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Vada and Chutney Recipe

Ingredients for Vada: 2 cups of urad dal (split black lentils) 1 tablespoon of rice flour 1 teaspoon of salt 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds 1 teaspoon of grated ginger Oil for deep frying Ingredients for Chutney: 1 cup of fresh coconut, grated 2 green chilies, chopped 1 tablespoon of roasted chana dal 1 tablespoon of tamarind paste Salt to taste Water as needed For tempering: 1 teaspoon of oil, 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon of urad dal, 1 dried red chili, and a few curry leaves Instructions: For Vada: Soak the urad dal in water for 4-6 hours. Drain the dal and grind it to a smooth paste with a little water. Add rice flour, salt, cumin seeds, and grated ginger to the dal paste and mix well. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Take a small amount of the dal mixture and shape it into a ball. Flatten it slightly and make a small hole in the center. Carefully add the vadas to the hot oil and fry them until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove them from the oil and place

Boiled egg curry with green chillies Recipe

  Here's a recipe for boiled egg curry with green chillies: Ingredients: 4 boiled eggs 2 medium-sized onions, finely chopped 2 medium-sized tomatoes, finely chopped 3-4 green chillies, slit lengthwise 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp garam masala powder 1/2 tsp red chilli powder (optional) Salt to taste 2 tbsp oil Fresh coriander leaves, chopped for garnishing Instructions: Heat oil in a pan and sauté onions until they turn golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute. Add tomatoes and green chillies and cook until the tomatoes are soft and mushy. Add turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder and red chilli powder (if using) and cook for a minute. Add about 1/2 cup of water and salt to taste. Mix well and bring the gravy to a boil. Cut the boiled eggs into halves and add them to the gravy. Cover the pan with a lid and let the eggs cook in the gravy for 5-10 minutes. Garnish w

How to make an Icecream

  Here's a simple recipe to make ice cream at home: Ingredients: 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup whole milk 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract Pinch of salt Instructions: In a saucepan, heat the milk and sugar on medium heat, stirring frequently until the sugar dissolves completely. Do not let the mixture boil. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool for a few minutes. Stir in the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least an hour or until completely chilled. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, usually for 20-30 minutes or until the mixture has thickened to a soft serve consistency. Transfer the ice cream to a container and freeze for at least 2-3 hours or until firm. Serve and enjoy your homemade ice cream! Note: You can also add other flavors and mix-ins to your ice cream like chocolate chips, fruit, or nuts to create your own unique flavo

Hyderabadi Chicken Mandi Recipe

  Here's a recipe for Hyderabadi Chicken Mandi: Ingredients: 1 lb chicken pieces 2 cups Basmati rice 1 onion, finely chopped 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 tablespoon ginger paste 1 tablespoon garlic paste 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1 teaspoon garam masala powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder Salt to taste 3 tablespoons ghee or oil 4 cups water For the Mandi Masala: 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 1 tablespoon cardamom pods 1 cinnamon stick 1 bay leaf Instructions: Wash the rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes. Drain and keep aside. In a pan, roast all the ingredients for the Mandi masala until fragrant. Grind the spices into a fine powder and set aside. In a large pot, heat the ghee or oil and fry the onions until golden brown. Add the ginger and garlic paste and sauté for a minute. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until soft. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes. Add the cumin

Tandoori Chicken Recipe

  Here's a simple recipe for Tandoori chicken: Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken pieces 1/2 cup plain yogurt 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced ginger 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon garam masala 1 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper Salt to taste Instructions: In a large bowl, mix together yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, paprika, garam masala, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and salt. Add the chicken pieces and coat them well with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place the marinated chicken pieces on it. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred on the outside. Serve hot with some mint chutney and naan bread. Enjoy your delicious Tandoori chicken!

Paya Soup Recipe

Here's a recipe for Paya Soup: Ingredients: 1 lb sheep or goat trotters (paya), washed and chopped into 1-inch pieces 8 cups water 1 onion, chopped 2 tomatoes, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp ginger paste 1 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp turmeric powder Salt, to taste 1 tbsp oil Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish Instructions: In a large pot, add the chopped paya and water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let the paya simmer, covered, until it is tender, about 1-2 hours. In a separate pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and ginger paste and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and salt to the pan and cook for another 1 minute. Pour the cooked onion and tomato mixture into the pot of paya and stir to combine. Let the paya soup simmer for a

Dal Tadka Recipe

  Here's a recipe for Dal Tadka: Ingredients: 1 cup split yellow lentils (toor dal), washed and drained 4 cups water 1 tsp turmeric powder Salt, to taste 2 tbsp oil 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp mustard seeds 2 dried red chilies 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 tsp red chili powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp garam masala 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1 lemon, juiced Instructions: In a large pot, add the lentils, water, turmeric powder, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let the lentils simmer, covered, until they are soft and mushy, about 20-25 minutes. In a separate pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds, mustard seeds, dried red chilies, and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Add the chopped onion and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes, red chili powder, coriander powder, and garam masala and cook until the tomatoes are soft, about 5 minutes. Pour the cooked onio

Mushroom Curry Recipe

  Here's a recipe for Mushroom Curry: Ingredients: 1 lb mushrooms, sliced 1 onion, chopped 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 tsp ginger paste 1 tsp garlic paste 1 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp chili powder Salt, to taste 1/2 cup water 2 tbsp oil Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish Instructions: Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook until they are golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the ginger paste, garlic paste, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and chili powder to the pan and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they are soft and have released their liquid, about 5 minutes. Pour in the water and let the curry simmer for 10 minutes, until the sauce has thickened. Season with salt to taste. Serve hot with rice or bread, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves. Enjoy your delicious Mushroom Curry!