Soups & Stews
Sambhar
Ever heard of the story behind the origin of sambhar, the delicious lentil stew a jewel from the andhra kitchen? Read this interesting story at wiki. Stories apart, a couple days earlier, I posted how to make home-made sambhar powder, and do not want to leave it half complete to my readers without posting the [...]
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Featured recipes
Methi Chicken
When it comes to food, I almost eat any vegetable. But with hubby dear, I have to be experimental to ...
pulihora-pesarapappu boorelu
Happy Diwali to all my readers and their families. Let me guess whats going on back home! Homes lit up ...
Aloo Bajji
No party, gathering or wedding in an andhra home is complete without finger foods. One of hubby dears and my ...
Uppudu Pindi (Rice Rava Upma - 1)
As kids, many of us tend to be more picky on the food we eat, and so was I all ...
Mysore Pak
If someone asks me what are my fondest memories with mom, I'd remember standing beside her and helping her out ...
Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani
This is the first dish I tasted on my visit to hyderabad after my wedding. I have fallen in love ...
Desserts & Sweets
Mysore PakIf someone asks me what are my fondest memories with mom, I’d remember standing beside her and helping her out to make this delicious indian sweet “Mysore Pak”. I always heard people thinking this is the hardest recipe to fix at home but trust me, a little patience is what you need to make this [...]
Snacks & Savories
Aloo BajjiNo party, gathering or wedding in an andhra home is complete without finger foods. One of hubby dears and my all time favorite is watching our favorite movies munching on hot bajjis dipped in ginger chutney. As a child, I remember eating them the entire day for breakfast, lunch, dinner and still not bored. Serve [...]
Curries & Gravies
Methi ChickenWhen it comes to food, I almost eat any vegetable. But with hubby dear, I have to be experimental to please him. This week I decided to include greens in my menu, and while I was shopping around in our neighbourhood Indian grocery store, found these fresh methi leaves in the greens aisle. Then came [...]
Non-Veg Recipes
Methi ChickenWhen it comes to food, I almost eat any vegetable. But with hubby dear, I have to be experimental to please him. This week I decided to include greens in my menu, and while I was shopping around in our neighbourhood Indian grocery store, found these fresh methi leaves in the greens aisle. Then came [...]
Breakfast Recipes
Atukula Upma (Poha Upma)Ask me about an easiest, quick breakfast to whip up in around 15 mts. I’d say “atukula upma” without hesitation. “Atukulu” also called as poha or rice flakes is nothing but rice dehusked and beaten flat to make small flakes. Have it as breakfast or as an evening snack over a hot cup of tea, [...]
Salads
Strawberry and Melon Salad“Spring Is In The Air”, feel it, hear it, smell it and taste it says Meeta of What’s For Lunch Honey. This dish that am gonna present today is my entry for the Monthly Mingle event started by Meeta of What’s For Lunch Honey. A simple quick and easy fruit salad to windup a meal [...]
Soups & Stews
SambharEver heard of the story behind the origin of sambhar, the delicious lentil stew a jewel from the andhra kitchen? Read this interesting story at wiki. Stories apart, a couple days earlier, I posted how to make home-made sambhar powder, and do not want to leave it half complete to my readers without posting the [...]
Sides & Stir Fry's
Vegetable Fried Rice & Pepper flavored Chicken Stir fryVegetable fried rice served with a simple chicken stir fry , nothing could be as easier as this dish I would say and kids would love it too. You can whip up this dish with any vegetable on hand be it diced carrots, green peas, shredded cabbage, bell peppers, potatoes, green beans, paneer, eggs or [...]
