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Chawli Foogath
This is a simple Goan style stir fry.Chawli FoogathGoan style Longyard Beans Stir FryIngredients1 bunch yard long beans, ends/strings removed, choppedsalt to tasteTempering1 tbsp. coconut oil1 or 2...
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Eggnog Ice cream
During holiday season last year, I had "Eggnog" in the fridge. It inspired me to make this ice cream. Yes, right in the middle of the winter, we enjoyed eggnog ice cream. :-DEggnog Ice...
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Pedve Fanna Upkari(2) - with Teppal/Tirphal
Mom made the usual fanna upkari with sardines but, she also added some tirphal/teppals. They definitely gave a wonderful flavor to this spicy, yet fingerlicking curry. Pedve Fanna Upkari(2) with...
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Sultana Pulao
I have been making this pulao from a really long time. I think I had clipped this recipe from a magazine and I distinctly remember that it was a Tarla Dalal recipe. However, when I searched her site...
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Chilkewali Bhujiya
My mom-in-law deep fries some bite sized "bhujiyas"/fritters from the chilkewala dhokla batter during monsoons. These small bhujiyas taste delicious with hot-sweet chutney or tomato ketchup with a cup...
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Grilled Vada Pav
Those who are familiar to my blog may already know my extreme fondness for Vada Pav. Today, I am sharing a new vadapav from Mumbai. Well, it's new for me, anyways! Growing up, I had never come across...
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Chanya Usli
Chanya Usli is made by tempering boiled black chanas/chickpeas with South Canara spices. My grandmother used to make either Chanya usli or chanya saar upkari on Fridays. Chanya UsliSouth Canara style...
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Cauliflower Rassa Bhaaji
I put together this simple Kolhapuri Rassa Bhaaji the other day. I thought of sharing it with you all.Cauliflower Rassa BhaajiIngredients1 medium cauliflower, cut into small florets2 medium potatoes,...
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Lasan ni Chutney - Garlic Chutney
Pungent garlic, hot chili powder and sweet jaggery, makes this chutney simply irresistible especially as an accompaniment with mild dishes like khata dhokla or chora na pooda.Lasan Ni ChutneyGarlic...
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Orange Tilapia
Orange Tilapia This is my version of Orange Fish that I had in a small local eatery in San Francisco. If you like sweet-sour flavor, you may enjoy it. Orange TilapiaIngredients3 Tilapia fillets,...
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Kanda Bataka nu Shaak
I am sure that there are gazillion versions of simple onion-potato curries. This is just one of the many, simple yet delicious "shaak" from my mother-in-law's kitchen.Kanda Bataka nu...
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Rose Cookies
For the international food fest at work, I baked Rose flavored cookies. I am always apprehensive about cooking anything for a generic group of people as I am not aware of their likes and dislikes. But...
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Holi special Recipes
*************होलीहैं ***************1. PuraNpoLi2. Gujarati Puran PoLi3. Ubbati (Manglore style Puran Poli)2. Katachi Aamti3. Thandai4. Thandai Masala5. Saffron Thandai KulfiPrint Page
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Granny Smith - with chili and salt
My favorite way of eating tart Granny Smith Apple is by sprinkling chili powder and salt. Serve it as a snack or as an accompaniment with your daily Indian meal. There is not really a great recipe to...
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One Spice Rice
My maushi is one of the most innovative cooks I have ever met. She comes up with some unique recipes. She never uses pressure cooker for making the daily rice. She always uses "Konkani Velun" method...
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Kesariyo Doodhpaak
Not sure if Doodh paak is to be labeled as a South Canara food or Gujarati food? Of course, my Konkani relatives call it just "Doodh Paak" and Gujarati relatives add a prefix of "Kesariyo" (Saffron...
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Rose Jam Milkshake
My mom used to make delicious milkshake by adding a dollop of jam. She would use this trick especially when the jam bottle was coming to end. She would add milk in the jam bottle and shake it, so the...
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Agari Style Prawns Curry
I tasted this curry at my college friend's place. Her mom used to make delicious seafood curries. At times, we friends used to invite ourselves at her place since her home was somewhat closer to the...
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Chora daal na pooda(2)
This is just a variation of chora daal na pooda with garlic. This pooda is made without any garlic and hence is quite plain. You can serve it with a spicy shaak or chutney to make up for the...
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Zucchini Fritters
Sometimes, this simple pleasure of deep fried pakodas/bhuji on a rainy/wintery day is so worth it!;-)Zucchini FrittersIngredients4 cups shredded zucchini1/2 tsp salt1/4 cup minced cilantro2-3 green...
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