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Beans Paruppu Usili recipe – Delicious and healthy

October 6, 2020

Beans Paruppu Usili – one of my favorite ways to enjoy French Beans.

Beans Paruppu Usili recipe was shared with my by one of my subscriber and I was so glad I tried it. Watch the full video of this recipe below.

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I am so thankful to Vinaya for sharing this recipe with me and all of us. Her explanation is so clear and helpful. Let me tell you this, Im not very well versed with cooking traditional South Indian recipes but thanks to Vinaya, I was able to enjoy Beans Paruppu Usili at home.

Vinaya also shared a Peanut Mysore Pak recipe and again, thanks to her I was able to make this legendary dessert at home. That recipe is also included in the video above. Or you can read it below.

Ingredients

Gram Flour – 1cup

Peanuts – 1cup

Coconut – 1cup

Sugar – 2cups

Water – 1 1/4cups

Ghee – 2cups

Steps to make the recipe:

1. Roast and grind the peanuts (grind in whipper mode or else it might release oil).

2. Grind the coconuts into fine grainy powder.

3. Sieve besan powder to avoid lumps while cooking in ghee.

4. Pour water and add sugar for melting. Wait for one string consistency and then add the besan powder.Mix everything well.

5. Add the peanut powder and shredded coconut and mix up everything well. Keep 2 cups (as mentioned in the ingredients section) of ghee and keep pouring the ghee into the mixture until it becomes thick

6. Make pieces when the mysore pak is little warm, or else it will be difficult to cut it .

I was able to meet Vinaya and try these recipes thanks to #YourSecretRecipe which is a section on my Youtube where I share my subscribers’ recipes. You can check out more of these below:

Paneer Momos Recipe

Buttery Pav Bhaji and Paneer Lababdar Recipe

Creamy Pasta Recipe

Kaju Paneer Makhani Recipe

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South Indian Meal in Mumbai – Udipi Shri Krishna Boarding

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July 28, 2019

If authentic South Indian meal in Mumbai is something you are craving, then your search ends here!

This is my experience of a South Indian meal in Mumbai at Udipi Shri Krishna Boarding in Matunga. Watch the video to know more.

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Matunga is the best area in Mumbai to enjoy a good South Indian meal. The have a lot of restaurants serving delicious food – whether its idli dosa or a meal like this one. Some of my favorite restaurants in this area are Cafe Madras, Ramashray, Manis, Arya Bhavan and Idli House. However, for a full fledged South Indian meal experience on a banana leaf, I recommend Udipi Shri Krishna Boarding.

Located very close to the Matunga central station, Udipi Shri Krishna boarding has been serving meals since many years. You can opt for their unlimited meals or the set meals – both will leave you satisfied! What’s more is that their price is very economical. And there’s absolutely no compromise on taste or hygiene. In fact, you can request them a tour of their kitchen which they would very gladly provide. So if you fancy an authentic South Indian meal in Mumbai then definitely head here. And do try out their daily sweet specials, especially payasam. They are open for lunch and dinner and have a different menu everyday.

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I’ve explored food in many more places in South India, including real Udupi cuisine, Bangalore and also food from Mysore. You can watch my experience in all these places in my videos below.

Udupi

Bangalore

Mysore

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Udupi food you need to try | Real Udupi Cuisine

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July 22, 2019

Real Udupi food, or Udupi cuisine actually originated from the Krishna Temple.

Watch this video to know more about Udupi food and the Shri Krishna Matha.

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If you love South Indian food then you will absolutely love the food in Udupi. A lot of places here are iconic and known to contribute heavily to the ‘udupi restaurant’ culture, that is now prevalent in so many cities.

Here is your quick guide to Udupi food

Mitra Samaj

This place is known as the birth place of Masala dosa. You have to visit this place if you are in Udupi. Apart from Masala Dosa, I recommend trying their Mangalore buns, gobi bajje and pineapple sheer.

Mitra Samaj Udupi – Birthplace of Masala Dosa?

South Indian

June 11, 2019

Mitra Samaj Udupi – a place that I was really looking forward to visit!

Watch my video from Udupi Mitra Samaj. This is popular as the birthplace of masala dosa. And the dosa here is delicious!

