Posted on September 2nd, 2010 by Nirupama Sriram
- Use a peeler to shave candles so that they fit into your candlestick holder.
- To retain the color of Cauliflower while cooking, add 2 tbsp of Vinegar or Milk to the dish.
- You can use your old pressure cooker as a gas “tandoor”. Preheat the cooker, stick chapattis on the side of the cooker and put it upside down on a low flame. Tandoori roti is ready to serve!
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Posted on September 1st, 2010 by Nirupama Sriram
Happy Krishna Janmashtami!
This is a very easy to make sweet dish. This is unique as it is prepared using whole black gram.
Time Required: 20 Minutes
Ingredients:
¾ Cup Uddinabele / Saboot Urad Dal / Whole Black Gram
1 Cup Sugar Powder
½ Cup Ghee / Clarified Butter
½ tsp Yelakki / Elaichi / Cardamom Powder
1 tbsp Chopped Badam / Almonds
1 tbsp Chopped Cashew nuts
1tsp Roasted Yellu / Til / Sesame Seeds
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Posted on August 31st, 2010 by Nirupama Sriram
If you want to be on top of Karnataka, then travel to Mullayyanagiri, which is the highest peak in Karnataka. It is 16 Km from Chikkamagalur and is 1930 meters above sea level and the view of the hills, plains and forests is mind blowing.
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Posted on August 30th, 2010 by Nirupama Sriram
Bitter Gourd chips. This is an authentic recipe from South Canara. Podi is served with Rice and Rasam or Sambar.
Time Required: 10 Minutes + Resting Time
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Posted on August 29th, 2010 by Nirupama Sriram
Chikkamagaluru was always mentioned by my dad and his cousins with a lot of affection as they spent their holidays in their maternal Grandfather’s coffee estate. I have heard many incidents and stories that my dad and his cousins experienced in Chikkamagaluru. My love for nature and Chikkamagaluru was triggered by their memories of walking into the estate picking and biting into Juicy Figs, Jackfruit, and Pomelo/Grape Fruit; admiring Orchids and plucking spikes to present it to their grandmother; rafting in the pond; hearing the roar of tigers and panthers; climbing trees; swishing twigs in the night that would emit light and many many other exciting activities!
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Posted on August 26th, 2010 by Nirupama Sriram
Cottage Cheese coated with spices and grilled or shallow fried. This dish is very suitable to be served as a starter.
Time Required: 20 Minutes
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Posted on August 25th, 2010 by Nirupama Sriram
Hawa Mahal means “Palace of Winds” is part of the city palace in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, and designed by Lal Chand Usta in the form of the crown of Krishna, the Hindu god. It is built with pink sand stones and has 953 small windows called Jharokhas and beautifully decorated with lattice work.
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Posted on August 24th, 2010 by Nirupama Sriram
This is a Bengali dish with lots of vegetables. This is prepared on weddings and other celebrations like Durga Pooja during Dasara.
Time Required: 30 Minutes + Soaking Time
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Posted on August 24th, 2010 by Nirupama Sriram
Panch Phoran means five spices. This is used in the cuisines of east India like West Bengal, Orissa, and Assam.
Ingredients:
1 tbsp Nigella Seeds / Onion Seeds
1 tbsp Rye / Mustard Seeds
1 tbsp Methi / Fenugreek Seeds
1 tbsp Saunf / Fennel Seeds
1 tbsp Jeera / Cumin Seeds
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Posted on August 23rd, 2010 by Nirupama Sriram
This Indian bread has several layers and is from the state of Punjab.
Time Required: 30 Minutes
Ingredients:
2 Cups Whole Wheat Flour
2tbsp Ghee / Clarified Butter
Oil for roasting
Salt to taste
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