Hariyali Paneer Tikka is a spicy, tangy grilled paneer starter that is always a hit.
The marinade of chilli, coriander, mint, chaat masala, chilli and more is the key to the deliciousness of this yummy starter.
Hariyali Paneer Tikka | Grilled Cottage Cheese Marinated in Coriander, Mint, and Yogurt
Mavinakayi Uppinakayi: No-oil, Water-based Mango Pickle
Mavinakayi Uppinakayi is traditional Mango Pickle from Karnataka that is made with water.
This no-oil mango pickle is similar tp the North Indian Paniwala Aam ka Achar, and the best way to enjoy it is with curd rice!
Rice and Poha Dosa (No Dal Dosa): Also a Renal Diet Recipe
This thin and crisp Rice and Poha Dosa uses no dal at all. It is a low-sodium, low-potassium, and low-phosphorous recipe suitable for a renal diet or kidney diet.
CKP Style Valache Birde (Birdhe) | Sprouted Field Beans Curry
This is the recipe for the traditional CKP style Valache Birde or Field Beans Curry that is legendary in Maharashtra. The Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu (CKP) community in Maharashtra is very famous for its delicious food. Sadly for me, a lot of CKP food features is non-vegetarian, featuring seafood or meat. Among its famous vegetarian dishes…
Vellai Poosanikai Kootu | White Pumpkin Kootu | Ash Gourd Kootu
Vellai Poosanikai Kootu or White Pumpkin Kootu is a mellow dish of Ash Gourd (Petha) and Chana Dal cooked in a coconut-green-chilli-cumin paste.
Aratikaya Vepudu | Crisp Raw Banana Fry | Vazhakkai Varuval
Aratikaya Vepudu is a crisp and spicy raw banana fry from Andhra Pradesh.
Called Vazhakkai Varuval in Tamil and Vazhakkai Mezhukkupuratti in Malayalam, this crunchy, munchy stir-fry is the perfect accompaniment to Sambar Rice or Curd Rice.
Bun Dosa: Thick, Fluffy and Soft Dosa (Renal Diet Recipe)
Bun Dosa is a thick and soft pancake made in a kadhai or wok with batter of a rice and beaten rice flakes (poha).
This is also a low potassium, low sodium, low phosphorous recipe suited for a renal diet.
Avakai | Avakaya: The Andhra Mango Pickle
Avakai or Avakaya is a pickle synonymous with Andhra Pradesh. This mango and mustard pickle is spicy, tangy and has a liberal hit of mustard.
Make the perfect Avakai with this recipe that includes loads of tips and all ingredient measures in weights.
Baba Ganoush: Silky, Smoked Eggplant Dip
Baba Ganoush is a silky smooth, smoked eggplant dip from the Levantine cuisine.
It can be served with Lavash, Pita, Falafel or Vegetable Crudites.
Rice and Poha Idli (No Dal Idli; Renal Diet Recipe)
Soft and fluffy Rice and Poha Idlis that use no dal. The batter is also naturally fermented, and uses no Soda or Eno.
This low potassium, low sodium, low phosphorous recipe is also perfect for a renal diet.
Creamy Kesar Pista Shrikhand
All you need to make this creamy Kesar Pista Shrikhand at home is some yogurt, sugar, saffron, and pistachios.
Enjoy this Shrikhand with Puri, as is done on all festive occasions in Maharashtra.
Kanda Kairi | Raw Mango and Onion Chutney from Maharashtra
Kanda Kairi is made by mixing grated raw mango and grated onion with chilli powder and jaggery.
Spicy and tangy, this relish from Maharashtra is served with rotis and bhakris. I have it with idlis and dosa also.