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Let’s talk about Udupi cuisine first. Since Udupi is known as the temple city of India, the cuisine here is derived from the famous Shri Krishna Matha. Temple food is simple, healthy, fresh and uses seasonal fruits and vegetables. And is most importantly without onion and garlic. Watch this video from my visit to the Krishna temple here in Udupi to know more.

Udupi Mitra Samaj has been around for decades. This place starts early morning and serves some of the best breakfast that one can enjoy. Upma, idlis, dosa and lots more. For me the masala dosa here was really something. The texture, flavour of the masala and the chutney – all made it the best dosa of my life! Even their idlis are beautifully soft. One thing you cannot miss here is Goli Bajji – soft spongy pakodas with small bits of chilli in them. In Udupi, you will also find something called Mangalore buns. These feel like stuffed puris almost and are definitely worth trying. And make sure you finish your meal here with pineapple sheera. You will definitely thank me for it!

Udupi also has another very popular chain – Mavalli Tiffin Rooms or MTR. You can read about their delicious thali here.

If you are planning a trip to Udupi, then definitely have Mitra Samaj on your list. It’s a place thats not to be missed!

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MTR Udupi – Mavalli Tiffin Rooms Restaurant in Udupi, Mangalore

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May 9, 2019

I tried a South Indian Thali at MTR Udupi!

MTR Udupi is famous for its Karnataka style South Indian Thali. I’m trying the thali in the video below so do watch it if you’d like to know about my experience.

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While planning my trip to Udupi, I could barely contain my excitement. For those that know me and have been following me for some time would definitely know about my love for South Indian food. So visiting Udupi was a massive checklist in my food-travel places. Apart from my favorite idlis, dosas and buns, I was glad I got to try an authentic thali here.

MTR or Mavalli Tiffin Rooms is a very old chain that started in the year 1924 in Bengaluru. What started as a small coffee shop is now such a prominent brand. And their food is representative of the brand values of good clean ingredients and hygiene. Mavalli Tiffin Rooms has special parameters for checking quality of ingredients and this definitely reflects on their food.

MTR Udupi has a bunch of options available when it comes to thalis – they have unlimited thali and also different set meals. Since this was the first time I was here, I tried an unlimited thali. This thali cost Rs.250 and included everything – from pickle to subzis, to different type of rotis, rice, sweetdish. And all of this was authentic Karnataka style food.

I would definitely recommend anyone planning a visit to Udupi or even Bengaluru for that matter to include MTR in their must eat places. It’s definitely a meal to remember.

Here are a few more places that I explored while I was in Udupi.

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MADRAS DIARIES | Spicy South Indian Food

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December 10, 2017

Madras Diaries recently opened in Bandra and offers some traditional South Indian delicacies and also some interesting specials.

Chilled out vibe and good food is how I describe my experience at Madras Diaries. Check out this video from my visit there.

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Here’s what I ate at Madras Diaries

Jalapeno Cheese Idlis

Fried mini idlis with bits of jalapeno. These were served with a cheesy dip. The idlis were fried to perfection – perfectly crunchy and the jalapeno bits did add a little edgy flavor.

Kara Paniyaram

Paniyarams tossed with onion, chillies and molga podi. So this was extremely spicy because there was tonnes of molga podi. But it was quite delicious.

Navadhanya Idli

Made with 9 different grains, these idlis honestly felt almost as soft as regular idlis. And they had a little tadka in the centre – curry leaves, mustard seeds, cumin seeds. This tasted quite amazing with the sambhar.

Puliyogare

Served with pickle and rice papad, this is one of the tastiest Puliyogare I’ve tried. Such a pronounced tamarind flavor. Absolutely must order this.

Mysore Masala Dosa

A huge, crispy dosa stuffed with potato and a spicy garlic chutney.

Masala Buttermilk

A spiced chaas – has a nice flavor from the mint and pepper in it.

Spiced Lemon with Basil Seed

A lemonade spiced with chillies – literally! This one is way too spicy.

Filter Coffee

This one didn’t really please me.

I quite enjoyed my visit to Madras Diaries. You can definitely visit for a non-udipi South Indian experience. Their food is pretty good. There were somethings which were a tad bit spicy for me, but overall I was quite happy with what I ate. One of the other things that looked interesting on their menu was the thali. I’ll definitely be trying that next time.

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Best Idlis in Mumbai

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September 29, 2017

Being an idli fanatic, I’m always on the look out for restaurants serving the best idlis in Mumbai.

