Hello, Friends! My name is Hima Bindu. I’m the author of this blog. cooking is one of my hobbies and Learning is my Habit. I did a Master’s degree in Information Technology. I also have a Telugu website maatamanti.com
Why I named my blog Foodvedam?
The word “VEDAM means KNOWLEDGE and also means ETERNAL. as I’m sharing some knowledge of FOOD I named it so. and of course, Food is Eternal…
About my family
Ours is a small family- me, my husband SACHIN and my daughter SAHASRA(Honey). Sachin is working as a Software Engineer. my daughter is 12, 13 years old and studying 7th, 8th standard. Sachin is my childhood friend. till today we are best friends more than a wife & a Husband. He encouraged me to continue my studies after marriage. He joined me in PG.
Sachin has a big family. My in-laws are so kind and helpful. Every person in their family is a Government officer(except my husband). So my Mother in law encouraged me to prepare for State public service commission exams. I prepared for 2 years. attempted few exams in one year, even scored some good marks, but I didn’t get a job. “you know it’s not that easy”. but no regrets. In fact, I’m very happy that I acquired knowledge.I use to discuss with my daughter about Indian History, world history, world geography.
apart from that, I have a little knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, After effects and Premiere. I like watching DIY videos. my husband mocks me saying “darling !I’m afraid that one day you will make DIY bomb.”
I like Editing very much. I shoot recipe videos, edit them, and I manage this website. Sachin and Honey help me a lot in everything I do. my daughter was my first tripod. she used to hold the camera for first few videos. but I didn’t upload them coz they were shaky.
The reason why I started this blog?
Sachin had to move to Mumbai when he got a job there and I had to stay in my hometown as I could not leave my studies(PG) in the middle. In the final year, when I was about to write the final exams, I had no one to look after my daughter. So my mother came to help me. I finished my exams peacefully and was busy in submitting project work. at the time my mother told me that she has a pain in her stomach. I thought it was normal ache and gave a normal tablet. I was in a hurry of submitting project work and didn’t take it seriously. Later her pain had increased but she didn’t tell me.(she felt I may get disturbed) so she called my father and told him. he came on the next day. they took doctor’s appointment. Doctor told them to come on the next day for Scanning. that night, when I woke up in the midnight for water, I was astonished by looking her in sofa awake. I asked her “what happened Mom”. she said “nothing! I’m not getting sleep today. you please go back to sleep”. again she stopped me and said, “Please take care of Honey(my daughter).you are still behaving like a child, please be like a Mother.” I shrugged and went back to sleep.
On the next day morning, by the time I woke up, she dropped my daughter at school, she prepared breakfast for me, she took a bath, she kept hot water in the bathroom for me.she offered prayers to God. she kept oil lamp in front of GOD. I was still on the bed. when she was about to close the door, she turned back and told me “Bindu!wake up…breakfast is on the table, bye”. those were the last words I heard, I didn’t even see her face.I woke up, had bath, had my breakfast and sat in front of the computer and doing my work. it was 10.30 a.m in the morning, our telephone(intercom) rang. I picked the call “Hello Bindu”. it’s a call from flat no.106. “come down for once “she told. I asked, “why”. she told “nothing!just come for once”. I went down. there was an Ambulance, my father, my cousins, some of our relatives stood there in front of our apartment. I didn’t understand what happened. the person who called me told that “your mother is no more”. It was a shock.I didn’t cry…because I didn’t believe that. They postponed the cremation to the next day morning. that night me, my father and sachin sat there with my mom. Sachin gave me coffee. I took that coffee and said “Mom!this is my last coffee with you”.and wept like anything. ……….>all her scan reports were normal. she died of heart stroke immediately after scanning.
