Sajjige is a pudding prepared using Semolina, Pineapple, Nuts and Clarified Butter. I love the way mom prepares Sajjige and here is the recipe for the same. Sometimes when we returned from … [Read more...]
Shenga Burfi – Groundnut Burfi – Peanut Squares
Shenga Burfi is a sweetmeat prepared using Peanuts. Cuisine: North Karnataka Time Required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Shenga/Kadlekayi/Peanuts/Groundnuts 1 Cup Sugar 4 – 5 tbsp … [Read more...]
Brinjal Patchadi
Me and my friend used to swap our lunch packs in school on days when she would get soft Idlis with Brinjal Patchadi/Eggplant side dish and I would have got Chapathi and Palya/Side dish. I think this … [Read more...]
Kharabhath – Khara Bath Recipe – Masala Bath Recipe – Rawa Masala Bath Recipe
A variation of Uppittu/Upma. This is a tasty breakfast or evening snack prepared using semolina and vegetables. When this is served along with Kesaribhath/Sajjige a sweet dish it is called … [Read more...]
Tomato Churmuri – Tomato Salad Recipe – Street Food Recipe
Tomato Churmuri is a tasty evening snack prepared using raw vegetables. It is also a great snack for calorie watchers. Time Required: 25 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 4 Tomatoes 2 … [Read more...]
Ragi Dosa – Finger Millet Crepe Recipe – Nachni Dosa Recipe
Crepes prepared using finger millet flour. Cuisine: Karnataka. Time Required: 20 Minutes + Soaking time and Fermentation time Serves: 4 Ingredients: ½ Cup Urad Dal/Split Black Gram 1½ … [Read more...]
Fenugreek Salad
Fenugreek Salad is prepared tossing Fenugreek leaves along with Cucumber and Onions. Cuisine: North Karnataka Time Required: 25 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 3 Cups Fenugreek Leaves 1 … [Read more...]
Vegetable Khichdi
A Rice dish prepared using split Green Gram and assorted vegetables. A very healthy and complete meal. Time Required: 40 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2 Cups Rice 1 Cup Hesarubele/Moong … [Read more...]
Papdi – Papdi for Chat Recipe – Flat Poori for Chat
Small round and flat deep-fried bread. Papdi is used in preparation of many varieties of Chaats like Papdi Chaat, Masala Puri, Bhel Puri, and so on. Time Required: 20 … [Read more...]
Methi Paratha – Fenugreek Leaves Flat Bread Recipe – Methi Thepla Recipe
Methi Paratha is a type of Indian bread prepared with Fenugreek leaves. This paratha is very good to pack while traveling. It stays fresh for 2 to 3 days and as it contains spices, you … [Read more...]
Hesarukalu Kosambari – Sprouted Whole Green Gram Salad
Hesarukalu Kosambari is a South Indian salad with sprouted green gram. A very healthy dish, this is usually prepared for lunch in most of the households. Cuisine: Mysore Region, … [Read more...]
Moong Dal Halwa – Split Green Gram Sweet Dish – Moong Dal Shira Recipe – Hesarubele Sajjige Recipe
Moong Dal Halwa is a rich sweet dish prepared using split Green Gram. This is prepared during winters in North India. Moong Dal Halwa is a must-have on the wedding menu. I have heard … [Read more...]
Pani Puri
Pani means water and Puri means small deep fried puffed bread. This is an extremely popular street side snack originally from Benares but is now popular all over India. The Puri is stuffed … [Read more...]
Thalipeeth
Thalipeeth is a type of bread prepared using Jower/Sorghum flour. Cuisine: North Karnataka and Maharashtra Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 4 Cups Jower/Sorghum Flour 2 big … [Read more...]
Steamed Nendrabale
Nendrabale is a type of Plantain widely grown in Kerala, South India. The ripe fruit is steamed and served during breakfast or can be eaten as a dessert after lunch or dinner. Time … [Read more...]
Bhindi Pakoda – Okra Fritters – Ladies Finger Fritters Recipe – Bhindi Pakora Recipe
Light and crispy Lady's finger/Okra fritters. Time Required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 10 to 12 Bhindi/Bhendekayi/Okra/Lady's finger 1 tsp Chili Paste 1 tsp Ginger Paste 1/2 tsp Turmeric … [Read more...]
Hagalkayi Kootu – Bitter Gourd Curry – Karela Curry Recipe
Hagalkayi Kootu is a curry prepared using Bitter Gourd. I tasted this for the first time in Ramana Maharshi Ashrama in Thiruvannamalai and it was very good. Time Required: 20 Minutes Serves: … [Read more...]
Pudina Khajur Chutney
Mint and palm Dates chutney. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 1 bunch Pudina/Mint leaves 6 Khajur/Dates 2” piece Tamarind 3 Green Chilies ½ tsp Jeera Powder Salt to … [Read more...]
Chaat Masala Powder Recipe – Chat Masala Powder
Chaat Masala Powder is a powder prepared using an assortment of spices, which is used to add to snacks, fruits, raw vegetables or cooked side dish. This adds a unique tangy, spicy taste to the … [Read more...]
Dal Raitha
Dal Raitha is cooked lentils in curds. Tastes good with Indian bread. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 15 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2 Cup cooked Tuvar dal/Togaribele/Red gram … [Read more...]
