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Red Bell Pepper Chutney

Red Bell Pepper Chutney

Of all different colored bell peppers, I like the red ones. Red bell peppers are matured green bell peppers and when bell pepper ages, not only the color but the flavor also changes. They become sweet, which is a surprise. Usually maturing into red signals the more fierce kind of flavor in vegetables, but here they mellow.

This favorite chutney of mine is prepared by roasting red bell peppers, onion and dried red chillies and by blending them including peanuts, jaggery and tamarind juice. The result is one of the flavorful and easiest Bharath-inspired chutnies you will ever try. Tastes superb with all the breakfast items, like idly, dosa, upma and also with rice, chapati or as a spread and dip for snack items.

Red Bell Peppers, Onion, Garlic, Dried Red Chillies, Roasted Peanuts, Tamarind and Jaggery - Ingredients for Red Bell Pepper Chutney

Recipe:

Cut to big chunks:
2 big red bell peppers
1 medium sized onion
6-8 dried red chillies
2 garlic cloves

Roast:
Heat about 1 to 2 tablespoons of peanut oil in a skillet.
Add and roast the cut vegetables and dried red chillies on high heat. The vegetables should be very well browned and soft. Remove them from heat and allow to cool.

Meanwhile, Soak tamarind, and Roast Peanuts:
– Small Lime sized tamarind in half-cup of warm water for about 10 minutes. Or microwave for 30 seconds – This is to soften the tamarind, so it can grind well.
– Roast half-cup of peanuts until golden and remove skins. Store-bought un-salted, roasted peanuts are fine too.

Blend, in a blender or in a mortar using a pestle:
All the roasted vegetables
Tamarind, along with the water it soaked in.
Half cup of roasted peanuts
½ tablespoon of powdered jaggery
¼ tsp of salt or to taste
Grind them together to coarse puree, without adding any extra water.

Remove to a cup and serve with your favorite breakfast/lunch/supper items.

Red Bell Pepper Chutney and Besan Dosas
Besan Dosa and Red Bell Pepper Chutney

Recipe Source: My own creation

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Roasted Red Capsicum Chutney

Red Bell Pepper Chutney

Of all different colored bell peppers (capsicums), I like the red ones. Red bell peppers are matured green bell peppers and when bell pepper ages, not only the color but the flavor also changes. They become sweet, which is a surprise. Usually maturing into red signals the more fierce kind of flavor in vegetables, but here they mellow.

This favorite chutney of mine is prepared by roasting red bell peppers, onion and dried red chillies and by blending them including peanuts, jaggery and tamarind juice. The result is one of the flavorful and easiest Bharath-inspired chutneys you will ever try. Tastes superb with all the breakfast items, like idly, dosa, upma and also with rice, chapati or as a spread and dip for snack items.

Red Bell Peppers, Onion, Garlic, Dried Red Chillies, Roasted Peanuts, Tamarind and Jaggery - Ingredients for Red Bell Pepper Chutney
Red Bell Peppers, Onion, Garlic, Dried Red Chillies, Roasted Peanuts, Tamarind and Jaggery

Recipe:

Cut to big chunks:
2 big red bell peppers
1 medium sized onion
6-8 dried red chillies
1 garlic clove

Saute:
Heat about 1 to 2 tablespoons of peanut oil in a skillet.
Add and Saute the cut vegetables and dried red chillies on high heat. The vegetables should be very well browned and soft. Remove them from heat and allow to cool.

Meanwhile Soak and Roast:
Small Lime sized tamarind in half-cup of warm water for about 10 minutes. Or microwave for 30 seconds – This is to soften the tamarind, so it can blend well.
Roast half-cup of peanuts till golden and remove skins. Store-bought un-salted, roasted peanuts are fine too.

Blend, in a blender or in a mortar using a pestle:
All the roasted vegetables
Tamarind, along with the water it soaked in.
Half cup of roasted peanuts
½ tablespoon of powdered jaggery
¼ tsp of salt or to taste
Grind them together to coarse puree, without adding any extra water.

Remove to a cup and serve with your favorite breakfast/lunch/supper items.

Red Bell Pepper Chutney and Besan Dosas
Besan Dosa and Red Bell Pepper Chutney


This recipe was first published on Mahanandi on June 20th, 2006.

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Recipe List

This is the list of recipes that I blogged from March 26th 2005 to April 30th 2007 on Mahanandi. I hope you enjoy browsing the list while I am on a mini summer break. See you again on Saturday June 23rd. Take care!

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Browsing, buying and prepping the ingredients. Planning and preparing the recipes and meals. Plating and photographing the end result. Putting it all into words and photo plus recipe editing. Publishing and people interacting. 2 years, 260 recipes and 2000 food photographs.
My hobby and my passion. My work in a list form:

Breakfast:

Upma:
Buttermilk Upma
Couscous Upma
Cracked Wheat Upma
Hominy Grits Upma
Oatmeal Upma
Puffed Rice Upma (Borugula/Murmura Buggani)
Ragi Mudda (Ragi Sankati)
Rice Ravva Upma (The Arisiupma Trilogy) ~ By Janani
Tomato Bath

Idly/Dosa/Utappam/Pancake and Some:
Besan Dosa (Besan ka Cheela, Puda or Socca)
Idly
Masala Idly
Masala Dosa
Pesarattu
Pesarattu with Sprouted Moong Dal
Ragi Dosa (Ragi Utappam)
Wheat Flour Dosa (Goduma Dosa)
Ponganalu
Ponganalu with Spinach and Sara Pappu(Chironji)

Kura, Vepudu, Poriyal, Thoran or Dry Curries:
(Indian Salads With Minimum Saute)

Aloo Methi
Aloo Vepudu (Potato Fry)
Amaranth-Coconut Curry (Thotakura Vepudu)
Amaranth-Green Brinjal Curry (Poluru Vankaya Thotakura)
Banana Pepper Curry
Beans Curry (Indian, French and Lima)
Beetroot Curry
Beetroot, Red Cabbage, Red Beans Curry
Beetroot & Carrots – Steamed
Bitter Gourd Curry (karela)
Bitter Gourd Chips
Boiled Peanuts with Salad Greens ~ Spring Salad Synergy
Brinjal-Ginger Curry
Brinjal (Eggplant) Curry
Brinjal with Besan (Besan Baingan)
Broadbean Curry (Chikkudu Podi Kura)
Brussels Sprouts Curry
Brussels Sprouts~Potato~Green Garbanzos Curry
Cabbage Curry
Capsicum (3 color) Saute
Capsicum Curry
Chayote Curry (Bengaluru Vankaya Kura)
Cluster Beans Curry (Matti kaayalu, Gawar Beans)
Cluster Beans Curry -2 (Matti Kaayalu, Gawar Beans)
Dondakaya Curry (Tindora Fry)
Hot Stuffed Cherry Peppers
Mango Salsa
Okra Curry (Bendi Fry)
Okra in Yogurt Sauce
Plantain (Arati Kaaya) Curry
Plantain Curry with Mustard Paste (Arati Ava Pettina Kura)
Paruppu Usli with Gawar Beans
Paruppu Usli with Green Beans
Red Radish Curry
Red Radish – Potato Curry
Ridge Gourd Curry (Beerakaya Kura)
Ridge Gourd-Dill Curry (Turai-Suwa Curry)
Ridge Gourd-Methi Curry (Beerakaya Menthi kura)
Silk Squash Curry (Neti Beerakaya Kura)
Spinach Curry

Curries With Gravy/Sauce (Kurma/Stew/Pulusu):

Home Classics ~ Scrumptious Subjis
Banana Pepper-Baby Aloo Curry
Bottle Gourd Kurma (Sorakaya-Pappula Pulusu)
Bottle Gourd in Sesame Sauce
Bottle Gourd in Yogurt
Brinjal – Potato Curry
Brinjal – Chickpeas Curry (Baingan Chole)
Brinjal – Stuffed Curry (Gutti Vankaaya Kura)
Brinjal – Stuffed Curry (Nune Vakaya Kura)
Brinjal Babies in Masala Sauce (Gutti Vankaya Kura-2)
Broadbean Curry (Chikkudu Pulusu)
Capsicum in Peanut Sauce
Capsicums – Stuffed
Chayote in Chilli Sauce (Bengaluru Vankaya Kurma)
Drumsticks Curry(Munaga Kaaya)
Kadala Curry (Black Chickpeas in Coconut Milk)
Lima Beans Curry
Mango – Sesame Curry
Masala Turnips(Shalgam)
Methi Chole (Fresh Fenugreek~Chickpeas Curry)
Methi Matar Malai
Nimona (Fresh Peas Curry)
Okra~Split Pea Stew (Afghan Inspired)
Plantain – Moong Bean Curry
Portabellas in Sesame Sauce
Potato Kurma
Potatoes in Tamarind Sauce (Aloo Pulusu)
Potato-Brinjal Curry with Punjabi Wadis
Ridge gourd Kurma (Beerakaya Pulusu)
Sarson da Saag (Mustard Greens, Spinach and Paneer)
Tindoras in Sesame Sauce (Dondakaya-Nuvvula Pulusu)
Zucchini Kurma