Later we moved to Mumbai. . . and I was still unable to accept my mother’s sudden death. I became an insomniac. sleeplessness…sleeplessness….I tried so hard.I achieved nothing but big dark circles around my eyes and some extra pounds(70 kgs). I didn’t even get up in the mornings, I never prepared lunch for my daughter, never prepared her for school. Sachin used to work in night shifts. He used to come by 5 0clock in the morning. He started to look after my daughter. literally, he became a mother to both of us. he never said a single word to me. my daughter was 5 years old at that time. even she understood me. they both didn’t expect anything from me. they ate when I cooked and never asked me to cook their favorites.
when we came back to our hometown, Sachin and my father talked to me. They told me “you need to come out of this. your mother will not be happy if you lead a life like this. if you really love her do whatever she likes”. I started to think. One day when I was rearranging the books in the bookshelf I found her COOKBOOK. I opened it and saw her recipes. then I recalled her passion for cooking .she is the best cook I know. she used to watch Chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s Khana khajana, Kylie Kwong’s show, Madhur jaffery’s show and note down the recipes. TLC is her favorite channel.
I have no interest in cooking till that day. But I have decided to start a recipe blog. told the same to Sachin. he was very happy that finally, I agreed to do something that can divert my mind. he did more than what he could do for me. I LOVE HIM.
When I started to receive comments for my videos on YouTube “that they love my recipes”. I really felt very happy. and I realized that I need to be more responsible for whatever I do. I started to cook heart fully. and I’m happy now.
friends!Sorry for writing such a long passage, you may not have enough time to read it, but I hope, somehow my mother will come to know that how much I love her.
“Mom! I Love you and I dedicate this blog to you”.
Things I like very much…
beautiful mother nature, Villages, trees, Gardening, Dogs, Chocolates, black & white movies, cartoons (tom&jerry, Doraemon), and to be naughty always.
Things I don’t like
wearing heavy clothes and ornaments, probably I might be the only woman who doesn’t have an interest in ornaments, long hair, make-up, carrying handbags, flowers(i like to see them on plants, not in hair.), using mobile phone( I use it only when it is inevitable), being on social media and annoying neighbors who are always interested in carrying silly gossips.
My belief
My fantasies
I love the great Indian emperor ASOKA. I wish I could be his wife KARUWAKI. maybe next time.
I love Achilles the great warrior .i cannot see him dying in TROY.
Sachin says ” It’s ok! you carry on with Edward! I will adjust with Bella”.
If God appears to me and tells me to ask one boon
First, I will ask him for 3, 5, 10, …….. 100 boons 😉 🙂
My mother, real ctrl+z(undo) for me to undo all my mistakes, no nights only days, 48 hours per day, a sharp&beautiful nose and a beautiful& lonely Island……..
seema
May your mom rest in peace. Its wonderful of you to share her extraordinary cooking skill recipes with all of us who are on the lookout to cook up some tasty dishes for our family and friends. I love the biryani videos and am going to try them. Thanks a lot for your kindness.
Bindu
Thank you dear Seema….
Sowjanya
I just read about yourself.. very touching.. I love the way you present all the dishes and the love you show towards nature and plants is awesome.. keep going.. you inspired me.. lots of love..
Amala
Really amma vunnapude mi ee feel chadhivanu .ma ammanu baga chusukunta
lalitha
Heart touching incident mother is always special for everyone and she is the first teacher to all. Your recipes are so good and also thanks to god for gave you careful husband and daughter. keep rocking and all the best for your future. all the best god bless you.
BINDU
Thank you dear lalitha…..
steve raman
yes keep rocking i like the way you cook all the best to you and your cool husband and daughter from germany
BINDU
Thank you so much dear Steve….. 🙂
Valli
Hi Bindu!!I love ur recipes
Just read ur blog..that’s touching!dont worry,ur mom is with u every moment .thats d reason ur coming with such an appetising dishes.
By d way the background score is too good!!where did u pick it from?
BINDU
Thank you so much dear valli 🙂 …That music was composed by a music director.
Nilesh
Touching Story Hima. It’s always shocking to part with our loved ones all of a sudden. Some go into a cocoon after such events. You chose to come out of it via your blog. Thats good for you and your family.
I came in contact with your blog via youtube recipe, and seeing how simple it seemed, I decided to try it out myself.
I have never tasted such a wonderful homemade prawn biryani- hyderabadi style in my life. Will try out more of the recipes.
Thanks for sharing.
