Sambar Powder | Sambar Pudi | Homemade HuLi Pudi

Aromatic, fresh, authentic Mysore style homemade sambar powder
09/25/2017 9:26:18 PM vindhyadesai

I am sure everybody agrees that fresh homemade masalas and powders cannot be replaced! Basic powders like saarina pudi/rasam powder and sambar powder are essential to a South Indian cook. They come in so handy. The aroma of homemade sambar powder is the measure of how good your sambar/huLi turns out to be.
Generally all ingredients are dry roasted individually and slowly in heated heavy pans/kadais. But here I have given a simple and easy method all done at once. Moreover it is for a small quantity measure making it simple to handle masala ingredients. This will also ensure your sambar powder is fresh. ... “Sambar Powder | Sambar Pudi | Homemade HuLi Pudi”

Sabudana Khichdi | Sabudani Khees | Fasting Recipes

Delicious with crunchy peanuts, perfect for fasting sabudana khichdi
09/22/2017 10:29:30 AM vindhyadesai

Sabudana khichdi is a staple in Maharashtra and North Karnataka. It is mostly made during fasting days for vrats or ekadashi. Sabudana khichdi is very simple to prepare, soaking sabudana is the most important step. Sago or sabudana or seeme akki as it is called in Kannada is a product of tapioca starch obtained from cassava root.
Sabudana khichdi is a simple and humble dish. It has soft yet crisp golden roasted potatoes, crunchy roasted groundnuts/peanuts. The hint of lemon takes the khichdi’s taste to another level! A plate of sabudana khichdi served with cool yogurt is ideal even for breakfast or just as an evening snack. ... “Sabudana Khichdi | Sabudani Khees | Fasting Recipes”

Kodubale | Ring Muruku | Diwali Recipes

Crisp, fun and all time favourite kodubale a.k.a ring muruku
09/16/2017 7:11:50 PM vindhyadesai

What can I say about kodubale, they are just too good a snack. Presenting traditional, crisp-karara ring muruku a.k.a kodubale from Karnataka. These fun to eat kodubale can be eaten during tea time or  when it’s raining outside or even without any reason. Do you need a reason to have fun!
The measurements for making kodubale is absolutely the key. Or they will turn out soft and chewy. But do not be scared to try these fun snacks. Brighten up your tea/coffee time with a piece or 2 (or 3 or 4 or 5..ok now I should stop). ... “Kodubale | Ring Muruku | Diwali Recipes”

Rava Unde | Ladoo Recipes | Sweet Recipes

Soft raisins, golden fried cashews in traditional Karnataka style rava ladoo or rava unde
09/09/2017 10:34:35 PM vindhyadesai

Traditional sweets are always the best recipes to turn to if you are unsure of what to make. These recipes have been made by millions over the years. They are foolproof, tried, tested and of course tasted! One such sweet recipe is rava unde or rava ladoo.
These moist and soft rava unde are laden with plump raisins and golden cashews. Adding ghee takes this rava unde to another level in terms of aroma. Milk adds the necessary moisture to these wonderful sweets. Mild spicy notes in the form of cloves (laung/lavanga) and elaichi (cardamom) adds all the fragrance. ... “Rava Unde | Ladoo Recipes | Sweet Recipes”

Overnight Carrot Cake Oatmeal | Oats Recipes

Moist, healthy and loaded with goodness, overnight carrot cake oatmeal
09/05/2017 9:39:56 PM vindhyadesai

Finding innovative ways to make breakfast always leads me to ideas on Pinterest. This is one such idea, overnight carrot cake oatmeal. It has all the ingredients that go into carrot cake. Speaking of carrot cake, I photoshot wholewheat carrot cake with cream cheese frosting almost an year ago and completely forgot about it.
This overnight carrot cake oatmeal has plump raisins, chopped nuts, aromatic spice powders like cinnamon, all spice. Of course it has oats and grated carrots and the special secret ingredient is chia seeds. Chia seeds add a nice touch and they enhance the consistency of the oatmeal. ... “Overnight Carrot Cake Oatmeal | Oats Recipes”

Bombay Sandwich | Street Food Recipes | Sandwich Recipes

Super delicious snack, street food style Bombay sandwich
08/28/2017 6:26:41 PM vindhyadesai

Sandwiches can be made in many ways, however which way they are made, they are super yummy! Like these street food speciality Bombay sandwich. These are loaded with fun vegetables like boiled sliced potatoes, green capsicum (bell pepper), tomatoes, cucumber.
But the main tang and kick comes from the pudina chutney made fresh to smear on these sandwiches. A sprinkling of chaat masala seals the deal. Bombay sandwich is moist, crunchy and very very delicious. Different variations of Bombay sandwich do exist and they are made in every place. ... “Bombay Sandwich | Street Food Recipes | Sandwich Recipes”

Khaman Dhokla | Snack Recipes | Gujarati Recipes

Moist, succulent, airy, tangy with delicious tadka, Gujarati special instant khaman dhokla
08/26/2017 7:36:53 PM vindhyadesai

Gujarat, is the land of super delicious snacks, dhokla, khandvi, fafda etc. Khaman dhokla is the most famous of all dhoklas and is a common dish in Gujarati cuisine. It is a unique dish, it is relatively low in calories and is steamed.
The khaman (tadka + masala) on top of khaman dhokla is what adds the most flavour. The texture and body of course comes from the moist, succulent dhokla itself. It is a complete dish. It is generally served with fresh mint chutney or sweet imli chutney. ... “Khaman Dhokla | Snack Recipes | Gujarati Recipes”

Gobhi Paratha | Paratha Recipes

Tasty, delicious, kid friendly gobhi paratha – for breakfast, lunch or dinner
08/20/2017 11:59:44 AM vindhyadesai

Parathas are my go to dishes when I feel lazy to make side dishes. By making delicious parathas like this gobhi paratha it is easy to get away with serving only curd, pickle or butter/ghee on the side.
After aloo paratha, gobhi paratha is the most famous type of paratha across many households. We are no exception, we love both these types of paratha, so filling and delicious. ... “Gobhi Paratha | Paratha Recipes”

Kobbri Mithai | Coconut Barfi | Sweet Recipes

Melt-in-the-mouth Karnataka style kobbri mithai, a special sweet
08/13/2017 12:30:22 PM vindhyadesai

Traditional and good old sweets are the best and easy ways to celebrate festivals. Even if you do not have experience making these sweets, you will find a lot of guidance and inspiration around you to make them. Kobbri mithai definitely belongs to that category.
Kobbri mithai is nothing but coconut/nariyal barfi (for my non-kannada friends and readers!) It uses only a few ingredients but the consistency is very very important. ... “Kobbri Mithai | Coconut Barfi | Sweet Recipes”

Pudina Raitha | Mint Raitha | Raitha Recipes

Refreshing, cool, pudina raitha – an easy accompaniment for pulao/bhaat
08/09/2017 9:39:06 PM vindhyadesai

Mint or pudina is a very refreshing herb. It has a strong flavour and aroma. Pudina is an essential part of Indian cuisine. But more often than not it is added to enhance flavour and is a just a ‘herb’! In this pudina raitha it is the star, a simple accompaniment for pulao/bhaat.
This pudina raitha gets ready in a jiffy and is very tasty. It provides a refreshing and cooling effect when having a large meal. ... “Pudina Raitha | Mint Raitha | Raitha Recipes”