VELLARIKKA/ CUCUMBER KHICHADI

Vellarikka/ Cucumber Khichadi,  is a curd side dish made with cucumber, yoghurt and coconut. This dish is easy to make and refreshingly cool. It is one of the important dishes in the Onam sadya and Vishu sadya menu. It is a yogurt based vegetarian dish, and can be served as a side dish for rice. […]

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EASY CHICKEN 65 WITH GRAVY

Chicken 65 is one dish that makes just about anybody’s mouth water. And why not? A perfect balance of spice, this Indian recipe has made its way into the hearts of several thousand across the globe. It is needless to say that the authentic recipe now has more than one variant and is made in […]

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HYDERABADI CHICKEN BIRIYANI

Making a good chicken biryani is simple and this recipe is perfect for a home preparation. My version of hyderabadi chicken biriyani is easier than any dum biryani since it needs no sautéing of spices or meat. Just mix all the ingredients and cook on a slow dum process, trapping the steam to retain the […]

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PEANUT BUTTER OAT SMOOTHIE

Peanut butter oat smoothie is a healthy blend of oats and peanut butter. Adding oats to a smoothie is a good way to insure it will be filling enough to last through a busy morning. To make sure they blend evenly, pulse them in the blender until they form a coarse flour before adding the […]

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BANANA BERRY SMOOTHIE

Banana berry smoothie is a quick and yummy smoothie which can be made with left over bananas and any type of berries. Always we have left over bananas at home and I end up making a smoothie with left over ripe fruits, an easy way, I would say, to prevent fruits rotting further or throwing […]

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