Bindu
Hi Nilesh!Thank you for your concern and feedback…i’m glad that you liked my recipe….:)
Nilesh GONSALVES
I tried the chicken biryani-hyderabadi style. I can boast to my wife that I can make better biryani than her. Infact, it tastes better than the one which we order from a local caterer who is very famous for his biryanis.
BINDU
Thank you Nilesh ji.Your feedbacks are inspiration to me to make more and more recipes.
kalpana
Hi Bindu.i’m kalpana.i am regularly following your recipes, all are very good, i tried chicken biryani last sunday, khathi say
that it is good, and your presentation is very also good.
BINDU
Thank you very much….
Praneeth Kancherla
Keep up the great work. 🙂 Somehow I visited the “about me” section of your website today and I came to know the reason/inspiration behind you starting this blog. Pedhamma and everyone in their family are great cooks, but I still hate dosakaya.
Prasanthi Bonala
Hey….
Its beautiful. Really good….
Loved it darling………
Happy Vinayaka Chavithi…………..
May GOD bless you always.
Love you
likitha
may your mother soul rest in peace..seriously may god bless u n ur family alwazzz..loved all ur recipes to the core…keep up the same work
BINDU
Thank you Likitha…
Susmitha
VERY NICE BLOG BINDU!!!
I LOVE YOUR COOKING VIDEOS!!
TAKE CARE!
Keep up the good work
BINDU
Thank you Susmitha…. 🙂
Uma
Hi Bindu. I was moved by your story. I hope you stay strong and I wish you all the best for your future endeavors.
If you can, please share how you got rid of those dark circles. Haha.
Regarding your recipes, I really like how you post quality videos, clear and crisp. The editing and all takes lot of work and time, which most people don’t have idea about. I appreciate what you have been doing and I hope you keep helping us with your recipes in the future as well.
Cheers.
BINDU
Hi dear Uma!Thank you very much.i’m happy that you like my videos.i spend 12-15 hours every day to maintain this blog and i can’t say how many times i forgot to press RECORD button while shooting and burst into tears after knowing that nothing was recorded.hahaha..i’m such a stupid.but i forget everything when i receive positive feedbacks.
and you asked me about dark circles.there are many reasons for dark circles like sleeplessness,depression,sensitive skin,pigmentation or watching tv continuously/using any gadgets for hours without blinking eyes etc…you should find out the reason first….apart from that you need to take at least 2-3 litres of water per day.apply olive oil under your eyes gently before going to bed.keep thinly sliced potatoes or cucumber on your eyes.apply aloe vera gel regularly.and you need to follow these instructions for few months. in my case the problem was sleeplessness.none of the above tips worked for me until i started to have enough sleep(8 and 1/2 hours).hope my suggestions may help you.sorry for the late reply.
Asiya
Hiii Bindu…This is Asiya …Abdul’s sister …You are doing good work and your about me story is so heart touching…Hope you get very successful and I hope your mother might be watching your achievements and keep up the good work…
BINDU
Hi Asiya!Thank you…very much… 🙂
Chaitanya Sai
Thank you Bindu garu for this awesome blog. It helped me a lot in cooking amazing dishes. Thanks a ton. Me amma garu ekkadunna meeru chestunna e pani ki santoshisthaaru. Thanks a lot again.
BINDU
Hi Chaitanya garu! mee vantaki naa blog upayogapaduthundante i’m very happy. 🙂 Thank you for you for your Telugu comment.
Praneeth Kancherla
well said 🙂
KC
Really cool blog! I am super curious – what is the background track in your youtube videos – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1y4hCST8Dks ?
Lallie Pillay
Dearest Hima
You are absolute God send, your passion for preparation of food is so beautiful it is like opening a fairytail, i also see the beauty in your mum’s pic
I am so blessed to come accross your blog, My biggest problem is living in Cape Town, South Africa, good spices is very hard to find
I am going to try your briyani recipes
Tons of Love
Lallie
SACBINHON
Thank you dear Lallie Pillay….
pranav
i love the ideas shown. i am pranav 15 yrs and i love and enjoy cooking . you are gud inspiration. i study in vignan botree
BINDU
Hi Pranav!Thank you….
siva,bahrain
thanks for your Prawn briyani very good taster as per instruction need to try left over bread cake cheers..