Restaurant Popular:
Aloo Chole (Potatoes & Chickpeas)
Aloo Dum (Potatoes in Cashew Sauce)
Aloo Gobhi (Potato & Cauliflower)
Chana Masala (Chole)
Palak Paneer
Paneer Jalfrezi (Kadai Paneer)
Paneer Naanini

egg :

Egg Kurma

Dazzling Dals: Dal~Rasam~Sambar

Dal (Pappu):
Amaranth Dal (Thotakura Pappu)
Brinjal Dal (Vankaya Pappu)
Fenugreek Dal (Menthi kura Pappu)
Gongura Pappu (Ambadi Dal)
Khatti Dal ~ Hyderabad Style
Lemon Cucumber Dal (Budamkaya/Dosakaya Pappu)
Mango Dal (Maamidi Kaya Pappu)
Ridgegourd Dal (Beerakaya Pappu)
Spinach Dal (Palakura Pappu)
Spinach – Garlic Dal
Spinach Mango Dal (Palakura Pullakura)
Spinach-Split Pea Dal
Tomato Dal (Tomato Pappu)
Tindora Dal (Dondakaya Pappu)

Moongdal Aamti with Kokum and Goda Masala
Moongdal with Ridgegourd (Beerakaya/Turai Pesara Pappu)

Rasam (Charu~Pappucharu):
Bhakshala Rasam (Puran Poli/Holige Rasam)
Pappuchaaru with Bendakaya (Bendi/okra)
Moong Dal Rasam (Pesara Chaaru)
Plain Toordal Rasam (Chappidi Pappuchaaru)
Tomato Rasam
Taro Root Rasam (Chaama Dumpala Chaaru)

Pachhi Pulusu (Cold, No-Boil Rasams):
Peanut Pachhi Pulusu (Peanut Cold Rasam)

Sambar:
Okra Sambar (Bendakaya Sambar)
Pacha Sambar: Sambar with Fresh Green Spices
Shallot Sambar (Ulli, Baby Onions Sambar)
White Radish Sambar (Mullangi Sambar)

Rice and Grains:

Festival Rice:
Chitrannam(Lemon Rice)
Mango Pulihora
Mango-Coconut Pulihora (Mamidi Kobbarannam)
Yogurt Rice with Mangoes (Mamidi Pandu Perugannam)

Pulagam ~ Sankranthi Tradition
Pongal (Pongali) ~ Classic Centuries-Old Recipe
Vegetable Pongal ~ A Pleasing Meal

Pulao (Masala Annam, Pilaf, Fried Rice):
Methi~Nariyal Pulao (Fresh Fenugreek-Coconut Pulao)
Mint Fried Rice (Pudina Pulao)
Red Radish Pulao
Tomato~Basmati Pulao

Otherthan White ~ Rice and Grains from India:
Rosematta Rice (Kerala Red Rice)
Millet Rice (Korrannam or Korra Buvva)

Rice Noodles:
Paneer Pad Thai with Bok Choy
Rice Noodles and Tofu in Fiery Peanut Sauce

Chapati/Naans/Parathas/Roti:

Avocado Chapati
Punjabi Naan
Sorghum Roti (Jonna Rotte, Jowar Roti)

Chutneys/Pickles/Spicy powders:

Chutney/Pacchadi (using Rolu/Ural/Mortar & Pestle):
Brinjal~Jaggery Chutney (Vankaya-Bellam Chutney)
Coconut Chutney – Raw
Gongura Chutney (Ambadi, Sour Greens Chutney)
Onion Chutney
Ridgegourd (Beerakaya) Chutney

Chutney/Pacchadi (using mixer/blender/food processor):
Coconut Chuteny (Kobbari Pacchadi)
Coriander~Pappula Chutney
Coriander – Tomato Chutney
Methi Chutney (Fenugreek, Menthi Chutney)
Peanut Chutney (Palli, Buddala Pacchadi)
Peanut~Jaggery Chutney (Tiyya Buddala Pacchadi)
Red Bell Pepper Chutney

Pickles (Uragaya):
Amla Pickle (Usirikaya)
Crunchy Cucumber
Sweet Lemon Pickle (Mitha Nimboo Chutney)
Lime Pickle

Spicy Powders(Podulu):
Idly kaaram Podi
Red Chilli-Garlic Powder
Spicy Dalia Powder (Pappula Podi)

Snacks For a Rainy Day ~ Deep Fried & Oven Baked:

Deep Fried in Peanut Oil
Bajji/Pakora
Stuffed Green Chilli Bajji (Mirchi Bajji)
Mirchi Bajji ~ Hyderabad Style
Egg Bhajji

Blackeye Beans Fritters (alasanda vada)
Little Golden Parcels (Samosas with a Twist)
Murukulu
Plantain Chips

Oven Baked:
Egg Puffs Prepared with Parathas (Puffy P Egg)
Green Chickpea Kababs (Hare Chane Ki Seekh)
Oven-Roasted Red Potatoes
Microwave Potato Chips
Stuffed Baby Portabellas
Taro Root Chips (Chaama Dumpa/Arvi) ~ Oven Baked

Traditional Sun~Dried Snacks of India
(Vadiyam, Papadam, Appadam etc):

Majjiga Mirapa (Sundried Yogurt Chillies, Dahi Mirchi)

Traditional Indian Sweets:

Festival Sweets:
Bellam Paramannam (Jaggery Rice) ~ Sankranthi Sweet
Bhakshalu (Bobbatlu, Puran Poli, Holige) ~ Ugadi/Dasara Sweet
Chana Dal Payasam (Sanagapappu Payasamu)
Kudumulu ~ Vinayaka Chavathi Sweet
Moong Bean Payasam (Pesarapappu Payasam)
Paramannam (Sweet Rice)
Sabudana Payasam (Saggubiyyam Kheer)
Sesame Spheres (Nuvvula Mudda, Til Laddu) ~ Nagula Chavathi Sweet
Sweet Pongal (Tiyya Bellam Pongali) ~ Sankranthi Sweet

Mithai:

Banana Halwa (Nenthra Pazham Haluva) – By Kerala Girl
Besan-Coconut Burfi (The 7-cup Magic)
Borugula Laddu (Murmura Laddu, Rice Crispies)
Cashew Sweet (Kaju Tikki / Jeedipappu Paakam)
Cashew-Walnut Laddu (Jeedipappu-Akhrot Burfi)
Coconut Burfi (Kobbari Lauzu)
Gulab Jamuns with Sweet Potato
Jaggery~Coconut Puffs
Jaggery~Tamarind~Cumin Candy
Mango – Strawberry Popsicles
Mysore Pak
Pala Kova (Doodh Peda)
Pumpkin Halwa with Almonds
Ripe Plantain Sweet (Pazham Puzhungiyathu)
Sunnundalu (Urad Dal Laddu)
Walnut Burfi (Akhrot Laddu)

Refreshing Drinks/Ice:

Masala Chai
Pomegranate Sherbet (Anar/Danimma Sherbet)
Ragi Malt
Sonti Coffee and Sonti Tea (Dried Ginger Coffee and Tea)
Sonti Kashayam (Dried Ginger Ale)
Watermelon Granita with Cherries

How to Prepare? Some Basics:

Ganji Flavored with Curry Leaves
Ginger, Garlic, Coriander Paste (Allam Vellulli Kottimera Mudda)
Homemade Coconut Milk (Kobbari Paalu)
Homemade Ghee (Neyyi)
Homemade Neem-Clove Tooth Powder
Homemade Paneer
Homemade Yogurt (Perugu, Curd)
Jaggery (Bellam, Gur)
Popu or Tadka (Tiragamata) ~ The Technique

Yogi Diet (Food of Fasting Days):

Guggullu – Alasanda (Black Eye Beans)
Guggullu – Fresh Peas
Guggullu – Pesalu (Moong Beans)
Guggullu – Sanagalu (Chickpeas)

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Bread/Burger/Pizza/Pasta

Bread:
Cornbread – Skillet Style with Okra Topping
Cornbread – Upside-Down with Cranberries
Cornmeal – Cabbage Muffins
Honey Whole Wheat Bread
Sesame Buns

Burger(Cutlet):
Aloo Tikki Burgers
Lentil-Almond Burgers

Pizza:
Egg Pizza (Paratha+Frittata)
Pizza with Red Beans and Tomato Chutney
Steelers Pizza

Pasta (Noodles):
Lasagna Rolls – Indian Way
Melon Seed Pasta with Veggies
Pasta in Basil-Spinach-Cashew Sauce
Pasta in Cherry Tomato Sauce
Pasta in Red Bell Pepper Sauce
Penne Marinara with Fresh Goat Cheese

