When you have only Onion and Tomatoes at home, you can make Tomato Onion Masala as an accompaniment to Indian Bread. Cuisine: South India Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 4 Tomatoes, … [Read more...]
Maddur Vada Recipe – Crispy Fritters
The ubiquitous Maddur Vada on Mysore – Bangalore train and highway is a hit among the passengers. You can see many enjoying the Maddur Vada with a cuppa. History: Madhvachar was a pakoda (onion … [Read more...]
Carrot Raitha – Carrot in Yogurt Recipe
Carrot Raitha is very easy to make and delicious to relish. Cuisine: Indian Time Required: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 Carrot 1 Bowl Curds 1 Onion, Chopped finely 1 Green Chili, Chopped … [Read more...]
Mallige Idli – Soft Steamed Rice Cake
Mallige Idli is steamed rice cake. This is a healthy breakfast served in almost all South Indian households. Mallige means Jasmine flower. The end product of this recipe are Idlis as soft as the … [Read more...]
Falafel Sandwich
Falafel Sandwich is a Falafel Sandwich middle eastern favorite where chik pea fritters and vegetables are stuffed into a Pita bread. Cuisine: Middle East / Mediterranean Time Required: 15 … [Read more...]
Punjabi Mango Pickle
Pickle is an integral part of Punjabi cuisine and Punjabi Mango Pickle is a favorite among one and all as it is a good accompaniment with Parathas. Cut Raw Mangoes are mixed with coarsely ground … [Read more...]
Kathal Kofta Curry – Jackfruit Balls in Gravy Recipe
Kathal Kofta Curry is a dish with deep-fried raw Jackfruit balls cooked in a spicy gravy. Cuisine: North India Time required: 1 hour Ingredients: For the Kofta: 1 Small Raw Jackfruit, … [Read more...]
Sihi Aralittu – Sorghum Popped Flour Breakfast Recipe – Jowar Pop Atta Sweet Mix
Sihi Aralittu is a very healthy breakfast prevalent in North Karnataka. The Jower/Sorghum Seeds Pop is ground to a coarse powder, which is mixed with Milk, Jaggery, and Ghee!!! Yum and I am down … [Read more...]
Cheese Straw
Cheese Straw is great to serve with tea in the evening. This can be part of a picnic basket and great to munch as you drive. Time required: 1 Hour Cookie method: Bread Crumbs … [Read more...]
Fried Coconut Chutney – Hurida Kayi Chutney
Fried Coconut Chutney - Hurida Kayi Chutney used to be served in its humble position next to the Salt everyday in Kurtakoti. A must-have during lunch time, it would have a tangy and spicy taste, … [Read more...]
Kurtakoti Saaru – Rasam Recipe – North Karnataka Rasam Recipe
Saaru also known as Rasam in other parts of South India can be prepared in many different ways. While on holidays at my maternal grandfather house, the Saaru used to be so different as the … [Read more...]
Falafel
Falafel can be compared to Ambode. Fritters prepared using Chik Peas and these can be used in Falafel Pita Bread Sandwich. Cuisine: Mediterranean Time Required: 30 Minutes + Soaking … [Read more...]
Alasandekayi Masala – Cowpeas Beans Side Dish Recipe – Lobiya kee Phaliyaan Subzi
Alasandekayi Masala is a side dish prepared using Cowpeas Beans. Cuisine: Indian Time required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Bowl, Chopped Alasandekayi / Yard long beans 1 Tomato, Chopped … [Read more...]
Pudina Raitha
Pudina or Mint is considered to introduce coolness in any dish that it is tossed into. Now, that the summer is here, Pudina Raitha offers the welcome respite from heat. Cuisine: North … [Read more...]
Raw Mango Dry Coconut Chutney
Mango season is here and I just love to churn out some irresistible dishes from Mangoes. Raw Mango Dry Coconut Chutney known as Mavinakayi Khobbari Chutney in Kannada, is an accompaniment much … [Read more...]
Saunth Panak – Dry Ginger Drink – Shunti Panaka
In Maharashtra, during Rama Navami, Saunth Panak a drink is prepared using Dry Ginger and Jaggery to distribute among friends. Cuisine: Maharashtra Time Required: 5 … [Read more...]
Dharwad Peda Holige
Wish you all a very happy Ugadi! May you have a wonderful new year with new joyous beginnings! Ugadi festival is the time when the kitchen is filled with the aroma of Mavinakayi Chitranna, … [Read more...]
Kurtakoti Saarina Pudi – Rasam Powder Recipe – North Karnataka Rasam Powder
Loved the change in cuisine when I visited my maternal grandfather's house in Kurtakoti. The Saaru prepared there was so different from Mysore Saaru. Hence, I named it Kurtakoti Saaru and here is the … [Read more...]
Methi Chaman
Methi Chaman is a side dish prepared using Cottage cheese and Fenugreek leaves. Cuisine: North India Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1 big bunch Methi (Fenugreek) leaves, cleaned … [Read more...]
Banana Flower Vada Recipe – Vazhakkai Poo Vada – Aratikaya Poo Vadai – Bale Hoovina Vada
Banana Flower Vada is a delicacy prepared in South India using the tender flowers of the plantain plant. Cuisine: South India Time Required: 45 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Banana … [Read more...]