This Potlakaya Salan is a Hyderabadi-style curry made with snake gourd (pudalangai), simmered in a sesame-peanut gravy with tamarind. It’s bold, tangy, and a perfect biryani side!
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Naval Pazham Pesto Pasta, How to make Jamun Pasta
July 17, 2025A no-cook pesto made with naval pazham (jamun) and roasted peanuts, tossed with cooked pasta and topped with crumbled feta — an Indian fusion recipe inspired by chutney memories by Sandhya Riyaz
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Millet Pakoda, How to make Ragi Onion Pakoda, Ragi Snacks
July 16, 2025Crispy, earthy, and wholesome — this Ragi Onion Pakoda is a millet-based twist on the classic Indian tea-time snack. Made with ragi flour, onions, and spices, it’s a simple yet flavorful recipe that revives a forgotten kitchen tradition.
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Homemade Millet Pasta, How to make Millet Tomato Pasta
July 16, 2025Millet Foldies are handmade pasta rolls shaped with a skewer using little millet and wheat flour. Paired with a desi-style tomato sauce, this recipe brings together tradition and comfort in one beautiful bowl.
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Zucchini pancake, How to make Savory Zucchini Pancakes
July 14, 2025Quick, savory zucchini pancakes made with besan and rice flour — crisp outside, soft inside. A wholesome, gluten-free breakfast that comes together in just 15 minutes!
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Chenna Poda, How to make Indian Cheesecake
July 13, 2025This banana leaf–baked Chenna Poda is a soulful take on Odisha’s traditional burnt cheesecake. Made with fresh chenna, sugar, and cardamom, it’s slow-baked to get those golden caramelised edges and soft center — no tins, just pure nostalgia wrapped in leaf.
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Golden Beets Poriyal, How to Golden make Beetroot Poriyal
July 11, 2025This golden beetroot poriyal is a no-fuss South Indian stir-fry made Amma style — no tempering, just golden beets, peas, and gentle spices.
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Ragi Pori Bhel Puri, How to make Ragi Bhel Puri
July 9, 2025Inspired by the foil-plate chaats of Pondicherry and the sacred roots of millets, this Ragi Pori Bhel Puri brings together puffed ragi, crunchy peanuts, chutneys, and sev for a soul-satisfying, street-style snack with a revival twist.
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Parangikai Halwa with Coconut Milk, How to make Pumpkin Halwa
July 7, 2025A soft, golden halwa made with yellow pumpkin, thick coconut milk, and organic cane sugar — this revival-style sweet is inspired by Tamil fasting traditions and temple offerings, perfect for vratham days, prasadam, or a comforting vegan dessert.
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Nungu Raita, How to make Nungu Thayir, Nungu Perugu Pachadi
July 6, 2025A forgotten summer raita from Telugu/ Tamil homes, made with chopped nungu (ice apple), curd, and a simple tempering. Cooling, soothing, and perfect side.
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Kodukkapuli Rasam, Kodukkapalli Charu, How to make Konakka Rasam
July 6, 2025A forgotten rasam made with wild kodukkapuli pods — light, tangy, and comforting. Inspired by a memory under a beachside tree and brought back through elder stories, this rasam is part of my revival journey, one simmering pot at a time.
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Tindora Dum Biryani, How to make Kovakka/ Dondakaya Biryani
July 4, 2025A flavorful dum biryani made without onion or tomato, featuring tindora (ivy gourd), curry leaves, and a homemade fennel-spiced masala. This South Indian–style vegetarian biryani is layered, slow-cooked, and perfect for festive meals or no-onion cooking days.
Summer Treats
Biryani Recipes
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Hyderabadi Snake Gourd Salan, How to make Potlakaya Salan
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Tindora Dum Biryani, How to make Kovakka/ Dondakaya Biryani
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Mushroom Semiya Biryani, How to make Semiya Biryani
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How to make Kolkata Chicken Biryani with Aloo
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How to Make the Ancient Arcot Nawabi Biryani at Home
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Thalappakatti style vegetable biryani, Thalappakatti biryani
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Gongura biryani, Gongura royyala biryani
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Paneer biryani, Paneer dum biryani
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Instant pot no garlic veg biryani, No garlic biryani
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Instant pot mushroom biryani, Mushroom biryani
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Gutti vankaya biryani, Brinjal biryani, Eggplant biryani
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How to make Chicken mandi recipe, Mandi biryani
Hot Bites
Barnyard or Kuthiraivali Recipes
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Millet Beetroot Tikki, How to make Millet Tikki, Millet Cutlet
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Millet kanchipuram idli, Kovil idli
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Millet murungai keerai adai, Drumstick leaves adai
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Instant pot millet bisi bele bath, Millet bisi bele bath
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Millet tomato rice, Kuthiraivali tomato rice in clay pot
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Millet sambar sadam, How to make millet sambar rice
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Kunukku recipe, Millet adai maavu kunukku
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Barnyard millet adai recipe, Kuthiraivali adai
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Barnyard millet appam, Millet appam without yeast
Chutney Recipes
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Naval Pazham Chutney, How to make Jamun Chutney
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Karuppu Ulundhu Thogayal, How to make Black Urad Dal Thogayal
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Vallarai keerai thuvaiyal, Brahmi chutney
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Ridge gourd chutney, Beerakaya pachadi
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Carrot chutney recipe, Quick carrot chutney
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Brinjal chutney recipe, Brinjal gojju chutney
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Hotel style coconut chutney recipe, Coconut chutney
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Sorakaya pachadi recipe, Bottle gourd chutney
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Vadagam chutney, How to make vadagam chutney
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Mint thokku recipe, Pudina thokku
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Dry garlic chutney recipe, Vada pav chutney recipe
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Roasted chana dal chutney, Pottukadalai chutney
Recent Posts
Hyderabadi Snake Gourd Salan, How to make Potlakaya Salan
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Millet Pakoda, How to make Ragi Onion Pakoda, Ragi Snacks
Homemade Millet Pasta, How to make Millet Tomato Pasta
Zucchini pancake, How to make Savory Zucchini Pancakes
Chenna Poda, How to make Indian Cheesecake
Baked Goods Recipes
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Millet Mac n Cheese, How to make Millet and Cheese
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Millet Cake, How to make Jowar Cake, Gluten free cake
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Epic Broccoli Dump Quiche — Quick, Cheesy, and Foolproof
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How to Make Perfect Indian Bakery-Style Paneer Puffs at Home
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Halloween brownie cookies, How to make Eggless brownie cookies
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Bakery style sponge cake, Easy sponge cake
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Cinnamon rolls, How to make cinnamon rolls
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Stovetop banana bread, Eggless banana bread
