Methi Mutter Malai

Methi Mutter Malai How long it takes: 45 minutes Number of servings: 5-6 It is a tasty combination of fenugreek/methi leaves with milk cream, matar/mutter (peas) and other ingredients which in turn tastes great to enjoy with plain paratas, roti and chapati too. I have already put up alu-methi masala, methi thepla, methi pulav which were [...]

Alsi Seeds (Flax seeds) Dry Chutney Powder

Alsi Seeds Dry Chutney Powder How long it takes:  45 minutes Makes: 1 Bottle Alsi seeds are known as Flax seeds in English and these seeds are very rich in fatty acids, dietery fibers and a very good source of nutritious minerals. It is low in carbohydrates, and high in healthy fat and fiber, and good [...]

Toor Dal Poli

Toor Dal Poli How long it takes: 1 hour Number of servings: 25 of the above size Toor/tur/tuvar dal is a quintessential commodity in all Indian kitchens. It is considered staple and comfort food in all Indian cuisines and communities. We use it in the preparation of dal, rasam, dal-palak,sambar and bisibele bhath and so many [...]

Pineapple Murabba

Pineapple Murabba How long it takes: 45 minutes Makes: 1 bottle Pineapple is a very popular fruit worldwide and needs no introduction. We get a special variety of large pineapples here that are grown locally in a place called Moodbidri in Karnataka. The Moodbidri pineapple will be around 6-8 Kilos by weight and is very [...]

Ambe Hashale (Aamras / Mango Juice in Coconut Milk )

Ambe Hashale How long it takes: 15 minutes Number of servings: 4-5 I have already put up Aamras and this is the old conventional Aamras with coconut milk and jaggery. We give this concoction a special name and place in Konkani cuisine, ‘Ambe hashale’. It tastes great with either puri, chapati or even served chill as a [...]

Jeev Kadgi Song (Bread-Fruit Spicy curry)

Bread-fruit / Jev Kadgi Song How long it takes: 30 minutes Number of servings: 5-6 Bread fruit in english is Deevige Halasu / Jeevu Gujja in Kannada and Jeev kadgi in Konkani. I have already put up the recipe for bread fruit chips that was appreciated. We can even cook it with some sprouted grains in a [...]

Kohlrabi / Knolkol / Navilkosu Upkari

Navilkosu / Kohlrabi / Knolkol Upkari How long it takes: 30 minutes Number of servings: 4-5 Kohlrabi/German Turnip in English is Navilkosu in Kannada and Knolkol / Noolkol in Hindi.  It belongs to Brassica family of cabbage, cauliflower, and the like. Though the taste resembles that of cabbage it is not as popular as it does not [...]

Yengai – Stuffed Eggplant / Brinjal in Northern Karnataka Style

Yengai / Stuffed Eggplant  How long it takes: 45 minutes Number of servings: 3-4 Yengai is a staple recipe of Northern Karnataka where people enjoy this dish with jowari roti and some times with chapati too. This is stuffed egg plant with a unique masala and then seasoned with onions too. It tastes great with chapati as [...]

Vermicelli Cutlet

How long it takes: 1 hour                                                    Vermicelli Cutlet Number of servings: 20 of the above size Vermicelli or Semiya / Sevaiyan are the extremely thin noodles/angel hair/ spaghetti available in various brands like the Bambino, M.T.R and some local brands too. Previously we had to roast it before making any dish, but these days they come [...]