Bhendekayi sambar recipe - Ladies finger sambar

Ladies finger sambar recipe - Sambar is a South Indian signature dish usually served with idli, dosa, uttappa and rice. Various vegetables such as drumsticks, pumpkin, potato, brinjal, white gourd etc, are usually used for the preparation of sambar. Besides these vegetables, I also use ladies finger to prepare sambar. Ladies finger is also known as okra, bhendekayi, vendekayi, bhende or bhindi and it is my favorite vegetable.

Eggless chocolate banana sponge cake recipe

Eggless chocolate banana sponge cake recipe  - Happy New Year to you all. May this New Year bring happiness and prosperity to all of you. Today being  new year day, I made this eggless chocolate banana sponge cake for us. It is an easy to prepare delicious cake to be enjoyed during this special occasion. As the name suggests, the cake was spongy, moist and soft. Baking cake is an easy and enjoyable task. The fragrance spread in the kitchen after baking this cake makes you happy and craving for more.

Moong dal aloo nuggets recipe - Split green gram potato patties

Moong dal aloo nuggets recipe - Today I have for you all a very delicious moong dal aloo nuggets which is my favorite and I am sure you all will like it most. Nuggets are excellent tea-time snack or it is an any time snack. Crispy from out side and soft from inside with an inviting  aroma. In fact hot nuggets doesn't need any side dish, but I served it with tomato ketchup and the combination is awesome.

How to make yogurt at home - Homemade curd

How to make yogurt at home - Today I have come up with easy method of making yogurt at home. Yogurt or curd is one such essential item that I need everyday. I make yogurt to churn buttermilk which we need compulsorily with every meal. We also eat small amount of curd rice in the last round of the meal. 

Chickpeas sundal - Chane usli recipe

Chickpeas sundal or chana usli recipe - This is an easy and healthy dish that you can make for this Navratri. This is made by boiling the soaked chana or chickpeas first and then seasoning with dry red chillies and curry leaves. Fresh coconut adds an extra taste to  the dish. For fasting dish, we do not use mustard seeds for seasoning. 

Menthe soppina saru - Methi ambat - Fenugreek leaves curry

Menthe soppina saru - Methi ambat is one of my favourite curries. Leafy vegetables and lentils are always healthier. So, I recommend to include methi leaves and toor dal in your diet whenever possible. The simplest yet delicious curry is a nice accompaniment to hot rice with some stir fry, upkari or sukke as side dish.