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Lauki Chana Dal (Bottle gourd and bengal gram curry)

Lauki Chana Dal (Bottle gourd and bengal gram curry)

A simple Dal is a thing of beauty. It is wholesome, it is comforting and incredibly delicious. Not to forget, it is incredibly nutritious too. You can add vegetables and meat to a dal preparation and it transforms into a totally different dish. This is one such dish. Cooked dal and bottle gourd is added to an onion-tomato spicy masala and is simmered till its thick, well cooked and delish! I…

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Cauliflower and Peas Pulao (Gobi Matar pulao)

Cauliflower and Peas Pulao (Gobi Matar pulao)

This is an easy pulao recipe, it comes together in 30 minutes. The cauliflower is definitely the hero here and pairs beautifully with the peas. I have used basmati rice here.  I have cooked this pulao in a deep sauce pot, you can definitely cook this in a pressure cooker too. The method and instructions below are for cooking in the sauce pot so please adjust cooking time accordingly.  Cooking…

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Kerala Style Egg Stew with Green Peas

Kerala Style Egg Stew with Green Peas

Rustic Egg curry, will remind you of classic Kerala Thattu kadas

As a Malayali, I am in love with Kerala style stews with a creamy coconut curry base. This curry is creamy and comforting and delicious all at the same time. The base is sautéed onions and tomatoes with a heady mix of ground whole spices. Do not add pre-ground spices or garam masala. You will thank me for it. To make it a coconut…

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Aromatic Prawn and Tomato Pulao

Aromatic Prawn and Tomato Pulao

This is a home-style one pot dish. For this pulao it is important to use uncooked, deveined prawns, it can be fresh or frozen. If all the ingredients are ready, this dish can be ready in 25 minutes. The masala base is very simple and the spices are just the right amount to add aroma and flavour but not to overpower the dish. first, the prawns are marinated in a masala yoghurt mix and then tossed…

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Chocolate Chip Lactation Cookies

Chocolate Chip Lactation Cookies

Disclaimer- These cookies can be eaten by anyone, they are packed with nutrients and goodness that is particularly useful for new mothers, if you are not lactating you wont start lactating with these cookies. Just putting it out there 🙂

Hello Guys! I am here after such a long time. I took a long break to re-arrange things in my life but I am back to blogging with a brilliant recipe, I promise.…

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Chettinad Style Prawn Fry

Chettinad Style Prawn Fry

Hi Guys! I hope you are doing well. Today, I am sharing the recipe for Chettinad Style Prawn Fry-one of the best prawn preparations ever! I made this recipe in the last week of January and was planning to share it soon but unfortunately it got shifted to the back burner for a bit as I was doing other things. I have missed some time lines but better late than never, right? By the way, is it just…

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Murg Malai Kebab ( Cream Chicken kebab)

Murg Malai Kebab ( Cream Chicken kebab)

I wanted to post the recipe for this amazing kebab dish 2 days ago, to celebrate the one year anniversary of this blog. Yes! It’s been a year already, the BIG ONE. Unfortunately, I was  down with Viral Flu and could barely talk, I was like a Zombie. Although, I planned on writing the blog post and stuff- I just couldn’t do it. I would rather use the very little available energy to play with my…

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Kerala Style Chicken curry (coconut sauce)

Kerala Style Chicken curry (coconut sauce)

For Amma, with love.

Yesterday, 26th November, marked 4 years since my Amma passed away. I usually dread the days leading to this date. I’m awfully low, non-engaging and moody around this time. I guess, everyone has their own way of grieving.  I just feel a great sense of loss- one that weighs me down, I’m not sure I will ever be able to explain it in plain words. It just comes and hits like a…

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Aloo Shimla Mirch ki Sabzi

Aloo Shimla Mirch ki Sabzi

(Potatoes and green bell peppers (shimla mirch/capsicum) fried in a melange of spices and condiments that is so utterly delicious-it will be your go-to sabzi!)

