tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33659642183380800512026-06-01T09:40:31.637-04:00My Expedition into the Culinary World!!Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16757234534148867714noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365964218338080051.post-45764235614226110962024-09-17T20:11:00.002-04:002024-09-17T20:13:26.357-04:00

This is my mom's tomato saaru or soup that is served with steaming rice and a dollop of ghee. It is so appetizing and makes a wholesome meal when served along side a pappad or a simple poriyal. Ingredients: 4 chopped cherry tomatoes or 1 big tomato chopped 3 to 4 cups water Tamarind gooseberry size Salt to taste 3 tsp sambar powder Asafoetida water if using the gum about 2 to 3 tsp Jaggery

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Here is another one of my favorite salad recipe that a friend had shared which is wholesome and delicious. The sweetness from the apple, raisins when paired with couscous along with onions, cinnamon, chickpeas makes this a truly delectable and satisying meal. Ingredients: 3 tbsp Extra virgin Olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced finely 3/4 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp fresh minced ginger 1/2 tsp ground

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This is an easy recipe that a good friend of mine shared. It is perfect for a summer lunch. The tnaginess of the blue cheese paired with toasted walnuts and fresh tomatoes, arugula makes a wholesome meal. Ingredients: 2 Tbsp chopped walnuts ½ tsp salt 6 oz uncooked bow ties (or favorite) 2 Cup arugula 2 Tbsp chives 1 Cup grape tomatoes 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar (or lemon juice) 1 Tbsp olive

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Patrado is one such dish that every GSB household holds very dear to their heart. It is a very famous and a must have dish for many. It is usually made with a thick spicy batter made with rice and whole green moong bean or just whole green moong, lots of hing or asafoetida, chillies, tamarind and coconut. The batter is then smeared on the colacasia or taro leaves which then is placed upside down

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This is an easy mushroom sabzi I used to prepare very frequently and it goes very well along side rotis or even rice. I found this recipe online and I loved it so much that I noted the recipe down and saved it in my drafts thankfully! Ingredients: Mushrooms, cleaned and chopped 10-12 nos 1 medium onion finely chopped 1 clove of garlic chopped 1 tsp ginger chopped 1 small tomato chopped 2

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I am updating my blog after a decade or more but, I am happy to be back with a yummy recipe. Hope to be updating this space more with simple and yummy recipes that I whip up in the kitchen. Growing up, I have very fond memories of relishing these ladoo's made by my grandmothers. This ladoo was a staple be it at my place growing up and also in my maternal grandma's home. These laddu's can be

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16757234534148867714noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365964218338080051.post-49776052207394236122013-08-11T21:10:00.000-04:002013-08-11T21:31:53.854-04:00

This is another authentic Andhra recipe that I had tasted at a friends place long back. The fresh coriander leaves and ginger gives this dish a unique flavor, and the combination of silky, tender eggplants when paired with the fresh herbs can not go wrong. The recipe below is adapted from here, but the only addition I made was that I added onions, and it gave a nice flavor as that is how I

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Who does not like Onion Pakoras?! It's a perfect tea-time snack on a rainy day, or any other day! Thinly sliced onions mixed along with spices, besan and deep fried till golden can be a treat along side a hot cup of tea! This can be made in a jiffy - whenever I have remaining besan batter left over from deep frying anything, I simply add sliced onions, rice flour, some crushed coriander seeds,

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Here is another Andhra recipe that my lovely neighbor shared with me. She makes quick, easy recipes that are so tasty! This recipe calls for the least number of ingredients, but the end result is so simply amazing! The eggplants I used in this dish are the thin long purple eggplants, also known as japanese eggplants. My neighbor has grown varieties of vegetables, and she shared a bountiful with

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Black eyed peas is a light cream colored legume with a dark spot in the center. It has a distinct flavor, and has a very high nutrition value. Its an excellent source of calcium, folate. I make this curry often along side rotis. I often forget to soak the beans, so I end up cooking it directly and I usually cook for a longer time. This is a very easy recipe, and tastes good as well.

