Kovakai/Tindora/Ivy Gourd subzi

Ingredients:
Ivy gourd/Kovaikai/Tindora – approx 1/2 sliced
Oil – 1 Tbsp
Mustard Seeds – 1/2 tsp
Cumin Seeds – 1/2 tsp
Asofoetida (Hing) – pinch
Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp
Green Chilies – to taste, finely chopped
Coriander Powder – 1 tsp
Cumin Powder – 1/2 tsp
Red Chili Powder – to taste
Salt – to taste
Method:
1. Heat Oil in a medium non-stick pan on medium heat.
2. [...]

Vada curry

To Make Vada’s:
Bengal Gram-1 cup(soaked well for 1 hour)
Fennel seeds/sombu-1 spoon
Red Chilli’s-3/4
Curry leaves finely chopped- 2 spoons
Salt- to taste
Oil to Fry the Vada’s- 2 cup’s
Method:
Grind the above all together with two to four spoons of water.Make sure you do not grind them so Tight or Runny.also take care that they are coarsely grind with some [...]

Rava Idli

Ingredients:
Rava/Semolina – 2 cups
Oil – 2 Tbsp
Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp
Asofoetida – pinch
Channa Daal – 1 tsp
Urad Daal – 1 tsp
Dry Whole Red Chili – 1
Broken Cashew Pieces – 1 Tbsp
Yogurt – 1 cup, well beaten
Curry Leaves – 1 sprig
Green Chili – 1 (to taste), finely chopped
Cilantro – 5 sprigs, finely chopped
Ginger – 1 tsp, [...]

Lentil Soup/ Dhal ( Masoor)

Lentil is a specific type of bean which is flat, round and has a dark brown husk. It makes a very hearty soup all by itself or try it with some hot rice.
Ingredients:
Whole Lentil – 1 cup
Water – 3 cups
Oil – 1 Tbsp
Cumin Seeds– ¼ tsp
Mustard Seeds – ¼ tsp
Turmeric – ¼ tsp
Asofoetida – pinch
Onion [...]

Daal Makhani

 
Daal Makhani is a again a very typical dhabba dish and has a fantastic flavor

Ingredients:
Whole Urad Daal – 1 cup
Kidney Beans – 1/4 cup
Water – 3 cups
Onion – 1/2, medium (chopped)
Garlic – 1 tsp (minced)
Ginger – 1 tsp (minced)
Green Chili – to taste
Salt – to taste
Coriander Powder – 1 tsp
Cumin Powder – 1/2 tsp
Turmeric Powder [...]

Asparagus Subzi

Asparagus is a vegetable that is not associated with Indian cooking. Asparagus is a nutrient-rich food that in high in Folic Acid and is a good source of potassium, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamins A and C and thiamin. Many people tend to overlook this delicious vegetable due to lack of preparation know-how. Now, you can [...]

Masala vada

Ingredients:
 
1. 1-2 cups (200gms)  channa daal
 
2. 3 piece cinnamon stick
 
4. Curry leaves
 
5. 1  number gr chilli
 
6.1 tsp jeera/cumin
 
7.Oil to fry
 
8.1 small onion finely chopped
 
9.4 number red chilli whole
 
10.Salt to taste
 
 
Method:
 
1. soak channa dal 2-3 hrs
 
2. Blend cinnamom, red chilli and cumin along with channa dal and coarsly blend
3. Add rest of the ingredients ,add besan/chickpea flour if the mixture is [...]

Green Beans with Shredded Coconut

Ingredients:
Green Beans – 500gms or 1kg ( cut in to french style)
Oil – 2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds – 1/2 tsp
Dry Red Chilies (whole) – 2 or to taste
Asafetida (Hing) – 1 pinch
Turmeric Powder – ½ tsp
Curry Leaves – 1 sprig
Bengal Gram (Channa Daal) – 1 tbsp
Split Black Gram (Urad Daal) – 1 tbsp
Salt – to taste
Shredded [...]

Spicy Chapati Crumble

Spicy Chapati Crumble is a clever way to use up left over Chapati or Roti. With Onion, Potatoes and flavorful spices, you can create a fresh new dish. Try this delicious recipe as a snack for tea time. I make extra chapatis for dinner so i have some left overs to prepare this dish for [...]

Cabbage Subzi

I always keep some cabbage handy . It’s great for those days when I can’t think of anything else to make.
Ingredients:
Cabbage – half medium size
Carrot- 1 medium
Oil – 1 tbsp
Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
Channa daal( K. parupu) – 1 tbsp
Urad daal U. parupu) – 1 tbsp
Asofoetida (Hing) – 1 pinch
Turmeric – ¼ tsp
Curry leaves – [...]