Mango Lettuce Salad
Summer at its worst! Lived off salads, juice, tender coconut water and fruits for a good part of last week. Our backyard mango trees have given a reasonably good yield this year. Prepared both sweet...
View ArticleChicken Salad with Lettuce and Tomato
One of my favorite iceberg lettuce and chicken salad recipe. I usually pair this protein rich salad with fresh fruit juice which makes for a filling complete meal. I created it on a whim one day and it...
View ArticleLettuce Salad with Roasted Bell Peppers
Lettuce salad is a favorite high raw food salad with Mango Lettuce Salad being my all time favorite. I tend to go the raw food way once in a while to detox the body. Detox foods or high raw food help...
View ArticleTabbouleh
Tabbouleh I have been making a lot of salads in the recent past. The other day, I made a couscous based Lebanese recipe, Tabbouleh. Light on the stomach, filling and healthy vegetarian/vegan salad. I...
View ArticleLettuce Salad with Garlic Croutons
Lettuce Salad Lettuce Salad After all that heavy calorie holiday eating, its time to slow down and eat simple and healthy. I whipped up a very basic lettuce salad recipe that one can never go wrong. A...
View ArticleFruit Chaat Recipe
Fruit chaat recipe, Indian style fresh fruit salad that’s healthy and refreshing Fruit Chaat We have been loading ourselves with lot of fresh fruit especially for our mid day meal. We usually have a...
View ArticleBoondi raita recipe
Boondi raita is a simple, flavorful, yogurt based side served with paratha or pulao Boondi raita is a curd aka yogurt based Indian condiment that’s served as a side with flavored rice like pulao, jeera...
View ArticleKosambari recipe, moong dal salad
Kosambari is a simple moong dal salad popular in Karnataka and offered as neivedhyam to Lord Rama on the occasion of Sri Ram Navami festival kosambari Kosambari is a delicious, protein-packed lentil...
View ArticleMango raita recipe
Mango raita or aam ka raita, a tasty Indian relish or salad made with ripe mango, fresh yogurt or dahi and tempered with Indian spices mango raita Mango raita or aam ka raita is a classic Indian yogurt...
View ArticleMamidikaya perugu pachadi, green mango yogurt chutney andhra style
Mamidikaya perugu pachadi is a raw mango chutney, an Andhra style preparation that is yogurt based and tempered with Indian spices makes for a great side with rice mamidikaya perugu pachadi Mamidikaya...
View ArticleRaita – Perugu Pachadi – Healthy Indian Salad
Learn how to make a quick Indian salad recipe, Raita, an Indian cucumber salad aka Perugu Pachadi. Popular Indian salad recipe with Dahi (Yogurt) and Kakdi (Indian cucumber). [...] Read More... The...
View ArticleAyurvedic Powder – Remedy for indigestion
Ayurvedic powder for good digestion is easy to make. An Ayurvedic recipe made from ghee (clarified butter) and spices is a simple and effective way to stimulate the digestion and help the body...
View ArticleSprouts Salad ~ Healthy Salad Recipe
Sprouts salad recipe is a healthy, low calorie salad that I prepare often. Simple, tasty and nutritious! [...] Read More... The post Sprouts Salad ~ Healthy Salad Recipe appeared first on Indian food...
View ArticleCarrot Chutney – Carrot Perugu Pachadi
Carrot chutney, a healthy Ayurvedic recipe. In Andhra, its carrot perugu pachadi, eaten with rice and a gem among carrot recipes. Can be served as a relish. [...] Read More... The post Carrot Chutney –...
View ArticleTomato Iguru Pachadi – Tangy chutney lightly seasoned with spices
Fresh juicy tomatoes are an integral part of my kitchen and the sweet-tangy flavor of the tomatoes is something irresistable.Almost every other day tomatoes are used in my cooking …sliced and drizzled...
View ArticleFruity Channa Salad
I have been sick these past few days and still recouping while living off sandwiches, salads, juices and fruits this past week. Feeling better today and decided to blog a very refreshing and nutritious...
View ArticleReliance Fresh And Summer Salads
Satish can live off salads 365 days, literally. Unfortunately we don’t get lettuce which is his favorite but I try my best to get some, thanks to my chef friends who get fresh lettuce from their...
View ArticleSummer Salads ~ Spicy Mango Salad
With an abundant supply of mangoes at home, I find myself making a lot of salads with ripe mangoes. It was fruit chaat the other day and today I made a simple mango salad – ripe mango chunks, finely...
View ArticleSummer Salads ~ Green Papaya Salad – Som Tum
Summer is at its peak here and its salad days at our home. Means less time spent in the kitchen – just fix a salad and a chilled drink. 🙂 Today I prepared a popular Thai inspired raw papaya salad, Som...
View ArticleRefreshing Salads
I happened upon some fresh lettuce at Reliance Fresh and so it was salad days this past week. These vibrant summer salads made for some crisp, light, cooling and refreshing meals and I am glad I could...
