I love mangoes! Raw, ripe, semi-ripe; it does not really matter. So this year I am experimenting with Uppu Manga | Brined Mangoes | Khalle Ambo. About a month ago, I made some mangoes in brine and have been waiting ever since for them to pickle properly so that I could make this super tangy,…
Khalle Ambe Gotsu | Uppu Manga Gojju: Recipe by Anupama Michael
Andhra Chukka Kura Pappu | Dal with Ambat Chukka/Khatta Bhaji
I love the tangy taste of Chukka Kura or Ambat Chukka (also known in Mumbai as Khatta Bhaji). This is a green leafy vegetable that is mildly sour in taste and is found very commonly in Mumbai. It is also used in the popular Sindhi Sai Bhaji. In Andhra Pradesh, we make both a dal (Chukka…
Pearl Barley and Mushroom Risotto | Recipe by Deepali
It helps to have foodies for workmates because you are forever getting good stuff at lunch. Fortunately for me, my team is full of good food lovers. 🙂 This delicious and nutritious Pearl Barley and Mushroom Risotto is something I learnt from team mate, Deepali. When Deepali got this Pearl Barley and Mushroom Risotto for…
Atte ka Halwa | Kada Prasad | Wheat Flour Halva
The first time I had Atte ka Halwa | Kada Prasad was at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. I was at Jalandhar for a cousin’s wedding and went to Amritsar the next day when everyone was still recovering from the wedding festivities. I reached the Golden Temple quite early in the morning (by 7:00 AM) having…
Saggubiyyam Paramannam | Sabudana Kheer | Javvarisi Payasam
I absolutely love Saggubiyyam | Sabudana | Javvarisi (Sago), and being in Maharashtra, I can find it in a myriad forms around me. As Sabudana Khichadi, Sabudana Vada, Sabudana Kurdai, Sabudana Papad, Sabudana Mixture, Sabudana Thalipeeth … One of my absolutely favourite Sabudana-based dishes is Saggubiyyam Paramannam | Sabudana Kheer | Javvarisi Payasam. I make Saggubiyyam Paramannam often on Pooja days as it is…
Panchkutiyu Shaak | A Gujarati Mixed Vegetable Recipe
I am very fond of mixed vegetables like Avial and Pindi Miriyam. So when I chanced upon the recipe for this Gujarati Panchkutiyu Shaak in my quest for a healthy and unique Gujarati dish, I knew I had to try it immediately. My search began because for this month’s Gujarati Recipe challenge on the Shhhhh Cooking…
Murungai Keerai Adai | Adai with Moringa Leaves
Sometimes, it is the dishes that I make most often that get left off the blog because I am so focused on the something new and different. One such recipe is this recipe for Murungai Keerai Adai (Paruppu Adai with Moringa Leaves). I have the recipe for the healthy, protein-rich Paruppu Adai on the blog…
Khalle Ambo | Uppu Manga | Uppu Mavinikai | Mangoes in Brine: A Recipe by Anupama Michael
I am back with Khalle Ambo | Uppu Manga | Mangoes in Brine, another gem of a recipe by Anupama Micheal. (I am starting to believe this friend of mine deserves a category all by herself on my blog.) It all started in a food group that I am a part of. One of the…
Semiya Payasam | Semiya Kheer | Vermicelli Pudding
My family always wants something sweet to round off a lunch or dinner on weekends. One of the all-time favourite desserts is payasam or kheer of any sort. While I make payasam in many ways, Semiya Payasam is a popular choice because it gets done easily, and can be eaten cold or warm. I also make…
Ugadi Recipes | Celebrate the Telugu New Year (March 18, 2018)
Ugadi, the Telugu New Year, is a time of celebration with family and friends. This year, Ugadi falls on March 18, 2018. As with any festival, celebrations involve a lot of food. Here are a few Ugadi Recipes that will help you celebrate the festival with fun and fervour. Ugadi Pachadi All celebrations of Ugadi…
Dalithoy | Konkani Style Tempered Dal by Anupama Michael
A couple of days ago I posted Anupama’s recipe for Sanna Polo and today I present her recipe for Dalithoy, which I made as an accompaniment for the Sanna Polo. This Konkani-style tempered Dal is meets the very definition of comfort food (as do most traditional dals), and makes for a nice addition to my…
Sanna Polo: Crisp, Spicy Dosa from GSB Cuisine | Recipe by Anupama Michael
When Anupama messaged me the other day to ask if I have tried Sanna Polo, I knew I was about to receive yet another wonderful recipe from her. And what a find this traditional Konkani dosa has been; it was crisp, it was spicy, and just the perfect accompaniment to rice and Dalithoy (Konkani Dal,…
