The first time I tasted the Papad Subzi was in school. My classmate who was from Rajasthan used to get this Subzi and I used to love the khatta - meetha (sweet sour) taste of the dish. … [Read more...]
Maida Chakkali – Chakkali with refined flour
Maida Chakkali savory is prepared using refined flour. Children love Chakkali and usually put it on their finger and pretend that it is the Sudarshana chakra. This also shows how Mahabharatha … [Read more...]
Basundi Recipe – Milk Pudding Recipe – Rabri Recipe
This is the month of Shravana and a bunch of festivals follows. There is a never ending flow of sweets and savories during this month. Basundi was my dad's favorite dessert and mine … [Read more...]
Rose Tea Recipe
This aromatic tea is prepared using dry aromatic rose petals. Time required: 5 minutes Ingredients: 1tbsp Tea Powder 1tbsp Aromatic dried rose petals Method: Add Tea Powder and the … [Read more...]
Matodi Palya Recipe – Methi Dal Subzi – Fenugreek Leaves with Lentil Recipe
Matodi Palya is a side dish prepared using Split Chickpea and Fenugreek leaves. Cuisine: North Karnataka Time required: 30 minutes + Soaking time Ingredients: 1 Cup Bengal Gram Dal / … [Read more...]
Shrikhand with Fruits and Ice Cream
Srikhand with Fruits and Ice Cream is a great way to relish Shrikhand. Shrikhand is a kind of sweetened Greek Yoghurt. Time required: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Shrikhand 1/2 Cup … [Read more...]
Masala Guntpongalu – Masala Paddu Recipe – Masala Guliappa
Another variation can be created of the humble Guntpongalu by adding some ingredients to perk it up. This does not need any accompaniment. Guntpongalu is a dosa in the shape of a ball. This is also … [Read more...]
Mexican Bhel Puri Recipe – Puffed Rice Chat
Mexican Bhel Puri Recipe is twist to our desi Bhel Puri. Serve with a tall glass of Lemonade. Cuisine: Fusion Time required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Big Bowl of Puffed Rice Few … [Read more...]
Mavinakayi Hasi Gojju Recipe – Raw Mango Sweet and Sour Curry Recipe
Mavinakayi Hasi Gojju is prepared using Raw Mango. Except for the cooked Mango, the rest of the ingredients used is raw. Cuisine: Karnataka Time required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 1 … [Read more...]
Sukha Puri Recipe – Chat Recipe – Stuffed Sookha Puri Chat
One Sukha Puri is often given complimentary after you have eaten your fill of Pani Puri or Golgappa. The Sukha Puri is so tasty that people are ordering for a plate of Sukha Puri. Time … [Read more...]
Barley Summer Salad
Barley Summer Salad is a complete meal to cool the body during summer. Ingredients: 1 Cup Cooked Barley 2 Pods Garlic, Minced Few Lettuce Leaves Basil leaves, Chopped 1 tsp Olive Oil Juice of 1 … [Read more...]
Purple Cabbage and Apple Salad
Red Cabbage and Apple Salad is a delicious and healthy salad. Great for summer. Ingredients: 1 Bowl Purple Cabbage, Sliced thinly 1 Carrot, Peeled and sliced Few Beetroot Leaves or Spinach 1 Apple, … [Read more...]
Bonda Soup Recipe – Medhu Vada in Soup – Black Lentil Fritter in Lentil Soup
Bonda Soup is a delicacy served only in Bangalore and Mysore restaurants. If the Vadas are served laced with spicy tangy curds as Dahi Bhallas in North India, the Vadas here are drowned in a … [Read more...]
Udupi Thovve Recipe – South Indian Lentil Soup Recipe – Tovve Recipe – Dal Recipe
Udupi Thovve is the watery version of the Thovve that is prepared during festivals. This is comfort food when eaten with hot Rice and Ghee. Cuisine: Udupi Time required: 25 … [Read more...]
Broccoli and Potatoes Stir Fry Recipe
Broccoli and Potatoes Stir Fry Recipe is easy to make and can be eaten as a healthy evening snack! Time required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Potatoes, Boiled, Peeled and Diced 1 Cup … [Read more...]
Red Rice Idli – Red Parboiled Rice Cakes Recipe
Red Rice Idli is a healthy version of the already healthy Idli (steamed cakes). Try this to add variety to the South Indian Breakfast. Cuisine: South India Time Required: 15 Minutes + … [Read more...]
Cucumber Hasi Gojju – Sweet and Sour Cucumber Salad
Cucumber Hasi Gojju is a sweet and sour salad and is prepared in South Karnataka households during auspicious occasions. If you are bored of the usual Kosambari (salad), you can try this recipe for a … [Read more...]
Achari Amla – Indian Gooseberry Stir Fry
During the winters, Amla or Indian Gooseberry flood the markets. Various dishes are prepared using these. They are popularly pickled and very rarely cooked as a side dish. Here is a recipe using … [Read more...]
Jhal Muri Recipe – Spicy Crunchy Puffed Rice Recipe – Chat Recipe – Kolkata Chat Recipe
Jhal Muri is a popular street food from Kolkata. As the winter evening turn chilly, Jhal Muri is the preferred snack with Masala Tea. Ingredients: 4 Cups Murmura / Kadalepuri / Puffed Rice 1 … [Read more...]
Malai Kofta Curry Recipe – Creamy Balls in Tomato Gravy
Malai Kofta Curry is a rich creamy side dish with deep fried Potato and Cottage Cheese balls. It is served with Roti, Kulcha, or Naan. Ingredients: For the gravy: 2 tbsp Khova / Khoya / … [Read more...]
