Saarina Pudi is also known as Rasam Powder, this masala powder is used to prepare lentil accompaniment with Rice called Saaru/Rasam. Ingredients: 1Cup Guntur Red Chilies 1Cup Coriander … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2007
Saarina Pudi – Rasam or Curry Powder – Rasam Powder Recipe – Method 1
Saarina Pudi is also known as Rasam Powder, this masala powder is used to prepare lentil accompaniment with Rice called Saaru/Rasam. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 25 … [Read more...]
Menthedittu – Menthkoot – Aromatic lentil powder
Menthedittu is a flavored powder prepared using a mixture of roasted lentils. A spoon of this powder is mixed with hot rice and ghee and eaten as a starter and the aroma and taste is mouthwatering. … [Read more...]
Ranjaka
Chutney prepared using fresh Red Chilies. Ranjaka can be stored for more than a year. Time Required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 40 Fresh Red Chilies 2 tsp Fried and Powdered Methi … [Read more...]
Spices
Types of Spices in English, Hindi and Kannada. English Hindi Kannada Aniseed; Fennel Seeds Saunf Sompu Asafoetida Hing Ingu Black Pepper Corns Kali Mirch Menasu … [Read more...]
Indian Herbs
Types of Indian Herbs in English, Hindi and Kannada. English Hindi Kannada Holy Basil Tulasi Tulasi Bay Leaves Tej Patta Pulav yele Coriander Leaves Hara Dhania; … [Read more...]
Churmuri in Mysore
You must be wondering why Churmuri in Mysore wound its way into the relationship section!? Well, for most of the Mysoreans the snack Churmuri will churn out a lot of nostalgia and they share a special … [Read more...]
Pulses and Lentils
Pulses include beans, lentils and peas. Types of pulses in English, Hindi and Kannada are as follows: English Hindi Kannada Bengal Gram Channa Dal Kadalebele Black … [Read more...]
Flours
Types of flours in English, Hindi and Kannada. English Hindi Kannada Corn Meal Makkai Ka Atta Musikina Jolada Hittu Finger Millet Nachni Ragi Hittu Gram … [Read more...]
Preparing Moss Grass Stem
Moss grass stem is very useful to support climbing plants, the roots will be able cling on to the moss stem as they climb up. Plant species like Scindapsus, Philodendron, Monstera and Syngonium are … [Read more...]
Coconut Burfi
A sweet dish prepared using fresh Coconut. This is very popular in South India and in Kannada Coconut Burfi it is known as Khobbari Mithai. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup … [Read more...]
Mango Sweet Chutney
A sweet chutney with a hint of spice prepared using Raw Mangoes. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups Grated Raw Mango 1 Cup Grated Jaggery 7 Dry Red Chilies 1tsp Methi … [Read more...]
Sweet Pumpkin Raitha – Pumpkin in Yogurt Sauce – Kaddu Raitha Recipe
Kumbalakayi Raitha or Sweet Pumpkin Raitha is a favorite in our house. The sweet vegetable when mixed with the Yogurt sauce with a crunchy Black Gram seasoning is a dish we eat with Vegetable … [Read more...]
Palak and Methi Soup
Palak and Methi Soup is prepared using Spinach and Fenugreek leaves Time Required: 25 Minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients: 1 Bunches Spinach 1 small bunch Fenugreek leaves 1 Onions, Chopped … [Read more...]
Hot Cucumber and Mint Soup
A soup that you can sip throughout the day. Time Required: 10 Minutes + Chilling time Serves: 2 Ingredients: 1 Cucumber, Slices 1 Onion, Sliced 1/2 Cup Mint Leaves, Chopped 2 cloves … [Read more...]
Cool Cucumber Mint Soup
Healthy soup and perfect while on diet. Time Required: 5 minutes + Chilling time Ingredients: 1 Cucumber 1/2 Cup Mint Leaves 3 Spring Onions or 1 Onion Lemon Juice to taste Salt and … [Read more...]
Watermelon Soup
Time Required: 20 Minutes + Chilling Time Serves: 2 Ingredients: 4 Cups Watermelon, deseeded and cubed Juice and rind of 1 Orange ½ Cup Yoghurt/Hung Curds A pinch of Nutmeg Powder ½ tsp … [Read more...]
Sauthekayi Hesarubele Kosambari – Split Green Gram Cucumber Salad
Raw Cucumber and soaked gram mixed with seasoning. This is prepared in Karnataka especially during festivals. During Rama Navami festival, Kosambari is offered to god as Naivedya / Blessed … [Read more...]
Gulkand Recipe – Paan Gulkand Recipe – Rose Petal Preserve
Aromatic rose petals are preserved in Sugar and used as an accompaniment with Indian Bread and in Paan. Ingredients: 2 Cups Aromatic Rose Petals (I have used Paneer Rose) 3/4 Cup Sugar 2 … [Read more...]
Spinach Soup
This is a healthy soup prepared using Spinach. Popeye will love this! Time Required: 30 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 4 Bunches of Palak / Spinach 2 Tomatoes 1 Onion 3-4 Garlic … [Read more...]
