Pickling is an age old tradition in Indian Household. From our grandmoms to their grandmoms have done this as a ritual. Pickling has always been a family affair. Many summer days were spent making pickles. Mangoes, lemon, ginger, grapefruit, gooseberries, chillies, pepper and so many variaties of pickle. And every pickle has it’s own method…
South Indian
MAMbazha Pulissery – Mango Curry
Onam is just a couple of days away and i am just trying to make few of my favourites dishes from Kerala. Mambazha Pulissery is a Mango curry, that is sweet and tangy. I first had this curry at my neighbours house. I can’t stop making this ever since. I am sure to finish up…
BADanekayi Bajji – Brinjal Relish
Badanekaayi Bajji / Brinjal Relish, is the most common and easiest dish that we make at home. It is usually made with the round green brinjals at home. It is called the Gul Badanekaayi. But i dont get that brinjal regularly. I get it when someone comes from my hometown or some Mangalore stores sell…
HUGgi – Pongal
“KOTI VIDYEYALLI, METI VIDYEYE MELU. METYIM RATE NADEDUDALLADE DESHAD AATAVE KEDADU SARVAGÑA” – Says Sarvagña a famous kannada Poet, Pragmatist and a Philosopher. He explains the importance and Agriculture and that agriculture is the backbone of a country. The saying translates as “The most valuable learning amongst all other forms of education, is farming. The…
KADubu – Steamed Dumpling
I come from the greenest part of my state with hills all around, river flowing just outside our estate, peaceful at any point of time, with vegetables and fruits ripened waiting for it to be picked…. Its a heaven!! Whatever we cook there is so healthy, so fresh and doesnt add a single inch…
HUNase Saaru – Tamarind Rasam
Hunase Saaru or tamarind rasam, is a quick rasam preparation. Hunase Saaru is a tangy, sweet, spicy rasam is to be had piping hot with hot steamed rice with a huge dollop of ghee, or just have it as a drink in this wintery season. Ingredients 1 /2 cup – Tamarind (soaked and pulped) 1tbsp…
POOri Palya – Poori Bhaaji
Poori is an unleavened deep fried indian bread. A very common dish in india served with potato curry. And every region has it’s own twist. These puffed pooris are crisp yet soft, making it one of the favourite dishes in the country. Very rarely i make fried food… Like once in 6 months. One…
CORiander Egg Curry
Ingredients 3 nos – Eggs, boiled 1 no – Onion, big sized 2 nos – tomato, medium sized Salt to taste 3 tbsp – Oil 1 tsp – mustard seeds 1 tsp – Turmeric powder 1 tsp – Red chilly powder Whole red chilly for tempering For grinding 1 cup – Coriander leaves 1/2…
TOMato Rice
When i received this beautiful casserole by Fujihoro, i was so happy. It is an amazing piece, perfect for everyday cooking. It is perfect for pulavs, sabzis, dal etc. it is heavy and heavy bottomed and hence uses less oil and water in cooking sabzis. I dont use tefflon coated cookware and this one being…
CARrot Paaysa / Carrot Kheer / Carrot Drink
Carrot Payasa, is mild drink which can be had hot or cold. This is one of our family favourite. Carrot Paayasa is one of the easiest drink to make and every guest we have served it to loves it. It is mild and is flavoured with cardamom. We at home make carrot paayasa…