Sharing a collection of recipes, some cooking tips and useful hints.
MUSHROOM PEPPER FRY MASALA There was a time years ago in India when mushrooms were available only during the monsoon season.
ALASANDE KALU PALYA Black-eyed beans ( also known as black-eyed peas) is a legume commonly used for cooking all over the world.
VENDHAYA KEERAI KOOTU I have never lived in Tamilnadu (though many years ago my husband's family lived in Madras, as it was then called) bu.
BASALE SOPPINA SAARU "Basale Soppu" is the name for Malabar Spinach in Kannada.
SOUTH INDIAN EGG CURRY It is well-established that eggs have numerous health benefits .
KADALAI PARUPPU SUNDAL We are busy celebrating the festival of Navratri in India.
BEANS PARUPPU USILI French Beans is perhaps one of the most commonly available vegetables in India.
HITIKIDA AVAREKALU SAARU One of the most popular vegetables in Bengaluru has to be Avarekai or Hyacinth Beans.
CARROT AND MOONG DAL STIR FRY We use carrots fairly often at my house as they are widely used in Indian cuisine.
CAPSICUM MASALA Capsicum ( more commonly called Bellpepper in the United States) is a commonly available vegetable in India.
DRUMSTICK MASALA The popular veggie, Drumsticks, called Shevaga in Marathi, Nuggekai in Kannada, Murungukkai in Tamil, and Mashingasaang i.
KUZHI PANIYARAM As mentioned in an earlier blog post, Appos are a common breakfast item in our Konkani speaking GSB community.
MALABAR SPINACH DAL This nutritious climbing vine with the botanical name of "Basella alba" is called "Malabar Spinach", "Indian Spinach" o.
MASALE AVALAKKI Today's recipe is for an easy to make yet delicious breakfast item made with beaten rice, coconut gratings and spices.
BHARWAN BHINDI: A dish made of Okra/Lady's fingers While "Bhindi" is commonly known as Okra in the US, in India it is more popularly .
KARELA ANDHRA STYLE Karela or bitter gourd is one of those vegetables which I find often that people either hate or love.
MOR KUZHAMBU From time to time I make Mor Kuzhambu , a coconut-based side dish with buttermilk and vegetables, which originates from Tami.