My Cooking Wonders

Kodi guddu pulusu is a classic dish in Andhra region where eggs are cooked in tangy tamarind sauce and blend of spices. Adding sugar will cut the acidity of tamarind and enhances the flavor. This dish on a whole is party in the mouth with different notes of tastes dancing on your tongue - spicy, tangy, little hint of sweet...This is very easy to prepare with a very few ingredients yet packed with lots of flavor. Enjoy!! Ingredients 6 to 8 hard boiled eggs 2 big onions chopped real fine 4 green chillies 1 big lemon sized tamarind or 3 tbsp tamarind paste (use more if you want more gravy) 1 tsp ginger garlic paste 1/2 tsp garam masala powder 1/2 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp cumin powder 1/4 tsp nutmeg powder (optional) 1/2 tsp red chilli powder (per spice level) 3/4 tsp sugar Salt per taste 3 tbsp oil For tempering 2 dried red chillies 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp jeera/cumin seeds 1 tsp turmeric powder couple of pinches of hing(Inguva) 5 to 6 curry leaves ...

 I was bit busy this weekend and did not grocery shop. All I had on hand was a bag of spinach leaves and canned chickpeas sitting on my counter. Well I thought of incorporating both the ingredients into one dish and it turned out really well. And all it took me is good 30 minutes to finish this dish without breaking a sweat :).. This might not be a traditional chole dish, No offense but it tasted even better than the original chole masala itself. I served this dish with chapathi today and it was a instant hit with hubby dear.  Give it a try and make sure you serve this curry with a side of sliced raw onions as raw onions made it taste even better. Enjoy!!

Kobbari Podi is one awfully good smelling side dish that can be served with idli or dosa or steamed rice. It tastes even better when it is accompanied by little ghee. This podi is very simple to make and can be stored for up to 3 months and comes in very handy when you are in no mood to cook.Give it a try!!

Sambar is one of the most loved dishes in Southern part of India. This dish accompanies almost all the meals in South India. Can be served with breakfasts like idli dosa and can be served with steamed rice as well. Sambar is typically cooked with dal, lots of vegetables, tangy tamarind and spices. Tastes even better if you use ghee for tadka or popu. You know what gives this sambar the best taste ...home made sambar powder. Below I am linking my version of sambar powder along with the sambar recipe :).... Hot sambar with ghee rice and side of papads are to die for...Yummmm....My mouth is watering right now..Got to go guys...Enjoy!!!

These days every one is really busy with lives and most of us tend to buy all these powders and masalas at the grocery store.Well the truth is making these powders is really easy and doesn't even take much of your time to prepare it. 15 minutes is all you need to make any powder for up to 3 months in advance and store it. The downside is you need 15 minutes to make it but you cannot deny the fact that everything tastes more yummy when it is home made and fresh ..So here is a simple and fast way to make your own blend of Sambar powder in a breeze..

Summer and ridge gourds goes hand in hand in the place I grew up. During summer we used to have ridge gourd for dinner every other day prepared different ways. Here I am presenting simple chutney made of ridge gourd aka beerakaya. Ridge gourd is really good for health. It has a very high water content, making it a very low calorie vegetable. It has lot other health benefits which makes me include this vegetable a regular staple in my kitchen. Here is a simple recipe for ridge gourd chutney and wait for lot of ridge gourd recipes to follow as it is summer again :) Enjoy!!!!

Today I made a rich, silky and decadent Panna Cotta with a side of light, sweet and tangy strawberry compote. Panna Cotta is a Italian dessert which can be prepared in 15 minutes or less. I have to give you a heads up though. Even though it take 15 minutes to prepare, it will take at least 5 hours to set :).. I usually make this at night before I go to bed and set in the refrigerator so that it will be ready for me by the time I wake up in the morning. That way I will not peek at it every second to see if it set or not.. Jajajaja.. Try this dessert when you have small gatherings as these can be made ahead of time and will take no time to assemble. I bet for sure this will be the star of the party. Alright, It is Panna Cotta time for me --Ciao :) Ingredients 1 cup whole milk 1 1/2 tablespoon unflavored powdered gelatin 3 cups whipping cream 1/2 cup honey 3 tablespoon sugar For Garnish Small strawberries Strawberry Compote Method Take the milk in a small bowl. Spr...