Hyderabad Lukhme / Meat Pockets – Exciting Snack
- 13
- May
- 2010
Lukhme:(Hyderabad Special) Ramadhaan Meat Samosa. Ramzaan Snacks. Another exciting recipe from the city of Char Minar. Though there is no much difference between Meat Samosa and Lukhmi(technically), but lukhmi is often made with whole wheat atta (which makes it a healthy choice) and definitely its of this square shape. Well, just like Hyderabad Haleem, it […]
Shikampur Kebab – Enjoy with Masala Chai
- 12
- May
- 2010
Shikampur Kebab: Ingredients: Lamb – minced 2 cupsChili 2 mincedOnion 1 large finely choppedGinger-garlic paste 1/2 spoonCilantro leaves 1 fistfulEgg whites from 1-2 eggsDry bread crumbs 1/2 cupOil for shallow frying. Toast and Powder These: Cloves 3Cinnamon 1 stickCardamom pods 3Cumin seeds 1 spoonCilantro seeds 1 spoon. Method: In a wide tray, bring all the […]
Peanuts Sundal – Rainy Day Snack
- 11
- May
- 2010
Groundnut Sundal:(Country Style) Verkadalai Sundal. Nilakadalai Sundal. Spiced Peanuts. Peanuts Fry. Spicy Ground Nuts. Ingredients: Fresh raw peanuts 1 cupSaltTurmeric 1 pinchMustard seeds 1/4 spoonCumin seeds 1/4 spoonAsafoetida 1 pinchDry red chilies 2Curry leaves fewOil few spoons. Method: Boil raw fresh peanuts along with pod for at least half an hour. If you use pressure […]
Somas: (Andhra Special) Khujhiyas. Ghugras. Somas. Kajjikayalu. Karanji. Somasi. Sweet Samosa Ingredients: Oil for deep frying. For The Dough: All Purpose flour 1 cupSemolina 1/4 cupSalt 1 pinchBaking soda 1 pinchGhee few spoons For The Filling: Poppy seeds 1/4 cupGrated dry coconut 1/4 cupPowdered sugar 1/4 cupCardamom 6 crushed. Method: Knead a smooth dough using […]
Dahi Vada: My Dad visited me recently during this spring break. In spite of all his obligations, working commitments and time schedule…he made it. These 15 days has been an ultimate gift:) We just goofed around a little, did some trekking, lot of gardening, walked into the woods and talked talked talked all day & […]
Hotel Style Sambar Vadai
- 24
- March
- 2010
Sambhar Vada:(Hotel Style) There were days, when I simply relied on hotel food. While studying, thats the best thing to do to myself…eat a decent breakfast and keep a big distance from hostel mess:) I am not the person who wants perfection in every bite…but during those hectic days, big breakfast was pretty mandatory. So, […]
Spicy Dhokle – Steamed Lentil’s Cake
- 16
- March
- 2010
Ukkarai: Ukali / Ukarai in Tamil, Dhokla / Dhokle. Paruppu Idly. Lentil’s Idly. I can’t put anything in my mouth, that doesn’t look close to my traditional food. Or simply, I repel away from any industry processed food. I keep a big distance from any stuff, which my great grandmother wouldn’t consider as food. My […]
Marina Beach Special – Thenga Maanga Pattani Sundal
- 25
- February
- 2010
Beach Sundal: I feel awful that I didnt fall in love:( Never got a chance to take that romanantic(eeeewh)beach walk…eating that dho’ rupiah sundal…talking sweet nothing(stupid)… master planning to elope away…are the kind of moments’ completely missing in my life:( So, whenever my friends talk about their pre-marriage love affairs, I will be ready to […]
Sesame & Cilantro Fritters
- 15
- February
- 2010
Til aur Kothamir Vadi:(Maharastrian Style) Ellu-Kothamalli Vadai. Til ka Vade. Corinader leaves Vada. Ingredients: Oil for deep fryingChana dal/chick peas 1 cupBlack sesame seeds 1 fistfulPeanuts/cashew nuts 1 fistfulCilantro 1 bunch choppedJaggery 1 spoonTamarind pulp 1-2 spoonsOnions finely choppedGreen chilies finely choppedSaltCurry leavesGinger 2″ gratedGarlic paste 1/2 spoonDry red chili flakesFennel seeds – powdered 1 […]
Impossibly Crunchy Yucca Chips!!!
- 23
- January
- 2010
Kappa Kizhangu Chips:(Kerala Style) Yucca Tubers Chips, Cassava Tubers Chips.Manioc Chips Maravalli Kizhangu Chips. Kuchi Kizhangu Chips. Tapioca Chips. Impossibly crunchy homemade chips!!! Manihot esculenta is the Botanical name of this plant. Where they have modified tap root…rich in starch(Yes, like potato). Its eaten in many parts of the world today, but traces its origin […]
