Miriyam Garelu / Peppery Lentil Fritters

Recipe Cooked, Photographed and Written by Praveena Prep Time:5-6 hrs   CookTime:20 mins  Cuisine:Indian Minapa Garelu/ Medu Vada is the most common food item made with these lentils. It is basically a South…

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Instant Coconut Chutney for idli, dosa

Basic Coconut White Chutney most suitable for South Indian breakfast items like idli, dosa, uthappam, upma, etc. Recipe below has step wise pics, tips for both methods, using fresh or desiccated coconut.

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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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Ginger Chutney / Andhra Allam Pachadi

Andhra Fresh Ginger Chutney, is a South Indian Andhra style Authentic Pachadi recipe having exact measurements to get that right consistency and tips for storing up to 2 months. Recipe below has step wise pics and tips.

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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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