Sharing a collection of recipes, some cooking tips and useful hints.
CAPSICUM MASALA Capsicum ( or bell pepper as you would call it in the United States) is a popular vegetable in India.
KALI THORI BHENDI In my mother tongue, Konkani, Whole Black Pigeon Peas are called "Kali Thori.
THONDEKAYI PALYA ( IVY GOURD STIR FRY) Today's recipe is for a yummy side dish from my Home State of Karnataka called 'Thondekayi Palya".
GOAN FISH CURRY Before I got married, we were strict vegetarians in my parents' house.
CHANNA GHASHI Channa Ghashi is a mildly spiced coconut-based side dish from our Konkani GSB community.
BROCCOLI AND POTATO STIR FRY Broccoli, which is part of the cauliflower family, ranks as one of the healthiest vegetables as described i.
BENDEKAYA MASALA Lady's Fingers (as okra is commonly called in India) is a vegetable with many health benefits.
DOUBLE BEANS SAUNG This is the time of year when during the winter months we get Green Peas, Hyacinth Beans and Double Beans in plenty.
CABBAGE LOLLIPOP Cabbages are called Patta Gobhi or Bandh Gobhi in Hindi, Ele Kosu in Kannada and Kobi in Gujarati.
SUNGTA HUMMAN (PRAWN CURRY) My husband and I love shrimps, or prawns as they are commonly called in India.
SWEET POTATO TIKKIS A popular street food in India are shallow fried patties which are known as Tikkis in Hindi.
MAANJI PULIMUNCHI Our love for seafood is reflected in today's dish which is made using black pomfret, which is called Kappu Maanji/Paplet.
DOUBLE BEANS AMBAT The main ingredient in today's recipe is popularly called Double Beans in India.
SWEET POTATO MASALA FRY Sweet Potatoes are known as Shakarkhand in Hindi, Sihi Genasu in Kannada, Sakkarvalli Kilangu in Tamil, and Kannan.
MYSORE RASAM In the typical South Indian meal, steamed rice- which forms an integral part of the meal- is served with various accompaniment.
PRAWN CURRY Today's recipe is for a yummy Prawns Curry -cooked in a tomato-onion based masala with spices - that goes great with fried rice.
YELLOW PUMPKIN DRY CURRY In our South Indian cooking, we make many dishes with yellow pumpkins.