Ingredients: I large Onion, sliced lengthwise 1 Tsp Ghee 1 Green Chilly, slit 1 and a 1/2 Tbsp Yogurt (Dahi) A 1 inch piece of Coconut, grated Salt to taste For the Waghar / Chaunk / Tadka: 1/4th Tsp Oil Rye 1 Dry Red chilly A few Curry Leaves Method: Heat ghee in…
Super Quick Chicken
This recipe was given to be by my friend, Shruti. Her teenaged daughter, Divyata, who is all of 16 has conceptualised this dish. I call it Divyata’s Delicious Chicken:) Ingredients: Chicken Leg/Breast, Boneless: 250 gms, cleaned, cut and diced. Mix together: Seasoning of your choice: 1 ½ tsp (I used Oregano) Garlic Paste: I tbsp….
Sambhar: Recipe post
Sambhar (or Sambar) is a tangy, spicy, and savoury South Indian lentil-based stew or curry made with pigeon peas (tur dal), mixed vegetables, tamarind broth, and a unique spice blend called sambar powder, a staple served with rice, idlis, dosas, and vadas. It’s known for its complex flavours, balancing sourness (tamarind), spice, and savoury notes from…
Creamy Celery Soup
Ingredients: 1 small bunch Celery, coarsely chopped along with the stalks 1 medium sized Onion, cut lengthwise 1 small Potato, peeled, diced and washed 1 tsp Oil Salt, to taste. Method: In a pressure cooker, heat the oil. Add the onions and sauté till they turn transparent. Add the potatoes and celery and sauté…
Sakkarai Pongal (Sweet Pongal)
Ingredients: 1 cup raw Rice washed and drained 1/2 cup Yellow Moong Dal 1 1/2 cup grated Jaggery 4 1/2 cups Water 1/2 tsp Cardamom Powder 2 tbsps Ghee A few Cashewnuts and Raisins Method: Heat 1/2 tbsp of ghee in a pan and toast the cashewnuts and raisins till golden brown. (You could also…
Healthy, Sugarfree Smoothie
Ingredients: Fruits of your choice, 1 cup Plain Yogurt (Dahi) 2 Tbsps *I have used fruit combinations of 1)Strawberry-Banana(I use the small yellow bananas, called Elaichi Kela, as they have lesser calories, compared to the regular ones) -Watermelon-Pomegranate. 2)Strawberry-Banana-Apple (with skin) 3) Banana-Apple-Pomegranate 4)Watermelon-Apple-Pomegranate-Yogurt You could choose as you like, just avoid very fibrous fruits….
Overnight Oats or Bircher Muesli
I first tasted Bircher Muesli at breakfast at the ITC Grand Chola in Chennai in December 2012. I loved it so much that I began googling the recipes for the same. After trying out a few, I came up with my own, and here it is. Caution: This recipe has converted too many people from…
Broccoli and Almond Soup
Even if you may not be a fan of Broccoli, you are sure to enjoy this soup. The crunch of roasted Almonds adds texture and flavor to it. Serves 2 Ingredients: 2 medium sized broccoli flowerets, with stalk 1 medium sized Onion, grated 4-5 flakes of Garlic, grated 1 tsp Olive Oil 4-5 Almonds, roasted…
Amla Chutney
Ingredients: 5 Amla’s, deseeded and chopped 4-5 Dry Red Chillies, chopped 2-3 Green Chillies, chopped 1 tsp Jeera 11/2 Tbsp Oil Salt, to taste Method: Heat oil and fry the Amla pieces in it till they turn soft. Spoon them out from the oil and keep aside to cool. In…
Chatpate Aloo
Ingredients: 4 medium-sized potatoes, boiled, skinned and diced 1 ½ Tbsp Oil ¼ Tsp Rye ½ Tsp Chana Dal ½ Tsp Urad Dal Hing, a very generous sprinkle 2 green Chillies, slit 2-3 dry Red Chillies, chopped fine 1 medium sized Onion, chopped fine A few curry leaves Dry Masala’s: Salt, Turmeric Powder, Red Chilly…