Sugary Desserts – Cakes, Cookies, Jams, Pies and Tarts:

Banana-Walnut Cake
Carrot Cake
Date Cake (Kharjuram Cake) with Honey and Walnuts
Chocolate-Chilli-Pecan Mini Cakes
Mango – Strawberry Scones

Burger and Fries – The Sweet Kind
Chestnut-Almond Cookies
Dark Chocolate Covered Sweet Sesame Spheres
Ebleskivers (Sweet Ponganalu) with Mango Sauce
Ma’amoul (Dates and Pistachios Filled Cookies)
Walnut-Coconut Caramel Toffee

Cranberry Jam
Cranberry~Clove Marmalade
Mango Jam

Cherry Clafouti
Peach Pie – Lattice Topped
Fruit Tart
Mini Custard Tarts

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New Traditions:

Holiday Treats ~ Roasted Chestnuts
Oatmeal with Old~Fashioned Oats
Soymilk – Homemade
Soymilk Skins (Yuba) – Yuba Wrapped Potato Curry Rounds and Soymilk Halwa
Wild Rice

Bhakti~Bhukti (Divine and Dine Series about Temple Traditions):

Sri Venkateswara Temple ~ Pittsburgh, PA, US
Vrindaban and Krishna Prasadam ~ Wheeling, West Virginia, US

Cookbook Reviews and Interviews:

Cooking at Home With Pedatha ~ Review, Interview and a Recipe
Tandoor: The Great Indian Barbeque ~ Review, Poem and a Recipe
Grains, Greens, and Grated Coconuts ~ Review and Recipe By Veena Parrikar

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Joy in Effort ~ Personal and Team

Thumbnail Gallery of Mahanandi’s Recipes
101 Indian Sweets – Photo Gallery

Jihva For Ingredients ~ Mango
Jihva For Ingredients ~ Greens
Independence Day Food Parade ~ August 15th, 2006

Dining Hall
Food Blog Desam
Mahanandi’s Food Blog List

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Gram Flour Dosa (Besan Ka Cheela or Puda)

I like food items prepared with gram flour. Golden yellow colored flour not only tastes mildly sweet, it’s also gluten free and famously known for its anti-diabetic properties.

Other Bharatiya names for gram flour are – Besan (in Hindi), Sanaga Pindi (in Telugu) and Kadalai Maavu (in Tamil).

After bajjis and pakoras, my next favorite item with besan is dosas. Besan Dosa is a traditional Indian breakfast and evening snack item, prepared by mixing gram flour with a variety of finely chopped vegetables. The dosas are usually served with chutney and raita. They are quite easy to prepare and we can experiment with ingredient quantities quite liberally without any dire consequences.

Recipe:
For about 8 to 10 small size dosas

2 cups of gram flour (besan)
1 big onion, 6 green chillies, few sprigs of cilantro – finely chopped
1 big carrot – finely grated
1 tsp of each – cumin and ajwan (vaamu/carom seeds)
½ tsp of salt or to taste

Sift gram flour to aerate and to remove lumps. Take in a big vessel. First add cumin, ajwan, and salt. Mix to combine. Next, add the finely chopped vegetables. By gradually adding water, about 1 to 2 cups, mix and prepare besan batter to a medium-thick pouring consistency, like idly batter.

Heat an iron dosa pan and grease it with half-cut whole onion. When the pan is hot, pour ladleful of batter and spread into thin round. Sprinkle half teaspoon of oil or ghee on the top. Wait for bubbles to appear. When the underside starts to brown, gently lift and turn to other side. Cook the dosa until the second side is lightly browned. Remove and serve hot with chutney. (They are not that good when they get cold, so prepare them just before mealtime.)

Besan Dosa with Red Bell Pepper Chutney
Besan Dosas, Red Bell Pepper Chutney with Coriander Flower Garnish ~ Our Simple Lunch Today

More About Besan Dosa:
Video blogging of Puda by Jay Dave and Sisters (entertaining)
Kay’s Besan Cheela
Italian Version-Socca from Tasty Bytes

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Potato Curry Puffs ~ A Pictorial

curry puffs

Potato puffs also known as curry puffs are one of the most popular items sold at Indian bakeries. Flaky wrap and spicy filling, people love them a lot. They are prepared with puff pastry like dough, and the filling varies. Common is potato, then there is egg and also chicken etc. Baked to golden perfection, hot from the oven, with coffee or tea, the chat and the laughs – I can see going back to college days.

Thanks to ready availability of good quality puff pastry, I can bake them at home easily. My version has all the flavor and eye appeal of bakery-style curry puffs, but they are smaller in size, hence more figure and finger friendly.

For filling, I prepared potato curry with red potatoes. Boiled the potatoes to tender, and then peeled the skins, cut them to tiny pieces. Sautéed them with tadka seasoning, onions and peas. Added salt, chilli and turmeric to taste. The potato filling was ready.

For wrapping, I used the frozen puff pastry from Trader Joe’s. There are four sheets in one pack, and they were stuck to each other. So I cut them to three strips. Rolled each one to a thin rectangle. Divided again into eight equal portions. Placed a tablespoon of potato curry in each portion, did a roll, and baked them at 350°F for about 15 minutes to golden-brown.

Here is the whole process in images.


Puff Pastry Strip and Potato Curry Filling


Puff pastry strip rolled into a thin rectangle and divided into eight equal portions. Then wrapped around the potato curry filling. (I’ve refrigerated the dough after rolling and after wrapping for about two minutes each time, to firm-up the dough and for sticky free results.


Potato puffs on a baking pan. (I placed the attached ends on the bottom side, so that they won’t open up during baking.)


Baked at 350°F for about 15 minutes, Potato puffs ~ Hot out of the Oven


Potato Curry Puffs with Red Pepper Chutney ~ for Potato Fe(a)st at DK’s

Notes:
Puff pastry doesn’t like heat. Refrigerate frequently and work with firm dough for sticky-free results.

~ Indira

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Puri Pictorial


Puris ~ The Happy, Lovable Cousins of Chapatis

Made with special wheat flour called atta, rolled out to paper-thin circles and puffed to peach colored balloons, delicate and delectable puris means pure pleasure guaranteed.

I usually prepare puris at home for friends get-togethers or when I host a party, but very rarely for us. It has to be a special occasion and today is one such day for us. To celebrate, a party call was sent out by Anita of A Mad Tea Party, the fabulous food blogger from Delhi. I wanted to join. So, here I am at the party with Nandyala-style puri treats.

Atta
Whole Wheat Flour from India and Tap Water from Seattle:) ~ for Puri Dough

Recipe:
(Makes about 15- 18 small salad-plate sized puris)

For Puri dough:
3 cups atta (Special wheat flour from India)
1½ cups of warm water
1 teaspoon salt

To deep-fry
3 cups peanut oil
sturdy based kadai or wok
A big slotted spoon

In a bowl, combine the flour and salt. Move the flour to the sides of the bowl to make a small well in the center. Pour water into the well. Using fingers combine the ingredients, until the flour comes together to firm dough. (For puris, I make the dough very tight, so that when deep fried they won’t absorb lot of oil and look greasy. Tight dough also helps to balloon the puris.)

Gently knead the dough for a minute or two to remove the creases and until the surface is smooth. Cover the bowl with a plate and set aside for about 30 minutes. Then, follow the puri pictorial.


Roll out the Puri dough to a round coil about the width of baby’s fist.


Divide the dough to equal portions and shape each portion to a round.


Using a rolling pin, press the round to a circle of greeting card thickness


Place the kadai on stovetop. Add and heat the peanut oil to frying hot(375 F). Carefully slip the pressed puri round into hot oil. Gently push-down once with slotted spoon, and let the hot oil work its magic.


The puri comes out of the oil like a balloon. Flip and fry for few seconds


We want not red nor angry-red but peach color for Puri. Remove to a paper covered plate. Serve hot with a curry, dal or chutney.


