Bhindi rice/ Okra rice/ Vendakkai rice is a quick and easy to make rice that can be prepared either with fresh or left over rice. This is a gluten-free, and vegan simple one-pot meal. It involves just tossing of rice in spicy tempered okra mixture. Bhindi rice is yummy tasting masala flavored rice with simple…
Category: One Pot Recipes
Veggie Bean Quesadillas
Crispy quesadillas – step by step directions, along with pictures, for how to put this flavorful meal together in 30 minutes. loaded with black beans, peppers, onion, corn, spices and lots of cheese! This easy recipe for Black Bean Quesadillas is perfect for weeknights, game day parties, and makes a delightful school lunches. A super…
Jowar Khichdi | Jonna Khichdi | Cracked Jowar Khichdi | Sorghum Millet Khichdi
Jowar Khichdi – Hearty and Healthy whole grain mixed with vegetables. Jonnalu, Jola, cholam are other South Indian names for sorghum millet aka Jowar. This recipe is suitable for people who are trying to loose weight too. This khichdi is good for people ages 6 months to old age and also good for people who…
One Pot Pulagam/Andhra khichdi
Pulagam is a simple, healthy and delicious 30 minute one pot recipe made mainly in Andhra Pradesh. This is a good time for us to know this yummy recipe when no veggies are available or if you don’t have any vegetables. This recipe is made with rice and split yellow moong dal. Pulagam is served…
Spicy Pongal
Spicy Pongal – Spicy or Khara pongal is one of the simplest and comfort breakfast recipe in South India. Pongal is prepared mainly with split moong dal and rice. This spicy version of Pongal is a little twist to regular ven pongal. I used cilantro, mint, jeera and pepper corns along with ginger to make this…
Gummadi kaaya Koora | Pumpkin Curry – Sankranthi Gummadi Koora
Gummadi kaaya Koora Recipe is a South Indian Vegetarian Curry recipe, an authentic recipe in Andhra Pradesh, India, prepared with yellow pumpkin. This curry is mildly sweet and usually made during the festival of Pongal/Sankranthi, when pumpkin is abundantly found in markets. This pumpkin curry goes well with Sadda/sajje rotte or Bajra/Pearl Millet Roti, chapathi and jowar roti…
Vegetable Masala Oats | Healthy Indian Masala Oats Recipe
Masala Oats- Is a healthy and savory oatmeal recipe is made with wholesome veggies, so it is an excellent breakfast option and great way to start the day. This is a variation of regular oats with milk and overnight oats recipes. You can also have Indian masala oats as your lunch or dinner. This recipe takes only 15-20…
2 in 1 Garlic Dal/Elipaya Pappu and Sambar
Simple, aromatic and one pot recipe filled with proteins and goodness of garlic. Goes well with many.
Carrot Halwa|Gajar ka Halwa
This is my 100th post 🎇🎉🎊. Thank you so much everyone for your support 🙏 Carrot Halwa – This traditional carrot halwa is one of my most favorite desserts. This delicacy is very popular across India and it is served during many occasions like celebrations, parties and festivals. Carrot Halwa is popularly known as Gajar…
Garlic Pepper Rice
Garlic Rice is a simple and easy recipe you can make with left over rice. This is the first thing that me and my daughter can think of when we have left over rice at our house. This is my mother’s recipe. Enjoying this quick, yummy rice since childhood because of our love towards garlic….
Pesara Guggullu / Moong Bean Salad
Moong bean Guggullu is a salad made out of sprouted whole Moong dal. if you are craving for a light lunch, this protein-rich, vegan, and gluten-free snack will leave you satisfied and full. This can be a good option for breakfast. In my childhood, I remember Pesara guggullu being offered as prasadam in Gowri pooja on Naga Panchami…
Ven Pongal | Khara Pongal
Pongal Recipe with step by step photos. Pongal is a very traditional breakfast in South India, Pongal is a Ghee Khichdi made with rice and moong dal (pesara pappu) cooked and seasoned. It takes just around 25-30 minutes to make. If you are short on time, pongal can be a good option on the lunch…
Bottle Gourd Coconut Milk Curry
Simple bottle gourd curry with step by step photos. This is a very very simple curry, that can be done in just 15 mins with very few ingredients. Cooking in coconut milk gives this curry it’s yummy taste. Cumin powder gives nice aroma and flavor, and green chillies give the spiciness. I tasted this at…
Dondakaya Rice|Tindora/Ivy Gourd Rice
This is also called Tindora rice. This one pot meal is very easy to make and ready in 20-30 mins. I am showing how to make tindora rice in an instant pot. But this can also be made in a pressure cooker or an electric rice cooker. I added Brinjals also along with tindora. It…
