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...]
Asparagus Soup
Asparagus Soup is prepared using fresh Asparagus spears. This exotic vegetable is available sometimes in most of the major supermarkets. Time Required: 40 Minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients: 2 … [Read more...]
Thovve – Dal Recipe
Cooked split Red Gram with seasoning. This is a very auspicious dish among the Brahmin community and is prepared during festivals and all auspicious occasions. When the food is served … [Read more...]
Mango Rice – Mavinakayi Chitranna
It is locally called as Mavinakayi Chitranna, it is a spicy rice prepared using raw mangoes and spices. This is usually prepared during Ugadi festival along with Huranada Holige/Sweet … [Read more...]
Shavige Payasa
Shavige Payasa is vermicelli cooked in milk, which is also called as Kheer. This is prepared during festivals and auspicious occasions. My mom makes the best in the world! Required Time: 20 … [Read more...]
Ambode – Channa Dal Vada – Dal Vada – Paruppu Vadai
Spicy lentil fritters. Ambode is prepared during festivals and other occasions like weddings, house warming ceremonies etc., in Karnataka. Cuisine: South Karnataka Time Required: 30 … [Read more...]
