Author Archives: Charulata

Corn korma (microwave recipe)

Corn korma is a perfect side dish for rotis or naans.  It is a protein rich recipe which is loved by kids as well as elderly. Corn korma is a quick and flavourful dish which makes up for a good accompaniment with chapatis.  Give this recipe a try and surprise your family!! Prep Time :  10

Grilled vegetable sandwich recipe

Grilled vegetable sandwich is a quick, easy and healthy sandwich recipe and can be had as an instant breakfast.  It is similar to the Bombay vegetable sandwich which is a  popular street food there. Grilling the sandwich adds  taste to the sandwich and makes the bread golden and crisp.  This sandwich is nutritious because vegetables like

Vegetable rava idli recipe

Vegetable rava idli is a perfect and instant  breakfast dish made from semolina (rava) and curd which are the main ingredients.  It is one of the easiest and most popular South Indian recipe which can be prepared in a jiffy.  Vegetable rava idli does not require any elaborate grinding like the traditional idli. It is easily

South Indian Brinjal curry recipe

Badanekai (brinjal) gojju or brinjal curry is a very popular curry prepared in Karnataka.  It is spicy, sweet and sour curry and goes well with rice as well as chapatis.  This brinjal curry is a Karnataka speciality and prepared with brinjal, tamarind and a mix of Indian spices.  It can also be made from ladiesfinger

Mixed vegetable pulao or mixed vegetable rice recipe

Mixed vegetable pulao is a an easy, delicious and healthy one pot meal prepared with mixed vegetables, rice and spices.  It is a comforting food and simple and quick to make and goes well with any gravy like paneer butter masala or mutter paneer or chana masala or even plain onion raita or cucumber raita.

Makar sankranti – The Indian Harvest Festival

Makara Sankranti is a Hindu festival celebrated in almost all parts of India.  It is a harvest festival and it marks the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Makara rashi (Capricorn) on its celestial path. The day is also believed to mark the arrival of spring in India and is a traditional event.

Beetroot raita recipe

Beetroot raita is a very easy, healthy and tasty raita made with beetroot, chilled curd or yoghurt, cumin powder, red chilli powder and salt.  It is a no-0il recipe which goes well with pulao or biryani or any flavoured rice.  Beetroot raita is simple to make too with very few ingredients and is a very

Aval kesari recipe – Gokulashtami special

Aval kesari is very easy to prepare and gets ready in no time.  It is made from avalakki or poha or flattened rice, sugar, ghee, cardamom powder and nuts and is very delicious and tasty.  Aval kesari  can be prepared in a jiffy when you have little time to make any sweets.  This sweet is

Palak paneer recipe

Palak paneer is a North Indian cuisine dish prepared from spinach and cottage cheese in a thick smooth curry of pureed spinach, green chillies and garlic cloves.  It is best served with roti, naan or steamed rice or even jeera rice or biryani.  Palak paneer is a popular vegetarian dish in North India. It is

Adai recipe or mixed lentils dosa recipe – healthy breakfast recipe

Adai is a healthy breakfast dish made from rice and lentils. Since it is a mix of different dals with rice, it is very high in protein content and make this dish protein rich. It does not require any elaborate preparation and is very simple to make.  Adai is best served with avial, butter or powdered