This is a classic Andhra-style dal/lentil stew made by cooking vegetables in lentil and very mild spices, hence the name ‘mild sambar’. This is eaten with plain rice and a dry Indian curry on the side. It is quick to make and needs no special masala powders to prepare. Many people do add some spices […]
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Salsa – Mexican dip
Salsa is a Mexican condiment with a tangy sharp flavor. It is a classic dip for tortilla chips, quesadillas and burritos that are all part of Mexican cuisine. I normally enjoy salsa with crackers and mini puri used in chaats. Once prepared, this can be stored in the refrigerator for couple of days. Serving: 2 […]
Creamless Creamy Penne Pasta
I mentioned a lot of times in my posts, that I am an Italian food fanatic. I can gorge over pizzas and pastas daily 😀 I have shared many number of pizza recipes – some the authentic international way and some with an Indian twist like uttapam pizza and pizza pancakes. Today I am sharing my tomato-based […]
Stir-fried Eggplants/Brinjal with Coriander leaves (Vankaya Kothimeera Koora)
In my previous post on Coriander-stuffed Eggplants, I mentioned that this simple combination works really well and there I stuffed my eggplants with the coriander filling. Today’s recipe is a slight variation to it, where instead of stuffing I simply add the filling to the curry itself. Coriander leaves when used fresh creates magic in […]
Minty Orange and Cucumber Salad with Nuts
Come winter and I opt for soups, they are very healthy definitely but also they are easy to make during these cozy and lazy winter nights. So, if I have to make soup then I definitely also make salad. Salads are very healthy and at the same time are best because we can mix anything […]
Crisp-fried Baby Corn
Sharing a highly loved finger-food today – Crisp-fried Baby corn. Finger-food is perfect for parties and when guests or friends are at home. Last week I shared my Tofu tikka with basil pesto which many of you have liked. So, moving forward with that category of food, I share today my version of fried baby […]
Peas Pulao recipe – mutter pulao
Pulao is such a versatile food that we can modify it depending on whatever ingredients we have. Vegetable pulao, palak pulao, methi pulao, rajma pulao etc. Pulao makes a perfect lunch-box meal and also best suits for a busy day. Today I am posting my peas pulao that I often prepare for my husband’s box. I […]
Tomato and Mint Soup
The weather is just starting to get chilly outside and I am so so soooo much in the mood to sit in some cozy corner of the house sipping onto a bowl full of hot soup. It rejuvenates me and this is the time when I really crave for foods that can be made in […]