I discovered Bharda (coarsely ground Chana Dal) when I learnt to make Khamang Dhokle. Since then I have been trying to locate different ways to use Bharda as (...)
In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, we are justifiably proud of the fact that we can make pickles with just about any vegetable or fruit. Continuing the series (...)
Bitter Gourd (Pavakkai in Tamil and Malayalam, Kakarakaya in Telugu, and Karela in Hindi) is a vegetable that I like and this has been a month of enjoying (...)
I absolutely love the smoky flavour of roasted Brinjal and try to use it in as many ways as I can. One of my favourite dishes is Vangyachi Bharit, the (...)
Bhogichi bhaji: marathi winter vegetable dish for makara sankranti
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Bhogichi Bhaji, as the name suggests, is a dish made on Bhogi in Maharashtra. It is a mixed vegetable that celebrates the winter vegetables such as Paavta (...)
Well, this Grated Carrot Curry is midway between a salad and a curry. I like it for its simplicity and the fact that it is so very easy to make. For me (...)
Gatte ki kadhi - rajasthani dahi wali gatte ki sabzi
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Last month I spent over a week in Rajasthan. I was in and around Udaipur, and had the time of my life. While I was there I had a version of Gatte ki Sabzi (...)
Rava Rotti | Savoury Semolina Pancake from Karnataka
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I actually started out to make Rava Dosa because my father loves it but then decided to make this crisp Rava Rotti. This savoury Semolina Pancake from (...)
Narali Bhaat | Sweet Coconut Rice from Maharashtra
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In Maharashtra, Narali Bhaat is traditionally made for Narali Poornima. Also called Shravani Poornima, this day is of great significance to the Koli community (...)
We are very fond of raw banana and make a range of curries with it. One of my favourites is Aratikaya Vepudu | Crispy Raw Banana Fry. However, my father (...)
Milagu jeeraga sadam – pepper and cumin rice from tamil nadu
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I have been fascinated by this recipe for Milagu Jeeraga Sadam (Pepper and Cumin Rice) from Tamil Nadu ever since I read the recipe a few years ago. This is a (...)
Budida Gummadikaya Vadiyalu is an art. Made well, these small Ash Gourd Wadis (Fryums/Small Papads) can be light as air and crunchy. Use too much batter and (...)
Hitikida avarekalu saaru: a traditional winter karnataka dish
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One of the many blessings of blogging is that I get to deep dive into the cuisines of our beautiful country. Karnataka is one of those Indian states whose (...)
Mammdikaya Chaaru | Raw Mango Rasam | Manga Rasam | Mavinikayi Saaru
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This year I have been on quite a mango binge making all kinds of pickles and accompaniments. (I am not done yet; I still have a recipe or two to try before the (...)
I had planned to try the recipe for Karela Muthia | Steamed Bitter Gourd Dumplings for ages and found the perfect opportunity this month when I had to cook (...)
Bajrichi Khichdi | Bajra Khichdi: A Winter Special Recipe
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Bajra or Pearl Millet is a very popular in Western India; especially in Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. Bajra is known for its heat generating properties (...)
Budida Gummadikaya Pachi Vadiyalu | Medu Vada with Ash Gourd
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A couple of weeks ago I had posted the recipe for an Andhra delicacy called Budida Gummadikaya Vadiyalu. These are sun-dried ash gourd fryums that are greatly (...)
I was introduced to the Uppinakayi range of pickles by Aparna Sitaraman and this summer I tried my hand at making this delectable Mavinakayi Uppinakayi, the (...)
?By now most regular readers of this blog must be familiar with the monthly challenges of the Shhhhhh…. Cooking Secretly group that I am a part of. This month, (...)
Quick and Easy Kalakand with Condensed Milk and Paneer
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I have lost count of the number of times I have made this quick and easy Kalakand. Each time it has proved to be a hit.All you need is a tin of Milkmaid (400 (...)
Andhra patoli bharda palya vatli dal kadalai paruppu usili
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Patoli is a classic Andhra dish which can be considered as a dry lentil crumble, and is something akin to Usili that the Tamilians make. Made with soaked and (...)
Butterfly pea flower tisane and shankhapushpi herbal tea
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I was introduced to this Butterfly Pea Flower Tisane or Shankhapushpi Herbal Tea and its wondrous benefits by Himani Baid Dwivedi. This brain tonic is just (...)
Paradi Payasa | Jaradi Payasa is a traditional kheer from the South Canara district of Karnataka.Popularly made in Udupi and Mangalore, this payasam consists (...)
Shengole from maharashtra: spicy hand-rolled pasta recipe
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I had planned to make a whole lot of desserts over the weekend but then ditched that plan to make Shengole, which I have heard described as a “fresh (...)
Bajra roti - traditional flatbread with pearl millet flour
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Bajra Roti (a flat bread made with Pearl Millet flour) is very popular in the Western Indian states of Gujarat, Rajasthan and Maharashtra. Called Bajrichi (...)
