Kempu harive soppu upkari Recipe - Amaranth leaves stir fry

Kempu harive soppu upkari  recipe -This is a simple stir fry prepared with amaranth leaves in combination with fresh coconut and served as a side dish to chapati and rice with curry. Amaranth leaves are extensively cultivated in all parts of India. This leafy vegetable is also known as kempu harive soppu, tamdi bhajji and lal math.

Bataate vataane ambat - Potato green peas curry

Bataate vataane ambat  - Today I have come up with one easiest and simplest  ambat recipe of Karnataka, prepared with potato and green peas. It has mildly spiced coconut based gravy which really goes well with hot rice and chapati. There are number of ways by which you can make ambat. But this is the simplest method with very few ingredients. Check out other  dal, sambar, saaru recipes. Curry is called as ambat in konkani language. Curries are staple food in this region. It is usually served with steamed rice. The coconut based masala paste for this curry is made by grinding the coconut and other ingredients to a smooth paste. These types of curries can be made using some other vegetables like brinjal, raw banana, french beans, chickpeas, green peas, black eyed beans etc.

Rava banana kesari recipe - Rava baale hannina sheera - Sheera recipe

Rava banana sheera or kesari recipe - Today it is Ghatasthapna. On this auspicious day I would like to post a very delicious sweet dish recipe which is commonly made in all parts of India. Rava banana sheera is a very essential naivedya dish prepared during  Satyanarayana Pooja and Durga Pooja. It is also called Mahaprasaad. If it is for naivedya, ghee, sugar and rava is used in equal quantity.

Dudde poori recipe - Pumpkin poori recipe

Dudde poori recipe - Pumpkin is a healthy yellow vegetable with rich sources of vitamins and minerals. Growing kids must eat them regularly. Usually I make stir fry called dudde sukke with it. But this sukke is not much in demand and nobody likes to eat at home. So I have been making pooris with pumpkin to satisfy the taste bud of my family members. 

Pav bhaji recipe - Mumbai pav bhaji recipe

Pav bhaji recipe - Pav bhaji is a famous street food of Mumbai or Bombay.  It is a common scene that several carts are serving pav bhaji on streets and beach. Now it is a popular fast food in all parts of India. For the preparation of this bhaji, I have used MTR pav bhaji masala which is readily available in the shop. 

Besan ladoo recipe

Besan ladoo recipe - Today I am going to share a traditional besan ladoo recipe of Maharashtra. During the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, sumptuous sweet like besan ladoo for prasaad  in naivedya thali definitely would make a traditional delight. During Deepavali festival the aroma of besan ladoo spreads from every homes of Maharashtra.

Palak pulav recipe - Spinach pulao recipe

Palak pulav recipe -  Today I am going to share with you all a very simplest, easiest and yummy palak pulao recipe. In India varieties of pulao is made using various vegetables and this pulao is one of them.  It is a healthy one pot meal made with well known leafy vegetable spinach in combination with rice. 

Rava dose recipe - Rava dosa recipe - Semolina Dosa

Rava dose recipe - Rava dosa is yet another breakfast dish of  South India. For breakfast we look forward to prepare classic dishes to serve. This rava dosa has a great texture and softness that makes a splendid breakfast dish when accompanied with sambar and chutneys. This is a very simple and easy to prepare dish which is a time saver in the morning rush. 

Dudde paays - Kumbalkayi payasa - Pumpkin kheer

Dudde paays or  kumbalkayi payasa recipe - India celebrates 68th Independence day  today.  Each Indian enjoys the happiness of  this day. This is the most memorable day for all of us. Wishing Each Indian A Very Happy and Joyful Independence Day. Today I made this pumpkin kheer to celebrate the special occasion of Independence day. Pumpkin kheer is a very popular South Indian traditional dessert. An ideal sweet dish to make on some occasions and festivals. Traditionally, pumpkin is cooked in thin coconut milk, simmered with thick coconut milk and jaggery, flavored with cardamoms and textured with semolina. Coconut milk and jaggery together release an excellent flavor  when it is induced with cardamom powder.

Kaju makhan masala recipe - How to make cashew nut butter masala

Kaju makhan masala  recipe - Kaju makhan masala is a delicious creamy dish to relish with naan, roti, phulka, chapati, jeera rice and even steamed rice. Kaju Makhan masala is a North India's Punjabi speciality. It has rich gravy of cashews, onions, tomatoes, butter and fresh cream that is flavored with spice powder and the dish is different from the usual  kaju curry.

