This is a simple stir-fry dish using purple cabbage. You can serve with either Rice or Noodles. Ingredients: 2 Cups Purple cabbage sliced 1" Ginger, sliced 4 pods Garlic, minced 3 Red … [Read more...]
Instant Red Chili Pickle – Mensinkayi Uppinakayi – Lal Mirchi Ka Achar
Year round we get the Green chilies in the market and as the weather gets cooler, the ripe Red chilies add colour in the market. You immediately want to purchase and once home keep wondering … [Read more...]
Vrat ke Aloo Subzi – Rasedaar Alu Tamatar- Potato Side dish
Vrat ke Aloo Subzi is a tasty potato gravy dish prepared during festivals like Navratri, Shivratri, Ekadashi, Pradosh and so on. Basically prepared whenever people need to eat Satvik food and … [Read more...]
Vegetable Kosambari Recipe – Minced Vegetable Salad – Hasi Tarkari Kosambari
Festive food preparations will be in full swing during the festivals lined up for the next few days and months. Here is a traditional Kosambari/salad using an assortment of vegetables. … [Read more...]
Eggless Pancakes – Pancakes without eggs
Pancakes are an all-time favorite in the West for breakfast. I like them when topped with fruits like Banana, Blueberries, and Strawberries. Time required: 20 minutes Ingredients: 2 cup … [Read more...]
Avocado Corn Salsa Recipe
Avocado Corn Salsa is a tasty add-on to Tacos, Rice-bowl, or wrap. You can serve along with any crispy treats. Time required: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 ripe Avocado 1 cup steamed … [Read more...]
Halasinahannina Gidde – Halasinahannina Gatti – Jackfruit Idli – Pelatha Gidde
In Mysuru, we do get Jackfruit and it is enjoyed as is and was not aware of the various dishes that can be prepared out of this fruit. When I heard about this dish, I wanted to taste it and … [Read more...]
Dates and Tamarind Sparkler – Kharjur Sharbat – Kharjurada Panaka
Tomorrow is Rama Navami and custom beckons us to prepare Kosambari and Panaka (Salad and Juice). Dates and Tamarind sparkler is a healthy and refreshing drink sans … [Read more...]
Belasi Kosambari – Ponk Salad – Hara Jowar Salad – Green Sorghum Salad
Ponk or Paunk or Belasi is very rare to find in the markets. This are green immature sorghum grains that is used to make certain dishes during winter. I was lucky to get these from Gujarat … [Read more...]
Ghugni Recipe – Peas Chat Recipe
For Durga Pooja, Bengali households are sure to prepare Ghugni. This versatile dish can be served as a side dish or relished as a protein rich snack. Ingredients: 1 Cup Dried Yellow Peas … [Read more...]
Bamboo Rice Milk Payasa – Mulayari Payasam Recipe – Bamboo Rice Pal Payasam
The much awaited festival is here. The first day of Navratri, which is Padya is celebrated tomorrow. I am sharing this interesting and unique Bamboo Rice Milk Payasa recipe to start off … [Read more...]
Crispy Zucchini Sticks Recipe – Zucchini Fries Recipe
Though Zucchini is extensively used grilled or baked, here is a recipe where Zucchini sticks are deep fried until crisp. Ingredients: 1 medium sized Zucchini 1 tsp or more Italian herb blend … [Read more...]
Kadalebele Payasa Recipe – Chana Dal Payasa Recipe – Kadalai Paruppu Payasam – Senaga Pappu Payasam
Payasa is a type of South Indian pudding prepared using split Bengal Gram / Chik Pea. Kadalebele Payasa is a favourite among Kannadigas during festivals. Wish you all a very happy Gowri and … [Read more...]
South Indian Style Avocado Raitha Recipe – Avocado in Yoghurt
Here is a healthy recipe using Avocado. Avocado raitha is easy to make and so delicious with crunchy Onions. Ingredients: 1 Avocado 2 Cups Yoghurt 1 Onion, Chopped finely 2 Green … [Read more...]
Pineapple and Pomegranate Kosambari – South Indian Salad recipe
The most awaiting months of the year with innumerable festivals are here. Aroma of festive food fills the air in every home. Children in crisp silk run around and women of the house get … [Read more...]
Tropical Fruit Salad Recipe
Any seasonal fruits can go into this fruit salad. The juice of Orange combines the fruits well and reminds you of Summer days! Ingredients: 1 Cup Mangosteen segments 1 Cup Mangoes, … [Read more...]
Jamun Raitha Recipe – Indian Blackberry in Yoghurt Sauce – Narale Hannina Raitha
Jamun raitha is another way of consuming the healthy Jamun fruit. Jamun fruit is available during June - July. Ingredients: 1 Cup of Chopped Jamun 2 Cups of Curds / Yoghurt 1 tsp Roasted … [Read more...]
Thothapuri Mavinakayi Churmuri – Raw Mango Churmuri – Raw Mango Chat – Mango Bhel
Thothapuri Mavinakayi Churmuri is a spicy tangy snack salad prepared using Thothapuri Mango. This salad is very popular in Mysore-Bangalore regions. Ingredients: 1 Big … [Read more...]
Lychee Civeche Recipe – Lychee Salad Recipe – Lychee Recipe – Litchi Civeche
By now you all might know that I love making salads with fruits, which eliminates the need to add sugar or honey to the dressing. Civeche is prepared using raw fish and I have substituted it for … [Read more...]
Creamy Mango Ice Cream Recipe – Ice Cream Recipe
Mangoes in summer is enjoyed by one and all in all forms. Juice, Milkshake, Shikarni / Rasayana, and Ice Cream. I found this 4 ingredient ice cream easy to make and also tastes … [Read more...]