Nippattu are crispy deep fried rice crackers from Karnataka cuisine. These are eaten as a Evening Snack and are also made during festivals. Nippattu are similar to Thattai from Tamilnadu and Chekkalu from Andhra pradesh. Though all 3 of them use similar ingredients, they differ in taste & texture. Each family has their own recipe […]
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Crispy corn recipe | Crispy sweet corn recipe
Crispy corn is a snack made by frying corn kernels and then flavoring with spice powders. There are a few different ways crispy corn is made in restaurants and fast food centers. You may find crispy corn coated with thin to extremely thick layer made using cornflour and some times even egg white powder or […]
Peanut modak | Peanut jaggery modakam | Ganesh chaturthi recipes
Peanut modak is a delicious modak variety made with roasted peanuts and jaggery stuffing. Modak or modakam is a traditional sweet dish made for Ganesh chaturthi to offer as Naivedyam or prasad. Usually it is made with coconut jaggery filling. However there are many fancy versions and this is one of those but tastes much […]
Thambittu | Karnataka style fried gram jaggery ladoo
Thambittu is a classic and traditional sweet from Karnataka. In some regions, most festivals are incomplete without thambittu. It is prepared for festivals like nagar panchami, gauri pooja and Ganesh chaturthi. These are offered as Naivedya during puja and also distributed among friends and relatives. There are many different versions of thambittu based on the […]
Sweet vermicelli recipe | Sweet semiya | Meethi seviyan
Sweet vermicelli recipe – Also known as sweet semiya or meethi seviyan is a sweet dish that is a variation of the vermicelli kheer or payasam. This makes a light dessert and can be served with breakfast or a meal. There are a few different ways this sweet is made. I have made it without […]
Wheat rava payasam recipe | Godhuma rava payasam with jaggery
Wheat rava payasam – Healthy godhuma rava payasam made with milk, jaggery, nuts and ghee. This is a simple, easy and quick sweet recipe that you can try for any festive occasion. Wheat rava is similar to semolina but with much of the bran intact. So it is much more nutritious and is considered to […]
Ragi dosa recipe | How to make ragi dosa in 3 ways
Ragi dosa is a healthy breakfast from South Indian cuisine made with finger millet. Nachni, Ragulu, kezhvaragu, marwa are the other reginal names to finger millet or red millet. This whole grain is a staple in many parts of Karnataka and Andhra pradesh. I make ragi dosa often at home for breakfast, brunch or even […]
Thepla recipe | How to make methi thepla
Thepla recipe – One of the most popular & healthy Gujarati Breakfast recipes. Thepla is a flatbread made of whole wheat flour, oil and spice powders like turmeric, red chili powder etc. To make variations of thepla, ingredients like millet flour, besan, curd, fenugreek leaves (methi) or grated bottle gourd are used. Most Gujaratis love […]
Eggless banana bread recipe video | How to make vegan banana bread
Eggless banana bread recipe video – Delicious, moist and soft eggless banana bread that is vegan too. I do not prefer eggless bakes since many of them do not yield the same texture as the ones with eggs. But each time I share a baking recipe with eggs, I do get lot of requests for […]
Rava idli recipe | How to make rava idli | Karnataka style soft rava idli
Rava idli is a popular Breakfast food that originated in the Tiffin centers of Karnataka. It is a variation of the traditional Idli recipe but made with semolina, curd and some spices. Rava means semolina and idli are steamed cakes. Making rava idli is quick and easy since it is an instant recipe which needs […]
Coconut oats recipe | South Indian style coconut oats recipe
Coconut oats recipe – Healthy savory coconut oats that makes for a quick Breakfast or evening snack. If you love eating oats then this coconut oats is a must try. This rolled oats recipe will yield you delicious breakfast with out making the oats mushy or sticky. It just takes about 15 mins to prepare […]
Bhindi fry recipe | How to make bhindi fry | Okra stir fry
Bhindi fry recipe – Simple, delicious and healthy stir fried bhindi. Okra or ladies finger is a vegetable that is used in Indian cuisine to make Sambar, curry, chutney, stir fry and stew. Bhindi fry is a simple preparation made by stir frying the veggie and then lightly spiced. It is served with plain rice, […]
Khichdi recipe | How to make khichdi | Moong dal khichdi recipe
Khichdi recipe – Easy one pot rice lentil dish under 30 mins. Khichdi also known as khichadi or khichuri is a comfort food that’s most commonly eaten all over India. As such it is not native to any regional cuisine and is made in so many different ways. The simplest way is to just cook […]
Hakka noodles recipe | Veg hakka noodles | Chinese noodles recipe
Hakka noodles recipe – Simple steps to make veg hakka noodles at home. Hakka noodles is a popular Indo Chinese food served in restaurants and fast food centers across India. It is mostly served with other popular Indo Chinese foods like Chilli paneer, Chilli mushroom, Veg manchurian, Chilli chicken, Chicken Manchurian and gobi manchurian. Frying […]
Paneer bhurji recipe | How to make paneer bhurji
Paneer bhurji is a popular North Indian dish made of Indian cottage cheese aka panner and spice powders. It is eaten with roti, chapati, paratha, poori, bread, pav or as a side in a meal. Paneer bhurji can also be used as a stuffing in kathi rolls, sandwiches and bread rolls. I make paneer bhurji […]
Thakkali sadam | Tamilnadu style tomato rice recipe
Thakkali sadam – Tamilnadu style simple tomato rice under 20 mins. This mildly spicy thakkali sadam tastes very delicious and is quick to make if you have the cooked rice ready. It can be made very easily for the lunch box even in the busy mornings. Thakkali sadam can be served with pappad, curd or […]
Bread masala | Spicy masala bread recipe
Bread masala or masala bread recipe – A simple, quick and yummy snack made with bread and onion tomato masala. This is made similar to the South Indian Bread upma but with a different tempering. Bread upma is made with a typical South Indian tempering that uses curry leaves, chana dal and urad dal. This […]
Mango juice recipe | Detox mango juice recipe | Mango recipes
Mango juice recipe – Making mango juice at home is no rocket science. Yet I thought of making this post just to share my tips. For years I had made mango juice in a blender by adding the chopped mangoes, chilled water and sugar. 3 years ago when we started juicing vegetable and fruits regularly […]