Pulikaachal or Puliyodharai when mixed with rice is one of the very traditional rice dishes in Tamil cusine. Since they can be done in bulk in advance and needs to be mixed with rice to get them ready, it is a perfect main course for big events. One of the must-have brings back when I am coming back from India. I had been working hard to bring it close to my mother’s flavor so I can savor this even in her absence....
Turkish Cigar Pastry is a fun dish to eat for kids and a lot easier to eat than traditional pies. It is very easy to make with store-bought pastry sheets. I am very attracted to Middle Eastern cuisine for a couple of reasons. One, they have a lot of vegetarian options, and the second one is that the flavors are so simple and clean. I love all the spices that go into Middle Eastern cuisine, maybe because they closely resemble Indian cuisine....
This air-fried okras in yogurt also known as Vendakkai pachadi or Okra raita is the best side for a spicy main course. Air frying the okras makes it very healthy and the yogurt makes it very refreshing. This Vendakkai Pachadi is a very simple recipe which is very close to my heart. I love this pachadi whenever my mother used to make it. This Air fried Okra Raita is so flavorful that you will keep coming back for more....
The ingredients for this verkadalai chutney are very basic and can be made in less than 15 minutes. What I liked about this peanut chutney is the sesame seeds in the recipe. This verkadalai chutney is very simple and does not include onions. If you are looking for peanut chutney with onions, take a look at version 2 in my space. South Indian breakfast or tiffin always includes chutney as a side....
The Maharashtra cuisine also known as the Marathi Cuisine ranges from dishes that are very mild to dishes that are very spicy. Rice and bread is the staple of the cuisine. Bhakri, which is a flatbread made out of millets like jowar or bajra (Pearl Millet), are very common and a part of the daily food in the rural areas. It is mostly accompanied by a bhaaji (vegetable) or spicy chutney like Thecha (green chili and garlic chutney)....
Bionico Mexican Fruit Salad is a refreshing, satisfying, and perfectly sweet and creamy breakfast or special treat. It is a traditional Mexican dessert that can be made in under 30 minutes. Fruits are an essential snack in my house, and I look for different ways to make them interesting. My boys are fine, just eating the fruits and do not ask for anything else, but when I see all the colorful fruit salads being served, I get tempted to try something different....
Gozleme is a Turkish special flatbread with different kinds of filling. This is one of my favorites with spinach and Feta cheese. This is a wonderful flatbread that is crusty outside with a soft and chewy inside, and filled with delicious filling. Gozleme has been on my bookmark list for more than 2 years. Ever since I first read this recipe, I have always wanted to make it, but it kept slipping out and I could not make it until now....
Falafel is one of the classic signature dishes of the Middle Eastern region. This vegetarian falafel recipe with pita bread and hummus will bring the Mediterranean palate to your home. This is one of the most loved dishes in our household. This week, we celebrated our little ones’ third Birthday, and it was a weeklong celebration. Celebrations at home on his actual Birthday, celebrations in school, and a little get-together with friends....
Paal poli is a traditional South Indian dessert made during festivals. It is a deep-fried semolina poori soaked in sweet saffron milk. Poli is one of the many dishes that is made for several South Indian festivals. Sankranthi / Pongal and Avani Avittam are the two main festivals that I make Poli / Boli every year. There are a few different kinds of Poli and that is one of the hardest poll I have to take every year....
Poori Masala or Potato Masala for Puri is one of the easiest and flavorful side dishes to make with Poori / deep-fried Indian flatbread. Whenever we go out to eat, we insist that my patti/grandmother also come with us. She would happily oblige and come with us and would always order Poori Masala. The pleasure in her eyes when eating the Poori is just amazing. It is a joy to see her enjoying Poori Masala like a child....
This Feijoda dish has a South Indian flavor to it, and it goes very well not only with pulkas or parathas, but also with rice. A very quick and easy Rajma Masala dish, especially if you are using canned kidney beans. I have always made Rajma masala in a traditional way (I will post that recipe soon). This Pungent Feijoda is a recipe of one of my ever-favorite chefs, Sanjeev Kapoor....