And Arya Bhavan pretty much tops my list. Watch this video and you’ll know why I feel that they serve the best idlis in Mumbai!

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Arya Bhavan is located in the Matunga East area, which houses the most amount of authentic South Indian restaurants in Mumbai. Right opposite the railway station, this place isn’t hard to miss.

Most South Indian restaurants in this area are pretty humble in terms of interiors. However, this restaurant goes a notch ahead and provides an a.c seating section.

I personally recommend trying out all of these different types of idlis and paniyaram when visiting Arya Bhavan. I feel they are exceptional. Served fresh and piping hot, these meals can indeed be very very comforting. I also recommend trying out their masala chhass and sugarcane juice – both are very refreshing on a hot day.

And any meal in a South Indian restaurant is incomplete without a good filter coffee. I definitely recommend ending your meal with one here too.

I absolutely recommend Arya Bhavan. Go and indulge in delicious food and you won’t regret it at all 😉

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Amba Bhavan, Matunga

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June 4, 2016

Review – Amba bhavan

Rating – ⭐⭐⭐⭐

If you follow me, you know that matunga is my spot! Tried Amba Bhavan here for the first time and it only reinforces the fact that this area doesn’t have any place that serves mediocre food!

I tried their idlis, upma, dosa and masala milk.

Idlis – sofffffftt and how! Sambhar is ok but chutney is really good. A tad bit of spice makes it awesome.

Upma – light, fresh..

Dosa – more on the crisper side.

Masala milk – good amount of pista in it but a little over sweet.

I know I will be coming back here. And so I recommend this to you too.

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Mani’s Lunch Home – Matunga East, Mumbai

South Indian

May 14, 2016

Mani’s Lunch Home – Review

Those of you who know me well, must know my love for South Indian food. So here’s another place I have been loving off late – Mani’s Lunch Home. Read my full review!

Rating – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Mani’s is a gem. It’s a tiny place with really great, fresh and tasty south indian fare.

Recommend:

Upma

Mysore masala dosa

Masala dosa

I have tried the masala dosa, the mysore masala, the upma and the idli here and all are phenomenal. His sambhar is top notch!

The dosas here are the perfect combination of crisp and melt in your mouth. They have that crunch and are sooooo tasty. The aloo in the masala dosa is quite different than regular masala dosa. Not too spicy, not overly dry. And almost mashed to a large extent.

The mysore masala is the one with red chutney and filling inside. This is so famous and gets over pretty early.

The upma here is out of this world – very light..Not too much ghee going on. Has some tomato too. Served fresh and piping hot.

The idlis are amazing too – soft, fluffy and don’t reek of soda!

Recommend this place for a quick, inexpensive south indian meal.

Ayyappan Idli Store Review

South Indian

May 6, 2016

Ayyappan Idli Store Review

Matunga is probably my most favorite place to eat – there are so many great options there. Here’s another one I love – Ayyappan Idli Store. Keep reading for the complete review.

Another great find in Matunga. I tell you – probably most of my favorite places will be here! This store is always crowded and I’m sure that’s because it’s a hot favorite in the area.

The whackiest dosa you can think of is what you should try here. I’ve played safe and tried only mysore masala but looking at everyone’s order around me, I was super tempted to order so many others. The dosa is served with sambhar, coconut chutney and a red chutney seemed to be full of tomato and garlic. So yummy! And the dosa is quite huge – definitely wasn’t my cup of tea to finish it all by myself.

On my wishlist is the Chinese dosa here.

Do try this place out and I’m sure you’ll find your favorite dosa here. Value for money guaranteed.

Category: South Indian

Beans Paruppu Usili – one of my favorite ways to enjoy French Beans.

If authentic South Indian meal in Mumbai is something you are craving, then your search ends here!

Real Udupi food, or Udupi cuisine actually originated from the Krishna Temple.

Mitra Samaj Udupi – a place that I was really looking forward to visit!

I tried a South Indian Thali at MTR Udupi!

Madras Diaries recently opened in Bandra and offers some traditional South Indian delicacies and also some interesting specials.

Being an idli fanatic, I’m always on the look out for restaurants serving the best idlis in Mumbai.

Review – Amba bhavan

Rating – ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Mani’s Lunch Home – Review

Rating – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ayyappan Idli Store Review