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Drinks

Panakam Recipe

Panakam is a beverage prepared with jaggery, cardamom powder and water. Ingredients like pepper powder and ginger powder can also be added.

August 19, 2026
Main Course

Palakura Pappu

Palakura pappu is a simple andhra style lentil dish cooked with indian spinach and tempered with spices. This is usually served with rice or chapati. In this post I have shared 2 methods to make palakura pappu. The first one is the traditional method made by pressure cooking. The second one is the d

August 19, 2026
Dessert / Sweet

Pala thalikalu recipe

Pala thalikalu is a sweet dish made of handmade rice noodles, jaggery, ghee and nuts. It is a festive food that is offered to the god during puja.

August 19, 2026
Main Course

Methi Rice Recipe (Methi Leaves Rice)

A quick methi leaves recipe made with rice, fenugreek leaves, green peas and basic spices. This simple and healthy dish is great for lunch box either to school or to office. Instructions included for stovetop and instant pot.

August 19, 2026
Side

Methi Dal Recipe (Menthi Kura Pappu)

A delicious protein packed dish made with lentils, fenugreek leaves, spices and herbs. Serve it with rice or roti. Instant pot & stove top instructions included.

August 19, 2026
Main Course

Mamidikaya Pappu | Mango Dal

Mamidikaya pappu is Andhra style Mango dal where lentils are cooked with green mango, spices and curry leaves. Serve it over rice. Don't have a pressure cooker? check my notes section below

August 19, 2026
Side

Kakarakaya fry

Kakarakaya fry - South Indian style bitter gourd stir fry recipe. It is best served with rice or millets.

August 19, 2026
Breakfast

Jowar Dosa Recipe

3 ways to make jowar dosa. These are healthy, gluten-free, protein and fiber-packed. Serve them with a chutney, veg kurma or aloo masala.

August 19, 2026