June, 2012 - Aayi's Recipes

Jackfruit – Chickpeas Sidedish (Chakko Chane Randayi / Ghashi)

We have few jackfruit trees in our garden. During the season, we make many dishes from the raw fruit. This is one such dish which happens to be very popular…

Varada June 25, 2012

Baby/Kid friendly Munchies (dabbe khaaN)

Cheddar Crackers

Like any other kid that goes to daycare here, Ishaan loved goldfish crackers from a very young age. Although I was okay if he ate them at daycare, I like…

Shilpa June 18, 2012

Parathas and rotis

Methi-Potato Parathas

I grew up eating rice every day. Chapatis were prepared occasionally for breakfast. Now, I make chapatis/parathas almost every other day. No matter how many different varieties I try, I…

Shilpa June 11, 2012

Konkani Recipes Sweets

Finger Millet Sweetdish (Nanchne Duddalli / Ragi Manni) Without coconut

Finger millet duddali is usually prepared with coconut especially in coastal areas where coconut is grown and used in cooking. Since many people do not like to use so much…

Varada June 6, 2012

Cake decorating

Sleeping Baby Under Blanket – Baby Shower Cake

We had a surprise baby shower for a friend today. She is having her second baby next month. We decided to have a potluck at another friend's house. It was…

Shilpa June 4, 2012