Chakkera Pongali / Sweetened Rice

South Indian traditional festive sweet dish with rice & lentils, along with a (generous) usage of ghee / butter.

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Potato Mash Curry / Aloo Tadka / Bangaladumpa Koora

Aloo Tadka, an Indian style, Plant Based, Simple & Easy, Potato Semi-Dry Curry made with potatoes and few ingredients for tempering. Recipe below has both Stove Top and Instant Pot methods with step wise pics and tips.

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Pesarapappu Payasam / Yellow Moong Dal Kheer

Recipe Cooked, Photographed and Written by Praveena PrepTime:5 mins    CookTime:25-30 mins   Cuisine:Indian Payasam is the Telugu (a  South Indian Language) word for a an age old traditional Indian sweet dish/dessert,…

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MakaraSankranthi Thali / Platter

Recipes Cooked, Photographed and Written by Praveena Cuisine : South Indian Telugu Cuisine Follow me on⇒  Facebook  / Pinterest  / YouTube  / Instagram Makara Sankranthi is the biggest festival celebrated for 4 days across South…

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Ragi Nuvvula Laddu / Millet Sesame (Nachni Til) Ladoo

Ragi Flour Ladoo, is a Gluten free Indian energy balls made with Finger Millet Flour, Sesame Seeds & Unrefined sugar as main ingredients. Recipe below has step wise pics and tips.

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Sweet Corn and Pomegranate Salad / Sweet Corn Kosambari

Sweet corn Salad & Lettuce wraps, a Quick & Easy to make, Plant Based salad that's Low in carbs & low in calories, kids friendly. Recipe below has step wise pics and tips.

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Aratikaya Vepudu / Raw Banana Fry / Plantain Stir Fry

Green Banana Fry, is a South Indian style, simple fry recipe with Raw Green Banana / Plantain. Recipe below has step wise pics, tips, video for both, Stove Top and Air Fryer methods.

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