Rava Payasam is a traditional Indian sweet, Pudding made using milk, grains, and sugar. It is prepared during festivals or on any special occasion. It can be served as a dessert to a meal or dinner. Total Preparation time: 20 minutes Fine Rava – 1/2 cup (it gives a creamy texture) Ghee – 1 tablespoon…
Month: October 2019
Masala Vada
Masala vada is a savory fried snack from India. It is also referred to as aamai vadai in Tamil due to its resemblance to a tortoise. This can served as an appetizer with breakfast , lunch . Total Preparation time: 2 hours Chana dal – 1 cup Onion Medium size – 1 Green Chili –…
Curd/Yogurt rice
Curd rice is also called yogurt rice. This dish is originating from India. In the state of Tamilnadu, it is called thayir sadam. It is considered a comfort food by many. This dish is simple, yet extremely tasty, food. Total Cooking time: 20 minutes Ingredients Raw rice – 1 cup (I used Sona Masoori rice) Water…
Lemon rice
Lemon rice is usually cooked for festival days. This dish is especially popular in south India. It can be served as a meal along with curd rice. Total Cooking time: 35 minutes Ingredients Raw rice – 1 cup (I used Sona Masoori rice) Lemon – 1 big size Water – 2 cup turmeric powder –…
Tamarind rice / Puliyodharai
Tamarind rice is usually cooked on special occasions and festival days. It is also offered as prasadam in Indian temples for the devotees. Total Cooking time: 35 minutes Ingredients Raw rice – 1 cup (I used Sona Masoori rice) Tamarind – 1/4 cup Water – 2 cup sesame oil – 1 and 1/2 tablespoon whole…
Chapathi
Chapathi is also known as roti. Whole wheat flour gives a traditional taste to chapathi. Chapathi goes well with kurma, potato curry and other curries. It can be served as a breakfast, meal and dinner. Total Preparation time: 1 hour wheat flour – 2 cups water -3/4 cup(as needed) Salt – 1 teaspoon (as needed)…
Rava Kesari/Kesari bath
Rava Kesari is a sweet Indian food that is common throughout the country. The classic ingredient used for its preparation are semolina/Rava. It can be served as a dessert with an Indian breakfast, meal, snack, or dinner. Total Preparation time: 20 minutes Fine Rava – 1/2 cup (it gives a creamy texture) Ghee – 2…
Curry leaves chutney
Curry leaves are a rich source of iron and folic acid. Commonly used as a seasoning, this leaf adds a special flavor to every dish. This curry leaves chutney can be served as a side dish to idli and dosa. Total Preparation time: 15 minutes Ingredients Coconut – 1 cup Curry leaves – 5 sprig…
Peanut Chutney
Peanut have a good source of proteins & fiber. Peanut chutney is a side dish for dosa and idly. Total Preparation time: 15 minutes Ingredients Peanuts – 1/2 cup Onion – 1 medium size whole red chili- 7 Oil – 2 teaspoon Salt – 1 teaspoon (as needed) Sauté Mustard – 1/2 teaspoon Urad dal…
Onion Tomato chutney
Onion Tomato chutney is a side dish for dosa and idly. Total Preparation time: 20 minutes Ingredients Onion – 1 Medium size Tomato – 2 big size whole red chili – 7 coriander leaves – 2 sprig Salt – 1 teaspoon as needed Sauté Mustard – 1/2teaspoon Urad dal – 1/2 teaspoon Curry leaves –…