BINDU
You are welcome Siva…
Mohit
Real a fantastic work out….must salute you…
Happiness is around u
BINDU
Thank you Mohit… 🙂
Charan
Hi Bindu,
I follow your youtube channel regularly and love all of your recipes. What I like most about them are that, they are very much similar to my Mom’s style of cooking! Love that you don’t over use spices and that all of your recipes are very easy to follow thanks to your amazing editing skills. Keep doing what you’re doing and share more of your amazing recipes with us. Thank you!
BINDU
Thank you dear Charan!happy to hear that my recipes are like your mom’s 🙂
veena
foodvedam name was awesome ………………..nice name .and some words u said in above mine also same
BINDU
Thank you Veena…..
Tripura Kaparthi
Hi Himabindu-
Very nice to meet you through your blog & thought its important for me to leave feedback 🙂
My name is Tripura. Born in Kakinada, brought up in Hyderabad, India & settled in California from 15 yrs.
I am very passionate about cooking, music, technology and painting & I am always in search of good blogs, videos, sites to see how well they are presented.
Your blog is fanstastic!!!! I took time to read your “About Me” section, it shows how simple and sweet person you are & it feels great to know you
I am great supporter of women and like to see all woman (specially our Indian woman) being independent
Compared to previous generations, I see this % has increased!
Few women had to sacrifice their careers due to family support and restrictions. That should not be a stop, they should see how they can contribute to society even being homemakers.
I get very happy whenever I see successful woman in career, business or passionate & exemplify excellence in what they do.
Thank you for contributing your knowledge and helping countless folks to cook what they love
Our Women World will be proud of you!!!
Cheers to one more wonderful woman – that’s you 🙂
Regards,
Tripura
BINDU
Hi Tripura garu!thank you very much for spending your valuable time on writing feedback.i felt very happy by seeing your comment.yes what you told is correct.nenu maa mother ni tanu chanipoyaka miss ayyaanu.kaani unfortunately ee kaalam pillalu thallini brathikundagaane miss avvalsi vastundi.andaraidi urukula parugula jeevitham.pillaltho spend chese time chaala takkuva.anduke nenu eppudu job cheyadalchukoledu.naa life antha ayipoyaka vennakki tirigi chusukunte naaku nenu sampadinchina dabbu kanna naa daughter tho gadipina kshanaale chaala chaala ekkuvaga undali ani maa mother chanipoyina rojune decide ayyaanu.anduke tanu school ki vellinapudu inka nidra poyaka work chesukuntu untaanu.ala ani working mothers thappu ani kaadu.paapam vaallu kids tho time spend cheyaleka entha struggle avutharo naaku telusu.women are always wonderful.Thank you…. 🙂
Preeti Bharti
Hi Bindu,
My name is Preeti… a working, recently married women and a big foodie. I love to cook on weekends and holidays and this sunday I am planning to cook briyani in an earthen pot and that’s how i found you and your blog. The given recipe looks very simple and thanks for uploading the video as videos are always a life saviour for novices like me 🙂
Your “about me” column is very heart-touching and leaves us with the message that don’t take your loved ones for granted. Thank you for sharing your experience. Keep doing what you love and keep sharing with us your amazing skill.
Love
Preeti
BINDU
Hi Preeti! Thank you very much for your comment here….i’m very sorry for the delay in reply….was out of station….did you try the recipe?
Preeti Bharti
Hi Bindu,
Yes I tried the recipe and it was finger licking good . Thanks again!
BINDU
Hi Preeti!how are you?Thank you for trying my recipe…… 🙂
BINDU
Hi Preeti!how are you?Thank you for trying my recipe…… 🙂
Madhuri
Hi Bindu Garu,
It’s great knowing you,like your recipes which I ‘be been following from a while. Keep up the good work.you are inspiring. Thank you.
