Recipes

Chutney powder, also known as Gunpowder or Chutney Pudi, is a dry condiment and one of the most essential side dishes served in South India with tiffin varieties and rice. It can be stored for weeks and serves as a delightful accompaniment for Idli, Dosa, Chapathi, Roti, and rice. Each state has its unique method of preparing chutney powder. Today, we'll share an easy and simple Karnataka-style spicy chutney powder recipe that includes dry coconut. Recently, I purchased the Prestige Endura mixer grinder, equipped with a 1000W ultra-powerful motor. As I needed a heavy-duty, elegant, and powerful mixer grinder for grinding small quantities of Idli and Dosa batter, the Prestige Endura exceeded my expectations. With its sparkling stainless steel finish body and 3 multi-purpose jars featurin...

The Midhi Pavakkai Poriyal or Baby Bitter Gourd Fry is a South Indian side dish that pairs well with rice. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to make it: Ingredients: 15 Baby bitter gourd / Midhi pavakkai 1 Big onion, finely chopped Small gooseberry-sized tamarind 1 tsp Sambar powder 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder Salt, as needed 1/2 tsp Jaggery Water, as needed 1/4 cup Grated coconut A few drops of Lemon juice For tempering: 1 tbsp Cooking oil or sesame oil 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds 1 tsp Urad dal 2 tsp Chana dal A few Curry leaves A pinch of Asafoetida / Hing Instructions: Wash the baby bitter gourd and chop off the head and tail portions. Slit them in the middle until half the way through and set them aside. In a pressure cooker, add the slit bitter gourd, tamarind...

The Pressure Cooker Pav Bhaji recipe is a time-saving and convenient method to make this popular Mumbai street food. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to prepare it: Ingredients: For Pav Bhaji Masala: 6 Pav buns 2 tbsp Butter 1 tbsp Cooking oil 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds 2 Big onions, finely chopped 3 Tomatoes, finely chopped 2 tbsp Capsicum, finely chopped 1 Carrot, finely chopped 3 Potatoes, finely chopped 10 Cauliflower florets 2 small pieces of Beetroot (for bright color) 1/4 cup Green peas 1/2 tsp Red chilli powder 1 tbsp Pav Bhaji masala powder Salt and water, as needed Coriander leaves, to garnish For Tadka: 1 tbsp Butter 1/2 tsp Pav Bhaji masala powder 2 tsp Kasoori methi For Pav Bun: 1 tbsp Butter 1/2 tsp Pav Bhaji masala powder 1 tbsp Coriander l...