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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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…
SUGo Di Pomodoro Fresco – Tomato Pasta Sauce – Marinara Sauce
I love this basic, slow cooked tomato sauce with my pasta. A simple yet so flavourful. Sometimes the simple ones taste the best. I feel LESS guilty eating this than having Béchamel Sauce. I have had this a lot of times but one of the best ones that i had was in a Trattoria in…
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…
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…
GINger Lime Syrup
When friends get you loads of home grown fresh lemons, you do not just want to use them for your regular stuff. You want to make something that will last for few days. Which will bring smile on your face every time you use it. That is what i did when my friends got me…
WATermelon Smoothie
Watermelon smoothie is a refreshing smoothie. Watermelon gives the smoothie a nice twist and keeps the smoothie light. Made using only three ingredients, this smoothie is quick and simple to make. I am a part Culinary Council of KitchenAid India. And the recipe for Watermelon Smoothie is my contribution to their Blog. Hence i have mostly…
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,…
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. …