Summer heat is getting unbearable. Eating anything heavy, rich is totally out of question. Cooking itself is seeming so tiring. All we feel like having at such times are only chilled drinks, ice creams, sorbets, granitas . Imli Granita tastes like childhood to me. This Tamarind Granita has all the flavours of Imli lollipops that…
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PALuvu – Raw mango curry
Paluvu or the raw mango curry is a thick curry made using Tothapuri maavinakaayi and is usually had with roti, Upma, curd rice or just with rice and ghee. Paluvu is a spicy, sweet, tangy raw mango curry that is one of our favourites during the season. But now that Toathapuri is available all through…
HOMemade Strawberry Jam
There is nothing satisfying as a homemade jam. And what better when the fruit is home grown! Here is Homemade Strawberry Jam made with our homegrown Strawberries. We at home don’t use much of jams and preserves. But whenever we use it is homemade jams. Homemade Strawberry Jam with chia seeds which is thick, sticky…
SUNdekaayi Gojju – Turkey Berry Curry
Sundekaayi Gojju or the Turkey berry curry is one of those local dishes that are not very common. Sundekaayi is a berry that is grown wild in some areas. These turkey berries are to be foraged and not sold in the market. Sundekaayi is also known as Usti kaayi in Kannada, as Sundakkayi in Tamil…
CARrot Corn Soup – Warm Winter Soup
Carrot Corn Soup is a perfect winter soup. The beautiful light in the evening and a huge bowl of the Carrot Corn Soup is what made it perfect. Now that there is a slight chill in the air, most days we have soup for supper. Carrot Corn Soup is a variation of the Corn soup. Carrot…
CUCumber Basil Lemonade
I am so happy to write about Cucumber Basil Lemonade as it is one of my most favourite drink. Cucumber Basil Lemonade is so cooling and is so so so refreshing. The taste is not only out of this world but this drink looks so beautiful. You will for sure come back to me saying…
MANgo Shrikhand – Homemade Mango Yogurt
Monsoon is here and it is the end of Mango season. Last few mangoes that are available in the market and we are trying to enjoy it to the last bit. Mango Shrikhand is a dish that has to be made every season and it is so easy that it hardly takes an hour end…
MAAvina Hannu Khara – Instant Mango Curry
Maavina Hannu khara was one of the few dishes that I remember my paternal grandma making. She wasn’t much of a cook, at least not when I was big enough to remember. My amma or my aunts were incharge of the kitchen while she worked in the estate full day. She would go out and…
ROAsted Bell Pepper Soup
Soups have become a regular in our house as you guys must have noticed. I am trying out so many varieties of soups and I am loving each and every one of them. Roasted Bell Pepper soup was something that I had in mind for a long time and the soup turned out absolutely delicious….
CUCumber Fritters – Cucumber Pancakes
CUCumber Fritters – Cucumber Pancakes are mini fritters that are super soft inside and crispy outside. I have used gram flour and ricotta cheese (Chenna) to make it more softer and it just just takes it to another level. Cucumber fritters are super easy to make and can be made instantly, making them perfect for…