Main Course

August phool (august flower) kofta curry

Servings: 4 Preparation time: 20 minutes.  Deep frying time: 4 minutes. Making curry time: 15 minutes. Cooking time: 2-3 minutes. Total time: 42 minutes. “August phool (august flower) kofta curry” is a seasonal delicacy prepared with the tender blossoms that bloom around in our Kudankulam home garden. These delicate flowers are carefully handpicked in the […]

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Paneer (fresh cheese/cottage cheese) paratha

Servings: 2-3 Making dough time: 5 minutes. Making stuffing time: 10-12 minutes. Rolling paratha time: 2 minutes(each). Roasting paratha time: 2 minutes(each). Total time: 21 minutes. You cannot but smack your lips after tasting these “Paneer (fresh cheese/cottage cheese) paratha”. This is most delicious and healthy among all paratha. It is popular breakfast meal especially

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Ginger chutney/dip (south Indian dish)

Servings: 10-12 Preparation time: 10 minutes. Grinding time:3-4 minutes. Seasoning time: 2 minutes. Total time: 60 minutes. Ginger chutney/dip (south Indian dish) “Ginger chutney/dip (south Indian dish)”, known as Allam Pachadi in South India, is a tangy and spicy condiment that perfectly complements Dosa, Idli, Upma, and other traditional dishes. Made from fresh ginger, tamarind,

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Mix vegetables khichadi (food from north India)

Servings: 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes. Boiling time: 15 minutes. Frying time: 20 minutes. Cooking time: 5 minutes. Seasoning time: 3-4 minutes. Total time: 54 minutes. Makar sankranti celebration: Makar Sankranti is an Indian festival celebrated in almost all parts of India and Nepal in different cultural forms. India celebrates the harvest festivals of Lohri,

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Garlicky Masoor dal (brown skin lentil/red lentil) dal

Servings: 4 Preparation time: 6-7 minutes. Boiling time: 8-10 minutes. Seasoning time: 2-3 minutes. Total time: 21 minutes. Masoor dal (brown skin lentil/red lentil) is incomplete without seasoning with lots of garlic splattered in ghee (clarified butter) and its aroma will linger (spread) the whole house. Garlic has strongest flavour and aroma; it is a

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