Beerakaya Masala Koora / Turai Gravy / Ridge Gourd Masala Curry

Turai Masala Gravy Curry, is a South Indian style, vegan side dish for roti/rice. Recipe below has step wise pics and tips for both Instant Pot Pressure Cooker and Stove top methods.

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Apple & Orange Salad – No Oil

Recipe Cooked, Photographed and Written by Praveena PrepTime:10 mins  MakeTime:2mins  Cuisine:Indian Summer / Winter / Monsoon whatever might be the season, having fresh (whole) fruits has to be a must in everybody's daily…

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Dibba Rotte / Minapa Rotti / Plumpy Roti (Andhra style)

Dibba Rotti, is a South Indian Andhra style, Ancient, Traditional, Protein Rich, Breakfast recipe using fermented idli batter (Instant Pot method also given). Recipe below has step wise pics and tips.

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Mint Coconut Chutney / Pudina Kobbari Pachadi

Coconut Pudina Pachadi, is a South Indian style, condiment / accompaniment, made with fresh mint, fresh coconut & few basic ingredients. Recipe below has step wise pics and tips.

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Chana Aloo Chaat / Indian Street style Chickpeas Potato Salad

Aloo Chana Chaat, Indian street style protein rich, appetiser made at home with easily available ingredients. Recipe below has step wise pics & tips for both Stove Top & Instant Pot Methods.

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Tri Capsicum Vegan Chinese Fried Rice

Vegan Chinese Fried Rice, is a quick fix, family friendly, Dinner recipe, made within 15 mins. Recipe below has both Instant pot & Stove top methods with step wise pics, tips.

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Bendakaya Thalimpu / Bhindi Tadka / Okra Stir Fry

South Indian style Okra stir fry / Bhindi tadka with very less oil includes full video recipe & tips for getting non-sticky side dish.

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Hanuman Jayanthi Bhojanam / Festive Platter

Recipes Cooked, Photographed and Written by Praveena PrepTime:1 hr   CookTime:2 hrs   Cuisine:South Indian Hanuman Jayanthi is celebrated as a festival, marking the birthday of Lord Hanuman. It is celebrated throughout India,…

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Rava Kesari / Kesari Bath / Semolina Pudding (without milk)

South Indian style, traditional, quick & easy dessert recipe, which is budget friendly & crowd pleasing. Recipe below has step wise pics and tips.

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