Macaroni Patata (also called Macrolyun Patata or Macaron Alu) is a Sindhi dish made with Macaroni and Potato. It is mixed with rice or eaten with chapati.
So one of those days when you want a delicious carb overdose, THIS is the dish for you. 🙂
Macaroni Alu ki Sabzi | Macaroni Patata: A Sindhi Recipe
Bellam Paramannam | Andhra Rice and Jaggery Kheer
Bellam Paramannam is a traditional kheer made in Andhra Pradesh with rice, jaggery, and milk.
This rice and jaggery payasam is a must during weddings and all important festivals.
Nuvvula Chintapandu Pulihora | Tamarind Rice with Roasted Sesame Powder
Nuvvula Chintapandu Pulihora is a variation of the ever popular Tamarind Rice that uses roasted sesame powder as a flavouring agent.
Hmarcha Rawt | Green Chilli Chutney from Mizoram
Hmarcha Rawt is a spicy green chilli, ginger, and onion chutney from Mizoram.
It is normally eaten with rice, but is a great flavouring agent for raita too.
Jaisalmeri Kala Chana Kadhi (No Onion, No Garlic Recipe)
Jaisalmeri Kala Chana Kadhi is a wonderful no onion, no garlic satvik dish that is typically paired with rice.
This traditional Kala Chana Kadhi needs very few ingredients, all of which are found in a traditional Indian kitchen, and gets done quickly.
Do try this dish to realise that Satvik food is delicious.
Methi Dana Achar | Sprouted Fenugreek Seeds Pickle
The many health benefits of Methi Dana or Fenugreek seeds are widely known. However, it is (literally) a bitter pill to swallow.
Sprouting makes these seeds less bitter and more palatable.
One way to use fenugreek seeds is to make this Methi Dana Achar.
This spicy, tangy sprouted fenugreek seeds is very easy to make and can be preserved for a few weeks.
Ab taste bhi aur health bhi!
Alsi Shengdana Lasun Chutney
I have made this Alsi Shengdana Lasun chutney by adding flaxseed to the traditional Maharashtrian Peanut-Garlic chutney.
So this chutney is a great way of including 3 superfoods—garlic, flaxseeds, and peanuts—into your daily diet.
Til Alsi Chutney Powder | Sesame Flaxseed Podi
Til Alsi Chutney Powder (Sesame Flax Seed Chutney Powder) is a great way to get benefits of two ultra-nutritious seeds: sesame seeds and flaxseeds
This Podi is iron-rich, omega-3 fats rich, and fibre rich.
East it mixed with rice or use is as a side, either way it is delicious.
Sprouted Methi Seeds Sabzi | Mod Alelya Methichi Usal
Mod Alelya Methich Usal is a traditional recipe from Maharashtra made with sprouted fenugreek seeds.
I learnt this recipe from my friend Anupama Michael.
This dry sabzi made with sprouted methi seeds is a classic example of “Food as Medicine”. The methi promotes milk production in lactating mothers, helps control blood sugar, slows hair-loss, and aids weight loss.
What more can you ask for!
Dai Nei Iong | Udad Dal with Black Sesame from Meghalaya
Dai Nei Iong is a recipe from Meghalaya that is Udad Dal flavoured with a Black Sesame-Ginger-Garlic-Mustard Oil paste.
I found this dal made by the Khasi tribes of Meghalaya to be very flavourful and rich. It tasted great with both rice and roti.
Godhuma Dosa | Wheat Flour Dosa
Godhuma Dosa or Wheat Flour Dosa is a crispy, lacy instant dosa that needs no grinding or fermenting.
Best served with Senaga Pindi Pachadi, this dosa is a family favourite.
Cabbage Kura | Andhra Style Cabbage Curry
Cabbage Kura is Andhra’s version of the Muttaikose Poriyal, with the exception that we do not use coconut.
Cabbage Kura is an excellent accompaniment to Sambara Rice or even Curd Rice.
