By shriya on Jun 17, 2008 in Featured, Meat & Seafood Entrées, Mutton Dishes | 17 Comments
Our first ever Recipe contest went great and we really appreciate everybody for participating in it. We are now back to regular programming with this excellent Mutton Gravy recipe from my mother-in-law’s Kitchen. If you like spicy gravies with chapathis or parathas, then you have come to the right spot. This spicy […]
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By Nithu on May 29, 2008 in Featured, Veggie Entrées & Sides | 5 Comments
I have always wanted my gravy to taste like the one in restaurants. But I have never got that. Finally, with this mushroom masala, I got both the smell and taste as i want it to be. I got this mushroom recipe from my sister. She is a good cook and shares a lot of […]
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By shriya on May 16, 2008 in Appetizers & Starters | 12 Comments
Thattai is a crunchy snack very popular in Tamilnadu and it’s a staple snack for many of the festive occasions in karnataka and Tamilnadu. The peanut and channa dal in that tastes really good .Thattai is made during festive days and makes for a great snack in evening times. I know it’s not Diwali now […]
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By Nithu on Mar 25, 2008 in Veggie Entrées & Sides | 15 Comments
Last weekend I went to a party in my friend’s house and Gobi Manchurian was one of the starters. It was awesome and just the way they make it in restaurants. This is one of the famous starters in India and it is delicious, spicy and dry. I always wanted to try it but didn’t […]
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By Nithu on Mar 17, 2008 in Featured, Veggie Entrées & Sides | 12 Comments
Now-a-days I have started making chappathy regularly for dinner. So I have to try a variety of curries so that we don’t get bored of chappathies, :). Mushroom Jalapeño curry is a simple and delicious dish which can be made quickly. People who are fond of Jalapeños will definitely like this. Here you go…
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By Nithu on Mar 12, 2008 in Featured, Veggie Entrées & Sides | 8 Comments
Dal spinach is a simple but healthy South Indian dish which can be taken along with rice/chappathy. It is good for health and children will like them.
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Popularity: 71% [?]
By shriya on Mar 5, 2008 in Featured, Veggie Entrées & Sides | 37 Comments
Its one of the popular north Indian recipes. Its usually cooked under pressure so the potatoes get soaked in the gravy and so the name Dum (pressure in Hindi) in dum aloo. This is the first time I am making this recipe and it came out very good. I used to make chapathi […]
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By shriya on Feb 23, 2008 in Veggie Entrées & Sides | 12 Comments
This is the first time I’ve tried methi leaves and it has already become one of my favorites.I’ve always thought that it had a bitter taste and haven’t tried it so far.Last week, while shopping at the local Indian store, some fresh methi leaves caught my eyes and I bought them. Now […]
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By shriya on Feb 15, 2008 in Veggie Entrées & Sides | 15 Comments
Need to make something quick and your head is blank with little to no ideas swarming around? Try this quick 15-min recipe that is rich in protein and makes for a healthy meal paired with chapathis.Traditionally dal for rotis are made with toor dal but moong dal also makes a great tasting […]
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By Nithu on Feb 13, 2008 in Veggie Entrées & Sides | 10 Comments
Eggplant curry is another spicy South Indian dish which is taken along with sambar/rasam/veg rice.
Ingredients:
Eggplant - 8
Coriander seeds - 1 tbsp
Urad dal - 2 tsp
Channa dal - 1 tbsp
Red chillies - 5 to 6 (adjust to taste)
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Oil - 5 to 6 tbsp
Curry leaves - a few
Salt to taste
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Popularity: 49% [?]