Curry leaf is a major part of Indian cooking, specially South Indian. As a kid I remember every house having a curry leaf tree. Curry leaves is highly valued in seasoning because of their health benefits and aroma. Not only are they used for sesoning but are used as the main ingredient in a lot…
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BADanekayi Bajji – Brinjal Relish
Badanekaayi Bajji / Brinjal Relish, is the most common and easiest dish that we make at home. It is usually made with the round green brinjals at home. It is called the Gul Badanekaayi. But i dont get that brinjal regularly. I get it when someone comes from my hometown or some Mangalore stores sell…
ROSe Water & ROSe Syrup
From the day Shanthini of Pink Lemon Tree sent me her Rose water image, i had been wanting to make it. It had been on my mind ever since. I was just looking for some organic rose and was lucky to find them few last week. I love rose in anything and everything. The sweet,…
BELada Hannu Paanka – Wood Apple Juice
Belada Hannu Paanka is a juice made from the pulp of Wood Apple. This is must make Paanka during Ramnavami, where we make this along with kosambari and distribute it among friends and family. Belada Hannu / wood Apple/ kath bael, is a berry with extremely hard rind and soft and stringy pulp with a…
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…
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…
MOOng Dal Sookhi Sabzi – Split Green Gram Lentil Stir Fry
Moong Dal Sookhi Sabzi is perfect for a week night dinner. Simple, quick recipe that is light on your tummy. Moong dal sookhi sabzi, is dry and hence goes well with roti and boondi raita and some fresh salad. Moong Dal or Split green gram lentil is believed to be very healthy. It is believed to…
DOOdh Doodhi – Bottle Gourd Curry
Doodh Doodhi, is a basic, simple, healthy, creamy, light on the tummy curry to be had with roti. Doodh Doodhi, is a simple and quick to make, this curry not only tastes good when it is hot, but also tastes great in room temperature thus making it a perfect dish for lunch box. …
SARson ka Saag – Mustard Leaf Curry
Sarson ka Saag or Mustard Leaves curry, is a well known Punjabi preparation. These leaves are available fresh only in winters. I did not like Sarson ka Saag earlier . It’s a taste that I have gotten to like now. Finally learnt it from my husband’s aunt and now i make it regularly. Sarson Ka Saag and…