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Pesarattu is popular South Indian/Andhra crepes made using moong bean as the name suggests. This is a delicious protein rich breakfast dish relished with coconut chutney and sauteed onions on...

http://raje-s.blogspot.com/2009/01/pesarattu-moong-daal-crepes.html

Here is another shower of awards. Thank you friends for the lovely tokens and your feedback. This is what keeps me on heels. I would like to thank the following blogger buddies for showering me ...

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With the snow pouring in on us, over and again last few days, warm comforting dishes are on the mind. Here is a quick, easy and healthy carrot soup we enjoyed with my family this week. I othe...

http://raje-s.blogspot.com/2010/02/warm-and-vibrant-carrot-soup-on-snowy.html

This is a South Indian style fried snack that is easy to make and quick to go with a hot cup of tea. Kids and adults will cherish this alike and is one of my family's favorite snack for a cold...

http://raje-s.blogspot.com/2010/01/aratikaya-bhajji-plantain-fritters.html

INGREDIENTS for vada Urad daal oil for deep frying for yoghurt sauce Plain yoghurt red chillie powder crushed ginger -1 tsp 8-10 curry leaves corriander leaves-coarsely cho...

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The best part I like about cooking rice with greens is that, the outcome is a wonderful two in one dish saving time and giving a wholesome complete meal with double the nutrition in half th...

http://raje-s.blogspot.com/2009/11/turnip-green-rice-topped-with-cashews.html

Hope you all had a great weekend friends! After a short break due to several things that had come up on the way, I am back with recipes. Yeah... I have been longing to comeback and hardly h...

http://raje-s.blogspot.com/2009/11/rice-rava-upma-with-chana-daal-and.html

With all the pumpkins and gourds around in season, I thought of posting an Andhra style curry with the Ashgourd also called "Boodida gummadi" in telugu. It is used in various dishes such as daal...

http://raje-s.blogspot.com/2009/11/boodidagummidikaya-koora-ashgourd-curry.html

INGREDIENTS: 2 potatoes boiled and mashed 1 cup of chana daal soaked in water and ground to paste in water 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans, corn here) 2 tsp dhania 1 ts...

http://raje-s.blogspot.com/2009/10/potato-chickpea-burgers.html

Black eye beans are rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals. They are called “lobia” in Hindi or “alachandalu” in telugu. Like chickpeas they are low fat low sodium and high in protein....

http://raje-s.blogspot.com/2009/08/curried-blackeye-beans-in-coconut-gravy.html

After having posted the Spicy flavorful podina-kobbari chutney coming to the Chilly hot and fiery portion for an entry to the "Spicy and Fiery Chutney event" hosted by Sreevalli at Ammaji recip...

http://raje-s.blogspot.com/2009/07/chutneys-pickels.html

Mint is one of my favorites. I often make this spicy, flavorful chutney with mint and fresh coconut, to go with dosa or rice.  Try this refreshing and yummy chutney and I assure you will l...

http://raje-s.blogspot.com/2009/10/podina-kobbari-chutney-mint-coconut.html

After Diwali and savoring all those sweets most of us may have taken the resolution of... Uhem... no more sugar for a while.... Really....  And for those of us in West and North America, ...

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Raw sour mangoes make a excellent combination cooked with toor daal. This is a very simple and quick dish, yet when served with hot rice and ghee makes it a mouth watering Yummy meal. Althoug...

http://raje-s.blogspot.com/2009/10/simple-and-scrumptious-mamidikaya-pappu.html

Khova kajjikayalu is a traditional andhra delight made with Khova (thickened milk, mava) filled with grated coconut. Although the process of making these is time consuming the results is this r...

http://raje-s.blogspot.com/2009/10/diwali-wishes-with-khova-kajjikayalu.html

Diwali is fast approching and we all are making plans for the delightful dishes and all the dhoom dhamaka. And guess what I have received these lovely presents from my Blogger friends. Yeah.... S...

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Here is a simple vegetable side with carrots and moong dal. This is one of those day to day vegetable dish, a healthy one that can be relished with roti or rice. This is so vibrant that the bea...

http://raje-s.blogspot.com/2009/10/carrot-moong-medley.html

Cracked wheat is a good source of nutrients, fiber and whole grain. I have made upma with this several times, like most of you may have as well. This is a good low carb meal and is recommended...

http://raje-s.blogspot.com/2009/10/cracked-wheat-rajma-pulao.html

– THE SUNDAY BRUNCH As for most of us Sundays are the days to unwind and for us the breakfast is almost missing. It is more relaxed….., waking up late at our own time and it is almost noo...

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I am so happy to receive this Giant bear hug from Rohini and the Lovely blog award from Gina and Sangeetha . I would like to share these with blogger friends Sangeetha Sarah Gina from...

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Poornam-boorelu is an Andhra classic sweet dish made on festive occasions. It is made with sweetened chana daal or moong daal filling coated with urad flour batter and fried. As you can see...

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Majjiga pulusu is a Telugu word that translates to "Buttermilk based soup". This is made with diluted homogenized yoghurt and is a very comforting dish that is usually served with Rice or Chapath...

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The other evening when I stepped in my kitchen after a long day, was totally blank in my mind and wasn’t sure what to do. But was certainly very hungry…. I am used to eating a big meal with...

http://raje-s.blogspot.com/2009/09/tricolor-fried-rice.html

Urad daal referred to as black gram called “minimulu” in telugu is used widely in Andhra cooking. I have posted many recipes using this protein rich ingredient starting with the breakfast d...

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WISH YOU ALL A MARVELOUS NAVARATHRI DEAR FRIENDS!! (Listen to Navarathri Devi stotramalika ) Navarathri or Dussehra for those who are unaware is a big Indian festival that marks the victo...

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