlis, Uttappams and even Upma. This recipe is for a simple and plain coconut chutney. Ingredients: For the chutney - 1 cup freshly scraped coconut, A small grape size ball of tamarind; soaked in warm water for 3-4 minutes, 2 tbsp chutney [...]
Continue reading...Batanical Curry (South-Indian Mushroom and Peas Curry)
22. October 2009
Tweet My friend had prepared this recipe and sent it over. I just loved the way she had combined the not so Indian traditional vegetable – mushroom with the traditional South Indian spices, especially the use of coconut made it very delicious. Here is a recipe for Mushroom and Green Peas, a fresh recipe unlike the [...]
Continue reading...Appe (Paddu)
28. July 2009
Tweet ‘Appe’ is commonly prepared in Southern India and Maharashtra. The batter is similar to that of ‘idli’ but this recipe could be prepared as sweet too. Will post that recipe soon. This is the traditional savory recipe for appe. The photo posted here was taken at one of the South-Indian joints we visit regularly. Ingredients: [...]
Continue reading...Medu Vada (Urad Dal Vada)
21. July 2009
Tweet Our common love for food, drives me and my husband to South-Indian restaurants to have our Sunday breakfast. Sunday is our day to relax and gorge on food that we love. And what a way to begin the day. South-Indian breakfast mainly consists of Idli, Appe, Dosa, Uttappa and Medu Vada accompanied with chutney [...]
Continue reading...Uttappam (South-Indian Breakfast)
16. July 2009
Tweet Uttappams or Uttappas are thicker than dosas and topped with different toppings like onion, coriander leaves, fresh coconut and many more. These Uttappams are very are soft and delicious. Ingredients: (Prepares 16-17 medium sized uttapams) 1 cup rice, 1/2 cup dhuli urad dal (split black gram), 1/4 cup poha (beaten rice), Salt to taste, [...]
Continue reading...Cabbage Stir Fried with Coconut
5. June 2009
Tweet Very simple yet unbelievably delicious vegetable recipe. With few ingredients it takes hardly 7-8 minutes to prepare this vegetable. This recipe is commonly prepared in Maharashtra and Southern parts of India. Ingredients: 2 cups shredded cabbage, 1 cup + 2 tbsp freshly grated coconut, 1 green chilli; very finely chopped, 1 tsp mustard seeds, [...]
Continue reading...Koottu Curry
15. February 2009
Tweet A delicious recipe made in Southern parts of India. It has a mixture of lentil and vegetables which can be served with any kind of Indian Bread or even with rice. It is a healthy and complete meal. Ingredients: 3/4 cup chana dal, 1 carrot; diced into 1″ cubes, 1 onion; chopped, 1 potato; [...]
Continue reading...Puli Sadam (South-Indian)
11. August 2008
Tweet Ingredients: 250gms cooked rice, 1/4 cup tamarind paste, 1/2 tsp dhania dana (coriander seeds), 1/2 tsp methi dana (fenugreek seeds), 1/2 tsp chana dal (gram), 1/2 cup water, Salt to taste. For tempering- 2 tbsp oil, 1/2 tsp tsp methi dana (fenugreek seeds), 1/4 tsp heeng (asafoetida), Few curry leaves, Jaggery to taste, Red [...]
Continue reading...Poatato Stuffing for Masala Dosa
6. August 2008
Tweet Ingredients: 5 potatoes; boiled, peeled and coarsely mashed, 2 large onions; cut into halves and sliced, 10-12 curry leaves, 1 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (rai), 1/2 tsp heeng (asafoetida), 4-5 green chillies; slit vertically, 3-4 inches ginger; peeled and finely chopped, 10-15 cloves garlic; finely chopped, Handful of cashew nuts; broken, A handful of [...]
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