Dussehra (Vijay Dashami, Dasara) is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil. It is believed that Dussehra marks the Victory of Lord Rama and the end of the ten- headed Ravana. As per yet another lengend, Dusshera is celebrated to mark the defeat of Mahisasura and the victory of Goddess Durga. […]
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Kala channa sundal recipe is a simple, easy and nutritious black chickpeas recipe. It is prepared during Vinayaka Chaturthi and Navratri festival. Kala Channa Sundal is offered to God and Goddess as prasadam or neivedyam. Black channa sundal is a South Indian recipe prepared with black chickpeas, spices and coconut. Ingredients: Kala channa/ black chickpeas […]
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Sorrel leaf is known as Gongura in Telugu. Many dishes are prepared with gongura in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh states. Gongura (sorrel leaves) provides significant amount of dietary fiber, very few calories, no fats and small amount of protein. It is rich in Vitamin C, A, B-6, Iron, magnesium, potassium and calcium. Gongura Pappu is […]
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Broad Beans (chikkudukaya) are good source of cholesterol. It is also rich in dietary fiber and soluable fibre. Potatoes are good source of Vitamin C and B6. It strengthens the immune system and boost heart health. Today, I am posting Broad Beans and Potato Fry which is very nutrient, easy to prepare and tasty side […]
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Mathanga Valli Payar Thoran is a side dish for rice. Mathanga or pumpkin is rich in fiber, Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Valli Payar or Achinga Payar in Malayalam also known as long beans or Chinese long beans is a good source of Vitamin A. It is low in saturated fats. It is also good […]
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Varalakshmi Vratham is celebrated on the Second Friday of Sravana masam every year. Varalakshmi Vratham is observed by married women in South India i.e Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Varalakshmi is another form of Lord Vishnu’s consort. Lakshmi the Goddess of Wealth. Varalakshmi is believed to be the one who grants boons (varam). […]
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In India one of our staple food is Dal Aur Chawal. Each state or region prepare the dal curry in its own style with many variations. Dal curry is a healthy recipe. It goes well with rice and also roti. Today I am posting Gujarathi Khatti Meethi Dal Curry. In Gujarathi ‘Khatti’ means ‘sour’ and […]
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Goan fish curry is a traditional fish curry which is spicy and tasty which goes well with steamed rice. Let’s throu the process of preparing Goan Fish Curry – Ingredients: Fish 500 […]
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Banana plant is a wonderful plant with lots of medicinal properties. Every part of this plant is very useful and banana flower is no exception. Banana flower have many wonderful medicinal properties and we should include it as often as we can in our diet. Many don’t use banana flower because of the work involved […]
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Chilli Gobhi is a Indo – Chinese recipe. It is prepared using cauliflower. It is used as starters for parties and in restaurants. It is also a yummy evening snack especially on cold evenings. Kids like this recipe for its hot and spicy taste. Lets go thru the procudure of preparing Restaurant Style Chilli Gobhi: […]
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hicken 65 is a famous starter dish in parties and restaurtant. It is prepared with boneless chicken and spices. There are different styles of preparing Chicken 65. Today I am posting Hyderabadi Chicken 65 recipe. In Hyderabadi Chicken 65 recipe we use Thick curd/yogurt for marination beacuse it turns the chicken to be soft and […]
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Ragada is a thick gravy made from dried peas. Ragada is a low – fat healthy snack which is garnished with sev, finely chopped onions and coriander leaves. It is a little spicy, sweet and tangy chaat. Ingredients: Dried white peas […]
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EID-Ul-Fitr is the greatest festival of the Muslims. This festival marks the end of Ramadan. Ramadan is a holy month of fasting. The Muslims observe fasts for a full month after sighting the moon of ‘Ramzan’. When the month of ‘Ramzan’ is over and the moon of Eid is sighted, they end their Roja […]
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Butter Chicken or Murgh Makhani is one of the most popular Indian Chicken Recipes famous all over the world. Murgh Makhani is a Punjabi dish in which chicken is marinated, fried or roasted then cooked in a mildly spiced curry gravy. It is famous for its mild flavours and deliciously rich gravy. Ingredients: Chicken […]
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