2009 - Aayi's Recipes

Papad gravy (Hapla ambat)

I had posted recipe for urad papad (uDida happol) sometime ago. These are quite delicate papads and break easily (if they are dried properly-completely dried papads are very delicate, so…

Varada February 11, 2009

Chutneys and bhajis

Bellpepper chutney

I have been trying different chutneys with dosas and idlis apart from my usual chutneys. This recipe is derived from Indira's bellpepper chutney. I changed it to suit to our…

Shilpa February 9, 2009

Pizzas and Pastas Simple and Easy

Grilled pizza

I have been baking a breads/pizzas a lot these days. Mainly because I feel they are very easy to make. I usually make pizza base at home, use half immediately…

Shilpa February 8, 2009

Konkani Recipes Side dishes

Capsicum kairas with coconut

We were busy for last few days, so could not post anything here. One of our readers requested for this recipe. This is a recipe from my mother's sister. She…

Varada February 3, 2009

Side dishes

Matar paneer

Many of the readers requested for this recipe. So finally here it is. Though I love paneer, I use it very rarely in my cooking. Recently I bought it to…

Shilpa January 31, 2009

Side dishes

Okra with kokum (Sola bhende)

Okra (bhende) is one of the most loved vegetables at my home. Every time I see fresh okra at our Indian store, I buy it. I have tried many different…

Shilpa January 29, 2009

Side dishes

Eggplant with val (Baingain ka bhartha with avrekaLu)

This recipe is inspired by baingan ka bhartha - roasted and peeled eggplant with spices. I was actually making bhartha, but last moment, I added a little twist to it…

Shilpa January 27, 2009

Fish NonVeg Simple and Easy

Fish in tomato-yogurt gravy

Thanks to all who gave me suggestions about different fishes at my tilapia in spices post. I will be trying them all soon. This is another dish which I have…

Shilpa January 25, 2009

Bread

Tomato cheese panini

I had mentioned about my love for the panini at panera bread. I had to try making it at home. I had mentioned in the above mentioned post that I…

Shilpa January 22, 2009

Fish NonVeg Simple and Easy

Tilapia in spices

We have been trying to make fish a regular ingredient in our food, primarily due to it's health-related benefits like rich protein, Omega-3 etc. So far, I have tried tilapia,…

Shilpa January 20, 2009