Author: Gopi Krishna

Aam Ka Panna is a refreshing summer drink which is an excellent coolant to the body. Aam Panna is made using raw mangoes which can be stored and made into juice whenever we require which is better than store bought juice mixes or squashes with lots of preservatives. Learn how to make Aam Ka Panna with step by step pictures. I have tasted this drink once in a restaurant but have not tried it at home. A reader requested me to post this so he asked me to give it a try quickly and here you go with the post.…

Chana masala is a delicious and popular side dish made from gram. Chana masala is great with chapatti, roti, puri and rice meals. Learn how to make chana masala with step by step pictures. Chana masala is one dish that I would love to try out different recipes with variety. I love this easy method of pressure cooking everything together that I recently learned from my aunt. it goes well Complete , Bread or any Light Casserole. jump to: About Chana Masala Chana masala is a popular side dish made with roti, nana, chapatti, pulao etc. Chana masala is made…

Bread recipes for breakfast, snack or dinner. It is very easy and quick to prepare dishes using bread, especially for morning breakfast. Sometimes we have some bread left over and we look for ways to use it. Here I have compiled all the recipes I have tried using bread. I love roti since childhood but my parents used to buy it only occasionally. Maybe they are not used to it, they may have bought it once or twice in 2 months. Amma makes toast or bread upma with it. So when I started cooking I loved trying new recipes with…

Amla rice is a healthy, spicy rice made by seasoning grated Amla with spices and mixing it with cooked rice. Amla rice is a good alternative variety of rice that appeals to those who like the spiciness of amla. Learn how to make Amla rice with step-by-step pictures. Amla or Gooseberry or Nellikai has a lot of health benefits, with its rich form of Vitamin C it is really good to include it in your daily diet. Amla rice is a great one pot rice that can be served and enjoyed with papad. jump to: About Amla Rice This is…

Vazhaithandu Poriyal is a delicious, crispy poriyal made by tempering Vazhaithandu with onions, coconut and spices. Vazhaithandu Poriyal is very healthy, easy to make and a good option to have it with masala rice varieties. Learn how to make Vazhaithandu Poriyal with step by step pictures. Vazhaithandu Poriyal is an easy and healthy Poriyal recipe. i went with Kathrikai Puli Kulambu And rice, it was a hearty satisfying meal that was one of my favorite lunch combos. About Vazhaithandu Poriyal Vazhaithandu Poriyal is a simple stir fry made with banana stems, lentils, spices, herbs and grated coconut. It can also…

Kadhai Chicken is a delicious spicy gravy made by cooking chicken with Kadhai Masala, onions, tomatoes, capsicum, spices and herbs. Kadhai chicken is a great side dish for both flatbread and rice and is loved by all because of its taste. Learn how to make an embroidered chicken with step by step pictures. I always have to motivate myself to cook non-veg dishes, finally last weekend I made this Kadai Chicken which I had been postponing for months. I am sure that if this place was not there then I am sure that I would indulge myself in luxury and…

Mochai Kulambu is a spicy gravy made by cooking mochai (hyacinth beans) with tamarind extract, ground spices, onions and tomatoes. Mochai Kulambu is a good alternative to regular Kuzhambu to try at home when we run out of stock of vegetables. Learn how to make Mochai Kuzhambu recipe with step by step pictures. Mochai Kulambu is a very tasty curry made from field beans, we also call it Mochai Kara Kuzhambu. I love to eat stir fry with rice and any vegetable, today I made cabbage stir fry. Must try this Mochai Kulambu and enjoy! jump to: About Mochai Kulambu…

Kothamalli Thogayal is a healthy side dish to rice made using coriander leaves, lentils and spices. Kothamalli Thogayal is very tasty and a great combo with rice and is easy to make. Learn how to make Kothamalli Thogayal with step by step pictures. Amma cooks coriander chutney Often this thogayal is slightly different from this and tastes very tasty with rice. You can mix it only with rice and ghee otherwise you can mix it with sambar rice, curd rice or even different types of rice. jump to: About Dhaniya Thogyal Coriander Thogyal is an excellent accompaniment to plain rice…

Coconut Poha is a quick and easy breakfast which can be prepared in just a few minutes. Thenga Aval or Coconut Poha is a light and delicious dish made using poha, tempering spices and coconut. Learn how to make coconut poha with step by step pictures Coconut Poha / Thengai Aval / Coconut Aval Upma is one of the easy variations of the usual Awal Upma. i made it the way we make it coconut rice And it is very quick and easy to make for breakfast or as an evening snack. jump to: About Coconut Aval Coconut Poha is…

Tamarind Poha is a spicy dish made by soaking poha in tamarind extract and then frying it with tempering spices. Tamarind Poha is a good alternative to Poha Upma and can be eaten as a snack too. The recipe for making Tamarind Poha is given in this post with step-by-step pictures. I have immense love for all spicy dishes with lemon, tamarind etc. This Puli Aval Upma is ready instantly for breakfast time/snack. The recipe is very similar Lemon Awal Recipe I posted a while ago. You can check more poha recipes at this place often. jump to: About Tamarind…