You can truly sample the wonderful taste of the bell peppers and potatoes in this sabzi. I have made a few notes at the end of the recipe about the cooking of potatoes and the use of spices. You can use those pointers and make this recipe…

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Garam Masala in the making- my moms secret blend of the best Garam masala or meat masala taught to me by my aunt. I got a little (actually, a lot) carried away with the use of black cardamom. My aunt kept aside 12 of them out. Also, only 1/2 a nutmeg was used. These spices were dry roasted in a deep bottomed pan, cooked to room temp and then finely powdered. The aroma from the freshly ground Garam masala is SO good, the whole house was filled with this gorgeous smell. I can’t wait to make a chicken curry and use this spice blend! Hope everyone is having a good week! #spiceblend . . . . . . . . . #spiced #garammasala #fromscratch #desifood #desikhana #spicebomb #ig_exquisite #ig_food #foodfeed #foodshot #iphonephotos #iphonephotography #iphonephotographer #beautifulfood #beautifulcuisines #ardentfinds #fotografia #foodprepping #foodpassion #foodblogging #foodblogger #foodbloggerlife #indianfoodie #indianfood (at Mumbai, Maharashtra) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmRVpBtnMif/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=y9323wec0wcx

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Nothing like fresh market produce. The ‘bhindi’ (okra/ladyfingers) is my all time fav veggie (top left) to eat with dal and rice. I love my bhindi cooked in a very simple manner. It’s how my mom made it for me throughout my childhood. The recipe is as follows- 1.Okra/bhindi- 2-3 cups, sliced-roughly 1/8 inch 2.Oil-1 tbsp (any vegetable oil) 3.Salt-2-3 pinches 4.Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp 5.Green chilli- 1, slit in half (you can remove the seeds if you don’t want the spice-you need the freshness it brings to the dish) . . . Preparation: 1. Place pan on medium heat, add the oil and when it starts to smoke a little add the sliced okra. 2. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, add the salt, turmeric and the green chilli and mix again. 3. OK, now for the pro tip-add 1 tbsp of water to the okra, mix well and place a lid on it. Th okra when cooked reduces in size (a lot) so cook it with the lid on for 2-3 minutes only. 4. Open the lid, sauté the okra-if it’s gummy-it’s not cooked. You are looking for the okra to be cooked fully. 5. Remove from heat and eat with hot dal and rice! #greenveggies (at Mumbai, Maharashtra) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmF_pFoHMYM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rhujhnr37mwn

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Chicken curry and rice -curry and rice is my go-to, feel good comfort food. This is a nice, flavourful and delicious chicken curry (Hyderabadi Dum ka Chicken) with some hot white Basmati rice. My love for the ‘curry and rice’ combo is what prompted me to get into blogging my food journey. I want to capture my food memories and experiences (whether good or bad) and journal them for posterity. It’s been a while since I’ve posted a recipe on the blog but I’m getting to it (hopefully). I hope everyone is having a good week! x —#foodshot . . . . . . #chickencurry #chickencurryrice #hyderabadi #hyderabadfoodie #hyderabaddiaries #iphonephotos #iphonephotography #iphonephotographer #indianfood #indianfoodie #indiancuisine #ardentfinds #beautifulfood #desikhana #desifood #currychicken #simplefood #foodfeed #foodblog #foodblogging #ig_food #ig_myshot #ig_exquisite (at Hyderabad)

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Qubani Ka Meetha —-There is beauty in simplicity and triumph in the ordinary-this Hyderabadi dessert is a testament to that. Few ingredients, simple steps but exquisite taste. You can enjoy this dessert on its own, as a topping to some creamy Vanilla ice cream or even on your morning oats! Feeling extra indulgent (because, why not) have this with some whipped cream! #hyderabaddiaries . . . . . . #qubanikameetha #hyderabadi #hyderabadfoodie #hyderabadinsta #indiansweets #iphonephotos #iphonephotography #iphonephotographer #indiancuisine #desikhana #indianfoodie #indianfoodiesquad #ig_food #ig_food #ig_myshot #huffposttaste #beautifulfood #beautifulcuisines #foodshot #foodfeed #foodstyling (at Hyderabad)

