Arbi is a starchy root vegetable that is primarily used in Indian cooking. It is also referred to as colocasia or taro root. It is also known as Seppankizhangu in Tamil. Arbi Fry, a crunchy and tasty snack or side dish, is one of the popular recipes made with arbi. Arbi Fry is a straightforward…
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Andra Style Tindora Fry Recipe | Andra Style Dondakaya Fry
Andra-style dondakaya fry is a spicy accompaniment that can be served with sambar, rasam, curd, along with rice. Kovakkai (in Tamil) is nothing but ivy gourd (in English), tindora (in Hindi), and Dondakaya (in Telugu). This small vegetable has so many health benefits in it. It is good practice to include this at least once…
Gutty Vankaya Fry in Air Fryer | Andhra Style Stuffed Brinjal Fry in Air Fryer
Brinjal is termed as Vankaya in Telugu. Brinjal can be prepared in different methods such as gravies, dry fry, semi fry, or even curries. I always wanted to try this gutty vankaya in the air fryer and tried it this time when I found this Indian brinjal in the grocery store. The traditional method uses…
Amaranth Leaves Stir Fry Recipe | Mulai Keerai Poriyal | Keerai Poriyal
One of the simple and healthy mulai keerai poriyal/amaranth leaves stir fry. Amaranth is rich in vitamins and minerals. This is found in green, red, or in purple shades. Here I have shown the green variety. You can make so many varieties of dishes using these amaranth leaves. Usually, it is made as poriyal or…
Cluster Beans Fry recipe | Kothavarangai Poriyal | Cluster Beans with Peanuts
Cluster Beans Fry/Kothavarangai poriyal is an easy and delicious South Indian accompaniment that goes well with rice. This fry can be prepared within 20 mins. Cluster beans fry is a healthy side dish. There are so many health benefits of having cluster beans. Cluster beans are known as Gavar in Hindi. Cluster beans are good…
Chettinad Vazhakkai Varuval Recipe | Chettinad Raw Banana Fry
Chettinad Raw Banana Fry is an authentic cuisine from the region of Chettinad. This raw banana fry is made with the freshly ground masala. This is not a regular fry as we make using sambar powder. The cut raw bananas/plantains are deep-fried in the oil until golden brown. Along with fried banana, ground masala is…
Brinjal Podi Recipe | Katharikkai Podi | Kathirikkai Podi Curry
Brinjal Podi/ Katharikkai Podi is a stir fry with freshly homemade masala. This curry is usually made with green brinjal. As I could not find green brinjal here, made with purple brinjal. The spice powder made varies from home to home. Some even use sambar powder for this curry. Podi means coarsely crushed, that’s why…
Brinjal Puttu Recipe | Kathirikai Puttu | Brinjal Burji
Brinjal Puttu is our family’s unique recipe which is prepared using the brinjal and roasted gram. This is a delicious accompaniment which goes well with sambar, rasam or curd rice. With the simple ingredients in our pantry, this turns out to be so delicious. Those who don’t like brinjal also will have an extra spoon…
Sprouted Black Chana Salad Recipe | Sprouted Kala Chana Chaat
Sprouted black chana salad is a nutrition-packed chaat. It is a good practice to include any sprouted beans in daily meals. Sprouts are also rich in fiber, protein, antioxidants, phytochemicals, bioflavonoids, vitamins, and minerals. How to sprout in the right way: Wash and rinse the grains thoroughly and place them in a wide bowl with…
Black Chickpea Sundal Recipe | Konda Kadalai Sundal | Kala Chana Sundal
Black Chickpea Sundal is a healthy and delicious South Indian accompaniment which is made as Prashad for Vinayaka Chathurthi or Navrathri. This can be also had along with rasam rice or curd rice. This sundal can be prepared simply by tempering mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chilies, added with cooked chickpea and garnished by grated…
