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, diced 1 … [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 Jeera / … [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 Thothapuri … [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...]
Masala Thondekayi Palya Recipe – Masaledar Tindli Recipe – Spicy Ivy Gourd Recipe
Ivy gourd or Thondekayi with masala makes for a great accompaniment with Chapathis or Rotis. This type of side dish is popularly prepared during weddings and festivals. Ingredients: 3 Cups … [Read more...]
Mulberry Juice Recipe – Hippunarale Panaka Recipe – Shahatoot Ki Sherbat
Though Mulberry is grown extensively in Mysuru - Bengaluru region (the silk belt), we never see Mulberry fruits in the market. I was delighted to get some this year and here is this unique … [Read more...]
Kabuli Channa Chat Recipe – Channa Chat Recipe
Tomorrow is Holi and the celebrations can only get better with a delicious plate of Chat. Happy Holi! Ingredients: 1 Cup Kabuli Chana/ Chikpeas boiled with little Salt 1/4 Cup Potato cubes, deep … [Read more...]
Garlic Chaat Chutney – Chaat Chutney – Garlic Chutney for Chat
Garlic Chaat Chutney can be prepared and stored in refrigerator. This Chutney can be used on Chaats along with Green and Sweet Chutney to enhance the taste of Chaat. Ingredients: 10 … [Read more...]
Chili Sauce Recipe – Red Chili Sauce Recipe – Sriracha Recipe
Red Chilies are available during the winters in India. Various varieties can be seen in the market. The heat of Chili Sauce adds the much needed zing to any dish. Ingredients: 1 Cup Raw … [Read more...]
Purple Yam Raita – Ratalu Raitha Recipe – Yam with Yogurt
Winter is the time when Purple Yam arrives in the market in Gujarat to make the elaborate Undhiyo. I got the vegetable from Amazon and was able to make Undhiyo and this tasty raitha. Cuisine: … [Read more...]
Avarekalu Soppina Palya – Leafy Vegetable Dish Recipe – Avarekayi Palya
During winter, the Avarekayi (Surti Papdi, Lilva Beans) rules the kitchen with it being added to almost all the savoury dishes. This healthy recipe includes green leafy vegetables to be served … [Read more...]
Chocolate Yoghurt Recipe – Yoghurt Dip Recipe
Chocolate Yoghurt is a wonderful way to start the New Year day. Churn this for your loved ones for breakfast and I am sure you will get the approval nod for everyone in the dining … [Read more...]
Stir-fried Fresh Green Chickpeas – Soppina Kadalekayi Palya – Hara Channa Subzi
Fresh Green Chickpeas start appearing in the market at the end of December and continue till January end. A wide range of dishes are prepared using the green chikpeas. Here is a simple stir-fry with … [Read more...]
Bombay Grilled Sandwich – Mumbai Grilled Sandwich – Street Food
Sandwiches are another legacy that the Britishers left for the Indians to relish them in the Indian style. In Mumbai, sandwiches either grilled or plain are available in every nook and corner of … [Read more...]
Digestive Mixture Recipe – Mukhwa – Mouth Freshner
Eating Mukhwa, which is a type of digestive mixture is part of the India Culture. This is usually offered in all restaurants while presenting the bill and also during functions and festivities, … [Read more...]
Dry Fruits Burfi – Sugarless Burfi – Dates Nuts Seeds Burfi – Less Calorie Dessert
Happy Deepavali to all my readers! Let us celebrate this Diwali with a healthy and delicious sweet dish without sugar. This dish is nutritious as it is prepared using using only dry fruits, … [Read more...]
Watermelon Rose Drink Recipe
During Octobers, though it rains on few days, the climate remains hot and humid. After a few rounds of dancing during Dasara, it is great to take a break and sip delicious cold Watermelon Rose … [Read more...]
Kuttu Ki Poori Recipe – Kuttu ki Puri Recipe – Puffed Buckwheat Bread Recipe
Kuttu ki Poori is prepared using Puffed Buckwheat flour and is consumed during vrata (ritual or diet restriction for a religious purpose). Kuttu ki Poori is usually prepared during Navaratri … [Read more...]
