Nipattu has always been one of my favourite tea time snack. For me Nipattu is not just a tea time snack. I have it with lunch, dinner , with tea, coffee and in between as well :). Basically, I can’t resist a box of Nipattu sitting on the counter. Nipattu is a very simple deep…
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INStant Mango Pickle – Maavinakaayi Uppinakaayi
Instant Uppinakaayi, which at home is known as Urgent Uppinkaayi or Dhideer Uppinakaayi is one of my most favourite Uppinakaayis. It takes 5 mins to make this instant Mango pickle and stays good for a week. Instant mango pickle is made during weddings and festivals as it is made for the occasion according to the…
AVAlakki Mosaru Dose – Poha Curd Dosa
Avalakki Mosaru Dose or the Poha Curd Dosa made using Avalakki and mosaru is one of the easiest dosas to make. Avalakki Mosaru Dose is one of my favourite dosa as it is crisp, soft and is totally yum. Fried with ghee and butter makes it heavenly. The only important thing to remember in this…
KITtale Sippe Gojju – Orange Peel Curry
Kittale Sippe Gojju made of Orange peel is one of the winter delicacies of South India specially from Karnataka. It is bitter, sweet and spicy and tastes absolutely heavenly with hot steamed rice and ghee. Because this is the season for oranges, we are left with lot of orange peel. Apart from using it for…
GASagase Paayasa – Poppy seed drink from Karnataka
Gasagase Paayasa is a drink made using poppy seeds, coconut, cardamom and jaggery. Gasagase Paayasa is a simple paayasa, creamy, mild and can be had hot or cold. As a kid I never celebrated my birthday by cutting cakes. It was not in our tradition to cut cakes, blow candles and party. It was all…
MYSore Bonda – Crispy, Fluffy, Deep fried dumplings
Mysore Bonda, are these small deep-fried dumplings which are crispy outside and fluffy and soft inside and is usually served with coconut chutney. I love it dipped in garlic rasam as well. Mysore Bonda, is perfectly crisp and fluffy with bits of coconut in it. Ingredients 1 cup – All purpose flour 1/4 cup – Rice…
HUNase Gojju – Indian Tamarind Curry
Hunase Gojju is Tangy, Spicy, Sweet Tamarind Curry. Hunase Gojju is a speciality of Karnataka, one of the South- Indian states. It is also prepared in Tamilnadu with slight variation known as Vatta kozhambu. It just cleanses your palette. It awakens your taste buds… I love Hunase Gojju so so much that i can have…
JALebi
HAPPY DHANTERAS TO EVERYONE!! This is my recipe in this new series of Diwali Desserts. I already posted the recipes of Jaggery Kulfi, Obattu , Kobbari Mithai and Saffron Rose Panacotta Jalebi is one of my favourite sweets amongst all other Indian sweets. These crisp swirls , dipped in sugar syrup just taste heavenly. Have…
OBBattu – Holige – Puran Poli
This is my recipe in this new series of Diwali Desserts. I already posted the recipes of Jaggery Kulfi, Kobbari Mithai , Jalebi and Saffron Rose Panacotta Obattu/Holige/Puran Poli is one of the traditional sweet dish of India. The process is very similar to making a stuffed paratha/ Stuffed Indian bread. Obattu/Holige/Puran Poli is always…
MAMbazha Pulissery – Mango Curry
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…