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Tingalavrya Bendi - White Beans Curry
Remember my post about the South Canara curries? Each curry has a distinct name and that name itself indicates which tempering to use, and thus each curry results in a unique flavor - although basic...
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Masala Sanna Khotte - Spicy Idli (1)
I haven't eaten Khotte in ages. But these days, Indian storeowners bring many uniquely exotic vegetables. So I am hoping that one day I may even get jackfruit leaves. You see, khotte are steamed in...
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Punjabi Egg Curry
My mom makes this Punjabi style egg curry. When she first made it way back when I was in school, all of us were blown away that a non-vegetarian curry was made without an iota of coconut! Today, when...
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Kultha Idli - Horsegram Idlies
Idlies using kulith or horsegram is a traditional Konkani delicacy. It imparts a distinct flavor so it may be an acquired taste. For a truly authentic flavor, do use coconut oil for greasing the idli...
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Masala Sanna Khotte - Spicy Idli (2)
During my cabbage marathon cooking, I thought of masala sanna khotte. These steamed dumpling is a variation of Masala Sanna Khotte(1). Masala Sanna Khotte - 2Spicy Steamed DumplingIngredients1/4 cup...
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Pizza Oothapam
Addition of cheese makes the food "superhit" at my home. So I came up with this pizza oothapam recipe.Pizza OothapamIngredients1 recipe Dosa BatterGarnish1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper1/4 cup chopped...
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Christmas Special Recipes
Wish you all a very Merry Christmas!Happy Holidays!!Some Christmas special recipes that I have blogged so far -Cakes & Puddings :-Plum CakeDate Walnut Mocha CakeCoconut Marble CakeMadeira...
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Kaarela ane Champa ni Gotli nu Shaak
Not too long ago, I substituted chestnuts for jackfruit seeds. Now, jackfruit seeds (AThalya - Marathi/ Bikand - Konkani/ Champa ni GoTli - Gujarati) are readily available at our local Indian grocers....
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Arvi Partun Bhaji - Taro Roots Stir Fry
This simple stir fry goes very well with the daily daal and rice. Arvichi Partun BhajiStir Fried Taro RootsIngredients5-6 Taro roots, peeled, scrubbed and thinly sliced 2-3 kokumsalt to taste1 tsp...
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Chicken Chettinad
This is my version of chicken chettinad. You know what I like most about this curry? I can use the leftover chicken to make a pizza with naan.Chicken ChettinadChettinad style Chicken CurryIngredients2...
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Pineapple Shira
I wish you all a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year! Today I would like to share this Pineapple Shira on the occasion of the new year.Pineapple ShiraPineapple Semolina PuddingIngredients1 1/2 cup...
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Jeer-mirya Bhaat
Cumin seeds and Black Peppercorn impart a uniquely delicious flavor to the cooked rice. For the authentic flavor, please use ghee/clarified butter. Jeer-Mirya RiceCumin and Pepper flavored...
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Garlic Scape Thecha
We get fresh Garlic Scape at farmers markets during summer. I make various chutneys and thechas. Today I gave these Garlic Scapes "Assal Kolhapuri" makeover.Garlic Scapes ThechaGarlic Scapes with...
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Elape
Elape is a traditional Malvani delicacy. You can make sweet or savory Elape. Today I am sharing the spicy version. Just omit the spices and add jaggery & cardamom powder to get the sweet version....
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Gavar Parippu Usali
Food blogging has taught me this delicious South Indian creation- which goes by Parippu Usali in Tamilnadu and Patholi in Andhra Pradesh. I read this recipe in Prestige Pressure Cooker Booklet. This...
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Bangdyachi Amti - Hot Mackerel Curry
Today I am featuring hot and spicy Mackerel Curry - Bangdyachi Amti Bangdyachi AmtiMackerel CurryIngredients3 Mackerels, Cleaned and halvedsalt to taste1 tsp ginger-garlic paste1/2 tsp turmeric powder...
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Artichoke Chana Bhaaji
When in season, I always get artichokes. I like to pair them with black chickpeas or peas and make this simple stir fry.Artichoke chi BhajiArtichoke Stir Fry with Malvani SpicesIngredients5...
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TinglaAvrya Teppla Ambat - White Beans Curry
Tingala Avre is a Mangalore Store Delicacy for it's not available at any grocer in Mumbai. Even at Mangalore Stores, you will get it only when it's in season. So when I got these beans, I made two...
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Prawns Yakhni Pulao
I had some Shan Yakhni Pulao Masala. I decided to use it for making Prawns Yakhni Pulao. Here's what I did.Prawns Yakhni PulaoPrawns PilafIngredients1 1/2 cup medium shrimp/prawns (About 25)1 tsp...
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Oats Upma
Mom makes two types of Oats Upma. Today's version is really simple. This is for those folks like me, who believe that Oats is good for health but find it too bland to eat it as is. Oats Upma (1)Oats...
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Sungtha Kismoor - Dried Prawns Salad
Sungtha Kismoor is generally made during the monsoon, as fresh seafood is not eaten - that precisely when the dried seafood stash is used. Sungtha KismoorDried Shrimp SaladIngredients1 cup dried...
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Narasu Coffee Pops
Today recipe is inspired by Vietnamese Coffee pops that I read in the Feast magazine. I gave it Indian - specifically South Indian Coffee touch. I love the flavor of nutmeg in the south Indian coffee...
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Biranji
Biranji is one type of Pulaos that my grandmother made using her pulao masala. As usual I add lots of vegetables in my pulao where I keep my rice : vegetables ratio 1:1. Please use your own proportion...
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Rabdi - Sweetened Evaporated Milk
Rabdi is sweetened evaporated milk. Once I had an entire carton of milk, which was to be used within two days. I thought of making this Rabdi. This is a labor of love. Just note the simmering time it...
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Angoori Rabdi
Angoori Rabdi I saw mini Rasgullas at our Indian stores. I added them to the previously prepared Rabdi and served Angoori Rabdi for our get-together. My guests were really pleased. Angoori...
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