Masoor Ambat is a dish that holds a special place in my heart—a comforting Konkani gravy that brings back memories of home-cooked meals and family gatherings. In North Kanara, where…
Creating nutritious and tasty lunches for kids can be a real challenge. When I was growing up, we didn't focus much on high-protein diets, and our meals were often carb-heavy.…
Are you tired of wracking your brain for dinner ideas that are both quick and delicious on a hectic weekday? Look no further! We've got just the recipe that will…
Curry leaves, abundant in iron, are an indispensable element in South Indian cuisine. They infuse dishes with their unique flavor and contribute to the region's culinary identity. But did you…
Moringa Leaves Dal Moringa leaves or drumstick leaves (Maskasangi Pallo) is the new health food craze. Drumstick is the humble vegetable that is a must-have, at least once a week,…
Mixed Greens Khichdi I usually get a huge pack of mixed greens from Costco that gets used enthusiastically for few days. Since it goes bad quickly, I try to make…
Idli Few days ago I was chatting with my friend Priya and she mentioned using parboiled rice in idli/dosas. I don’t usually like the texture of idlis/dosas made with ukdo…
Spicy Tomato-Coconut Chutney I prepared this Spicy Tomato-Coconut Chutney a few days ago for dosas and we absolutely loved it. We had a lot of green (unripe) tomatoes in my…
Chane Randayi Chane randayi is a very popular Konkani sidedish from North Kanara. It is slightly different from the Chane Ghashi which has slightly different spices, so the taste of…
Almond Double Chocolate Chip Cookies Almond double chocolate chip cookies are crispy delicious cookies with an intense chocolate flavor. My 10 year old son has been very interested in baking,…
Mooga Khichdi This green moong sweetdish - Mooga Khichdi is a traditional Konkani dish specifically prepared for the festival of Sankranti. Mooga Khichdi is also called Moog Shijayile, literally means…
Sagu Most of the restaurants in Bangalore serve setdosa - mixed vegetable sagu or puri and sagu. This spicy, delicious, filled with vegetables sidedish makes a great side for so…