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Bottle gourd stew – Anapakaya/Sorakaya pulusu – Instant pot

Bottle gourd stew – Anapakaya/Sorakaya pulusu – Instant pot

Bottle gourd stew is so simple to make and very delicious. Bottle gourd is a very light vegetable, more in water content and low calorie. It is so versatile, you can make curry, stew, chutneys and also use in soups/sambar.  In this post I show 

Cilantro Rice – Kothimeera Rice – Coriander Rice – Instant pot

Cilantro Rice – Kothimeera Rice – Coriander Rice – Instant pot

 Instant pot Cilantro Rice or Kothimeera rice is a rice dish where the main flavoring ingredient is Cilantro or Fresh Coriander leaves. The fresh cilantro gives a rich and deep flavor to the rice and makes a awesome alternative boring plain rice.   In less than 

Garlic Pickle – Andhra style

Garlic Pickle – Andhra style

Garlic pickle is awesome side dish for rice and chapati’s. If you got some extra garlic sprouting and you are unable to use it then this pickle is perfect for you 🙂 You can make this pickle in less than 30 mins.  Instead of buying 

Cabbage Potato Peas Curry Instant Pot – Patta gobhi aloo matar

Cabbage Potato Peas Curry Instant Pot – Patta gobhi aloo matar

Cabbage potato peas curry is a simple curry where cabbage, potato and peas are main ingredients. Mildy spiced yet very flavorful , this curry is ready to go with Naan, Rice or Roti.! Picky eaters won’t even notice that cabbage is in there 😉  Making 

Tofu Butter Masala Instant Pot-Tofu Tikka masala

Tofu Butter Masala Instant Pot-Tofu Tikka masala

Tofu butter masala, tofu tikka masala or butter tofu, however you may call it.. this curry is lip smacking and super delicious. Tofu butter masala is made of Tofu in a tomato based gravy.! Making in Instant pot is super easy.! Usually we make Paneer 

Ginger Garlic Paste – Homemade

Ginger Garlic Paste – Homemade

Ginger Garlic paste is a staple in Indian cooking. As the name suggests it is made from fresh ginger and garlic. It is used mainly in curries, stews and for marinating vegetables/meat etc.  Usually Ginger Garlic paste is made fresh at home everyday as needed 

Mango ginger pickle – Mamidi allam pachadi

Mango ginger pickle – Mamidi allam pachadi

Mango ginger pickle aka Mamidi allam pachadi(in telugu) or Maa inji pickle (in tamil) is a simple pickle where the main ingredient is mango ginger. Mango ginger is a root where it exactly looks like ginger but smells and has flavor of raw mango.! The 

Best Pasta Paneer Soup – Instant pot

Best Pasta Paneer Soup – Instant pot

Pasta Paneer soup is a quick wholesome one pot soup that is perfect for a cold night, which is made of pasta, paneer(Indian cheese). If desired Paneer can be substituted with Tofu or meat.  Pasta Paneer soup is a perfect balance of flavors and nutrition 

Roasted potatoes – Air fryer

Roasted potatoes – Air fryer

Roasted potatoes is a easy recipe in air fryer. They can be a snack, appetizer or a meal on its own. Carb loaded potatoes roasted to perfection and seasoned with spices is a yummy treat at anytime of the day.  If using baby potatoes I 

Lemon rice – Instant pot

Lemon rice – Instant pot

Lemon rice or Nimmakaya Pulihora is a simple rice dish flavored with lemon juice or lime juice. It is so easy to make with a few ingredients and it is a staple in south Indian household for festivities and occasions. It is also a famous 

Green moong dal Pongal in Instant Pot

Green moong dal Pongal in Instant Pot

Green gram pongal is a rice dish where the main ingredients are green gram (moong beans) and Rice. In this post I made the pongal using split green gram for easy cooking.  Traditionally Pongal is called as Ven pongal and is made with yellow moong 

Benefits of Ghee

Benefits of Ghee

Benefits of Ghee :   It is important to understand that Ghee is a superfood of India, it is used from centuries making it a time tested wonder food. It also makes it place in Ayurveda, It is difficult to put in all the benefits of 

Soya Chunks Pulao – Instant Pot

Soya Chunks Pulao – Instant Pot

Soya chunks pulao is a easy rice dish can be made in less than 30 minutes. Soya chunks and Rice being main ingredients, creates a great balance between Protein and carbs. In fact it is very high in protein and not to mention super tasty 

Potato curry and Rice in Instant Pot

Potato curry and Rice in Instant Pot

This is going to be simple post about how to cook Potato curry and rice together at same time in Instant pot. It is very easy and effortless to prepare an Indian meal (or any meal) in just less than 30 mins or so, which 

Homemade Butter, ghee and paneer from Whipping cream

Homemade Butter, ghee and paneer from Whipping cream

This post is all about how to make homemade butter, ghee and paneer( Indian Cheese) from just one ingredient that is ” Heavy whipping cream“. It is very to easy to make butter,ghee and paneer at home, just little time taking but the result is