Kappa Ularthiyathu
Kappa means Tapioca. This recipe is basically a spicy stir fried tapioca which is a Keralite favourite! It is an easy and quick dish that is usually served with a fish curry or any other spicy curry.
Kappa means Tapioca. This recipe is basically a spicy stir fried tapioca which is a Keralite favourite! It is an easy and quick dish that is usually served with a fish curry or any other spicy curry.
Generally when people think of cooking something delicious with mutton mince, the first thing that comes to the mind is keema matar. But there are quite a few mouth-watering recipes made with mutton mince that are equally tasty. Like this one from Tamil Nadu, which is a very flavourful and can be made with simple ingredients. Serve this tasty curry with Idlis.
Bottle gourd, also known as lauki or doodhi, contains important minerals and vitamins. Dietary fibre present in this gourd promotes bowel movements and prevents constipation. Besides it is low in calories and contains mostly water hence good for weight watchers. Here we have used it to add unusual twist to dhokla, which will impress everyone.
This is a split skinless black gram or dhuli urad dal dumpling which is similar to the popular medu vada. This is the way the Konkani people make the gharis which are served with cup of hot coffee. Crisp and flavourful they are a delight to eat.
Ellu means sesame seeds and thogayal means chutney. This is a delicious and unique chutney made with black sesame seeds. For best results grind it on a grinding stone. It does take quite a bit effort, especially for those who are not used to a grinding stone but this way the chutney tastes simply yummy.
Yet another flavourful recipe, Tooriche alan is perfect for winter night when you want something warm, seasonal and unique. Alan means lightly mashed or ground. In this recipe, fresh pigeon peas are used to add a burst of freshness. A great way of using them especially when they are available only for a few months during the winters!
There are umpteen number of chutneys made with different ingredients. Some are wet and some dry. Here is a delectable chutney which is full of flavour and very easy to make. It goes well with almost any snack like dosa or idli.
Khandeshi cuisine is one of the hottest cuisines of Maharashtra. The curries can be easily identified not just by their spice level but also because of the layer of red oil which they call tari that floats on top. Another speciality of this cuisine is the use of Khandeshi masala which is a store house of flavour. Just try out this chicken dish and you will know what we are talking about.
Bottle gourd is a low calorie vegetable which is rich in calcium, phosphorus and dietary fibre. But it is a vegetable which many people like to include in their diet. However here we have the recipe to make mouth-watering chutney which will enhance your everyday meal.