Today, I made Ragada—a flavorful curry that forms one half of the iconic Ragada Patties duo. Instead of pairing it with the traditional potato patties, I served it with soft rotis, and it worked wonderfully. The beauty of Ragada lies in its versatility; it pairs seamlessly with chapathi, roti, poori, rice, or even bread, making it a go-to dish for all occasions. Ragada is traditionally prepared using dried white peas (vatana), which I don’t use as often as garbanzo beans. While they look somewhat similar—both being round and pale in color—white peas are smaller and smoother compared to the rugged…
Cabbage Rice – a lunch box recipe
I am usually on the lookout for new and interesting ideas to pack for my lunch. I prefer light lunches that way I continue feeling alert in the afternoons. This rice recipe with cabbage works well, as it is light and not too heavy. It is easy to make and does not take a long time. If there is some left over rice from the previous night, then this gets done in a jiffy. All that is needed is to season and sauté the vegetables and then mix the powder and rice. I use the readymade MTR brand Vaangi Bhaat…
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Drumstick Sambhar
Sambar is one of the most loved lentil based dish in the South Indian cuisine. This versatile recipe of sambhar is mom’s and is one of her well loved recipes. This sambhar does not use the store bought powder instead the masala is made from scratch. Lentils, spices etc are roasted and then ground along with coconut and tamarind. Drumstick is the main vegetable in this, but you can substitute with other vegetables like brinjal, radish, carrots, beans etc. Serves well with plain rice, idli, dosas or vadas. Ingredients: 1 cup Tur dal 2-3 medium drumsticks ( cleaned and cut…