Posted inGravy (Curry and daals)
Spinach green curry
I have mentioned many times that my brother is a very good cook. He is a perfectionist. Whenever he cooks, he follows the elaborate method and comes up with absolutely…
Posted inRice items
Finger millet balls(Ragi mudde)
Ragi mudde must be one of the most popular items of Karnataka cuisine. I have heard about it from the time I was a kid, but never got a chance…
Posted inCakes, Cookies, Pies
Orange flavored cashew cookies
I promised Zlamushka that I would send her some Christmas special recipes for her Spoonful of Christmas event. When I said that, I had Kuswar- traditional Christmas dishes prepared at…
Posted inChaats and Street food
Dahi misal
Deepa Pai, one of my dear readers, sent me a mail few months ago saying, "I was wondering if you have heard this recipe called 'Dahi Misal'. It falls unders…
Posted inBreakfast or snacks Side dishes
Moong dal usal (Muga dali usli)
Moong dal(muga dali) usli is very dear to most of the Konkanis. Some people eat it as a breakfast and some as a side dish. For me, it is mostly…
Posted inFestival food Sweets
Shrikhand
I had invited one of our friends for Diwali dinner yesterday. I wanted to make an elaborate dinner for the festival. He and his friend brought a sweet vermicelli payasa…
Posted inFestival food Sweets
Rice-milk pudding (Doodh paank)
I am not sure how many of you had the same feelings, but even though I tried my best, I could not get into a Diwali mood this year. For…
Posted inMunchies (dabbe khaaN)
Masala peanuts (TaLile shenga)
Wish you all a very happy and prosperous Deepavali and very happy new year. And let's get to the recipe now.... Its been a kind of tradition at my home…
Posted inFestival food Munchies (dabbe khaaN)
Spicy shankarpal(Khara/Theek shankarpal)
This year I had decided to make all the important dishes that can be associated with Diwali. Many of my readers had asked for this recipe and also, once I…
Posted inFestival food Sweets
Sweet/GooD shankarpal
GooD (pronounced go-o-D) shankarpal must be another signature sweet made for Diwali in many Marathi/Konkani homes. Last year I had tried these for the first time. But then, I forgot…