Puris with Red and Green Capsicum Bhaji ~ for A Mad Tea Party

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Thumbnail Gallery

This is a collection of my favorite images taken from the recipes I have blogged so far on Mahanandi. These images appeal to me personally for a variety of reasons, some for technical reasons and others for aesthetic reasons. I hope you enjoy them too.

a:
(aloo, amla and avocado)

Aloo Chole Aloo Gobhi (Cauliflower kURMA) Aloo Menthi Baby Alu - Oven Baked (Baby Red Potatoes)
Aloo Kurma Aloo Pulusu Amal Pickle Avocado Chapati

b:
(bhakshala rasam, blackeye peas, brinjal, brussels sprouts, buggani, besan, beetroot, bendi, beans, beerakaya, banana, banana pepper and bajjis)

Bhakshala Rasam Blackeye Pea Vada Brinjal - Jaggery Chutney (Vankaya Bellam Pacchadi) Brinjal-Ginger Fry Brinjal-Potato Kurma
Brinjal - Stuffed with peanuts and sesame Stuffed Brinjal Curry (with chana dal etc) Brinjal Babies in Masala Sauce (Gutti Vankaya -2) Brussels Sprouts Curry Brussels Sprouts - Potato - Green Garbanzo Curry
Buggani Besan Dosa Beetroot Curry Beetroot - Red Cabbage - Red Beans Curry Beets and Carrots- Steamed
Okra (Bendakaya) Curry Okra (Bendakaya) Sambhar Okra - Split Pea Stew Okra in Yogurt Sauce (Dahi Bindi) Green Bean Curry
Ridgegourd Chutney Ridgegourd-Potato-Carrot Curry Ridgegourd Dal Ridgegourd-Tomato Kurma Ridgegourd Curry
Beerakaya Pesara Pappu (Ridge gourd/turai and moongdal) Banana-Walnut Cake Banana Pepper Curry Banana Pepper Kurma Bajji Platter

c:
(cabbage, capsicum, caramel, carrot, chana masala, chaaru, cherries, cherry pepper, chestnuts, chikkudu kaya, chitrannam, chocolate, cilantro, cluster beans, coconut, corn meal, couscous, cranberries and cucumber)

Cabbage Curry Capsicum Peanut Kurma Capsicum Curry Capcicum (3 colors) Fry Capsicum Chutney
Capsicum Stuffed with Potatoes Caramel Toffee Carrot Cake Chana Masala Chappidi Pappu
Cherry Clafouti Cherry Peppers - Stuffed Chestnut-Almond Cookies Roasted Chestnuts Chikkudu Pulusu
Chikkudu Fry Chitrannam Chocolate Cake Chocolate Covered Sesame Rounds Cilantro Chutney
Corinader - Pappula Chutney Cluster Beans Curry Gawar Beans Curry (Mattikayala Kura) Coconut Chutney Coconut Chutney - Raw Style
Coconut Milk Corn-Okra Bread Cornmeal - Cabbage Muffins Couscous Upma Cranberry-Corn Bread
Cranberry Jam Cranberry Clove Marmalade Cucumber Pickle

d:e:f:g:h:
(dondakaya, drumsticks, eggplant, eggs, frittata, fruit tart, ghee, gongura, guggullu and hominy grits)

Dondakaya (Tindora) Fry Dondakaya-Nuvvula Kura Dondakaya Pappu (Tindora Dal) Drumsticks - Tomato Curry Eggplant Chole
Eggplant Curry Egg Bajji Egg Kurma Egg Puffs prepared with Paratha Egg Frittata
Fruit Tart Ghee Gongura Pappu Guggullu with Blackyeye Peas Gongura Chutney
Guggullu - Chickpeas Guggullu - Kala Chana Guggullu - Fresh Peas Grits Upma (Hominy Grits)

i:j:k:l:
(idli kaaram, idli, jaggery, kadala curry, kakara, lasagna, lentil burger, lima beans, limes and lemon cucumber)

Idly Karam Podi Idly Jaggery (Bellam, Gur) Black Chickpea Curry (Kadala Curry) Kakara Chips
Kakara Curry Lasagna _ Stuffed Lentil Burgers Lima Beans Curry Lime Pickle
Budamkaya Pappu (Dosakaya, Lemon Cucumber Dal)

m:
(mamoul, mango, masala-tea;dosa;idli, menthi, mint, mirchi bajji, moong beans, muruku and majjiga mirapa)

mamoul Mango-Coconut Pulihora Mango Dal Mango Jam Mango - Sesame Curry
Mango - Strawberry Popsicle Mango Pulihora Mango Salsa Mango - Strawberry Scones Mango-Yogurt Rice
Masala Tea Masala Dosa Masala Idly Menthi Dal Methi Chutney
Methi Chole Methi - Coconut Pulao Mint Pulao Mirchi Bajjis Mirchi Bajji - Hyderabad Style
Moongbean Curry Moongdal Rasam Moong bean - Plantain Curry Moong Dal Aamti with Kokum and Goda Masala Murukulu
Majjiga Mirapa (Dahi Mirchi)

n:o:
(naan, nimona, oatmeal and onion)

Naan Nimona (Green Pea Kurma) Oatmeal Upma Onion Chutney

p:
(paneer, pappulu, pappu chaaru, paramannam, parappu usli, pasta, pie, peanuts, pesarattu, plantain, pongali, ponganalu, popu and portabella)

Palak Paneer Paneer Paneer Jalfrezi Spicy Pappula Podi Pappu Chaaru with Bendakaya (Okra Chaaru)
Paramannan (Sweet Rice) Green Beans Parappu Usli Parappu Usli with Gawar Beans (matti kayalu) Pasta in Basil Spinach Sauce Pasta in Red Capsicum Sauce
Pasta in Cherry Tomato Sauce Pasta (Melon Seed)Upma Penne Marinara with Goat Cheese Peach Pie Peanut Chutney
Peanut Pachhi Pulusu (Peanut Cold No-Boil Rasam) Pesarattu Sprouted Moongdal Dosa Plantain Chips Plantain Curry
Plantain Sweet Plantain in Mustard-Coconut Paste Pongal Ponganalu Ponganalu - Sweet
Ponganalu with Spinach and Sara Pappu Popu or Tadka (TIragamatha) Portabella - Stuffed

r:
(raagi, red beans, red chillies, red radish, rice noodles and rosematta rice)

Ragi Dosa Ragi Malt Ragi Mudda (Sankati) Red Bean Pizza Red Chilli Garlic Powder
Red Radish Curry Red Radish - Potato Curry Red Radish Pulao Rice Noodles with Tofu in Fiery Peanut Sauce Paneer Pad Thai
Rosematta Rice (Kerala Red Rice)

s:
(sesame, shallots, silk squash, sonti, sorakaya, sorghum, soya, spinach, steelers pizza, sweet burger and sarson)

Sesame Burgers Shallot Sambhar Silk Squash Curry Burger Sonti Coffee and Tea Sonti Kashayam
Sorakaya - Pappula Kurma Sorakaya - Yogurt Kurma Sorakya - Nuvvula Kura Sorghum Roti Soymilk Halwa
Soymilk - Homemade Spinach Dal Spinach - Garlic Dal Spinach Curry Steelers Pizza
SV Temple Food Sweet Burger Sarson Da Saag (Mustard Greens, Spinach and Paneer)

t:u:v:w:x:y:z:
(taro root, tomatoes, turnips, undrallu, upma, watermelon, wheat flour dosa, white radish, whole wheat bread, wild rice, yogurt, yuba and zucchini)

Taro Root Rasam (Chaama Dumpala Rasam) Taro Root Chips (Chama Dumpa Fry) Tomatoes - Oven Dried Tomato Pulao Tomato Rasam
Turnip (Shalgam) Masala Kudumulu, Undrallu Upma- Cracked Wheat Watermelon Granita with Cherries Wheat Flour Dosa
White Radish Sambhar Whole Wheat Bread Wild Rice Yogurt - Homemade Yuba - Potato Round
Zucchini Kurma

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Jihva For Mangoes

No other fruit is as delicious and magnificent as mango. Now is the mango season in India and I thought mango would be the right ingredient to start the JFI. I was little bit nervous and was not sure how the response is going to be, since this is the first time I am hosting an event in my blog. The responses I received showed how dear this fruit is to all of us. Mango is not just a delicious fruit; most of us also have very fond memories related with it. That might be the mango tree in the back yard, or might be one of those summer vacations at grand parents’ house where we enjoyed the fruits, or might be the avakaaya preparation that we did with mother – so many precious mango memories!

I would like to thank all the participants, fellow bloggers and readers for your exhilarating enthusiasm, participation and interest. I am humbled to receive such a vivid variety of recipes for this event. Each one of these entries is excellent and I enjoyed them all and am sure you would do too.

Following are the entries that I received for the JFI ~ Mango event.

