Tomato Rice

Tomato rice or tomato bath is a South Indian rice prepared with lot of tomatoes, Basmati rice and red chillies. Kashmiri red chillies are best for this rice because of their color and mild flavor. To maintain tomato taste and flavor there is no need to use ginger garlic paste,turmeric,coriander powder or garam masala to…

Stuffed Bitter gourd (Gutti Kakarakaya)

Bitter gourd has got many nutritional benefits. It controls insulin levels of  diabetic patients. Stuffed bitter gourd or Gutti kakarakaya  is a dry curry. Each state has got their own version of this curry.South Indian style stuffed Bitter gourd is prepared with ground nuts, sesame seeds, dry coconut. Small piece of jaggery and tamarind paste are…

Palak Chicken (Spinach Chicken)

Palak chicken or Saagwala chicken is a very popular north Indian chicken gravy curry. It is prepared with chicken and spinach puree. It goes well with steamed rice or any Indian bread. Palak chicken curry is a good combination of iron and protein. Very little oil is required to prepare this tasty curry. Preparation time:…

Hyderabadi Chicken Korma

Hyderabadi chicken korma is a rich white creamy gravy curry. It is prepared with yogurt, fresh coconut ,sesame seeds and cashew nuts. Tomatoes are not used for this curry. Flavorful and very very tasty  chicken korma goes well with steamed rice or any Indian bread. In restaurants small baby potatoes are also added along with…

Keema Balls Curry (Minced Chicken Balls Curry)

Soft , juicy ,spicy keema balls curry is prepared with minced chicken and spices. Tomatoes and onions are used for preparing tasty gravy. Coconut and cashew nuts gives a rich texture and taste to its gravy. Mutton keema balls can also be cooked in gravy to prepare mutton keema balls curry. Preparation time: 20 minutes…

Kakarakaya Vepudu (Bitter Gourd Fry)

Kakarakaya Vepudu or Bitter Gourd fry prepared in  traditional Andhra Pradesh style is a very tasty dry curry. Many people do not like bitter gourd because of it bitter taste. To balance its bitter taste, tamarind, jaggery or sugar can be added and prepare tasty curry. I have added jaggery, roasted chana dal, dry coconut…