Hesru bele payasa or mugadali paays recipe - Wishing you all a Very Happy and Prosperous Navratri. Today is Ghatasthapana day. Navratri starts from today. On this auspicious day, I am posting easy to prepare very delicious hesru bele payasa or mugadali paays recipe. The kheer is called as payasa in kannada and paays in konkani.
Badam kesar milk recipe - Almond Saffron Milk, popularly known as Badam Kesar Doodh, is one of my most favorite drinks, which I love to make it on weekends or on special occasions. It is prepared with Almond, Milk, Saffron, Cardamom and Sugar. The Cardamom and Saffron give a perfect balanced flavor and beautiful cream colour to the milk.
Tawa paneer tikka recipe - This tikka is a delicious snack which can be served as a starter or as a side dish. Instead of oven, this tikka is prepared by shallow frying on tawa, hence it is called as tawa tikka. This is one of my favorite paneer dishes that I would like to prepare often. This snack is crispy from outside and soft from inside. The roasted onion and capsicum adds an exotic flavor and taste to the tikka.
Bhende sukke recipe- Bhende sukke is a simple coastal konkan side dish made with ladies fingers. and garnished with fresh coconut. This sukke is a very healthy accompaniment for any main meal. I always like to make dishes with ladies finger. Though this vegetable is slimy, with proper method of preparation it can be cooked into delicious dish. Besides sukke, ladies fingers are also used to make kadai bhindi, bhindi masala, stuffed bhindi, bhende sambar, bhende ambat, kurkuri bhindi and roasted bhindi.
Dal tadka recipe - Dal tadka is my all-time favorite curry. This is the most easiest and can be made within few minutes. A simple looking dal tadka makes a meal delicious when eaten with chapatis and hot steamed rice along with pickle and papad. It doesn't need any preparation or planning. Just pressure cook the dal and temper it with choice of your tempering ingredients and the dal tadka gets ready within few minutes. By using precooked dal, dal tadka can be prepared in less than five minutes. The smoky aroma of red chillies makes the dal tadka special and unique.
White sauce for bread sandwiches and pasta dishes recipe - Today I am going to share a basic recipe of white sauce which has multiple use in making bread sandwiches and various pasta delights. The use of this white sauce, transforms the above mentioned simple dishes into a fancy delectable dish which would attract both kids and adults.
Mushroom manchurian recipe - After having a hearty Chinese meal at Mainland China, along with family friends from Delhi, we returned home with a sweet memory of the Chinese dishes. Among them one unforgettable dish was mushroom manchurian. I have prepared mushroom manchurian several times on the demand of my kids.
Mandakki susla recipe - Susla is nothing but upma prepared with soaked puffed rice and I made it as evening teatime snack. It is very simple to make and easy on stomach. Though it is simple, it is full of carbohydrates, which we need for our energy. Kids are more active than adults and they need energy packed food. They may find it energy booster as it is rich in carbohydrate. It is more beneficial when eaten along with a glass of hot milk or lassi.
Matar paneer pulao recipe - Today I am sharing with you all a very delicious and quick pulao "matar paneer pulao" made in pressure cooker. This is a flavorful pulao as I have used basmati rice and brown cardamoms. These brown cardamom adds an exotic flavor to the rice. Paneer matar combination is loved by all age groups, these makes the dish rich and inviting. This is a filling healthy dish that is loaded with proteins and carbohydrates. It is a perfect dish for all those who are looking for a healthy, quick one pot meal recipe. Though I have used basmati rice, any other variety of rice can also be used to make the pulao.
Kabuli chana masala recipe - Chickpeas are very rich in proteins. High protein snacks and dish will leave a body satisfied for longer period of time and allow the body to remain energetic throughout the day. Also it is good for muscle strength.This protein rich dish is very easy to prepare with few ingredients. This can be served hot as a side-dish with any main course. Such kind of masala sabzi can be prepared with any kind of whole pulses, like brown chickpeas, moth beans, dried or fresh green peas and green grams.
Saipe panna dose recipe - This is an authentic South Karnataka style sweet dosa, prepared with dill leaves, jaggery, rice and coconut. I have earlier posted sabbasige sihi idli recipe. in it, I have used both rava or semolina and rice as a basic ingredients. But, in this dose, I have used only rice like the one in original traditional recipe.
Bharli bhindi recipe - Bharli bhindi and bharli mirchi or stuffed ladies finger and green chilly recipe - Bharli mirchi and bharli bhindi are my favorites. The stuffed chilli and okra are great accompaniment to the main course. This can be wrapped in phulka and chapati to serve as a roll, or to pack in the lunch box. I have prepared them several times and thought to share the recipe with you. Another important thing is that the same filling can be used with capsicum, bitter gourd and ridge gourd. The dry filling powder can be used to make peeth perun bhaji with vegetable such as ivy gourd, cluster beans, capsicum, ridge gourd, radish and spring onion.
