Posted inPickles and powders
Garam Masala
Many of you asked me for a garam masala recipe. Frankly, I have used many different recipes for this popular spice blend. Some I liked, some not so much. After…
Posted inGravy (Curry and daals) Konkani Recipes
Ridgegourd Gravy (Gosale Ambat)
Ridgegourd or Gosale is one of the favorite vegetables for any Konkani person. It is one of those vegetables where every part of it is used - even the ridges…
Posted inSide dishes
Paneer – Capsicum Gravy
The very first time I tasted paneer was when I was in engineering college. Our all parties involved atleast one paneer dish. I have tried including it in my cooking,…
Posted inHealthy Options Simple and Easy Soups
Beans – Butternut Squash soup
Temperatures are dropping here way too quickly. This kind of weather calls for some hot soup. So I thought of posting this recipe which we love so much. I have…
Posted inMy lunchbox Rice items
Vegetable Pulav with Babycorn
Who doesn't like corn? Although we find very good corn around the year here, I miss fresh babycorn. I haven't seen it yet here in Kansas (not a fan of…
Posted inParathas and rotis
Vegetable Paneer Paratha
I love making/eating parathas. It is one way I load up everyday rotis. There are no talks at the table when parathas are on the menu. I usually serve them…
Sundried Bitter Oranges (Narnga Batte / Kanchi Batte)
'Narnga' or 'kanchi kaayi' or 'heraLe kaayi' is a kind of bitter orange available in some(or all) parts of India. These are slightly bitter in taste, we have not seen…
Posted inHealthy Options Soups
Beetroot Leaves – Potato Soup
Hope you all had a fun-filled Diwali. I have been reading about the great food many of my friends made. I was lucky enough to get a small Diwali Faral…
Posted inFestival food Konkani Recipes Sweets
Banana Halwa (Kele Halvo)
Wish you all a very happy Diwali. We are having a quiet Diwali here. I kept thinking what to make for this festival. V was traveling first few days of…
Posted inSoups
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
For years I struggled with feeding broccoli to my family. I first saw this vegetable when we moved to US many years ago. Here I see people look at you…