Nellikayi Uppinakayi | Amla Pickle | Pickle Recipes

Lip smacking nellikayi uppinakayi or gooseberry pickle, a refreshing pickle
05/25/2019 6:13:46 PM vindhyadesai

Come summer it used to be the time for pickling, for making sundried items like papad, and jams and powders etc. We are now losing touch with these things, we buy most things from outside. But it is fun to make pickles and jams at home. Such cooking processes are fun family activities. So here is one such recipe nellikayi uppinakayi or gooseberry pickle or amla achar.
Sounds lip smacking but also sounds overwhelming to make pickles at home. But trust me pickling is an art you can easily pick up and it can be easier than making some dishes. Nellikayi uppinakayi is one of the most sought after pickles at home. But I must confess I am a lime pickle lover. ... “Nellikayi Uppinakayi | Amla Pickle | Pickle Recipes”

Ragi Huri Hittu | Roasted Ragi Powder | Ragi Recipes

Fresh and nutritious, homemade ragi huri hittu or roasted ragi powder
05/19/2019 7:08:11 PM vindhyadesai

Homemade roasted ragi powder or famously known as ragi huri hittu is something we have grown up with. Ragi huri hittu is one of the most delicious things to eat ever, for breakfast. It is nutritious and at the same time no compromise on taste. A proud Bangalorean/Bengalurean knows the value of this.
Nowadays everyone consumes fancy porridges and nutrition bowls. I say nothing wrong with that but remember we have a age old tradition of making a delicious product for consumption. We must stick to these old recipes and never forget the importance. Ragi or finger millet or nachni is something that is local to us. We have grown the grain for hundreds of years. ... “Ragi Huri Hittu | Roasted Ragi Powder | Ragi Recipes”

Brinjal Gotsu | Badanekayi Gojju | Gojju Recipes

Delicious brinjal gotsu or badanekayi gojju, with a freshly roasted masala
05/17/2019 10:19:43 PM vindhyadesai

I get requests for chapathi side dishes all the time. So what better than a gojju to add to that list. Brinjal gotsu or badanekayi gojju is a whole package, not only does it taste good with chapathi but it is the best with ven pongal. It is one of the best combinations there is out there!
Brinjal gotsu or badanekayi gojju has a simple masala, roasted and ground fresh! This is a Tamil Nadu special recipe, brinjal gotsu served with ven pongal for breakfast is an emotion and not just ‘any’ dish. Both dishes are very simple to make and you will have some delicious breakfast in 30-40 minutes. ... “Brinjal Gotsu | Badanekayi Gojju | Gojju Recipes”

Blueberry Lassi | Lassi Recipes | Beverage Recipes

Chilled blueberry lassi with fresh lemon zest, sweetened with luscious honey
05/15/2019 9:48:03 PM vindhyadesai

The sweltering heat makes you do funny things or constructive things. Just breaking out into a mad dance to cool off the sweat (or not) or come up with a blueberry lassi idea. The other day I opened the refrigerator door when there was a big heatwave around here, found some blueberries and yogurt. So blended all of these into a chilled blueberry lassi.
Blueberries are rich in anti-oxidants and yogurt has good bacteria for your gut! So that’s a very good combination. Blueberries and lemons are the best of friends, they are inseparable. So why wait, go blend yourself a fancy blueberry lassi which is lip-smacking! ... “Blueberry Lassi | Lassi Recipes | Beverage Recipes”

Banana Split | Caramelized Banana Dessert | Dessert Recipes

Fun to make, fun to eat, perfect to beat the summer heat, caramelized banana split
05/13/2019 4:01:32 PM vindhyadesai

Very recently we had some holidays and we had some time to pass. On one such lazy Sunday afternoon, I noticed some ripe bananas after lunch. The light bulb flashed and I made a banana split to beat the summer heat. It was one of those fancy desserts you could buy in fancy ice cream shops. Oooh, simply to die for!
This’s not much of a recipe to follow. It is a reminder to those folks who used to save money to go buy this delicious dessert during your school/college days. ‘Banana split’ is nostalgia, it will make you want to go and make it now! Just go by what your heart tells you to add to the your dessert. ... “Banana Split | Caramelized Banana Dessert | Dessert Recipes”

