Sharing a collection of recipes, some cooking tips and useful hints.
CLUSTER BEANS STIR FRY Cluster Beans (called Gawaar in Hindi, Gorikayi in Kannada, and Mitke Saang in Konkani) is a vegetable that is qui.
THAKKALI KULAMBU Tomato is one vegetable that I use very often as it can be used in a wide variety of dishes such as sambar, chutney, sid.
BHINDI MASALA "Bhindi" is the word in Hindi for Lady's Fingers, a vegetable popular in India.
MATAR MAKHANA ( PEAS & LOTUS SEEDS) KABABS "Makhana" is the Hindi term for Louts seeds.
BATATE SAUNG A saung ( pronounced "song" ) is a spicy side dish popular in Konkani cuisine which can be made with potatoes or legumes.
CHILLI MUSHROOM From time to time we make dishes using mushrooms as they are good for health apart from being so tasty.
MUSHROOM PEAS & SPRING ONION CURRY At our home, we make dishes from mushrooms quite often as they are considered good for health in many.
PALAK CORN SUBZI Amongst vegetarians in India, palak ( spinach) is popular in most households particularly since it is rich in iron and h.
FRESH TOMATO SALSA When entertaining guests recently, I served as starters fresh tomato salsa, made by me at home, with store-bought t.
CARROT METHI PACHADI Today's recipe made of Carrots and Fenugreek Leaves (Methi Leaves) along with lentils and spices is from the State .
TOMATO & PANEER SOUP As we head into the winter, I make soups more often as they are healthy and nutritious.

KHUMB MASALA From time to time, I make dishes using Button Mushrooms as they are said to be especially strong on antioxidants.
VEGETABLE KURMA Vegetable Kurmas are a common accompaniment for chapatis, puris, parottas etc in the South of India.
SCHEZWAN GOBHI MATAR Gobhi Matar, a vegetarian dish made of cauliflower (phoolgobhi ) and green peas (matar) is an old favourite in m.
GREEN PEAS MASALA One of the vegetables commonly available in the winter months is green peas, called Matar/Mutter in Hindi.
RED BELL PEPPER & TOMATO CHUTNEY Not only is it so attractive to look at, but Red Bell Pepper ( popularly also known as Capsicum in India.
BATANI BATATA BHUTHI Green Peas and Potatoes pair well together and can be made into many different types of dishes.
VENDHAYA KEERAI SAMBAR In many households in South India, the consumption of rice is considerable as it is the staple food.