As I write this recipe for Mango Sheera, I am smiling. Till recently, Sheera was very sacred and the only versions I would accept are plain Sheera, Rava Kesari and Sapata or Banana Sheera as made for Satyanarayana Pooja. However, having started this blog I am exploring other variations like Apple Cinnamon Sheera, Coconut Sheera with Candied Lemon…
Mango Sheera | Amba Sheera
Smorgastorta – Savory Sandwich Cake – Guest Post by Jenny Jani Parikh
How would you react if you got up at 5 AM and saw a stream of photographs in your messenger showcasing a unique dish made by a friend? That is what happened to me yesterday. I was moved beyond words and so touched at the effort that Jenny Jani Parikh put into this Smorgastorta recipe. Jenny is a…
Spaghetti in Creamy Vegan Mushroom Sauce
This is perhaps the Creamiest Mushroom Sauce that I have ever had. I have been meaning to make it since the day Nikita told me about it a few weeks ago, but other recipes got in the way. I made this creamy vegan mushroom sauce this weekend to use with spaghetti and have been raving…
Hummus with Roasted Red Bell Pepper
I love Hummus and I loved roasted Red Bell Pepper, so I have combined the two to make Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus. I know that this recipe is out there and has been done many times, but it is the first time I have made it. I was inspired to make this because of an animated discussion at…
Masoor Dal Biryani – Guest Post by Mahjabeen Sayed
This recipe for Masoor Dal Biryani has been contributed by Mahjabeen Sayed, the mother of one of my colleagues, Afreen Sayed. In fact, the recipe that Mahjabeen-ji has shared is very versatile and can be adapted to make a variety of biryanis. This is my first adaption of this wonderful recipe. I have never met…
Watalappan – Spiced Coconut Milk Custard from Sri Lanka
Watalappan is a spiced coconut milk custard from Sri Lanka, the Emerald Isle of Asia. It is quite simple to make and need relatively few ingredients; eggs, coconut milk, a touch of spices (nutmeg, cardamom and cinnamon) and special Sri Lankan Jaggery called Kithul Jaggery. I had Karupatti or Coconut Jaggery at home and used…
Vatana Pattice or Green Peas Patties – Guest Post for Sandhya of IndFused
I was pleased to do this Ole Vatana Pattice (Matar Pattice or Green Peas Patties) as a guest post for Sandhya Nadkarni of IndFused. I am in awe of Sandhya’s fusion cooking. Perhaps because I am a traditionalist when it comes to my cooking, I admire people who happily mix-n-match with awesome results. Want to know what…
Rama Navami Naivedyam Recipes: Vada Pappu, Panakam, Chalimidi
Sri Rama Navami (April 15, 2016, April 4, 2017) is the festival that celebrates the birth of Sri Rama. It also marks the end of Chaitra Navaratri, which starts with Ugadi. In Andhra Pradesh, the traditional Sri Rama Navami naivedyam includes: Panakam – A cooling drink made with dried ginger, jaggery, and pepper Vada Pappu or Kosambari – A…
Holige Saaru or Obattu Saaru
Ugadi always means we make Bobbattu or Puran Poli at home. The poornam used to stuff this delicious sweet bread can also be used to make another sweet called Poornam Boorelu or Poornalu. This year I discovered yet another marvellous use for the poornam and that is to make Holige Saaru or Obattu Saaru. Also called…
Pela Vadiyalu – Andhra Special Recipe
The recipe for Pela Vadiyalu is very very close to my heart. My mom was an expert at making this and I have been successful at making them as well. These light-as-air sundried, deep-fried delicacies are a great favourite with my extended family as well. So I decided to make multiple batches of Pela Vadiyalu so…
Southekayi Hasi Majjige Huli – Cucumber in Spicy Yogurt – Guest Post by Roopa Belur
On the long Holi+Easter weekend, I made Nucchina Unde with Southekayi Hasi Majjige for breakfast. This was at the recommendation of Roopa Belur, a friend and fellow foodie. And what a treat this turned out to be. This classic breakfast from Karnataka was simply delicious and the perfect way to begin a lazy weekend. A bit more about Roopa…
Nucchina Unde – Steamed Tuvar Dal Dumplings from Karnataka
This recipe for Nucchina Unde or Nuchinunde was suggested to me by Roopa Belur, a friend and fellow foodie. So this is yet another reader suggested post. 🙂 Like Usha, who suggested the recipe for Kanda Kairi, Roopa and me have regular food related conversations. She is a treasure trove of traditional Kannada recipes and we often compare…
