Are you one of those who wrinkle your nose, seeing green beans on the dinner plate? Then this is the recipe that will make you love green beans! How do I know? Because I used to be one of those nose wrinklers:).... until I ate this Upkari, that is. Upkari, in konkani, means a stir fried vegetable dish,... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Serves 8 to 10 as a side dish Going to a potluck this weekend? How about making a healthy, delicious, unique raita, that makes a stunning party dish? What if this raita, which is a crowd pleaser, can be put together in under 5 minutes? I know it sounds too good to be true but it is true. I... Continue Reading →
#Versatile, is how I would describe this recipe for potato bhaji/subji! You know how when there is a hungry family waiting for a meal,and you need something quick? This is my quick and easy 'go to' recipe, say when I have rice and dal in the refrigerator, or as a sandwich filling with vegetables when... Continue Reading →
makes 4 servings I am not a winter person. I just keep counting the days until spring. I like making soups and stews during the winter, that seem to warm me up. This easy, one pot chicken stew is just one of those recipes. It fills the air with its cozy aroma and seems to snuggle me as... Continue Reading →
serves 2 Ready for a healthy and quick meal? I know I am, after all the 'stuffing' 🙂 This easy to make, fish dinner will give you the satisfaction of eating healthy..... and get you ready for the next party! Growing up, our family had fish for dinner three times a week. My mom made a wide variety of fish... Continue Reading →
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