Barfi, barfee, borfi or burfis are dense milk-based sweets from the Indian subcontinent. The name is a derivative of the Urdu (originally Persian) word for snow – “barf”. There’s besan barfi made with gram flour; kaaju barfi made with cashews; Pista barfis that have ground pistachios and sing barfi which has peanuts in it. A …
Dahi vadas are a type of chaat originating from the Indian subcontinent with origins in South Asia. They can be eaten as snacks and consist of deep-fried, soaked lentils that have been mixed into the batter then cooked in hot oil before being served to you cold drenched in yogurt. Additions may include golden raisins …
This Potato Curry Recipe will be like by all who like potatoes. Perfect side dish for rice, chapati, puri, etc but best for rice items like sambar, rasam, variety of rice. A simple yet tasty and delicious recipe that you will relish upon. Potato can be used in various forms like boiled, mashed, dry, and …
In India, Rabri is a delicacy that has been around for centuries. The dish starts with milk which goes through many processes before it reaches the plate as dessert. For example, boiled whole raw white cow’s or buffalo’s milk on low heat until it becomes dense and changes its color to off-white or pale yellow …
Mango pickle, also known as Aam Ka Achaar, is a traditional Indian condiment made from green raw mangoes. The mangoes are mixed with spices and salt, then sun-dried until the mixture turns into a thick paste. It’s usually served with plain rice or roti, but can also be used as a dip for snacks and …
The most popular version of upma is made with whole or refined ground semolina out of durum wheat. Sometimes a wide range of vegetables may be added to the dish, and it can also be garnished with beans (raw or sprouted) cashew nuts and peanuts for variety. The Indian name ‘upma’ means “cooked in water” …
Avial is a thick, vegetable-based dish with origins in the Kerala region. It’s traditionally served at lunchtime as an essential side to rice and curry chicken or fish dishes. Avial can be found on some menus outside of India but not always made from scratch as it would be back home – you’ll need to …
Sorakaya pulusu is an Andhra-style tamarind stew prepared with bottle gourd, onions, tamarind, spices & herbs. This is also called anapakaya pulusu and is sometimes made in many Telugu-speaking homes. Sorakaya means “bottle gourd” while pulpoo refers to a traditional curry-like dish that comes from the Telugu language spoken throughout India’s southern state of Andhra …
Let’s face it, sometimes you just don’t have the time to prepare a nutritious meal. Luckily we can whip up this Pineapple and Pomegranate Carrot salad recipe in minutes with ingredients that are easy to find! The crunch of carrots combined with juicy chunks of pineapple is what makes this quick dish stand out from …
Malabar Matthi curry, also known as fish curry is an Indian dish that can be found in many parts of India. It consists mainly of vegetables and meats such as okra or onions with sardines usually stewed for hours until they’re ready to eat! The key ingredient here though has always been rice which makes …
