Onam is just a couple of days away and i am just trying to make few of my favourites dishes from Kerala. Mambazha Pulissery is a Mango curry, that is sweet and tangy. I first had this curry at my neighbours house. I can’t stop making this ever since. I am sure to finish up…
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ROAsted Chickpeas -Roasted Chana
Roasted Chana is a healthy tea time snack that is very simple to make. These crispy crunchy chickpeas can not only serve as munchies but can also be tossed into to a lip smacking chat. It is so simple to make and you can flavour it with any spice of your choice . Cumin, Coriander,…
KARigadubu – Karanji – Karjikāyi
Karigadubu/Karjikaayi/ Karanji is a deep fried pastry specially made during Ganesha Festival as an offering to Lord Ganesha. As kids our aunts and grandmom used to make so many of these dishes to offer it to Lord Ganesha. Gowri festival which is celebrated one day before ganapathi festival is special for girls. Girls are gifted…
PAV Bhaji
Pav Bhaji, is one of the most famous street foods of India, specially Mumbai. The spicy tangy bhaji, with a huge dollop of butter on top, enjoyed by dipping the bread into it, is the quintessential Mumbai street food. Some say it is one of the over hyped food, but for me it is one…
HONey Semifreddo
Honey Semifreddo is mildly sweet, velvety, smooth semi set ice-cream. Semifreddo is a semi frozen italian dessert which tastes like an ice cream but is much lighter. As it is half frozen Semifreddo is more velvety even right after you take it out of the freezer. Semifreddo is usually made without a ice cream maker. But…
BEEtroot & Rosemary Icecream
It has been raining continuously here. Everything around is so clean and colourful. The dust on the plants and trees have been washed away, leaving a bed of vibrant green all around. Couldn’t resist myself from going around the garden with my camera trying to capture them. All this colours around completely inspires me so…
SAJjige -Sooji Ka Halwa
Save Print SAJjige -Sooji Ka Halwa Ingredients 1 cup – Rava (Sooji/Semolina/Rawa) 4 tbsp – Ghee 1 cup – Milk 1 to 1.5 cup – Water ¾ cup – Sugar A pinch of Saffron 1 pinch – Cardamom Powder 1 no – Bay leaf A handful of Raisins and Cashews *Instead of Bay leaf…
KARibevu Chutney Pudi – Curry Leaf Chutney Powder
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…
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,…