Buttermilk is an ideal drink during summer. In Hindi it is known as Chaas, mor vellam in South India. During hot summer days you can have a glass of buttermilk and feel relaxed. South Indian style of preparing Buttermilk. For making 2 large glasses of butter milk. Ingredients: Curd: 1 cup Water: 3 cups Green […]
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Tomato Chutney is also known as Tamatar ki chutney. Famous and a favorite chutney among South Indians. A good combination with rice, khichdi etc. Ingredients: 6 to 8 large cloves garlic (finely chopped ) 1/4 cup onion (finely chopped ) 2 dry red chilies, soaked 1 cup tomatoes, finely chopped 1 tbsp coriander finely chopped […]
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Peanut Chutney is popular chutney among South Indians. A good combination with Idli, Dosa, etc. Ingredients: 1/2 cup peanut (Groundnut / Moongfalee ) ¼ cup coconut (fresh grated) 3-4 green chilies ( diced) 1 small onion (medium) finely chopped few coriander leaves 1 tsp cumin powder (jeera) 3 tbsp jaggery (gud) ¼ tsp mustard seeds […]
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Mint Chutney is a favourite chutney among South Indians. A good combination with Idli, Dosa, Bonda, bajji’s etc. Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh mint leaves (pudinah) 2 green chillies 1 tbsp tamarind pulp Little water Salt (to taste) Procedure of Mint chutney: To make tamarind pulp, soak little tamarind in water and keep aside for 2 […]
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Lime Rice is a sour South Indian dish. Ideal for meal packs during travel too. Ingredients: 2 cups Rice 2 lemon (extract juice) 6 tbsp Oil ½ tsp Black Mustard seeds Few curry leaves 3-4 green chilies 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder 1/4 cup peanuts Salt (to taste) Procedure of Lime rice: Pressure Cook the rice […]
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Tamarind Rice is also known as “ Pulihora”. Served during festive occasions and as prasadam i.e God’s offering after auspicious occasions, festivals. A tangy South Indian dish. Ideal for meal packs during travel too. Ingredients: 2 cups rice 1/2 cup tamarind juice ( thick pulp) 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp jaggery powder 1 tsp […]
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Vegetable Biryani is a popular main course rice variety It goes well with raita and pickle. You’’ enjoy the unique taste and fine aroma.. Ingredients: 2 cups Basmati Rice 1 cup Mixed Vgetable (cauliflower, potato, carrot, french beans) 150 gms Green Peas 3 Finely Sliced Onion 2 Finely Sliced Green Chillies Salt to taste 1 […]
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Rice Khichdi is considered to be quickly prepared rice variety. Famous inNorth India, basic ingredient is rice and tur dhal. Can be prepared for breakfast or main course. Popular for its flavour and taste. Ingredients: 2 cups rice 1 cup toor dhal ( split red gram) 5 cloves ( laung) 1 Cinnamon (dalchini), 5 cardamom […]
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Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani is a popular main course rice variety .The flavors and typical aroma makes it to be the king of all Biryani’s. Ingredients: ½ kg – basmati rice 1 kg – lamb, cubed with bones 1/4 kg – curd 3 tsp – ginger garlic paste 3 – deep fried onions sliced ( medium […]
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Double Ka Meeta is also known as “Double roti ka halwa” or “ Indian Bread Pudding “ . Double ka meeta is made from basic ingredient Bread also called double roti in Hyderabad. Double ka meeta is a delicious and popular dessert in South India and is uniquely associated with Hyderabadi food. Ingredients: 10 slices bread, crusts removed […]
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Coconut Halwa is a popular dessert inSouth India. It is a quickly prepared sweet. Ingredients: 2 cups Coconut (fresh and grated) ½ cup Rice (uncooked) ½ cup Sugar 2 tsp Ghee ¼ tsp Cardamom Powder (Elaichi) Cashews and Raisins (for Garnishing) Procedure of Coconut halwa : Wash and soak rice in enough water for 2 […]
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Carrot Halwa is also known as “ Gajar Ka halwa “ . Gajar ka halwa is a popular dessert inNorth India. It is a quickly prepared sweet. Ingredients: 750 gms Carrots 100 gm Sweetened Condensed milk 2 tbsp Ghee Handful grated cashew nuts and almonds 2 tsp Cardamom Powder Procedure of Carrot halwa / Gajar […]
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Samosa is a popular tea time snack ofNorth India . It comes in several varieties of fillings- sweet and chatpati. This is made and sold in Chaat bandi’s all acrossIndia, near the shopping complexes, streets. Ingredients: 1 Cup all purpose flour 2 tsp Butter 1/2 Cup chopped onions 1 Cup boiled, peeled and chopped potatoes […]
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Kerala Chilli Chicken is a popular Chinese dish. It has been indianised for being popular and a good combination with rice, roti varieties and noodles Ingredients: ¼ kg boneless Chicken 1 medium Capsicum (chopped) 2 tsp Tomato Puree 3 tsp Soy Sauce 1 tsp Black Pepper (powdered) ½ Onion (chopped) 2 tsp Honey Little Chili […]
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