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-Base of the traditional Hyderabadi Dum Chicken Biryani. I have seen the cooks at home (in Hyd) cook chicken biryani a million times but I never paid much attention to the exact quantities and measurements. I am told the secret to a delicious and properly made biryani actually lies in the base-the masala! . . . Here, in this picture the chicken is already added to the yogurt-spice masala. The chicken is not merely coated in the masala-it is swimming in the spicy yogurt base. Not only will the extra liquid from the yogurt make the chicken very tender and soft, it will also provide enough moisture to cook the rice. The cook added 40% cooked rice in first layer, 60-65% cooked rice in the next layer and about 75% cooked in the last. . . . After the last layer is added, a lid is placed on the cooking vessel and then a heavy stone is placed on the lid (to make sure the steam building in the cooking vessel doesn’t escape)These are all approximations and he said only with practice one can truly master it. One day, I will post a full recipe for this biryani for all you guys! Until then, eat well and be happy😊 #foodshot . . . . . . #hyderabaddiaries #hyderabad #hyderabadfoodie #hyderabadi #hyderabadbiryani #chickenbiryani #foodprep #foodprepping #iphonephotos #iphonephotography #iphonephotographer #beautifulfood #beautifulscenery #indianfood #indianfoodie #foodshot #foodfeed #foodstyle #foodlicious #ig_food #ig_myshot #indiancuisine (at Hyderabad)

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Gongura Mutton Curry- it is an absolute delight to eat this spicy gongura mutton curry with some hot white steamed rice. Also, add some homemade ghee for extra deliciousness. Lunches like these, afternoon naps/reading novels, followed by some ‘kadak adrak chai’ in the evenings (strong Indian ginger tea) are what my summer dreams are made of😊#haveahappyday . . . . . #gonguraleaves #gonguramutton #muttoncurry #indianfood #andhrafood #indiancuisine #riceandcurry #hyderabadfoodie #andhrapradesh #andhrafood #indianfoodie #indianfoodiesquad #foodshot #foodfeed #foodstyle #foodstyling #foodstory #ig_food #ig_myshot #indianfood #iphonephotos #iphonephotography #iphonephotographer #beautifulfood #beautifulcuisines #summertimes (at Hyderabad)

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Gongura leaves- I first tasted #gongura in a pickle form, back in 2010-I was doing my MSc in Sheffield, UK. I had many friends from #hyderabad, India and they wouldn’t shut up about these leaves and gongura dal and gongura mutton, gongura this and gongura that! I just had to try it. To be honest, initially, I couldn’t understand the hype around it but gradually, I found the sour and tangy taste of these leaves comforting and pretty darn delicious. Hot white rice, ghee on top of it and a delicious gongura mutton curry. (Droooool) . . . Although these gongura leaves are available in other parts of India, its quintessentially an Andhra dish. The leaves here are quite tangy and sour, and that is because this area is really hot during the summer. ‘Gongura Pappu’ (lentils cooked with gongura leaves) and ‘Gongura mamsam’ (gongura cooked with mutton/meat) are my two favourite gongura dishes. Today, my mother in laws cook is going to make a typical gongura mutton curry. Have you tried gongura? #hyderabaddiaries . . . . #gonguraleaves #hyderabadfoodie #andhrapradesh #andhrafood #indianfoodie #indianfoodiesquad #foodshot #foodfeed #foodstyle #foodstyling #foodstory #ig_food #ig_myshot #indianfood #iphonephotos #iphonephotography #iphonephotographer #beautifulfood #beautifulcuisines #summertimes (at Hyderabad)

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Vanilla and Chocolate Panna Cotta

Vanilla and Chocolate Panna Cotta

This is an easy but SUPERRR LUSH dessert, made with just 3 ingredients! Yes, that’s right, you need just 3 main ingredients to make a basic Panna Cotta. If you want to know how I made mine, keep reading!

I think I have to say this first-

With this dessert, I have officially thrown my ‘healthy-eating-before-I-go-for-a-vacation’ plan out of the window. But, I guess, it’s OK. It my husband’s…