Shruthi Reddy

Biryani, needs no introduction at all. Who would not nod their head for a plate full of spiced Biryani? Known for it's aroma, and heavenly taste, biryani is a perfect food when you crave something delicious and spicy. If we look back, it was the Mughals who introduced biryani in India.The style of cooking ...

Soya Chunks, as we all know is very rich in proteins and is always compared to meat in terms of its nutritional content. One more reason to choose Soy Chunks is that it is even low in fat. Research says 1 cup of Soy Chunks contain 54.2 grams of protein, which exceeds the amount of protein found in meats, ...

South Indian cuisine is famous for their varieties of Rasams and a meal during the festivals or any special occasion does not feel complete without it.  Its ingredients have intense digestive properties, making it lighter on the tummy and ease digestion as well and that's the reason Rasam is preferred ...

When we think of Andhra, we can only think of the spicy food that keeps us drooling over it, right from Gongura Pachadi to spicy chilli chicken. The authentic Andhra cuisine usually contain red chills, tamarind, dal and tomatoes as essential ingredients. Spicy variants of sabzi's, pickles, chutneys and ...

When we think of Pumpkin, we think of the Halloween week, but they have no limitations. Pumpkins are versatile and are used across the globe in many ways. Pumpkin is an all time favorite vegetable be it the Pumpkin Sabzi cooked at home or the Pumpkin Spice Latte at your favourite coffee shop. Pumpkin ...

The new season of IPL has begun and aren't we all excited about the matches that are happening and cheering for our favorite teams? We are all so thrilled watching our home teams play and can't wait for them to take home the Trophy. Watching the IPL match is also another excuse to hang out with friends ...

Potlucks are the most exciting gathering with friends or family where each one attending the get-together cooks delicious food and contributes to the menu. Did you know the word potluck comes in the 16th century English work of Thomas Nashe, and means "food provided for an unexpected or uninvited guest, ...

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As the heat is increasing with the passing day, it's very essential for us to keep our body cool to stay fit and refresh during the summers. When the environment heats up outside, the best way to balance your health is to cool down from inside and you can do it through food that is favourable to cool ...

Rama Navami is a Hindu Festival that celebrates the birthday of Lord Rama. Ram Navami is a part of the Navratri, and falls on the ninth day according to the Hindu calendar. The day is celebrated by Reading Rama Katha, visiting a Temple for Pooja and Aarti. Most of them cook the traditional food at home ...

Ugadi is considered as a major festival in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, as, it is said to be the first day of the springtime month and brings the dawn of a new year. The festival celebration begins with cleaning the house, putting colourful Rangolis outside the house, wearing new clothes and putting ...

Here is a good new for all the Kebabs, Pakoras, Bajji and Kofta lovers! It's is a great idea for you to continue eating your favorite appetizers without any guilt by shallow frying them in the Paniyaram pan that only needs a few tea spoon of oil. Aren't you excited now? Whether you are frying your Paneer ...

Having meals in proportion is very important to balance our weight and have a healthy lifestyle. Planning a meal plate for our everyday meals  would be a great idea. A meal plate also helps incorporate more varieties of vegetables and pulses that in turn help in taking in more nutrition. Today, ...

Our love for Chaats has no end to it. The fusion of spicy, sweet and tangy taste makes us crave for more.Each state has a different style and recipe of making chaats. The same samosa chaat made in Delhi is different from the one in Bangalore. Let's look at the popular chaat corners of the country.

Beans are the most used vegetable in our day to day cooking, and using it by knowing its nutritional value makes it more happy for us. It's always very important to know our ingredients and it's benefits while eating. Beans are low in fat and protects our heart. They are packed with proteins and rich ...

Moong Dal, an Indian superfood is packed with protein and low on carbs and calories. You can either have the yellow moong dal or the whole green moong dal. The yellow moong dal is easier to digest and the green moong dal is rich in fibre because of it's outer covering. There are multiple ways of consuming ...

Mason jars are named after John Landis Mason which is a molded glass jar used to preserve food. Storing them in mason jars also makes it easy to eat and re-use the jars. You can have everything from an Ice-Cream to Parfaits to Cheese Cakes in a Jar. Today, we have listed out 6 delicious recipes that ...

All most all of us get those sweet cravings very often and we stop ourselves from eating sweets because of the sugar count in it. But today, we at Archana's Kitchen have come out with 6 delicious sugar free recipes that you can blindly eat without thinking about the sugar content. We have made good use ...

South Indian curries are known for it's fusion of various spices. The combination of vegetables and dry spices makes it delicious and most of them have coconut. The rich flavour, taste, and  aroma of these curries can make anyone go hungry. In South India usually curries are served with steamed ...

A paratha is a flatbread that is from the Indian subcontinent. It is very prevalent throughout Pakistan and India and is the traditional staple of the area. Parathas can be made in a variety of way and with a number of flavor combinations. You can also experiment with the stuffing that ...

Mint chutney is a magnificent chutney that would go great with numerous dishes. It's a deliciously spicy chutney prepared from fresh mint leaves, coriander leaves, ginger and garlic and yogurt. The preparation time takes as less as 15 minutes and and serve the mint chutney with any snack of your ...