Dosa & Idli Batter

Dosa & Idli Batter Dosa Batter Soak 4 cups of rice, 2 cups of urad dal, tsp of methi seeds for at-least 7 hours Grind them together with some cooked rice. Add very little water for smoother consistency. Ferment overnight and add salt just before making dosas. Idli and Dosa Batter (2 in 1) if…

Atukula Mixture/ Aval Mixture (Cheat Version)

Atukula Mixture/ Aval Mixture (Cheat Version)   Snacking is one of my favorite pastime! I know that sounds so random but that’s the honest truth. Some days all I do is snacking, especially if am on a binge watching spree of some series. Mostly I prefer junk food while snacking, but occasionally I try to keep…

Majjiga Pulusu/Challa Chaaru

Majjiga Pulusu/Challa Chaaru South Indian version of Kadhi Majjiga Pulusu or Challa charu is an authentic dish from the telugu cuisine that is made with sour curd and some seasoning to give an excellent punch to the dish. This is also commonly known as perugu charu which literally means spiced soupy buttermilk. This dish is…

Finger Licking Chepala Pulusu

Finger Licking Chepala Pulusu Chepala Pulusu or Fish Pulusu is a famous traditional seafood preparation of  both Telangana & Andhra Pradesh. An extremely popular fish curry prepared in most households, this is not just simple to make but packed with flavour from the tamarind, aromatics and spices. The recipe is very easy and a very…

Shahi Dum Aloo

Shahi Dum Aloo Back to blogging after a short break. Joined a new job and was taking some time to settle in and get my routine sorted. Even though I was not blogging I kept taking pictures of all the exciting dishes I was making to post in blog some day. Honestly I missed writing!!…

Masala Upma Dosa- Hyderabadi Ishtyle

Masala Upma Dosa Hyderabadi Ishtyle One dish that I can have anytime and anywhere, is dosas….because it never dissapoints. Top most comfort food for a lot of us, especially south Indians. This special dosa from hyderabad is my most favorite variety of masala dosa. Now-a-days, wherever you go you see these tiffin bandis and they…

Paneer Tikka Roll

  Paneer Tikka Roll Classic Indian Street Food “Roll” of any kind is an all time favorite for a lot of street food lovers. If you are looking for a simple, fuss-free way to kill those tea break hunger pangs, you have to try making these rolls at home, I promise they will never let…

Crispy Crunchy Corn Kernels

Crispy Crunchy Corn Kernels     Rain is one of the most beautiful gift from nature. I don’t know why but it does have a calming effect on you. Every time it rains all I want to do is have hot coffee with some crunchy snacks and cuddle in a warm blanket and watch some…

Easy Cheesy Masala Sandwich

Easy Cheesy Masala Sandwich One thing that I always have at home is bread. I love eating plain brad toast with my morning tea and egg burji. Especially on those lazy days when I am not in the mood to make a proper breakfast for everyone at home! Also I love eating home made sandwiches…

Kalakand- Cheat version

Kalakand Cheat version As the Crescent moon of Ramzan shines, I wish everyone Eid Mubarak!! Growing up in Hyderabad I was lucky to have many Muslim friends who are fortunately foodies like me. Muslim cuisine is known for its use of rich spices, fragrant herbs and authentic recipes. Indian muslim cuisine is a food lover’s…

Orange Ginger Sparkler

Orange Ginger Sparkler I love making drinks with fresh fruits! The idea of simmering fresh fruit juice with sugar/ honey to form a simple syrup that can be mixed with fizzy water is so much fun!! On a sunny afternoon while craving for a thirst quenching drink to go along our weekend lunch I made…

Mango Falooda

Mango Falooda Falooda is one the best layered dessert in a glass that has been our favorite drink to have after spicy meals. This multi-textured summer drink has its origins in Iran and then has made its entry into many countries and is quiet a hit with street vendors. The basic falooda recipe is a…

♡ Nutella ♡ Milkshake ♡

♡ Nutella ♡ Milkshake ♡     Milkshakes are one of my favorite desserts because they as so quick and easy to make. For the last few weeks, I have been going through a milkshake phase thanks to the summer! I always end up buying those small tetra packs of different milkshakes and store in the…

Water Melon Mojito-(Mocktail)

Water Melon Mojito-(Mocktail) So already down here in Hyderabad, the days are sweltering! Its getting so HOT. All I want to do during afternoon is drink something cold and refreshing. Today afternoon, I whipped up these fun Watermelon Mojito to drink while we were cooking lunch and had a great time. I had a watermelon…

Perugu Vada -South Indian style Dahi vada

Perugu Vada South Indian style Dahi vada Perugu vada is one of the famous South Indian Snacks, explicitly served on special occasions or festivals or as an evening snack.In spite of being a deep-fried snack, it will be a perfect soothing snack on those hot days since it is dunked in yoghurt. I love the…