Andhra Fish Curry

This Andhra style fish curry was introduced to me by my friend Shabana Khanum. It has since proceeded to hold a very special place in my heart. 

The main flavors are from the coconut milk and coriander leaves. You can also include the stems for added flavor. Try this recipe with hot rice and a…

Dahi Vada

Dahi vada is an immensely popular Indian dish. This protein packed, gluten free recipe is made from lentil fritters drunken in whipped creamy yogurt. It’s served as a snack, appetizer or side dish with main meal and is absolutely melt in mouth delicious. Dahi means yogurt and vada is fritters. [ deep fried kind ]…

Milagai Podi

Milagai Podi is traditional and best accompaniment for idli , dosa and uthappa . Though there are many recipes to make milagai Podi and every family has their own  traditional family recipe of making idli podi  but the main ingredients remain the same just different ratio of ingredients or few more or less ingredients to…

Molaga Podi ( Spicy Chutney powder )

Molaga Podi also known as gun powder is most popular of south India’s rich tradition of chutney powder . A popular accompaniment to Dosa , Idly and Uttapams . In our house my daughters need molaga podi even if there is chutney and sambar for Idlys . No matter how many varieties of chutneys are…

Rawa Idly

Rawa Idly is one of the healthiest and simple recipe of South Indian cuisine . Now a days there are many ready – made instant rawa Idly packs are available in market , which just required adding some curds and steaming . But nothing can beat the taste of authentic , preservative free soft and…

Maida chakkuli (Murukku)

Chakkuli or Murukku is a crunchy, savory, deep fried Indian snack. This snack is extremely popular in the southern states and is well loved by all Indians

Biscuit Rotti

Mangalorean style Kachori. Crisp puri with a spicy coconut filling.

Taushe God Idly ( sweet Idly of cucumber ) & cheppi Idly ( savory ) .

This is sweet Idly of cucumber and another is savory it is without jaggery . This is Mangalore Konkani dish prepare during Diwali festival on “Gopuja ” day. We prepare this and fed to cow as Prasad . Cucumber Idlys are prepared instantly and doesn’t required any fermentation . Ingredients : Raw rice – 250…