Sharing a collection of recipes, some cooking tips and useful hints.
DRUMSTICK MASALA The popular veggie, Drumsticks, called Shevaga in Marathi, Nuggekai in Kannada, Murungukkai in Tamil, and Mashingasaang i.
KUZHI PANIYARAM As mentioned in an earlier blog post, Appos are a common breakfast item in our Konkani speaking GSB community.
MALABAR SPINACH DAL This nutritious climbing vine with the botanical name of "Basella alba" is called "Malabar Spinach", "Indian Spinach" o.
MASALE AVALAKKI Today's recipe is for an easy to make yet delicious breakfast item made with beaten rice, coconut gratings and spices.
BHARWAN BHINDI: A dish made of Okra/Lady's fingers While "Bhindi" is commonly known as Okra in the US, in India it is more popularly .
KARELA ANDHRA STYLE Karela or bitter gourd is one of those vegetables which I find often that people either hate or love.
MOR KUZHAMBU From time to time I make Mor Kuzhambu , a coconut-based side dish with buttermilk and vegetables, which originates from Tami.
CORN & POMEGRANATE SALAD I am one of those who believe that the way a dish is presented does a lot to add to its attraction.
SPRING ONION PARANTHA I have used the spelling "paranthas" as I believe this is the way the word is pronounced in the Punjab from where t.
GREEN PEAS RED GRAVY This side dish has over time been a great favourite in my family.
OATS IDLIS WITH COCONUT CHUTNEY Whenever I see people dash off to work in the mornings, I often wonder what they had for breakfast.
RAJMA (RED KIDNEY BEANS) CURRY The wedding we attended in Bangalore had many distinctive Punjabi features.
CARROT KISMURI In our Konkani cooking we make many " kismuris" and "pachadis", which are really what you might call salads of one form o.
NIMBEHANNU CHITRANNA or LIME RICE This is a versatile and popular dish from my home state of Karnataka.
MASALA CAULIFLOWER I learnt this dish decades ago from someone I respect and admire, Mrs.