Gardudde paays recipe - This is a traditional kheer of Karnataka. White gourd is called as sorekayi in kannada and gardudde in konkani. This kheer is very simple to prepare and quickly gets ready. White gourd doesn't take much time to cook. This kheer or payasa has full of coconut and cardamom flavour. Semolina or rava is used as a thickening agent, otherwise the kheer may turn watery. Instead of rava, rice flour or raw rice paste can also be used.
Mushroom pulao recipe - Sometimes you need to cook in a hurry in the morning to serve the breakfast and pack the lunch box. Pulao or pulav comes always handy and you can easily make it in the pressure cooker. You can serve it with raita and yogurt. I am a big fan of all pulaos. Mushroom pulao is an easy to prepare one pot meal. I had prepared this pulao in the pressure cooker, it has turned out to be delicious and the same was flavourful.
Sabudana batata khichdi recipe - Sabudana or sago and potatoes are widely used in all parts of Maharashtra for preparing upwas or fasting day dishes like sabudana vada, sabudana khichdi and sabudana thalipeeth. Some do not add potatoes in khichdi. But adding potato is beneficial as it is rich in carbohydrates, which in turn gives energy needed on upwas or fasting days. Besides being a fasting dish, it is also a filling breakfast as well. This is an easy yet delicious dish to prepare after soaking the sabudana for two hours. Using red chilli powder is totally optional and it can also be prepared using only green chilies.
Kande pohe recipe - Sometimes, say it once in a week eating poha is fine with us. It is a regular weekly evening snack as it is very easy to prepare. Kande pohe if not prepare properly tastes bland. Therefore the taste needs to be balanced by adding proper amount of lemon juice, salt and sugar. I like to eat it with hot cup of coffee or tea. I always keep raw poha in stock. Raw poha is really handy, when suddenly some guests or friends arrive in the evening. In such a situation without any second thought, I make kande pohe with tea, coffee, milk shakes or juices. In this era of processed food poha has taken a back seat. It is really a delicious, healthy snack. A perfect evening snack for adults and kids.
Chilkewali moong dal curry recipe - Moong dal is the source of complementary proteins. Complementary proteins are incomplete proteins, when combined with another incomplete protein, both incomplete proteins make complete proteins. Wherein, combination of rice and moong dal curry creates complete proteins.
Mushroom pakoda or pakora recipe - Today I am posting a very scrumptious mushroom pakoda recipe. Mushrooms are available throughout the year in vegetable market. Mushrooms are versatile that you can make several types of dishes such as soup, manchurian, stir fry, pickle, pulao pakoda etc. This is so simple that all the ingredients are combined together to make a thick mixture then divided into small balls and deep fried till crispy. This can be served as evening tea-time snack or as a starter before meal. This pakoda is so crispy from out side and soft from inside and makes you want to eat more.
Cauliflower pakoda recipe - Today I am sharing with you all a very simple yet delicious cauliflower bajji - pakoda recipe. Bajji or pakoda is most in demand evening snack in our house during weekend and holidays. I make onion bajji, mushroom bajji, cabbage bajji, capsicum bajji, raw banana bajji, brinjal bajji, mix dal bajji, etc. This is a very simple and hassle free bajji which get ready within few minutes.
Mushroom pickle is a very simple and easy to prepare dish. Mushroom cooks very fast. If you like tangy taste then this is the perfect side dish to prepare. This pickle doesn't need much of ingredients. It is not durable like other pickles. Mushroom pickle can be stored in refrigerator for a week.
Alsande palya recipe - Alsande palya is a traditional sabzi of South Karnataka. Chapathi is our staple food. So I prepare different sabzis almost everyday. I made this black eyed beans palya for chapathi. It can also be served as a side dish along with rice and curry. The masala in this sabzi is mildly flavored with spices. Black eyed beans or alsande is low fat and low calorie legume and very good sources of proteins, iron, potassium and fiber. Therefore sabzi made with black eyed beans are recommended for vegetarians who require more proteins.
Masala bhath powder recipe - Masala bhath powder is mainly used while preparing masala bhath (spcy rice), popularly known as masale anna in north karnataka. It can also be used while preparing vegetable pulao or spicy rice such as mango rice, carrot rice, peas paneer pulao, mushroom pulao, onion rice and tomato rice.
Kashaya recipe - As I have mentioned in my previous post kashaya powder recipe, Today I am posting a very popular herbal drink of Coastal Karnataka which is prepared in almost all households with their own version. People in that part prefer to give this kashaya to kids in place of tea or coffee. I personally like to drink it instead of tea and coffee. This is my favorite drink and I make it twice a day for me and consume one cup in the morning and one in the evening . This drink is very healthy and it has no side effects. Hot kashaya which is very easy to prepare, really goes well with some crispy snacks.
