Manathakkali keerai / BlackNightShade is a variety of spinach that is very effective in curing mouth and stomach ulcers. Though it has a slight bitter taste, its medicinal benefit overcomes it. This spinach has small berries which are also used in Indian cooking as sundried ‘Manathakkali vathal’ or as fresh ones in preparing curries. This stir fry can be had as a sidedish for rice … Continue reading Manathakkali Keerai Poriyal
Veg Biryani is a rice dish flavoured with whole spices, spice powders along with your favorite vegetable combo. In south indian cusine, biryani is made with Seeraga samba rice and its flavour is great. Here, I have made this vegetable biryani with Seeraga samba rice in pressure cooker. Its a onepot meal and very easy to prepare when all the ingredients are handy . The … Continue reading Vegetable Biryani
Hi all, Check out the great collection of recipes starting with the letter ‘D’. Esme of The Recipe Hunter comes out with fantastic and interesting themes every month. Hope you all shall participate in the upcoming monthly events. The Recipe Hunter Can you believe it, this will be our 6th Share and Inspire Others! Monthly Recipe Exchange Event. Wow, I am suitably impressed and its hard … Continue reading May 2017 Share And Inspire Others! – “D”
Potato podimas is the mashed potato seasoned with SouthIndian spices. This podimas is one of the regular recipes in the wedding feast menu in our native place. They are simple to prepare and taste good. This recipe would be a favourite for one who doesn’t like much masalas. Potato podimas goes well with any spicy or tangy gravies with rice. It can also be served … Continue reading Potato Podimas
Drumstick coconut curry is a simplest curry to prepare. Drumsticks are thin elongated fruits obtained from Moringa tree. They are tough on outside with fleshy pulp inside. You get a juicy flesh inside the drumsticks when cooked in flavoured coconut curry and it melts in the mouth.When eating the drumsticks, chew them, extract pulp while chewing, leaving the tough fibrous part. Drumsticks are loaded with … Continue reading Drumstick Coconut Curry
Sweets / Desserts has a significant place in Indian cuisine. Indians can never say no to desserts because it is hard to resist 😉 In South of India, kheer is called as Payasam. I made this during Tamil Puthandu (Tamil newyear) but posting it so late 😉 Moongdhal Kheer is a creamy pudding made with moongdhal and flavoured with cardamom. Adding jaggery for sweetener gives an unique flavour. … Continue reading Moongdhal Kheer / Pasiparuppu Payasam
If you like Mushrooms with an Indian touch, then this gravy will definitly be an hit recipe. Mushrooms are rich in protien and versatile too. It can be added to any type of recipes like pulao, biryani, gravies or can be made into stir fries. They add a unique taste to the recipe making it more healthy and yummy. This gravy has a moderate spice … Continue reading Mushroom Gravy With SouthIndian Spices
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