Sweet Tamarind chutney

Tamarind chutney or Meetha chutney is prepared with tamarind pulp, jaggery and spices. Some people also add dates pulp as a sweetener. Sweet and sour tamarind chutney is served  as a topping for Dahi vada,  Papdi chaat, Kachori,  Samosa  and many  other chaats. Because it is a thick spicy concentrated chutney, we need just  little…

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Dahi Vada (North Indian style)

Dahi Vada is prepared with split black gram fried dumplings dipped in yogurt. North Indian dahi vada is little  different from south Indian style dahi vada. In North India fried dumplings are first soaked in water to make them soft. After some time  vadas are squeezed and dipped in yogurt and topped with tamarind chutney and…

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Medu  Vada

Medu Vada or Minapa Garelu  is a South Indian crispy deep-fried breakfast snack prepared with urad dal / split black gram batter, ginger and green chillies. It is usually served along with coconut chutney or Sambar. These fried vada can be soaked in yogurt to prepare Dahi  Vada. Preparation time: 15 minutes  Soaking time: 2…

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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…

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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…

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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:…

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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…

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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…

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