Recipes with Green, Unripe Mango

Ambe Dal with Green Unripe Mango
Ambe Dal
By Nupur of One Hot Stove
Grated Mango, Chana Dal, Coconut, Cilantro and Tadka
Mango-Spinach Dal
Mango-Spinach Dal
By Mythili of Vindu
Mango, Spinach, Toor dal, Chilli Powder and Tadka

Mango Pickle
Mamidikaaya Chutney
By Lakshmi of Flavors of Indian Rasoi
Unripe Mango, Ginger, Chilli Powder

Mango Thokku Pickle
Mango Tokku
By Menu Today
Grated Mango, Gingelly Oil, Jaggery
Raw Mango Raita
Raw Mango Raita
By Shilpi of Memoirs From My Kitchen
Unripe Mango, Yogurt and Tadka
Tender Mango Pickle
Vadu Maanga Pickle
By Srikala of Mango Mirattals
Whole Tender Mangoes, Mustard and Red Chillies

Mango dal with Urad Dal
Uddamethi
By Ashwini of Food For Thought
Unripe Mangoes, Black Gram, Fenugreek

Grated Mango Pickle
Mango Thokku (Grated Mango Pickle)
By Karthi Kannan of Kitchenmate
Grated Mango, Gingely Oil, Chilli Powder

Mango Rasam
Mamidikaya Pachi Pulusu
By Love2Cook of Cooking Medley
Unripe Mango, Onion and cilantro
Methamba(Mango-Fenugreek Relish)
Methamba – Sweet & Savoury Mango Relish
By Vaishali of Happy Burp
Mango Cubes, Jaggery, Chilli Powder

Mamidikaya Putnalu Pachadi
Mamidikaya Putnalu Pachadi
By Santhi of Me and My Kitchen
Mango, Dalia, Red Chillies and Jaggery


Mango Chutney
Aamer Chatni (Green Mango Chutney)
By Sury of Lima Beans and Delhi Chaat
Mango, Sugar, Ginger and Panch Phoron
Mango Pickle
Vendhaya Manga
By Menu Today
Unripe Mango Pieces, Red Chilli Powder, Hing
Unripe Mango Pieces in Jaggery Syrup
Green Mango in Jaggery Syrup
By Anthony of Anthony’s Kitchen
Green Mango Pieces, Jaggery
Mango Methi Pickle
Raw Mango – Methi Chutney
By Padma of Vantalu
Unripe Mango, Methi seeds, red chilli powder
Avakaya (Mango Pickle - Andhra Style)
Mango Pickle (Aavakaaya)
By Tanuja of Kodalis Kitchen
Unripe Mango, Fenugreek, Mustard and Red chilli powder

Mango Curry
Mango Curry
By Bilbo of Smorgasbord
Unripe Mango, Green Chillies and Tadka


Cut Mango Pickle
Cut Mango Pickle
By Smitha of Andhra Food Network
Unripe Mango, Tamarind and Tadka

Recipes with Ripe Mango


Mango Sago
Mango Sago
By Rokh of Tham Jiak
Mango, Sago Pearls and Milk

Mango Tart
Mango, Coconut and Ricotta Tartlets
By Haalo of Cook (Almost) Anything Atleast Once
Mango cubes and Puff Pastry


Mango Gazpacho
Mango Gazpacho
By Mika of The Green Jackfruit
Mango, Orange Juice, Evoo and Peppers


Mango-Pineapple Salsa
Mango-Pineapple Salsa
by Barbara of Tigers and Strawberries
Mango, Pineapple, Shallot and Bell Pepper


Mango Cake
Mango Cake
By Revathi of En Ulagam
Mango, All Purpose Flour, Egg Whites and Raisins


Mini Mango Cheesecake
Mini Mango Cheesecake
By Saffron of Saffron Hut
Mango, Cheesecake Mix, Walnuts and Milk


Maampazha Pulisseri
Maampazha Pulisseri
By RP of My Workshop
Mango, Yogurt, Coconut and Tadka
Mango-Ginger Chutney
Mango-Ginger Chutney
Rosie –What’s The Recipe Today Jim?
Mango, Onion, Ginger and Garlic

Mango Mousse or Mousse Di Mango
Simple Mango Mousse
By Ilva of Lucullian Delights
Mango, Fresh Cream and Gelatin
Jonny Cake with Mango-Rhubarb Sauce
Johnny Cake with Mango-Rhubarb Sauce
By Linda of Out Of The Garden
Mango, Rhubarb Stalks and Cornmeal


Mango Chaat
Mango Chaat
By Gini of Salt and Pepper
Mango, Grapes, Peanuts and Chaat Masala


Sticky Rice without Mangoes
Mamuang Kao
By Susan of Porcini Chronicles
Mango, Thai rice, Coconut milk, Sugar



Mambazha Kutan with Soy
By Vidya of Today’s Menu
Mango, Coconut, Soy, Buttermilk and Spices
Mango, Corn, Jicama Salad
Mango, Corn, Jicama Salad
By Gabriella of Reluctant Housewife
Mango, Corn, Jicama and Vinaigrette

Mango Pancakes
Mango Pancakes
By Nandita of Saffron Trail
Fresh Grated Mango, All purpose flour, ginger, all spice and buttermilk
Mango-Millet Cupcakes
Mango Cupcakes
By Marie-Laure of � D�lices
Mango, Millet, Milk and Coconut

Mango Tofu Curry
Mango Tofu Curry
By Mandira of Ahaar
Ripe Mango, Tofu and Veggies

Recipes with Mango Puree/Pulp


Rice Pudding with Mango
Rice Pudding with Mango
By Santhi of Me and My Kitchen
Mango, Basmati Rice, Milk and Cardamom

Mango Creme Brulee
Mango Creme Brulee
By Yum of Record of What I’m Eating
Mango, Heavy Cream, Egg Yolks and Chilli Powder

Mango Mousse
Mango Mousse
By Archana of Spicyana
Mangoes, condensed milk, Eggs and Whipped Cream
Spiral Mango Pastries
Spiral Mango Pastries
By Gattina of Gattina
Mango Puree, Macadamia Nut and Ricotta Cheese

Mango & Glutinious Rice Kuih
Mango & Glutinious Rice Kuih
By Puspha of Pusiva’s Culinary Studio
Mango, Glutinious Rice, Coconut Milk

Mango Payasam
Mango Payasam
By Ramya of Cooking Within My Grasp
Mango, Milk, Sugar

Mango Lassi
Aam Ki Lassi (Mango Lassi)
By Priya of Sugar and Spice
Mango, Yogurt, Sugar and Orange Juice


Mango Creme Brulee
Mango Cr�me Brulee
By RP of My Workshop
Mango Puree, Egg Yolks, Heavy Cream

Mango Pie
Mango Pie
By Vee of Past, Present and Me
Mangoes, Creamcheese, Gelatin

Mango - Cracked  Wheat Cake
Mango – Cracked Wheat Cake
By Arjuna of Krishna&Arjuna’s World
Mango Pulp, Cracked Wheat, Butter
Mango Pudding with Coconut Sago
Mango Pudding with Coconut Sago
By Sam of Sweet Pleasure
Mango Puree, Milk, Heavy Cream, Gelatin, Coconut Milk, Tapioca Pearls
Mango Pudding
Mango Pudding
By Nandita of Saffron Trail
Mango Puree, Evaporated Milk, Sugar and Gelatin
Kesar Mango Cheesecake
Kesar Mango Cheesecake
By Rainee of la_pgal
Mango Pulp, Tofu, Green Tea
Fresh Mango and Cherry Topping
Sweet Mango Bobbatlu
Sweet Mango Bobbatlu
By Vineela of Vineela’s Cuisine
Mango Pulp, Jaggery, All Purpose Flour and Ghee

Mango Payasam
Mango Payasam
By Sailaja of Sailu’s Food
Mango, Milk, Rice and Cardamom


Mango Shrikhand (Aamrakhand)
Mango Shrikhand (Aamras)
By Manasa of Sanjose, CA
Mango Pulp, Yogurt, Sourcream and Sugar

Recipes with Dried Mango

Mango -Almond Oatmeal Cookies
Mango-Almond Oatmeal Cookies
By Baking Fairy
Dried Mango, Oatmeal, Almond

Some of My Recipes with Mango


Mango Pulihora (Mango Rice)
Mango Pulihora (Mango Rice)
By Indira of Mahanandi
Grated Unripe Mango, Rice and Seasoning

Mango Dal
Mango Dal
By Indira of Mahanandi
Unripe Mango, Toordal, Chilli Powder and Tadka

Mango Halwa
Mango Halwa
By Indira of Mahanandi
Mango Cubes, Semolina, Sugar and Cardamom

Fruit Tart with Mangoes
Fruit Tart with Mangoes
By Indira of Mahanandi
Fresh Mangoes, Strawberries, Cherries, Tartshell and Walnuts

Yogurt Rice with Mangoes
Yogurt Rice with Mangoes
By Indira of Mahanandi
Mango cubes, Rice, Milk and Yogurt Culture


Mango Jam
Homemade Mango Jam
by Indira of Mahanandi
Mango, Sugar and Lemon Juice

Mango Memoirs – Short Essays

“Every summer in Madras was filled with the sumptuous, succulent, luscious king of fruits, the intricate and sweet mango,… Maitri remembers. “How I love thee… How many white T-shirts I have stained with your inimitable juice,” she asks in mock humour.”
Mango Fool by Tilotamma of “Apropos of Nothing“.

