2008 - Aayi's Recipes

Pineapple-peas sidedish (Ananas vatane randayi)

Randayi is a Konkani sidedish which has juicy coconut paste. Different vegetables, lentils are used to make randayis. Pineapple and peas is a very unique combination which tastes great. When…

Varada August 12, 2008

Bread

Cheddar loaf

Some of you already know my love for baking. I have been baking atleast one new kind every 15 days or so. I want to post them here so that…

Shilpa August 8, 2008

Gravy (Curry and daals) Simple and Easy

Lemony masoor dal with vegetables

I love dals with lemon juice. Latha's lemon rasam has been a great hit at my home. We also love dali thoy with some lemon juice on top. I want…

Shilpa August 7, 2008

Rice items Simple and Easy

Red pulav

Pulav is a complete one pot dish loved by rice lovers. It is an elegant complete meal in itself and very nutritious because of all the vegetables in it. Pulav…

Varada August 3, 2008

Pizzas and Pastas

Angel hair pasta in lemon cream sauce with chicken

It was our first valentine's day in the US, we had never celebrated this day before. I had just got a new job. So we thought of celebrating the day.…

Shilpa July 31, 2008

Cake decorating Cakes, Cookies, Pies

Filbert Gateau with Praline Buttercream

It's time for Daring baker's challenge again. When I saw this month's challenge, I was very disappointed. It looked very similar to the Opera cake that we made couple of…

Shilpa July 30, 2008

Konkani Recipes Pickles and powders

Fenugreek and Dal Powder (Menthe Hittu)

Menthe hittu(Kannada) - fenugreek powder, is a spicy powder prepared by grinding a variety of spices and lentils. This is served with hot rice and a spoonful of ghee. The…

Varada July 28, 2008

Pizzas and Pastas

Pasta with soya crumbles

About a year ago or so, somewhere on this blog I had mentioned that we both love pastas. So Gowri sent me this recipe. Thanks a lot Gowri. I am…

Shilpa July 25, 2008

Fish NonVeg

Fish Caldinha

This recipe is sent to me by Sheetal. Before any of the people who know this dish bash me for picture of entirely different dish than the authentic "Caldinha" ,…

Shilpa July 23, 2008

Side dishes

Okra(bhindi) tava fries (Bhende phodi)

Phodis - vegetables spiced and rolled in rava(samolina) and shallow/deep fried, are very popular among Konkanis. We make these from most of the vegetables. Some examples can be found in…

Varada July 21, 2008