Category: Stir Fries

One Year Old and Green Chard

Last friday, May the 15th, MySpciyKitchen turned one.  I had planned something special for the day but, I could not do it.  Last few days I was a little busy with visitors , getting our visas for our vacation next month and also recovering from a fever.   I will update my other blog venting… more

Mushroom Bell Peppers Curry

This is an archived post, which I am reposting to send it to EC for her What’s You Favorite – Side Dish.  I was thinking of changing the picture for this recipe for a long time and this was perfect  time to do so.  When I made it this time I add some chopped red… more

Onion Egg Curry

Onion Egg Curry or Ulligadda Ukkera, as it is called in telugu, is a very quick and delicious curry that can be prepared in 15 minutes. Telugu is a dialect of Andhra Pradesh, a southern state of India. Ulligadda in telugu is onion and Ukkera is referred to a curry or a stir fry. This… more

Chikkudu Kaya Kura – Indian Broad Beans Fry

This afternoon, as I was blog hopping, I came across an event going on at Sindhirasoi. The event is called Just for You. This is a vegetarian food blog event and I began to think if I could participate and what to send. You see, Mr.U is a meat lover and if meats were allowed,… more

Carrot Fry

carrot fry

I remember eating this side dish a long time ago, back in India. I usually don’t cook carrot stir fry at home, but do love eating it raw in my salads and raitas. Few days ago, a pack of carrots was helplessly staring at me and didn’t want to end up in the trash, the… more

Broccoli Moong Dal Stir Fry

broccoli moong dal fry, broccoli pesaru pappu koora

I have fall in love with broccoli in last 2 years.  Prior to that, just the mention of broccoli would turn me off. I knew it is a very healthy, nutritious vegetable, but just could not eat it. Couple of years ago, I gave it a try again. I steamed it for 2-3 minutes and… more

Fenugreek Cauliflower Stir Fry

methi gobhi, methi ghobhi, methi phool gobhi, cauliflower methi, cauliflower fenugreek

I use fenugreek aka methi extensively in my cooking, both as a herb and as a spice.  However, I do not use it as a fresh herb, as much as my mom, aunts and cousins do.  This herb is a must ingredient for tadka or popu in all their curries, stir fries, gravies and pulaos… more

Boiled Egg Curry

boiled egg curry

Source: This is my Mother-in-law’s recipe. Cooking Time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 5 eggs 1 – 1 ½ tbsp oil 1 ½ tsp chili Powder Salt to taste 1 ½ tsp coriander Powder 1 ½ tsp garlic Method: Boil the eggs, peel and pierce the eggs with a fork or a knife. Heat oil a pan,… more

Shrimp Curry

shrimp curry, prawn curry

Total Time: 40 minutes Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Serves: 2 – 3 Ingredients: 4-5 tbsp Oil 5 Curry Leaves (opt) ½ tspMethi Powder 1 Onion small chopped 1 ½ tsp Onion Paste 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste 2 tsp Coriander Powder 2 tsp Chili Powder Salt to taste ½ tsp Turmeric… more

Mushroom Green Bell Pepper Curry

mushrooms green bell peppers cury, mushroom capsicum curry

Total time: 30 minutes Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Serves: 3-4 Ingredients: 1 ½ – 2 tbsp Oil 1 Small Onion chopped 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste 3 Green chillies chopped 1 ½ tsp Coriander Powder ½ tsp Turmeric Powder 1 tsp Chili Powder Salt to taste 14 oz Mushrooms peeled and… more