Sharing a collection of recipes, some cooking tips and useful hints.

GREEN PEAS MASALA Fresh Green Peas are generally available during the winter months.

MUSHROOM PEPPER FRY MASALA There was a time years ago in India when mushrooms were available only during the monsoon season.

CAPSICUM MASALA Capsicum ( more commonly called Bellpepper in the United States) is a commonly available vegetable in India.

DRUMSTICK MASALA The popular veggie, Drumsticks, called Shevaga in Marathi, Nuggekai in Kannada, Murungukkai in Tamil, and Mashingasaang i.
MASALA CAULIFLOWER I learnt this dish decades ago from someone I respect and admire, Mrs.

SPICY MASALA BUTTERMILK On a hot summer's day, there's nothing more invigorating than a cool glass of buttermilk.
CABBAGE SUKKE This is a typical Konkani side dish made of cabbage and coconut-based masala.
MASALA CHARMBURO ( SPICY PUFFED RICE) If you want to rustle up a quick light on the stomach evening snack, here is one made of puffed ri.

PULI KODDEL : CURRY OF ASH GOURD IN COCONUT MASALA Since we are from the old South Kanara district of Karnataka, ( now called Dakshina Ka.
SHAHI MASALA GOBHI I thank my friend, Sudha Rao, for this recipe of a popular North Indian dish made of cauliflower (gobhi in Hindi).