Mix bele dose - Dal dosa recipe - Mix lentils dosa

Bele dose is a guilt free breakfast dish prepared with bengal gram (chana dal ), husked split green gram (moong dal), husked split black gram (urad dal ) and semolina (rava). Yogurt is added just to give a sour taste to the dosa. Urad dal and rice dosa is  a common breakfast dish in South India. But, this mixed lentils dosa is an interesting alternative to usual urad dal and  rice dosa. This is a healthy breakfast dish which provides both proteins and energy. Consuming  2 -3 dosas for breakfast,  provide sufficient energy balance till lunch.

Matar shimla mirch sabzi recipe - Green peas capsicum sabzi

Matar or green peas and capsicum sabzi recipe - Today I have come up with a simple and easy matar, shimla mirch dry sabzi, which goes well with roti, chapati,  parathas, theplas and even pulao. There are different ways of making stir fry or dry subzis. This North Indian style matar, shimla mirch sabzi tastes well when cooked in its own moisture and oil. But you can add little amount of water, compromising with the taste.

Hariyali chole masala recipe

Hariyali chole masala recipe - Today I am going to share a delicious hariyali chole masala recipe which goes great with parathas, theplas, phulka, roti, pulao or even rice.  This is an easy to prepare side dish which I make often and very different from the usual chana masala.
This hariyali chole masala is a delicious combination of  kabuli chana, green corianders and fresh coconut. We enjoyed it with  hot methi theplas along with crisp papads, curd and mango pickle. This recipe is a mix of both South Indian and North Indian style.  The combination of coconut with chickpeas is particularly South  Indian, while the use of coriander leaves  and spice powder is very North Indian. In India, chickpeas are one of the most important and popular legumes used to prepare various dishes like kadbuli chana masala, punjabi chole, chana usal, chana curry, salads and so on.

Masala roti recipe - Spicy roti recipe

Masala roti recipe - Are you looking for a spicy roti recipe for lunch box, breakfast, lunch or dinner? Here is the masala roti that goes well with any dry subzis, chutneys, chutney powder, curd and raitas. This masala roti is alternative to parathas, theplas and chapati. I have used coriander powder, jeera powder, garam masala, chilli powder,  turmeric powder, besan and curd along with wheat flour. This mildly spiced roti can be roasted till crisp to store for three  to four days.

Pumpkin soup recipe - Lal bhoplyachi soup recipe

Pumpkin soup recipe - Are you a weight watcher?  Here is the perfect low calorie pumpkin soup recipe for you. A soup  made with pumpkin and tomato is always healthy and very low in calories. I have been trying to make soups using various low calorie vegetables. One of them is pumpkin soup.

Phool makhana pudding recipe - Fox nuts dessert recipe

Phool makhana pudding is an Indian dessert made with fox nuts drenched in thick,  sweet vanilla custard milk and garnished with sliced pistachios. This is an easiest and simplest dessert whereas the flavor and thickness is achieved with the vanilla flavored custard powder. The same kheer can be made using nestle condensed milk, but the taste and flavor gets changed with the use of condensed milk.

Bhindi raita recipe - Ladies finger raita recipe

Bhindi or ladies finger  raita recipe - This is a simple and easy raita recipe prepared to accompany the spicy main course and rice. Nothing can be a better cooler than chilled raitas when you have a spicy main course in your platter. Like other raita, this raita is also made using strained yogurt. If you use the strained yogurt, the raita doesn't turn watery. Otherwise, you will miss those creamy yummy texture and great taste.

Onion tomato raita recipe

Onion tomato raita recipe - Today, I am going to share a simplest, easiest and tasty onion tomato raita recipe. As I mentioned in my earlier post, whenever I make pulao, biryani or spicy rice,  I make it a point to serve variety of raitas along with it. The chilled raita not only goes great with biryani and pulao, but also keep the stomach cool by balancing the spice in the food we eat. Serve this tomato raita with Vegetable Biryani. 

Mix vegetable biryani recipe - Veg biryani in pressure cooker

Mix vegetable biryani recipe - I am a  great fan of all kinds of  biryani, pulao and spicy rice. In fact, I can't live without rice. Today, I am going to share a classic Vegetable Biryani recipe which you can prepare and serve for a small party or your weekend meal. This vegetable biryani has been tried and tested many a times and ingredients are adjusted to suit our taste buds.

