amma andhra : 7 Recipes
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Alasandala Guggillu -- Seasoned Spicy Black Eyed Peas
Black Eyed Peas aka Alasandulu in Telugu are a very good source of Calcium , Protein , Fiber and Folate . Not to mention the Vitamin A found abundant in all lentils and beans.Since folic acid is[...] |
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Healthy Raagi Dosa / Ragi Attu ( Finger Millet Thin Crepes )
Raagi aka Finger millet is very nutritious whole grain and has been used for ages for its calcium abundance. I remember having raagi dosa long back as a kid when my grandma used to make these dosas ( crepes ) exclusively for my grand[...] |
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Kanchipuram Idly and Vellulli Karam -- A match made in Heaven
A healthy low fat nutritious breakfast commonly found in every south Indian house is the mighty Idly i.e, Steamed cakes made with fermented batter of Lentils and Rice. At our house at least 2-3 days a week Idli would be the[...] |
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Besan Burfi On Diwali / Deepavali ~ An offering to Lakshmi Devi
Happy Deepavali Everyone . We wish this Diwali would bring a world of joy, happiness and contentment to you, to last all your life through. Have a safe and sound Diwali. We usually do Lakshmi pooja on Diwali and offer some homemade[...] |
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Spicy Nethi Beerakaya Pachadi ( Ridgegourd / Silk Squash Chutney )
Nethi Beerakaya aka Silk squash ( Chinese Okra ) tastes more like Ridge gourd except for the smooth skin and the texture similar to zucchini . Nethi/Neyyi means ghee or clarified butter in telugu, this ridgegourd is called so[...] |
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Kandi Pappu Pachadi ~ Toor Dal Chutney ~ Yellow Pigeon Peas / Lentil Chutney
Kandi Pachadi / Toor Dal chutney, Yellow Lentils are toasted to golden brown along with some asoefetida and then ground to a coarse paste with tamarind and red onions.. This chutney take s me back to my childhood where mom would make this chutney[...] |
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Bisibela Bath aka Vegetable Khichdi - Comforting Protein and Fiber Rich Simple One Pot Wonder --- And more awards!!!
Here i am with my simple sumptuous one pot wonder meal with rice, lentils, beans and vegetables warmed up with some exotic spices making it a wholesome, no-fuss, quick and easy meal , fit for any busy day.. When i say quick it doesn't mean any[...] |