Chakota Masala is a spicy, sweet salad or snack made out of Grape fruit. It is usually had as a snack between meals and it is absolutely tasty. In kannada we call this fruit Chakota. We have this fruit in abundance in our estate and hence we have never valued Chakota much. We as kids…
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EERulli Chutney – Onion Chutney
Eerulli Chutney, Onion Chutney is one of the most flavourful chutneys that I make, using onion as the main ingredient. The smell of the browned onion gives this Eerulli chutney a very distinct smell and flavour. This chutney is usually served with ragi dose (millet dosa) or godi dose (wheat dosa), Avalakki mosaru dose in our…
MAAvina Hannu Gojju -Mango curry
Maavina Hannu Gojju is the mango curry made using the mini mangoes called ‘Sakkare guthi’ . This is usually one of the last variety of the mango season. Its called ‘Sakkare guthi’ in kannada, which means ‘Bundle of Sugar’. These are small mangoes which are more fibrous than pulpy when compare to other varieties of Mangoes. You…
ROSe Cake
Rose cake is a simple cake with mild flavours and tastes heavenly. Here is my favourite Rose flavoured cake with rose butter cream. What do you do when your husband brings you flowers??? You smile 🙂 you hug him 🙂 you feel special 🙂 you then arrange it in a vase, keep looking at it…
KHAtta pyaaz – Pickled Onions
Khatta pyaaz or the pickled onions are such a simple accompaniment to make but it can take a dish to an other level. Be it Chole, Paneer matar or a simple dal pickled onions are a must in our house. Tandoori dishes are incomplete without Khatta pyaaz. Khatta pyaaz is nothing but onions pickled in…
CHOle – Authentic Punjabi Chickpea Curry
Chole is one of the most common and favourite Punjabi dishes. Chole is slow cooked chickpea curry in lots of spices to make a creamy, rich curry which is served with Kulcha, Tandoori roti or Batura. Chole is usually served with Khatta pyaaz or the pickled onions. Though every household has it’s own way of…
GOLden cookies
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon poppy seeds for topping 12 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature 2/3 cup dark or light brown sugar 2 large egg yolks 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2-3 tablespoons milk or more if Required Chocolate filling: 12tbsps dark chocolate,…
MASala Chai
Masala Chai, is the most common drink of India. Masala chai is a milk based tea infused with lots of ginger, cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, fennel is one of the most favourite drink in most parts of India. India Runs on Chai, the tag line of Chai Point is so true. “Aap chai lenge???” is…