Five Morsels of Love: Heirloon Recipes from a Traditional Andhra Kitchen
Sweet and spicy bitter gourd stir-fry (Kakarakaya vepudu)
A vepudu is a traditional Telangana style of stir-fry with spices. It is usually spicy, laden with chillies, and tart with tamarind. The...
Stir-fried cluster bean with toasted gram-spice mix (Goruchikkudu vepudu)
Cluster beans are common all over India and prized for their deep flavour. Compared to green beans, they are slightly tougher and have a...
Telangana stuffed green chilies in spicy gravy (Telangana mirchi ka salan)
The city of Hyderabad is a melting pot of numerous cuisines, including Nawabi, Marathwadi, and the Rayalseema styles of cooking. These...
Andhra amaranth greens with garlic and chilli
I have become a bit obsessed with amaranth greens, both red and green because they are delicious and full of nutrients. They are pretty...
Andhra-style sweet and spicy bitter gourd stir-fry
I enjoy bitter foods (arugula, dandelion greens, kale, Brussels sprouts, to name a few) and try to incorporate them into my diet...
Andhra tangy peanut stew (Pachchi pulusu)
Peanuts are common in Indian cuisine and important as a protein source in vegetarian diets. They are usually used in stir-fries as a...
Drumsticks in mild milk curry (Munagakaya palu posina kura)
I must admit that I love drumsticks or moringa pods. The inner flesh is tender, sweet, and wonderfully flavoured, and this curry...
Andhra spicy village-style chicken curry (Nātukōdi kāramu pulusu)
Village cooking all over India usually means that the dishes are made with relatively fewer ingredients and are more straightforward....
Andhra-style spicy raw mango in a sweet tamarind sauce
Early summer is when vegetable vendors in India start putting out piles of green, raw mangoes. This is followed by the frenzy of making ...
Telangana horse gram stew (Ulava Chāru)
Horse gram, or kulith, is one of the superfoods available in India. It comes in two varieties: white (in reality, a light brown) and...
Mutton chops in black pepper gravy (Mamsam chops)
This is another fabulous recipe from my growing love for spicy Andhra cuisine. This cuisine is complex, spicy, and packed with strong...
Mushroom black pepper fry (Puttagodugu kura)
Mushrooms are a new addition to the traditional Indian kitchen, and I am happy they are now popular. Indian morels are common in the...
Mango ginger (or ginger) pickle (Allam pachchadi)
I have recently discovered a passion for making pickles (See Mango and Gooseberry pickles on this blog). I like the fact that I can...
Andhra green chilli curry with eggs
Spicy and complex flavours characterize Andhra cuisine. This curry is a typical example; it is very spicy from the abundance of green...