BINDU
Hi Madhuri garu!Thank you very much for your comment and compliment…. 🙂
Upendra
Hi Bindu garu,
It good see that you repices are simlpe and esay to fallow.
BINDU
Thank you Upendra garu…..
Uma
Hi Bindu. Tried your prawns biryani recipe. Awesome. Thanks much. Now planning to try all your other recipes too.
All the best sister. God Bless.
BINDU
Thank you for trying my recipes dear sister Uma….. 🙂
Lavanya
Oh my god! such a wonderful u are…i think finally i found a best blog…any way..u are a lucky daughter, very lucky wife and luckiest mother….all the best for ur bright future…..
BINDU
Thank you so much dear Lavanya…… 🙂
Lavanya
and one more thing ur video music is awesome!!!!…
BINDU
Thank you Lavanya…… 🙂
Apple
Health is wealth, for few doctors, Thanks & regards
Anu
Hi sis… Mom will be surely happy about u… She s so blessed to ve a daughter like u.. Wen I was married I know nothing in cooking ..it was truely a nightmare for me but now after watching ur reciepes I learnt so many dishes … Especially prawn biryani .. My guests love it… U ve given me a lot of confidence … God bless u… Waiting for many more delicious recipes … Good luck for your upcoming videos… All the best..
BINDU
Thank you so much my dear sister Anu…. 🙂
Farheen
Really heart touching story…Even i love TLC channel…May God rest your Mothers soul in peace…
I tried your recipe – Hyderabadi Prawns Biryani it came out really nyc.
It was nice reading your story..Kepp up the good work..
BINDU
Thank you dear Farheen….. 🙂
Alison
My heart goes out to you about your mother. I’m from the US and your recipes are so different than what we cook here. It’s so interesting for me to learn new things, so I’ll surely look around a bit : )
BINDU
Thank you dear Alison….. 🙂
bandana
Hi bindu ,your story did bring a tear I am also afraid to loose my parents ,I too have not done anything for them yet and hope to do something before. It’s too late.
Why it is that things only happen when it is too late ,and I am sure that your mom is smiling proudly ,keep up the good work and God bless u .
BINDU
Thank you so much, dear Bandana…… 🙂 one can understand her mother only when she becomes a mother.but I didn’t understand her until she died.I’m such a stupid.I felt like I was alone in the middle of the ocean in a boat without oars and a journey without destiny.
Penny
Hi Bindu,
Your post brought a tear to my eye as I know how bad sudden death feels. My father in law passed away two weeks ago and my mum has been very sick since last year. The only difference is I live in another country so I am far away from all of them which makes things harder. I love your blog, it so beautiful and has a lot of good recipes. Your daughter is a gorgeous little girl. I would suggest writing a book with recipes for her its the best gift you can give her, I keep asking my mum for recipes as I know I will need them one day and may not have her to ask for them. I wish you all the best in your cooking endeavours. Stay strong, I’m sure your mum is smiling don watching you. Lots of love & big hug !!
BINDU
Hi Penny.first of all thank you for taking your time to write here.sorry to hear about your father in law.may his soul rest in peace.and don’t worry dear I hope your mom feels better soon.thank you that you love my blog.i have shown this comment to my daughter.she blushed on seeing this.i will definitely follow your suggestion.i will write a book and gift it to her.thank you so much for your wishes,love and hugs. a big hug to you too 🙂
Sree
Hi Bindu,
Surprised and glad to see you’ve shared your personal story. Surprised coz, most of your recipe videos show the recipe making with a soothing background score never seen or heard you. I really love the background score, would like to know about it. Got tears in my eyes reading how you lost your mom.May her soul rest in peace seeing you carry on her passion. Really appreciate what you doing,
I stay away from our home land, really miss our traditional Telugu food, so I started cooking myself and realized there are plenty of resources available in Youtube, yours particularly attracted me for the simplicity, the richness, quality outcome of the recipes, and not to forget the soulful background music. Please keep your hobby going , you are not only keeping it up but also doing us a favor in terms of recipes and inspiration too.
I am a foodie myself, but concerned about calories intake and weight conscious, so I would love to see from you some healthy salad recipes.
