Author Archives: Charulata
Paneer paratha recipe – how to make paneer paratha recipe – paratha recipes
Paneer paratha is a very delicious and popular paratha in the Indian cuisine. It is a Indian bread stuffed with cottage cheese and goes well with curd, pickle or any curry/dal. Parathas can be made thicker or little lighter as per your desire. You can adjust the stuffing according to your choice. Paneer parathas are a
Mango icecream – how to make homemade mango icecream recipe – summer recipes
Panaka or panakam recipe (jaggery and pepper flavoured drink) – Rama Navami recipes
Panaka or panakam is a traditional indian drink which is prepared on Ram Navami. Ram Navami is a hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Rama. Panaka is offered as naivedya or prasad to Lord Ram. It is also called as panakam in Andhra Pradesh. Panaka or panakam is a festive sweet drink made from
Padwal subzi/padavalakai palya/snakegourd stir-fry recipe – snakegourd recipes
Padwal bhaji or padavalakai palya is a very nutritious and healthy curry made with snakegourd and chana dal and mixed with coconut and spices. It goes well with steamed rice. Snakegourd is also called as padwal in Maharashtra, pudalangai in Tamil nadu and padavalakai in Karnataka. It contains a rich variety of nutrients, vitamins and minerals that
Badam halwa recipe – how to make badam or almond halwa recipe
Badam or almond halwa is a very rich and delicious Indian sweet made with blanched and pureed almonds, ghee and sugar. It can be prepared on any festive occasions like ugadi, diwali, holi or lakshmi puja. Badam halwa can be had on any normal day too as almonds are healthy. They are a good source of nutrients and
Mango thokku/mavinakayi thokku recipe – how to make grated raw mango thokku recipe
Mango thokku is a very simple and delicious pickle made with raw mangoes. It is an excellent accompaniment for sambar rice, curd rice, upma and plain rotis too. Since summer has already started, this is an ideal time to make this pickle/thokku when raw mangoes are available easily in the market. This is an instant
Phulka or soft roti recipe – how to make phulkas or soft rotis recipe
Kodo millet dosa recipe – Varagu/harka dosa recipe – healthy breakfast recipes
Kudo millet is a very healthy foodgrain which has a natural source of protein and iron. It is very easy to digest and is excellent for strengthening the nervous system. Kodo millet is also called as varagu in tamil and harka in kannada and arikelu in telugu. Kodu millets is an ideal food for people who are
Palak curry recipe – how to make simple palak curry recipe – side dish for rotis/rice
Palak curry is a healthy and simple palak recipe made with spinach/palak leaves, onions, tomatoes and spices. It goes well with rotis, phulkas and rice. In this recipe, I have chopped palak leaves and then mixed with spices. You can also puree the palak leaves and then add to the gravy. Palak is rich in iron