Rava urad dal idli recipe - Sooji Idli recipe

Rava urad dal idli recipe - I am fond of all South Indian idlis. This rava urad dal idli is an alternative to rice urad dal idli. The interesting part of this idli is that the batter doesn't need any fermentation. Dal needs to be soaked for  three hours and your idli batter will  get ready within half an hour after grinding it. To make it more interesting, you can add  green peas, carrot, chopped curry leaves, coriander leaves, green chillies and spluttered mustard seeds to it.  But, we like it plain and I made it without adding any tempering and vegetables. I served this rava urad dal idli with sambar and coconut chutney.

Modak Recipes

Collection of modak recipes - Modak is an essential sweet dish prepared during Ganesh chaturthi festival and Sankashti Chaturthi in every month. There are several varieties of modaks are made to offer as prasad or naivedya to Lord Ganesh. Among them very popular Maharshtrian modaks are ukadiche modak, fried modak and ukadiche modak prepared using mould. I have posted three varieties of modaks. The filling is the mixture prepared with coconut and jaggery. The outer cover for both varieties of ukadiche modak is made with rice flour. The outer cover for fried modak is made from wheat flour. These are very easy naivedya sweets which can be prepared easily.

White sauce cheese sandwich recipe

White sauce cheese sandwich recipe - Today, I am going to share a very simple and easy recipe of  bread sandwich prepared with cheese and white sauce with corn and carrot. You can check here for the white sauce with corn and carrot recipe which I had posted earlier. I have served this sandwich with tomato - pepper -garlic chutney. It also goes well with mint coriander chutney and tomato sauce.

Tomato pepper garlic chutney recipe - How to make chutney for Indian flat breads

Tomato, pepper,  garlic chutney recipe - Chutneys are Indian staple food prepared almost everyday. Variations of chutneys are made to serve with breakfast and meal. Today I have come up with another chutney recipe made with tomato pepper and garlic.  I make this chutney often for parathas. This chutney is spicy and tasty with attractive vibrant red colour and goes well with roti, chapati, parathas and  bread sandwiches. Tomatoes are rich in Vitamin C and is contain essential nutrients.

Coconut coriander leaves chutney recipe

Coconut coriander leaves chutney recipe - Today I am posting a very simple and easy chutney recipe for dosa, idli, uttappa and paratha. The chutney is very flavourful and tasty. Sometimes, I used to eat hot steamed rice with this it and the combination of rice and chutney are fabulous. This delectable chutney can be relished with Indian flat breads and is used as dipping sauce to samosas and pakodas. The flavor and taste of this chutney can be changed by adjusting the quantity of coriander leaves and green chillies. Here is how to make coconut, corianders and peanut chutney.

Kasuri methi dal recipe - How to make kasuri methi dal

Kasuri methi  dal recipe - Kasuri methi dal is one of the most easiest dals  which I make often. This dal is nutritionally rich with dal's proteins and kasuri methi's vitamins and minerals. This totally guilt free dal is a great accompaniment for hot rice along with kadai gobi beans, chutney powder with curds, pickles and papad as side dishes. You can try this dish with fresh methi or fenugreek leaves and toor dal  or  split green gram with skin or chilkewali moong dal combination, either way it tastes great.

Kabuli chana or chickpea paneer usli recipe - How to make kabuli chana and paneer usli

Kabuli chana and paneer usli recipe - Here is another simple and easy paneer and kabuli chana usli recipe. It is just a fabulous dish,  either used as snack or side dish along with other main course for rotis.

Khajoor milkshake recipe - Dates milkshake recipe

Khajoor or dates milk shake recipe - Here is the simple yet delicious milk shake which can be made in the busy morning rush. Dates milk shake with light snacks make a filling breakfast to remain energetic till lunch. Dates milkshake which is rich in protein, iron and is excellent for growing kids. Dates itself is very sweet, and no sugar is added in this drink. Do check out other milk shake recipes which I have posted earlier.

Dal curry with white masala recipe - Dali ambat recipe

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Eggless cocoa cake recipe - How to make eggless cocoa cake

Eggless cocoa cake recipe - After a long time, I really enjoyed baking cocoa cake. This is a delectable cake with cashew nuts, pistachios and tutti frutti. Baking the cocoa cake is so simple and incredibly easy that any one can do it.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Paneer masala with cashew nuts recipe - How to make paneer masala with kaju

Paneer masala with cashew nuts recipe - This paneer masala with cashew nuts, milk, onion and tomato based gravy is a creamy and rich dish for Indian flat bread naan, kulcha, roti, lacha paratha etc.These days, paneer dishes have become sumptuous side dish for flat breads and the dishes attract vegetarians a lot. 

