Karthika Gopalakrishnan

Kongunad comprises of regions of Coimbatore, Tirupur, Erode, Pallipalayam, Kumarapalayam, Karur, Gobi, and Namakkal. And they are known for their cuisine. Usually, Kongu cuisine consists of recipes from the different towns of Kongunad region. Their cuisine involves a traditional way of cooking, doesn’t ...

Fillets of Salmon marinated with Indian spices and then, roasted in the pan to perfection. Salmon cooks faster than the other fish and hence, ensure not to overcook them, as they might become rubbery. Salmon are the best source of protein and can be prepared in a few minutes, thus making your weeknight ...

Red Snapper is widely available fish and named after its snapping teeth. It’s fine texture and delicate flavor makes it unique. The fish can be broiled, grilled, pan-fried, steamed or can prepared curry. Sankara Meen Kuzhambu is prepared by simmering fish pieces with grounded masalas. The curry tastes ...

Palya is a simple stir-fry recipe which is popular in the northern part of Karnataka. Palya can be prepared with any kind of vegetable; the vegetable is stir fried with coconut and red chili paste, one such recipe is Udupi Style Bende Kayi Palya Recipe (Ladies Finger Dry With Coconut). Usually, byadagi ...

Mangalorean Chana Gassi Recipe is an authentic dish of Mangalorean cuisine, which is prepared with ground spices and coconut. Kori gassi is the most popular curry which is prepared with Chicken and served with roti. One can prepare gassi with chickpeas, kala chana, soya chunks or even with mushrooms ...

Soya Chunks Pepper Curry is protein rich curry prepared with soya chunks and pepper/capsicums in South Indian style, onion-tomato based curry. Soya chunks also known as textured vegetable protein is a defatted soy flour product and a by-product of extracting soya bean oil. They are a great source of ...

Healthy rotis prepared with sweet pumpkin and spinach with spices that you won’t get a clue of an addition of pumpkin and its sweetness in the recipe, thus making it apt for adults and kids. Wheat flour is mixed with chopped spinach, grated pumpkin, and spices. Then the dough is rolled into flatbreads. ...

Papads in Tamarind Gravy is an easy curry which can be prepared when you run out of vegetables yet require some spicy curry for your white rice. This curry is prepared similarly to the regular vatha kuzhambhu with papads. Papads are roasted in oil and then cooked with tamarind based curry and spices. ...

Bihari Aloo Ki Bhujiya is a simple and humble recipe prepared in the households of Bihar. It requires the common ingredients available in the kitchen pantry and doesn’t involve much complex cooking techniques. It can be served as breakfast with parathas or as lunch with rice and curry.  Prepare ...

Malvani Vatli Dal is one of the dishes from the Malvani cuisine of the Konkan region of Maharashtra and Goa. The cuisine is named after a coastal town in the Sindhu Durga district on the west coast of Maharashtra. Malvani town has their own style of cooking which uses coconut of all forms extensively ...

Mughlai cuisine is one of the famous cuisines of the medieval period and originated during the Mughalai empires. Their dishes are known for their rich taste, flavourful aroma and whole ground spices. The cuisine is strongly influenced by the central Asian cuisine and also the regional cuisines of India, ...

I often break down my head for breakfasts? If you are so, then come and join with me. Breakfast is the important meal of the day. And often, we end up in confusion as what to prepare for breakfast. It has to be healthy, protein-packed and should be prepared in few minutes. Well, then this Chettinad Mixed ...

Are you looking for quick fix breakfast which is healthy too?  Then, this Protein Rich Soy Dosa Recipe is the perfect dish which can be prepared in a whisk of an eye. Overnight soaked Urad dal is ground and soya flour are combined together and later rice flour is added to prepare these brownish ...

Gahat Rasmi Badi Recipe is an authentic curry from the regions of Uttaranchal. Steamed koftas are prepared using Gahat (kulith/Horse Gram) dal and later cooked with tomato onion based curry. The curry tastes better with a dollop ghee and hot steamed rice. This curry is such a simple delicious way to ...

Mooli Ki Bhurji is the authentic Punjabi dish which is prepared with radish and its leaves. Tender pieces of radish are cooked along with its leaves and spices to prepare this simple yet delicious recipe. When many of us discard the leaves of radish, it is known to be the best part of the vegetable due ...

Paleo Breakfast Casserole Recipe In A Mug includes healthy ingredients to provide you a protein boost when you start the day. This breakfast casserole is all that you crave for your breakfast in the mornings. It has eggs (which are low in calories but packed with proteins), vegetables and spices to fuel ...

Are you conscious about your calorie intake and looking for a low-calorie salad with loads of health benefits? Then, fruity chana salad is a perfect choice. It is low in calories and rich in nutrients, making it a diabetic-friendly recipe. This salad has everything you need – chana is rich in protein, ...

Amitar Khar is a traditional Assamese dish and their meals always begin with khar. The dish is prepared with unripe papayas cooked with chillies and panch phoran. It is considered that khar cleanses the stomach and hence, Assamese has a tradition of consuming khar initially during their meal. The unripe ...

Are you looking for an easy snack to enjoy your ‘me’ time with a cup of Chai? And are you health conscious but at the time love traditional tasty recipes? Then, this foxtail millet uppu kozhukattai is a perfect choice. Uppu Kozhukattai is savoury steamed dumplings prepared usually with rice flour ...

Who doesn’t love chocolates? Everyone love to have chocolate based desserts, ice creams, pudding, and shakes. How about an energy bite? Yes, Chocolate-based coconut pistachio bites. Dark cocoa chocolate combines with powdered pistachios and lightly sweetened with coconut flakes and maple syrup makes ...

Drumstick, a must-have vegetable in sambar, is loaded with a number of minerals. They are known for their high calcium content and blood purifying properties. They can be consumed as such or can be cooked with lentils. The regular consumption of drumsticks reduces acne and the skin related problems. ...

Radish is a root vegetable which is pungent or sweet in taste with lots of juice. Radishes are very filling which will satisfy your hunger packs without increasing your calorie count. They have very low digestible carbohydrates and contain a lot of water, thus making it a very good dietary option for ...

Are you looking for sides to your favorite grilled chicken? Then, Paleo Balsamic Mushrooms are a perfect choice. Mushrooms are sautéed with butter and balsamic mushrooms, topped with freshly grounded pepper to spice up the dish. This buttery mushrooms with garlic flavor are perfect for dinner with chicken. ...

Energy balls are the best option to satisfy mid-day hunger packs. Instead of munching on nutrition bars or refined store bought snacks, prepare these healthy balls to munch on. These portable snacks are prepared with tart lemon sweetened by coconut and finally loaded with protein-rich chia seeds. These ...