Nippattu are crispy deep fried rice crackers from Karnataka cuisine. These are eaten as a Evening Snack and are also made during festivals. Nippattu are similar to Thattai from Tamilnadu and Chekkalu from Andhra pradesh. Though all 3 of them use similar ingredients, they differ in taste & texture. Each family has their own recipe […]
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Cheese balls | Potato cheese ball recipe
Cheese balls recipe – These delicious crispy potato cheese balls make an awesome party snack. These are flavorful, addictive and will be loved by kids and grown ups alike. Cheese balls can be made in many different ways. The recipe shared here is super quick to make and the cheese balls can be deep fried, […]
Chikki recipe | How to make chikki | Peanut chikki | Groundnut chikki
Chikki recipe – Learn to make peanut chikki with easy step by step photos. Chikki is a traditional Indian sweet candy made with jaggery and peanuts or sesame seeds. It is one of the most loved sweet snack across India. Like most kids, mine too love peanut chikki. During our every visit to India either […]
Crispy corn recipe | Crispy sweet corn recipe
Crispy corn is a snack made by frying corn kernels and then flavoring with spice powders. There are a few different ways crispy corn is made in restaurants and fast food centers. You may find crispy corn coated with thin to extremely thick layer made using cornflour and some times even egg white powder or […]
Eggless chocolate chip cookies recipe | Wheat flour cookies | Atta cookies
Eggless chocolate chip cookies recipe – Learn to make the best eggless chocolate chip cookies at home with this simple step by step guide. This is one eggless cookie recipe that I have used time and again ever since I started baking for my toddlers. This recipe is great for those looking to bake egg […]
Pala thalikalu recipe | Andhra palathalikalu recipe
Pala thalikalu is a traditional sweet dish from Andhra pradesh made of handmade rice noodles, milk, jaggery and ghee. It is a special dish offered as Naivedyam not only during Vinayaka chavithi but also during other Andhra festivals. The recipe shared here will give you a delicious, thick & creamy payasam with soft pala thalikalu. […]
Peanut modak | Peanut jaggery modakam | Ganesh chaturthi recipes
Peanut modak is a delicious modak variety made with roasted peanuts and jaggery stuffing. Modak or modakam is a traditional sweet dish made for Ganesh chaturthi to offer as Naivedyam or prasad. Usually it is made with coconut jaggery filling. However there are many fancy versions and this is one of those but tastes much […]
Thambittu | Karnataka style fried gram jaggery ladoo
Thambittu is a classic and traditional sweet from Karnataka. In some regions, most festivals are incomplete without thambittu. It is prepared for festivals like nagar panchami, gauri pooja and Ganesh chaturthi. These are offered as Naivedya during puja and also distributed among friends and relatives. There are many different versions of thambittu based on the […]
Sweet vermicelli recipe | Sweet semiya | Meethi seviyan
Sweet vermicelli recipe – Also known as sweet semiya or meethi seviyan is a sweet dish that is a variation of the vermicelli kheer or payasam. This makes a light dessert and can be served with breakfast or a meal. There are a few different ways this sweet is made. I have made it without […]
Wheat rava payasam recipe | Godhuma rava payasam with jaggery
Wheat rava payasam – Healthy godhuma rava payasam made with milk, jaggery, nuts and ghee. This is a simple, easy and quick sweet recipe that you can try for any festive occasion. Wheat rava is similar to semolina but with much of the bran intact. So it is much more nutritious and is considered to […]
Ragi dosa recipe | How to make ragi dosa in 3 ways
Ragi dosa is a healthy breakfast from South Indian cuisine made with finger millet. Nachni, Ragulu, kezhvaragu, marwa are the other reginal names to finger millet or red millet. This whole grain is a staple in many parts of Karnataka and Andhra pradesh. I make ragi dosa often at home for breakfast, brunch or even […]
Varalakshmi Vratham Recipes | Andhra Naivedyam Recipes 2018
Varalakshmi Vratham Recipes – This year varalakshmi vratham is celebrated on Friday, 24th August 2018. Varalakshmi vratam is a festival that is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the companion (wife) of Lord Vishnu. Lakshmi is the mother goddess of Hindus and is believed that she takes 8 different forms known as Ashtalakshmi to grant us different […]
Lauki ka halwa recipe | Dudhi halwa | Bottle gourd halwa recipe
Lauki ka halwa – Simple Indian Sweet Recipe made with bottle gourd, sugar, ghee and milk. Lauki ka halwa makes a great after meal dessert and can be served warm or chilled. Bottle gourd is one of those veggies that’s consumed often in Indian homes to make curry, sabji, stew, paratha & even halwa. I […]
Thepla recipe | How to make methi thepla
Thepla recipe – One of the most popular & healthy Gujarati Breakfast recipes. Thepla is a flatbread made of whole wheat flour, oil and spice powders like turmeric, red chili powder etc. To make variations of thepla, ingredients like millet flour, besan, curd, fenugreek leaves (methi) or grated bottle gourd are used. Most Gujaratis love […]
Tofu stir fry recipe | Easy Indian style tofu stir fry recipe
Tofu stir fry recipe – Simple, easy, delicious and healthy tofu recipe made by stir frying in mild spice powder. This can be served as a side in any meal – with rice, roti or even bread. Tofu is also known as bean curd and is made similar to the Indian paneer. Soya milk is […]
Banana oat muffins recipe | Healthy banana oat muffins
Banana oat muffins recipe – These healthy banana Oat muffins are one of the best and healthiest I have ever tried so far. They are so delicious and moist with a hint of cinnamon. They make a healthy breakfast with a cup of milk. These freeze well and can be a good stand by when […]
Eggless banana bread recipe video | How to make vegan banana bread
Eggless banana bread recipe video – Delicious, moist and soft eggless banana bread that is vegan too. I do not prefer eggless bakes since many of them do not yield the same texture as the ones with eggs. But each time I share a baking recipe with eggs, I do get lot of requests for […]
Rava idli recipe | How to make rava idli | Karnataka style soft rava idli
Rava idli is a popular Breakfast food that originated in the Tiffin centers of Karnataka. It is a variation of the traditional Idli recipe but made with semolina, curd and some spices. Rava means semolina and idli are steamed cakes. Making rava idli is quick and easy since it is an instant recipe which needs […]