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Praveen Kumar

  • A popular street food delicacy from Madhya Pradesh, eaten as an evening snack. Ingredients: Corn Cobs – 2, husks removed, grated Ghee – 2 tblsp Asafoetida – a pinch Ginger …

  • Cauliflower Pakoras (or Cauliflower Pakodas) is a simple to make and  perfect teatime or evening snack. Serve with sauce or mint chutney. Ingredients: Cauliflower – 250 gms, chopped Besan Flour …

  • Cabbage Kootu is a delicious vegetarian recipe from Tamil Nadu. This variation is from the Chettinad cuisine. Ingredients: Cabbage – 1 cup, chopped Onion – 1, big, chopped Garlic – …

  • Chow Chow or Chayote is commonly used in South India to make Kootu, Kurma or Poriyal. Ingredients: Chow Chow (Chayote) – 1, peeled, chopped Onion – 1, big, finely chopped …

  • Best served hot with rice. Ingredients: Brinjals (Aubergines) – 5, slit Onion – 1, big, finely chopped Tomatoes – 2, finely chopped Red Chilli Powder – 1 tsp Coriander Powder …

  • Ingredients: Wheat Tortillas – 2 Carrot – 1, small, grated Cucumber – 1, small, peeled, grated or finely chopped Spring Onion – 1, finely chopped Tomato – 2, small, chopped …

  • A simple and tasty alternative for  vegetarians. Serve as a breakfast dish. Ingredients: Chickpeas (Besan) Flour – 3 cups Water – 2 1/2 to 3 cups Onion – 1/2 cup, …

  • Idiyappam (or known as String Hoppers) is a traditional dish from Tamil Cuisine. Typically served as breakfast dish with a gravy. Ingredients: Plain Idiyappam – 5 to 6 (available readymade …

  • A delicious side dish for roti, idly, dosa, pulao or biryani. Ingredients: Capsicum – 1, finely chopped Toor Dal – 1/4 cup, cooked Sambar Onions – 5 to 6, finely …

  • A delicious and simple Indo-Chinese snack. Ingredients: Bread Slices – 4, cut into small squares Corn Flour – 1 tblsp Maida – 1 tblsp Salt as per taste Pepper Powder …

  • A delicious Prawn Curry with Tamarind. Best served with hot rice. Ingredients: Raw Prawns – 350 gms, peeled, deveined Onions – 2, finely sliced Ginger – 1 inch piece, peeled, …

  • Ideal as a starter to any occasion or can also be served as evening snacks with sauce. Ingredients: Bread Slices – 5 to 6 Carrot – 1 Potato – 1 …

  • A simple and delicious fried rice with Chicken, Sweet Corn and Mixed Vegetables. Ingredients: Chicken – 1 cup, cooked, finely shredded Sweet Corn Kernels – 1/2 to 3/4 cup, boiled, …

  • A simple and delicious Pulao with King Prawns. Ideal for a weekend lunch or dinner. Ingredients: King Prawns – 500 gms, raw, shelled, deveined Rice – 750 gms Onions – …

  • Usili is a simple and delicious dish from Tamil Nadu. Popular in Tamil Cuisine, Usili is generally made with beans. This one is made with Vazhakkai (Plantain/Raw Banana). Ingredients: Vazhakkai …

  • South Indian sambar with green banana. Serve hot with cooked rice and side dish of choice. Ingredients: Vazhakkai (Raw Banana) – 1, sliced Sambar Onions (Shallots) – 5 to 6, …

  • Vazhaithandu (Plaintain Stem) is a nutritious and edible part of the Banana tree. Widely used in South Indian, especially Tamilian food, this is a healthy and delicious soup to start …

  • Kids would love this simple and tasty dish. Can also be packed for school/office lunch. Ingredients: Basmati Rice – 1 cup Sweet Corn Kernels – 1/2 cup Green Peas – …

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