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Indian Diwali Snack Murukku (Chakali) Recipe

Murukku is one of the most popular snacks in South India and it is even more popular at Deepavali (aka Diwali) festival time. I am going to be spending over 3 months with my family in India starting next week. So I wanted to make some special Diwali snacks for my hubby and made Murukku. It came out very nice (as you can see), crunchy and tasty.

Popularity: 29% [?]

Written on October 1, 2009 | Posted in Appetizers & Starters, Best of ST, Featured | 12 Comments

Potato Fry

This is one of the easiest potato fry recipe. When I got married and started to learn cooking Potato fry was one of the few recipes that I’ve mastered.

Popularity: 33% [?]

Written on February 23, 2009 | Posted in Best of ST, Featured, Veggie Entrees & Sides | 10 Comments

Okra Fry

Okra/vendakkai fry is most popular side dish in south India. Okra is a love or hate thing for many. Some people love em (me) and some people hate em (hubby). But, if you are looking to convert those who hate it, Okra Fry is probably your best bet.

Popularity: 33% [?]

Written on February 17, 2009 | Posted in Best of ST, Featured, Veggie Entrees & Sides | 3 Comments

Plantain Masala Fry

Plantains tend to be firmer and lower in sugar content than dessert bananas. I love plantain my mother use to make lots of dishes using Plantain. I got the recipe from her and it came out really good.

Popularity: 55% [?]

Written on January 14, 2009 | Posted in Best of ST, Featured, Veggie Entrees & Sides | 7 Comments

Avial - Steamed Vegetable Curry

Avial is one of the famous South Indian curry. It is easy to cook and healthy. It is healthy because we steam vegetables and add it to the gravy.

Popularity: 76% [?]

Written on December 2, 2008 | Posted in Appetizers & Starters, Best of ST, Featured, Veggie Entrees & Sides | 3 Comments

Tandoori Chicken

Tandoori Chicken is another staple item in any Indian restaurant menu and is one of the best liked items as well. Tandoori Chicken is a chicken dish that originated in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent.

Popularity: 76% [?]

Written on July 9, 2008 | Posted in Chicken dishes, Featured, Meat & Seafood Entrees | 20 Comments

Spicy Mutton Curry

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 [...]

Popularity: 100% [?]

Written on June 17, 2008 | Posted in Featured, Meat & Seafood Entrees, Mutton Dishes | 41 Comments

Mushroom Masala

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 [...]

Popularity: 73% [?]

Written on May 29, 2008 | Posted in Featured, Veggie Entrees & Sides | 11 Comments

Thattai - Rice & Peanut Savory Snack

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 but this special snack has to be the

Popularity: 50% [?]

Written on May 16, 2008 | Posted in Appetizers & Starters | 15 Comments

Gobi Manchurian dry - Cauliflower Manchurian dry

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 [...]

Popularity: 72% [?]

Written on March 25, 2008 | Posted in Veggie Entrees & Sides | 31 Comments