**** ****

“On the courtyard of my mother�s house in a quiet sunny seaside town of Cherthala (Kerala), stood a large, shady mango tree, on which, as kids, we used to have swings for Onam, and other celebrations. Come April- May, that blessed tree is all drooping down with a heavy load of mangoes, with the finest form and color.”
In a Mango Mood by Archana of Spicyana

**** ****

“When I was a kid, we had 4 different kinds of mango trees in our compound. We never had to buy a mango. Baby mangoes, sour mangoes, unripe, ripe, sweet mangoes were all lavishly available during the season. We, the kids, loved to eat baby mangoes with salt. I remember taking baby mangoes in my schoolbag to distribute among my friends.”
Mango Adventures by RP of My Workshop

**** ****

“The story goes like this – Sage Naradha once brought a Mango fruit as an offering to Lord Shiva and there was a fight between Lord Ganesha and Lord Muruga as to who would get the fruit. Lord Shiva told them they have to go around the world thrice and whoever comes first would get the mango . Lord Muruga at one flew in his peacock around the world. Lord Ganesha cleverly went around his parents thrice indicating that they were his universe. So he won the Mango Fruit.”
Food of Gods by Priya of Sugar and Spice

**** ****

“We will replace our full-fat buffalo milk, that we grew up on, with 2%. We will melt unsalted butter and pretend that it is asli desi ghee. Heck, we will even pretend that tofu is a vegetable. Eventually, we will get used to all of that and stop craving for the original. One thing we will never be able to replace or stop missing is the indian mango.”
For Jihva by Vee of Past, Present and Me

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“I remember how those mangoes tasted: rich and ripe, filled with honied juice and a heady flavor that was unlike any other fruit in the world. Grandpa would liken them to bananas mixed with peaches and cantelope melons, but I never thought he was right. There was nothing that tasted like them, nothing. They were sweet, like the scent of honeysuckle in high summer, and they were smoother and butterier than a peach. They were so good, I always thought that people who said that the fruit Eve tempted Adam with was an apple were dead wrong. “
It Had to Have Been a Mango – By Barbara of Tigers and Strawberries.

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Jihva For Mango

No other fruit is as delicious and magnificent as mango. Now is the mango season in India and I thought mango would be the right ingredient to start the JFI. I was little bit nervous and was not sure how the response is going to be, since this is the first time I am hosting an event in my blog. The responses I received showed how dear this fruit is to all of us. Mango is not just a delicious fruit; most of us also have very fond memories related with it. That might be the mango tree in the back yard, or might be one of those summer vacations at grand parents’ house where we enjoyed the fruits, or might be the avakaaya preparation that we did with mother… so many precious mango memories!

I would like to thank all the participants, fellow bloggers and readers for your exhilarating enthusiasm, participation and interest. I am humbled to receive such a vivid variety of recipes for this event. Each one of these entries is excellent and I enjoyed them all and am sure you’d do too.

Following are the entries that I received for the JFI ~ Mango event.

Recipes with Green, Unripe Mango

Ambe Dal with Green Unripe Mango
Ambe Dal
By Nupur of One Hot Stove
Grated Mango, Chana Dal, Coconut, Cilantro and Tadka
Mango-Spinach Dal
Mango-Spinach Dal
By Mythili of Vindu
Mango, Spinach, Toor dal, Chilli Powder and Tadka

Mango Pickle
Mamidikaaya Chutney
By Lakshmi of Flavors of Indian Rasoi
Unripe Mango, Ginger, Chilli Powder

Mango Thokku Pickle
Mango Tokku
By Menu Today
Grated Mango, Gingelly Oil, Jaggery
Raw Mango Raita
Raw Mango Raita
By Shilpi of Memoirs From My Kitchen
Unripe Mango, Yogurt and Tadka
Tender Mango Pickle
Vadu Maanga Pickle
By Srikala of Mango Mirattals
Whole Tender Mangoes, Mustard and Red Chillies

Mango dal with Urad Dal
Uddamethi
By Ashwini of Food For Thought
Unripe Mangoes, Black Gram, Fenugreek

Grated Mango Pickle
Mango Thokku (Grated Mango Pickle)
By Karthi Kannan of Kitchenmate
Grated Mango, Gingely Oil, Chilli Powder

Mango Rasam
Mamidikaya Pachi Pulusu
By Love2Cook of Cooking Medley
Unripe Mango, Onion and cilantro
Methamba(Mango-Fenugreek Relish)
Methamba – Sweet & Savoury Mango Relish
By Vaishali of Happy Burp
Mango Cubes, Jaggery, Chilli Powder

Mamidikaya Putnalu Pachadi
Mamidikaya Putnalu Pachadi
By Santhi of Me and My Kitchen
Mango, Dalia, Red Chillies and Jaggery


Mango Chutney
Aamer Chatni (Green Mango Chutney)
By Sury of Lima Beans and Delhi Chaat
Mango, Sugar, Ginger and Panch Phoron
Mango Pickle
Vendhaya Manga
By Menu Today
Unripe Mango Pieces, Red Chilli Powder, Hing
Unripe Mango Pieces in Jaggery Syrup
Green Mango in Jaggery Syrup
By Anthony of Anthony’s Kitchen
Green Mango Pieces, Jaggery
Mango Methi Pickle
Raw Mango – Methi Chutney
By Padma of Vantalu
Unripe Mango, Methi seeds, red chilli powder
Avakaya (Mango Pickle - Andhra Style)
Mango Pickle (Aavakaaya)
By Tanuja of Kodalis Kitchen
Unripe Mango, Fenugreek, Mustard and Red chilli powder

Mango Curry
Mango Curry
By Bilbo of Smorgasbord
Unripe Mango, Green Chillies and Tadka


Cut Mango Pickle
Cut Mango Pickle
By Smitha of Andhra Food Network
Unripe Mango, Tamarind and Tadka

Recipes with Ripe Mango


Mango Sago
Mango Sago
By Rokh of Tham Jiak
Mango, Sago Pearls and Milk

Mango Tart
Mango, Coconut and Ricotta Tartlets
By Haalo of Cook (Almost) Anything Atleast Once
Mango cubes and Puff Pastry


Mango Gazpacho
Mango Gazpacho
By Mika of The Green Jackfruit
Mango, Orange Juice, Evoo and Peppers


Mango-Pineapple Salsa
Mango-Pineapple Salsa
by Barbara of Tigers and Strawberries
Mango, Pineapple, Shallot and Bell Pepper


Mango Cake
Mango Cake
By Revathi of En Ulagam
Mango, All Purpose Flour, Egg Whites and Raisins


Mini Mango Cheesecake
Mini Mango Cheesecake
By Saffron of Saffron Hut
Mango, Cheesecake Mix, Walnuts and Milk


Maampazha Pulisseri
Maampazha Pulisseri
By RP of My Workshop
Mango, Yogurt, Coconut and Tadka
Mango-Ginger Chutney
Mango-Ginger Chutney
Rosie –What’s The Recipe Today Jim?
Mango, Onion, Ginger and Garlic

Mango Mousse or Mousse Di Mango
Simple Mango Mousse
By Ilva of Lucullian Delights
Mango, Fresh Cream and Gelatin
Jonny Cake with Mango-Rhubarb Sauce
Johnny Cake with Mango-Rhubarb Sauce
By Linda of Out Of The Garden
Mango, Rhubarb Stalks and Cornmeal


Mango Chaat
Mango Chaat
By Gini of Salt and Pepper
Mango, Grapes, Peanuts and Chaat Masala


Sticky Rice without Mangoes
Mamuang Kao
By Susan of Porcini Chronicles
Mango, Thai rice, Coconut milk, Sugar



Mambazha Kutan with Soy
By Vidya of Today’s Menu
Mango, Coconut, Soy, Buttermilk and Spices
Mango, Corn, Jicama Salad
Mango, Corn, Jicama Salad
By Gabriella of Reluctant Housewife
Mango, Corn, Jicama and Vinaigrette

Mango Pancakes
Mango Pancakes
By Nandita of Saffron Trail
Fresh Grated Mango, All purpose flour, ginger, all spice and buttermilk
Mango-Millet Cupcakes
Mango Cupcakes
By Marie-Laure of Ô Délices
Mango, Millet, Milk and Coconut

Mango Tofu Curry
Mango Tofu Curry
By Mandira of Ahaar
Ripe Mango, Tofu and Veggies

Recipes with Mango Puree/Pulp


Rice Pudding with Mango
Rice Pudding with Mango
By Santhi of Me and My Kitchen
Mango, Basmati Rice, Milk and Cardamom

Mango Creme Brulee
Mango Creme Brulee
By Yum of Record of What I’m Eating
Mango, Heavy Cream, Egg Yolks and Chilli Powder

Mango Mousse
Mango Mousse
By Archana of Spicyana
Mangoes, condensed milk, Eggs and Whipped Cream
Spiral Mango Pastries
Spiral Mango Pastries
By Gattina of Gattina
Mango Puree, Macadamia Nut and Ricotta Cheese

Mango & Glutinious Rice Kuih
Mango & Glutinious Rice Kuih
By Puspha of Pusiva’s Culinary Studio
Mango, Glutinious Rice, Coconut Milk

Mango Payasam
Mango Payasam
By Ramya of Cooking Within My Grasp
Mango, Milk, Sugar

