Aamras Puri by pshinde2109

Aamras Puri is very demanding in Maharashtra.Summer occasions are celebrated with Aamras and puri or puran poli.Alphonso mango is very special from Maharashtra and is used for Aamras.

Stuffed Bitter Gourd Fry by Paul Anderson Lumen

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Curry leaves Valakkai Poriyal (Plantain Chips) by Navaneetham Krishnan

A lovely crispy-crunchy accompaniment for rice or snacking.

Jalebi by Suhaina Rasheed

Indian sweet made with all purpose flour fried and dipped in flavored sugar syrup.

How to Make Perfect Puri/Poori by Hina Gujral

How to make perfect Puri is no secret mantra, all it requires is bit of practice. Puri or Poori is renowned Indian puffed bread. These plump, spherical deep-fried breads are native of Indian sub-continent. The culinary tour of the by-lanes of old cities is never considered complete without enjoying Puri dipped in piping hot bold…

Easy Vegetable Manchurian by sanjeeta kk

A regular weekend treat for my kids, vegetable Manchurian is healthy and filling at the same time. Though a bit time consuming and laborious, but for sure is worth an effort. The vegetable balls can also be steamed and added to the gravy to avoid excess oil, the real taste is in the fried version.

Cabbage Stir Fried with Kadalai Paruppu/Chana Dal And Cumin Seeds by Navaneetham Krishnan

Unless you enjoy pairing this dish with something else, it's lovely with rice and other sides.

Samosa by Aparna Anurag

Eggplant Stir Fried With Curry Leaves & Saffron by Navaneetham Krishnan

tender eggplant pieces enhanced with saffron, chilies and ginger, also scented with curry leaves and cumin seeds.

Oats and vegetable patties by Saru

You can have them with tea or serve them for lunch, these starters will never make you feel like you are committing a diet crime. You can savour these guilt free.

Eggplant In Spicy Sauce/Gravy by Navaneetham Krishnan

eggplant and cherry tomatoes in a thick spicy tangy sauce/gravy.

Fried Masala Brinjal by Navaneetham Krishnan

fried round bite sizes; juicy and tender inside and packed with quite a crunch outside.