Rajma brinjal potato kootu recipe

Rajma, brinjal, potato kootu recipe - I make dal, sambar, saaru, curry or kootu almost everyday. When fresh rajma is not available, I use soaked  dried rajma for the kootu. Brinjal and potatoes are combined in this kootu, to make it a veggie version.The required thickness of kootu can be had with use of  boiled and mashed rajma. The roasted gram dal in the masala paste also gives extra thickness to the kootu. The flavour of kootu is on account of the fresh spices such as coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cloves, cinnamon and fenugreek seeds. Onion, ginger, garlic and fresh coriander leaves enhance the flavour of this kootu.

Carrot tomato soup recipe - Gajar tomato soup recipe

Carrot tomato soup recipe - I strongly feel that I am addicted to this deep red coloured soup. Carrot tomato soup is one of my  favorite vegetable soups. So many varieties of soup can be made with vegetable such as cabbage, mushroom, sweet corn, spinach, broccoli etc. This is the soup I made when I strongly desired to have hot soup. Though the tomato is tangy, the taste is balanced by the sweetness of carrot. Hence, this soup is the mixture of tangy and sweet taste. I like it most because while sipping it hot, it gives comfort to throat and immense satisfaction to the brain.

Vegetable cutlet recipe - How to make veg cutlet

Vegetable cutlet recipe - This vegetable cutlet is a simple shallow fried snack prepared with easily available vegetables like potato, green peas and carrots. It is a healthy version of snack to serve during the evening with a cup of tea or coffee. Usually  cutlets are deep fried. However, to avoid excessive oil, these cutlets are rolled in bread crumbs and then shallow fried using very little amount of oil. Deep fried cutlets are more tastier because of its oil absorption. But, too much oil is not good for health. So, I prefer shallow fried cutlets. To get more tastier cutlet you can deep fry them by using the same ingredients and method.

Green tomato chutney recipe - Raw tomato chutney recipe

Green tomato or raw tomato chutney recipe - This Raw tomato chutney is prepared with few ingredients.  This chutney is a great accompaniment to jawari rotis and chapati. Raw tomatoes are  occasionally available in the vegetable market. Those are light green in colour and harder than ripe tomato.

Orange juice recipe - Santra juice recipe

Orange or santra juice recipe - Orange juice is a healthy and  natural soft drink for all season. It can be prepared within 5 minutes. If the oranges are kept in the refrigerator, you need not to add ice cubes to  the juice.

Mooli paratha recipe - Radish paratha recipe

Mooli paratha recipe- Mooli paratha is a healthy and tasty variety of paratha. It is easy to prepare using the method I have mentioned above. You may think that mooli paratha may have a pungent odour. However, this is not true. To be sure you can try the following step by step method once and see for yourself. It is odourless and as tasty as any other paratha. This delicious mooli paratha is  ideal for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It goes well with curd, chutney, pickle and tomato ketchup.

Sweet and sour rice appe recipe - Paniyaram recipe

Sweet and sour appe or paniyaram recipe - Appe is a traditional South Indian snack basically prepared with rice. Though the rice is main ingredient the other ingredients used in this dish are depending on the taste and requirement of my family. However, making appe is easy if the batter is prepared properly. 

Dry coconut garlic chutney powder - Lasun chutney powder

Dry coconut and garlic or lasun chutney powder recipe - Dry coconut and garlic chutney powder is a very healthy chutney powder prepared with few ingredients. This dry coconut based chutney powder is usually served as a side dish to rotis, chapatis and rice with curry. Instant chutney can be prepared by mixing it with yogurt. Garlic has many health benefits.

Tilachi ladoo recipe - Sesame seeds laddu recipe - Ellina unde

Tilachi ladoo recipe - Wishing you all a Very Happy and Prosperous Makar Sankranti and Pongal. Today on the auspicious day of Makar Sankaranti and Pongal, I am posting tilachi ladu recipe. Tilachi Ladu is one of the favorite traditional sweets prepared during  Makar Sankranti festival. What I like most in this ladu is its crunch and softness. These two in one texture is what made this ladu unique and different from all other ladoos. 

Cucumber white gourd raita recipe - Lauki kheera raita recipe

Lauki, kheera raita recipe - A cool and refreshing raita made with cucumber, steamed white gourd and curds to serve as  an accompaniment with spicy main course dish. Cucumber raita is staple side dish in many homes. But for a change I prepared raita by combining steamed white gourd or lauki and raw cucumber. This raita is very healthy, simple and easy to prepare with easily available vegetables.