All Entries in the "Breakfast / Tiffins" Category
Poori
Ask any Indian Kid for their favorite break fast item, I bet, most of them start with Poori, dosa and on goes the list. My generation had grown up on this as a favorite and now it is my kids generation favorite too…It is amazing how recipes stay favorite as they travel generations and generations. [...]
Bambino/Semiya pulihora
Simple recipes are something I so look forward during week days as they are a jiffy to make and stands top in the lunch box menu list. Feels light and energetic at work. we can have this as breakfast,Brunch,lazy/quick/light Meal. Ingredients- 1 cup Semiya (Bambino/ vermicelli) 1 big Lemon 1 tbsp salt ½ tsp turmeric [...]
Sour Dosa (Pulla attu)
There are hundreds of varieties of dosas and each has its own unique taste. Dosa in any form are my family favorite. Especially, this sour dosa (Pullattu) has a very prominent place on our table. This recipe came from generations. They are so light, crispy and just right that even kids help themselves with atleast [...]
Healthy whole wheat Banana Nut Bread
Today, we had banana nut bread for break fast which is very healthy, unbelievably simple to make and absolutely moist and delicious. Earlier, I posted a banana nut muffin recipe that comes in a much cuter packs but this is the healthiest and tastes awesome. Adding walnuts (high in omega 3) to this bread gives [...]
Grill Cheese sandwich and Spicy French Fries
As the name says it all, grill cheese sandwich is a simple treat made up of two slices of bread with cheese melted in between. The sandwich may be grilled for a fancier look, but, it is mostly pan fried. Any type of cheese and any type of bread will do.The grilled cheese sandwich is [...]
Andhra Garelu
In my house, no festival is completed without garelu, pulihora and payasam. During the festive days, almost all the south Indian kitchens, back at home end up with more or less the same menu. Ulli Garelu ( that’s how I love to call) are so crunchy and is packed with protein. we have so many [...]
Banana Nut Muffins
I love muffins and I realized this morning that my remaining bananas(3) were wonderfully brown, I knew what I wanted to bake: banana cupcakes. These muffins are so wonderfully moist! If time and waistline permitted, I could wake up every morning to the smell of fresh muffins baking in the oven, especially these banana nut [...]
Andhra Famous Dosa
Dosa needs no introduction to any south Indian. This south Indian break fast recipe is leaping the boundaries and is being very popular around the world. Every child loves dosa in one or other form. Dosa is a crepe made from rice and Urad Dal (Black Lentils) batter. It is a typical dish in South [...]
Andhra Masala Vada
This is an Andhra lip smacking snack and a popular traveling finger food. The weather is gloomy and raining, so, I thought it is a perfect time for this savory snack. Crunchy munch with a of hot tea is a perfect combo on a rainy day. Ingredients 3 cups Channa dal 10 Green chilies 1 [...]
Pulihora / Tamarind Rice / Chintapandu Pulihora recipe
Pulihora does not need any introduction for most of the South Indians, especially people from Andhra. It is called by different names in different regions. Tamarind sourness dominates the rice and is neutralized just right enough with the fiery hotness of green chilies, the wholesome crunch of fried peanuts, cashews and the flavor full richness [...]