Very simple and comforting mildly sweet dish usually made as naivedyam for Lord Ganesha, is also very easy to prepare using items readily available in the pantry. Just rice flour, jaggery and half-an-hour’s time are all it needs. I never ate these when I grew up in TN nor made them after my cooking journey…
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Kaju katli
An evergreen, universal favorite owing to its richness and gentle sweetness . Also very easy to prepare. Ingredients: 1 cup of cashews3/4 cup (or slightly less if you prefer) of sugar1/4 cup of water Yields about 20 diamonds. Method: 1. Finely grind the cashews to a powder. A coffee grinder does a great job of this. …
Gongura pachadi
This can easily be said to be the identity of Andhra, claiming a super royal status in Telugu cuisine, along with Avakaya and kandipodi (gunpowder). Made using the tinglingly sour leaves of Gongura (Sorrel) leaves, this signature pickle is loved by every serious Andhrite☝️ There are actually two varieties of these gongura – called tella(white…
Mochai kaara kuzhambu
Mochaikottai kaara kuzhambu can be said to be unique to TN. This spicy gravy with an enticing aroma of ground masala and nutty flavor of mochaikottai (field beans) is a delightful accompaniment to rice and also idly, dosa, pongal even chapati etc., Belonging to the legume category these nutritious beans are great sources of protein…
Onion Pakoda
Onion pakoda is undoubtedly the most beloved evening snack to go with coffee or tea in south India. Spicy, crunchy, with an irresistible aroma of onion and slight whiff of garlic, it is also extremely simple to prepare with ingredients we always have at hand. Even in North India Pakora is popular chai snack made…
Adai
Adai is a very tasty protein powerhouse that is also rich in fibre. A crisp, pancake-like savory dish, that is common to both Kerala and Tamilnadu makes frequent appearance in south Indian dinner menu because of its excellent nutritional value and equal taste. Protein food and fitness are the order of the day as everyone…
Usirikaya pappu
This simple and tasty preparation using chinna usirikaya (star gooseberry) and moong dal has a nice comforting tanginess that tastes delicious when mixed with hot rice and some ghee. In our childhood these were sold outside our school by roadside vendors who would spread a variety of items for school kids to buy during their…
Vankaya karam kura/ Gutti vankaya
By far the most celebrated curry in Andhra, this always finds a prime place in the menu of functions and festivals. Panasa pottu (minced tender jackfruit) kura is the other festival favorite but panasa pottu is available only during a certain season while brinjal the “king of vegetables” is available all through the year. Tender…
Majjiga pulusu
Majjiga pulusu is a classic gravy that can transform a simple meal into a rich and special one, when teamed with mudda pappu or pappu kura and hot rice, with an appadam or odiyam and challa mirapakaya, with a drop of ghee. Ammamma’s majjiga pulusu used to be a very looked forward to dish, though…
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