The weather in Bangalore is so awesome. It has been raining almost every evening. It is what i call Bhajiya Weather. Aloo Bhajiya is the most simplest bhajiya that you can make. These Crisp, thin, spicy aloo bhajiya are perfect when had with salty green chillies. Ingredients 4 nos – Potato 1/2 cup – Gram…
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ARAlu Sandige , Seeme Akki Sandige , BALaka Menasina Kaayi – Puffed Paddy Rice Fryums , Sago Fryums , Curd Chillies
ARAlu Sandige, Seeme Akki Sandige, Balaka Menasina kaayi, these are few fryums that are prepared in our house during Summer. Dried completely in Scorching Sun for three to four days, and stored in boxes to be enjoyed during Monsoon and Winter. I am always fascinated how our elders, grand moms, great great grandmom’s and their…
TOMato Chutney
Tomato chutney is one of my favourite chutneys ever. It tastes heavenly with steamed rice and ghee and of course with dosa or roti. Tangy and hot this tomato chutney is just lip smacking. There are various ways in which we make Tomato chutney and this is one of them and all of them…
PINeapple Kesari Bhath
My late Aunt was a classical singer. She had a room full of books. We gave away a lot of books to people who would use them well. But there were some books and papers which her brothers and sisters wanted to retain. So every once in a while all of us gather at…
RUSk Chutney
My Mamiji makes this lip smacking Rusk Chutney, which we finish it off in no time at all. Try it today and trust me you will never stop making it. Rusk Chutney is a unique mouth watering recipe. The Tangy, sweet chutney is one of my favourite chutney. It can be used to make…
IDLi – Most famous Indian breakfast, Rice dumpling
Idli is one of the most famous and most common breakfast dishes in India , specially in South India. Idly is a soft rice dumplings which are steamed and considered very healthy. Idli is always served with coconut chutney or Kadale chutney (split chickpea). I hate idlis…. Bachpan se!!! I would hate it when…
MAAvinkaayi Gojju
It is that time of the year again, when there is a sweet smell in the air. The morning sun is delicate, there is flower on every plant. Butterflies everywhere, bed of flowers on the roads and it’s festival time again. It’s mango season again… This dish is my dodamma’s (aunt) recipe which I…
KADale Chutney – Friedgram Chutney
In southindia kadale chutney is the chutney that they serve in hotels with idli,dosa, vada etc etc… We always asked our mom to make hotel chutney. She never liked making it as it had more of friedgram and less coconut. How did we as kids care if it had lots of friedgram and less of other…
KOSambari – Cucumber Salad South Indian Way
Kosambari – Cucumber Salad South Indian Way is the most common dish in our house. Not only is it a must during festivals, it is also made as an evening snack and served along with hot, foamy filter coffee. A very very healthy option for snacks. Kosambari can be made with different ingredients. This…
THAndai
As you all can see, i am a huge collector, appreciator of vintage, inherited items. I value my grandmom’s kitchen items more than jewellery. And what i love about them? It is the honesty, the purity, the hand work, the craftsmanship. The quality of the product that is good even today. You hardly find…