Gandhi Bazaar Market is one of the oldest markets of South Bangalore that is located at the end of DVG Road in Basavanagudi. Basavanagudi is one of the areas that still has the old charm of Bangalore that i grew in. Gandhi Bazaar is one market that hasn’t changed much over the years. I still…
BAAlekaayi Chips – Banana Chips
Balekaayi Chips or Banana Chips is a SouthIndian snack and specially from Kerala. The crisp chip is usually fried in coconut oil and that adds to the flavour. Nendra Bale Kaayi , a particular kind of banana is used for this. It is also known as kerala banana here. A simple yet a tasty snack. Ingredients…
NIMbekaayi Uppinkaayi – Lemon Pickle
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…
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…
AVIal
What better to make than Avial for Onam. Avial is a curry that is a speciality of Kerala. This is a mixed vegetable coconut based curry and tempered with coconut oil. A very healthy and equally tasty curry. This curry is best served with Kerala Paratha that has been roasted with coconut oil. Ingredients 1/4…
ROAsted Chickpeas -Roasted Chana
Roasted Chana is a healthy tea time snack that is very simple to make. These crispy crunchy chickpeas can not only serve as munchies but can also be tossed into to a lip smacking chat. It is so simple to make and you can flavour it with any spice of your choice . Cumin, Coriander,…
KARigadubu – Karanji – Karjikāyi
Karigadubu/Karjikaayi/ Karanji is a deep fried pastry specially made during Ganesha Festival as an offering to Lord Ganesha. As kids our aunts and grandmom used to make so many of these dishes to offer it to Lord Ganesha. Gowri festival which is celebrated one day before ganapathi festival is special for girls. Girls are gifted…
PAV Bhaji
Pav Bhaji, is one of the most famous street foods of India, specially Mumbai. The spicy tangy bhaji, with a huge dollop of butter on top, enjoyed by dipping the bread into it, is the quintessential Mumbai street food. Some say it is one of the over hyped food, but for me it is one…
SUGo Di Pomodoro Fresco – Tomato Pasta Sauce – Marinara Sauce
I love this basic, slow cooked tomato sauce with my pasta. A simple yet so flavourful. Sometimes the simple ones taste the best. I feel LESS guilty eating this than having Béchamel Sauce. I have had this a lot of times but one of the best ones that i had was in a Trattoria in…
HONey Semifreddo
Honey Semifreddo is mildly sweet, velvety, smooth semi set ice-cream. Semifreddo is a semi frozen italian dessert which tastes like an ice cream but is much lighter. As it is half frozen Semifreddo is more velvety even right after you take it out of the freezer. Semifreddo is usually made without a ice cream maker. But…