Hyderabadi Vegetable Dum Biryani | Veg Dum Biryani

Delicious weekend lunch, fresh vegetables in a gravy, Hyderabadi vegetable dum biryani
05/11/2019 9:34:10 PM vindhyadesai

So after the recipes for biryani chawal and biryani masala, here is the grand entrant on the blog. Like a royal with royality flowing in its every grain, Hyderabadi vegetable dum biryani. We do not make biryanis at home very frequently, it is rich and royal, so once in a while it makes it worth it!
First let’s see what a dum biryani is, dum means cooking in its own steam. All the biryani layers are made and then ‘dum’ is given to it. Getting the biryani chawal consistency is very important to make a delicious Hyderabadi vegetable dum biryani. Flavours are so layered and so deep, you need to savour this dish in a royal way – the shahi/nawabi andaz as they say! ... “Hyderabadi Vegetable Dum Biryani | Veg Dum Biryani”

Biryani Masala | Homemade Biryani Masala

Fresh and fragrant homemade biryani masala made with whole roasted spices
05/08/2019 6:05:47 PM vindhyadesai

Following the post of how to cook biryani rice or biryani chawal it’s time to learn the recipe of homemade biryani masala. Making biryani masala is a challenge in the sense that buying all the whole spices is a big activity. Making the homemade masala is easy after that.
Some spices are available at home but you will generally need to buy spices. After all it is worth it, royal homemade biryani masala for a royal biryani dish. Although it looks like a lot of effort to make this homemade biryani masala it is better to make it at home. Fragrant and aromatic fresh masala, waah! ... “Biryani Masala | Homemade Biryani Masala”

Biryani Chawal | Biryani Rice | How to cook biryani rice?

Super fragrant, with each grain of rice blooming like a jasmine flower, biryani chawal
05/06/2019 8:34:51 PM vindhyadesai

Any rice based dish is always defined by the way one cooks the rice. The texture of rice is very important to make any biryani or pulao. Imagine eating a paste like textured pulao or biryani where the rice grains are sticking to each other with no bite. Sounds unappetizing isn’t it. But let’s not ruin the actual dish and we’ll learn to make some good biryani chawal today.
Biryani chawal or rice for biryani is made with basmati rice. Basmati rice is long grained and filled with a fragrant aroma. It defines your biryani with all the masalas making it a signature dish. Biryanis have layers of flavours and each layer should ooze with aroma. This is the reason why biryani chawal or rice for biryani is flavoured with some spices to make it extra special. ... “Biryani Chawal | Biryani Rice | How to cook biryani rice?”

Besan Oats Cheela | Oats Cheela Recipe | Cheela Recipes

Wholesome and soft, with the goodness of oats, besan oats cheela
05/04/2019 9:39:39 PM vindhyadesai

On any day we prefer wholesome fibrous breakfasts at home. Be it these fancy eggless whole wheat waffles, paneer paratha, banana apple oats smoothie or oats upma. So you see the common theme is using whole grains like oats, whole wheat and serve it with fruits or a portion of vegetables. Such breakfasts set you up for the day’s challenges. Keeps your tummy happy, so add one more to that list, besan oats cheela.
The batter for besan oats cheela gets ready in a jiffy and you will be gorging on some tasty breakfast in a matter of minutes. No soaking, no grinding. Besan or gram flour or kadale hittu is protein and mixed with fibrous oats will create the right balance. Some simple spices add flavour to this besan oats cheela making it very tasty. ... “Besan Oats Cheela | Oats Cheela Recipe | Cheela Recipes”

Aloo Kurma | Potato Kurma | Gravy Recipes

Rich coconut gravy, with soft aloo and matar, aloo kurma
04/30/2019 9:56:07 PM vindhyadesai

Coconut based gravies go so well with rice or chapathis/rotis. Aloo kurma is definitely in that category along with veg kurma, mixed veg saagu, peas kurma etc. I love eating aloo kurma with whole wheat puri or just chapathi, the best combination there is. Although it seems complicated to make, don’t fret, it’s not so. The recipe is divided into sections in the ingredients area so it is very easy to follow.
Aloo kurma like any kurma has delicately ground coconut paste with some fragrant spices. Cashews and coconut give body to the paste. A squeeze of lime/lemon juice rounds up all the flavours making it very tasty and lip-smacking. Of course feel free to omit the garlic and onion and make it, tastes just as delicious! ... “Aloo Kurma | Potato Kurma | Gravy Recipes”