Snacks / Chaat

Paruppu vadai

Paruppu vadai / Masal vadai is a favourite snack for me and my bro. My mom makes crispy and hot vadai during rainy days. The whole family will sit together and enjoy this with hot cup of tea. It is one of the item made in almost all festive days. Mupparuppu vadai, as the name indicates …

Rice

Bisi bele bath

Bisi-bele-bath is a Kannada phrase meaning hot lentil rice. This is a Karnataka recipe. You can find this in restaurants that has Udupi cuisine. Amma makes this recipe at home occasionally when my bro and I were kids. Later I learnt some tips from our kannadian family friend and found it very easy and tastier. …

Podi / Powders

Bisi bele bath powder

Bisi Bele Bath Podi is a fragrant spice blend from Karnataka, specially made to prepare the traditional dish Bisi Bele Bath – a wholesome combination of rice, toor dal (pigeon pea lentils), tamarind, and spices. The word Bisi Bele Bath literally means “hot lentil rice” in Kannada. The podi (powder) is the soul of this …

Poriyal/Kootu

Pachai Pattani Sundal

Sundal is a traditional South Indian dish prepared with legumes. It is offered as neivedhyam or prasadh for he Almighty during pooja, especially on Navarathri days. It is very healthy, rich in protein and can be had with coffee or tea in the evening. This can be made with different legumes. And my favourite is …

South Indian gravy

Thengai varuthu kottina porichuzhambu

Thengai Varuthu Kottina Porichozhambu is one of my all-time favourite South Indian gravies. This Kerala-style recipe brings together the earthy flavours of raw banana (plantain) and black chickpeas with the richness of roasted coconut. The dish is made even more special by its unique combination of vegetables and legumes, creating a savoury, comforting curry that’s …

Tiffin

Verumarisi adai

Verum means – only, arisi means rice,so as the name means this recipe has only rice as its ingredient. This is a kind of adai/dosai that is made at home.In Karnataka they make Neer dosai with raw rice. Adding the shredded coconut to the batter makes it more delicious. This is one of the tiffin …

Snacks / Chaat

Oreo fry

Oreo fry is a snack in which oreo biscuits are dipped in pancake batter and then deep fried. Pancake mix creates a fluffy, golden-brown fried dough and yields a warm and melty oreo cream in the centre. The original recipe calls for eggs. This is an eggless version. And you can also replace the all purpose …

Sweets

Maavilakku maavu

Maavilakku maavu is a recipe made with rice flour and jaggery and is offered to Goddess. The procedure for this poojai differs from family to family. But the procedure for making the recipe is the same.  Hope this post will help all the beginners and newly weds. INGREDIENTS Raw rice – 1 cup Jaggery – …

Restaurant style north indian curries

Stuffed Capsicum – Restaurant style

Stuffed Capsicum is one of my favourite side dish for roti. This can be made in different ways. Here I have stuffed potatoes in the capsicum. But you can also use mixed vegetable stuffing in the capsicum. In the same way, instead of shallow frying we can cook it in the oven. I have tried …

Pickle

Mangai kari

Mangai Kari is a classic South Indian raw mango pickle made using fresh, unripe mangoes, aromatic spices, and gingelly oil. This tangy and spicy pickle is a staple in many households, especially during mango season, and is loved for its bold flavours and long shelf life. What is Mangai Kari? Mangai Kari is a homemade …

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