Jackfruit is a fruit relished in the summer months in South India. You can make a variety of dishes out of this fruit and also relish the fruit as is. Here is a Jackfruit drink with … [Read more...]
Mosambi Juice Recipe – Sweet Lime Juice Recipe
Tomorrow is Rama Navami and it is a practice to prepare fruit juice and Kosambari (salad) and distribute to friends and family. Here is a Sweet Lime juice suitable for the summer and to celebrate the … [Read more...]
Apple Gojju Recipe – Apple Gotsu Recipe – Apple Menaskai Recipe
When there are no vegetables at home and you find Apples not eaten, you can make a quick gojju using the Apple. If the Apple is Granny Smith, the taste is better. Time required: 20 … [Read more...]
Balehannina Payasa Recipe – Banana Payasa Recipe – Plantain Pudding Recipe
Tomorrow is Hindu New Year - Ugadi. This festival is celebrated by worshiping god and eating Neem flowers mixed with Jaggery signifying the bitter-sweet experiences of life. Festival food … [Read more...]
Buttermilk Masala Recipe – Buttermilk Spice Recipe – Masala Majjige Recipe – Masala More
Buttermilk is welcome during summers. A very healthy option to cool your body after a walk or after enjoying a spicy paratha. Ingredients 4 tbsp Jeera / Cumin Seeds 5 tbsp Coriander … [Read more...]
Grape Lettuce Salad
Salad with Grapes is refreshing during summer and a healthy snacking option. Ingredients: 2 tbsp Olive oil 1 tbsp Vinegar or Lemon Juice 2 tsp minced shallots or Onions 1/2 tsp minced … [Read more...]
Heerekayi Kadlekayi Chutney – Ridge Gourd Chutney – Beerakaya Chutney – Heerekai Chutney
Heerekayi Kadlekayi Chutney is prepared using Ridge gourd peels and Peanuts. Cuisine: Karnataka Time required: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Heerekayi Sippe / Ridge gourd peel 1/2 … [Read more...]
Kotte Kadabu Recipe – Gunda Recipe – Idli steamed in Jackfruit Leaves – Halasina Kotte Kadabu
When Idli or Dosa batter is in the refrigerator there is absolutely no worry over fixing a breakfast. This is the mantra in all South Indian households. To break the boredom of this … [Read more...]
Turmeric Pickle – Arishina Uppinakayi
Raw Turmeric is available during December- January in South India. The Raw Turmeric plant is tied to the Pongal pot during Sankranti (Pongal) festival. Raw Turmeric is pickled to last the … [Read more...]
Green Chikpea Raitha – Soppina Kadalekayi Mosaru Bhajji Recipe – Hasiru Kadale Raitha Recipe
Winter is the time for tender chikpea to hit the market. I always get it before it disappears from the market and my mom shells them open in record breaking time. In no time I will have a … [Read more...]
Mocha Recipe – Coffee and Chocolate Drink
Let us warm the winter nights with some Mocha and usher in the New Year. Wish you all a very happy New Year! Time required: 5 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups Hot Milk 1 tbsp Cocoa Powder … [Read more...]
Avarekayi Kodubale – Ring Murukku Recipe – Surti Papdi Murukku – Lilva Beans Crispy Rings
It is winter! and Avarekayi known as Lilva Beans are a favorite in South Karnataka. The kitchen churn out various recipes using this winter flat beans. This spicy crispy rings of kodubale … [Read more...]
Orange Apple Ginger Punch
Orange Apple Ginger Punch is a refreshing drink after a brisk walk or a workout. Time required: 10 minutes Ingredients: Segments of 2 - 3 Oranges 1 Apple, Diced 1" Ginger, Peeled and … [Read more...]
Dwadashi Ganji Recipe – Rice Gruel Recipe – Kayi Ganji Recipe
Tomorrow is Dwadashi and a very special one during the Hindu month of Karthika as today is the celebration of the Tulasi plant known as Uttan Dwadashi festival (Holy Basil Festival). On Dwadashi … [Read more...]
Bagel Sandwich Recipe – Vegetable Sandwich Recipe
Bagels can be eaten in so many different ways. Toast the Bagels and they are ready to eat with a hot cup of coffee. Apply some cream cheese over it and pack it for lunch or a breakfast on … [Read more...]
Cream Cheese Recipe – Cheese Spread Recipe
Cream Cheese as a spread is great on toasts and Bagels. Very easy to make at home with just three ingredients. Ingredients: 1 Cup Cottage Cheese / Paneer 1/2 Cup Hung … [Read more...]
Paan Ki Laddoo Recipe – Betel Leaf Coconut Laddoo – Paan Coconut Laddoo Recipe
Paan or Betel leaf is an integral part of Indian culture. Every occasion ends with guests being served with Paan prepared using Betel leaves, Gulkand (rose petal preserve), Betel nuts, Saunf, … [Read more...]
Halu Kodubale Recipe – Milk Kodubale Recipe – Ring Murukku Recipe
Halu Kodubale is another variety of Kodubale, the ubiquitous snack of South Karnataka homes. Sipping hot filter coffee and spicy Kodubale as the windy rain wets the surrounding is an out of the … [Read more...]
Coconut Laddoo Recipe – Nariyal Ladoo Recipe – Khobbari Unde Recipe
Today is the second day of Navaratri. Here is a recipe to make delicious Coconut Laddoo. Extremely easy to make and light on the palette. Time required: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1½ Cups … [Read more...]
Quinoa Microgreens Salad
Microgreens are colorful young vegetable greens. The young stalks that spring out from sprouts. Usually, they are not more than two inches tall. These have to be eaten raw and adds a … [Read more...]
