Dal curry with white masala recipe - Today I am posting toor dal curry with white masala recipe of Karnataka for steamed rice. This curry goes well with spicy side dishes. This dal curry with hot rice, makes a delicious meal with papad and pickles.The masala is called white masala because the ground masala looks white in colour. Vegetables such as french beans and ivy gourds can be added to this curry.
May 30, 2014
Ginger garlic paste recipe - Adrak lasun paste
Ginger garlic paste recipe - Ginger garlic paste is one such ingredient which I need almost everyday all around the year. This versatile paste has health benefits especially on digestive system. It's flavor enhancing and taste increasing quality make it a popular, essential ingredient in day to day cooking. Instead of grinding in small quantity on daily basis, this storable paste can be prepared in advance. This can be stored in the fridge for over a week. I use this paste especially for subzis and marination.
May 28, 2014
Capsicum carrot raita recipe
Capsicum carrot raita recipe - This is a vegetable based raita made with capsicum and carrot. Whenever I make pulao, spicy curry or paratha, I make it a point to prepare raita to balance the spiciness in the food. We enjoyed this raita with soya beans pulao and paneer gobi paratha. Consuming vegetables in the form of salad and raita provides essential nutrients, and fibers to our system.
May 27, 2014
Soya beans pulao recipe - How to make soya beans pulav in pressure cooker
Soya beans pulao in pressure cooker recipe - I prefer to make pulao or biryani over rice and curry for a variety of reasons. Pulao being one pot meal carries the whole meal with so ease. This pulao contains soya beans, and we all know that soya beans are rich sources of proteins. All of we need proteins in different quantity on daily basis depending upon the need. Hence this classic pulao is an ideal healthy dish to get complete proteins through your diet.
May 22, 2014
Kadai bhindi recipe - How to make kadai bhindi
Kadai bhindi recipe - I am never ever bored with bhindi ( Ladies finger / okra ) side dishes. Be it Bhindi Masala, Stuffed Bhindi or Bhindi Upkari. Every week we have bhindi side dishes either for lunch or dinner. One such dish is kadai bhindi which is a nice accompaniment for Indian flat breads. Its a nice side dish for rice and curry too. Mixing this kadai bhindi with rice and dal also gives an excellent taste to the meal.
May 15, 2014
Mugachi dalichi amti recipe - Green gram dal amti recipe
Mugachi dal amti recipe - Amti is the Maharashtra's authentic curry. Various amtis such as katachi amti, toor dal amti, urad dal amti, mixed dal amti are very popular. Kala masala is an authentic spice powder of Maharashtra which is very flavorful and adds an extra taste to the vegetable dish and curry as well. This flavorful amti is stunning with hot, sweet and tangy taste in combination with unique spice flavor. For a heavenly taste, eat hot rice with this amti. It can also be sipped like a soup. Either way this tastes good.
May 14, 2014
Phool gobi batatyachi bhaji recipe - Cauliflower potato sabzi
Cauliflower and potato bhaji recipe - Today I am going to share a very simple and easy to prepare cauliflower potato bhaji recipe. Cauliflower bhaji can be made with variations. You can use green peas in combination with it to make a very delicious side dish. Variety of dishes such as gobi manchurian, paratha, pakoda can be prepared by using cauliflower. This bhaji can be prepared within few minutes in morning rush.
May 06, 2014
Soya beans and lauki kootu recipe
Soya beans, lauki kootu recipe - Legumes and lentils are required to suplement the proteins. The childhood is the phase of muscle and bone growth. They need adequate amount of protein and calcium for a strong bone structure and muscle formation. It will be better, kids above 2 years get milk, eggs, lentils, legumes, leafy vegetables and fresh fruits in proper proportion. Now to the kootu. For hot rice, kootu is the queen of curries. The reason for using soya bean is for it's rich protein, which with hot rice is a complete meal in itself. Besides dal, sambar, saaru, palya and amti, kootu is another kind of curry for steamed rice.
May 05, 2014
Awala chutney recipe - Nellikayi chutney recipe - Gooseberry chutney
Awala or nellikayi chutney recipe - Today I am going to share a very healthy awala chutney recipe, which I make frequently during gooseberry season. This chutney is not very tasty, but very healthy and nutritious. I like it to have as a side dish with steamed rice and curry, when other tempting side dishes are also there. So small quantity of this chutney can be consumed along with other dishes.
May 03, 2014
Awala pickle recipe - Nellikayi uppinakayi - Gooseberry pickle
Awala or nellikayi pickle recipe - Awala or Gooseberry has great medicinal value, especially in ayurveda. Awala is rich source of Vitamin C. It also contains iron, minerals and dietary fiber. It has great healing effect on eye, digestive system and chest. Awala juice has cooling effect, It lowers the body heat and provide coolness and stops irritation in chest and eyes. Eating some pieces of Awala pickle brings water in mouth, thereby increases the taste and stops dryness of mouth. We can use awala in different ways, in which we get both variations and the nutrients.
May 01, 2014
Akki kadle bele payasa recipe - Tandla Paays - Rice and chanadal kheer
Akki kadlebele payasa or kheer recipe -Wishing You all a Very Happy and Prosperous Akshay Tritiya. I am celebrating this special day with this delicious payasa. Akki kadlebele payasa is a traditional Coastal Karnataka dessert, prepared with rice, chana dal, coconut milk and jaggery. The combination of rice rava and chana dal gives extra texture and taste to the kheer. In combination with coconut milk, jaggery and cardamom, this payasa releases unique mouth watering flavor. This is really a delicious kheer which I make often.
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