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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Apple and Corn Kosambari Recipe – Apple and Corn Salad Recipe
During Dasara, most of the households prepare festive food and Kosambari / salad is an integral part of the festive food. Here is a salad prepared using Apple and Corn. Ingredients: Juice … [Read more...]
Water Chestnut Salad Recipe – Singhara Salad – Singara Salad Recipe
Water Chestnut Salad as the name suggests is prepared using Water Chestnuts, which are very rare to find in South India. When I did find them, prepared this salad as an accompaniment with … [Read more...]
Pear and Carrot Kosambari Recipe – Pear and Carrot Salad Recipe
In Karnataka, during festivals or auspicious occasions, Kosambari (salad) is a must on the menu. Here is a unique recipe to prepare Kosambari using Pear and Carrot. Time required: 15 … [Read more...]
Grape Lettuce Salad
Salad with Grapes is refreshing during summer and a healthy snacking option. Ingredients: 2 tbsp Olive oil 1 tbsp Vinegar or Lemon Juice 2 tsp minced shallots or Onions 1/2 tsp minced … [Read more...]
Quinoa Microgreens Salad
Microgreens are colorful young vegetable greens. The young stalks that spring out from sprouts. Usually, they are not more than two inches tall. These have to be eaten raw and adds a … [Read more...]
Khaman Kakdi – Cucumber Salad – Maharashtrian Cucumber Salad – Kakdi Kuchumber
Khaman Kakdi is a salad prepared using tender Cucumbers. Simple, easy, and impressive. Cuisine: Maharashtrian Time required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: q q 1 tender Cucumber, … [Read more...]
Pineapple Salsa
Some Pani Puri shells stuffed with chilled Pineapple Salsa makes for a fantastic snack in the evening. Cuisine: Mexican Time required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Pineapple, peeled and … [Read more...]
Lachha Salad – Sliced Onion Salad – Sliced Vegetable Salad
Lachha Salad is a salad prepared using thinly sliced vegetables. It is usually prepared with only Onions, but I have used other vegetables like Cabbage and Capsicum. This salad is usually … [Read more...]
Barley Summer Salad
Barley Summer Salad is a complete meal to cool the body during summer. Ingredients: 1 Cup Cooked Barley 2 Pods Garlic, Minced Few Lettuce Leaves Basil leaves, Chopped 1 tsp Olive Oil Juice of 1 … [Read more...]
Purple Cabbage and Apple Salad
Red Cabbage and Apple Salad is a delicious and healthy salad. Great for summer. Ingredients: 1 Bowl Purple Cabbage, Sliced thinly 1 Carrot, Peeled and sliced Few Beetroot Leaves or Spinach 1 Apple, … [Read more...]
Cucumber Hasi Gojju – Sweet and Sour Cucumber Salad
Cucumber Hasi Gojju is a sweet and sour salad and is prepared in South Karnataka households during auspicious occasions. If you are bored of the usual Kosambari (salad), you can try this recipe for a … [Read more...]
Black Rice Salad
Black Rice is full of flavor on its own and when teamed with garden fresh vegetables and Lemon seasoning, it becomes a wholesome delicious irresistible dish. The Rice when cooked turns a deep … [Read more...]
SAN FRAN Super Salad
A complete meal by itself, I had SAN FRAN Super Salad at an airport in Europe for dinner. I have recreated the recipe with locally available ingredients. Time required: 20 … [Read more...]
Watermelon Salad
Watermelon salad is simple as well as coolingly delicious! Ingredients are simple and available in most kitchens. Time required: 5 minutes Ingredients: 1 Bowl Watermelon pieces 1/2 Cup … [Read more...]
Schezwan Cucumber Salad
Innumerable dishes can be churned out if you have Schezwan sauce. Schezwan Cucumber Salad is one of them. Cuisine: Chinese Time required: 5 Minutes Ingredients: 1 tbsp Schezwan Sauce or … [Read more...]