BINDU
Thank you so much Sreenu garu and i’m really happy that you like my videos.i will definitely try to post healthy recipes…… 🙂
Harsh Mulik
Hello Bindu,
She must have been a wonderful person. One never completely gets over it, and that’s OK. Its nice to treasure those fond memories. Thank you much for all your recipes. The one with shrimp (prawns) is truly the stuff of legends. I’m going to try the others as well. Thank you much for sharing.
I also wish you the best and hope that your daughter see’s in you what you saw in your mother. It’s there alright, I just hope she see’s it.
BINDU
Thank you so much Harsh….. 🙂
Ramya
Dear Hima,
I follow few blogs but somehow this is the first time I managed to write a comment after visiting a blog for the very first time. I tried your prawn biriyani today and the flavours were spot on. I will be checking out your videos as well. I came to the ‘About me’ section and it was heart touching to read about your reason behind starting this blog. I am sure your mom is watching over you and your family and showering her blessings upon you.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing the magic from your kitchen.
Take Care,
Ramya
BINDU
Hi! Dear Ramya.Thank you so much for visiting my blog and commenting here…. 🙂
Bharath
Hi Bindu,
It was inspiring to read about you in your blog. I happened to have visited your YouTube channel and viewed few of your videos. I was curious to know more and landed in your website. I really appreciate your style of presenting and keeping it simple. Keep up the good work, this is the first time I am writing a comment on a blog, this is enough to say how much I was moved by your story. Convey my wishes to Sachin and Honey, I am sure your mom is proud of you work. I am passionate about cooking too, I would explore your videos and will let you know my favorite.
Thank you!
Bharath
Hyderabad
BINDU
Hi! Bharath.Thank you for taking some time to leave a comment here and for your compliment too.I will convey your wishes to them.thank you for your wishes.miku naa nutana samvatsara subhakankshalu 🙂
Anna Ben
So sad of you and be a good mother always…you are lucky to get good husband whereas others are not
yogi
Dear mrs Bindu,
I came across your blog when i was searching AARI related stuffs for my wife. I was impressed with your aari related blogs. when i read one of your reply ,saying that you are a full time food blogger, i was soo eager to see your foodvedam as i am a hard core food lover.i was happy that i came across your blog.BUT I was ….no …I am touched by your life ,while reading about you.i cried ,i felt your pain ,i got motivated,i laughed about your fantasies and thigs you like …esp flowers…nice touch.your mother pic …feel like i wanted to meet her….
thank you for writing such a long passage….because of that you touch and motivate others…..
eagerly waiting to show your blog and your life story to my wife…,
God bless you ,your frnd ,hubby sachin and your sweet daughter..,
Regards
a friend yogi…
ps: your daughter is your PHOTO COPY…..
BINDU
Thank you so much for visiting the blog and spending your valuable time my dear friend Yogi…I can feel your expression through your words here…Thank you so much for your wishes.Convey my regards to your wife :).
krishna kumari vattikuti
hii…
I like ur moms recipies..and i want to start a blog
ur mom is so beautiful
SACBINHON
Thank you….. 🙂
devindser sharma
impressed.
SACBINHON
🙂
Divya
Hi Bindu, I read your blog and its very heart touching and my eyes are also filled with tears. I can understand it was very difficult to come out of that pain, as in the world most adorable and lovable is MOM.
Your recipes are so nice and I am trying your recipes and my family also loving a lotttt. Thank you so much for your wonderful recipes.
Can you make one video of all your cookware utensils you use in your kitchen like skillets,saucepans, Kadais, Utensils etc…
BINDU
Thank you so much for trying the recipes, dear Divya :)…I’m glad that your family love the recipes.I will try to make a video on cookware soon and let you know.
