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Vada Chicken Curry- Andhra Chicken Curry and Medu Vada - Garelu Kodi Pulusu  Today's recipe is a treat for all chicken lovers- it is spicy chicken curry with crispy fried vadas. Sambar vada and rasa vada are popular tea time snack. How about vada chicken curry? Have you tried this delectable combo before? Garelu/ urad dal vadas and spicy chicken curry is one of a kind unique combo, of Andhra cuisine. It is popular in the southern Andhra and Telangana regions. The crispy fried vadas or medu vada is a delicious snack on its own. But vadas dipped into spicy chicken curry/pulusu are delicious, and you cannot stop munching. Vada chicken curry is simple but gives you an exotic eating experience. You can enjoy this as a snack, quick and tasty lunch, or light dinner. Sounds exciting, then check the recipe below. It is super simple to make. Andhra chicken curry/ Chicken pulusu is a spicy, flavorful chicken curry, one of our family favorites. There is nothing like an easy-to-make, heartwarm...

   Easy Beef Wraps with Shawarma Spice- Delicious Pita Roll-Ups  Wraps are versatile and great for quick and tasty lunch or light dinner. You can get creative and use your favorite protein, veggies, and healthy fats. Beef wraps with Shawarma spice are irresistibly delicious and packed with flavor. Get inspired to create your version of middle eastern street food at home. The shawarma spice mix is warm and aromatic and has a well-rounded flavor profile. No one can resist this delicious wrap of spiced meat with fresh veggies and drizzle with a delicious tahini garlic yogurt sauce. The beef shawarma wrap is one of the most requested ones at home, and my kid loves this so much. It is simple and can be prepared in advance. It is the best weeknight dinner, and the leftovers are great for lunches. Your family will love this every time you make it! What is Shawarma ? Shawarma is a favorite fast food, a popular sandwich in the Middle East . It is similar to Turkish döner kebab and...

   Ash Gourd Halwa- Kashi Halwa  Kashi Halwa is a decadent dessert perfect for any occasion. Winter melon/ Ash Gourd is used to make Kashi Halwa. If you think vegetables and desserts do not go together, then this halwa will make you love veggies even more. Carrots, beets, squash, ash gourd, bottle gourd, raw papaya, pumpkin are all easy to incorporate into delicious vegetable desserts. In India, halwa is an indispensable part of festive occasions. You can find innumerable varieties of halwa in various hues and flavors. Halwa loaded with vegetables are widely popular, especially carrots, beets , and pumpkin . Kashi halwa/ Ash gourd halwa is a regional favorite from Karnataka/ South India. It is a comforting, homey dessert and has a taste that lingers in your memories. Halwa making is time-consuming. But the best part of this halwa is that it is ready in under 30 minutes. What is Halwa? Halwa or halvah is sweet gel-like confectionery much loved in Asia, especially in the W...

 Perad Sweet- Guava Cheese/Goan Christmas Recipe How is the Christmas planning coming along for everyone? It is beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. Are you in the holiday spirit? It is almost Christmas, and today I, am sharing a Christmas favorite from Goa. Perad is delightfully chewy, fudgy fruit candies that are so addictive. Guava is a tropical fruit with an inviting fruity flavor. If you are planning, DIY Christmas food gifts for friends and family, guava cheese will be a nice addition to the holiday gift basket. Perad/Guava Cheese tastes delicious on its own, but there are so many other ways you can use this delicacy. Read on for entertaining ideas this Christmas with Guava cheese. It is made with just a handful of ingredients, looks festive, with fruity flavor in each bite. What is Guava cheese/Perad? Perad/ Guava cheese is a fudge-like sweet made with guavas and sugar with a touch of lemon. Like jam or preserve guava cheese has a long shelf life. It is a very traditiona...

 12 Best Traditional Kerala Snacks - Tea Time Snacks  Are you looking for some light bites to indulge during tea time? Well, you have come to the right place. Kerala cuisine has an exhaustive list of traditional tea-time snacks.  The list of ingredients is available in your pantry, making it possible to make these delicious snacks. Many of these snacks, can be quickly whipped up with rice flour, coconut, and jaggery. I am sharing a list of snack recommendations from Kerala that are easy to cook at home. These sweet and savory snacks are heartwarming and will make you nostalgic. It is by no means is a complete list. I am sharing some of the top picks of this blog in one space for easy reference. If you like to try, more recipes check my earlier post on 10 Quick and Easy Kerala Snacks/ Tea time snacks that you can make in under 20 minutes . Do you have any favorite snack that is simple and easy to make? I would love to hear about your favorite traditional snacks. Please s...

  Idiyappam and Pattani Curry- Kerala Breakfast Recipe  Are you looking for a healthy and comforting breakfast? Idiyappam/  string hoppers is a much-loved traditional breakfast of Kerala. String hoppers are healthy and a fun recipe to make. It is steamed rice noodles, delightfully soft and springy.  It tastes delicious with mild stews, vegetable kurma, or green peas curry. If you like to serve it as dinner, try spicy egg curry or chicken curry. It is simple, satisfying, the very definition of comfort food. You might be surprised to find out that it is super easy to make at home.  Today's recipe is my best go-to for making soft and fluffy idiyappam. It goes well with this delicious dried peas curry. The sauce is versatile and is good with any vegetable of your choice, lentils, or beans. The gravy consists of coconut milk and grounds coconut paste. It adds a nutty flavor and tastes like kurma. It is a delicious and healthy vegetarian/vegan recipe , that you will b...