Mango Lassi
Aam Ki Lassi (Mango Lassi)
By Priya of Sugar and Spice
Mango, Yogurt, Sugar and Orange Juice


Mango Creme Brulee
Mango Crème Brulee
By RP of My Workshop
Mango Puree, Egg Yolks, Heavy Cream

Mango Pie
Mango Pie
By Vee of Past, Present and Me
Mangoes, Creamcheese, Gelatin

Mango - Cracked  Wheat Cake
Mango – Cracked Wheat Cake
By Arjuna of Krishna&Arjuna’s World
Mango Pulp, Cracked Wheat, Butter
Mango Pudding with Coconut Sago
Mango Pudding with Coconut Sago
By Sam of Sweet Pleasure
Mango Puree, Milk, Heavy Cream, Gelatin, Coconut Milk, Tapioca Pearls
Mango Pudding
Mango Pudding
By Nandita of Saffron Trail
Mango Puree, Evaporated Milk, Sugar and Gelatin
Kesar Mango Cheesecake
Kesar Mango Cheesecake
By Rainee of la_pgal
Mango Pulp, Tofu, Green Tea
Fresh Mango and Cherry Topping
Sweet Mango Bobbatlu
Sweet Mango Bobbatlu
By Vineela of Vineela’s Cuisine
Mango Pulp, Jaggery, All Purpose Flour and Ghee

Mango Payasam
Mango Payasam
By Sailaja of Sailu’s Food
Mango, Milk, Rice and Cardamom


Mango Shrikhand (Aamrakhand)
Mango Shrikhand (Aamras)
By Manasa of Sanjose, CA
Mango Pulp, Yogurt, Sourcream and Sugar

Recipes with Dried Mango

Mango -Almond Oatmeal Cookies
Mango-Almond Oatmeal Cookies
By Baking Fairy
Dried Mango, Oatmeal, Almond

Some of My Recipes with Mango


Mango Pulihora (Mango Rice)
Mango Pulihora (Mango Rice)
By Indira of Mahanandi
Grated Unripe Mango, Rice and Seasoning

Mango Dal
Mango Dal
By Indira of Mahanandi
Unripe Mango, Toordal, Chilli Powder and Tadka

Mango Halwa
Mango Halwa
By Indira of Mahanandi
Mango Cubes, Semolina, Sugar and Cardamom

Fruit Tart with Mangoes
Fruit Tart with Mangoes
By Indira of Mahanandi
Fresh Mangoes, Strawberries, Cherries, Tartshell and Walnuts

Yogurt Rice with Mangoes
Yogurt Rice with Mangoes
By Indira of Mahanandi
Mango cubes, Rice, Milk and Yogurt Culture


Mango Jam
Homemade Mango Jam
by Indira of Mahanandi
Mango, Sugar and Lemon Juice

Mango Memoirs – Short Essays

‘‘Every summer in Madras was filled with the sumptuous, succulent, luscious king of fruits, the intricate and sweet mango,’’ Maitri remembers. ‘‘How I love thee… How many white T-shirts I have stained with your inimitable juice,’’ she asks in mock humour.”
Mango Fool by Tilotamma of “Apropos of Nothing“.

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‘‘On the courtyard of my mother’s house in a quiet sunny seaside town of Cherthala (Kerala), stood a large, shady mango tree, on which, as kids, we used to have swings for Onam, and other celebrations. Come April- May, that blessed tree is all drooping down with a heavy load of mangoes, with the finest form and color.”
In a Mango Mood by Archana of Spicyana

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‘‘When I was a kid, we had 4 different kinds of mango trees in our compound. We never had to buy a mango. Baby mangoes, sour mangoes, unripe, ripe, sweet mangoes were all lavishly available during the season. We, the kids, loved to eat baby mangoes with salt. I remember taking baby mangoes in my schoolbag to distribute among my friends.”
Mango Adventures by RP of My Workshop

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‘‘The story goes like this … Sage Naradha once brought a Mango Fruit as an offering to Lord Shiva and there was a fight between Lord Ganesha and Lord Muruga as to who would get the fruit. Lord Shiva told them they have to go around the world thrice and whoever comes first would get the mango . Lord Muruga at one flew in his peacock around the world. Lord Ganesha cleverly went around his parents thrice indicating that they were his universe. So he won the Mango Fruit.”
Food of Gods by Priya of Sugar and Spice

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‘‘We will replace our full-fat buffalo milk, that we grew up on, with 2%. We will melt unsalted butter and pretend that it is asli desi ghee. Heck, we will even pretend that tofu is a vegetable. Eventually, we will get used to all of that and stop craving for the original. One thing we will never be able to replace or stop missing is the indian mango.”
For Jihva by Vee of Past, Present and Me

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‘‘I remember how those mangoes tasted: rich and ripe, filled with honied juice and a heady flavor that was unlike any other fruit in the world. Grandpa would liken them to bananas mixed with peaches and cantelope melons, but I never thought he was right. There was nothing that tasted like them, nothing. They were sweet, like the scent of honeysuckle in high summer, and they were smoother and butterier than a peach. They were so good, I always thought that people who said that the fruit Eve tempted Adam with was an apple were dead wrong. “
It Had to Have Been a Mango – By Barbara of Tigers and Strawberries.

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Thank you for participating and see you all again on June 1st at Baking Fairy’s “JFI-Strawberries” event.

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Article and Recipe Index

Mahanandi is easy to navigate, and recipes are archived in four ways.

Browse by Ingredients: Ingredients are listed in alphabetical order in category section on the sidebar of Mahanandi.

Browse by Date or Month: Recipe name appears by hovering the mouse on the calendar. Clicking on the dates in the calendar will take you to the recipe that is blogged on that day. Or click on the month in archives section and then on the date in calendar.

Browse by Title: Recipes are listed in types of meal, courses and cuisines on this page.

Browse for Indian Sweets: Sweets List

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About Culinary Experience and Recipe Inspiration

My culinary life in few words:

I started out as a burper and spitter (aren’t we all?), taste tester, picky eater, ruthless critiquer (1 to 12 years age), trained under my mother’s guidance to dish washer, prep cook, line cook, sous-chef (12 to 25 years) at home. I was a partner and assistant chef, immensely benefited from my other half’s culinary wisdom and wit (25 to 30 years). I am the chief home-chef and kitchen manager at this time.
My culinary experience is a process of progression and I will always be an eager student at Mother Annapoorna’s culinary school.

Recipe Inspiration:

The main portion, about 60 percent of the blogged recipes at Mahanandi listed below, are from my homeNandyala in India.

The remaining 40 percent, inspired by my imagination and the time I spent visiting and browsing famiy, friends and fellow food bloggers real and virtual kitchens.

Index Layout

As a reader, cook, taster and enthusiast I fashioned the index page following the strict Indic culinary wisdom, on how we serve the meal in a traditional setting. This page is laid out in a way, that if you cook a recipe from each category, you would have sampled the complete “Morning to Night” meal experience of my home. The combinations and possibilities are endless. It’s very much possible to re-create the varied and myriad hues of Indian cooking – a different flavor and texture for each of its hundred thousand villages.

“Real Knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance”, the old Sanskrit proverb says. I hope you find here some information and recipes which you recognise, and others which surprise and delight you enough to try them out. Enjoy!

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A Daily Record: Articles, Recipes and Photos from My Home
(From March 26th, 2005 to December 30th, 2009)

Morning Meal:

Dosa, Pesarattu, and Utappam:

Idly:

Minimalism for Morning:

Ponganalu (Paniyaram)

Upma:

Refreshing Paniyam:

Vindu Bhojanam for Mid-day or Night:

(The recipe index is laid out in the traditional serving ritual of Vindu Bhojanam (feast). Water first, then salt, pachadi, podi, uragaya, teepi (sweet), kaaram (snack), festival rice, rice, pappu, kura, pulusu, sambar, rasam, perugu, and the meal ends with sweet taste of Mother Earth, the seasonal fruits like banana, mango etc.)

Pacchadi, Podi and Uragaya:

Pacchadi (using Rolu or Mortar & Pestle):

Pacchadi or Chutney (Made in a Mixer, Blender or Food Processor):

Podi (Spicy Powder):

Uragaya (Pickles of India):

Teepu (Sweets, Bharath- 101):

Festival Sweets:

Mithai:

Karalu or Snacks (Bharath):

Deep Fried in Peanut Oil

Pan-Fried:

Oven Baked:

Traditional Sun~Dried Snacks of Bharath:
(Vadiyam, Papadam, Appadam etc)

Annam & Dhanyam (Rice and Grains):

Festival Rice:

Pulao (Masala Annam, Pilaf, Fried Rice):

Ganji, Kanji or Congee

Articles on Rice and Grains from India:

Chapati, Naan, Paratha, Puri and Roti:

Pappu (Dal, Daal, Dahl):

Pappu With Kandi Pappu (Toor, Tuvar Dal):
(Pappu with Kandi pappu and vegetabels is prepared for daily meals at my home and at Nandyala.)