Egg bhurji recipe - Egg bhurji is a popular dish among non-vegetarians. This dish goes well with chapathi, roti, paratha, pulao and fried rice. The hot bhurji is addictive and makes you craving for more. In this recipe I have used the same ingredients which I used to make bhurji since decades and the same is loved by my family members. The use of ginger garlic paste along with onion enhances the taste. In this dish the use of coriander powder, jeera powder and grama masala is essential for the spicy taste and to add flavor. This is an easy dish which can be prepared quickly. Eggs are very handy when you run out of vegetables or kids make special demand for non-vegetarian dishes. I love to make this delicious, spicy and tempting side dish often. I have been eating egg bhurji since my childhood and never get bored with it.
Egg Bhurji Recipe - Anda Bhurji - Motte Bhurji
Egg bhurji made with eggs, some essential spice powder, onions, ginger and garlic paste. This is a traditional way of making
egg bhurji at my home.
Recipe type : Side Dish Cuisine : Indian Yield : Serves 2 Author : Vidya Chandrahas
Ingredients
4 eggs
1 ½ tbsp oil
2 medium sized onions
5-6 pieces of green chillies
1/4 tsp ginger paste
1/4 tsp garlic paste
1/4 tsp corindar seeds powder
1/4 tsp cumin seeds powder / jeera powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
1 heaped tsp red chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder / haldi powder
Salt as required
Fistful of chopped coriander leaves
Method
Break the eggs and transfer the egg white and yolk to a large bowl.
Beat till the yolk combine with the egg whites. Keep it aside.
Heat oil in a pan and add onions. Fry till the onions are translucent.
Add the chopped green chillies, ginger paste and garlic paste.
Fry till the raw smell of ginger paste and garlic paste disappears.
Then add the cumin seeds powder, coriander seeds powder, chilli powder and turmeric powder. Saute for 30 seconds.
Add the garam masala and salt. Saute for a while.
Add the whipped egg mixture and allow it to settle for a while.
Then cook on low flame stirring continuously till the egg paste solidifies.
Switch off the flame and add chopped coriander leaves.
Enjoy egg bhurji with chapathi, roti, paratha, pulao and fried rice.
Egg bhurji - step by step pictures
1. Break the eggs and transfer the egg white and yolk to a large bowl. Beat till the yolk combine with the egg whites. Keep it aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan and add onions. Fry till the onions are translucent.
3. Add the chopped green chillies, ginger paste and garlic paste.
4. Fry till the raw smell of ginger paste and garlic paste disappears.
5. Then add the cumin seeds powder, coriander seeds powder, chilli powder and turmeric powder. Saute for 30 seconds.
6. Add the garam masala and salt. Saute for a while.
7. Add the whipped egg and allow it to settle for a while.
8. Then cook on low flame stirring continuously till the egg paste solidifies.
9. Switch off the flame and add chopped coriander leaves.
10. Enjoy egg bhurji with chapathi, roti, paratha, pulao and fried rice.
Quinoa idli recipe - Quinoa idli is a healthy and tasty South Indian style idli. This idli is best for breakfast and can also be packed in the lunch box. This idli is prepared by using quinoa, rice and split black grams. I made this for my sons as quinoa is one of their favourite grains. I made the quinoa idli couple of times and the proportion of ingredients given below is perfect to make soft idlis.
Lemon ginger squash and lemonade recipe - This is an easy recipe of lemon ginger squash and lemonade. I had few lemons and ginger in my refrigerator. They were drying. So I used them to make squash. Sharbat can be made quickly if such squash is stored in the refrigerator.
Cheese omelette recipe - A very delicious omelette prepared by using eggs, cheddar cheese slices and pepper powder. This is one of the easiest egg dishes to prepare and is a popular cuisine of the world. Using eggs in various dishes is very common to non-vegetarians. Omelette is a hassle free dish which can be cooked in few minutes. This omelette pairs well with couple of bread slices toasted in butter.
Kadadhanyachi usal recipe - Kadadhanyachi usal is a Maharashtrian side dish made with mixed legumes. This is a healthy and nutritious side dish which I would prefer to make often. I have used three varieties of sprouted legumes for this dish.
Plain uttapam recipe - Uttapam or uttapa is a signature breakfast dish of South India. This nutritious dish is easily digestible, hence making it frequently is a good idea to serve healthy and filling breakfast to your loved ones. Uttapams are served with coconut chutney and sambar. The proper proportion of ingredients, level of fermentation and consistency of batter is important to make perfect uttapams.
