The Hindu month of Aashad usually falls during mid July / August . During this time , the monsoon in our coastal India is at its peak . A lot of rainy season vegetables are available . Aashad Ekadashi in the 11th day of the fortnight in Aashad Month . This day is very auspicious…
Author: Suprabha Mallya
Moist Coffee Cake Eggless .
This is an absolutely delicious soft , moist cake , easy to make and goes well with a lovely cup of coffee too . To make it juicy and soft , here , I have used coffee flavored syrup . It tastes best when you cool it in fridge . I am sure , once…
Kirla Neeli Sukke (Bamboo Shoots curry )
I have shared the details of Bamboo shoots in my previous blog . The inner most part of the kirlu is chopped finely . This is called kirla neeli ( chopped bamboo shoots ) . The most favourite recipe of G S B people from this kirla neeli is sukke . It is a mild…
Kirlu ( Bamboo shoots )
Part of the grass family , bamboo shoots are usually crisp and sensitive , similar to asparagus . It is popularly used in Japan , Taiwan and other south – East Asian countries . It protects against heart diseases , cancer and helps in treating stomach disorders . It is low in calories and can…
Mudgo Mixture ( Rice Flakes Chivda ) .
Mudgo is a variety of Rice Flakes . It is like thick poha and slightly puffed . In Tamil and Malayalam it’s called Karthika pori , In Konkani it’s called Mudgo , In Marati it’s called Bhajake pohe or Phulalele pohe . In Kannada it’s called Murmuri . It is mostly available only in some…
Unna kaya
Unnakaya is delicious sweet and traditional North Kerala dish prepared during Ramzan days . This dish is prepared by filling smashed banana stuffed with sweet coconut filling . Unnakaya is a good snack item which can fill the snack box and can be served as an evening snack . Ingredients : Plantains – 2 (…
Mango Tea Cake Eggless
Summers are finally wrapping up . The arrival of monsoon excites me . The cool showers makes it a perfect time for hot cup of tea . It cannot be a tea – time without a tea cake . The mango season is almost over and to bid farewell to this wonderful fruit , I…
Kali Thori ( Black Pigeon Peas ) and mix vegetable sukke .
Sukke is authentic Konkani style coconut curry . The spices ground with coconut are roasted urad dal and red chillies . This lends a lovely aroma and flavor to the coconut masala . Ingredients : 1 . Kali Thori ( Black Pigeon Peas ) – 1 cup . 2 . Bread fruit ( Jeevi kadgi…
Urad Dal–Moong Dal Idli
Urad dal–moong dal idli is a simple, wholesome, and nutritious breakfast option. Light yet filling, these idlis are packed with protein and make a great alternative to the traditional rice-based version. Moong dal is one of the healthiest lentils you can cook with. It’s rich in iron, protein, zinc, potassium, and vitamin B, while being…
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