Aglio e Olio is one of the most famous and basic Italian pasta recipes which takes literally 10 mins to finish. Aglio e Olio means Garlic and Oil which are the main ingredients of this dish. What I am making today is Alio, Olio e Peperoncino which is chilly peppers. I learnt this recipe from…
HOMemade Sun Dried Tomatoes
Homemade sun-dried tomatoes are so easy and convenient to make and tastes so much better than the store bought ones. Homemade sun-dried tomatoes are best made during summer and can be stored all through out the year. If dried well the homemade sun-dried tomatoes can stay good for a long time. Now that it is…
AVArekaalu Mixture – Broad beans tea time snacks
Avarekaalu mixture is one of the most addictive, loved deep fried, tea time snack fromKarnataka. Avarekaalu mixture is a crispy, spicy snack with a hint of sweetness. Avarekaalu mixture is very addictive and mostly everyone fights for the fried dry coconut in it :), so go ahead and add more of it. Avarekaalu mixture is…
CHOcolate Brownie Crinkle Cookies – chewy and crunchy
Chocolate Brownie Crinkle cookies are a perfect combination of cookies and brownie in taste and texture. The outer layer is crispy and the inside is chewy and soft. Totally chocolaty with a hint of salt , it is deadly. I followed this recipe from Edd Kimber’s blog. With the only addition of coffee powder to…
CHUtneys – The three main south Indian chutneys
Chutneys are one of the main accompaniment to most of the South Indian dishes. There are varieties of chutney that are made but the three main South Indian chutneys are Kaayi Chutney ( Coconut chutney) , Tomato Chutney and Kothambari Soppu Chutney ( Coriander Chutney). Chutney is served with mostly every South Indian dishes. Dosa,…
TIL Gud Chikki – Sesame Chikki
Til Gud Chikki are crisp thin wafer made using jaggery and sesame seeds is a speciality during winter months. It is specially made during Lohri and Sankranti and distributed among friends and family. Sesame is a great source of oil and also hot in nature and hence it is had more during winter to keep…
Ginger Date Chutney – For Winter
Ginger Date Chutney is a super quick, lip smacking, mouth watering chutney that is also perfect for winter and soar throat. Fresh ginger is perfect to keep your body warm in this season and Ginger Date Chutney is a great way to have it. You could also try Kashaya in this season to boost your…
MENthya Soppu Avarekaalu Bhath
Menthya Soppu Avarekaalu Bhath is a spicy pulav with loads of flavours made using fenugreek leaves and flat beans. It is the season of Avarekaalu and almost everyone makes everything out of it. Avarekaalu upittu, Avarekaalu rotti, Avarekaalu usli, Avarekaalu bhath, Avarekaalu dose and people go to the heights of making Avarekaalu Paayasa and obattu….
KITtale Sippe Gojju – Orange Peel Curry
Kittale Sippe Gojju made of Orange peel is one of the winter delicacies of South India specially from Karnataka. It is bitter, sweet and spicy and tastes absolutely heavenly with hot steamed rice and ghee. Because this is the season for oranges, we are left with lot of orange peel. Apart from using it for…
EGGless Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
Eggless lemon Poppy Seed Cookies are buttery and super simple to make. The black poppy seeds make it look pretty and delicate. They are buttery and crisp and just melt in your mouth. I have used the recipe of my Eggles Butter Cookies and have added lemon zest and Poppy seeds to it. I like…