Recipe for Quinoa Pongal | Quinoa made South Indian Style – with mung dal Disclaimer:Â This was done only to make use of the quinoa I had stocked up in my fridge, and not to… [Continue Reading]
Misal Pav | Mumbai Misal Pav | Maharashrian Misal Pav
Misal Pav is an iconic Maharashtrian dish that can be served as an anytime meal. A piece of local bread (pav) dunked in a fiery stew made using sprouted beans with a topping of the… [Continue Reading]
Raw Papaya Recipes: Raw Papaya Kootu | Molagootal
Try this Palakkad style Raw Papaya Kootu or Molagootal, which is a mix of cooked raw papayas and tur dal. A freshly ground spice paste adds much flavour to the dish. As I had a… [Continue Reading]
Bendekai Gojju | Karnataka Style Okra curry in tamarind base
Recipe for Bendekai Gojju, a Karnataka style Okra Curry made using seasonal fresh okra If there’s one vegetable that flourishes in these daring-to-melt-you hot summers, it is okra (Lady’s finger / Bhindi / Bendekai… [Continue Reading]
Recipe for Mysore Rasam – Karnataka Cuisine
Recipe for Mysore Rasam – a special kind of rasam made using a freshly ground spice mix If you ask me, Mysore Rasam is THE best variety of rasam. If rasam and rice spell comfort… [Continue Reading]
Capsicum Rice
This is a South Indian version of a Bell Pepper Pulao / Pilaf. A burst of aroma is the characteristic of this dish, from the freshly toasted and ground spices. Try this with plain yogurt or raita.
