Indian Recipe Collection

Recipe Collection

ANDHRA RECIPES

Andhra food recipes are known for its spicy flavour. Andhra cooking is rich in spices. Some of the famous Andhra cuisines include biryani, pickles and chutneys and desserts.

Every state of India has its own specialty. Food from Andhra Pradesh is famous for the rich seasoning and lots of variety. One can get vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian food. Though the taste changes from place to place because of the influence of other states, the main features of Andhra food are: -

Staple food

• Rice is the staple food of Andhra Pradesh because rice is produce here in large quantity. Idli, dosa, vada and uttapam are made of rice and are mostly consumed with rice for daily diet. There are varieties in these also like there are sada dosa, masala dosa, rava dosa, Rava idli, masala idle etc.
• There are many varieties of rice, which are cooked with spices, vegetables and meat.
• Pesarattu has the feeling of upma eaten with chutney.
• Tamarind rice is very popular.

Vegetarian and non vegetarian

• The Andhra food is basically vegetarian, which is eaten on a banana leaf.
• In the coastal region fish is eaten with rice.
• They make use of all the vegetables but brinjal, potatoes and tomatoes are quite popular.

Spicy

• A lot of spices are produced in south region and hence Andhra food is rich in spices.
• They make use of cinnamon and black pepper.
• They are seasoned with a lot of herbs and the curry is served hot.

Hydrabadi

• Hydrabadi biryani is the specialty of hydrabad, which is seasoned with vegetable and meat.
• It uses black pepper a lot.
• One can find the influence of Indian and mughal taste in the Andhra food. A lot of variety is available in biryani.
• Kababs, keema and their types are also very popular.

Pickles and chutneys

• They are famous for some instant and preserved pickles.
• The chutneys (sauces) of chilly, ginger, coconut and other vegetables are very popular.
• They are served with all the meals.
• They are very tasty, aromatic and spicy.

Desserts

• Kheer and savayin are very famous which are specially made during the month of ramzaan.
• Sweets made up of milk are widely eaten.
• Special sweets of almond, eggs, apricot, mangoes and other fruits are equally popular.

BENGALI RECIPES

Bengali cooking is famous for sweets made from cottage cheese. Sandesh, Rosogolla, chanar payesh are few of the very popular recipes. Mishti Doi (sweetened curd) and Patali gur confectionery (date palm jaggery) are mouth watering. Every district in Bengal has a special sweet recipe of its own . Langcha and Mihidana Sitabhog of Bardhaman, Sharbhaja of Krishnanagar, Chanabora of Murshidabad and so on. Luchi, Bengali Fish Curry, Cholar Dal and Aloo Posto to Gurer Payesh and Chum Chum are any food lovers first choice.

Aloo Phulkopir Dalna  Aloo Posto  Alutua  Amer Chatni  Amer Mishti Achar  Anaraser Chatni  Begun Bhaja  Bengali Fish Curry  Chanar Bara  Chanar Dalna

Chingri Macher Kofta  Chingri Pakora  Cholar Dal  Chum Chum  Gurer Payesh  Khasta Porota  Khichuri  Koraishutir Kochuri  Kozhi Thengai Kozhambu  Kucho Amer Achar

GOAN RECIPES

Fish and rice are the staple Goan food and the main occupation is tourism – over a million people visit the beaches of Goa each year. Goa combines old Portuguese architecture, and a distinct Portuguese flavour to the lifestyle, with a history that abounds with Indian mythology. Christmas, New Year, the Mardi Gras-like carnival, the Holi (Shimgo) parades, all add to the year round festivities. Thousands of people gather to view the body of St. Francis Xavier once every five years at the Basilica of Bom Jesus. Portuguese, Gomantak and other cuisines have all blended into the local cuisine and sorpotals, bebincas washed down with cashew fenis are a must with every visitor.

Bibinca  Cauliflower Pulao  Crab Curry  Egg Vindaloo  Fish Cake  Mashli Gashi

Fish Moilee  Goan Fish Curry  Goan Mutton Curry  Mackerel Masala  Rice Chapati  Sannas

Sweet Potato Kheer  Tomato Coconut Soup  Drumsticks Flower Cutlets  Moira Plantain Croquettes  Tival

GUJARATI FOOD RECIPE

Gujarati cusine has special place all over India. Gujarati cooking consists of dal, bhaat( rice), vegetables, chapatis, kachumbar( mixed vegetables salad), papad and curd. Gujarati food is nourishing and balanced. Snacks like dhokla, khandvi, sweets like basundi are famous for its taste.

Chakli  Daal Parantha  Dal Dhokli  Gujarati Kadhi  Khaman  Khandvi  Khichu  Kakdi Nu Raitu  Khajoor Na Ghugra  Osaman  Ringan Nu Oloo  Sukavni  Tindora Nu Shaak  Chhundo  Gunda

Masala Puri  Shrikand  Trevti Daal  Toor Dal  Vangi Batata Bhaaji  Vagharelo Bhaat  Khaman Kakdi  Lasaniya Batata  Leelva Nu Bhaat  Makai Na Bharta  Masala Supari  Asoondi  Undhiyo

Hyderabadi Recipes

Hyderabadi recipes are very spicy and aromatic. Try out your hand at Hyderabadi cooking

Here is a small collection of Hyderabadi recipes. Hyderabadi cuisine is known for its biryani, korma, kebabs and keema. In Hyderabadi cooking a name is given to a dish according to the way it is cooked like Dum Pukht biryani or the spices used like Zafrani Pulao. Relish some of these mouth watering recipes...

