This recipe from the coastal town of Malvan in the Konkan region of India is all the rage these days! Malvani cuisine has become quite the rage in India in recent years. I wonder what took people so long to discover this distinctive cuisine! I grew up with Malvani cuisine because my ancestors come from the Malvan Vengurla... Continue Reading →
makes 6 cups of rice One pot meals are a blessing to so many of us, especially on busy days. Basmati rice combined with masoor dal is a complete protein that is easily digestible. Add spinach, onion, ginger and garlic to the mix and you have a delectable meal that is also so healthy. These are my... Continue Reading →
serves 2 To me, Raitas are the 'cool' salads that are served with many Indian meals. I feel that they compliment the spicy entrees very well. I am particularly fond of the yogurt based raitas, as you may have noticed, when I posted the Festive corn raita, the piquant pineapple raita with pomegranate and the figure... Continue Reading →
Makes 4 parathas Imagine coming home on a frigid cold winter day,to the aroma of these warm, toasty and yummy parathas ! Well, I am imagining with you too. Because in our home, I am the one making the parathas as my family walks in:) The delight on their faces says it all. And that is enough to... Continue Reading →
Are you tired of winter, like I am? Then you would love to read about the festival of Makar Sankrant ! Makar Sankrant is celebrated all over India, on January 14th. It has an astrological significance. Makar means the Capricorn zodiac and Sankrant means the sun's travel from one zodiac to the next. So on... Continue Reading →
serves 4 Why is this Egg Pullav exceptional, you ask? Simply for it's taste and for it's versatility! It can be served by itself, with just a side salad, or it could be part of a fancy dinner menu. Either way it carries itself very well and makes a fantastic and lasting impression. Additionally, most of the ingredients needed... Continue Reading →
serves 4 Recipes passed down the generations are my treasured heirlooms. They have been passed down from my grandmothers to my mother and from my incredibly talented mother, to me. I have modified some recipes so they are easy to make in today's hectic world and are also healthier versions to fit our changing lifestyle. And you... Continue Reading →
Serves 2 Auspiciousness is huge in the Indian tradition, that I grew up in. I relate it to positive thinking. It is praying, wishing and believing that all will go well. On auspicious occasions, sweets are first offered to the Gods and then distributed to all as 'prasad'. Kheer is offered to the Gods during... Continue Reading →
Makes 20 Looking forward to a relaxing, Friday evening? For us, the relaxing always seems to spell an array of scrumptious appetizers with cocktails. More often than not, I repent overeating the deep fried appetizers......only after I have pigged out on them of course:) These baked mini appetizers seem to hit the 'spot' without compromising on the aroma and... Continue Reading →
Makes 1½ cup raita I think of my figure conscious friend as I write this recipe. I admire her will power to stay away from fattening foods. So at a recent party, I watched her as she avoided the corn raita, thinking it was boondi raita . I told her that she could deduct the calories of the fried... Continue Reading →
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