Chili Mushroom
Chili Mushroom is an Indo-Chinese snack that can be made quickly, and it is a favorite kids recipe. This dish can be made dry or watery, and both tastes great. You can either eat it as a side dish or use as a stuffing for your rolls. Here is the simple method I follow to prepare this mouthwatering dish. Ingredients (serves 2) Chopped mushroom - 400 gm Chopped garlic - 1 teaspoon Chili powder - 1 teaspoon Sunflower oil - 4 tablespoon Onion - 1 (chopped) Dry Red chilies Curry leaves - a handful Salt - to taste Preparati…
Chena (Elephant-foot Yam) Thoran
Chena Thoran or (Chena upperi in Malabar) is a vegetable dish in Kerala. Elephant-foot Yam is widely used in Indian medicine, and so the dish is good for health. In a Kerala style preparation, coconut oil is widely used, and the dish is a common menu item for a sadhya (banquet). Sunflower oil can be an alternative to coconut oil. Chena Thoran is usually eaten with steamed rice and curry and very simple and easy to prepare. Ingredients (serving 3) Chena (Elephant-foot Yam) - cut into small cubes (1 cup) Water – as required Salt – To ta…
Okra/ Ladies' finger fry
Okra fry is one of the most loved dishes in India and is an excellent combination of chapatis, rice, and curry. Okra or Ladies' finger is available in India throughout the year and is the largest producer of Okra in the world. The next time when you go shopping, remember to buy this fantastic vegetable in generous quantity. Fresh Okra is 90% water, 2% protein, 7% carbohydrates and negligible in fat. Fresh Okra is rich in fiber, vitamin C and vitamin K, with moderate contents of thiamin, folate, and magnesium. Here's the recipe of…
Bitter gourd stir fry
Bitter gourd stir fry is prepared in different methods across India. Bitter gourd is beneficial for health, and it is recommended for people suffering from diabetes. Due to its bitterness, many people avoid eating this healthy fruit. Also called bitter melon, it is widely grown in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean. Here's a simple dish that's not so bitter. Ingredients Bitter gourd- 2 nos (finely chopped) Salt For seasoning Curry leaves Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp Sunflower oil - 3 tsp Shallots - 6 (chopped) Garlic - 8…
Drum stick leaves stir fry/ Muringa Ela Thoran
Muringa Ela (Drumstick Leaves) Thoran is a dry dish made of drumstick leaves. This dish is mostly made in Kerala, a state in South India. In a traditional method of preparation of this dish does not use Garlic, but in the modern-day, Garlic and Onion are also included. Drumstick leaves ( Moringa ) is believed to have many healthful compounds that help prevent and cure diseases. Ingredients (Serves 4) Tender Drumstick leaves - 3 cups Grated coconut - 1/2 cup Cumin seeds - 1/2 teaspoon (optional) Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon Salt …
Kaalan Recipe
Kaalan is a delightful South Indian dish, and the recipe in traditional Kerala style it is made using the main ingredients, Chena ( Elephant foot Yam ), raw banana, yogurt, and coconut. Kaalan is made primarily on Onam festival in Kerala. You can prepare this dish with less effort. Ingredients Raw Banana) - 1 (medium-sized) Chena ( Elephant foot Yam) (cut in cubes) - ½ cup Curd - 2 cups (well-stirred) Turmeric powder - 1 tbsp Grated coconut - ½ cup Cumin seeds - ½ tsp Green chilies - 4-5 nos Chilli powder - half tbsp Black pepper…
Black-eyed bean curry
The main ingredients to prepare Black-eyed beans curry is Yellow pumpkin & black-eyed bean. An excellent side dish that you can enjoy with rice. This dish is famous in Kerala and also called as mathanga-payar Olan. Black-eyed bean contains calcium folate, protein, fiber, and vitamin A, among other nutrients, with fewer calories making it one among the healthiest in the bean family. Ingredients Medium-sized Yellow Pumpkin Black-eyed beans 1 cup Green Chillies Curry leaves Coconut oil Salt - to taste Preparation …
Sabudana/ Sago Vada
Sabudana Vada is quick to make and is popular throughout India. This recipe is easy-to-make and takes around 20 minutes to prepare. Peanuts add a nice crunch to this delicious tea-time snack. This delicacy tastes excellent with a cup of hot tea and with Dhaniya chutney. Sabudana Vada is popular among Maharashtrians and mainly prepared during Indian festivals, Navratri, Janamashtami and Shivratri. Ingredients (serves 5) Sabudana/ Sago - 3 cups Crushed peanuts - 1 cup Salt to taste Sugar - 3 tablespoon Cumin seeds - 1 tablespoon…
Cucumber Chutney
Cucumber Chutney! Yes, one of the simplest that you can make that go well with Dosa, Idli, and Rotis. The preparation is quite similar to other chutneys, but this could be the quickest of all. The important thing that you should make sure is that the cucumber isn't bitter because it could spoil the taste of the chutney. Here's the list of ingredients you would require that serves four people. Ingredients Cucumber - 1 Cumin seeds - 1 tsp Green Chillies - 3 Tamarind - to taste Coriander Cooking oil - 2 tsp Mustard - 1 tsp Curry lea…
