Chaat Garam Masala

This Masala powder is sprinkled on Chaats, a very popular spicy, sweet and tangy snacks usually relished in the evening with a cuppa of tea in North India.

Gulmohar

We read in text books in school without giving much thought that a good king apart from providing food, water and shelter to the citizens also planted trees to give shade to the weary traveler passing through his kingdom.  Now, when we walk through the many Gulmohar and Indian laburnum lined roads in Mysore, we [...]

Huli Avalakki

A dish prepared using beaten rice. The taste is sweet, sour and spicy. This dish is prepared during festivals as offerings to gods. Time Required: 30 Minutes Serves: 4

Nuchchina Unde

Lentils based tasty steamed balls.  This dish is served along with a curry called Majjigehuli in South Karnataka, India.

Pudina Tomato Chutney

Chutney prepared using Mint leaves and Tomato Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 2 bunches Pudina Ki Patte/Mint leaves 1 Tomato 1″ Ginger 5 – 6 Green Chilies 1” piece Tamarind Salt to taste

Footpath or Tyrepath

Pavements are called footpaths in India and except for the foot every goddamn thing is seen on them. You will be surprised if you just miss out stamping on a cute mouse, which happens to take a peek in the gap between the flat stone slabs of the pavement to see if it can take [...]

Papdi chaat

A spicy, tangy popular snack. Time Required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: 20 Papdi/Crisp flat puris 2 medium Potatoes, Boiled, Peeled and thinly sliced 1 Onion, Chopped 2-3 tbsp Sweet Tamarind Chutney 2tbsp Green Chutney 1tsp Lemon Juice 1tsp Roasted Jeera/Cumin Powder

Tomato Chutney

Chutney prepared using blanched tomatoes.

Cabbage Paratha

Indian bread stuffed with cabbage.  A favorite among North Indians. Time Required: 20 Minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients: 2 Cups Cabbage 3 Cups Wheat Flour ½ Cup Curds ½ tsp Salt 1tbsp Green Chilies, Finely chopped 1tsp Ginger, Finely chopped ½ Cup Coriander Leaves, Finely chopped 1 Onion, Finely chopped Butter for frying