Ragi (finger millet) murukku or chakli recipe – How to make ragi murukku/chakli recipe – ragi recipes

Ragi murukku or chakli is a healthy snack made with ragi flour.  Ragi is rich in iron and calcium and has got lot of other health benefits too.  This chakli recipe is also simple and quick to make.  Do try this chakli and give a healthy twist to the usual chaklis made.  It is a

Mangalore southekayi sambar recipe – How to make Mangalore cucumber sambar recipe – sambar recipes

Mangalore southekayi (cucumber) sambar is a very tasty and easy sambar made with cucumber, coconut and spices.  It is made without tamarind and tur dal which is normally used for making sambar.  Instead here tomatoes are used to give a tangy taste to the sambar.  Coconut gives the sambar a rich taste and thickness to

Halbai recipe – How to make rice halbai or rice halwa recipe – Karnataka recipes

Halbai or rice halwa is a dessert which is very popular in Karnataka.  It is especially made during Nag Panchami festival.  Halbai is traditionally prepared with rice, jiggery, coconut and ghee and consumed with ghee.  Halbai is also made with wheat, semolina or ragi flour which also tastes equally good.  This halwa turns out light

Oats chilla recipe – How to make oats cheela recipe – Oats recipes

Oats chilla is a quick and healthy Indian breakfast  dish made with oats, besan and spices.  Besan or gram flour is protein rich and makes the dish wholesome.  Oats chilla are best served with green chutney or tomato sauce with a cup of hot tea.  Oats are healthy cereals and has got lot of health

Collection of 27 paneer recipes – Easy Indian paneer recipes

Paneer is a very common and important ingredient used in Indian cooking.  It is used in making curries, dry subzis or desserts.  Paneer is prepared by adding lemon juice or vinegar or citric acid to hot milk  to separate the curds from the whey.  The curd is then drained in muslin cloth and the excess

Maharashtrian kadhi recipe – How to make maharashtrian kadhi recipe – kadhi recipes

Kadhi is a thick gravy based on gram flour and curd or buttermilk, sometimes served with pakoras or without pakoras.  It is often had with rice or as a side dish for rotis too.  In Gujarat and Rajasthan, kadhi is served with khichdi, rice or rotis.  Traditionally sugar or jaggery is added to the kadhi

Green peas subzi recipe – How to make dried green peas sabzi recipe – side dish for rotis

Green peas subzi is a delicious Indian recipe which goes as a good accompaniment for rotis or chapathis or phulkas.  This recipe is the dry version of the green peas subzi.  You can also use fresh or frozen green peas for making this subzi.  Green peas when mixed with spices makes up for a great

Beetroot coconut ladoo recipe – How to make beetroot coconut laddu recipe – ladoo recipes

Beetroot coconut ladoo is a nutritious and delicious sweet made with beetroot, coconut, sugar, ghee and nuts.  It makes up for an ideal healthy dessert and a good way to include beet in your diet.  This recipe is not only quick,  but extremely simple to make too.  Beetroot is full of vitamins and minerals and

Pudina rice – How to make pudina rice recipe – rice recipes

Pudina rice or mint flavoured rice is a flavourful rice dish made with rice, pudina leaves and spices.  Here I have added vegetables to make it healthier.  This rice dish is very refreshing and tasty and can be had on its own or accompanied with raita, plain curd or any simple curry.  Pudina pulao also makes

Pudina coconut chutney or mint chutney recipe – How to make pudina coconut chutney recipe – chutney recipes

Pudina coconut chutney is a quick Indian chutney recipe made with mint leaves, coconut and spices.  It goes well with idlis, dosas and medu vadas.  Chutneys form a very important part of South Indian cuisine.   Mint leaves when added to the chutney gives a nice flavor to it and tamarind gives a tangy taste