Vegetarian Recipes

Gujjia – Mawa Gujjia – Khova Nuts Gujjia Recipe – Gujiya Recipe – Gujjiya Recipe

Evaporated milk is mixed with an assortment of nuts and sugar and filled into a wrap and deep fried.  The…

Red Pepper Soup

Charred Red Pepper is pureed along with Tomatoes to churn a delicious soup.  Perfect for a rainy and cold evening.…

Guava Raitha – Amrud Raitha Recipe – Peru Raitha Recipe – Guava in Yogurt Sauce

A yogurt dish prepared using ripe Guava. Cuisine: North Karnataka Time Required: 10 Minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients 2 Ripe Guavas…

Badanekayi Masala Palya – Eggplant with spices – Brinjal Side Dish Recipe

This side dish is very similar to Yennegai (Coconut, Onion and Spices stuffed into Brinjals/Eggplant/Aubergine and cooked in oil) but…

Basmati and Yellow Pepper Salad – Basmati Rice Salad

A salad with an unusual combination of Basmati Rice and Yellow Pepper. Time Required: 20 Minutes + Chilling Time Ingredients:…

Hesarubele Tovve – Moong Dal – Dal Recipe

Hesarubele Tovve is a curry prepared using split green gram with either Cucumber or Ridge gourd. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required:…

Godi Akki Ganji – Broken Wheat Gruel

Godi Akki Ganji is prepared using Broken Wheat. This Ganji or Gruel is extremely healthy and coming home food. After…

Sabbakki Payasa – Sabudana Kheer – Sago Pearls Pudding

Sabbakki Payasa is a pudding prepared using Sago pearls. The Sago pearls become transparent when cooked and appear like bubbles…

Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables

Two decades ago, Central Food Technology Research Institute (C.F.T.R.I) in Mysore conducted classes for women in Mysore regarding preservation of…

Raw Papaya Salad

This delicious Thai salad is known as Som Tam. Time Required: 20 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2 Cups, Peeled and…

Godambi Thondekai Palya – Cashew Nut Ivy Gourd Stir Fry

Godambi Thondekai Palya is a side dish prepared using Cashew nuts and Ivy gourd. This dish is very popular in…

Coconut Carrot Burfi – Coconut Carrot Barfi Recipe – Gajar Nariayal Burfi Recipe

Coconut Carrot Burfi is a twist to the traditional Coconut Burfi known as Khobbari Mithai in Kannada. Carrots are added…

Sajji Roti – Bhajra Roti Recipe – Black Millet Flat Bread Recipe – Bhajra Bhakri Recipe

Sajji is known as Bhajra in North India. It is nothing but Black Millet and widely grown in Maharashtra, Gujarat,…

Mandakki Dosa – Murmura Dosa Recipe – Kadalepuri Dosa Recipe

Mandakki Dosa are Crepes/Pancakes prepared using puffed rice. Time Required:  20 Minutes + Soaking time + Fermenting Time Ingredients: 4…

Fruity Salad

Fruity salad is tangy, sweet, and salty. Tasty and low calorie, this is a great starter or eaten along with…

Topa Kul Chutney

A chutney prepared using Jujube fruit.  In West Bengal this chutney is prepared on Saraswathi Pooja during Vasantpanchami celebrations. Cuisine:…

Sugarcane Dosa

Pancakes/Crepes prepared using Rice and Sugarcane juice. Time Required: 20 Minutes + Soaking Ingredients: 2 Cups Rice 1 Cup Sugarcane…

Avalakki Payasa – Poha Kheer Recipe – Beaten Rice Pudding Recipe

A pudding prepared using beaten rice.  This dish is usually prepared on Rathasapthami.  You can prepare this on other festivals…

Makki Ki Roti

Indian bread prepared using Corn meal.  Makki Ki Roti is a favorite among Punjabis along with Sarson Ka Saag/side dish. Time…

Sarson Ka Saag Recipe – Mustard Leaf Curry

Sarson Ka Saag is a side dish prepared using Mustard plant leaves and spices.  A very common dish in the…