Author: Gopi Krishna

Gopi Krishna is the founder of GearUpK, a kitchen gadgets and lifestyle blog based in Bangalore. Passionate about smart cooking solutions, he shares reviews, guides, and tips to help readers upgrade their kitchens with the latest tools and trends.

Easy Chutney Recipes – Quick Chutney Varieties – Side dishes for idli dosa include carrot chutney, onion chutney, garlic chutney, tomato chutney, coriander chutney, chilli garlic chutney, tomato chutney, coriander chutney, peanut chutney, chilli onion chutney, curry leaves chutney, garlic chutney.

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Vellarikka Khichdi is a delicious side dish made by grating cucumber, roasting it with coconut and spices and mixing it with curd. Cucumber Khichdi is the Kerala version of Thayir Pachadi or Raita which is eaten with rice meals and is a part of Onam Sadya. Learn how to make Vellarikka Pachadi recipe with step by step pictures. Cucumber Khichdi is a quick side dish made as a part of Onam simple meal. Hope you all had a great Onam and received Onam Sadya. This cucumber khichdi is similar to cucumber raita with a Kerala twist – it has nothing…

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Chana Dal Payasam is a delicious sweet made by cooking chana dal in jaggery syrup and garnishing with dry fruits. Chana Dal Payasam is a traditional sweet made on festivals like New Year and religious festivals. Learn how to make Chana Dal Payasam recipe with step by step pictures. Chana dal is known as Kadalai Paruppu in Tamil. This Paruppu Payasam is very tasty and quick to prepare. Onam is fast approaching and I wanted to post a payasam recipe so made this quick payasam a few days ago. As I have already posted Moong Dal Payasam I have made…

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Olan is a very essential side dish in Onam sadya menu which is made with bottle gourd, cow peas and fresh coconut milk as main ingredients. Olan is simple, easy and quick to make but delicious in taste. Learn how to make Olan recipe with step by step pictures and video. Olan is my favorite among all the other items in the Onam sadya lunch menu. I’ve been a fan of olan ever since I first tried it. Olan with coconut milk is very light and I love the taste. Try and enjoy! jump to: About Olan Recipe Olan is…

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Oats Soup is a creamy and really comforting soup that can be made with pantry staples. This soup with vegetables is healthy and wholesome, which can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. Learn how to make Oats Soup with step by step pictures. Oat Soup – Yes!! You heard it right. This is a soup I tried one weeknight and liked it so much that I wanted to post it here because it turned out surprisingly well. I love experimenting with oats and this was one such try and now it has become a staple of our menu. jump to:…

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Pasi Payaru Sundal is a delicious sundal which is sweet unlike regular sundal recipes. This is a delicious and nutritious Sundal that you can make for Navratri. Learn to make Pasi Payaru Sundal with the help of step by step pictures. Pachai Payaru Sundal is an easy and quick sundal recipe that we can make for Navratri. Sundal is an important dish that we make for every Navratri celebration. You can also pack it as a snack for kids, they will definitely love it. jump to: About Pasi Payaru Sundal ‘Paasi Payaru’ is green gram dal and ‘Sundal’ is basically…

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After a big weekend of sales and shopping, we thought it would be a fun and nice break to look back at some cute design inspo through the new design trends that we feel are growing rapidly. Hey, it’s one of our favorite pastimes to collect design data to see what we think will be great (or just a good medium :)). Some of these are more established, while some are educated ones that deserve attention. Anyway, we love them all, and if you love them too, they have the EHD seal of approval 🙂 Let’s get to the first…

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Thengai Thogyal is a comforting, spicy rice mixture made by grinding roasted coconut, spices, tamarind and curry leaves into a slightly thick paste. When we are sick and like to reduce our kitchen time, Thengai Thogayal is the dish we prepare. Learn to make Thengai Thogayal with step by step pictures. Amma makes thengai thogayal (coconut thogayal) with a coriander leaf and this one with tamarind, I like both the versions. Thogyal Recipe These are always handy for a lazy day lunch and pair well with plain rice or even any type of rice. jump to: About Thengai Thogyal Thengai…

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The Biscoff Latte is an easy drink to make using milk, Biscoff spread and espresso. The combination of caramelized biscuit spread with espresso and frothed milk on top makes this drink rich and delicious. This caramel coffee drink is a lightly sweetened coffee drink that is comforting and relaxing at the same time. If you are a coffee lover with a sweet tooth then this Biscoff Latte is perfect for you. Each sip offers a delicate balance of the boldness of the espresso and the spicy-sweetness from the biscuit spread. Served with frothed milk and crushed biscuits, this latte is…

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Dalcha is a delicious side dish usually served with biryani. Dalcha is made by cooking lentils with seasoning spices, onions, tomatoes and vegetables or meat. It is an easy side dish for biryani, ghee rice or pulao. Learn how to make Dalcha with step by step pictures. Dalcha is a popular side dish for biryani. I tasted Dalcha for the first time at their Perimas location in Trichy, I loved it. It is usually served with Kuska Biryani , Vegetarian Biryani, Nonveg Biryani Etcetera. I had promised to post this recipe when I posted Chicken Biryani, but time had other…

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