I was browsing through my recipes and I realised that I haven’t added many potato recipes that I often prepare. So, I thought I would start with the basics and most commonly prepared recipes in every Indian household. The first one that came to mind was Aloo Mutter (Potato and Green peas curry). I am […]
Lunch-box Recipes
Paneer Dum Biryani – Updated Version
I have already posted my recipe for Paneer Dum Biryani (check recipe here) earlier. I wanted to update it slightly. My mother-in-law suggested me to add some almond paste to the biryani gravy, she tried it and came out well. So, I made it today for my hubby’s lunch-box and I added a paste of […]
Aloo Ulli-Dhaniyala Koora (Potato cooked in aromatic onion-corianderseeds)
A very aromatic potato curry enhanced with the flavors of dhania/corianderseed powder and onions. A quick to make recipe perfect for lunch-boxes and easy dinners. The masala paste made with dhania, onions and tamarind gives this dish a unique taste and the end result is divine. Do try this and am sure you will love […]
Aloo Kurma (Potatoes cooked in spicy poppyseed gravy)
I thought I haven’t tried aloo curry in a while and wanted to prepare a spicy dish today. So made a regular spicy gravy with aloos. I used poppyseeds in it and this is a very commonly prepared curry at home. My mother rugularly prepares this and I actually love this recipe in the dry […]
Gutti Vankaya Ullikaram (Onion stuffed Eggplants)
This is South-Indian special curry that my mother used to prepare usually as a special item during sundays. We usually have it with sambar and some papads on the side. I enjoy stuffed gravies and especially brinjal. Either we stuff it with coriander leaves, onion or any other curry powder, it is a very obedient […]
Capsicum rice with Soya-corn palak curry, curd rice (Lunch-box Idea6)
A savory capsicum rice made with powdered and spiced nutty masala packed with a mild soy palak gravy and curd. Cool isn’t it 🙂 Soya-corn Palak curry Serves: 2 Preparation time: 15 mins Cooking time: 10 mins For Palak paste Palak/spinach – 2 cups (roughly chopped) Tomato – ½ cup (diced) Ginger – ½ […]
Bell Pepper (Capsicum) rice
A simple and savory capsicum rice that can be prepared with minimal effort. It is my best friend for lazy days 🙂 Serves: 2 Preparation time: 20 mins Cooking time: 10 mins Ingredients: Cooked rice – 2 cups Green bell pepper/capsicum – 1 cup (Julienne cut) Tomato – ½ cup (diced) Flax seeds – […]
Tomato rice with Arvi(ChaamaDumpa) Tandoor and Curd (Lunch-box Idea5)
Arvi is a delicacy for us. We simply love it and usually considered an exotic dish. I usually prepare dry version of it and have it with either sambar or rasam on the sides. Today I wanted to make it with tomato rice, which is another favorite of mine 🙂 So here comes my 5th […]