Paneer Tikka Masala
Paneer Tikka Masala, marinated and grilled paneer in rich-creamy gravy. Sathya and I, both fall in love with any dish instantly knowing it has paneer and each time we go to any Indian restaurant, it’s very hard to pick anything else. But, we refrain (to a extent) from ordering dishes that come out really good when prepared at home like Paneer Butter Masala, Palak Paneer. Thanks to Edible garden, the Paneer tikka masala has become one another dish...
Karuppu kondakadalai | Kala channa Sundal
Any Sundal is ridiculously simple to make, have a similar recipe and this Black chickpeas/ karuppu kondakadala/ kala channa sundal is no different. The only thing that you need to do for all sundal (except Channa dal/ kadalai paruppu and Moong dhal/pytham paruppu sundal) is to soak it. It is a filling savory salad, a quick evening tiffin as well a good source of proteins. This particular sundal is made on Vijayadasami/Saraswati poojai as neivedhyam...
Zaffrani Pulao
Zaffrani Pulao with Vegetables, a mild pulao with a subtle hint of spices and mint, wonderful aroma of saffron and perfectly cooked rice garnished with fresh cilantro, is a great one pot meal and doesn’t need any elaborate side dishes as it’s balanced and filling on its own.
If you are probably looking for an easy, quick, nutritious, one-pot rice dish, then this is it! I often make this Pulao as it is a one-pot meal and I...
Peanut Sundal
One more addition to quick ‘n’ easy recipes that requires hardly any chopping and dicing. Any Sundal is ridiculously simple to make that is a filling savory salad, a quick evening tiffin as well a good source of proteins.
The recipe is same as the Kondakadala/Chickpeas/Garbanzo beans Sundal , except the soaking and cooking time.
Serves: 2
Ingredients you will need:
1 cup dried peanuts
2 tsp oil
1/4 tsp mustard seeds
2-3 dry red...
Thenkuzal
Thenkuzal, Crispy home-made snack made of Rice & black lentil flour. It’s such a quick and easy deep-fried snack, made during festivals like Krishna Jayanthi & Diwali.
Thenkuzal is the only savory snack that I make every Deepavali/Diwali, I concentrate more on sweets that can be shared with friends and family. Planning more savory dishes this time, keep checking for updates.
Recipe: From Amma
Makes about 15-18...
Sundal
Kondakadalai/Chickpea Sundal, is a savory snack that is very popular in Tamilnadu. It is a simple and quick dish made on festive days like Navarathri and Vinayaga Chaturthi. This dish is an indispensable part of Navrathri fare, it is prepared every day for neivedhyam (offering to God) and distributed to friends, relatives and all those who come home. But it is also a great salad for the evenings that can be made in a jiffy and is very...
Gold coins in Hot & Spicy Sauce
Gold coins in Hot & spicy Sauce is nothing but deep-fried goodness in a creamy sauce. They are fantastic appetizers too when the veg coins are tossed/coated in the same gravy that is thick and sprinkled with sesame & chilli flakes!
The sauce is hot & spicy sauce, balanced with honey and have a peppery taste from red and green bell peppers. Garlic and ginger is of course lingering taste but not over powering.
Recipe: I was inspired...
Vanilla Panna cotta with Pomegranate Glaze
Vanilla Panna cotta with pomegranate glaze: An Italian dessert with silky smooth texture, slightly thickened custard like consistency. A no fuss recipe with very few ingredients.
It’s a perfect recipe for that busy day when you have to cook many extra dishes and don’t want to worry about the best part of the meal, dessert! Perfect because its easy to make even in big batches and you can make it ahead of time, yeah the previous day as it needs...
Mango-Avocado MilkShake
We love avocado and mango! Mix of these isn’t something I did think but was very excited to try this at home. And for the first time, I blended mango and avocado together to prepare this wonderful looking thick milkshake and this combo turned out super delicious!
A very few ingredients you’ll need:
Serves: 4
2 Well ripe mangoes/Mango pulp
1 Avocado
1 cup...
Tomato-Basil-Mozzarella Bruschetta
My favorite Bruschetta recipe: Sweet tomatoes mixed with fresh basil & balsamic vinegar and Mozzarella cheese on top of the olive oil-drizzled and garlic-rubbed toast, I couldn’t think of any better simple and refreshing appetizer on a summer evening… yummm! So lets directly jump into the recipe.
Ingredients you’ll need:
1 fresh french Baguette
Garlic – 2...