Karate Bilimbi Ghasshi
Karate Ghasshi is an exception to the definition of the "Ghasshi" in South Canara culinary glossary. Every ghasshi has a tempering of mustard seeds and curry leaves, but it never has jaggery. Karate...
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*****होलीहैं *****1. PuraNpoLi2. Gujarati Puran PoLi3. Ubbati (Manglore style Puran Poli)2. Katachi Aamti3. Thandai4. Thandai Masala5. Saffron Thandai KulfiPrint Page
View ArticleTyler Florence's Banana Nut Muffins
I had bookmarked Tyler Florence's Banana Nut Muffins for a long time. During my initial years in the United States, these muffins were quite comforting. As luck would have it, my husband and I were...
View ArticleChicken Chili Fry
I had chicken and some bell peppers. I was not in a mood for making something elaborate. I came up with this quick version. Chicken Chili FryIngredients1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts,...
View ArticleRasawala Ringan - Eggplant Curry
This is a simple eggplant curry. Serve with khichdi or thepla for a daily Gujarati meal.Rasawala RinganEggplant-Potato CurryIngredients3 round eggplants - chopped3 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped2...
View ArticleNagpuri Khichadi
My mom's cousin lives in Nagpur. She uses toor daal for making khichdi. Her style of making khichdi is known as "Nagpuri Khichdi" in my family.Maushi's Nagpuri KhichdiIngredients3/4 cup rice, rinsed...
View ArticleAloo Bhindi
This is my version of Aloo-Bhindi. I generally add red bell pepper for two reasons. First of all, it's easily available here and it also adds a beautiful color.Aloo-BhindiOkra with Potatoes with...
View ArticleNistyachi Kodi - Goan Fish Curry
This recipe is the combination of the recipe I read in Hawkins recipe booklet and fish curry I had tasted at my Goan friend's house. Nistyachi KodiGoan Fish CurryIngredients1 medium pomfret, cleaned...
View ArticleChana Daal Chutney
This is a unique wet chutney with daal. If you think it's too raw for your taste buds, use coconut along with chana daal or substitute puffed chana daal.Chana Daal ChutneyIngredients1/2 cup chana daal,...
View ArticlePanang Curry
Malaysian and Thai restaurant here serve delicious Panang Curry. I load up my version with fresh vegetables. I like to serve it with rice or rice noodles or even angel hair pasta. Panang...
View ArticleDodkyachya Saalinchi chutney
Mom makes two types of chutneys with the peels of ridge gourds. One is dry version and the other - which I am blogging to day is the wet version.Dodkyachya Saalinchi ChutneyRidgegourd Peels...
View ArticleEggs Green Masala
Eggs Green Masala with Kachumbar and Pav Green Masala gravy is used in Maharashtrian cuisine. Today's recipe is Eggs Green Masala which features boiled eggs and potato combo doused in ground masala of...
View ArticleCabbage Thoran
Traditionally coconut oil is used in GSB kitchens. Later due to health concerns, it was curbed to bare minimum usage. Once scorned for saturated fat issues, now coconut oil is making an impressive...
View ArticleYakisoba Noodles
Yakitori Tofu with Yakisoba Noodles I use Japanese "Chukasoba" noodles (Available at Sprouts) for making delicious Yakisoba noodles. I use a variety of multi-colored vegetables and throw in some tofu...
View ArticleSpecial Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies
Every December, I get an opportunity to bake cookies for a good cause. This time, however, I didn't yet get chance to blog about these recipes. Hershey's Perfect Special Dark Chocolate Chip...
View ArticleFlan
This is wonderful dessert which has different names all over the world. But the great bard has said - what's in name, right?It's called Flan in Mexico, Pudim Flan in Brazil and Portugal and we call...
View ArticleAsparagus Paneer
Spring is finally here. Tender asparagus are in season these days. So I keep playing around with them. Today, I gave Asparagus a Punjabi makeover.Asparagus PaneerAsparagus with Indian Cottage...
View ArticleAsparagus chi Bhaaji
I decided to make simple Maharastrian style bhaji with my bunch of fresh Asparagus today. Guess what, another recipe idea with Asparagus is already bubbling in my head. I hope it works , if it does, I...
View ArticleShrimp with Broccoli
Shrimp with Broccoli & Yakisoba NoodlesI decided to give my own spin to this popular Chinese restaurant take-out food.Shrimp with BroccoliIngredientsMarinate20 medium shrimp1/2 tsp. turmeric powder...
View ArticleVegetable Potstickers
I was introduced to the pot stickers in late 90s/early 2000. A friend who was originally from Minneapolis would rave about a place called Leeann Chin. According to her, it was the best Chinese food...
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