Nilesh GONSALVES
Hey Bindu… I’ve been trying your hydrabadi biryani and it comes out good almost everytime…..almost. My family requested me to make it more juicy cause mine turning out dry. So I tried a couple of things and needless to say, failed with little sour taste due to extra curd or was too oily. Just can’t seem to get the right combination for about 1 kg chicken (family of 8 with about 4 good eaters, and the kids pitch in in too). Any advice on how to make more juicy? Is it the onion? The one you make in the video looks much rich and juicier than what I am able to get. Maybe am not following any important step…
BINDU
Hi, Nilesh :)…hope you are doing good.I usually add more yogurt to get double masala(juicy).please make sure that you use fresh yogurt, not the sour yogurt.avoid adding the lemon juice.take the chicken and yogurt in 1:1 ration.i.e for 1kg of chicken take 1 kg semi thick yogurt.adding more fried onions makes the biryani bitter.Sorry for the delay…
Harshitha
Your story is really heart touching…. maybe your mother rest in peace….
And the idea behind the name of your website is good…
BINDU
Thank you, dear Harshitha… 🙂
Haleema
Firstly I just want to say your cooking is amazing and I think you are beyond talented. Your mum would be so proud of you.
It’s very kind of you to share your recipes with us all. I have a question in regards to the hyd- chicken biryani. Each time I try the layering, the chicken at the bottom always gets burnt, this happened with the lamb too but never with the prawns. The bottom of the vessel is always well greased with oil and ghee so I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. Please could you advise me as to what I may be doing wrong.
Thank you.
BINDU
Hi, Haleema Thank you so much :).
it usually happenes due to less moisture in the marinade.did you add enough yogurt while marinating?while cooking any biryani some points to be noted
1.ratio of meat and yogurt should be in 1 : 3/4.
2.need to grease the cooking vessel with oil(3 tbsp appxly) before adding the marinade.
3.use a thick bottomed vessel.
4.as it is dum style biryani, you need to cover the vessel properly to prevent the moisture from escaping.if the moisture escapes it will get burn quickly.
5.cook on high heat for 5-7 minutes and then turn the flame to simmer and cook on slow flame until the biryani is done.
6.or you can simply place a flat tawa on the flame and keep the biryani pot on the tawa.
hope my suggestions may help you… ?
Haleema
Ah thank you so much, I think you’re right it definitely is the yoghurt…I always end up using less than required as I just usually use whatever I have left in the fridge. Thank you so much for your tips! I’m actually trying the lamb biryani again, will be sure to follow your tips and hoping it doesn’t get burned this time.
Again I can’t praise you enough, your cooking is amazing and you inspire me so much. I hope one day I can master the skill of cooking like you have.
BINDU
Hi, dear Haleema.Thank you so much for your compliments.you are most welcome dear.. 🙂 really sorry for the delay in reply.
Grace Suganthy
No words to say Bindu. Usually I use to go through many videos reg cooking and found one of the best blog is it’s. Tried chicken 65,butter biscuit and haleem… Many appreciations From my near and dear… I usually dedicate it to u… But reading the long and heart touching passage, I had tears in my eyes?don’t worry ,I believe ur mom is always with u. Keep rocking and regards from all of my family members….
BINDU
Hi, Grace :).Thank you so much for your compliments and concern dear….Thank you for trying my recipes…
John Campbell
I found your blog searching for recipes for chicken dishes that use fenugreek leaves. I live in San Francisco. Thank you for posting these recipes which I attempted though I am not Indian at all (Scottish actually).Best wishes.
BINDU
You are most welcome dear John and thank you so much for your wishes 🙂
Rajasekhar
Hello Bindu,’
I came across some of your videos on YouTube. I did try and they came out very good.
Your art is inspirational.
Please keep up the good work.
BINDU
Thank you so much Rajasekhar..
Sagar
Hii hima bindu your cooking videos are very nice, especially south indian dishes. what is your home town or state?.
BINDU
Thank you so much, Sagar…I live in Hyderabad.
Datta Prasad
Hello Bindu,
In a random search, I came across your blog. This is too good.
I really love your recipes. Your presentation is great.
I cook but I love to try others food…
Good Work – Better Presentation – Best Outcome
Keep Rocking!
Bindu
HI Bindu,
Went through your Blog. Sorry for the loss.
I even saw your videos. Wanted to take your suggestions on weight loss. I am 85 lbs and looking to reduce at least 15 kgs. Can you throw some light please. On keto.