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What do you do when you have 1 head of Broccoli, and a small head of Cauliflower lying in the fridge! You oven roast it -Yes! When you roast these two wonderful veggies, the end result is a tasty snack! This is a very easy recipe to put together. You will need a handful of ingredients and you will have a healthy and guilt-free snack ready! You can serve this along side Rice and rasam, too and

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Green peas and tender cashew usli is a tasty combination, and when its paired with hot piping pooris, its makes it even more worthwhile. Growing up, my bapma and amma used to make this usli when shelled green peas was available in abundance, and they also added few cashew pieces which made it even more tasty! The sweetness from the tender peas, and the wholesome cashews along with a hint of

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Here is a lip smacking Okra aka Ladies Finger chutney recipe from Andhra Pradesh. My neighbor who is from AP makes authentic Andhra chutneys, curries, and she had shared this tasty chutney few days back, and its as authentic as it can be. Both my husband and I were intrigued at first by the ingredient as we could not guess what vegetable she had used. So, when I asked her, she said its 'Okra

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I have no idea how I forgot to post this wonderful Coffee Cake recipe. I had baked this couple years ago when my parents were here visiting us. I always loved coffee cake in Starbucks, but since its loaded with sugar and calories, I always tend to stay away from it. The rich taste and the crumbly topping makes it a heavenly delight. I got the recipe from Joy of Baking. I absolutely love this

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Here is another easy Indo-chinese lo mein recipe that I tried some time back, and this is definitely a keeper. The tangy spicy sauce, and the crunchy vegetables stir fried along with noodles makes this dish appetizing and wholesome. I say wholesome because I load it with veggies, and use Whole wheat noodles so the nutrition quotient is high. Ingredients: 1/2 lb whole wheat linguine or any

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I have been hooked to this delicious ice cream for about 4 months now. Ever since my little one started enjoying Mango ice cream, I was determined to try it at home. I googled and found so many recipes, but it was really challenging to find one that I thought I could try at home, not because the recipe did not appeal to me, but for the mere fact that it was my first attempt at making ice-cream

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16757234534148867714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365964218338080051.post-88710660725352019502013-07-06T11:35:00.001-04:002013-07-08T11:27:16.363-04:00

Kurma is always considered the best accompaniment with Pooris or rotis. The rich aromatic gravy with assorted vegetables makes it a delectable and appetizing dish. There are various recipes to make kurma but the basic ingredients are whole spices, and coconut blended into a smooth pasted and then added into boiled vegetables. Growing up we loved visiting Diana in Udupi every other weekend and

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This is a classic Andhra Chicken curry recipe. A very good friend of mine Mrs. P, who hails from AP shared this recipe with me, so it can't get any more authentic than this. She is an awesome cook herself, and whatever simple dish she whips up with the most basic ingredients tastes just simply amazing, and I keep asking her for recipes. I don't eat chicken or any other meat except sea food (

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Here is another recipe for a spicy and delicious pulao. This recipe uses fresh herbs such has Cilantro Or Coriander leaves and Mint leaves along with other spices. It gives a nice green color, aroma and a nice fresh flavor. This is an easy one pot meal that can be served for lunch or dinner along side raita. This is a favorite in my household. The below recipe makes 5 to 6 servings.

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Pizza is a popular dish/pie which does not need any formal introduction. Its a much loved food globally! I love pizza, and I was initially intimidated to try it out myself. It's usually a take-out staple but if you try making it at home, then, you might stick to your home made pizzas. It does not take much time and effort to bake a pizza, and once you are comfortable making one, you will

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This is a quintessential konkani recipe. It is a very popular dish prepared during special occasions as it doesn't have onions or garlic in it. Also no function or ceremony would be complete without this dish. Growing up, I was never really fond of this dish, but of course, now, I love it. This dish has very unique flavors from the roasted coconut, varieties of spices roasted in oil, and the

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Here is a simple recipe to make noodles Indo-chinese way. All you need is some egg noodles, veggies of your choice. Makes a tasty and wholesome meal. Ingredients: Egg Noodles about 4 individual pieces (looks like Maggi noodles pack) 3/4 cup chopped Bell pepper aka Capsicum 1 cup Shredded cabbage 1 medium onion sliced 3 cloves garlic 1/2" ginger 3 or 4 green chillies Salt to taste Oil for

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Pakoras are nothing but fritters which are usually prepared using Chickpeas flour or Besan and Rice flour, shredded vegetables like Onions, Cabbage, Spinach etc., along with Chilli powder, and other spices and deep fried until golden. The recipe that I am sharing is an instant recipe which can be made in few minutes, really. Growing up, my mom always made 2 varieties of cabbage pakoras. She

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Batate vaagu is a very popular dish among GSB Community, and its more prominent during festivals, weddings etc., as this does not have garlic or onions. Batato in Konkani means Potato and vaagu is tiger. I don't know how this dish derived this name, but I would think the the color and the spiciness this dish gets from the chillies makes it quite obvious to call it 'Vaagu'. There are many

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I have been completely out of the blogging world, that is, posting recipes, and making updates to my blog. Life has been on a fast pace since last 2 years or so. First it was the job that made me slow down, and then it was the 'new person' in our life. We were blessed with a baby girl almost 2.5 years ago, and she is not a baby anymore, but an active toddler who never fails to keep me on my toes!

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