Pappu With Pesara Pappu (Moong, Mung Dal):

Pappu With With Masoor Dal (Red Lentils):

Pappu with Split Peas – Green and Yellow:
(Split peas are neither toor dal nor chana dal. It’s the truth!)

Chaaru, Pappuchaaru, Pacchi Pulusu, Rasam and Sambar:

Pappuchaaru, Pacchi Pulusu, Rasam:

Sambar: The South Indian Soopa
(Difference between Soup and Sambar – No vegetables are harmed (mashed) in sambar.)

Kura, Vepudu, Poriyal, or Thoran:
(Indian Salads With Minimum Saute)

Cooking cut-up vegetables briskly in a small amount of oil, stir-frying or sauteing is the most popular tenchnique that I use in my cooking. The resulting dish is called “Kura” or “Vepudu” in Telugu.

Kura, Kurma, Pulusu or Subji:

Home Classics with Fresh Vegetables

Home Classics With Beans and Legumes:

Home Classics With Paneer:

Home Classics with Egg:

Home Classics for a Potluck Party of 25:

Restaurant Popular, but to My Palate:

Adapting World’s Classics to My Palate:

Perugu, Dahi, Curd or Yogurt (Raita)

Refreshing Ice (Granita, Icecream, Sherbet):

How to Prepare? The Essentials:

Yogi Diet (Food of Fasting Days):

Vitamins for Everyday: Herbs and Spices with Recipes
(by Anjali Damerla)

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Occidental Food:

Occidental grub happens at my home occasionally. This is a record of such accidents.

Bread, Burger, Pasta and Pizza:

Bread:

Burger (Cutlet) and Sandwich:

Pizza:

Pasta or Noodles – Wheat and Rice:

Sugary Desserts Sans Western Whimsy:

Cakes and Scones Filled with Fruit and Nuts:

Clafouti, Pies and Tarts:

Cookies and Such:

Jams and Such:

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Discoveries and Divine Prasadams:

New Traditions:

Bhakti~Bhukti (Devotion Mixed with Dining):

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Cookery: Books, Food Art, Pots and Pans

Cookbook Reviews and Interviews:

Food Art:

Food Articles:

Pots and Utensils:

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The Joy of Effort ~ Personal and Team:

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Pappula Podi (Putnala/Bhuna Chana Powder) (Spicy Roasted Chickpea Powder)

Roasted Chickpeas, Pappulu, Putnala Pappulu, Dalia - 4 pounds for $4.99, purchased at Subji Mandi, NJ

Pappulu, Putnala pappulu or Dalia are prepared from chickpeas. Not the regular, white chickpeas but from a special variety of chickpeas specific to India and commonly sold under the name “Kala Chana or Black Chickpeas”.

The preparation of pappulu (dalia) is a fascinating process. First, the black chickpeas get soaked in water for several hours, and then after draining, chickpeas are roasted in big caldrons under controlled low fire for several hours. Until the chickpeas turn to crisp. Once the roasting process is completed, the hulls of chickpeas will be removed and each chickpea will be split into two equal pieces. This whole soaking-roasting process intensifies the chickpea flavor, and also changes them to light yellow, mildly sweet pappulu or Dalia. This process is done in special places called Bhattis. Almost every town in Andhra Pradesh would have a bhatti. People go there to buy the freshly prepared pappulu and also the puffed rice There were couple of bhattis near our home in Nandyala and we were used to buy them fresh and hot from those places.

Among all the lentil types available in an Indian store, pappulu are the only one which you can just open the packet and pop them into mouth. As kids and even now, we love to eat them as they are or mixed with murmura. They are a snack item for us, like popcorn. If you are from South India, I assume you already know the pappula taste. For those of you who don’t, you must try them at least once. They are usually sold in Indian grocery shops under the label “Dalia” in lentil section. They are really great tasting, guilt free snack.

Pappulu, Dry Red chillies, Cumin, Salt and Dry Coconut

Pappula Podi is a famous Andhra preparation. In some parts of Andhra this is also called gunpowder. We add it to season the curries and also to prepare chutneys and to spread on dosas, idly, pongali and upma. Pappula Podi not only spices but also adds a mild sweetness to the preparation. This following recipe is from my mother’s and my most valued one. If you are used to besan (gram flour) preparations, try this one instead. You will be delighted, I promise.

Pappula Podi:

1 cup – Pappulu
6 to 8 – dried red chillies, Indian variety
2 tablespoons – grated coconut or dried coconut pieces
1 tablespoon – cumin
½ teaspoon – salt or to taste
4 garlic cloves (this is optional, even without garlic this powder tastes great.)

Take pappulu, chillies, coconut, cumin, garlic and salt in a clean and dry mixer jar or food processor. Grind to fine powder. This is a dry preparation and do not add water. Store the powder in a clean, dry, airtight container. This will stay fresh as long as it remains dry.

The following are the most common ways I enjoy the Pappula Podi:

1. Add a tablespoon of Podi to fistful of cooked rice. Add a teaspoon of ghee. Mix and make small rounds. Eat.

2. Add a tablespoon of Podi to cooked rice and dal (tomato or spinach etc). Add a teaspoon of ghee. Mix and eat.

3. Prepare dosas and spread the pappula Podi on the dosa for Masala Dosa. Yum!

4. Dunk and coat the Idly, Upma and pongal morsels in Pappula Podi, and eat. My new favorite is Pappula Podi and oatmeal upma combination.

5. I also add pappula Podi to vegetable curries. Cabbage, bell pepper, green beans and Indian variety broad beans (Chikkudu kaya), the sauté style curries with these vegetables taste great spiced with pappula Podi. I usually sprinkle one tablespoon of this powder before turning off the heat.)

6. Add roasted onion, garlic and few branches of fresh cilantro to Pappula Podi, along with about half glass of water. Grind to smooth to make an instant chutney.

Pappula Podi (Spicy Roasted Chickpea powder, Putnala pappula powder, Dalia Powder)
Pappula Podi

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Upma with Cracked Wheat

My mother used to make upma for breakfast 2 or 3 times a week when I was growing up. I can’t blame her, with four children, making them to get ready for school in the morning; I don’t know how she even found time to prepare breakfast. Upma is easy to prepare, filling and nutritious. During marriages upma is the standard breakfast item in our area and tastes completely different from that of home made one, I have to say much better. Now I know the secret, measurements of ghee and oil were equal to the upma rava quantity. No wonder it tasted so good. But at home, my mother was always conservative in use of ghee/oil in upma, unconsciously healthy. I didn’t appreciate that back then, but now I do.

Recipe:

Upma Ingredients

2 cups of semolina or suji or cracked wheat and 4 cups of water
(suji:water always in 1:2 ratio)
1 onion, 2 green chillies, 1 carrot, small piece of ginger
– all cut into small pieces
Half cup of fresh peas
Handful of roasted cashews or peanuts
For popu or tiragamata: 1 tsp each – urad dal, chana dal, minced garlic, curry leaves, cumin and mustard seeds.

If you are going to prepare upma with fine semolina or suji, roast them slowly till the color changes from cream to light gold. This process makes them not only more tasty, it also allows the grain to thoroughly mix with water without forming any lumps. For cracked wheat, bulgar because of large size of the grain, this step is not necessary. But roasting always adds some extra flavor so do it if you can spare some time.

Preparation:

Saut�ing the Ingredients Adding water to the ingredients

Heat 2 tsp of oil in a pan, add popu ingredients in the order listed. Popu is a must for upma. When fried in oil, urad dal and chana dal bring cruchy nuttiness, garlic and curry leaves add some sweet fragrance, where as cumin and mustard seeds some essential oils and health benefits.

When mustard seeds start to jump around, then quickly add onions, green chillies, ginger, carrot and peas. Saute them to tender. Sometimes, I also add other vegetables like potato, bell peppers and tomato to make it more rich and nutritious. You can change the vegetables and create numerous varieties of upma. Do not be afraid to experiment. Upma is a very forgiving recipe.

Add 4 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix. Close the lid and bring the water to a boil on high heat.

Adding Upma ravva Upma in final stage of making

Once the water starts boiling, reduce the heat. Pour the upma ravva (suji, semolina, or cracked wheat) slowly, stirring continously with a spoon, to prevent the lump formation.

Also add the toasted cashews or peanuts. On reduced heat, cook the upma covered, untill all the water is absorbed and upma becomes soft and smooth like porridge. Turn off the heat and let it sit for few more minutes, covered.

Serve warm with lime/lemon juice sprinkled to taste. Have delicious upma with pickle (mango or lemon) or with chutney (coconut or peanut).

Upma and Andhra Mango Pickle

Upma with Mango Pickle. Traditionally a breakfast, but now at my home, a quick filling meal on a weekend or on a busy day.

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