Rave unde is a traditional ladoo from Karnataka made using semolina. Crispy and light rave unde is one of my favourite ladoos. A easy, healthy snack that can be made in small batches. I make it as the school starts from tomorrow and this is a great snack to give the kids after school. I…
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SAUnfwaale Aloo – Fennel Potato Curry
Saunfwaale Aloo is a Potato Curry majorly flavoured with fennel seeds. It is a creamy, easy and quick to make and tastes heavenly when served with Pooris or Rotis. Cooked using pressure cooker, this curry takes 10 mins to prepare. I like using baby potatoes for this but you can use the regular potatoes too. …
DHAba Style Peeli Dal – Yellow Dal
Dhaba Style Peeli Dal or the Yellow Dal is one of the Indian dal preparations, made using yellow split moong beans. Dhaba Style Peeli Dal is a super simple dal that is most frequently made in our house. Dhaba Style Peeli Dal is a basic dal that is high on protein and I make it…
CHAkota Masala – Spicy Grape fruit
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…
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…
CHOcolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate Chip Cookies are one of the most easiest and fool proof cookies that is there. It is fudgy chewy yet crispy. It is favourite among kids and adults. The schools are closed for Summer and my boy wants to do something exciting everyday. Baking is one such activity that he loves. So I get him…
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…