Sharing a collection of recipes, some cooking tips and useful hints.
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.
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.
PALAK AND CORN CUTLETS This makes an interesting snack which is reasonably filling as it is made up of spinach (palak), corn, potatoes an.
CAPSICUM & CAULIFLOWER SABJI Indian cuisine has not just curries and gravies but also dry side dishes, which we simply call "sabji".
STUFFED CAPSICUM A favourite in my family is Stuffed Capsicum ( also called Simla Mirch locally), which goes well as a side dish when ser.
MAAVINKAYI CHITRANNA OR RAW MANGO RICE Some days back, I had posted the recipe for Nimbehannu Chitranna or Lime Rice , as we call it in .
PALAK (SPINACH) PARANTHA Today, I shall present another Parantha, this one made of palak or spinach.
CABBAGE SUKKE This is a typical Konkani side dish made of cabbage and coconut-based masala.
RAW MANGO CHUTNEY A few days ago, I had given the recipe for Maavinkayi Chitranna ( Raw Mango Rice).
CORN AND SPINACH The beauty of cooking is that each recipe can be given a personal touch.
VEGETABLE SAGOO In one of the groups of cooking enthusiasts in which I am a member, we have a nice practice.