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…

Mirchi Bajji (Green chilli Fritter)

Mirchi bajji or Mirapakaya bajji is a Indian deep fried,crispy and spicy Green chilli Pakoda or Fritter. Large sized  green chillies are used for this pakoda as they are less spicy. In South India Cumin seeds, Sesame seeds powder,chopped onions  and salt are stuffed inside the chillies to further reduce the spice of green chilli….

Mango Rice

Mango rice is a traditional South Indian rice prepared with grated raw mango, steamed rice and spices. Mango rice served along with Papad or with Mirchi Bajji is a very good combination. Raw mangoes are used to make pickles,chutneys and rice in season.There are many varieties of raw mangoes available specially used for making pickles…

Pepper Rasam

Pepper Rasam is a very popular South Indian appetizing soup. It is very good for sore throat and cold. Pepper rasam is prepared with tamarind pulp,black pepper,cumin seeds and coriander seeds. No need to use tomatoes to prepare this rasam. A small piece of jaggery is added for sweet and sour taste. It goes well…

Sweet & Sour Mango Chutney

Sweet & sour mango chutney is prepared with slightly ripen raw mango.There is no need to add any sweetener like jaggery or sugar. Slightly ripe mango’s sweetness gives this chutney a different taste. Mango pieces are cooked in little oil to soften a little. Spices are added to balance the sweet and sour taste. This…

Eggless Carrot Drops

Mildly sweet and soft egg less carrot drops or cookies are prepared with carrot pulp,all purpose flour and condensed milk. Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Makes: 14 to 15 cookies Ingredients: Carrot pulp: ½ Cup ( 2 medium sized carrots cooked and mashed) Unsalted butter:  ¼ Cup  Castor sugar: ¼ cup (powdered)…