Every day is a new opportunity to have a fresh start! On this note – New Year wishes to you all! Happy 2019! The past year has been a silent one in terms of blogging because I somehow went into … Continue reading Salad Wrap with Spicy tofu dressing
PANI PURI / GOLGAPPA / PUCHKAS different names but the same appetizing and delightful flavor! This simple, delectable dish is an irresistible snack for most Indians across the world. The minute you hear about this famous street food you tend … Continue reading Pani Puri
What is your first thought when your hear/see Bitter gourd/Karela/hagalkaayi? I am sure ‘Bitter’ is the word that comes to your mind. Most people hate the sight, smell and taste of bittergourd. Let’s look at the health benefits of … Continue reading Hagalkaayi (Bittergourd) Palya
Dill leaves/sabasige soppu is a key ingredient in Akki Rotti. Everytime I buy dill leaves for Akki rotti, a portion of it always gets left behind because I can’t use the entire bunch in making rottis. The recipe today was … Continue reading Dill Leaves Pulao
Bottle Gourd / long squash / Calabash /opo squash these are the different names for this vegetable which is called Lauki in Hindi and Sorekaayi in Kannada. There was a time before marriage when I knew only south Indian/Udupi style … Continue reading Lauki(Sorekaayi)Sabji / Bottle Gourd
Today’s recipe is a variation of a popular dish from the Udupi cuisine – Gulla Bajji (brinjal curry). The variation is the addition of Raw Mango in the preparation. The traditional brinjal curry is made by pressure cooking the brinjal … Continue reading Kukku Gulla Bajji (Mango-Brinjal curry)
Spicy chatpata snack along with a hot cup of Chai is my definition of a perfect evening. The hot onion pakodas and the bajiyas are simply irresistible. Among the various pakodas and vadas, the onion pakodas are quite a favourite … Continue reading Spinach-Cabbage Pakoda
Moms have some kind of magic in whatever they do…don’t they? And the best example is their cooking 🙂 I am sure each one of you’ll have a lot of favorite dishes that your mom prepares but fail to recreate … Continue reading Mom Special – Veg Kurma
Cabbage used to be one of those veggies that I was never really a fan of. The sight and smell of cabbage used to trigger extreme reactions in me 😉 I remember giving my mom a tough time to eat … Continue reading Cabbage-Peas Sabji
Wondering what to make with over ripe bananas? Here is a recipe that makes the best use of over ripe bananas 🙂 Mangalore Buns – as the name suggests, this is a cuisine from the coastal Karnataka region. You go to … Continue reading Mangalore Buns
My foodie husband’s love for North Indian recipes is one of the primary reasons why I started exploring the variety of north Indian side dishes for Chapathi. He greatly enjoys a full fledged North Indian meal with rotis and rich … Continue reading Dum Aloo
School and college days are truly the most memorable days of our lives. I am sure most of my readers will nod in agreement. Those carefree days of fun and laughter, those small stupid issues that we worried about and … Continue reading Bajjil uppukari/Avalakki oggarane/tempered poha