View ArticleTomato Perugu Pachadi – Tomato Yogurt Chutney
Yogurt based chutneys are an integral part of South Indian cuisine and in Andhra we prepare a range of these chutneys using vegetables, either raw or cooked. Prepared from different combination of...
View ArticleMango Salsa
With the onset of monsoon here in Vizag, its been a while since we have eaten ripe mangoes. Mango season is almost through with very few varieties available in the market. I bought a few mangoes...
View ArticleKothimira Perugu Pachadi – Coriander Curd Chutney
A classic, versatile, refreshingly cool yogurt based chutney is Kothimira perugu pachadi which works great as a dip, a chutney with dosas, a raita with flavored rice or a simple pachadi with rice. One...
View ArticleQuick & Easy Summer Meals
I receive many e-mail requests from visitors to blog recipes for pregnant and post-pregnant women, toddler recipes, lunch-box recipes, 30 minute Indian meals, tiffins, party recipes, how to cook for...
View ArticleAyurvedic Food – Sprouts
Guest author Claudia Davila writes about different types of sprouts that are beneficial for individual doshas, how to make sprouts and ways in which sprouts could be used to pep up our meals. I like...
View ArticleBrown Rice Salad
Brown Rice Salad Hoping all of you had wonderful start into the new year. I did. ‘Pearls of wisdom’ ~“Warm up for the year ahead like an athlete would warm up for a competition. Start gently with small...
View ArticleBrown Rice with Apple and Walnuts
I’m making a conscious effort to include nutritious whole grains into our diet. And am looking out for some nourishing salad recipes or one pot meals that include brown rice. I’m sharing with you a...
View Article4 Summer Salads
Past few days had the mercury soaring with me spending as less time as possible in the kitchen. Such days call for cool, refreshing salads. Usually along with salad we drink home grown tender coconut...
View ArticleRaw Food ~ Pineapple Paneer Salad
Today, I went on an almost 100% raw food diet, basically to de-tox. There was a time when I was an almost raw food diet on a regular basis but was not consistent in maintaining it. Now, my goal is to...
View ArticleHigh Raw Food ~ Black chickpeas-Fruit Salad
Sharing the high raw food diet (1 day a week) that I had today, on request by my dear readers. Had a khatta meetha fruity salad for lunch which was light on the stomach with a delightful blend of...
View ArticleHigh Raw Food ~ Peas, Paneer and Peanut Salad
Today's salad is a fusion of 3 P's, peas, paneer and peanuts. An outcome of whatever was available at home and it turned out simply fabulous! Finished with a generous amount of coarsely pounded roasted...
View ArticleHigh Raw Food ~ Apple Broccoli Cucumber Salad
Today's ABC salad is visually vibrant, crunchy, with sweet and savory flavors. In other words, simply delicious. I particularly enjoyed the combination of apple, broccoli and walnuts. The slight crunch...
View ArticleHigh Raw Food ~ Star-fruit Chickpea Capsicum Salad
My blog has been experiencing server issues the past three days. It has just been resolved and the post meant for Monday goes up today. Our backyard starfruit tree is yielding a lot of fruit this...
View ArticleHigh Raw Food ~ Mixed Fruit Salad
I followed the high raw food diet today which was a fruit based one. Made a mixed fruit salad with chaat masala for my mid day meal. Filling and delicious! [...] Read More... The post High Raw Food ~...
View ArticleHigh Raw Food ~ Carrot Date Salad
Made a simple carrot and date salad for my mid day meal today. [...] Read More... The post High Raw Food ~ Carrot Date Salad appeared first on Indian food recipes - Food and cooking blog.
View ArticleApple Pomegranate Lettuce Salad
During summer, most mid day meals are usually light and many a time, its salad and large glass of a summer cooler or buttermilk, especially during the month of May. Today, I prepared a colorful,...
View ArticleQuick Summer Meals ~ Avocado Mango Salad
Prepared a simple, colorful and flavorful salad using avocado and ripe mango for lunch today. Refreshing with combination of textures - both avocado and mango being creamy, and lettuce providing a bit...
View ArticlePineapple Mint Salad
Prepared a Thai inspired salad using pineapple and cucumber, a refreshing medley along with a touch of fresh mint. I omitted roasted peanuts which are an integral part of most Thai salads. You can also...
View ArticleCucumber Mango and Kidney Bean Salad
Prepared a vibrant, hearty, low fat, high fibre salad using kidney beans and ripe mango for lunch today. Simple salad with the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. [...] Read More... The post...
View ArticleIceberg Lettuce Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Had a light meal for lunch today. Prepared a simple and quick salad with Iceberg lettuce, red and yellow capsicums and cucumber. I used balsamic-honey vinaigrette which is simple yet assertive. [...]...
View ArticleTomato Cheese Salad
Summer is in full swing. Going the salad way is becoming a regular routine. We had an abundant harvest of tomatoes this year. Tomato pickle was prepared last week. Today, I prepared an easy, breezy,...
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