Sesame seeds coated with sugar is known as Kusuri – Sakkare Kalu. These are distributed during Makara Shankranthi in Karnataka. Making them is time consuming and exhausting. My mother used to … [Read more...]
Zafrani Pulao
Zafrani Pulao is part of Awadhi cuisine. Basmati rice is cooked with Saffron, Clarified Butter, and Nuts. The aroma that arises from this dish is heady and the taste is delicious. Time Required: 30 … [Read more...]
Tawa Pulao – Street Food Pulav Recipe – Mumbai Pulao Recipe – Pilaf Recipe
Rice dish, which is a popular street food in Maharashtra. Cooked rice is stir fried with vegetables and spices on a flat thick iron pan. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 3 Cups … [Read more...]
Plain Kulcha
Indian Bread using refined flour. Time Required: 45 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups Maida 1tbsp Curds ½ Cup Milk ¼ tsp Soda-bi-carb / Cooking Soda 1tsp Sugar 1tbsp Oil 1tsp Chili … [Read more...]
Stuffed Parwal – Stuffed Pointed Gourd Recipe
Pointed Gourd stuffed with Onion, Potatoes and spices. Time required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 7 – 8 Parwal / Pointed Gourd 2tbsp Oil 2 Green Chilies, Chopped finely 1tsp Mustard … [Read more...]
Shavige Pakoda
The winter air penetrating into the warm homes makes one crave for spicy, crispy fritters with a cup of hot masala tea. How about some Vermicelli fritters to satisfy your taste buds!? Why not, did u … [Read more...]
Bread Raitha
Crispy Bread drowned in spicy curds. A little unhealthy but oh! so yummy! Time Required: 20 Minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients: 3 - 4 slices Bread (Wheat or White) Oil for deep frying 3 Cups … [Read more...]
Thondekayi Korma – Ivy Gourd Side Dish Recipe – Tindli Subzi Recipe – Tindora Subzi Recipe
This side dish is prepared using Ivy Gourd. Ingredients: 2 Cups Thondekayi / Tindora / Ivy Gourd, pieces 1 Big Onion, Chopped finely 2 – 3tbsp Oil 1tsp Saunf / Fennel Seeds ¼ tsp Turmeric … [Read more...]
Parwal Alu Fry – Parwal Aloo Fry Recipe – Pointed Gourd Potato Fry Recipe
A side dish prepared using Potatoes and Pointed gourd. Time Required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Potatoes / Alu, Peeled and Diced 4 Parwal / Pointed Gourd 2 Tomatoes 1 tsp Black Pepper … [Read more...]
Palak Rice – Spinach Rice Recipe
Spinach Rice is a healthy dish. This is great to pack for lunch to school or office. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Bunch Palak / Spinach, Chopped 1 Cup Rice 1 Onion, … [Read more...]
Pasta Salad
Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups Cooked Pasta fusilli ½ Cup of chopped Green, Yellow, and Red Capsicum 5 Olives, Chopped finely 1tbsp Olive Oil 1tsp Vinegar ½ tsp Chili … [Read more...]
Sihi Kumbalakayi Rasa Palya – Pumpkin in Gravy Recipe – Kaddu Subzi Recipe
Sweet pumpkin cooked in a gravy. Perfect with Indian Bread. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups of diced Sihi Kumbalakayi / Pumpkin with or without skin Salt to … [Read more...]
Papaya Thondekayi Palya – Raw Papaya Ivy Gourd Side Dish – Papita Tindora Subzi
A side dish prepared using raw Papaya and Ivy gourd. Time Required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Chopped Thondekayi / Ivy gourd 1 Cup Peeled and Chopped Raw Papaya 1tbsp Oil 1tsp Mustard … [Read more...]
Plain Ragi Rotti
Plain Ragi Rotti (finger millet bread) is from south Karnataka and is very healthy. Perfect for dinner when served with raitha. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 30 … [Read more...]
Sweet Corn Salad
Time Required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cups Sweet Corn, boiled 1 Charred Chili, Chopped ¼ Cup Peeled and chopped Cucumber 6 Shallots, Peeled and diced 4 - 5 Cherry Tomatoes, cut into … [Read more...]
Peanuts Salad
Yummy boiled Peanuts. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups Peanuts with Shells ¼ Cup Pomegranate 1 Small Onion, Chopped Finely 1 Green Chili, Chopped Finely 2 Sprigs Coriander … [Read more...]
Capsicum Peanuts Masala
This side dish is prepared in North Karnataka and Maharashtra. Capsicum with the nutty flavor of peanuts makes this dish very tasty and unique. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup … [Read more...]
Besan Chila – Gram Flour Omlette Recipe – Besan Dosa Recipe
Besan Chila is known as Puda in Gujrati. This is healthy and tasty dish prepared using Gram flour. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups Gram Flour 1 Tomato 1 Onion or ½ Cup … [Read more...]
Suvarnagadde Palya – Yam Stir Fry – Suran Subzi Recipe
A side dish prepared using Yam. Time Required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups Suvarnagadde / Yam pieces 1 Lemon sized Tamarind soaked in water 2tbsp Oil 1tsp Bengal Gram 1tsp Urad … [Read more...]
Mangodi Pulav
This flavored Rice with dehydrated lentil dumplings recipe is from the state of kings, Rajasthan. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: ½ Cup Mangodi ¼ Cup Peas 1 Onion, sliced 3 Cups … [Read more...]