Paaya Nahari  Malai Kebabs  Qaabooli  Egg Korma  Khatti Arbi Ka Salan   Lahsooni Gosht  Kheema Pulao  Tamatar Khajur Ki Chutney  Chaandi Korma  Jhingey Tamatar  Hyderabadi Korma

Diwani Handi  Vegetable Nilgiri Korma   Amrit Phal  Kachchi Biryani  Dum Ka Murgh  Baghare Baigan  Biryani Nawabi  Murg Badami  Dalcha  Ghazala

MAHARASHTRIAN RECIPES

Maharashtrian or Marathi food consist large variety of vegetables, fish and coconuts. Maharashatrian food is rich in ginger, garlic and lots of spices. Tomatoes, brinjals and other vegetables stuffed with masala fillings and cooked in oil till soft are very popular in Maharashtra. Cooking is mainly done in groundnut oil but it is made sure that the oil is minimum. Bharwan Baingan, Kohlapuri Rassa, Puran Poli, Aamti, Bombay Chiwda are some of the popular recipes.

Aamti  Bharwan Baingan  Bombay Chiwda  Kobhi Zunka  Kohlapuri Rassa

Pandhra Rassa  Pavta Batata  Pavta Patties  Pitachi Mirchi  Puneri Daal

Puran Poli  Sukhi Kolmi  Usli  Valche Virdi  Vangi Ani Val

RAJASTHANI FOOD RECIPE

The ancient princely state of Rajasthan gave rise to a royal cuisine. The Rajas who went on hunting expeditions ate the meat or the fowl that they brought back. Even today, Rajasthani princely feasts flaunt meat cuisines that are incomparable. In contrast are the vegetarian Rajasthanis. Their food cooked in pure ghee is famous for it's mouth- watering aroma. Rajasthan's tastiest curries are based on the use of pulses or gram flour. Dry fruits, spices and yogurt are used in many delicacies. Rajasthan can also boast of a vast array of savouries and sun-dried snacks. Be it dal baati and churma or missi roti , one always ends up licking his fingers. Your tummy will scream "No more !" But you won't stop !!!

Aloo Bharta  Chana Dal Parantha  Churma  Daal Batti  Ghevar  Aloo Mangodi  Bhuna Kukda  Chane Jaiselmer Ke  Gatte Ka Pulao  Jaipur Ki Gajak

Jaipuri Mewa Pulao  Kesar Murgh  Lahsun Ki Chutney  Lal Maas  Missi Roti  Kesari Bhaat  Khasta Puri  Machchi Ke Sooley  Makki Paneer Pakora  Marwadi Gatta Kadhi

Moong Dal Halwa  Pakori Kadhi  Papad Sabzi  Sabz Sangar  Shahi Gatte  Methi Ke Gatte  Paneer Bhare Papad  Papad Ka Shaak  Rajasthani Bhindi  Vegetable Khichdi

Sindhi Recipes

This cuisine refers to the Sindhis who originated from Sindh in Pakistan.The daily Sindhi food has wheat flour bread and rice as prominent aspect of a meal.It also comprises of lots of onions in dry & gravy dishes giving a delicious flavour to all the dishes.On special ocassions a vegetable with seven variants is cooked which is called Chiti Kuni.

Sindhi cooking has influence of Mughlai and Indian cuisine. Some most popular Sindhi recipes are Sai Bhaji, Sindhi chicken, Masala koki , tosha and popular Karachi Halwa.

Atte Jo Seero  Bhuga Chawar  Bhugi Bhaji  Karachi Halwa  Masala Koki  Pakwan Daal

Sai Bhaji  Satpura Phulko  Seviyan Ji Khirni  Sindhi Channa  Sindhi Kadhi  Sindhi Mutton Biryani

Sindhi Pakora  Tidali Dal  Tosha  Turi Bhaji  Varyoon Patata

SOUTH INDIAN RECIPES

Coconut is the main ingredient of south Indian recipes. Here is a good collection of some mouth watering south Indian food and dishes.

Kaikari Biryani  Chicken Kurma  Murukku  Neimeen Porichathu  Onion Adai  Rava Dosai  Iggaru Royya  Bagala Baath  Jackfruit Puzhukku

White Pumpkin Kootu  Mixed Vegetables In Coconut Milk  Coconut Podi  Mango Pesarel  Puliseri  Kasi Halwa  Thanjavur Thengaipuri  Thirattuyal  Cucumber Pachadi

Malabar Chemmeen Kari  Vegetable Rava Uppuma  Kaikari Ishtew  Olan  Yera Pondu Masala  Paruppu Usili With Green Beans  Neer More  Ada Pradhaman  Eliappe

PUNJABI FOOD RECIPES

Punjab is a northern state of India and is very popular for its rich food . Punjabi recipe is prepared in delicious gravy and punjabi parathas melted in butter/ ghee. Punjabi dishes is simple, healthy and yet has its own fascination. The famous dishes like matar paneer, dal makhani, parathas, bature, lassi are popular all over India. Following are few gems of punjabi cooking , hope you will like them.

Aloo Amritsari  Jeera Rice  Lobhia  Maharani Dal  Masala Chop  Mooli Paranthar  Achari Mutton  Aloo Ke Masaledar Lacche  Bhindi Anardana  Chicken Kofta In Walnut Gravy  Chicken Makhani  Chicken Methi  Dhabe Da Meat  Palakwali Dal  Paneer Taash Kabab  Murg Kali Mirch

Punjabi Kadhi  Rajma  Sarsoon Ka Saag  Subji Pulao  Sukhi Chana Daal  Dhabey Di Dal  Gur Poli  Hariyali Tikki   Karela Masaledar  Khoya Matar  Lehsuni Tikki  Makai Ki Roti  Murg Makkai  Palak Gosht  Patther Kabab  Peshawari Chana