Regards,
Bindu
P.s my name is also Bindu?
santosh bankar
Dear Bindu
is it possible for you to share the exact qty raw masala required for preperation of 1 kg biryani ?
Harika
Hi Bindu,
Frequent visitor. Great recipes and presentation. Long time since last post? Hope everything is ok.
Take care.
vinod
Hi sister,
Your cooking videos r good , continue your good work.
thank you
sumalatha punnam
Hi bindhu am sorry for your mother while reading your blog i got tears but really life turning you mad from cooking building a website to agriculture
living your quality life there are very less people out like you keep it up dear.
khushi
Hello Bindu Garu…me mom meetho eppudu untaru..so heartouching to read about what had happened…me husband and daughter support during ur tough time was commendable… meeku velainappudu Sachin gari tho me parichayam inka adi mee pelli daka dariteesina story kuda share cheyandi 🙂
Nag
Hi bindi garu. You are looking good. When u married.
Sahitya
Hi Bindu garu,
I like your videos and the way you’re presenting. Your story is hear touching. I got tears while reading.
Kavi
Very nice reading about you and mom. Sorry about the loss. She would be extremely proud of you wherever she is. We share a lot of things in common and i hope to meet you someday 🙂
Shashi Kumar
హిమ బిందు గారు,
Your blog, your videos on your farm and everything is excellent. Congrats to Sachin and your daughter for the excellent soul that you are. We (family) watch your videos sometimes and find at peace. Our dream is to do something like what you do. Find a small piece of land close to city, grow plants and veggies.. away from mundane IT routine. Self-sustaining is the idea. But I am not sure, if one can find such a land in Hyd, would it remain just a dream? 🙂 What’s your advice, any recommendations?
God bless, keep rocking!
Shashi
Saash Kumar
హిమ బిందు గారు,
Your blog, your videos on your farm and everything is excellent. Congrats to Sachin and your daughter for the excellent soul that you are. We (family) watch your videos sometimes and find at peace. Our dream is to do something like what you do. Find a small piece of land close to city, grow plants and veggies.. away from mundane IT routine. Self-sustaining is the idea. But I am not sure, if one can find such a land in Hyd, would it remain just a dream? 🙂 What’s your advice, any recommendations?
God bless, keep rocking!
Shashi
Joji Reddy
hi Bindu: I live in Chicago.
My nephew and my mother lives in Hyderabad.
I have land in RR DT. Can you grow Veg in my land. I will provide all the facilities needed.
773 317 0080
and your contact number?
Smitha
Hi Bindu,
I do watch your ‘B like Bindu’ regularly but did not know about blog until now.Keep up the good work on ‘B like Bindu’!! I am a big fan of gardening/farming/plants and watch your video for peace of mind!!?
Looks like we have lot of things in common…. I have a 13 year daughter and her name is Sahasra as well!!?
My mom is the best cook I know of and treasure her cookbooks more than any jewelry or clothes!!?
Piece of advice….don’t succumb to any advertising temptations like other YouTubers do. Keep it clean and simple like you do now.
Take care!!
Smitha
Ashababu
# 2021…while scrolling in YouTube ..I saw your pic,so traditional then next about ,ala next website…..Ki….at last I read it ….Wish you a happy new year mam…while reading yours story is like watching an feelgood movie….# happy family
D Arjun
HI BINDU GARU
WANTED TO SEE YOU AND YOUR HOME AS SURPRISE VISIT FOR MY WIFE DIVYA ON OUR MARRIAGE DAY THIS FEB13TH 2021, WHO IS BIG FAN OF YOUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL BE LIKE BINDU.
WE STAY IN NIZAMPET, COULD YOU PLEASE ACCEPT THIS REQUEST AND MAKE OUR SPECIAL DAY EVEN MORE SPECIAL.
K keerthi
Bindu sis I want some help from u I am literally in confusion mode in life
BINDU
HI, Keerthi sister you plz mail me at maatamanti@gmail.com
Vijaya Laxmi
Hi Bindu garu
Bamboo biryani kosam bamboos ekkada konnaru. Please adress cheppandi