Brinjal Green Peas Curry / Vankaya Bataani Koora

Eggplant (Aubergine) Green Peas Curry, is a South Indian Andhra style Vegan Curry with jumbo or baby eggplant & green peas. Recipe below has step wise pics, tips for both Instant Pot & Stove Top Methods.

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Beetroot Coconut Stir Fry / Beetroot Kobbari Koora

Beetroot Coconut Curry, is a South Indian style stir fry dish using beetroot and coconut as main ingredients. Recipe below has step wise pics and tips for both Stove-top & Instant Pot Pressure Cooker methods.

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Kakarakaya Vepudu / Karela / Bitter Gourd Stir Fry

Low Oil Karela Fry, a South Indian Andhra style, quick & easy to make, pan fried Karela / Bitter Melon fry. Recipe below has step wise pics and tips for zero bitterness.

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Rava Upma / Semolina Savoury Porridge

Sooji Upma, a South Indian Authentic Breakfast recipe that is Plant based, quick and easy to make. Suitable for kids lunch box / dinner / travel too. Recipe below has step wise pics & tips.

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Chickpea (Sprouts) Mango Salad with Simple Dressing

Wholesome Chickpeas and Mango Salad, is a Whole Foods Plant Based style high protein salad bowl with an Oil Free Dressing. Recipe below has step wise pics and tips, includes boiling chickpeas using Stove Top, Instant Pot Methods.

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Sprouts

Recipe Cooked, Photographed and Written by Praveena PrepTime:1 day    CookTime:10 mins   Cuisine:Indian There are many ways in which people get the beans/chickpeas/mung beans sprouted. But, I always followed this old method without using…

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Broad Beans (Chikkudukaya) & Baby Corn Curry

Bakala Sukhi Sabzi, a South Indian style, simple dry curry recipe using Indian Broad Green Beans (Chikkudukaya / Bakala) and Baby Corn. Recipe below has step wise pics, tips.

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Simple Tomato Chutney / South Indian Tomato Pachadi

South Indian Satvik style, No Onion No Garlic Tomato Chutney recipe, made using fresh tomatoes and 5 main ingredients. Recipe below has step wise pics and tips.

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Green Chilli (Jalapeno) Chutney / Pachi Mirchi Pachadi

South Indian Andhra style, Green Chilli Chutney, made instantly with minimum prep work and general pantry ingredients. Recipe below has step wise pics and tips.

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