Mama's Secret Recipes

Mama's Secret Recipes199 recipes

Here I have traditional indian family recipes and a diverse collection of recipes I create which are modified to suit the Canadian taste.

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Shahi Egg Sweet (Anday Ki Mithai)

Shahi Egg Sweet (Anday Ki Mithai)

Anday ki Mithai (Shahi Egg Sweet) is a popular egg sweet of the muslim community in Chennai.

Rice Ganji (Porridge)

Rice Ganji (Porridge)

Rice ‘Ganji’ or ‘kanji’ or ‘nombu ganji’ (in tamil) is basically a wholesome porridge which is usually consumed for Ifthaar (at the time of breaking the fast) during Ramadan in Chennai and in the southern states of Tamilnadu and Kerala.

My French Omelette - Mama's Secret Recipes

My French Omelette - Mama's Secret Recipes

I have been trying to perfect the art of making french omelette for so long.

Oats with poached egg - Mama's Secret Recipes

Oats with poached egg - Mama's Secret Recipes

I got tired of eating oats with milk and sugar, so tried this indianized oats recipe which my mom used to make, gave a twist to it and enjoyed it so much! I added my own home made yoghurt (which had turned a little sour) along with fresh curry leaves.

Beef chilly garlic - Mama's Secret Recipes

Beef chilly garlic - Mama's Secret Recipes

Ingredients:  For the marinade:  Beef – 1lb Garlic – 1 tsp Salt to taste Red chilly powder – 1 tsp Brown sugar – 1 tsp Vinegar – 2 tsp White flour – 1 tsp For the Red Sauce: Garlic – 1 clove minced (medium size) Red chilli powder – 1/2 tsp Brown sugar.

Red bell pepper & chicken meat ball curry - Mama's Secret Recipes

Red bell pepper & chicken meat ball curry - Mama's Secret Recipes

The sweetness of the red bell pepper in the chicken mince gives a new dimension to the dish.

Tangy sweet bittergourd masala - Mama's Secret Recipes

Tangy sweet bittergourd masala - Mama's Secret Recipes

Ingredients:  Bitter gourds – 4 Onions sliced – 1 large Mustard seeds – 1/4 tsp Curry leaves – a few Dried red chilies – 1- 2 small Chopped Ginger Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp Cumin powder – 1/4 tsp Garam masala powder – 1/2 tsp Lemon juice – 1 tsp Brown.

Bitter gourd masala - Mama's Secret Recipes

Bitter gourd masala - Mama's Secret Recipes

Ingredients:  Bitter gourds – 3 – 4 or 2 cups sliced Onions sliced – 1 cup or 1 large Mustard seeds – 1/4 tsp Curry leaves – a few Dried red chilies – 2 small Green chilies – 2 small Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp Cumin powder.

Egg Plant Bun Sandwich - Mama's Secret Recipes

Egg Plant Bun Sandwich - Mama's Secret Recipes

Those who are not fond of egg plant would love this sandwich for sure.

Red chilli garlic chicken roast - Mama's Secret Recipes

Red chilli garlic chicken roast - Mama's Secret Recipes

This is a lighter version of the traditional zafrani chicken.

Black Rice Porridge (Healthy & Nutritious)Mama's Secret Recipes

Black Rice Porridge (Healthy & Nutritious)Mama's Secret Recipes

This black rice porridge is a savoury breakfast cereal with a nutty taste that is so delicious! It is also so healthy and nutritious!

Pudina (Mint) Chutney Curry - Mama's Secret Recipes

Pudina (Mint) Chutney Curry - Mama's Secret Recipes

This is one of my favorite curries that my mom used to make with plain boiled or palao rice.

Egg Plant Chutney

Egg Plant Chutney

Ingredients: 10-12 egg plants (medium size) 2 tsp cumin(zeera) seeds 1 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds 1/4 cup peanuts 1 tbs sesame (til) seeds 1 tbs poppy (khus khus)seeds 4-6  dried red chillies (long ones) 10 fresh curry leaves 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 1/2.

Baked Nipattu (Savoury Onion Crackers)

Baked Nipattu (Savoury Onion Crackers)

Nippattu (Crackers) as it is called is a popular Indian snack, very common in Bangalore bakeries and is traditionally a fried snack.

White Methi Chicken - Mama's Secret Recipes

White Methi Chicken - Mama's Secret Recipes

The aroma that emanates when fresh methi (fenugreek) leaves are sautéed in ghee or oil is tantalazing! Methi added to any vegetable or meat gives a very good flavour to the dish.

Murmuree Bhindi - Mama's Secret Recipes

Murmuree Bhindi - Mama's Secret Recipes

I was kind of inspired by Master Chef India when I made this dish.

Cranberry sun-dried tomato chutney

Cranberry sun-dried tomato chutney

Cranberry sun dried tomato chutney is a delicious side dish to eat with Turkey or chicken especially at Thanksgiving or Holiday entertaining.

My Koobideh - Mama's Secret Recipes

My Koobideh - Mama's Secret Recipes

My Koobideh call for no fat, absolutely no fat at all.

Cheesy scalloped potatoes - Mama's Secret Recipes

Cheesy scalloped potatoes - Mama's Secret Recipes

I usually made scalloped potatoes in the traditional style which I found quite bland.

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