Methi sukke or Menthe soppina upkari or Fenugreek leaves subzirecipe- It is a dry subzi that goes well with roti, chapathi, rice with curry and curd rice. Fenugreek leaves are used to make thepla, curry and kadhi in Maharashtrian homes. Fenugreek leaves in combination with green peas and potato makes a delicious side dish popularly known as methi matar malai and aloo methi sukha bhaaji. Fenugreek leaves are healthy leafy vegetable which can be consumed in any season. The high level of iron in the fenugreek leaves supply the iron requirement and helps to increase the red blood cells and hemoglobin.
Baked spicy sweet potato recipe - This is a simple, tasty and easy to prepare oven baked dish. This is a perfect snack for us when we do not like to eat steamed sweet potatoes or any other dish made out of it. Keeping in view the taste in mind, I have used very little spice powder which goes very well in this dish. As the outer skin is nutritious and it gives crunch to the dish after baking,
Green apple chutney- Chutney is a common side dish in Indian meal. There are several varieties ofchutneyswhich is served as a side dish or a spread for bread sandwich. Green apple chutney is a slightly sweet chutney. I made it with fresh raw green apples along with its skin. This chutney can be relished with roti, paratha, dosa, idli, uttappam, samosa, dhokla and sandwiches. The method of preparation is so simple and it takes only few minutes as it doesn't require any cooking. It is very tasty, healthy and needs only few ingredients.
Burfi paratha is a stuffed sweet paratha which is prepared using besan mawa burfi. I have used some home made burfi just to finish them off in a different and tastier way. Like puran poli, this is also served with ghee and milk but definitely tastes different than regular puran poli. To make such burfi parathas you can also use any variety of burfis like mango burfi and almond burfi. The stuffing process is similar to other parathas. So, today I am sharing this recipe to show you how to use burfis to make delicious stuffed sweet parathas.
Beetroot soup recipe - Warm and comforting beetroot soup which can be prepared within half an hour. Today I am going to share with you all a very easy to prepare beetroot soup recipe for rainy and winter days. I make variety of soups often during these seasons. Beetroot also called as beet is an easily available vegetable throughout the year. Beetroots are used to make juice, salad, stir fry,paratha, pulav,raita and so on.
Spinach green peas and plantain cutlet recipe - A healthy and delicious Indian vegetarian snack made with spinach, raw banana and green peas. This is one of the simplest cutlets which I have prepared several times. This cutlet is usually prepared by using potatoes along with spinach, but keeping health in mind, I have avoided potatoes as it is high in carbohydrates and calories. To make it more healthy these cutlets have been shallow fried using minimal oil.
Avrekayi upkari recipe - Avrekayi upkari is a South Karnataka style sabzi prepared with long beans and coconut. This is served as a side dish to roti, chapathi and rice with curry. Long bean is a seasonal vegetable and is available during few months. Long beans are known as avrekayi in kannada and valasange in konkani in western Karnataka. In eastern part of Karnatka (Bangalore, Mysore, Tumkur etc.) lilva beans are also called as avrekayi which is used to prepare hichikida avrekayi palya.
Oats vegetable idlirecipe - Oats vegetable idli is a South Indian style idli prepared using oats and black gram dal as basic ingredients. This is one of the easiest idlis that you can make at home. Like regular rice idli, the batter for oats idli needs to be fermented to get the soft textured idlis. But it can also be made without fermentation with slightly different texture. Vegetables such as carrots, cauliflower and green peas adds extra taste to the idlis. To get the enriched nutrition, adding vegetable is essential. Oats idli can be had as a breakfast, lunch or dinner dish. Mostly in South India, idlis are served for breakfast. If you are looking for more oats recipes then check out simple oats idli and oats upma recipes. Here is how to make oats vegetable idli with step by step pictures.
Cabbage poriyal recipe - Cabbage poriyal is a simple and easy side dish prepared with cabbage. It is usually served with roti, chapathi and rice with curry. Sometimes when I am confused thinking what to cook for side dish, suddenly poriyal flashes in my mind. Cabbage is definitely not a favorite vegetable in my house. But when it is made in a proper way by using fresh coconut, it becomes a tasty dish. Cabbage is a humble vegetable which is available throughout the year. I always store at least half a kilo of cabbage in my fridge to use it when required. Coconut is abundantly used in South Indian cuisine. Especially, fresh coconut adds extra taste to the poriyal and without coconut, it doesn't taste well. Here is easy and quick poriyal recipe.
Tomato onion chutney recipe - Tomato onion chutney also called as kaanda chutney and is one of the flavorful chutneys which I prepare often. This chutney goes well with dosa, idli, chapathi, paratha, thepla and roti. Hot rice with a dollop of ghee and this tomato onion chutney also makes a great and quick meal. This can also be served as a dipping sauce for vada, cutlet and nuggets. It is easy to make and is different from usual coconut chutney.
