Monthly Archives: January 2013
Pepper Chicken Curry ~ Miriyala Chicken
I consider this Pepper Chicken Curry recipe as my family recipe since it is coming from last 3 generations as far as I know. My grandmother (ammamma) used to make this chicken dish as a special dish for her son-in-laws, using only fresh black pepper powder instead of red chilli powder or green chillies and which was their favorite dish. In 2’nd generation, my mother made it popular in her potlucks and kitty parties where my extended family enjoys. Now as my turn comes, I am happy to share this recipe with you all. I made this dish for last Christmas get together and all my cousins and family members loved it.
Sesame Rice ~ Nuvvula Pongali ~ Nuvvula pulgam
Sankranthi is a harvest festival celebrated by Hindus all over India with different names. Sankranthi festival dishes vary upon region but Sesame seeds and jaggery are the most commonly used ingredients in these dishes. In Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh most of the people celebrate just first 2 days which are Bhogi and Sankrathi. First day dishes contain Sesame rice and second day dishes contain meat. Ariselu ( jaggery, rice flour snack) and sesame-jaggery balls are other most commonly prepared snacks during this festival.
Beetroot Pulihora ~ Beetroot Lime Rice
Pulihora (sour rice) made with either lime juice or tamarind juice is commonly made rice dish for festivals.For the first day of Sankranthi festival (Bhogi), I made Pulihora with lime and beetroot which is huge hit in my home.
Oats Walnut Date Balls ~ Oats Walnut Date Laddu
Festivals are all about enjoying savory snacks, sweets and spending holidays with dear and close people.For this year Sankranthi my cousins came over to my place and we celebrated festival with healthy and authentic homemade food, a feel good movie, nostalgic memories of festival in our childhood and had loads of fun. I made Beetroot pulihora and oats walnut date balls for Bhogi day ( the first day of 3 day celebrations).
Barley Adai ~ Barley Dosa
Adai is a dosa made with mixed dals, rice and spices. I was introduced to this name very recently from my Tamil friends. From last couple of years, I used to make Dosa with Urad dal, Chana dal, Mung dal, Toor dal and Rice as it is more healthier than just doing it with Urad dal and Rice. After my friend mentioned this name Adai, I searched and found out that each recipe is different from one another and it doesn’t need fermentation. I usually mix all dals/lentils (whatever dals, I have in my pantry) with rice (all in equal ratios) and spice with green chillies and ginger. It can be taken in breakfast but I prefer it as lunch or dinner.
Chocolate Orange Cake – Vegan
Wish You A Very Happy New Year !!!
I love orange and lime flavor in cakes, muffins and pies. When I first saw this cake on fat freevegan, I instantly liked the idea of chocolate and orange. I bookmarked this recipe and decided to do it for new year eve. To make it fat free Susan used soy yogurt instead of oil; non vegans can use low fat dairy yogurt instead of oil; I used oil this time. This cake is not very sweet but by using icing it had enough sweet and its not light and fluffy but is dense since it uses whole wheat flour.