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...]
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...]
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...]
Vegetable Cutlet Recipe
In Mysore, a restaurant called Kalpaka used to serve the best cutlets in town. Cold coffee and Cutlets at Kalpaka was a treat that I can never forget. Time required: 40 … [Read more...]
Gilki Ki Subzi – Ridge Gourd Side Dish Recipe – Heerekayi Palya
Gilki Ki Subzi is prepared using Ridge Gourd. A very simple recipe and quick to make for those days when you want to get out of the kitchen soon yet serve a delicious and nutritious dish for the … [Read more...]
Vegetable Fried Quinoa
Quinoa cooked in Chinese style adds a twist to the menu. Time required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Quinoa 1 - 2 Green Chilies, slit 1 Onion, sliced 1 Carrot, Peeled and sliced and … [Read more...]
Quinoa Soup
As the title suggests, the soup is prepared using Quinoa. Healthy and wholesome food and great when it is a wet and cold evening. Time required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Glasses of … [Read more...]
Bread Bonda – Bread Fritters Recipes – Bread Pakora Recipe
Bread Bonda is deep-fried stuffed bread. Great to serve as starters in parties! Time required: 45 Minutes Ingredients: Few slices of bread 2 Potatoes, boiled and peeled 1 Cup Peas, … [Read more...]
Mutter Poha – Matar Poha – Peas with Flattened Rice
Poha is prepared in various ways across India, Mutter Poha is a specialty of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Cuisine: Uttar Pradesh Time required: 10 Minutes + Soaking time Ingredients: 2 Cups … [Read more...]
Schezwan Dosa
The South Indian Dosa turned Schezwan this season! Schezwan Dosa is prepared using the Schezwan sauce. Time required: 10 Minutes + soaking time + fermenting time Cuisine: … [Read more...]
Saava Aloo Paratha – Dill Potato Flat Bread Recipe
Saava Aloo Paratha is an Indian Bread stuffed with Dill and Potato mixture. Cuisine: North Indian Time required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 3 - 4 Potatoes, Boiled, Peeled and mashed 1 Bunch … [Read more...]
Mango Coriander Chutney
Mango Coriander Chutney is a delicious accompaniment with Dosas and Indian Bread. Cuisine: Karnataka Time required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 6 - 7 sprigs of Coriander 1/2 Raw Mango, Peeled … [Read more...]
Garlic Rice
Garlic Rice is another variety of rice that can be part of your party menu. Cuisine: South Indian Time required: 25 minutes Ingredients: 3 Cups Cooked Rice Few Curry leaves 1 tsp Mustard … [Read more...]
Capsicum Besan Subzi – Capsicum Gram Flour Side Dish
Capsicum Besan Subzi is a side dish, where Capsicum is stir fried with roasted gram flour and spices. Cuisine: North Karnataka, Maharashtra Time required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 2 … [Read more...]
Schezwan Rice
Schezwan Rice is a spicy main course dish prepared using Rice and Vegetables and Schezwan sauce. Schezwan cuisine is from Sichuan province in southwestern China. Cuisine: Schezwan Time Required: … [Read more...]
Dates Pickle
Dates pickle is a tasty pickle with sweet, sour, and spicy taste. Cuisine: North Indian Time required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 8 - 10 Dry Dates 1 tsp Sugar 1 tbsp Jaggery Powder Juice … [Read more...]
Banana Flower Chutney
Banana flower chutney is made often in South and coastal Karnataka. It is served along with plain rice and ghee. Cuisine: Karnataka Time required: 15 Minutes Preparation time: 30 … [Read more...]
Strawberry Sauce
Strawberry sauce on Vanilla ice cream is a most sought after dessert. Time required: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Culled and Diced Strawberries 1/2 Cup Sugar Method: Take … [Read more...]
Bangalori Dal – Lentil Side Dish Recipe – Dal Recipe
Bangalori Dal is prepared using Pigeon Pea and Red Lentils. It is a tasty and healthy dish. Cuisine: North Indian Time required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: ½ cup Tuvar Dal / Pigeon Pea / Red … [Read more...]
Corn and Methi Pulao
Corn and Methi Pulao is a Rice dish prepared using Corn and Fenugreek leaves. Cuisine: North Indian Time required: 30 minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups Basmati Rice / Long Grained Rice 1 … [Read more...]
