Swasthi's Recipes

Andhra recipes - Vegetarian recipes from Andhra cuisine

Ridge gourd recipe (Andhra style beerakaya curry)

By swasthi , on , 18 Comments

Ridge gourd is one of the most commonly used vegetable in Indian cuisine. Turai, gilki, beerakaya, peerakangai are some of the regional names to this veggie. Ridge gourd is used to make curry, added to dals & even made to a spicy chutney. I am sharing a simple ridge gourd curry recipe which turns out Read More

Gutti vankaya gasagasala kura

Gutti vankaya gasagasala Kura recipe. Sharing a tasty andhra style brinjal gravy that is prepared using poppy seeds. This is called as vankaya gasagasala Kura in my native language. Iam not a big fan of eggplants, however it’s for the hubby I cook brinjals. Usually it is the stuffed brinjal gravy that’s prepared at home Read More

Bitter gourd curry recipe | Karela sabzi | Kakarakaya curry

Bitter gourd curry recipe – Karela, pavakkai, kakarakaya are the other Indian names to bitter gourd or bitter melon. Bitter gourd is used to make stir fry, chips, curry, pulusu/ stew, pickles and even to make pakora. I am sharing a simple bitter gourd curry recipe that can be served with plain white rice, brown Read More

Aloo bonda recipe

Aloo bonda recipe or potato bonda is a popular South Indian snack and a street food. Aloo translates to potato and bonda to a ball shaped fritter. So aloo bonda literally translates to bondas that are stuffed with potatoes. These are a South Indian version of the popular Maharashtrian snack Batata vada. Aloo bonda are Read More

Brinjal curry recipe | How to make brinjal curry | Vankaya kura

Brinjal curry recipe or vankaya kura – Brinjal also known as aubergine or eggplant is one of the favorite among many. It is a low calorie veggie that has some unique nutrients like iron and minerals. Brinjal is most commonly used in Indian cuisine to make curry, gravy, stir fry and chutney or bharta. This Read More

Aloo pakora recipe | Aloo or potato bajji recipe

Aloo parkora recipe – Also known as aloo bajji. These are another tea time snack made using Potato mostly sold in tiffin centers and street stalls. Though not very popular, these are made in many homes especially during the monsoon to accompany their masala chai or coffee. To make aloo pakora, sliced potatoes are dunked Read More

Biryani rice | Kuska rice or plain biryani without veggies

Biryani rice recipe – kuska rice or plain biryani without vegetables made in south Indian muslim style. This is different from the biryani rice or biryani chawal that is served in North Indian restaurants. You can also check this recipe of Biryani chawal known as “GHEE RICE” in South India. One can also find this Read More

Beetroot rice recipe | Beetroot pulao | Beetroot recipe for kids

Beetroot rice recipe – Healthy and delicious rice made with beetroot, peas, spices & herbs in a pulao style. This quick and easy one pot meal is mildly flavored with pulao spices and pudina . An addition of potato & peas balances the taste and flavor of beets in the pulao. But can be skipped. Read More

Beetroot curry | How to make beetroot curry | Beetroot recipes

Beetroot curry recipe – Beetroot is one of those super foods that can do wonders to our body by boosting immunity, lowering blood pressure, improving digestion and providing us lot of essential minerals and Vitamins. Beetroot can be used to make a variety of dishes like salads, curry, stir fry, kurma, kootu, juice, chutney and Read More

Bellam undrallu | bellam kudumulu | vinayaka chavithi recipes

Bellam undrallu or bellam kudumulu also called as teepi kudumulu are steamed sweet flattened rice flour discs or balls that are offered to lord Ganesha as prasadam or naivedyam during vinayaka chavithi or ganesh chaturthi in Andhra Pradesh. These are prepared with little variation from the savory rice balls called as plain or uppukudumulu. To Read More

Bellam paramannam | Annam payasam | Bellam pongali

Bellam paramannam or payasam recipe – In most Andhra homes during the festivals makara sankranti(pongal festival), varalakshmi vratam, lakshmi puja, navratri puja this payasam is made. It is also called as sankranti pongal or bellam pongali. This is prepared with the dal and rice from the new harvest if prepared during pongal festival, since it Read More

Cabbage Curry Recipe | How to make cabbage curry

Cabbage curry recipe – A simple cabbage masala curry made with cabbage, peas & spices. Cabbage is used to make a variety of Indian recipes like paratha, curry, stir fry, raita, kootu, chutney, vada, soup, salad and kofta. This cabbage curry recipe is very basic and is made with almost pantry staples. If you are Read More