…ombination with the sambhar & the chutney is a superb creation by the South Indians. It tastes good without the sambhar dip too. I make this very often .. Just go for it! Enjoy!! J Ingredients : 1 cup Dhuli Urad Dal (Black gram skinned & split) 1 med. Onion (peeled & chopped finely) 2 fresh Green Chillies (deseeded & minced) 1 tbsp. fresh Ginger (grated) ¼ tsp. Jeera (Cumin Seeds) A pinch of Hing (Asafoetida) A handful of fresh…
…s, as this is my personal favorite besides some sweets. Murukku is a South Indian snack which is a savory crunchy twists. Murukku means twisted in Tamil. The town of Manapparai in Tamil Nadu is particularly known for its murukku. It is made in many varieties as a traditional treat for festive & auspicious occasions. It is often served on special occasions within Iyer (Tamil Brahmin) families. There are several varieties of Murukku & has di…
…et, cold beverage assembled with many ingredients & is very popular in South Asia. There are many variants of falooda in different countries. Falooda is originally a Persian dessert known by the name ‘faloodeh.’ It was introduced in India by the Mughals. Though this cooling dessert is prepared in summer as the ingredients used to prepare it helps to cool the body but can be enjoyed throughout the year as the flavors are very sweetly aromatic &…
…rls is also known as Sago. It is popular as fasting food (Vratka Khana) in India. Sabudana preparations are usually fortified with the addition of potatoes and peanuts to increase its nutritive value. Peanuts add the lovely crunch and the nutty roasted flavor is just irresistible in the khichdi. Addition of ginger and cumin aids easy digestion. Since it is quite bland, green chillies further enhances and kicks in the much needed spicy taste. Curds…
…alled ‘Natalanche Neurio’in Konkannim. They are extremely popular all over India. In Maharashtra, they are known as Karanji in Marathi & prepared during Diwali, Holi & Ganesh Chaturthi. Neurios/Nevries are referred as Gujiyas, Kajjikaya, Kadubu, etc. in different states in India.The savory ones are called Ghugaras. Most of you must be familiar with this dessicated coconut filling & may have tasted it. But for those of you who have not…
…ti or Makki di Roti is served with Sarson ka Saag /Sarson da Saag in North India especially in Punjab during the winter months. This roti tastes best when roasted on a wood fired stove. It is served with other leafy greens or with dal during the rest of the year. Makki ki Roti is a very simple but nutritious and a healthy roti. It is very easy to make it if you roll it between two polythene sheets. This roti is rolled a little thick to hold the do…
…ch is enjoyed throughout India especially in summer. In different parts of India, lassi is consumed either in the sweet or savory form. You can flavor it with spices, herbs and fruits. It is a classic cold yoghurt/curd drink. Sweet lassi is equivalent to a smoothie. Today’s recipe is the most loved and popular Mango Lassi. The flavor of mango lassi depends on the variety of mango. Alphonso Mango is ideal as it is wonderfully fragrant, has a luscio…
…ality Kalakand is easily available in Halwai/Mithai (sweet) shops all over India. Although it requires few ingredients to put together, traditionally it is a lengthy and time consuming process. There are quite a few ways of making this gorgeous mithai at home. Homemade mithai is always fresh and delicious. You can be generous with the dry fruits and control the amount of sugar content which takes it a notch higher as compared to the store bought o…
…tant festival & family functions. It is the most famous sweet of North India. It is easily available in all mithai shops in India but the joy & satisfaction when you make it at home is something to be experienced. This awesome lip smacking mithai is so easy & simple to make. In fact, you can prepare this lovely mithai just within a few minutes. Today’s recipe is the classic Kaju Katli flavored with the queen of spices – Green Cardamom…
…special light, delicately crisp deep fried cookies that are traditional in India & Europe. Making Rosettes is a great family tradition during festive occasions especially at Christmas… In Goa, they are known as ‘Roce Cookies’ due to the inclusion of fresh coconut milk in the batter. In Mangalore it is known as ’Kokkisan’& in Kerala they are known as ‘Acchappam’…Acchu means mould & appam is the batter. In Kerala as well as Mangalore, fr…