Jun
30
This is a very simple dish that’s perfect when you want to whip up a quick breakfast. Nutritious and delicious, it makes for a very satisfying breakfast.
Jun
15
Joshy is the one who usually cooks the squid and mussels at home, and he wanted to try something different this time. So this dish has the squid baked with a spicy filling of potato, egg and spices. It turned out quite delicious!
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Jun
12
A rich and creamy, traditional Indian sweet made with milk and rice, garnished with nuts and raisins.
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Jun
11
Chicken Stew
Filed Under (Non-Vegetarian) by Laura on 11-06-2008
Tagged Under : Chicken, Curry, Mangalore, Stew
A slightly spicy Coriander-based chicken stew.
Jun
11
Sheera / Kesari Bhaath
Filed Under (Indian Sweets) by Laura on 11-06-2008
Tagged Under : Semolina, Sheera
Sheera has always been one of my favorite desserts. So, when I moved out of India I realised I wouldn’t be able to drop into any restaurant and order it, I decided I should be able to make it whenever I feel like eating some :). So here’s the recipe.. enjoy!
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Jun
10
Vegetable Upma
Filed Under (Breakfast) by Laura on 10-06-2008
Tagged Under : Rawa, Semolina, Vegetable
This is a very simple dish that’s perfect when you want to whip up a quick breakfast. It’s a good way to use up any veggies in your refrigerator that need to be used up. Nutritious and delicious, it makes for a very satisfying breakfast.
Jun
08
This South Indian dish is quick and easy to prepare. It can also be made with leftover rice and served with Raita and Pickle to make a light and delicious meal.
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Jun
08
Mangalore Buns
Filed Under (Breakfast) by Laura on 08-06-2008
Tagged Under : banana, Buns, Mangalore
Mangalore Buns are delicious, spongy ‘buns’ made with overripe bananas and flour. As the name suggests, they’re a specialty of the town of Mangalore in Karnataka. The buns are generally a breakfast dish, but they’re also served as a snack with evening tea. The buns I’ve eaten in restaurants are just slightly sweet and served with sambar. However, owing to my sweet tooth, I prefer the sweeter version of it that my Mom makes. Here’s the recipe and I hope you like it as much as I do :).
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May
10
Vermicelli Payasam
Filed Under (Indian Sweets) by Laura on 10-05-2008
Tagged Under : Dessert, Indian, Payasam, Seviyan, Vermicelli
It took more than a couple of trials to end up with a result that seemed to have the right quantity of each ingredient. Every recipe I had found and tried from the internet either had too much or too less of something. I think I finally nailed this one. Try it out… I’m sure you’ll agree with me :).