Rajma masala is a very famous Punjabi subzi where the red kidney beans are simmered in onion and tomato-based gravy. This Kidney Beans Curry works very well with rice as much as it works with rotis. Rajma chawal, by itself, is a very comforting dish, and we love to have it steaming hot on a cold winter day, topped with a dollop of fresh ghee. My mother makes very delicious Rajma masala, and my dad, who would eat it but is not a big fan, always teases her by saying today is kotta kuzhambu day (stew with seeds)....
Rava Kichadi is an ever-favorite breakfast dish that is served at many weddings. It is a simple recipe that can be made in about 30 minutes. Semolina Kichadi tastes absolutely delicious with some coconut chutney on the side. The first recipe that came to my mind when I chose the theme of Breakfast dishes from different places was this Rava Kichadi. I love eating at weddings and this Semolina Kichadi is an ever-favorite breakfast dish that is served at many weddings....
Samosa is a very popular street food in India known for its traditional potato and peas filling. But can be made with any stuffing. These are usually served with some green chutney and sweet tamarind chutney. It has always been my dream to make my own Samosa. My love for this pastry started when I spent my childhood growing up in Uttar Pradesh. Being young, I was not as much of a foodie, but always enjoyed samosas for snacks....
Thiruvathirai Kali is a famous Tamil Nadu recipe made on the auspicious occasion of the Thiruvathirai festival. Serve this delicious Thiruvatharai Kali with savory Mixed vegetable Stew to get the best taste. Thiruvathirai kali is prepared during the month of Margazhi on the auspicious occasion of Thiruvadharai / Thiruvathirai (Aarudhra Darshanam). Thiruvadharai is a Shaivaite festival that celebrates lord Shiva in his cosmic dance posture (Lord Nataraja). It is celebrated in a very grand manner in Chidambaram (the City of the famous Natarajar temple)....
Potato Podimas is one of the quick and most straightforward potato curries one could make. This Urulaikizhangu Podimas is flavored with an abundance of ginger and lemon juice. Potato curry or potato stir fry is one of the most liked curries in every household. This Potato Podimas is very popular in South Indian kitchens. This is one of the easiest curries one could make, so we could also say this urulaikizhangu podimas is a recipe that every beginner in the kitchen should try....
Aam Jhora is a refreshing and thirst quenching drink which is famous in Bihar. Raw mangoes are highly beneficial for the health. I chose to make this refreshing and thirst quenching drink, Aam Jhora which is very famous in Bihar. Bihar is a state in Northern India and borders Uttar Pradesh, Nepal, West Bengal and Jharkhand. The major river that flows through the state is the Ganges. Bihar has a diverse climate ranging from very hot summers and cool winters....
Arachuvitta Vathal Kuzhambu with Sundakkai and Drumstick is a flavorful gravy made that is a South Indian specialty and is perfect for the weekend lunch spread. Vathal Kuzhambu is my comfort food! Luckily my boys have taken over me and they would eat Vathal Kuzhambu every day of the week. I loved my Mother’s Vathal Kuzhambu and have eaten nothing better than hers. Luckily I have seen her make it many times and I am quite comfortable making a pretty good Vathal Kuzhambu ....
Baghrir is a famous pancake/crepe from North African cuisine, especially in the Moroccan region. It is also called a ‘1000 holes Pancake’ as it is a soft and spongy pancake with many holes. When looking for breakfast recipes from different countries, this recipe was top on my list. My boys love pancakes on weekends and I wanted to give it a try. Why make this recipe? Ingredients to Make Baghrir Ingredients to make the Orange Butter Sauce Procedure to Make Baghrir - Procedure to Make the Orange Butter Sauce Expert tips More Pancake recipes Printable Recipe Card I always have a batch of semolina flour in my pantry to make my most popular Semolina Bread ....
Bhindi Masala or Bindi Subzi is one of our favorite curries to make with okra. Okra is cooked along with onions and tomatoes in this delicious subzi that is a great side dish for roti. When we make a vegetable curry at home, it is either in a gravy form or dry form. Almost all the South Indian curries, also known as poriyal or thoran are in the dry form. Whereas many of the north Indian curries I make are in the gravy form....
